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Nick Bowman Features Editor 770-718-3426 | getout@gainesvilletimes.com The Times, Gainesville, Georgia Thursday, March 5, 2020 G Editor’s picks North Georgia’s old-growth forests and champion trees What: A discussion of local old growth forests and the champion tree program When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 10. Where: Linwood Nature Preserve Ecology Center, 118 Springview Drive NW, Gainesville. How much: Free Hippie Fest What: A celebration of hippie culture When: 12-7 p.m. March 14 and March 15. Where: Uncle Shucks Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, 125 Bannister Road, Dawsonville More info: uncleshucks.com How much: $10-30 Outdoor Expo What: A trade show featuring sources for hunting, fishing, camping and hiking needs When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 14 Where: Gainesville Civic Center, 830 Green St. NW More info: lnelson@gainesvilletimes.com How much: Free admission Raptor Fest at Elachee When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 21 Where: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville More info: 770-535-1976, mallory@elachee.org How much: $5-$10 Times file photo William McConnell, 3, looks at a Barn Owl during Raptor Fest at Elachee Nature Science Center on March 16, 2019. The event gives attendees the opportunity to learn about wild birds of prey through live bird and animal encounters. more events 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. Stars Over Elachee. 6:15-8:15 p.m. Mar. 5 - Mar. 28. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. 770- 535-1976, elachee@elachee.org. $5-$10. Lego Club. 5-6 p.m. March 5. Flail County Library System, Murrayville Branch, 4796 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770-532-3311, ext. 171. THviaThursdays. 7-9 p.m. Mar. 5, Mar. 12, Mar., 26. Downtown Drafts, 115 Bradford St. S, Gainesville. 678-943-2165, aimee@downtowndrafts.net. Free. Preschool Craft Time. 10:30-11 a.m. Mar. 6. Spout Springs Branch Library, 6488 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. Sucker Punch - 90’s Rock Tribute!. 9 p.m. to midnight. Mar. 6. Branch House Tavern, 5466 McEver Road, Flowery Branch. AgentX ROCKS Wild Wing Cafe. 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Mar. 6. Wild Wing Cafe, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Gainesville. Ferrari Racing Days. 8 a.m. Mar. 6-8. Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton. 770-967-6143, info@ roadatlanta.com. Elachee Bird Hike at Chicopee Lake. 8-9:45 a.m. Mar. 7. Elachee Chicopee Woods Aquatic Studies Center at Chicopee Lake, 2100 Calvary Church Road, Gainesville. 770-535-1976, wes@elachee.org. Voices of North Georgia - USO Canteen Show. 6:30 p.m. Mar. 7. Gainesville First Baptist Church Banquet Hall, 751 Green St., Gainesville. 770-534-5141, diane_ negasc@bellsouth.net. $10 - $25. Alex Guthrie with special guest TVIer Jarvis. 8-10 p.m. Mar. 7. The Crimson Moon, 24 N Park St., Dahlonega. $19. Family Night: Rainbow Science!. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mar. 10. Spout Springs Branch Library, 6488 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. Elachee Science Nights. 5:30-8 p.m. Mar. 10. The Loft at Scott’s Downtown, 131 Bradford St. NW, Gainesville. 770-535-1976, peter@elachee.org. $5 - $29.95. Live Music + Bingo. 6-9 p.m. Mar. 10, Mar. 17, Mar. 24, Mar. 31.37 Main, 212 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. Brain Games. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mar. 11, Mar. 18, Mar. 25. Spout Springs Branch Library, 6488 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. St. Patrick’s Day Craft. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 12. Hall County Library System, Murrayville Branch, 4796 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770-532-3311, ext. 171. Exhibit: Idiosyncratic Perspectives: Works by Brenau Faculty. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mar. 12. Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery, 200 Blvd., Gainesville. 770-534-6263, alauricella@brenau.edu. Free. Exhibit: L.A. Stories. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mar. 12. John S. Burd Center, Leo Castelli Gallery, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. 770- 534-6263, alauricella@brenau. edu. Free. Exhibition: House and Universe: Margaret Evangeline. 10-4 p.m. Mar. 12. Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery, 200 Blvd., Gainesville. 770-534-6263, alauricella@brenau.edu. Free. Military BookClub. 4-5 p.m. Mar. 12. Hall County Library System, Murrayville Branch, 4796 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770-532- 3311, ext. 171. Family Night: Unbirthday Party. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mar. 12. Gainesville Branch Library, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville. Home School Science Fair. 5-7:30 p.m. Mar. 12. North Hall Tech Center, 4175 Nopone Road Suite B, Gainesville. Leprechaun Hat Craft @ NHTC. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mar. 12- 13. North Hall Tech Center, 4175 Nopone Road Suite B, Gainesville. Seek and Find Your Relatives at the North Hall Technology Center. Noon to 8:30 p.m. Mar. 13. North Hall Tech Center, 4175 Nopone Road Suite B, Gainesville. Opera Workshop: Goldilocks and the Three Bears. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mar. 13. Pearce Auditorium, 200 Boulevard, Gainesville. 770-538- 4764, info@brenau.edu. $5. Greeting card workshop. 18 and older. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mar. 14. Hall County Library System, Blackshear Place Branch, 2927 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville. 770- 532-3311, ext. 151. Family Fun Night: Rainbow Science!. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mar. 16- Mar. 17. Spout Springs Branch Library, 6488 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. “Learn the Basics” Photography Class. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mar. 19. Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville. 404-888-4763, wcannon@atlantabg.org. $84- $89. Crafty Stitchers Quilting Guild. 5:30-8 p.m. Mar. 19. Hall County Library System, Murrayville Branch, 4796 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770-532-3311, ext. 171. “Capturing fillips” Painting Workshop. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mar. 20. Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville. 404-888-4763, wcannon@atlantabg.org. $64- $69. The Ada Mae Pass Ivester Children’s Garden Grand Opening. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mar. 21. Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville. 404-888-4763, wcannon@ atlantabg.org. $6 - $10. Evenings of Intimate Jazz Series. Mar. 27, Mar. 28. The Arts Council, Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. Mutts on Main. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mar. 28. Historic Downtown Square, 301 Main St., Gainesville. Free. Elachee Homeschool Series: Animal and Plant Adaptations. 1:30-4 p.m. Apr. 1. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. 770-535-1976, peter@elachee.org. $20. Elachee First Quarter Hike. 8-9:45 a.m. Apr. 4. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. 770-535-1976, wes@elachee.org. “The Arabian Nights.” Presented by the Gainesville Theatre Alliance. 7:30 p.m. April 7-11, 14-18 and 2:30 p.m. April 12 and 18. University of North Georgia’s Ed Cabell Theatre, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Tickets $18-20 for adults, $16-18 for seniors and $12-14 for students. GainesvilleTheatreAlliance.org, 678-717-3624. SMOKY MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS A Youth Theatre Production The Music Of Ray Charles JORPAN APRIL 24 CiVC^)EA APRIL 25 BOOTH BROTHERS 1028 Georgia Rd • Franklin, NC 28734 Toll-Free 877.310.8202 Tickets: GreatMountainMusic.com □ □mn
