August - September 2008
Calendar of Events for Dawson, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Hall and Lumpkin Counties
DAWSON COUNTY
“Flash in Time” Photography Show
Artist Reception and Awards Ceremony
October 4, 6pm to 8pm
Bowen Center for the Arts
334 Highway 9 North
Dawsonville, GA
August 2, 2008
Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride & Cookout
Time: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Enjoy a taste of the Old West! Hop aboard a horse-drawn wagon and enjoy a scenic mountain ride to the River house; an 1800’s style lantern lit building where you’ll enjoy steak and chicken cooked on the grill, live entertainment and more. Roast marshmallows over the bonfire, walk across the bridge to horseshoe island, shoot pool, play ping pong, throw darts and more. Great for all ages. Departs Gold City Corral located next to Forrest Hills Mountain Resort & Conference Center. A combined minimum of 6 adult guests required on weekend excursions. Seating is limited so call today!
This excursion is available any night by advance group reservation. Overnight accommodations are also available for groups, couples and families. Call today!
August 29, 2008
‘’Movies In the Park’’
Time: 06:00 PM - 11:00 PM
www.dawsoncounty.org
Parks & Recreation free movie night, showing Alvin & the Chipmunks. Activities include inflatable bounce house & slide, Guitar Hero competition, face painting, and more. Held at the Rock Creek Sports Complex
September 16, 2008
12th Annual Community Picnic
Time: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Dawson County residents are invited to attend the annual community picnic! Sponsored by the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and its generous members! Amicalola Falls State Park is our generous host!
FORSYTH COUNTY
Aug.2nd (Saturday)
Marty Raybon and Full Circle & Frances Mooney and Fontanna Sunset
2 Shows 3:00pm Matinee / 8:00pm Evening
Two top Blue Grass and Country Performers !
August 7th-24th
“DROWNING SORROWS” by Douglas Post
8pm Evening - 3pm Sunday Matinee
Tams Backstage
Old Alabama Road Theater Company
September 5 – 27
Crimes of the Heart ...By Beth Henley
8 PM TFS..3 PM Sun. Matinee
Tams Backstage
Rosewater Theatre Co.
Sept. 9th
Palladium …from classic jazz …to pop classics
8:00PM ONE SHOW
Tams Backstage
GWINNETT COUNTY
May 1, 2008 - November 6, 2008
First Thursdays in downtown Norcross
Times: 5-9pm
www.norcrossga.net
Location: Thrasher Park
Phone: 770-448-2122 ext. 191
Admission: Free
A monthly outdoor event in which local artists, performers and musicians share their talents, while local merchants and restaurants offer free food and wine tasting. Shops stay open late, and visitors can experience any one of Norcross’ nine delicious restaurants!
May 23, 2008 - September 26, 2008
The Moonlight & Music Concert Series
Times: 8-10pm
www.visitlawrenceville.com
Location: Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Lawn
Phone: 770-822-5450
Admission: Free / Optional table rental $60
Come out and enjoy a night of great music at the Moonlight & Music Concert Series, held the fourth Saturday of every month (May-September). Table rental is available by calling 770-822-5450. Tables seat 6.
Friday, August 22- Rack of Spam
Friday, September 26- Randall Bramblett Band
May 24, 2008 - August 30, 2008
Mall of Georgia Summer Concert Series
Times: 6:30pm
www.simon.com
Location: Mall of Georgia
Phone: 678-482-8788
Admission: Free
Enjoy live free live music concerts every Saturday from May 24th through August 30th. Performers include Stone Echo and Sammy (May 24 and July 5), Deja Vu (May 31), Ally X (June 7), Legends (June 14), High Cotton (June 21), Wilson Braswell (June 28), The Woody’s (July 12) and more!
May 24, 2008 - August 10, 2008
Stone Mountain Park’s 25th Anniversary Lasershow Spectacular
Times: 8:30pm
www.stonemountainpark.com
Location: Stone Mountain Park (Laser Lawn)
Phone: 770-498-5690
Admission: Lasershow-Free/Parking-$8.00
It’s the 25th anniversary of Stone Mountain Park’s all new Lasershow Spectacular! This Atlanta tradition has been given a face lift with new, dazzling displays of laser lights, graphics, characters, and fireworks choreographed to popular music favorites. Guests can relax on the lawn and enjoy an evening out as Stone Mountain is transformed into a natural amphitheater for the world’s largest lasershow! The Lasershow is free. Parking permit required for vehicle entry to the park - $8.00 for a one-day permit or $35 for an annual permit.
June 13, 2008 - September 5, 2008
Norcross Concerts in the Park
Times: 7:30pm-9:30pm
www.norcrossga.net
Location: Downtown Norcross (Thrasher Park)
Phone: 770-448-2122 ext. 191
Admission: Free
Free concerts under the stars in Thrasher Park. Picnic are encouraged.
August 8: A1A (Jimmy Buffet Tribute)
August 22: Billy Scott and the Prophets
September 5: Banks and Shane
Call about table reservations.
July 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008
Chateau Elan Art Gallery “Rob McDonald Exhibit”
Times: 10am-9pm
www.chateauelan.com
Location: Chateau Elan Winery Art Gallery
Phone: 1-800-233-WINE
Admission: Free
Free exhibit in the Chateau Elan Art Gallery, located on the 2nd floor above the Wine Market and Tasting Room.
July 17, 2008 - August 17, 2008
ART Station Theatre presents, “Bingo: The Winning New Musical”
Times: Thursday-Saturday 8pm / Sunday 3pm
www.artstation.org
Location: ART Station Theatre in Stone Mountain Village
Phone: 770-469-1105
Admission: $26 for Adults and $20 Seniors/Students
Three pals travel through a terrible storm for their weekly Bingo game and soon realize that Bingo is only a backdrop for life’s journeys.
August 8, 2008 - August 9, 2008
Arabian Nights...An Evening of Musical Theatre Magic
Times: 8pm
www.suwaneeacademyofthearts.com
Location: Town Center Park (Suwanee)
Phone: 678-482-6333
Admission: Free lawn seating
Disney’s Aladdin will be presented Live Onstage at Suwanee Town Center Park. The phenomenal cast of over 30 singers and dancers will bring to life the popular Disney film with some new twists and turns. This family favorite, will be presented as a double feature along with Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves, The New Musical. Admission is free to the publicfor lawn seating. Sponsor tables are availabel also.
August 9, 2008
“Groove With the Grapes” Chateau Elan Summer Concert Series
Times: 8:30pm-11:30pm
www.chateauelan.com
Location: Winery Pavilion at Chateau Elan
Phone: 1-800-233-WINE
Admission: $30
August 2nd: Holiday Band
August 9th: The Embers
August 31st: Swingin’ Medallions
Ticketed event.
August 9, 2008
The Zac Brown Band / Duluth
Margaritafest Show
Times: 1pm
www.ticketalternative.com
Location: Duluth Town Green (downtown Duluth)
Phone: 770-476-5160
Admission: $15 in advance, $20 at the gate, Under age 12 $5
Lawn chairs welcome. No tables or grills. Outside food IS allowed (no alcohol).No coolers. Pets allowed. Rain or shine event. Concert also features Chris Cauley, Skinny, The Critty Upchurch Band, A1A and more!
August 16, 2008
Flicks on the Bricks
Times: Begins at dusk
www.duluthga.net
Location: Amphitheater in downtown Duluth
Phone: 678-475-5312
Admission: Free
“The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep”
August 16, 2008
Suwanee Concert in the Park
Times: 8pm
www.suwanee.com
Location: Town Center Park (Suwanee)
Phone: 770-945-8996
Admission: Free
Free concert in the Town Center Park featuring Edwin McCain. Picnics welcome.
August 23, 2008
Movies on Main Street Classics Series
Times: 8pm
www.suwanee.com
Location: Burnette-Rogers Pavilion (Suwanee)
Phone: 770-945-8996
Admission: Free
Double Feature: “Young Frankenstein” (1974) and “Oedipus Wrecks” (1989). The movie series is outisde and open to the public. The series is for adult viewers. Patrons should bring lawn chairs or blankets, but no alcohol please.
August 23, 2008
Movies Under The Stars
Times: Dusk
www.braselton.net
Location: Braselton Park
Phone: 706-654-3915
Admission: Free
“Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!”
August 24, 2008
Vineyard Fest 2008
Times: Noon-5pm
www.chateauelan.com
Location: Chateau Elan Winery and Resort
Phone: 678-425-0900 ext. 42
Admission: $75
Ticketed event. The all-inclusive tickets include parking, food, wine tasting, cooking and wine seminars with celebrity guest chefs, and wine experts, live music, dancing and grape stomping.
More than 135 domestic and international wines will be available for guest tastings with wineries from Chile, Argentina, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Australia and New Zealand plus regional wineries from California, New York, Washington, Oregon, North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia participating. Along with the wine tasting there will be a variety of tasty foods prepared by Executive Chef Marc Suennemann, Spa chef Amie Reavis and sous chefs from Chateau Elan’s seven restaurants.
August 31, 2008
“Groove With the Grapes” Chateau Elan Summer Concert Series
Times: 8:30pm-11:30pm
www.chateauelan.com
Location: Winery Pavilion at Chateau Elan
Phone: 1-800-233-WINE
Admission: $30
August 2nd: Holiday Band
August 9th: The Embers
August 31st: Swingin’ Medallions
Ticketed event.
August 31, 2008
Last Blast of Summer
www.stonemountainpark.com
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Phone: 770-498-5690
Admission: $10 vehicle entry
Celebrate the end of summer with a terrific event and concert plus nightly 25th Anniversary Lasrshow Spectacular.
September 1, 2008 - October 31, 2008
Chateau Elan Art Gallery “Pat Aube Gray and Students” Exhibit”
Times: 10am-9pm
www.chateauelan.com
Location: Chateau Elan Winery & Resort
Phone: 1-800-233-WINE
Admission: Free
Free art exhibit in Chateau Elan’s Art Gallery, located on the 2nd floor of the Wine Market.
September 11, 2008 - September 21, 2008
Gwinnett County Fair
Times: Weekdays 4pm-10pm / Sat 12pm-11pm / Sun 1pm-9pm
www.gwinnettcountyfair.com
Location: Gwinnett County Fair Grounds
Phone: 770-963-6522
Admission: $5 adults / 65 and older $2 / children 6-12 $2 / under 6 FREE
County-wide tradition. The Gwinnett County Fair features numerous rides, games, prizes and live entertainment. Don’t foget about the classic treats like cotton candy, candied apples and funnel cakes!
September 12, 2008
Supergigs presents The Marshall Tucker Band Concert
Times: 6:30pm
www.ticketalternative.com
Location: Duluth Town Green (downtown Duluth)
Phone: 770-476-5160
Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the gate, Ages 12 and under $5
Lawn chairs welcome. No tables or grills. Outside food IS allowed (no alcohol).No coolers. Pets allowed. Opening acts Sonia Leigh and The Critty Upchurch Band.
September 13, 2008
Flicks on the Bricks
Times: Begins at dusk
www.duluthga.net
Location: Amphitheater in downtown Duluth
Phone: 678-475-5312
Admission: Free
Free movie under the starts - this month it is “Surf’s Up” - suitable for all ages.
September 13, 2008
Suwanee Day 5K Classic
Times: 8am
www.suwanee.com
Location: Town Center Park (Suwanee)
Phone: 770-945-8996
Admission: Free
September 19, 2008 - September 22, 2008
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Times: Varies each day
www.ticketmaster.com
Location: Arena at Gwinnett Center
Phone: 404-249-6400
Admission: $15-$55
Bring the whole family out to see the legendary circus! Enjoy exotic animals, amazing performers and don’t miss the All Access Pre-show! The pre-show starts one hour prior to show time and is available to all ticket holders. See animals up close, visit with performers, get autographs, try on costumes and enjoy circus fun.
Ages two and older must have a ticket.
Show times: 9/19 – 7pm, 9/20 – 11am, 3pm, 7pm, 9/21 – 1:30pm, 5:30pm, 9/22 – 10:30pm
September 20, 2008
25th Annual Suwanee Day Festival
Times: 10am-10pm
www.suwaneeday.com/
Location: Town Center Park (Suwanee, GA)
Phone: 770-945-8996
Admission: Free
Fun for the whole family! Parade, food, and plenty of children’s activities.
September 25, 2008
Taste of Buford
Times: 5:30pm-7:30pm
www.visitbuford.com
Location: Bona Allen Tannery (Buford)
Phone: 770-963-8694
Admission: $25 advance purchase, $30 at the door
Hi-Hope Event. Gracious Buford restaurants will present enough appetizers, entrees, desserts and beverages to satisfy everyone’s culinary tastes. The Annual Taste of Buford raises awareness for adults living with developmental disabilities and provided $20,895.67 last year of much needed operational funds for the Hi-Hope Service Center. The volunteer-driven Taste of Buford event offers a meaningful and fun opportunity for community businesses and individuals willing to devote their times and talents.
September 27, 2008 - September 28, 2008
26th Annual Duluth Fall Festival
Times: 9am-6pm
www.duluthfallfestival.com/
Location: Downtown Duluth
Phone: 770-476-0240
Admission: Free
Parade, 5K Road Race, live music concert (The Mustangs, 8pm, Saturday), food, arts and crafts. Shuttle service provided.
September 27, 2008
Movies Under The Stars
Times: Dusk
www.braselton.net
Location: Braselton Park
Phone: 706-654-3915
Admission: Free
“Nim’s Island”
Times: 8am-5pm
www.roadatlanta.com
Location: Road Atlanta
Phone: 1-800-849-RACE
Admission: $55 - $295 / Kids under 12 FREE
The 11th anniversary event is set for Saturday following three days of practice, qualifying and an impressive array of IMSA-sanctioned support races. It promises to be the biggest and best Petit Le Mans ever.
HALL COUNTY
8/8/2008 7:00PM to 10:00PM
Movies on the Green: Waterhorse
Movies on the Green will be featuring Waterhorse Legend of the Deep.
Location: Smithgall Arts Center: 331 Spring Street Gainesville, Georgia 30501
Free Admission
9/20/2008
CLERMONT DAYS
SEVENTH ANNUAL CLERMONT DAYS FESTIVAL.
9:00AM to 9:30PM
Historic Clermont, GA
Location: Clermont Gym Park located in downtown Clermont. Hwy 129 N toward Cleveland to left onto Hwy 284 @ fork stay to right. Free Admission.
10/4/2008
5th Annual Art in the Square Festival
10:00AM to 5:00PM
The Art in the Square Festival is an event to support local artists and to increase awareness in the community of all the wonderful artists in Gainesville.
Historic Downtown Square, Gainesville, Georgia, 30501
Free Admission!
LUMPKIN COUNTY
Date: September 11, 2008 - September 14, 2008
The Historic Holly Theater Presents: STEEL MAGNOLIAS
TICKETS AT THE HOLLY THEATER
Play by Robert Harling
An off-Broadway play in 1987 and was made into a successful movie in 1989. Steel Magnolias is comedy-drama concerned with a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, the play is alternately hilarious and touching-and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters. “
September 28, 2008
Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty Bike Ride
www.CycleNorthGeorgia.com
The Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor the 20th Annual Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty Bike Ride presented by Dahlonega Wheelworks. The Ride of Your Life! Follow the course of Champions.
The Six Gap Century
This ultra challenging route takes you up and down six of the steepest climbs in the North Georgia Mountains. Test your stamina with more than 10,700 feet of vertical climbing over the 100 mile course. Elevations for the six gaps in this ride range from 2,949 feet to 3,490 feet. The toughest climb, Hogpen Gap, will test even the strongest riders, averaging a 7% grade for seven miles, with sections as steep as 15%.
The Three Gap Fifty
This alternative route offers half the gaps and half the distance, but is nevertheless a demanding and challenging course. Elevations for the mountains on this ride range from 3,109 feet to 3,280 feet.
PLEASE NOTE: We have made a major change in the route. The new route promises more great views, more challenges, and more fun!
100 miles. 10,700 vertical feet. 2,500 friends.