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- Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Chain saws carve logs into unique artwork
Combining the speed and sound of motocross with the skill and accuracy of a brain surgeon. That's how the Buzz in the Blueridge Chainsaw Carving Extravaganza has been described.
A reason to love hot air
The 38th annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race and Festival lifts off today. Festivities will kick off at 7 a.m. today when about 30 balloons take to the skies over Helen, barring inclement weather. Six to 10 balloons will take part in the race that starts in Helen and ends when the first balloon crosses over Interstate 95 anywhere between Maine and Florida. One of the competitors is Daryl Tatum, who owns Balloons Over ...
Etowah Jam Band Festival unites nature lovers, music fans
Tree huggers and jam circles are coming together this weekend for three days of outdoor fun, rockin' shows and crafts galore. The Etowah Jam Band Festival in Dahlonega promises to offer something for all ages.
Northwinds to perform free concert for vets
It's easy to think of Memorial Day as just being a three-day weekend for most. But many have forgotten that the holiday represents the sacrifice of so many men and women in the armed forces in U.S. history.
Memorial Day events kick off summer
To celebrate the unofficial start of summer, the outdoor water park at the Frances Meadows Aquatic Center in Gainesville will open for the season from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Piedmont theater troupe presents 2 comedic mysteries
North Georgia Theatre at Piedmont College, a new professional theater company, is preparing for its first season of summer stock shows in June.
Smoky meat and more dished up at Brasstown Valley’s BBQ fest
There's no better way to kick off summer than to savor the sights and smells of meat and sauce uniting over an open flame.
Helen pours a head on its first Bavarian Fest Sunday
A little beer, a little polka, a little oompah music ... what better way to welcome summer in Northeast Georgia?
Marty Raybon headlines June Bluegrass Festival
Put on your dancing shoes North Georgia. Grammy Award-winning singer and song writer Marty Raybon will highlight the second annual Piedmont College Bluegrass Festival June 4 at the Arrendale Amphitheater on the campus in Demorest.
Suwanee puts art on SculpTour display
Those who visit Suwanee's Town Center may find their heads turning to see something new. Fifteen outdoor sculptures have been installed throughout Town Center as part of the inaugural Suwanee SculpTour, a public arts initiative that officially opens Saturday during the Arts in the Park festival. The sculptures, representing various styles, materials and sizes, are on loan from a dozen different artists and will be on display through March. Residents will be invited to vote ...
Arts, crafts and food!
If you want to experience the wineries, restaurants and artists of Sautee, the small artist community located between Cleveland and Helen, you can drive up to Taste of Sautee, set for Saturday at Sautee Village.
Brenau campus heats up this weekend for annual barbecue championship
Poultry may be king locally, but this weekend all eyes will be on another barnyard staple during the third annual Brenau Barbecue Championship.
Community chorale brings a touch of Broadway to Sautee
It's springtime, and music will be in the air at the Sautee Nacoochee Center this weekend.
Art for students’ sake
This year, North Georgia art lovers will have a chance to enjoy a striking display of talent throughout the summer.
Whoot! Lula's Railroad Days return for 35th year
Railroad ridership may have decreased over the years, but the railroad is still a pretty big deal in the city of Lula.
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Brenau readies for barbecue competition
The fifth annual Brenau Barbecue Championship - the university's annual fundraising event for scholarships - will kick off Memorial Day weekend on the college campus.
Chamber symphony plays classics
The North Georgia Chamber Symphony Inc. will perform four free concerts May 16 through May 18 in Dawsonville, Blairsville, Gainesville and Dahlonega.
Rock in the Spring concert tunes up Brenau University
The 10th annual Rock in the Spring concert will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Brenau University Amphitheatre, featuring the band Mid Life Crisis.
Community Chorale ends season with three concerts
The Sautee Nacoochee Community Chorale will close out its 24th season in style with three concerts this weekend at Sautee Nacoochee Community Association Theater.
Q&A with Rafael Garcia, director of ‘Mayan Blue’
When did you become aware of Samabaj, and how did the film project get launched?
Butterflies to grace skies
About 1,500 butterflies will take flight for the first time to the delight of hundreds of children at the 17th annual Friends of the Parks Butterfly Release.
Children can learn to draw family tree
Do your children know the maiden names of their grandmothers? Do your children know where their grandfathers were born?
Mountain Laurel Festival to descend on Clarkesville
The 51st anniversary of the Mountain Laurel Festival will be Saturday, May 18, in Clarkesville.
Gransden, Banks jazzing it up
Joe Gransden and Kenny Banks will close out The Art Council's 2013 concert series "Evenings of Intimate Jazz" with a performance at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center in Gainesville.
Grammy-nominated artist to perform at Crimson Moon Cafe
Folk music legend, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John McCutcheon will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at The Crimson Moon Cafe in Dahlonega.
Goin’ whole hawg
Jimmy Buffet tribute band Pirates of the Opry will kick off the second annual Hawgin' on Lanier BBQ competition with a benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Laurel Park.
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