Legend

List of Events:

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  Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkins at Blue Ridge Community Theater

  Fri - May 04

  Blue Ridge: Blue Ridge Community Theater/ Live Music is Better Presents folk artists Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkins/ 706-632-9223 or www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com

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  "The Foreigner" at Tater Patch Players Theatre in Jasper

  Fri - May 04

  Jasper: Tater Patch Players Theater/ “The Foreigner” by Larry Shue/ 706- 253-2800 or taterpatchplayers.org

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  "The Foreigner" at Tate Patch Players Theater in Jasper

  Fri - May 04 -- Sun - May 06

  Jasper: Tater Patch Players Theater/ “The Foreigner” by Larry Shue/ 706- 253-2800 or taterpatchplayers.org

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  Victoria Banks and Billy Montana at the CNC in Roswell

  Fri - May 04

  Roswell: Chattahoochee Nature Center/ Victoria banks and Billy Montana in Concert/ Tables and tickets are available at www.homebydark.com

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  March for Babies in Cartersville

  Fri - May 04

  Cartersville: Dellinger Park/ March for Babies to benefit the March of Dimes/ 2 mile walk begins at 7 pm; Registration begins at 5:30 pm/ Michele Beal at 678-564-5231 or www.marchforbabies.org/

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  Spring Plein Aire Event in Blue Ridge

  Fri - May 04 -- Sun - May 06

  Blue Ridge: Downtown/ Blue Ridge Spring Plein Aire Event/ A spring weekend of painting outside in lovely downtown Blue Ridge/ 706-632-2144 or blueridgearts.net

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  Canton First Friday

  Fri - May 04

  Canton: Downtown/ First Friday/ Historic Canton Downtown Loop Block Party with live music, food, and vendors/ Starts at 6 pm/ www.cantonhdl.com/calendar/

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  Mountain Laurel Hike at Pine Mountain in Cartersville

  Sat - May 05

  Cartersville: Pine Mountain Recreation Area/ Mountain Laurel Hike at Pine Mountain Trail/ Guided hike departs the East Loop Trailhead at 8:30 a.m. Plan to arrive at 8:15 a.m. or early as parking is limited. See mountain laurel at its peak bloom on this moderate to difficult 2.34 mile hike/ Guided by City of Cartersville Parks and Recreation Department. case of inclement weather the hike will be canceled/ 770-387-5625

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  Archeology Day and Iron Pour at Red Top Mountain State Park in Cartersville

  Sat - May 05

  Cartersville: Red Top Mountain State Park/ Archeology Day and Iron Pour at Red Top/ See hands-on demonstrations and informative programs highlighting the natural and historical aspects of this region and its inhabitants. Watch two iron furnaces in action and learn about the process of converting natural resources into a finished product/ 770-975-4226 or gastateparks.org

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  Miss Cartersville Pageant

  Sat - May 05

  Cartersville: Cartersville Civic Center/ Miss Cartersville Beauty Pageant/ Divisions from age 1-21+. Pageant begins with Babies division at 10:00 a.m. and ends with the Queens Reception at 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 cash only at the door/ 770-387-5625 www.MissCartersville.com

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  Southern Appalachian Artist Guild Exhibit in Blue Ridge

  Sat - May 05 -- Sun - May 27

  Blue Ridge: Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association/ The Southern Appalachian Artist Guild exhibit“Appalachian Renaissance”/ Opening reception on May 5 from 5 pm to 7 pm/706-632-2144 or blueridgearts.net

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  Pine Mountain Moonlight Hike in Cartersville

  Sat - May 05

  Cartersville: Pine Mountain Recreation Area/ Pine Mountain Moonlight Hikes/ The hikes depart from the West Trailhead and embark on a 1.57 mile hike to the David G. Archer Overlook at the summit of 1,562 feet above sea level for a stunning view of Allatoona Lake, the Etowah River Valley and the lights of Cartersville. Hikes are designed to take advantage of the light of the full moon, but participants may wish to bring a flashlight./Hikes may be canceled due to bad weather/ Meet at 8:15 pm/ Becky 770-387-5625 or Greg 770-607-6173

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  "Lawns in Georgia" by Cherokee Master Gardeners in Woodstock

  Sat - May 05

  Woodstock: Rose Creek Library/ Cherokee Master Gardeners: “Lawns in Georgia”/ Learn the best way to plant and maintain grasses suited to the tough Georgia climate and soil/ 10 am/ Free/ 770- 479-0418 or uge1057@uga.edu

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  1st Relay for Life of Picken County In Jasper

  Sat - May 05

  Jasper: Main Street/ 1st Annual Relay for Life of Pickens County Parade/ 6 pm/Nicholoe at 678-764-5913 or www.pickensrelay.org

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  Wild and Wooly Art & Nature Music Festival in Ellijay

  Sat - May 05

  Ellijay: North Georgia Community Center/ Wild and Wooly Art and Narutr Music Festival/10:00am until 6:00pm/ $10 with a free tote bag. Free admission for kids under 12/ 706-635-8733, www.gafw.org

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  Habitat for Humaity Pancake Breakfast in Jasper

  Sat - May 05

  Jasper: First Baptist Church of Jasper/ Habitat for Humanity Pancake Breakfast/ 7 am to 11 am/ Adults $6; children 10 and under $4/ 706-253-2393 or via email pchfh@etcmail.com or visit www.pickenshfh.org

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  "Canoeing 101 at the CNC in Roswell

  Sun - May 06

  Roswell: Chattahoochee Nature Center/ Canoeing 101/ Join the CNC and discover the basics of canoeing including boat basics and paddling techniques and spend some time on one of their ponds to practice your newly-acquired skills/ 12:30 pm to 2 pm/ Ages 5 to adult/ $10 CNC Members; $15 Non-members/ 770-992-2055 or www.chattnature.org

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  "A Murder is Announced" at Blue Ridge Community Theater

  Thu - May 10 -- Sun - May 13

  Blue Ridge: Blue Ridge Community Theater/ “A Murder is Announced” by Agatha Christie, adapted by Leslie Darbon/ Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2/ 706-632-9223 or www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com

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  "Pickin In the Park" in McCaysville

  Thu - May 10

  McCaysville: Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park/ Pickin’ in the Park/ Live music jams and pickin' on the banks of the Toccoa River. The park is wheelchair accessible. Come out, bring the whole family to enjoy the experience. Picnic tables available, nice grassy lawn but you are also welcome to bring a blanket or chair/ Free/ 6 pm to dusk/ 706-632-7696

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  Tri Country Senior Art Show at GAHA in Ellijay

  Fri - May 11 -- Sun - May 13

  Ellijay: Gilmer County Arts and Heritage/ The Tri County Senior Art Show/ Show runs through May 25/ 706-635-5606 or gilmerarts.org

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  "Divorce Southern Style" from Cherokee Theatre Company in Canton

  Fri - May 11 -- Sun - May 13

  Canton: Historic Canton Theatre/ Cherokee Theatre Company presents: “Divorce Southern Style”/ Friday and Saturday: 8 pm; Sunday at 2:30 pm/ www.tix.com (Keywords “Canton Theatre”)

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  "Frankenstein Summer" in Cartersville at Legion Theatre

  Fri - May 11 -- Sat - May 12

  Cartersville: Legion Theatre/ Pumphouse Players presents: “Frankenstein Summer” by Catherine Bush/ 8 pm/ Tickets: $12, or $10 for PHP Members and groups of 10 or more/ 770-387-2610 or www.pumphouseplayers.com/

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  Steps of Faith Spring Praise Concert in Cartersville

  Sat - May 12

  Cartersville: Clarence Brown Conference Center/Steps of Faith Spring Praise Dance Concert/ Christian dance praise performance by Steps of Faith Company and the students of Steps of Faith Dance studio/ 770-606-0506

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  Relay for Life in Jasper

  Sat - May 12

  Jasper: Lee Newton Park/ Relay for Life/ 2 pm/ Theme is “Purple Passion Around the World”; wear your best purple

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  Morning Bird Walk at Red Top Mountain State Park in Cartersville

  Sat - May 12

  Cartersville: Red Top Mountain State Park/ Morning Bird Walk/ In celebration of International Migratory Bird Day, take a guided a morning bird walk through the park/ $5 parking/ Call for more details: 770-975-4226

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  The Return Beatles Tribute Ban at The Terraces at Big Canoe

  Sat - May 12

  Jasper: Big Canoe/ Twilight at the Terraces: The Return Beatles Tribute Band/ Recently names Atlanta Braves Band of the Year, this band has traveled world wide as well/ For more information and tickets visit bigcanoechapel.org

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  Duck Dash 5K and Fun Run in Cartersville

  Sat - May 12

  Cartersville: Cartersville Primary School/ Duck Dash 5K Road Race and Fun Run/ On-site registration will begin at 7 am; Race starts at 8 am, Fun Run Starts at 8:45/ You can also register online at www.AdvoChild.org

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  Woodstock Summer Concert Series presents Mother's Finest

  Sat - May 12

  Woodstock: The Park at City Center/ Woodstock Summer Concert Series featuring Mother’s Finest/ 7:30 pm to 10 pm/ 770-517-6788 or www.woodstock.gov

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  AIDS Walk Cartersville

  Sat - May 12

  Cartersville: Friendship Plaza/ AIDS Walk for HIV education and awareness/ Food, prizes and more/ 11 am/ Walk as a team or individually/ 770-606-0953 or email lola.thomas@aanwg.org

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  Georgia Mountain Classic Car Show

  Sat - May 12

  Blue Ridge: Downtown City Park/ Georgia Mountain Classic Car Show/ Over 200 classic cars/ Registration starts at 9 am; Judging from noon until 3 pm; Awards announced at 4 pm/Door prizes and trophies for the top 25 trucks and trophies for the top 50 cars and specialty awards/ Annette Long: 706-838-4701 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com Canton: Downtown/ Canton Farmer’s Market/ 8 am to 12 pm, rain or shine/ www.cantonhdl.com

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  The 11th Annual Duck Derby in Cartersville

  Sat - May 12

  Cartersville: Riverside Park Day Use Area/ The 11th Annual Duck Derby/ 20,000-30,000 rubber ducks, the Etowah River, great prizes, vendors, entertainment, food and much more! Enjoy the festivities of "adopting" a duck for your chance at winning this year's Duckmobile, a brand new Honda Fit /Arts and crafts, a Kids Korner, music and games, live entertainment, and food vendors will help make this year's event a great success. Don't miss out on your opportunity to help support Benefits Bartow’s Advocates for Children/ Admission to the festival is free/ For more information or a complete list of prizes call 770-387-1143 or visit www.AdvoChild.org

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  "Rockin' on the River" in Roswelll

  Sat - May 12

  Roswell: Chattahoochee Nature Center/ “Rockin' on the River” Fundraiser/ Cocktails, food, music and more/ www.chattnaturecenter.org

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  "Frankenstein Summer" at the Legion Theatre in Cartersville

  Fri - May 18 -- Sat - May 19

  Cartersville: Legion Theatre/ Pumphouse Players presents: “Frankenstein Summer” by Catherine Bush/ 8 pm/ Tickets: $12, or $10 for PHP Members and groups of 10 or more/ 770-387-2610 or www.pumphouseplayers.com/

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  "Who's Line is it Woodstock"? at the Elm Street Cultural Village

  Fri - May 18 -- Sat - May 19

  Woodstock: Elm Street Cultural Village/ “Who’s Line is it Woodstock?” Inprov Troupe/ 8 pm/ $10 in advance, $12 at the door/ 678-494-4251 or www.elmstreetarts.org

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