Albany Area Coming Up Calendar — Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2017

ONGOING

Albany Museum of Art

Exhibits at the museum, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Free admission; donations welcome. Call (229) 439-8400 or visit www.albanymuseum.com.

Exhibits:

— Norman Rockwell: Man Behind the Canvas, photographs of Norman Rockwell at work, through Nov. 11;

— Social Graces: Mixed Media Journal Entries, featuring paintings by Katie Bacon, through Nov. 25;

— If Memory Serves, the metalwork of Abigail Heuss, through Oct. 28.

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.

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. Closed until September.

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.

— Plains Express, 10 a.m., Sept. 29.

— Presidential Flyer, 10 a.m., Sept. 30.

— Sumter Special, 10 a.m., Oct. 6.

— Watermelon Express, 9:30 a.m., Oct. 7.

— Day Out With Thomas the Train, 9 a.m. Oct. 20-22 and 28-29.

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.

THURSDAY

Beauty and the Beast: 7:30 p.m., Theatre Albany, 514 Pine Ave. Season-opener production features Disney’s classic music. Tickets: $25, adults; $20, seniors; $15, students and active military. Season tickets (six show voucher flex pack): $100. Contact (229) 439-7141 or visit theatrealbany.com.

FRIDAY

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) 376-3310 or (229) 449-8685.

Beauty and the Beast: 7:30 p.m., Theatre Albany, 514 Pine Ave. Season-opener production features Disney’s classic music. Tickets: $25, adults; $20, seniors; $15, students and active military. Season tickets (six show voucher flex pack): $100. Contact (229) 439-7141 or visit theatrealbany.com.

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.

Beauty and the Beast: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Theatre Albany, 514 Pine Ave. Season-opener production features Disney’s classic music. Tickets: $25, adults; $20, seniors; $15, students and active military. Season tickets (six show voucher flex pack): $100. Contact (229) 439-7141 or visit theatrealbany.com.

David Osborne in Concert: 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 221 S. Lee St., Americus. Osborne has played for former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter for 30 years, and the performance will be in honor of the former president’s 93rd birthday. No admission charge, but the public is encouraged to give a love offering.

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) 376-3310 or (229) 449-8685.

SUNDAY

Beauty and the Beast: 2 p.m., Theatre Albany, 514 Pine Ave. Finale performance of Theatre Alabny season-opener features Disney’s classic music. Tickets: $25, adults; $20, seniors; $15, students and active military. Season tickets (six show voucher flex pack): $100. Contact (229) 439-7141 or visit theatrealbany.com.

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.

Flint River Fair: Earle May Boat Basin, Decatur County. Gates open 6 p.m. Pre-sale tickets $4 (children 3 and younger free). Pre-sale ride armbands, $20 each. Visit www.bainbridgegachamber.com or call (229) 246-4744.

OCT. 4

Flint River Fair: (also Oct. 5-7) Earle May Boat Basin, Decatur County. Gates open 6 p.m. Oct. 3-6; 4 p.m. Oct. 7. Pre-sale tickets $4 (children 3 and younger free). Pre-sale ride armbands, $20 each. Visit www.bainbridgegachamber.com or call (229) 246-4744.

OCT. 6

Swamp Gravy: Listen Here: (also Oct. 7, 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28), Cotton Hall, 158 E. Main St. Colquitt. Friday performances at 7:30 p.m. Saturday performances at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The Colquitt Miller Arts Council presents the 25th anniversary edition of Georgia’s Official Folk Life Play. Tickets: $22 available at swampgravy.com. Contact (229) 758-5450.

OCT. 7

Cinderella: 7:30 p.m., Albany Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. Jackson St. The Albany Area Arts Council presents Peach State Opera performing Rossini’s Cinderella. Tickets: $20 available at albanyartscouncil.org. Contact: (229) 439-ARTS.

OCT. 12

Schubert Mass: 7 p.m., St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, Albany. Opening performance of 2017-18 season for the Albany Chorale has free admission. Donations will be accepted for the chorale’s scholarship program.

OCT. 20

Georgia Peanut Festival Preview: 7 p.m., Sylvester. Gospel sing at Unity Baptist Church featuring Southern Majesty and In His name.

OCT. 21

Georgia Peanut Festival: All day, Sylvester. Games, activities, and crafts and food vendors at Jeffords Park. 5K and 1-mile fun run at 8 a.m. Georgia Peanut Festival Parade at 10 a.m. Opening ceremony, noon.

OCT. 26

Pets ‘N Pals Parade: 6 p.m., downtown Sylvester.

OCT. 28

Ballroom Dancing: 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Hasan Temple main ballroom. Music provided by DJ Kurt Baker. Desserts, snacks, and coffee provided; water and soft drinks available. Attire: Dressy casual. Admission: $10 per person. Contact Michelle Oaks at (229) 869-0566.

Paul Peach Masterworks Concert: 7:30 p.m., Albany Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. Jackson St. Opening performance of 2017-18 season for the Albany Symphony Orchestra features Latin-infused works with an emphasis on percussive sounds. Music includes pieces from Carmen and West Side Story. Concert preview at 6:30 p.m. free with admission. Tickets $10-$35 available at albanysymphony.com or contact (229) 430-8933.

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