From civil rights trailblazers to a trail tour at Reed Bingham State Park, there’s a lot to see and do this weekend in southwest Georgia. Select one or more of these five or pick your own adventure to get out there.
When: Saturday, starts at 6 p.m.Where: Reed Bingham State Park 542 Reed Bingham Road.The park is hosting a ranger-guided nature trail tour of the park. For a better experience wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars to view wildlife, bug spray and water. Dogs welcome.Cost: $3 plus $5 parking fee.For more information, visit: https://gastateparks.org/ReedBingham.
Special Photo: Albany Museum of Art
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Where: Albany Museum of Art, 311 Meadowlark Drive.Six individuals who have powerfully advocated for civil rights will be recognized during Hometown Black Heroes Family Day. The event will feature musical performances, displays of artworks from local students honoring hometown AMA Director of Curatorial Affairs Katie Dillard will share information about the “Fighters for Freedom” exhibition.
When: All weekend. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday.Where: Theater Albany, 514 Pine Ave.The Albany Theater is presenting its production of Ronald Dahl’s story “Matilda” that features a young girl who tries to make the world a little better place by proving that being an adult does not always give you the right to be naughty.Tickets: $15.For more information, visit: https://www.theatrealbany.com/.
When: Saturday, starts at 6 p.m.Where: Albany Elks Lodge, 3213 Gillionville Road.Elks Lodge 713 is hosting a luau and mystery dinner theater. The interactive performance starts at 6:30 p.m. following dinner at 6 p.m. The event is open to the public.For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/AlbanyElksLodge713/,
When: Friday, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.Where: Henderson Gym, 701 Willard Ave.Albany Recreation and Park Departments 2022 Family Game Night will be an all-ages event featuring laughter, ,entertainment and family-friendly activities.Registration is required for all participants prior to the event.For more information, call (229) 430-5222, or register at https://bit.ly/2022FamilyGameNight_ARPD.
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.
