Albany Area Coming Up Calendar — April 5-11

ONGOING

Albany Museum of Art

Exhibits at the museum, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Free admission; donations welcome. Museum is closed pending repairs from storm damage. Call (229) 439-8400 or visit www.albanymuseum.com..

Albany Area Arts Council

The AAAC, 215 N. Jackson St., has free admission. The council normally is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Call ahead for holiday hours. Call (229) 439-2787.

— Circles, Lines and Squares by Todd Bertolaet, Thursday through May 19.

Albany Civil Rights Institute

Located at 326 Whitney Ave., ACRI hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Closed on holidays. Call (229) 432-1698 or visit albanycivilrightsinstitute.org.

Center for Art and Rehabilitative Energies Inc.

Located at 3696 Pearl St., Shellman. Open each Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. All the exhibitions are open to the public. Group tours can be scheduled. Contact (229) 679-5069.

Chehaw

Park and zoo are located at 105 Chehaw Park Road. Park open daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Zoo open daily 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Contact (229) 430-5275. Visit Chehaw.org.

Flint RiverQuarium

Located at 101 Pine Ave., Albany Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. Call (229) 639-2650.

— Imagination Theater movies: Fridays through Sundays: “Alligator Kingdom,” 1:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.; “Kings of Baja,” 2:15 p.m.; “Fire Ants,” 3:15 p.m.

— Discovery Day: First and third Sundays, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Family fun with arts and crafts, storytelling, live animal presentations and more. Designed for children ages 5 and up, each month features a different theme. Children receive a free F.U.N. Passport that is stamped on each Sunday visit. Free with RiverQuarium membership or with regular admission.

Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village

ABAC museum is at 1392 Whiddon Mill Road, Tifton. Contact (229) 391-5055 or email [email protected]. Museum, Art Gallery and Historic Village open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. Admission: $7, general; $4, children 5-16; free, children 4 and younger. The Vulcan Steam Train runs on Saturdays. Museum, Historic Village and Vulcan Steam Train open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Admission: $10, adults; $8, seniors; $5, 5 and older; free, 4 and younger. Country Store is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays– Saturdays.

Jack Hadley Black History Museum

Located at 214 Alexander St., Thomasville. Contact (229) 226-5029 or visit www.jackhadleyblackhistorymuseum.com.

SAM Shortline

SAM Shortline Excursion Train, 105 9th Ave. East, Cordele. Contact (229) 276-0755 or visit samshortline.com.

— Americus Explorer, 9:30 a.m., Friday;

— Peanut Express, 10 a.m., Saturday and April 21;

— Sumter Special, 10 a.m., April 14;

— Presidential Flyer, 10 a.m., April 15 and 22;

— Plains Express, 10 a.m., April 28;

— Watermelon Express, 9:30 a.m. April 29.

Terrell History Museum

Located at 211 W. Lee St., Dawson, is open by appointment. Call (229) 995-2866.

Thronateeska Heritage Center

Located at 100 W. Roosevelt Ave. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. Wetherbee Planetarium and Science Museum are part of center. Darton students get free admission with student ID. Visit www.heritagecenter.org or call (229) 432-6955.

Tifton Museum of Arts and Heritage

Located at 225 Love Ave., Tifton. Open 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 1 p.m.-7 p.m., Thursdays; 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. Call (229) 382-5083 or email [email protected].

Wetherbee Planetarium

Located at the Thronateeska Heritage Center, 100 W. Roosevelt Ave. Show schedule: Thursdays-Saturdays; 10:30 a.m., “Molecularium”; 11:30 a.m., “Earth Moon and Sun”; 1 p.m., “Black Holes”; 2 p.m., “Astronomyths”; 3 p.m., “Two Small Pieces of Glass.” Check with museum for schedule changes.

WEDNESDAY

Spring Break Camp for Lee County: (Continues through Friday), 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Albany YMCA, 1701 Gillionville Road. Children ages 5-13 can participate in sports, games, crafts and other activities. Breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner are included. You do not need to be a YMCA member to participate. Contact (229) 436-0531.

THURSDAY

Noir Pointblank: 6:30 p.m., Albany State University West Campus, Student Center, room 266, 2400 Gillionville Road. Students-only night as ASU Theatre presents murder-mystery dinner. Mystery begins at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Ticket sales are over.

FRIDAY

Chehaw Native American Festival: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Chehaw, 105 Chehaw Park Road. Native American dancers and musicians, educational demonstrations, vendors, tribute to animals native to the Southeast and zoo admission. School day admission: $6, child. Contact (229) 430-5275 or visit chehaw.org.

Native Voices: 6 p.m. Chehaw Creekside Center, Chehaw, 105 Chehaw Park Road. Cocktails at 6 p.m.; seated Southwest-inspired dinner at 7 p.m.; performance of native American music and culture at 7:30 p.m. Attire: Dressy casual. Event benefits Chehaw. Tickets: $40, Chehaw members; $50, non-members. Tables for eight also available. Contact (229) 430-5275 or email [email protected].

Noir Pointblank: 6:30 p.m., Albany State University West Campus, Student Center, room 266, 2400 Gillionville Road. ASU Theatre presents murder-mystery dinner. Mystery begins at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Cash bar. Ticket sales are over.

Moultrie Staggerwing Country Jamboree: 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Gary Page and The Country Rockers, featuring Billy Wilson, Wayne Watson, Lalla Lehmann, Emmitt Page and Gary Page and karaoke; next door to Sunbelt Expo in Moultrie, raffles, (229) 603-2224 or (229) 449-8586.

Gee Haw Whoa Back Rodeo: 7:30 p.m., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, ABAC Arena. Gates open at 7 p.m. for Professional Cowboy Association-sanctioned rodeo. Tickets: $10, general admission; $5, ages 6-12; free, ABAC students and children 5 and younger. Tickets sold in advance and at gate. Cowboys compete in bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, team roping, calf roping, and steer wrestling. Cowgirls will compete in break-away roping and barrel racing. Contact ABAC Office of College Advancement at (229) 391-4900 or visit www.abac.edu/homecoming.

VFW Dance: 8:30 p.m.-midnight, VFW Post 2785, 312 Philema Road. Music by Steel River Band with Big Ernie and Danny.

SATURDAY

Tift Park Community Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Jefferson Street and 5th Avenue. Market features crafts, fresh vegetables and food vendors.

Chehaw Native American Festival: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Chehaw, 105 Chehaw Park Road. Native American dancers and musicians, educational demonstrations, vendors, tribute to animals native to the Southeast and zoo admission. Admission: $12.85, adult; $8.35, children 4-12; $5, Chehaw members. Contact (229) 430-5275 or visit chehaw.org.

Y Without Walls: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., C.W. Heath Park, 1100 Maple St. Food and activities including kickball, football, hula-hooping, jump-roping and more. Sponsored by Albany Area YMCA, Albany Community & Leisure Services Department and Second Harvest of South Georgia.

Noir Pointblank: 6:30 p.m., Albany State University West Campus, Student Center, room 266, 2400 Gillionville Road. ASU Theatre presents murder-mystery dinner. Mystery begins at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Cash bar. Ticket sales are over.

Gee Haw Whoa Back Rodeo: 7:30 p.m., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, ABAC Arena. Gates open at 7 p.m. for Professional Cowboy Association-sanctioned rodeo. Tickets: $10, general admission; $5, ages 6-12; free, ABAC students and children 5 and younger. Tickets sold in advance and at gate. Cowboys compete in bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, team roping, calf roping, and steer wrestling. Cowgirls will compete in break-away roping and barrel racing. Contact ABAC Office of College Advancement at (229) 391-4900 or visit www.abac.edu/homecoming.

Pelham Country Jamboree: 5 p.m.-11 p.m., 153 W. Railroad St., Pelham. Entertainment by Cotton Boll Express featuring special guests Lalla Leaman, Mack Harrison, Gary Page, Jeff Howell, Roy Weeks and Joann Wells. Contact (229) 603-2224 or (229) 449-8586.

SUNDAY

Chehaw Native American Festival: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Chehaw, 105 Chehaw Park Road. Native American dancers and musicians, educational demonstrations, vendors, tribute to animals native to the Southeast and zoo admission. Admission: $12.85, adult; $8.35, children 4-12; $5, Chehaw members. Contact (229) 430-5275 or visit chehaw.org.

MONDAY

Spring Concert: 7:30 p.m., Howard Auditorium, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton. ABAC Concert Band performs “Amporito Roca,” “The Witch and the Saint,” “Classical Gas,” “Ave Maria,” “Sevens,” “The Young Person’s Guide to John Williams” and “Let Freedom Ring.” No admission charge.

TUESDAY

Pelham Country Jamboree line dancing lessons: 6 p.m.-8 p.m., downtown Pelham across from train depot. Donation of $5 required to help raise money for Saturday Jamboree. Contact Regina Hurst at (229) 294-0520, (229) 405-2027 or (229) 603-2224.

Spring Concert: 7:30 p.m., Howard Auditorium, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton. ABAC Concert Band performs “Amporito Roca,” “The Witch and the Saint,” “Classical Gas,” “Ave Maria,” “Sevens,” “The Young Person’s Guide to John Williams” and “Let Freedom Ring.” No admission charge.

APRIL 13

Senior Citizens’ Easter Egg Hunt & Bingo Brunch Extravaganza: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Albany Civic Center. Albany Recreation and Parks event is for seniors 50 and over. Bingo for prizes, no cash awards. Tickets: $7. Tickets available at Recreation and Parks office, 1301 N. Monroe St. No tickets will be sold at the door. Contact Tee Taylor, (229) 430-5219 or (229) 430-5222.

Cedar Grove Cemetery Ham & Egg Supper: 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Swine Time Grounds Chitterling Barn, Climax. Eat on the grounds or carryout plates available. Bake sale. Cost: $7 donation.

APRIL 15

The Legends of Southern Hip-Hop: 8 p.m., Albany Civic Center. Performers include Juvenile, 8Ball & MJG, Mystika, Scarface, Trick Daddy and Pastor Troy. Tickets: $39.50-$79.50. Tickets at ticketmaster.com.

APRIL 19

Industry Celebration Rise N Shine: 7:30 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Front Street. Networking at 7:30 a.m., breakfast and program at 8 a.m. Tickets: $25, Albany Area Chamber of Commerce member; $35, non-member. Reservation deadline is April 12. Contact [email protected] or visit www.albanyga.org.

APRIL 22

Fun-Do Saturday: 2 p.m.-6 p.m., Albany Area YMCA, 1701 Gillionville Road. Ages 5-13 ccan participate in Easter egg hunt, sports, games and movie, with pizza, fruit and snacks. Cost: $10, child. Drop-ins accepted by registration recommended. Contact (229) 436-0531.

Essentially Nina: 7:30 p.m., Albany State University West campus, Theater, Building J, 2400 Gillionville Road. An evening of dance, art and music by ASU Dance Program. Tickets: $8, general admission; $5, senior, military and children; $1, ASU ID. Contact [email protected] or call (229) 317-6991.

A Night at the Movies: 8 p.m., Creekside education Center, Chehaw, 105 Chehaw Park Road. Doors open at 7 p.m. for annual Albany Chorale fundraiser and season finale concert.

APRIL 29

Ballroom Dancing: 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Hasan Temple Activity Center. Cost: $10 per person. Attire: Dressy casual. Snacks, desserts, and coffee provided; soft drinks and water also available. Music provided by DJ Kurt Baker. Contact Michelle Oaks at 229-869-0566.

The Coming Up Calendar is a summary of upcoming entertainment events published Wednesdays in SouthView. If you have a item for the Coming Up Calendar, please submit it by 5 p.m. Thursday before publication.

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