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BALDWIN
JAN. 19 - FEB. 9
What: Cedric Smith: Horsepower Exhibit Reception When: 5-7 p.m. Where: Ennis Hall at GCSU More info: Cedric Smith’s work is inspired by his upbringing and childhood memories of seeing African American culture and individuals displayed in advertising and media. The gallery will be open through Feb. Check visitmilledgeville.org/event/ cedric-smith%3a-horsepower-exhibit/6935/ for the dates.
JAN. 19 - FEB. 23
What: Peter Selgin: A Retrospective of Visual Art reception. When: 5-7 p.m. Where: 102 S. Columbia St. More info: Join Georgia College faculty member Peter Selgin in the presentation of his latest artwork. Special reception on January 19 with a violin performance by Dave Johnson.
JAN. 20 -FEB. 2
What: Art and Social Messaging Exhibit When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: John Marlor Arts Center More info: Join Allied Arts and Georgia College Department of Art for the Art and Social Messaging exhibit, a sample of political prints from the Georgia College Art Department’s permanent collection.
JAN. 24, 31
What: GriefShare Small Group When: 6:30-8:00p.m. Where: New Life Ministries, 385 Log Cabin Drive, Milledgeville More Info: Everyone in our community who is coping with the loss of a loved one is welcome to participate in New Life’s oncampus Grief Ministry. We use GriefShare materials, which provide a very effective combination of counselors & testimonials on video, along with small group sharing and workbooks to help in your grief journey. See griefshare.org for details.
FEB. 4 UNTIL JUNE 24
What: Mini Millys When: Saturdays (9-9:30 a.m.) Where: Main Campus in the Health Sciences Building, Third Floor Movement Lab More info: Led by Lindsey Desantis and is $15 per month. This is a highenergy class designed for children 18 months to 5 years of age with hands-on activities, games, and exercises packed into every session.
FEB. 4 UNTIL JUNE 24
What: Active Milly Moms When: Saturdays (10-11 a.m.) Where: Main Campus in the Health Sciences Building, Third Floor Movement Lab More info: Led by Lindsey Desantis and is $20 per month. This is a fitness class designed for pre- and post-natal mothers with the goal of increasing overall strength, flexibility, and endurance.
FEB. 17 & MARCH 21
What: Evenings with History When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: St. Stephens Episcopal Church Parish Hall (220 South Wayne Street, Milledgeville) Parking is available across the street from the church More Info: This year promises an exceptional lineup of speakers for the 2023 season. There is no charge for the lecture series. For more information, contact Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at The Depot, Inc.: 478-453-1803 or awright@thedepotga.org.
APRIL 3-7
What: Kids’ U Spring Break: Mighty Me!
When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: GC Main Campus More info: During spring break, Kids’ U will have fun with bubbles, play outside, and do fun events to be mighty and celebrate being who they are! Get ready to join us for a week of fun with your Kids’ U friends. This event is for kindergarten through sixth grade. The price is $115. For more information: call 478-445-5277 or email continuingeducation@gcsu.edu.
UNTIL JUNE 27
What: Hatha Yoga When: Tuesdays (6-7 p.m.) Where: Main Campus in the Health Sciences Building, Third Floor Movement Lab More info: Yoga is led by Heidi Mead and is $30 per month.
Hatha Yoga is a method of uniting the mind to body through breathing techniques and a series of gentle movements.
PUTNAM
SATURDAY, JAN. 21
What: “I’ve Finished Writing, Now What?” Workshop When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 South Jefferson St., Eatonton More Info: The workshop, taught by the BookLogix staff, will be divided into two sessions. Session One will be 60 minutes and focus on the 10 mistakes authors often make when publishing a book— from preparing the manuscript to marketing. Session Two will be 90 minutes and cover the basics of bookselling and marketing.
Fee for one session is $30; fee for both sessions is $55. For more information and to register visit www.georgiawritersmuseum.org.
THURSDAY, JAN. 26
What: Eatonton Kiwanis Club Pancake Supper When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Eatonton First United Methodist Church, 103 W. Magnolia St., Eatonton More info: Please join us for the annual Eatonton Kiwanis Club Pancake Supper. Tickets are just $7 each and available from any Eatonton Kiwanis Club Member or at the door. All proceeds go to support the Eatonton Kiwanis Club Projects in our community.
SATURDAY, JAN. 28
What: The Doo Wop Project When: 7 p.m.
Where: The Plaza Arts Center, Eatonton More info: The Doo Wop Project traces the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today.
Tickets on sale at plazacenter.org for $90, $80, $70.
TUESDAY, FEB. 7
What: Meet the Author: Kim Conrey When: 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. doors open) Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More info: Author Kim Conrey will discuss her new sci-fi romance novel Stealing Ares. The science-fiction-themed event will feature a “moon” shine tasting, along with finger foods and out-ofthis- world desserts like MoonPies, Milky Ways, and Mars bars.
Admission is $45 each. Following her presentation, Conrey will be signing books. Visit GWM online at georgiawritersmuseum. org for tickets and to pre-order copies of Stealing Ares.
TUESDAY, FEB. 14 (2ND TUESDAY EACH MONTH)
What: Grief Support Meeting When: 7-8 p.m. Where: Peaceful Purpose Hospice of Georgia (meeting at Putnam Chamber of Commerce office, 108 W. Marion St., Eatonton).
More info: You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Join Peaceful Purpose Hospice of Georgia’s caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences during their grief support held on the second Tuesday of each month.
THURSDAY, FEB. 16
What: Comedian Karen Mills When: 7 p.m.
Where: The Plaza Arts Center, Eatonton More info: Karen Mills has been a nationally touring comedian for more than 25 years.
Tickets on sale at plazacenter.org for $45, $35, $25.
FRIDAY, FEB. 17
What: Crime and Wine for Valentine When: 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 South Jefferson St., Eatonton More Info: The hugely popular “Crime and Wine” event is back for a special Valentine edition. Join cold-case expert Sheryl McCollum, author of Cold Case: Pathways to Justice, in solving real, unresolved “whodunit” cases with love as the theme. Cost is $45 ($40 each for two or more tickets). Contact Georgia Writers Museum or visit www.georgiawritersmuseum.org to register.
FRIDAY, FEB. 24
What: Putnam General Hospital Auxiliary Soup Luncheon When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Eatonton First United Methodist Church, 103 W. Magnolia St., Eatonton More info: PGH Auxiliary members are volunteers who support the hospital through various fundraising events and by occasionally donating their time in the operating room suites and physical rehab facilities. Tickets to the soup luncheon can be purchased at the PGH gift shop, from any auxiliary member, or by calling Joan Millenes at 803-240-7483 and leaving a message.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, FEB. 24-26
What: Second Annual Writer’s Retreat When: Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 South Jefferson Street More Info: More than a dozen highly successful authors from all over the South will be conducting workshop sessions on topics ranging from “Writing Book Proposals” to “World Building in Science Fiction.” The retreat will feature keynote speakers, critique groups, and open mic readings. If you are an author or want to become one, this is a must-attend experience. Cost is $270 for the full conference, $130 for one day, and $45 per session. Contact Georgia Writers Museum or www.georgiawritersmuseum.org to register.
TUESDAY, FEB. 28
What: COFAS Spay/Neuter Clinic When: 8:30 a.m. check in Where: Durham Veterinary Clinic, 1901 Old Eatonton Rd., Greensboro More info: The Circle of Friends Animal Society (COFAS) periodically offers low-cost spay/neuter clinics for cats and dogs to residents of Putnam, Greene and Hancock counties only. The owner’s portion for surgery is $30 per cat and $50 per dog, with COFAS paying the remainder. Appointments must be made well ahead of time by calling 706-688-9010, as there typically is a wait list.
THURSDAY, MAR. 2
What: One Night in Memphis When: 7 p.m.
Where: The Plaza Arts Center, Eatonton More info: One Night in Memphis is a concert tribute to legendary Sun Records recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley. Tickets on sale at plazacenter.org for $75, $65, $55.
TUESDAY, MAR. 21
What: Business Education Expo When: 6-8:30 p.m. Where: Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce, 108 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: To assist local start-ups launch successfully and existing small businesses grow to the next level, the Eatonton Economic Vitality Committee is producing the Business Education Expo (BEE), an educational seminar covering a broad range of businessfocused topics. Register for free online at downtowneatonton.
com/events-1/business-education-expo-bee-1
SATURDAY, APR. 8
What: Magnolia Market and Chalk Walk When: 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Where: Putnam County Courthouse lawn, 100 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More info: Visit downtown Eatonton for a fun day of shopping and art! 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 on nearby sidewalks.
SATURDAY, MAY 6
What: “Peg Leg” Howell BBQ & Blues Festival When: 2-10 p.m. Where: City Center Stage, Eatonton More info: Join the City of Eatonton for the inaugural “Peg Leg” Howell BBQ & Blues Festival. Joshua “Peg Leg” Howell was born in Eatonton in 1888 and at age 21, taught himself to play guitar. In 1926, his song, “New Prison Blues,” became the first country blues record ever to be issued by Columbia Records. Howell died in 1966 at the age 78, in Atlanta. This free event will feature a full day of live blues music, along with authentic BBQ. Bring lawn chairs and coolers, but check downtowneatonton.com/events-1/the-pegleg- howell-bbq-blues-festival-2 for a list of restricted items.
GREENE
MONDAY, JAN. 24
What: Greensboro Garden Club Meeting When: 9:30 a.m., social; 10 a.m., business meeting; 11 a.m., presentation Where: First United Methodist Church (basement entrance), 4741 Carey Station Rd., Greensboro More info: Georgia master beekeeper Mary Lacksen explains the importance of honey bees and exhibits live bees at work. The Greensboro Garden Club meets the fourth Monday of each month, September through May. Call Vickie Haney at 770-826-6134 for information.