When: Friday, starts at 8 p.m. Where: Albany Civic Center.Country singer/songwriter Oliver Anthony launched his first headlining international tour in February after making history by having a number one hit on the Billboard without previously having a song on the charts. Anthony became an overnight national sensation with the release of “Rich Men North of Richmond,” which has been dubbed the nation’s “blue-collar anthem.”Tickets:Available at $25.For more information, go to http://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/events. Special Photo
When: Friday from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. kickoff concert, Saturday 9 a.m.a-4 p.m.Where: Downtown Moultrie.Spring is in the air, and so will the aroma of BBQ during the 2024 Spring Fling and Backyard BBQ Festival. More than 150 vendors will set up around the square selling jewelry, lawn art, leather belts, food and more. With the Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast, entertainment and kid’s activities, you’ll be able to find something the whole family is sure to love.For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/downtownmoultriespringfling/.
When: Saturday, gates open at noon, concert starts at 5 p.m.Where: 306 Cotton Ave. S.E., Pelham.Come out on 4-20 for an incredible day of entertainment with the South Georgia Dukes and Boots Southern Soul Festival. Enjoy live DJ’s playing the best R&B, blues and hip hop and performances by Erealist and Mike Clark. The event also will feature food vendors and more.Admission: $15-$250.
When: Saturday, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.Where: Ritz Amphitheater, 131 S. Stevens St., Thomasville.Hosted by the Thomasville Center for the Arts, Due South is an annual art, food and music event that weaves together show-stopping talent across performing, visual and culinary arts in downtown Thomasville.This year the Center welcomes Headliner Boy Named Banjo and two featured bands, Eddie 9V and Two Foot Level.Adission: Tickets $30 in advance, $40 at the door. Tickets available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1.For more information, go to https://thomasvillearts.org/duesouth/.
When: Friday, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.Where: Albany State University West Campus.Come out under the big top to celebrate, honor and remember those impacted by cancer at this circus-themed community event.
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Where: Chehaw Park & Zoo, 105 Chehaw Park Road.It’s a Party for the Planet and you’re invited! Come ouf for crafts, and activities focused on how you can make an impact and change your world. Acitvities include recycled creafts, games, free tree giveaway, art mural, Earth Day slime and education stations.
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.
