When: Friday, starts at 6 p.m.Where: Pretoria Fields Brewing, 120 Pine Ave.Join the Albany Symphony Orchestra for the sixth anniversary of its St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser event. In addition to the ASO there will be food trucks, door prizes, scavenger hunt, “Pot o’ Gold” and silent auction.Tickets: $20 in advance, $30 at the door. For tickets, call (229) 430-8933 or visithttps://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=182986
The days are getting longer, so that means more time to get out and about. Take advantage of the extra hour of sunlight this weekend.
When: Friday and Saturday, gates open at 6 p.m., rodeo starts at 8 p.m.Where: Exchange Club Fairgrounds, 801 S. Westover Blvd.The inaugural Matt Ward Memorial Albany Pro Rodeo kicks off on Friday.Tickets: $20, ages 5 and under free.For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1130908000883239/.
When: Friday, starts at 6 p.m.Where: Veterans Park Amphitheater, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.The third annual St. Patty’s 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run will take participants down the Flint River Trail. Afterwards enjoy a post-race party and awards ceremony on Front Street with a full bar, food trucks, DJ and kid’s activities. All ages welcome.Registration cost is $30 for the 5k and $10 for the one-mile route.For more information, visit: https://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/events/st-pattys-day-5k-and-1-mile-fun-run.
When: Saturday, 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m.Where: Radium Springs Gardens, 2501 Radium Springs Road.Join the fun and fantastic staff of Albany Recreation & Parks as they embark on a musical journey.Admission: No charge, open to all ages.For more information ,visit: https://www.albanyga.gov/about-us/city-departments/recreation-parks-department/programs-activities.
When: Sunday, noon-8 p.m.Where: 329 W. Lamar St., Americus.The Fest will feature delicious cuisine in downtown Americus with food trucks from all over the state.For more information, visit:https://www.facebook.com/events/560042718888362/?paipv=0&eav=AfaGmn86f50P-rdiVrRuW8xKCU6L5yQGfeWN9Ff0M38Tu9wxfNPE6d69IPpD5ExBr9k&_rdr.
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.
