BALDWIN
JAN 829
What: Allied Arts Collection Exhibit When: Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: John Marlor Art Center, 201 N. Wayne St., Milledgeville More info: Experience a rich showcase of local artistry as the Allied Arts Collection returns for a special winter exhibition. Spanning a variety of mediums, styles, and eras, this rotating display offers visitors a chance to explore the depth and history of our permanent collection.
SATURDAY, JAN. 16
What: Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast When: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Where: Magnolia Ballroom, 231 W. Hancock St, Milledgeville More info: Georgia College & State University and community partners will present the annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast. Registration for the event is on the Milledgeville Chamber of Commerce website.
SATURDAY, JAN. 17
What: Will Robinson Memorial Race When: 8:30 a.m. Where: 201 E. Greene St. More info: Join Georgia Military College for the 30th Will Robinson Memorial Race, proudly sponsored by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Military College Alumni Association. This annual event honors the memory of Deputy Will Robinson, a Georgia Military College alumnus who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
SUNDAY, JAN. 18
What: Comfort Farms Community Build & Feast When: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: 347 Horace Veal Rd., Milledgeville More info: A hands-on volunteer event where we come together to restore, build, and prepare the farm for the upcoming season, followed by a shared feast to celebrate the hard work. Participants can expect a meaningful, community-driven experience on a working farm. Register at stagvetsinc.org/ events.
TUESDAY, JAN. 20
What: Evenings with History: “The ’60s in Milledgeville” When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Allen’s Market, 101 Floyd L. Griffin Jr. Street, Milledgeville More info: Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at The Depot is pleased to welcome columnist and speaker Rick Millians. Millians will investigate the 1960s in Milledgeville, a time when the idyllic, Mayberry-like tranquility was interrupted by social, political, and cultural upheavals. Come investigate the people and events that shaped this decade.
JAN. 2224
What: GMC’s Play: “Disney’s Frozen Jr.” When: Jan. 22: 7 p.m., Jan. 23: 7 p.m., Jan 24: 3 & 7 p.m. Where: 220 E. Greene St., Milledgeville More info: Journey to Arendelle this winter as GMC Prep School Performing Arts presents Disney’s Frozen Jr., a heartwarming stage adaptation of the beloved animated film. General admission is $10.
SATURDAY, JAN. 24
What: Milledgeville Bridal Event Showcase When: 12-4 p.m. Where: Magnolia Ballroom, Georgia College & State University More info: This community-driven event will connect members of the Milledgeville community with local wedding professionals, giving couples a unique opportunity to envision their future weddings while providing vendors valuable exposure.
TUESDAY, FEB. 17
What: Evenings with History: Muskogee/Creek Histou When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Allen’s Market, 101 Floyd L. Griffin Jr. Street, Milledgeville More info: Old Capital Heritage Center at The Depot welcomes Joseph Sumner, Jr. Come learn about the meeting in 1540 AD of the Muscogee/Creek Peoples in Middle Georgia with Spanish soldiers and priests in the Hernando de Soto Expedition and its impact on local heritage.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
What: Evenings with History: Eldren Bailey’s Art When: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where: Allen’s Market, 101 Floyd L. Griffin Jr. Street, Milledgeville More info: Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at The Depot welcomes Ashley Quinn. Come learn about the masonry headstones and sculptures created by Eldren M. Bailey, a black folk artist from Atlanta whose art is created in concrete, plaster, and paint. Examples of her art are found scattered predominantly in the Atlanta and surrounding area cemeteries.
TUESDAY, APRIL 21
What: Evenings with History: Central State Hospital When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Allen’s Market, 101 Floyd L. Griffin Jr. Street, Milledgeville More info: Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at The Depot is pleased to welcome the director of the Central State Hospital Museum Jessica Whithead. Come out and hear the history of mental health treatment and Central State Hospital, once the world’s largest mental institution, told through photographs of the decaying buildings by award-winning photographer, CSH historian, and author of Seeking Asylum.
EACH TUESDAY
What: Hatha Yoga When: 6 p.m. Where: Chappell Hall at GCSU, Milledgeville More Info: Hatha Yoga is a method of uniting the mind to body through breathing techniques and a series of gentle movements. Through time and practice, Hatha Yoga can be a simple method for increasing our flexibility, balance, and strength, as well as a sense of calm, peace, confidence, increased energy, and the ability to find greater focus. Class cost $30.
What: Walking with Moms in Need When: 1-3 p.m. (Tuesdays only) Where: Aquinas Hall at Sacred Heart Church, 110 N. Jefferson NE, Milledgeville More Info: Walking with Moms in Need (WWMIN) is open Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m., except on major holidays. A monthly distribution of 50 diapers is available for infants and toddlers. The parent must register for the diaper program with a valid photo I.D. and a copy of the child’s birth certificate. WWMIN may also be able to provide other baby and toddler necessities. To inquire, email wwminmilly@gmail.com.
EACH TUESDAY & FRIDAY
What: Milledgeville Alanon Group When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays; 12 p.m. Fridays Where: First Methodist Church, 366 Log Cabin Rd. NE, Milledgeville More Info: Alanon meetings are for family and friends of alcoholics and addicts. For more information text 478-363 7405.
THIRD FRIDAY MONTHLY EXCEPT JULY
What: Learning in Retirement When: 11 a.m. Where: Freedom Church, 500 Underwood Rd., Milledgeville More Info: Monthly meetings include an informative speaker and a catered lunch. The meal is optional and costs $15. Periodically, the group goes on area tours via walking, carpool or bus. To learn more visit cpe.gcsu.edu or contact Jocelyn Brownlow at 770-833-1217.
LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
What: Music at the Mill When: 7-10 p.m. Where: 224 E. Walton St. More info: Come join the monthly jam session. Each month has a new featured band followed by an open jam session.
EACH SATURDAY
What: Mini Millys When: 9 a.m. Where: Chappell Hall at GCSU, Milledgeville More Info: High-energy class ($25) for children 18 months to 5 years, with hands-on activities, games, and exercises packed into every session.
What: Nature Ramble at Lockerly Arboretum When: 12-3 p.m. Where: Lockerly Arboretum, 1534 Irwinton Rd., Milledgeville More info: This informal guided walk offers a chance to explore the arboretum’s ever-changing landscape, from blooming flowers and buzzing pollinators to singing birds and hidden natural treasures.
PUTNAM
JAN. 4 & 6
What: Open Auditions When: Jan. 4 at 3 p.m.; Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Play On! is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy that celebrates the chaos and charm of live theatre. For information contact Robin Cassidy at robincassidy@hotmail.com, Dennis McClain at dennis412@bellsouth.net or call The Plaza at 706 923-1655.
THURSDAY, JAN. 8
What: Minimalist Art Show & Sale Opening Reception When: 5-7:30 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 Marion St., Eatonton More Info: Celebrate the New Year with new art. We’ve asked artists to submit new works of art that have a Minimalist theme. Come out and enjoy light refreshments and see the show opening. Art for this show will be on display and for sale through the end of February with details at theartisansvillage. org.
What: Tribute to ‘The King’ When: 7 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Celebrate Elvis Presley’s birthday as Travis Ledoyt takes the stage as “The King” himself, Elvis Presley. Ledoyt has opened shows for Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley’s Comets, and Johnny Rivers, and for more than a decade headlined with Royal Caribbean. Tickets $45-$65 at app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=plaza.
SATURDAY, JAN. 17
What: Kingsmen Quartet Concert When: 6 p.m. Where: Marshall Memorial Baptist Church, 190 Imperial Mill Rd., Eatonton More Info: Since 1956, this group has risen from humble beginnings in the mountains of western North Carolina to one of the most beloved and innovative groups in Christian music. Free admission.
SATURDAY, JAN. 17 & 24
What: Courageous Colors (2-day class) When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 Marion St., Eatonton More Info: Learn intuitive painting in abstracts using acrylics.
Class designed for beginners and students who want to engage with art again. This is a two-part class, so when you sign up, it will be for both dates. $120 fee covers all materials and instructor Catherine Williamson.
JAN. 2225; JAN. 29FEB. 1
What: Hairspray When: 7 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Part of The Plaza’s Young Directors Series, “Hairspray” is a big, bold musical about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance. Show times 7 p.m. Jan. 22-24 and Jan. 29-31; 3 p.m. Jan. 25 and Feb. 1. Tickets $25 at app.arts-people.com/?show=306100
SATURDAY, JAN. 31
What: Crochet Necklace Art Class When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 Marion St., Eatonton More Info: Learn to create a necklace using a variety of fiber or wire and beads. No experience with crocheting required. Supply fee ($80) includes materials for up to two necklaces, and students keep the crochet hook provided. Instructor: Patti McWhorter. Register online at theartisansvillage.org/classes.
FRIDAY, FEB. 20
What: Doreen Ketchens - Queen of Bourbon Street When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Barrel 118, 118 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: New Orleans comes to Lake Country in this special Mardi Gras edition of the OPAS Lounge Series. Enjoy a night of cocktails and world-class music with Doreen Ketchens, known for her electrifying clarinet style and captivating vocals. Beer, wine, mixed drinks, and soft drinks for purchase. Cards only, no cash. Tickets $59-$99 at tix.com/ticket-sales/opas/4689/ event/1446061.
FRIDAY, MAY 1
What: Let’s Groove Tonight with The Augusta Symphony When: 7:30 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Pop, soul, and R&B hits of Motown and from the Philly Sound in an exciting concert experience. Led by Broadway superstar Chester Gregory and vocal powerhouses Ashley Jayy and Brik Liam, this evening will be full of classic hit songs. Tickets $79-$99 at tix.com/ticket-sales/opas/4689/ event/1446049.
SATURDAY, MAY 2
What: ‘ Peg Leg’ Howell BBQ & Blues Festival When: 2-10 p.m. Where: Eatonton City Center Stage (behind Barrel 118) More Info: Free concert! Enjoy the music of several professional performers, including J-Wonn, Shae Nycole, Jay Wingfield & the Blaq Berry Band, Marcella Jones & the Brown Liquor Band, and the Highway 54 Band. Bring your own lawn chairs and coolers, but also sample the offerings of several onsite food trucks. Presented by Eatonton Downtown and the City of Eatonton.
WEEKLY: TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
What: Lake Oconee Duplicate Bridge Club When: 1 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Join LODBC players from Milledgeville to Watkinsville each Tuesday and Thursday for American Contract Bridge League-sanctioned $6 games. ACBL Masterpoints awarded. All are welcome to join and play, no matter your age. Please arrive by 12:45 p.m. so directors can set up the game for a prompt start. Email lodbclub1@gmail.com for more information.
FIRST WEDNESDAY MONTHLY
What: Lake Oconee Shag Club When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Bruzze Brewing, 170 Scott Rd., Eatonton More Info: The best of beach music dancing meets the first Wednesday each month at Bruzze Brewing. Basic shag lessons 6 to 7 p.m., then dancing until 9 p.m. Free for club members, $5 for non-members. Single dancers are welcome. For information email shagdance1998@gmail.com.
GREENE
FRIDAY, JAN. 16
What: Sons of Serendip When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Festival Hall, 201 N. Main St., Greensboro More Info: Billboard charting classical-crossover quartet was a finalist on America’s Got Talent with its ethereal and emotionally stirring interpretations of popular songs blending vocals, harp, piano, and cello. Limited tickets remain at tix.com/ ticket-sales/opas/4689/event/1450487.
SATURDAY, JAN. 31
What: OPAS Winter Ball When: 5 p.m. Where: The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, 1 Lake Oconee Trail, Greensboro More Info: Enjoy a performance by Michael Feinstein with his trio and a big-band orchestra while helping the Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) continue its mission to enhance local cultural life while helping local students pursue their dreams. Tickets on sale at tix.com/ticket-sales/opas/4689/ event/1450856.