When: Sunday, starts at 7 p.m.Where: Albany Civic Center, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last fifty years have matched her unassailable artistry. This seven-time Grammy winner has enjoyed number one hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television, and live performance.Admission: $46.75-$118.25.For more information, visit: http://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/events/spend-an-evening-with-gladys-knight.
There’s a circus in Tifton, a wine and chocolate walk for women in Americus, and on Sunday Gladys Knight graces the stage in Albany. Take advantage of the spring-like weather to get out and about while many to points north are stuck in the snow.
When: Saturday, starts at 6:30 p.m.Where: The Belk Building, 140 W. Broad Ave.The Albany Museum of Art’s signature annual celebration of art and the community will return to the museum’s future home in downtown Albany for Art Ball: Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler.For more information, visit: https://www.albanymuseum.com/art-ball-2023.html..
When: Friday, shows start at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.Where: The Tift Theater, 320 S. Main St., Tifton.Wholesome family fun — Dusty’s Circus features a variety of world renowned artists. Dusty’s Circus promises fun for the entire family; featuring an international all-star cast of circus artists.Tickets: $15 for children and $20 for adults. While available, early saver tickets are available at $9.99 and $49.99 for a family of six.For more information, visit: https://dustyscircus.com/sh-events/friday-feb-24-tifton-ga-430-pm/.
When: Saturday, starts at 1 p.m.Where: Starting location, Rylander Theater, 310 W. Lamar St., Americus.With several locations on the tour to taste amazing wines and taste decadent chocolates, the Women’s Wine & Chocolate Walk is billed as an event for the number one shopper in the family. Participants receive a tasting glass, goody bag and a passport to guide them through the downtown route, with a chance to win prizes.Ticketst: $35.For more information, visit: https://www.unation.com/event/womens-wine-and-chocolate-walk-2023-13947193//.
When : Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Where: Albany Mall.Empower your kids to stay active and healthy at the Junior League of Albany’s annual Kids in the Kitchen event.For more information, visit: https://allevents.in/albany/kids-in-the-kitchen/200024031733234.
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.
