Albany Area Coming Up Calendar – June 4-10, 2014

METRO ALBANY

Ongoing

Albany Museum of Art: Exhibits at the museum, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Free admission. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Call (229) 439-8400 or info at albanymuseum.com, or visit www.albanymuseum.com.

Albany Area Arts Council: Exhibit at the council’s gallery, 215 N. Jackson St. Free admission. The AAAC 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: 326 Whitney Ave. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Closed on holidays. Call (229) 432-1698 or visit albanycivilrightsinstitute.org.

Chicken BBQ’s: Council #3607 and Knights of Columbus offers chicken bbq dinners on the first weekend of every other month. Delivery is available in local Albany area for 6 or more orders. $8 per plate; for more information, call (229) 883-8834.

Family Fun Nights: Thursday evenings in June and July at Albany Mall. For more information, visit www.albany-mall.com.

Festival Springs Fountain: 112 South Front St., downtown Albany. Cost is free. The hours of operation will be from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. through Sept. 12. For more information, call (229) 431-2121.

Flint RiverQuarium: 101 Pine Ave. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Call (229) 639-2650.

• RiverQuarium movies: Fridays through Sundays: Alligator Kingdom 1:15 and 4:15 p.m.; Micro Planet 2:15 p.m.; Invincible Army 3:15 p.m.

• Discovery Day: First and third Sundays, 2 to 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.

Farmers Market: 1402 S. Slappey Blvd. (across from main post office); open 2 to 6 p.m. Fridays and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call (229) 432-5799.

Farmers Market: 2 to 6 p.m. Fridays, 183 Ga. Highway 91 S.W. at Michael’s Shopping Center in Newton. Call (229) 432-5799.

Thronateeska Heritage Center: 100 W. Roosevelt Ave. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through 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.

THIS WEEK

Thursday

Family Fun Nights: Thursday evenings in June and July at Albany Mall. For more information, visit www.albany-mall.com.

Food Preservation Series – Hot Water Bathing for High Acid Foods: The Candy Room, 125 Pine Ave., 6-9 p.m. Fee: $15 of $50 for 4-class series in month of June. Learn about hot water bath food preservation for high acid foods. No special equipment needed. Go home with tomatoes you canned yourself. For more information, call the Dougherty County Extension Office at (229) 436-7216.

Friday

The Marvelous Wonderettes: Theatre Albany performs the musical at 8 p.m., at 514 Pine Ave.

Saturday

The Marvelous Wonderettes: Theatre Albany performs the musical at 8 p.m., at 514 Pine Ave.

Food Preservation Series – Pressure Canning: The Candy Room, 125 Pine Ave., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fee: $15. Learn about pressure canning and how to preserve all that fresh summer produce. Go home with fresh, canned green beans for your next Sunday dinner. For more information, call the Dougherty County Extension Office at (229) 436-7216.

AMPP Up the Good Life! Community Planning Meeting: Noon until 1:30 p.m., L. Orene Hall, Albany State University. Cost: Free. This community planning meeting is one of six sessions for the opening series to gain ideas from the public on the new AMPP Up the Good Life! Initiative. This community and economic development initiative will focus on creating sustainable, asset-based data sets and projects that highlight the strengths and positives of communities beginning in Albany. For more information, contact the ASU Department of Public Administration at (229) 430-4760.

Sunday

12th Annual ‘Golden Rams’ Golf Outing: 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., Flint River Golf Course, 2000 McAdams Road. Cost: $100-$250. The Albany State University Football program will host its’ 12th Annual ‘Golden Ram’ Golf Outing. Registration for the tournament begins at 12:30 p.m., followed by a 1:30 p.m. tee time. For the two-person scramble, the cost for participation is $100 per team.

The Marvelous Wonderettes: Theatre Albany performs the musical at 2:30 p.m., at 514 Pine Ave.

NEARBY

Ongoing

American Legion Dance: First Saturday of each month, 722 N. Madison St., Thomasville. Dinner at 6 p.m. is $3, followed by dance from 7 to 10 p.m. — $7 donation. No alcohol or smoking. Live music from Albany musicians. For more information, call (229) 221-3813. Members of American Legion, VFQ or DAV are admitted to dance at no charge.

Center for Art and Rehabilitative Energies Inc.: 3696 Pearl St., Shellman. Open each Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. All the exhibitions are open to the public. Other than on the weekends, if you would like to bring a group of friends or students, call (229) 679-5069 and we’ll accommodate your schedule.

• Cyd Moore: Paintings and illustrations displayed in exhibit through July 6 at The Center for Art & Rehabilitative Energies, Shellman. The Center is open and free to the public each weekend from 2 to 6 p.m. For more information, call (229) 679-5069 or (229) 679-2070.

Second Saturday in Boston: Special promotions will then be held monthly on second Saturdays. Retail shops will be open extended hours with specials offered during regular hours plus additional specials. For more information, visit www.bostonga.com.

The Accidental Gallery: 109 W. Jefferson St. Gallery hours are Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call Sandi Shaw at (816) 309-5131.

The Tifton Museum of Arts and Heritage: 225 Love Ave., Tifton. Open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 1 to 7 p.m., Thursdays; 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays. 1120 W. Broaharge. Call (229) 382-5083 or email [email protected].

Pelham Country Jamboree line dancing lessons: Every Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., downtown Pelham across from train depot. Donation of $5 required to help raise money for Saturday Jamboree. For more information, call Regina Hurst at (229) 294-0520.

THIS WEEK

Friday

Moultrie Staggerwing Country Jamboree: 7 to 11 p.m. Gary Page and The Country Rockers, featuring Billy Wilson, Ernest Hagen, Wayne Watson, Lalla Lehmann, Emmitt Page and Gary Page and karaoke; next door to Sunbelt Expo in Moultrie, raffles, (229) 888-3664, [email protected].

Saturday

Open Fire Cooking: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. For ages 16+. Cost: $25/person (includes admission to museum and historic village); pre-registration and payment required. Discover how to cook over an open fire with a Dutch oven. Great opportunity to explore a new camping skill or a traditional means of cooking. Don’t worry, you’ll be able to enjoy what you cook! Register online or contact Kelly Scott at [email protected] or (229) 391-5224.

Sonny Sammons Signing: 1-3 p.m., The Bookshelf, 126 S. Broad St., Thomasville. “The Keepers of Echowah” is a coming-of-age story about twin boys growing up in 1940s South Georgia.Meet Sonny and buy signed copies of his older books – both considered regional Southern classics – and view his new books as well. For more information, call (229) 228-7797 or email [email protected].

“A Royal Affair” Rose City Symphonic Band Concert: 4 p.m., Thomasville Municipal Auditorium, 144 E. Jackson St. Featuring works by Walton, Vaughan Williams, Meyerbeer, Glinka, Svendsen, Tchaikovsky. Free admission. For more information, call (229) 228-7977.

Pelham Country Jamboree: Cotton Boll Express featuring special guests A.J. Thomas, Jeff Howell, Lalla Leaman, Mack Harrison, Von Bass and Gary and Emmitt Page; 5 to 11 p.m.; downtown Pelham, across from the train depot. Call (229) 377-8952 or email [email protected].

Tuesday

Pelham Country Jamboree line dancing lessons: 6 to 8 p.m., downtown Pelham across from train depot. Donation of $5 required to help raise money for Saturday Jamboree.

SWGA NIGHTLIFE

88’s Bar and Lounge: Open Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 5 p.m. to midnight.

American Legion Post 512: 815 Willie Pitts Jr. Road, Albany. Open to non-members Thursdays through Tuesdays. Lounge opens at 5 p.m. Thursday, dance, no cover; Friday, dance, $5 cover; Saturday, dance, $5 cover; Sunday, BYOB, $5 cover. Call (229) 436-0162.

Another Place: 1502 East Broad Ave., Albany (229) 888-4165, Happy Hour Monday through Thursday 3 to 7 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday nightly drink specials at 7 p.m.; Wednesday dart tournament and pizza at 8 p.m.; Thursday Ladies Night and Jam Session starting at 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday Karaoke; Saturday horseshoes at 3 p.m.

Benchwarmer Bar: 2422 Sylvester Road, (229) 420-5440. Karoke every night; free Wi-Fi. Monday and Tuesday beer specials all day; Thursday, Ladies Day; Karaoke every night. Free Wi-Fi. Karaoke with Herb Friday and Saturday. May Birthday’s Party Saturday, May 31. Come check out the outside beer garden — gazebo and covered patio that’s great for parties.

Bogey’s: 2238 Palmyra Road, Albany. (229) 438-0181. Happy Hour every afternoon from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday customer appreciation with happy hour prices all day long; Karaoke with Quinton at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; Wednesday poker with Chasin’ Aces at 7:30 p.m. Thursday dart tournament at 8 p.m.

Casa Tapatia: 108 N. Slappey Blvd., Albany. (229) 903-8802.

Chill Bar and Grill: Broad Ave., Albany. Today: Wine Down Wednesday, 5 p.m.

Club Xscape: 1019 W. Broad Ave., Albany.

Cypress Grill: Wed. 5 p.m.-closing; Thurs., 5 p.m.-closing, Karaoke with DJ Dangerous starting at 8:30 p.m.; Fri. 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Upcoming Bands: June 6, Midlife Chryslers; June 7, Stephen Harrell & The Dusty Boots Band; June 8,- Rowdy Yates; June 13, Ashton Shepherd; June 14, Southside of the Tracks; June 15, Danielle Hicks.

Dismukes Poolhall: 1209-B N. Slappey Blvd., Albany. Open 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; happy hour daily, 1 to 7 p.m.; Wednesday, ladies night. (229) 496-9022.

Harvest Moon: 2347 Dawson Road, Albany. (229) 439-7077.

Henry’s Fine Edibles: 2516 Dawson Road, Albany. (229) 883-5470. Happy Hour 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Icons Bar and Grill: Unwind Wednesday, 5 p.m., 104 N. Washington St.

Mellow Mushroom: 2825 Nottingham Way, Albany. (229) 888-4646 or www.facebook.com.

Our Daily Bread: 106 N. Washington St., Albany. Friday, 7 p.m. to midnight, dinner and live music.

POB Lounge: 2408 Liberty Expressway, Putney. Today, night golf tournament; Thursday, Customer Appreciation Night; Friday and Saturday, karaoke; Tuesday, Nine ball tournament. (229) 888-6630.

The State Theater: 313 Pine Ave., Albany. (229) 344-2237 or www.facebook.com.

VFW Post 2785: 315 Philema Road, Albany. Open to non-VFW members. Lounge opens at 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Friday: Still River Band with Danny and Big Ernie, 8:30 p.m. Saturday: Mac George Band, 8:30 p.m. Call (229) 883-9950.

If your club or facility has entertainment coming up, email us at [email protected] by 5 p.m. Friday for listing in the following Wednesday’s SouthView calendar.

LATER ON

METRO ALBANY

Family Fun Nights: Thursday evenings in June and July at Albany Mall. For more information, visit www.albany-mall.com.

Food Preservation Series: The Candy Room, 125 Pine Ave. $15 per class. June 10: Pickles, Relishes, and Salsas, 6-9 p.m.; June 12: Jams, Jellies, and Marmalades, 6-9 p.m.

BBQ Plate Fundraiser: June 14 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.; hosted by The Kattalistt Group. BBQ pulled pork plates will be prepared by local chef Buck O’Neal in the ArtPark, 128 Pine Avenue, and available for purchase at $8 per plate. Tickets may be purchased in advance by contacting Megan Barr (229) 869-4036 or James Malphrus (229) 395-8066, but walk up purchases are welcome. Proceeds will benefit The Kattalistt Group and Redeeming Broken Vessels, Inc.

Bingo Blitz: June 19, 6-8 p.m., Century Pines $ Evergreen Senior Living Center. R.S.V.P. By calling Denise or Corinne at (229) 889-8979

River Life Aquarium Party: June 14, 7-10 p.m., Flint RiverQuarium. Featuring San Francisco DJ JJ Lanz; cash bar/ $1 sushi/aquarium tours. $10 per person.

The Marvelous Wonderettes: Theatre Albany performs the musical at 8 p.m. June 12 through 14 and 2:30 p.m. June 15. The theater is at 514 Pine Ave.

The Legends of R&B Starring O’Jays and Temptations: June 14, 7 p.m., Albany Civic Center. Tickets: Reserved: Floor $69, Lower and Mid Level $59, Upper Level $39. Tickets may be purchased at the Civic Center Box Office (229) 430-3804 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Bruce Bruce and Earthquake: June 21, 8 p.m., Albany Civic Center. Tickets: Reserved: Floor $52, Lower and Middle $42, Upper $32. Tickets may be purchased at the Civic Center Box Office (229) 430-3804 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Independence Day Celebration: June 27, 4 to 10 p.m., Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany. Free admission; food and beverages will be availbale, with entertainment for children and adults, concluding with a fireworks display. Due to security concerns, visitors will be subject to search. All guests are encouraged to arrive early for proper processing to gain base access, and there will be free parking outside the main gate on Fleming Road. Handicapped parking will be available in the Human Resources parking lot adjacent to the main gate. Shuttle service will also be available for those with special needs.

LATER ON — NEARBY

Pay Day: June 14 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Historic Westville. Teach your kids the value of work and earning a paycheck. Each child will be given a savings passbook when they enter the village. They will also choose their profession, what type of wagon they have, and how many acres of land they own. Then they head out into the village and go to work. They will be able to try many different jobs, and as they complete them, their passbook will be stamped with their earnings. There will also be some stations where they can stop and play during their “work” day. Money used is as negotiable as Monopoly money. Adults and Children (K-12) $10; Pre-K free; Seniors/College/Military $8. For more information call: (229) 838-6310 or email [email protected].

Father’s Appreciation Day: June 14, ABAC’s Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village. In honor of Father’s Day, our visiting fathers are welcome to enjoy the Museum & Historic Village for free.

Bottles & Brushes: June 27, 6-8 p.m., ABAC’s Georgia Museum of Agriculture. Discover your inner artist during this popular art class for adults taught by local artists Brenda and Richard Rose. The Bottles & Brushes classes are open to students of any skill level, and all the supplies are provided. The instructors guide the participants step by step through the reproduction of an original painting, and everyone leaves with a completed piece. Cost: $25/person; all supplies included. To register, contact Polly Huff at [email protected].

Independence Day Celebration: July 3, ABAC’s Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village. Celebrate Independence Day with music from Georgia 4-H’s Clovers & Co., games, food, and fireworks! Gates open at 6 p.m.; Cost: $10/car, free with Military ID. Clovers & Co. start at 7 p.m.; bring your blankets, chairs and coolers (no alcohol please).

Independence Day Celebration: July 4, Historic Westville. Join us for three legged races, sack races, greased pole climb, hobby horse races, apple bobbing, tug of war, live music, and a watermelon eating and seed spitting contest. Try the tomahawk throw, the greased pole climb, and many other activities. Bring your patriotic decorated stroller, wagon, wheelchair or clothing and join our parade through the village. Cost: Adults & Children (K-12): $10; Seniors & College: $8; Pre-K Children: Free; Members of military (Active, Retired, Reserve, National Guard) free with military ID.

Miss GA South Pageant: July 12, Adel. Applications are currently being accepted; for an application or for more information, email [email protected], visit Georgia South on Facebook, visit michellesformalwear.net or call (912) 381-7070. Deadlline to enter is July 1.

The Coming Up Calendar is a summary of upcoming entertainment events published Wednesdays in SouthView. If you have a item for the Coming Up Calendar, please submit it by 5 p.m. Thursday before publication.

Submissions must be typed, concise and emailed to [email protected]; faxed to (229) 888-9357, Attn. SouthView; or dropped by our office at 126 N. Washington St.