BALDWIN
EVERY 3RD FRIDAY
Who: Learning in Retirement When: 11:15 a.m. Where: A meeting room in Freedom Church (500 Underwood Road, Milledgeville) More Info: An informative speaker will talk while lunch is served. Lunch is $15. Speakers cover a variety of interesting and thought-provoking topics. Periodically, there will also be area tours via carpool or bus.
For more information, contact Wanda Zvanut at 404-259-8771.
JAN. 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.
UNTIL 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.
FEB. 3
What: First Friday: Flannel & Food Trucks When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Milledgeville More info: Come to downtown Milledgeville for the first 2023 First Friday. Main Street will be spotlighting local Food Truck Vendors.
FEB. 4
What: Coffee and Canvases When: 1-4 p.m. Where: WH Smith Building More info: Over the past year, Jessica Whitehead has turned her talents to photographing poignant and moving images of Central State Hospital. Her Seeking Asylum exhibit will open at the W.H.
Smith building in downtown Milledgeville. View over 35 photos of Central State Hospital as you have never seen it before. Grab a cup of joe and enjoy unique images from Central State.
FEB. 4
What: Photography Workshop When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: 201 North Wayne Street More info: One-day workshop for photography enthusiasts.
Bring a camera or a smart device with a camera! Prices are $50 for adults, $25 seniors (65+) and $25 for full-time students.
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; $15 per month. This is a high-energy class designed for children 18 months to 5 years of age with hands-on activities, games, and exercises packed into every session. To register, call 478-445-5277.
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; $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. To register, call 478-445-5277.
FEB. 5
What: Super Museum Sunday When: 1-4 p.m.
More info: Super Museum Sunday highlights the anniversary of the founding of the Georgia colony as an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to explore the rich and diverse history in their own backyard. As part of Super Museum Sunday, Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion, Sallie Ellis Davis House and Andalusia Farm will be offering free admission!
UNTIL 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.
FEB. 13-18
What: GCSU Homecoming Week More info: Join us for Homecoming 2023! This year’s theme is Y2K - a celebration of Y2K iconography, media, and culture. Homecoming festivities kick-off on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. From cheering on the Bobcats to announcing the Homecoming Court, there will be a lot of fun and exciting activities for all ages to participate in.
FEB. 13-17
What: Life of a Flower Exhibit When: Reception on Feb. 14 (5-7 p.m.); 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: John Marlor Arts Center More info: This exhibit will flourish you with live floral art provided by GCSU Arts Students with professor Ms. Sandra Trujillo. The exhibit reception will be on Feb. 14, 2023, from 5-7 p.m.
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.
UNTIL 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.
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. To register, call 478-445-5277.
PUTNAM
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.
THURSDAY, FEB. 12 & 19
What: PAPA Auditions for The Odd Couple When: 3 p.m.
Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave. Eatonton More info: The Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA) will present the Neil Simon-written comedic play The Odd Couple later this year and is holding open auditions to cast six male and two female roles. The characters are: Oscar: carefree, good-natured sportswriter oblivious to clutter (4 scenes, 456 lines) Felix: fussy, refuses to make concessions to his need for neatness. (4 scenes, 386 lines); Gwendolyn Pigeon: giggly upstairs neighbor (2 scenes, 66 lines); Cecily Pigeon: sister to Gwendolyn, giggly. (2 scenes, 57 lines); Speed: gruff and sarcastic poker buddy. (3 scenes, 64 lines); Murray: NYPD policemen, poker buddy (3 scenes, 118 lines); Roy: Poker buddy and Oscar’s accountant, dry wit. (3 scenes, 64 lines); Vinnie: Poker buddy, mild-mannered, henpecked. (3 scenes, 66 lines). Auditions are open to everyone. For more information, call Dottie McClain at 706-473-0326 or send email to dottie12@bellsouth.net
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 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.