Albany Area Coming Up Calendar Nov. 16-22

ONGOING

Albany Museum of Art

Exhibits at the museum, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Free admission; donations welcome. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Call (229) 439-8400 or visit www.albanymuseum.com.

On exhibit are:

— Behold Revelation: The Fairy Tale Paintings of Katherine Ace exhibit through Jan. 8 in East Gallery.

— Wildlife Traditions through March, Evans Gallery;

— Papillon & Pate: Decorative Arts From the 19th Century through Thursday, McCormack Gallery;

— From African Hands, permanent installation, MillerCoors Gallery.

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.

— 13th annual South Georgia College Art Exhibition continues through Nov. 25.

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.

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 and 4:15 p.m.; Micro Planet 2:15 p.m.; Invincible Army 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

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College museum is at 2802 Moore Highway, Tifton. Contact (229) 391-5055 or email [email protected].

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;

— Presidential Flyer, 10 a.m. Saturday;

— Mistletoe Express, 9:30 a.m. Nov. 26.

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., “Astronomyths”; 2 p.m., “Two Small Pieces of Glass”; 3 p.m., “Black Holes.” Check with museum for schedule changes.

THURSDAY

Howard Finster Opening Reception and A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words Awards Ceremony: 7 p.m., Albany Museum of Art, 311 Meadowlark Drive.

FRIDAY

Adult Art Classes: 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m., Albany Museum of Art, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Pen-and-ink classes in November. Registration fee: $50, AMA members; $60, non-members. Each class is $20, members; $25, nonmembers. Contact (229) 439-8400 or visit albanysymphony.org.

Santa Arrival Celebration: 6:15 p.m.-7:30 p.m., center court, the Albany Mall. Celebration starts with cocoa, candy canes, holiday musical entertainment and a countdown to Santa’s entrance aboard his Holiday Express Train at 7 p.m., when Santa will light the Christmas tree, start the toyr trains and make the season’s first donation to the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign and Toys for Tots. Santa will be available for visits and photos at his headquarter in the JC Penney wing through Christmas Eve. Contact: [email protected].

Bottles and Brushes: 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton. Featured work is “Silent Night” by artist and instructor Brenda Rose. Participants can bring their favorite beverage while enjoying an evening of creativity. Cost: $25, individual; $40, couple. Registration required. Contact Polly Huff, assistant director and curator, at [email protected].

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.

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

SATURDAY

Mistletoe Market: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Albany Civic Center. Arts and crafts and holiday items. Free admission.

Native American Educational Program: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton. The Iron Horse Singers and Dancers will showcase songs and dances of the American Indian and GoNativeNow, a Native American tour company, will be back for a fifth visit to the Museum. Contact (229) 391-5205.

Winter & Holiday Fashion Show: 1 p.m., center court, Albany Mall. Albany Mall Fashion Board brings the latest fashions and trends. Contact: [email protected].

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.

MONDAY

Thanksgiving Break Holiday Camp: 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Albany Area YMCA, 1701 Gillionville Road, Albany. Games, crafts, activities for ages 5-13. Breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner provided. Contact (229) 436-0531 to register.

TUESDAY

Thanksgiving Break Holiday Camp: 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Albany Area YMCA, 1701 Gillionville Road, Albany. Games, crafts, activities for ages 5-13. Breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner provided. Contact (229) 436-0531 to register.

Toddler Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.-11:30, Albany Museum of Art, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Toddlers and parents have activity, gallery exploration and story time. Cost: $5 (free for AMA members). Contact: (229) 439-8400.

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.

NOV. 23

Turkey Jam XIII: 7 p.m.-midnight, State Theater, Pine Avenue, Albany. Country music concert will feature Cody James, the Ryan West Band and Riley Anderson. Show is for those over 18. Visit “The State Theater” on Facebook or call (229) 344-2237.

NOV. 25

Thanksgiving Break Holiday Camp: 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Albany Area YMCA, 1701 Gillionville Road, Albany. Games, crafts, activities for ages 5-13. Breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner provided. Contact (229) 436-0531 to register.

NOV. 26

Swinetime Festival: Swinetime Grounds, Climax. Parade and arts and crafts festival.

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