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FRIDAY, APRIL 15 - 22
What: Burger Week
When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Participating restaurants (check website)
More info: Over 10 eateries in Milledgeville will each be offering an off-menu, mouthwatering special $7 burger à la carte during the week of April 15-22, 2022. View the participating restaurants at www.MilledgevilleBurgerWeek.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
What: Cash’s Juke Joint at Amici
When: 11 p.m.
Where: Amici, 101 W Hancock St., Milledgeville
More info: A raw & uncut sound. Cash’s Juke Joint gets straight to the nitty gritty! If you’re looking for great vibes, you will love the soul-stirring feels of CASH’S JUKE JOINT live.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
What: Pop Up Spring Market at the Market Collective
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: The Market Collective (124 North Wayne Street)
More info: Join The Market Collective on Saturday April 16th for their Pop Up Spring Market. Sample products and meet Luke from Our Big Oak Bakery, Donna with Georgia Made Products and Lori’s Free Range Farm Eggs from Rocking a Farm.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22
What: Military Honors Parade
When: 2:30 p.m.
Where: Grant Parade Field
More info: Georgia Military College is proud to announce the 2022 Hall of Heroes Inductees: the late Dr. James Baugh and COL Tom Torrance, USA (Ret). These gentlemen will be inducted into the Hall of Heroes during the Military Honors Parade on Grant Parade Field. This parade will be open to the public.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22 - 24
What: Milledgeville Thunder Rally
When: No times given (just the dates above)
Where: 2949 Irwinton Rd.
More info: A true old school biker rally and party. Live Music, bike games, bike show, contests, poker run, burn out pit, parade, vendors, and much more. Camping, hot showers, and RVs are welcome. Event details are as follows. Event is rain or shine. The event is BYOB. (no glass bottles please. Ice is sold on the premises at the entrance gate. No electrical or water hookups in the camping area. Hot showers available. Port‐A‐Johns are located throughout the grounds. Generators are welcome, but please be considerate. Ride safe and have fun!!! No one under 21 admitted.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23
What: Deep River Fest
When: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: The Specht Farm
More info: A day of music, food & fun at The Specht Farm in Milledgeville, Georgia.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23
What: Rockwell Day
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 402 Allen Memorial Dr
More info: Along with tours of the restored Rockwell Mansion, a delicious picnic lunch, and lots of fun activities, Rockwell Day will deliver great music with Fall Line Rambler. This is a band of guys that play for the love of music. Nothing is more fun to them than seeing a crowd smiling, dancing, and singing along. Theirs is music for all ages--classic rock and blues with a dash of country thrown in.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23
What: Oconee Valley Iris Association Spring Flower Show
When: Entry time for entering flower stalks/ flower arrangements 8-10:30 a.m.; show open to public viewing 1-4 p.m.
Where: Lake Franklin Club House, Deepstep
More Info: The public is invited to enter individual iris stalks or arrangements featuring irises in the show. The club extends a warm invitation to the public to come and enjoy the lovely flowers. Iris plants will be available for purchase. For directions or more details about the show, please contact Cindy White at 478-232-7962.
TUESDAY, APRIL 26
What: Sound Sculptures XVII
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Max Noah Recital Hall (210 N Wilkinson St)
More info: Join friends of music and enjoy the sounds of Sound Sculptures XVII with director David Johnson. At Georgia College, the Friends of Music promotes the music program that benefits the students and community. The Friends of Music fund provides our students the much-needed financial support to help offset the rising cost of tuition. You are giving more than a donation—you are investing in the future of a budding musician and educator.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
What: Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Max Noah Recital Hall (210 N Wilkinson St)
More info: Join friends of music and enjoy the sounds of the Percussion Ensemble directed by Nathaniel Gworek. At Georgia College, the Friends of Music promotes the music program that benefits the students and community. The Friends of Music fund provides our students the muchneeded financial support to help offset the rising cost of tuition. You are giving more than a donation—you are investing in the future of a budding musician and educator.
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
What: 16th Annual April Fools Bike Ride
When: 7 a.m.
Where: 286 Jones Drive
More info: Please join Bike Walk Baldwin Saturday April 30th, 2022 as we celebrate the 16th annual April Fools Ride! Featuring a variety of routes, climb and fun, there is a great ride option for everyone! This year, choose from scenic 31, 63, and 80 mile routes and enjoy 3 fully provisioned rest stops (80 mile route hits 1 stop twice) and SAG support. For this year’s after ride meal, each rider will receive a $5 Milly Money lunch voucher to use in downtown Milledgeville and choose from many great restaurants! Registration ride pricing includes ride t-shirt, SAG and a $5 Milly Money lunch voucher: $30 for Friends of Bike Walk Baldwin* & students, $40 for all others.
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
What: Jazz Fest
When: 4 p.m.
Where: GCSU Front Campus
More info: Enjoy live music on the front campus of Georgia College from the University’s own Jazz Band as well as other featured artists including Marshall Gilkes, guest trombonist. Bring a picnic basket and blanket and sit out under the stars while listening to the sounds of classical and contemporary music! Join friends of music and enjoy the sounds of JazzFest with director Cliff Towner.
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
What: JMA’s Annual Auction
When: 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Where: John Milledge Academy (Trojan Center)
More info: Special cocktail hour for sponsors only at 6 PM. Auction opens at 7 pm. Live Music from Reunion Band. Contact Courtney Stillwell Hitchcock chitchcock@johnmilledge.org for more information about the auction or sponsoring.
SUNDAY, APRIL 30 - MAY 1
What: Spring Dance Concert When: April is 7:30 p.m/ May is 2 p.m.
When: April is 7:30 p.m/ May is 2 p.m.
Where: Russell Auditorium
More info: Don’t miss this exciting production of new works by talented young artists at Georgia College. A showcase of work choreographed by dance minor program students, faculty and guest artists with lighting by students in the lighting design classes. Performance on April 30 at 7:30 p.m. and May 1 at 2 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 - MAY 6
What: Anastasia the Musical
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Goldstein Center for Performing Arts
More info: Georgia Military presents Anastasia the musical. The musical is about the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, who could have escaped the execution of her family. Years later, an amnesiac orphan named Anya hopes to find some trace of her family by siding with two con men who wish to take advantage of her likeness to the Grand Duchess. This play is based on a 1997 film and is packed with adventure and music.
FRIDAY, MAY 6
What: First Friday: Characters and Champions
When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Milledgeville
More info: First Fridays are a monthly fun & festive event with live music, face painting, and activities for the young as well as young at heart. Participating First Fridays merchants, restaurants, cultural venues and nightlife hotspots stay open late, present special events, and offer discounts on the first Friday of every month making downtown Milledgeville an ideal destination for an evening out. Milledgeville Main Street works with merchants to organize and promote First Friday.
PUTNAM
APRIL 11-APRIL 16
What: The Way of the Cross
Where: Butterflies and Blooms in the Briar Patch, 617 N. Jefferson Ave.
When: Sunrise to sun down, every day
More Info: Follow the path of the final hours before the Crucifixion of Christ. This is a non-denominational depiction of those events.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
What: Easter Egg Hunt
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Friendship Baptist Church, 635 Twin Bridges Rd.
More info: Lunch will be served as well.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
What: Easter Egg Hunt
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Lake Country Baptist Church, 1259 Cooked Creek Road, Eatonton
More info: This event is for children age 3 through fifth grade.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
What: Magnolia Market and Chalk Walk
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Downtown Eatonton
More Info: Arts & Crafts vendors will be selling their best items on the courthouse lawn while Putnam County art students create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces of chalk art.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
What: Intro to Photography Class
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton
More info: Just a few spots left in our Basic Photography Class In this class. Instructor Ken Johnson will teach you how to be in control of your camera. Learn about aperture, shutter speed, and ISO and the relationship between them. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes.
SUNDAY, APRIL 17
What: Easter Sunrise Service
When: 7 a.m.
Where: Twin Bridges marina point
More info: The short worship service will be followed by breakfast in the church’s fellowship hall.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
What: Coffee House with The Arts Barn
When: 7 p.m.
Where: The Plaza Arts Center Reception Hall, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton
More info: High school-age youth up to young adults perform in an intimate setting giving them a space to fellowship and gain confidence performing. Refreshments will be available and all donations will go to the Summer Broadway Intensive at The Plaza.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
What: Flannery O’Connor Book Club Discussion
When: 10-11 a.m.
Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton
More Info: Join the Flannery O’Connor Book Club for a hybrid (Zoom and in-person) conversation with Dr. Bruce Gentry about The Year the Lights Came On by Terry Kay. Georgiawritersmuseum.org/book-clubs/ 706-991-5119.
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