When: Satuirday, 6 p.m.-11 p.m.Where: Hasan Shriners Temple, 1822 Palmyra Road.MA, formerly known as Hattie Mae from “The Tyler Perry Show” will host this event that features The Compilation Band, The Essence band and the Soulful Soundz.Admission: $35 to $45.For more informationhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/bands-in-concert-tickets-615717637027?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR1xCPYZ3gIzo8O3kKHqcK-6bd0F75s6Jf2aIx1SoKe1s2CQeNS6gD8Dh50.
Heat up your summer by getting out to a packed weekend of events in the Albany area.
When: Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.Where: Turtle Park, downtown Albany.The R&B Blues Picnic is an event dedicated to soul healing, with live DJs, food, music and games. Attendes may bring coolers, but no glass items area allowed.Admission: Starts at $40.For more information, visit: https://allevents.in/albany/rnb-blues-picnic-finale-albany-2023/10000642408670627.
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Where: Thronateeska Heritage Center, 100 W. Roosevelt Ave.Get out, get up, and get moving with the DEA’s Educational Foundation’s youth dance instructors, DJ Dollar Bill, and a cross section of local dance studios will be on hand for this family event. Prizes will be awarded and sweet treats will be free.Admission: Free.
Whe : Saturday, starts at 7 p.m.Where: Tkift Theater for Performing Arts, 320 Man St. S., Tifton.Local talent will be putting on One Enchanted Evening: The Best of Broadway.Tickets: $5.For more information, visit: https://beta.purplepass.com/events/257215-one-enchanted-evening%3A-the-best-of-broadway-jul-15th-2023.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Where: Thomasville Exchange Club Fairgrounds, 2057 Hwy. 122, Thomasville.Bring your lawn chairs and come out for the second annual Summer Festival. The event features live entertainment and DJ, food and drinks and a variety of vendors inclduing arts and ctafts, health and wellnes.For more information, visit: https://bestthingsga.com/event/summer-festival-2023-07-15-thomasville-ga.html.
Alan has been a reporter for 30 years, including at The Moultrie Observer, Thomasville Times-Enterprise and The Albany Herald. His favorite book is “Catch-22,” and he has an Australian shepherd/American bulldog mix named Maxwell.
