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EJgetou The Times, Gainesville, Georgia Thursday, November 8, 2018 Nick Bowman Features Editor 770-718-3426 | getout@gainesvilletimes.com weekend ahead | month ahead DAVID BARNES I The Times A wreath stands next to a pew as the Hall County Color Guard posts the colors at the start of the Veterans Day event at Lakewood Baptist Church in Gainesville, on, Nov. 11,2017. WAITING FOR GODOT What: Play presented by Gainesville Theatre Alliance Discovery Series; Rated PG-13 When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8-12 Where: University of North Georgia, Ed Cabell Theatre, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood More info: 678-717-3624, gainesvilletheatrealliance.org DROP-IN CRAFT FOR ADULTS: FALL LEAVES When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 8 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 9-10. Where: Hall County Library System, Gainesville Branch, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville. More info: 770-532-3311, ext. 114, gkoecher@hallcountylibrary.org. Free. THE VETERANS APPRECIATION WEEKEND FESTIVAL What: 5K and 10K, bike ride, golf tournament, parade, country music festival, kids play area, food and beverage and merchandise tents When: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 12. Where: Hancock Park, Hawkins Street, Dahlonega For The Times The North Georgia Chamber Symphony, pictured Dec. 6, 2017, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Gainesville. BRENAU HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET When: 4-6 p.m. Nov. 16 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 17 Where: Brenau University, Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery, 200 Boulevard, Gainesville How much: Free More info: 770-534-6263, alauricella@ brenau.edu NORTH GEORGIA CHAMBER SYMPHONY HOLIDAY CONCERT When: 3-5 p.m. Dec. 2 Where: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1397 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville How much: Free More info: 706-867-9444, Bettyflorence@windstream.net, Northgeorgiachambersymphony.org CHRISTMAS ON GREEN STREET When: 4:30-7:15 p.m. Dec. 2 Where: Downtown Gainesville, 830 Green St., Gainesville How much: Free FAMILY DAY: THE END OF THE WAR TO END ALL WARS When: 1-4 p.m. Nov. 11. Where: Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. How much: Free. More info: 770-297-5900. more events m Go to gainesvilletimes.com/calendar for a full list of events that is searchable by date, location and event name. Organizations may also add their events to this calendar. Call 770-718-3417 with any questions. “A Million Dreams.” Presented by University of North Georgia Music Theater Ensemble. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 8-9. University of North Georgia, Gloria Shott Performance Hall, 238 Georgia Circle, Dahlonega. 706-864-1423, connie.esford@ung.edu. Free. Media Day. Tour Brenau University’s Gainesville campus and participate in activities showcasing the business and communication programs. Noon Nov 8. John Jacobs Building, 340 Green St., Gainesville. 770-534-6100. Free. University of North Georgia Chorale Fall Concert. 7:30- 9:30 p.m. Nov. 8. First Baptist Church chapel, 751 Green St., Gainesville. 678- 717-3930, connie.esford@ ung.edu. Free. The Band Lovett. 9-11:30 p.m. Nov 9. Wild Wing Cafe, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Gainesville. Kristyi@ymail.com. Free. Departure. The Journey Tribute Band. 9:30-11:30 p.m. Nov. 9. 37 Main, 212 Spring St., Gainesville. 678-696-8829, customer_ care@37main.com. $5. Friday Sketch Club. 1:30- 3:30 p.m. Nov. 9 and 1:30-3 p.m. Nov. 30. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770-536-2575, info@ quinlanartscenter.org. $5- 10. Card Making with Dawn Davis. 1-3 p.m. Nov. 10. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770-536- 2575, paula.lindner@ quinlanartscenter.org. $20-45. Farm Animal Fun Day. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10. Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Ga. 17, Sautee Nacoochee. 706-878-1077, hardmanfarm.park@dnr. ga.gov. Holiday Bazaar. Holiday gifts, crafts, food and fun. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10. Cornerstone of Faith, 3485 McEver Road, Gainesville. cornerstoneoffaith@gmail. com. Mountain Top Lectures: The Rev. Brian McLaren. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 10. University of North Georgia, Hoag Auditorium, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega. 706-864-1771, laura. mullins@ung.edu. $55-75. Thanksgiving Card Workshop. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 10. Hall County Library System, Gainesville Branch, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville. 770-532- 3311, ext. 114, gkoecher@ hallcountylibrary.org. Free. The Veterans Appreciation Weekend Festival. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 12. Hancock Park, Hawkins Street, Dahlonega. 248-568-8232, art.attaway@ranger.org. Veterans parklet event. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770-536-2575, info@qvac.org. Free. Brenau Galleries: Fall Open House. 1-4 p.m. Nov. 11. Brenau University Galleries, 200 Blvd., Gainesville. 770-534-6263, alauricella@ brenau.edu. Free. Family Day: The End of the War to End All Wars. 1 -4 p.m. Nov. 11. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. 770-297-5900. Free. Basics of Still Life Painting in Oils with Qiang Huang. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12-14. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770- 536-2575, paula.lindner@ quinlanartscenter.org. $450. University of North Georgia Patriot Choir Fall Concert. 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 12. University of North Georgia, Gloria Shott Performance Hall, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega. 706-864-1423, janet.thrasher@ung.edu. Free. “When Nature Gives You Leaves....Make Compost!” Presented by Georgia Mountains Master Gardeners. 7-8 p.m. Nov. 12. Lumpkin County Parks and Recreation, 365 Riley Road, Dahlonega. 706- 864-2275. Free. Elachee Science Nights at Recess. Purchase food and drinks then join discussions. 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 13. Recess Southern Gastro-Pub, 118 Bradford St. NE, Gainesville. 770- 535-1976, elachee@ elachee.org. Free. Forum: The Great War and the World It Made. 7 p.m. Nov. 13. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. 770-297-5900. Free. Spectrum Winds ensemble Plus Honors Recital. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Pearce Auditorium, 202 Boulevard NE, Gainesville. 770-538- 4764. Free. “The Spitfire Grill.” 7:30- 9:30 p.m. Nov. 13-15. Gainesville High School, Pam Ware Performing Arts Center, 830 Century Place, Gainesville. Iettsani@gmail. com. $5-10. Toddler Tuesdays at the Quinlan. Story time and interactive art activities. 11 a.m. to noon. Nov. 13. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770-536-2575, info@qvac.org. $5. University of North Georgia voice division recital. 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 13. University of North Georgia, Ed Cabell Lobby, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Gainesville, connie. esford@ung.edu. Free. Alcohol Ink Classes and Acrylic Pouring. 9-11:30 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770-536-2575, paula@qvac.org. $50-70. Brenau University Learning & Leisure Institute (BULLI) Winter Registration. 3:30-5 p.m. Nov. 14. Brenau University, Thurmond McRae Lecture Hall, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. 770-538-4705, kamos@brenau.edu. Free. Adult TWo-Day Workshop: Drawing Trees in the Winter Garden. 10 a.m. to noon. Nov. 15-16. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville. 404-888-4763, wcannon@atlantabg.org. $74-79. Citizens Climate Lobby meeting. 6-8 p.m. Nov. 15. Center Point Counseling Center, 1050 Elephant Trail, Gainesville. 706-344-7362, cclgainesvillega@gmail. com. Free. Gainesville Newcomers Club. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 15 and Dec. 20. Chattahoochee Country Club, 3000 Club Drive, Gainesville. 678-943-1845, cleaburnlubeck@yahoo. com. $20-30. Georgia Art League meetings. Opportunity to show your artwork. Noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 15 and Dec. 13. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770-536-2575, ltildenart@windstream.net. Free. Jingle Mingle. 5 p.m. Nov. 15. Downtown Gainesville Square, 301 Main St., Gainesville, www. gainesville.org. Free. Murrayville Library Crafty Stitchers Quilting Guild. 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 15 and Dec. 20. Hall County Library System, Murrayville Branch, 4796 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770-532-3311, ext. 171, bhood@hallcountylibrary. org. Free. Thanksgiving Day Craft. 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Hall County Library System, Murrayville Branch, 4796 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770-532-3311, ext. 171, bhood@hallcountylibrary. org. Free. 2nd annual Brenau Holiday Arts and Crafts Market. 4-6 p.m. Nov. 16 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 17. Brenau University, Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery, 200 Boulevard, Gainesville. 770-534-6263, alauricella@ brenau.edu. Free. A Penny for Your Thoughts: Call For Artists. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16 and April 2. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770-536-2575, info@quinlanartscenter.org. Free. Embellished Watercolor for Not Quite Normal People with Sara Oakley. Painting class. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 17. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770- 536-2575, paula.lindner@ quinlanartscenter.org. $125-150. Wood Burning Basics with Jason Smith. Noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770- 536-2575, paula.lindner@ quinlanartscenter.org. $60-85. Georgia Cross Stitchers. Day of crafting and the exchange of ideas. 10 а. m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 24. Hall County Library System, Gainesville Branch, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville. 770-532- 3311, ext. 114, gkoecher@ hallcountylibrary.org. Free. Harlem Globetrotters. 7 p.m. Nov. 29. University of North Georgia, Convocation Center, 180 Alumni Drive, Dahlonega. www.ticketweb.com. Quinlan’s Premier Winter Exhibitions opening reception. 5-7 p.m. Nov. 29. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770-536-2575, amanda@qvac.org. Free. Classical Guitar for the Holidays. 4-5 p.m. Nov. 30. Hall County Library System, Gainesville Branch, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville. 770-532- 3311, ext. 114, gkoecher@ hallcountylibrary.org. Free. Children’s Holiday Ornaments Botanical Style! 10-11 a.m. Dec. 1. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville. 404-888-4763, wcannon@atlantabg.org. $24-29. Handcrafted for the Holidays. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 and 3-7 p.m. Dec. 2. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770- 536-2575, paula.lindner@ quinlanartscenter.org. Free. Knit One, Crochet Too! 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1. Hall County Library System, Gainesville Branch, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville. 770-532- 3311, ext. 114, gkoecher@ hallcountylibrary.org. Free. North Georgia Chamber Symphony Holiday Concert. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Dahlonega United Methodist Church, 107 S. Park St., Dahlonega. 3-5 p.m. Dec. 2. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1397 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. 706-867-9444, Bettyflorence@windstream. net. Free. University of North Georgia Holiday Choral Festival. 2:30-4 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 1. Grace Episcopal Church, 422 Brenau Ave. NE, Gainesville, connie.esford@ ung.edu. Free. Christmas on Green Street. 4:30-7:15 p.m. Dec. 2. Downtown Gainesville, 830 Green St., Gainesville. Free. Christmas on Green Street — Free child’s craft. 5-7 p.m. Dec. 2. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770-536- 2575, info@qvac.org. Free. Lego Club. 5-6 p.m. Dec. б. Hall County Library System, Murrayville Branch, 4796 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770-532-3311, ext. 171, bhood@hallcountylibrary. org. Free. Three Perfect Gift Projects in One Day—Christmas Paintings with Joan Darflinger. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770-536-2575, info@qvac.org. $125-150. Appalachian Culture: Myths, Realities and Musical Traditions. 4-5 p.m. Dec. 7. Hall County Library System, Murrayville Branch, 4796 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770-532-3311, ext. 171, bhood@hallcountylibrary. org. Free. Cookies and Milk with Santa. 1-3 p.m. Dec. 8. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville. wcannon@ atlantabg.org. $10-12. “Mamma Mia!” 7:30- 9:30 p.m. Dec. 11-13. Gainesville High School, Pam Ware Performing Arts Center, 830 Century Place, Gainesville. Iettsani@gmail. com. $5-10. Holiday Craft Day. 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 20. Hall County Library System, Murrayville Branch, 4796 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770-532- 3311, ext. 171, bhood@ hallcountylibrary.org. Free. Rivers, Rock and Reflections with Judy Bynum George. 5-7 p.m. Jan. 15, Jan. 22 and Jan. 29. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770-536- 2575, paula.lindner@ quinlanartscenter.org. $50- 145. Studio Workshop in Oils or Pastels. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 17. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770-536-2575, paula@qvac.org. $350. Quinlan’s 41st Annual Gala Fine Art Auction. 6-11 p.m. March 2. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770-536-2575, info@ quinlanartscenter.org. $125-250. “Blood Brothers. 7:30- 9:30 p.m. March 12-14. Gainesville High School, Pam Ware Performing Arts Center, 830 Century Place, Gainesville. Iettsani@gmail. com. $5-10. Core Concepts of Portrait Painting with Alana Knuff. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14-16. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770- 536-2575, paula.lindner@ quinlanartscenter.org. $400. Trillium Trek frail Run & Walk. 7 a.m. to noon April 13. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. 770-535-1976, elachee@elachee.org. $20- 60. Luminous Oils with Brian Davis. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 18-20. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770- 536-2575, paula.lindner@ quinlanartscenter.org. $450. Fall in Love with Cold Wax Medium with Kim Sobat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3-4. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770- 536-2575, paula.lindner@ quinlanartscenter.org. $325. “Aida.” 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 8-10. Gainesville High School, Pam Ware Performing Arts Center, 830 Century Place, Gainesville. Iettsani@gmail.com. $5-10. ONGOING Art Exhibit: “Donald Sultan: Lantern Flowers and Poppies.” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Aug. 16 to Nov. 15. Brenau University, Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery, 200 Boulevard, Gainesville. 770-534-6263, alauricella@ brenau.edu. Free. Art Exhibit: “Love’s Vacuum: Works by Dominique Labauvie.” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Aug. 23 to Nov. 15. Brenau University Galleries, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. 770-534-6263, alauricella@ brenau.edu. Free. Art Exhibit: Lacemaking in Georgia and Beyond. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday- Thursday. Sept. 27 to Nov. 15. Brenau University, Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery, 200 Boulevard., Gainesville. 770-534-6263, alauricella@brenau.edu. Free. Member’s Show at the Quinlan. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Oct. 11 to Nov. 23. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770- 536-2575, paula.lindner@ quinlanartscenter.org. Free. Isaac Alcantar Exhibit at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center Regions Mini Gallery. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Aug. 17 to Dec. 14. Regions Center, 303 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Gainesville. 770- 536-2575, amanda@qvac. org. Free. Dawsonville Bridge Club. 12:30-4 p.m. Mondays. Dawson County Senior Center, 201 Recreation Road, Dawsonville. 770- 722-5852, techmgr@ windstream.net. Open Pottery Studio. 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770-536- 2575, paula.lindner@ quinlanartscenter.org. $20. Cruise-In Car Show. 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Varsity Jr, 73 Bethel Drive, Dawsonville. 706-265- 7273. Lanier Dance. 7-10 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays. American Legion Post 7,2343 Riverside Drive, Gainesville. 770-789- 3523, davefsu@bellsouth. net. $8.
