GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do in southwest Georgia this weekend, Jan. 27-29

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January 26, 2023

When: Saturday, starts at 7:30 p.m.Where: Albany Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. Jackson St.For more than 15 years, Departure has become one of the most respected Journey tribute bands in the nation. DEPARTURE replicates the energy, sound and feel of the original 80’s rock super group. Each of the five band members are veteran musicians and pride themselves on delivering an amazing concert-styled stage show which is highly engaging and memorable for audiences of all ages.Tickets: $22 to $52.For more information, visit: http://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/events/departure-tribute-to-journey.

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Alan Mauldin
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The newness of 2023 is turning into the usual grind of another year, but fear not, weekend opportunities are picking up. Whether Conservation and quail hunting is your thing or the jam of a Journey tribute is your thing, there are things to do in the Albany area this weekend.

When: Friday, starts at 9:30 p.m.Where: Oglethorpe Lounge, 825 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.Riff Johnson is bringing his one-man show to Albany on his current tour. With a taste for ’80s retro, this show will life your spirits and make you fell like family.

When: Saturday, 2:30 p.m.Where: Albany Museum of Art, 140 W. Broad Ave.The AMA is presenting a unique and immersive listening experience that performer Laura Cetilia composed specifically for the acoustic properties.Admission: Free.

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When: Saturday, starts at 6:30 p.m.Where: Merry Acres ballroom, 1500 Dawson Road.Quail Forever’s 10th annual hunt culminates with the Saturday banquet that brings hunters, sponsors and the public together.Tickets: $100, includes dinner, live and silent auctions and QF membership.

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When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday.Where: Theater Albany,When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie’s magic power to become a prince in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie and more are here in Disney’s “Aladdin JR,” a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love.For tickets or more information, visit: https://www.theatrealbany.com/gettickets.

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GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do in southwest Georgia this weekend, Jan. 27-29

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