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The Rhododendron Festival in HiawasseeFri - May 03 -- Sun - May 05
Hiawassee: Hamilton Gardens at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds/ The Rhododendron Festival/ Nothing says 'spring is here' quite like the blooming of the over 400 rhododendrons at Hamilton Gardens. Please Note: They don't always bloom on schedule so be sure to check the website before going/ Arts and craft vendors as well as plants for sale/ 706-896-4191 or www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
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"Lend Me a Tenor" at Tater Patch in JasperFri - May 03 -- Sun - May 05
Jasper: Tater Patch Theater/ “Lend Me a Tenor”/ Friday and Saturday: 7:30 pm; Sunday: 2 pm/ $15/ 706-253-2800 or taterpatchplayers.org
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KSU Community and Alumni Choir in KennesawSat - May 04
Kennesaw: Kennesaw State University; Bailey Performing Center/ KSU Community and Alumni Choir/ 8 pm/ 678-797-2557 or www.kennesaw.edu
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Children's Storybook Festival at Elm Street in WoodstockSat - May 04
Woodstock: Elm Street Cultural Arts Center; Elm Street Events Green/ Games, Crafts, Food and Costumed Characters/ $7.00 General Admission / Children’s Storybook Festival/ 678-494-4251 or www.elmstreetarts.org
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Cinco di Run-O 5K and 10K in DawsonvilleSat - May 04
Dawsonville: Dawsonville City Hall/ The Cinco de Run-o 5K and 10K/ All proceeds go to local children’s charities/ 8 am/fivestarntp.com
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May-retta Daze Arts and Crafts Festival in MariettaSat - May 04 -- Sun - May 05
Marietta: Glover Park/ May-retta Daze Arts and Crafts Festival/ Local artists and craftspeople and special events for kids/ Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm/ 770-794-5601 or www.mariettaga.gov
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Cherokee Master Gardeners "Preserving Your Harvest" at Cherokee Senior CenterSat - May 04
Canton: Cherokee County Senior Center on Univeter Road/ Cherokee County Master Gardeners present “Preserving Your Harvest”/ Please Note: this class will last two hours/ 770-049-0418 or www.caes.uga.edu
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Rock Me Home Paw Jam in AlpharettaSat - May 04
Alpharetta: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park/ Rock Me Home Paw Jam 2013 (to benefit Angels Among Us Pet Rescue)/ Join Angels Among Us for a fun night of great bands and great food for a great cause. Entertainment by Bo Bice, Chris Cauley, Kevin Rowe, ComradeBlue and Victoria Stilwell/ General Admission: $50; Children 12 and under: $25 (more at the door)/ events@angelrescue.org ; For more: www.angelsrescue.org
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The Rockingbirds Perform at Cartersville's Summer Concert SeriesSat - May 04
Cartersville: Friendship Plaza/ 2013 Cartersville Summer Concert Series/ The Rockingbirds perform music from the 1960’s an 1970’s/ 7 pm to 9 pm/ Free admission/ 770-607-3480 or www.visitcartersvillega.org
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"Celebrate Archeology" at Etowah Indian Mounds in ArcheologySat - May 04
Cartersville: Etowah Indian Mounds State Park and Historic Site/ “Celebrate Archeology”/ See the Etowah Mounds as an archaeologist would and learn how archaeology works. See artifacts from the site and discover what they tell us about ancient people/ There will be activities especially for the kids including archaeological dig boxes. A guided tour with a professional archaeologist will highlight the day, along with other group presentations/ $4.00 to $5.50/ 770-387-3747 or www.gastateparks.org
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"Sherlock Holmes and the Opera Mystery" at Falany Performing Arts Center in WaleskaSun - May 05
Waleska: Falany Performing Arts Center/ The Atlantic Coast Theatre for Youth Presents: “Sherlock Holmes and the Opera Mystery”/ 770-720-9167 or www.reinhard.edu/ Tickets available at boxoffice@reinhardt.edu
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"Native Plants the Make Great Gardens" from Cherokee Masters in WoodstockTue - May 07
Woodstock: William Long Senior Citizen Center on Arnold Mill Road/ Cherokee County Master Gardeners present “Native Plants that Make Great Gardens”/ 770-049-0418 or www.caes.uga.edu
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A Taste of AlpharettaThu - May 09
Alpharetta: Historic Downtown Alpharetta/ the 23rd Annual Taste of Alpharetta/ This is the largest “Taste of” festival in the South. An annual tradition for 50,000 families, foodies and festival-goers. Sample a wide variety of delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts, experience the Culinary Arts stage area featuring Chef’s Competitions and cooking demonstrations, enjoy live music on two stages and take the kids to play at the Fun Zone/678-297-6000 or www.awesomealpharetta.com
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"Lend Me a Tenor" at Tater Patch in JasperFri - May 10 -- Sun - May 12
Jasper: Tater Patch Theater/ “Lend Me a Tenor”/ Friday and Saturday: 7:30 pm; Sunday: 2 pm/ $15/ 706-253-2800 or taterpatchplayers.org
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"Georgia's Golden Past" at the Tellus Museum in CartersvilleFri - May 10
Cartersville: Tellus Science Museum/ Lecture Series: “Georgia’s Golden Past”; Tellus Curator Julian Gray will discuss Georgia's rich gold-mining heritage/ 7 pm/ Members admitted free; non-members with museum admission/ 7 pm/ 770-606-5700 or www.tellusmuseum.org
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The Rhododendron Festival in HiawasseeFri - May 10 -- Sun - May 12
Hiawassee: Hamilton Gardens at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds/ The Rhododendron Festival/ Nothing says 'spring is here' quite like the blooming of the over 400 rhododendrons at Hamilton Gardens. Please Note: They don't always bloom on schedule so be sure to check the website before going/ Arts and craft vendors as well as plants for sale/ 706-896-4191 or www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
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Little Texas Perform at Woodstock Summer Concert SeriesSat - May 11
Woodstock: Downtown Park/ The Woodstock Summer Concert Series featuring Little Texas/ Free/ 7:30 pm/ For more: www.woodstockconcertseries.com
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Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra Performs at KSUSat - May 11 -- Sun - May 12
Kennesaw: Kennesaw State University; Bailey Performing Center/ Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra Performs/ Saturday at 3 pm; Sunday at 4 pm and 7:30 pm/ 678-797-2557 or www.kennesaw.edu
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Mother's Day Pow Wow in CantonSat - May 11 -- Sun - May 12
Canton: Boling Park/ The 2013 Mother’s Day Pow Wow and Indian Festival/ See Native American dancing, singing, drumming, arts and crafts, Native cuisine and Americana favorites, and much more/ Fun for the entire family/ 770-735-6275 or www.rthunder.com
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"Gardens for Connoisseurs" with the Atlanta Botanical GardenSat - May 11 -- Sun - May 12
Atlanta: Atlanta Botanical Garden/ “Gardens for Connoisseurs”; Tour Atlanta’s Finest Gardens/ From grand estates to "gardener's gardens," the 2013 Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour showcases eleven spectacular private gardens representing the finest in garden design/ 10 am to 5 pm/ $25 in advance; $20 Advance Garden Member Ticket; $30 the day of the show (cash or check only); Children under 12, free/ 404-876-5859 or www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org
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Iron Pour at Red Top Mountain State Park in CartersvilleSat - May 11
Cartersville: Red Top Mountain State Park/ Iron Pour/ Watch a demonstration of the Red Top iron furnace. Purchase a scratch block mold and create your own piece of cast iron art. Molds go on sale at 2 pm and supplies are limited/ $5 parking/ 770-975-0055 or www.gastateparks.org
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May Meeting of the Georgia Trail of Tear Association in Cave SpringSat - May 11
Cave Spring: Hearn Academy/ The May Meeting of the Georgia Trail of Tears Association/ Lecture and a dedication ceremony for 2 new Trail of Tears Historic Trail wayside signs in Cave Spring/ 770-704-6338
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Marietta Gardeners Club Plant SaleSat - May 11
Marietta: Marietta First United Methodist Church/ Marietta Gardeners Club Plant Sale/ Mother’s Day gift items will be available/ 8 am to 2 pm/ For more information contact Margaret Anderson at 770- 443-7675
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Rockin' on the River Gala at Chattahoochee Nature Center in RoswellSat - May 11
Roswell: Chattahoochee Nature Center/ “Rockin’ On the River” gala to benefit the Chattahoochee Nature Center/ 7:30 pm/ Food, great music and cocktails from the open bar/ Patron Tickets are $250 per person and general admission tickets are $125 per person, contact DeAnn Fordham, Development Director, at 770-992-2055, extension 226.
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Lunch and Learn at the Bartow History Museum in CartersvilleWed - May 15
Cartersville: Bartow History Museum/ Lunch and Learn; Kristi Ferguson, program support staff at Bartow History Museum, will discuss renovating the Henson-Welsh home on Cherokee Avenue in Cartersville/ Starts at noon/Free to BHC members and included with regular museum admission/ For more: 770-387-2774 or bartowhistorymuseum.org
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The Marietta Greek FestivalFri - May 17 -- Sun - May 19
Marietta: Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church/ The Marietta Greek Festival; Food, shopping and entertainment/ Admission: $3, Children under 12 admitted for free/ 770-924-8080 or www.mariettagreekfestival.org
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Lakewood 400 Antique Market in CummingFri - May 17 -- Sun - May 19
Cumming: Lakewood 400 Market/ The Lakewood 400 Antiques Market/ Friday 9 am to 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm/ $3 Friday through Sunday (Ticket is good all weekend)/ 770-889-3400 or www.lakewoodantiques.com
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3rd Annual Georgia Mountain Eggfest in HiawasseeFri - May 17 -- Sat - May 18
Hiawassee: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds/ The 3rd Annual Georgia Mountain Eggfest (Big Green Egg)/ Big Green Egg Cooks will be showcasing their skills while non-cooks (tasters) enjoy watching and tasting. Tasters should arrive between 9 am and 11 am/ 706-896-4191 or www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
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Rodney Atkins in Concert at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in HiwasseeFri - May 17
Hiawassee: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds/ Rodney Atkins in Concert/ 7 pm/ $27 and $37/ 706-896-4191 or www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
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"Lend Me a Tenor" at Tater Patch in JasperFri - May 17 -- Sat - May 18
Jasper: Tater Patch Theater/ “Lend Me a Tenor”/ 7:30 pm / $15/ 706-253-2800 or taterpatchplayers.org
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The Mountain Flower Arts and Crafts Festival in DahlonegaSat - May 18 -- Sun - May 19
Dahlonega: Downtown/ The Mountain Flower Arts and Crafts Festvial/ For 20 years this show has featured juried original fine art and the craft of regional artists celebrating the area’s mountain wildflowers. The Dahlonega Master Gardeners will be holding their annual plant sale, along with a wildflower display, plant and seed sale, demonstration garden of native plants, wildflower walks and children’s activities/ 706-864-3711 or dahlonega.org
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The Bolshoi Benefit Horse Show in Alpharetta for the UGA Vet SchoolSat - May 18 -- Sun - May 19
Alpharetta: Wills Park/ The Bolshoi Benefit Horse Show to benefit the University of Georgia Vet School/ 8 am/ 678-549-7012 or www.alpharetta.ga.us
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"175 Years: Cherokee Trail of Tear Memorial Service" at New Echota Historic Site in CalhounSat - May 18
Calhoun: New Echota Historic Site/ “175 Years: Cherokee Trail of Tears Memorial Service”/ Featuring speakers from the Cherokee Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee and National Trail of Tears Association. Participating will be Tommy Wildcat, All Nations Warrior Society Honor Guard, Medicine Ridge Singers, Sammy Still and Jack Baker/ $5 to $6.50 (free for service only)/ 706-624-1321 or www.gastateparks.org
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Darius Rucker at the Verizon Amphitheatre in AlpharettaSat - May 18
Alpharetta: Verizon Amphitheatre at Encore Park/ Darius Rucker with Justin Moore and Jana Kramer/ Tickets: $69 to $24/ 404-733-5010 or www.vzwamp.com
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The Duck Derby in CartersvilleSat - May 18
Cartersville: Riverside Park/ The Duck Derby/ Over 20,000 rubber ducks “compete” on the Etowah River to benefit Advocates for Children in Bartow County/ 10 am to 5 pm/ Food, entertainment, prizes, vendors and the funniest duck “race” ever/ Admission to the festival is free; duck “racers” are purchased/ For more: 770-387-1143 or visit advochild.org
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The Tara Winds in Concert at Kennesaw State UniversitySat - May 18
Kennesaw: Kennesaw State University; Bailey Performing Center/ Tara Winds Perform/ 8 pm/ 678-797-2557 or www.kennesaw.edu
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Arts in the Park in Blue RidgeSat - May 25 -- Sun - May 26
Blue Ridge: Downtown/ Arts in the Park; sponsored by the Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association/ Features over 200 arts, crafts and food booths of the best in mountain crafts and fine arts, artist's demonstrations, music and dance/ Admission is $5/ 706-632-2144 or www.blueridgearts.net/
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The Visiting Artists Series at Unicoi in HelenSat - May 25 -- Sun - May 26
Helen: Unicoi State Park/ Visiting Artists Series/ Each week a different artist or craftsperson at Unicoi will be demonstrating their art or craft and will have samples of their work for sale/ This program lasts every weekend from Memorial Day through mid-November/ $5 parking/ 706-878-2201 ext. 305 or www.gastateparks.org
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Memorial Day Blast at Unicoi in HelenSun - May 26
Helen: Unicoi State Park and Lodge/ Memorial Day Blast/ Join in on sack races, field-day activities, hayrides, a campfire, a music concert and hoe-down. $5 parking. 706-878-2201 ext. 305 or www.gastateparks.org
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Evening Lecture at the Bartow History Museum in CartersvilleThu - May 30
Cartersville: Bartow History Museum/ Evening Lecture Series: Katie Odom, Director of the Euharlee History Museum, will discuss the past, present and future of the Euharlee History Museum/ 7 pm/ 770-382-3818 or bartowhistorymuseum.org
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"Picasso at the Lapin Agile" at the Legion Theatre in CartersvilleFri - May 31
Cartersville: Legion Theatre/ Pumphouse Players present “Picasso at the Lapin Agile”/Tickets: General Admission: $14; PHP Members: $12; Groups of 10 or more: $12/ 770-387-2610 or www.pumphouseplayers.com (Through June 2)
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Tony Bennett at the Verizon Amphitheatre in AlpharettaFri - May 31
Alpharetta: Verizon Amphitheatre at Encore Park/ Tony Bennett with Special Guest Jackie Evancho/ Don’t miss legendary entertainer Tony Bennett live in concert when he brings his priceless treasure of song memories to the stage. On the same night, Jackie Evancho will return to the amphitheatre and perform with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra/ Tickets: $125.00, $79.00, $59.00, $49.00 and $29.00/ 404-733-5010 or www.vzwamp.com
