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BALDWIN
FRIDAY, DEC. 19
What: Christmas Light Walk When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Woodland Acres at Robbins Farm More info: A self-guided Christmas Light Walk for all ages. The $5 ticket includes a hot chocolate bar, cookies, and a visit with Santa at the cabin. Tickets are bought at the door. Visit robbinsfarmevents.com or call 706-444-3675 for more information.
SATURDAY, DEC. 20
What: Rhythm Reverie: Winter Solstice Celebration When: 7:30-9 p.m. Where: Allen’s Market, 101 Floyd L. Griffin Jr St. More info: Join us for a free evening of free-form dance inspired by the 5Rhythms practice. Bring Comfortable, layered clothing, a water bottle, and cozy or solsticeinspired attire. Arrive 15 minutes early to settle in, set intentions, and connect with others before the flow begins.
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS UNTIL DEC. 21
What: Lockerly in Lights When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Lockerly Arboretum, Hwy 441 South, 1534 Irwinton Rd., Milledgeville More info: This annual tradition transforms Lockerly Arboretum into a glowing landscape of twinkling lights, magical moments, and festive cheer. Tickets $5 for youth and $10 for adults, available at lockerly.org.
JAN. 829
What: Allied Arts Collection Exhibit When: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: John Marlor Art Center, 201 North Wayne Street 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. 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.
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.
PUTNAM
FRIDAY, DEC. 19
What: Christmas at the Briarpatch When: Doors open 5 p.m., Concert starts 7 p.m. Where: Briarpatch Farm, 725 Pea Ridge Rd., Eatonton More Info: Free, family friendly concert featuring Nashville songwriter Josh Willcuts and Tim Cadiere and the Tailgate Band. Also live nativity, selfies with Santa, cookies, hot cocoa, candy canes, and more.
SATURDAY, DEC. 20
What: Who-liday Cheer & Christmas Bazaar When: 12-4 p.m. Where: Butler Baker School, 403 Alice Walker Dr., Eatonton More Info: Who-liday Cheer is a free holiday celebration for families featuring photos with the Grinch, games, food, gingerbread house decorating, popcorn, drinks, and a giant-screen showing “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” All activities will take place inside the gymnasium. Enjoy food, fun, games, gifts, and toys, presented by the Butler Baker Alumni Project.
What: Santa Claus Visit When: 1-3:30 p.m. Where: Lake Country Books & Gift, 109 Harmony Crossing, Ste. 5, Eatonton More Info: Santa will visit with his bag of tricks to meet and hear from his little bookstore friends. Visit lakecountrybooksandgifts.com for information.
THURSDAY, JAN. 8
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.
Jan. 22-25; Jan. 29-Feb. 1 What: Hairspray When: 7 p.m. or 3 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
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
SATURDAY, FEB. 7
What: Wine & Chocolate Walk When: 1-4 p.m. Where: Downtown Greensboro More Info: Stroll through downtown Greensboro and treat yourself to wine, chocolate, and small-town charm. Explore shops and flavors among like-minded friends. New this year, VIP tickets that include an extra hour of fun, plus special VIP treats. Tickets $50-$60 at eventbrite.com/e/wine-chocolate-eventtickets- 1975123122428.
MONDAY NIGHTS
What: Greensboro Al-Anon Family Group When: 7-8 p.m. Where: Lakeside Church, 5800 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Greensboro More Info: Al-Anon Family provides an anonymous fellowship for people who have been affected by a loved one’s drinking. Call Donna at 706-816-8998 for information.
WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS
What: Greene County Christian Outreach When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: 402 W. Broad St., Greensboro More Info: Greene County Christian Outreach is a nonprofit that focuses on improving the lives of residents by providing assistance with rent, utilities and emergency housing. Visit the organization’s thrift shop, which also accepts donations of gently used clothing and household items from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. For information, call Dabey Benjamin at 706-454-0250 or visit greenecountychristianoutreach.org.
EVERY OTHER THURSDAY
What: Families Coping with Addiction When: 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Where: Lakeside Church, 5800 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Greensboro More Info: Support and discussion group for those facing the challenge of a family member dealing with drug or alcohol addiction. Meetings are held in the Children’s Worship Center at the church. For information call Larry at 610-580-6956 or Joyce at 706 817-8793.
SATURDAYS THROUGH DEC. 13
What: Greene County History Museum When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Greene County History Museum, 201 E. Greene St., Greensboro More Info: Explore Greene County’s rich heritage at the History Museum, open every first and second Saturday of the month. Enjoy local exhibits, historic artifacts, and stories from the past.
MORGAN
UNTIL JAN. 25
What: Emergence - Gary Hudson in Black & White When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, 434 S. Main St, Madison More Info: The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center presents a unique exhibit of artist Gary Hudson’s charcoal black-and-white works and figure studies. The artworks will be arranged studio style in Gallery 1 and Gallery 2 to showcase the works in their rawest form, allowing Hudson’s iconic voice and style to permeate the exhibit. A Madison resident from 2002 until his death in 2009, Hudson was part of the California Beat Movement, associated with Andy Warhol.
JAN. 30
What: Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, 434 S. Main St, Madison More Info: The Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents “Twelfth Night” at MMCC. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. start in the historic MMCC Theater. All tickets general admission, $35 each. For information and ticket purchases visit mmcc-arts.org/event-list/atlantashakespeare- companys-twelfth-night.
ATHENS/OCONEE
VARIOUS DATES UNTIL JAN. 10
What: Winter Wonderlights When: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Where: State Botanical Garden at UGA, 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens More Info: Each winter, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia in Athens is transformed into a wonderland of twinkling lights and dazzling displays. Follow a half-mile, fully accessible trail through a Winter Wondercave, along Jingle Bell Lane, into the Northern Lights, and through a Cone Tree Forest, among other dazzling features. Information, specific dates, and tickets $15 each at botgarden.uga.edu/wonderlights.
THURSDAY, FEB. 26
What: Clint Black: Back On The Blacktop When: 7 p.m. Where: Classic Center Theatre, 300 N. Thomas St., Athens More Info: Clint Black has sold more than 20-million records, written and recorded 22 No. 1 singles, and has been awarded nearly two-dozen gold and platinum awards, a Grammy, and numerous CMA, ACM and American Music Awards. Tickets available at classiccenter.com.
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
What: David Sedaris When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Classic Center Theatre, 300 N. Thomas St., Athens More Info: This is a unique opportunity to see bestselling humorist David Sedaris in an intimate setting. As always, Sedaris will be offering a selection of all-new readings and recollections, as well as a Q&A session and book signing. Books, including Sedaris’ latest, A Carnival of Snackery and Pretty Ugly, will be available for sale at the event through Ghost Apothecary. All seats at The Classic Center Theatre are reserved, and range in price from $63.50-$93.25 all-in. Tickets available at ClassicCenter.com.