Albany Area Coming Up Calendar – Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 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.

On exhibit are:

— Pulp Icons: Cast paper and prints by Stewart Nachmias, through Dec. 12

— Athos Menaboni: Six Decades of Painting in Georgia, through Jan. 5.

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.

— 11th annual Southwest Georgia College Art Competition, Exhibit, through Friday.

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.

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.

— Imagination Theater 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 p.m.-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.-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.

— Ellis Island: The Lost Mural on display at History Museum (historic train depot) Through Jan. 2.

THIS WEEK

Saturday

Tift Park Community Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. More than 40 artists, crafters, farm and food vendors at corner of Monroe and 5th Avenue at Tift Park in Albany. For more information: (229) 352-1974 or [email protected].

Tuesday

Christmas parade: 6:30 p.m., Camilla.

NEARBY

Ongoing

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. Group tours can be scheduled. Contact (229) 679-5069.

— Watercolor Art Quilts: Works by Christine Zoller, through Jan. 4.

Friends Getting Together: Every Friday, Rose Bowl Lanes, 1650 Colonial Drive in Thomasville. Cost is $2 per person, per game. Contact (229) 377-4258 or email [email protected].

Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, 2802 Moore Highway, Tifton. Contact (229) 391-5055 or email [email protected].

— Euroscapes: Exhibits of works by Irene Dodd, through Feb. 13.

The Tifton Museum of Arts and Heritage: 225 Love Ave., Tifton. Open 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 1 p.m.-7 p.m., Thursdays; 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. 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.

THIS WEEK

Thursday

Lake Holiday Light Show: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Lake Blackshear Resort, Cordele. Santa will be in attendance.

Friday

Lake Holiday Light Show: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Lake Blackshear Resort, Cordele. Santa will be in attendance.

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

Swine Time Festival: Nov. 29, Climax. Annual event sponsored by the Climax Community Club starts with a 5K race at 8:30 p.m., followed by a 10 a.m. parade. Arts and crafts, contests such as chitterlings eating, entertainment and food vendors are at the Swine Time Grounds until 4 p.m. The webiste is www.swinetimefestival.com.

Lake Holiday Light Show: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Lake Blackshear Resort, Cordele. Santa will be in attendance.

Christmas parade: 6 p.m., downtown Plains.

The Nutcracker: 7:30 p.m. The South Georgia Ballet has its 17th annual performance of the classic holiday show at the Thomasville Municipal Auditorium, 144 E. Jackson St., Thomasville. The website is www.southgeorgiaballet.org or call (229) 228-9420.

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. Contact (229) 888-3664 or (229) 733-1526 or email [email protected].

Sunday

The Nutcracker: 2:30 p.m. The South Georgia Ballet has its 17th annual performance of the classic holiday show at the Thomasville Municipal Auditorium, 144 E. Jackson St., Thomasville. The website is www.southgeorgiaballet.org or call (229) 228-9420.

Lake Holiday Light Show: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Lake Blackshear Resort, Cordele. Santa will be in attendance.

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. Contact Contact (229) 888-3664 or (229) 733-1526.

SWGA NIGHTLIFE

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.

Bogey’s: 2238 Palmyra Road, Albany. (229) 438-0181. Happy Hour every 4 p.m.-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.

Dismukes Poolhall: 1209-B N. Slappey Blvd., Albany. Open 3 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays; happy hour ‘til 7 p.m.; Wednesday, ladies night. (229) 496-9022.

88’s Bar and Lounge: Lake Blackshear Resort, Cordele. Open Mondays-Thursdays 5 p.m.-10 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 5 p.m.-midnight. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.: Flashback band.

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.

Lisa’s Benchwarmer Bar: 2422 Sylvester Road, (229) 420-5440. Karoke every night; free Wi-Fi. Wednesday, pay what you weigh; Thursday, Ladies Day; Karaoke with Thomas Friday and Saturday; September birthdays and SEC football Saturday.

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 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Friday: Still River Band with Danny and Big Ernie, 8:30 p.m. Saturday: Pure Country, 8:30 p.m. Call (229) 883-9950.

Wanee Lake Golf and RV Resort: 3821 Georgia Highway 112 West. Open to non-members. Best Ball Scramble Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. Lounge, pool, tennis, driving range. (229) 567-GOLF, or visit www.waneelake.com.

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

Evergreen Wreath Making: 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 4, Georgia Extension Service, 125 Pine Ave. Make a wreath for a door or mantel. Materials fee: $15. Contact (229) 436-7216.

Christmas parade: 6 p.m., Dec. 4, downtown Sylvester.

Dashing Through the Snow: Theatre Albany performs a Christmas comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten at 8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 11-13 and at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14. The theater is at 514 Pine Ave. Tickets are $20, general admission; $15, senior citizens; $10, students and active military. Box office: (229) 439-7141.

Festival of Lights: Annual holiday light show at Chehaw; Dec. 5-7, 11-14, 17-24, 26-28.

Christmas tree lighting: 6 p.m., Dec. 5, Freedom Park, Pelham.

Spirit of Christmas Parade: 10 a.m., Dec. 6, downtown Leesburg.

Celebration of Lights: 24th annual Christmas parade, 6 p.m., Dec. 6, downtown Albany.

Healthy & Happy Christmas Dinner: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Dec. 9, Georgia Extension Service, 125 Pine Ave. Participants will prepare a full holiday feast, then enjoy the meal. Class is limited to 12 participants. Materials fee: $15. To register, call (229) 436-7216.

Air: Cirque de la Symphonie performs with the Albany Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Albany Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: $10-$30. Contact or visit www.albanysymphony.org.

Holiday with the Chorale: 7 p.m., Dec. 15, Walden Chapel, First United Methodist Church of Albany, 306 Flint Ave. Holiday concert by the Albany Chorale. Tickets: $15, adults; $10, students. Visit albanychorale.org or email [email protected].

LATER ON

NEARBY

Lake Holiday Light Show: 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; Dec. 4-7, 11-14, 18-21 and 25-28; Lake Blackshear Resort, Cordele. Santa will be in attendance.

Christmas parade: 7 p.m., Dec. 4, downtown Americus.

Victorian Christmas: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Dec. 6, Westville, 9294 Singer Pond Road, Lumpkin. Visit all day with Father Christmas and Mrs. Christmas and participate in hands-on crafts at the 1850s historic village.. Admission: $10, adults and children; $8, seniors and active military; free, pre-kindergarteners.

Christmas parade: 5 p.m., Dec. 6, downtown Tifton.

Victorian Village by Candlelight: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Dec. 7, Georgia Museum if Agriculture and Historic Village, Tifton. Tickets: $15, sold only in advance. Tickets available at museum country store.

Victorian Christmas Festival: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Dec. 11-12, downtown Thomasville. Live entertainment, food vendors, craft vendors, community sing-a-longs, and more.

Christmas parade: 6 p.m., Dec. 11, downtown Moultrie.

Christmas parade: 6:30 p.m., Dec. 11, downtown Bainbridge.

Wiregreass Christmas: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 13, Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village, Tifton.

North Pole Express: 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Dec. 18-19, Georgia Museum if Agriculture and Historic Village, Tifton. Tickets to ride the train are $6 each.

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.