Albany Area Coming Up Calendar — Oct. 12-18

ONGOING

Albany Museum of Art

Exhibits at the museum, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Free admission; donations welcome. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Call (229) 439-8400 or visit www.albanymuseum.com.

On exhibit are:

— Motion Forward: Street Style through Oct. 29, Haley Gallery;

— Behold Revelation: The Fairy Tale Paintings of Katherine Ace exhibit through Jan. 8 in East Gallery.

— From African Hands, permanent installation, MillerCoors Gallery.

Albany Area

Arts Council

The AAAC, 215 N. Jackson St., has free admission. The council normally is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Call ahead for holiday hours. Call (229) 439-2787.

— For the Love of Color exhibit of works by Betty Utz continues through Oct. 21.

Albany Civil

Rights Institute

Located at 326 Whitney Ave., ACRI hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Closed on holidays. Call (229) 432-1698 or visit albanycivilrightsinstitute.org.

Center for Art and

Rehabilitative Energies

Located at 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.

— Artists of Randolph County II exhibit continues through Oct. 30.

Flint RiverQuarium

Located at 101 Pine Ave., Albany Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 p.m.-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 p.m.-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.

Georgia Museum

of Agriculture

and Historic Village

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College museum is at 2802 Moore Highway, Tifton. Contact (229) 391-5055 or email [email protected].

— Farm Scapes by Annie Greene exhibiting.

Jack Hadley

Black History Museum

Located at 214 Alexander St., Thomasville. Contact (229) 226-5029 or visit www.jackhadleyblackhistorymuseum.com.

Marks’ Melon Patch

8580 Albany Highway (U.S. Highway 82), Dawson. Visit www.marksmelonpatch.com.

— Sunflower Family Fun Festival: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Music by Sundowner Motel and Pachitla Creek Pickers.

— Mark’s Madness Maze & Crazy Corn: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 22-23; Music by Bill Harrell and Sundowner Motel.

— Last Chance Happy Hayridin’: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 29-30. Music by Megan McMillan and Bubba Hall.

— Corn Maze Flashlight Nights: Oct. 15, 22, 26-29.

— Dark Night Hayrides: Dark-9:30 p.m., Oct. 26-29.

SAM Shortline

SAM Shortline Excursion Train, 105 9th Ave. East, Cordele. Contact (229) 276-0755 or visit samshortline.com.

— A Day Out With Thomas: 10 a.m., Oct. 21-23 and 29-30.

Terrell History Museum

Located at 211 W. Lee St., Dawson, is open by appointment. Call (229) 995-2866.

Thronateeska Heritage Center

Located at 100 W. Roosevelt Ave. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays-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.

Tifton Museum of

Arts and Heritage

Located at 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].

— Second Time Around: The Hubcap as Art exhibit through Sunday.

Wetherbee

Planetarium

Located at the Thronateeska Heritage Center, 100 W. Roosevelt Ave. Show schedule: Thursdays-Saturdays; 10:30 a.m., “Molecularium”; 11:30 a.m., “Earth Moon and Sun”; 1 p.m., “Astronomyths”; 2 p.m., “Two Small Pieces of Glass”; 3 p.m., “Black Holes.” Check with museum for schedule changes.

THURSDAY

Rise N Shine: 7:30 a.m. coffee and networking; 8 a.m. breakfast and program, Hilton Garden Inn, Front Street. Albany Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast focuses on Partners In Excellence program. Tickets: $25, chamber member through today, $30 after; $35, nonmember through today, $40 afterward. Contact [email protected] or visit www.albanyga.com.

Senior Moment: 10 a.m., Albany Museum of Art, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Participants will be able to enjoy complimentary coffee and time to socialize in AMA galleries. Contact (229) 439-8400 or visit albanymuseum.org.

’Tis the Season for Photography: Digital photography class is 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays Oct. 13-Nov. 10 at Albany Technical College. Instructed by Walt Petruska, the class is $99 per participant. Contact (229) 430-3867 to register.

Albany Chorale: 7 p.m., Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church. Chorale’s season-opening concert is “Faure Requiem.” Tickets: $15, adult,; $10, student; free, children under 10.

FRIDAY

Adult Art Classes: 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m., Albany Museum of Art, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Calligraphy with Ann Young. Registrtion fee: $50, AMA members; $60, nonmembers. Each class is $20, members; $25, nonmembers. Contact (229) 439-8400 or visit albanysymphony.org.

Brittany Birthday Bash: The stage, Chehaw, 105 Chehaw Park Road. Gates open 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m. Josh Thompson performs with Mac George Band and DJ Jazzy Joe opening. Tickets: $20, available at Harvest Moon, Merry Acres Hotel & MaeBrey Market. No coolers. All proceeds benefit Brittany Kerfoot Memorial Project to help improve existing playgrounds in the community.

Dinner and Dance: American Legion Post 30, 2916 Gillionville Road, Albany. Dinner, 6:30 p.m.; dancing, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Music by Ed McRee and Don Turner. RSVP or contact at (229) 435-5450.

Swamp Gravy: Home: 7:30 p.m., Cotton Hall, Colquitt. New edition of Georgia’s Official Folk Like Play. Tickets: $22. Call (229) 758-5450 for visit swampgravy.org.

Moultrie Staggerwing Country Jamboree: 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Gary Page and The Country Rockers, featuring Billy Wilson, Wayne Watson, Lalla Lehmann, Emmitt Page and Gary Page and karaoke; next door to Sunbelt Expo in Moultrie, raffles, (229) 603-2224 or (229) 449-8586.

VFW Dance: 8:30 p.m.-midnight, VFW Post 2785, 312 Philema Road. Music by Steel River Band with Big Ernie and Danny.

SATURDAY

BurnFEST: Albany VFW, Philema Road. second annual event includes 10 a.m. Dice Run (registration at 9 a.m.) followed by lunch and auction. Concert is 2 p.m.-midnight concert with lineup including Hatcher Station, Roarshack, James Bragg, Soulshine, Ryn Crider, Skyelyon, 4 Daze Dead, Caliber Band and Justin Dukes. Event honors the late Dan Harden, a fire inspector and motorcyclist. Proceeds benefit Georgia Firefighters Association Burn Camp. Concert cost: $10. Contact Amy Bacon at (229) 854-318 or email [email protected].

Tift Park Community Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Tift Park, Fifth Avenue. Local produce, food vendors and arts and crafts. Contact: (229) 352-1974.

Downtown Sylvester Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 108 N. Main St., Sylvester. Local produce, food vendors and arts and crafts.

Wiregrass Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-noon, behind the Country Store at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton. Local produce, food vendors and arts and crafts. Free admission to market.

Flint River Habitat for Humanity Celebration: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Habitat for Humanity, 717 Pine Ave., Albany. Flint chapter celebrates its 30th anniversary with food, raffles and bounce house. Cake-cutting ceremony is at 1 p.m.

Brittany Birthday Bash: The Stage, Chehaw, 105 Chehaw Park Road. Gates open at noon, music at 12:30 p.m. Corn hole tournament at 1 p.m. Entertainment by Ryan West Band following openers DJ Billy Ocean, Anne Cline, Riley Anderson, Lee Pilcher, Kyle & Scott Nichols and Stephen Harrell. Bounce houses for kids. Tickets: $10, available at Harvest Moon, Merry Acres Hotel & Maebrey Market. Cooler fee: $15. Children 12 and younger admitted free. All proceeds benefit Brittany Kerfoot Memorial Project to help improve existing playgrounds in the community.

Swamp Gravy: Home: 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Cotton Hall, Colquitt. New edition of Georgia’s Official Folk Like Play. Tickets: $22. Call (229) 758-5450 for visit swampgravy.org.

Pelham Country Jamboree: 5 p.m.-11 p.m., 153 W. Railroad St., Pelham. Entertainment by Cotton Boll Express featuring special guests Lalla Leaman, Mack Harrison, Gary Page, Jeff Howell, Roy Weeks and Joann Wells. Contact (229) 603-2224 or (229) 449-8586.

Albany Municipal Auditorium Centennial Celebration Concert & Honors: 7 p.m., Albany Municipal Auditorium, 201 N. Jackson St. City of Albany win honor heroes who have impacted the community. Featured will be performances by the Albany Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Theater South, Theatre Albany, the Freedom Singers, the Georgia Mass Choir, Willy Moody, Karla Heath-Sands and others. Tickets: $10. Contact the downtown manager’s office at (229) 483-7665.

Halloween Ballroom Dancing: 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Hasan Shrine Temple ballroom, 1822 Palmyra Road. Attire: Costumes encouraged but not required. Cost: $10 per person. Desserts, snacks, and coffee provided; soft drinks available. Music provided by DJ Kurt Baker. Contact Michelle Oaks at (229) 869-0566.

TUESDAY

Toddler Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.-11:30, Albany Museum of Art, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Toddlers and parents have activity, gallery exploration and story time. Cost: $5 (free for AMA members). Contact: (229) 439-8400.

Wild Game Dinner: Potter Community Center, Albany. 24th annual fundraiser for Boy Scouts South Georgia Council starts at 5:30 p.m., reception and silent auction, with 6 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. live auction. Gun raffle tickets: $25 each. Tickets: $40, individual. Contact (229) 436-7226.

Pelham Country Jamboree line dancing lessons: 6 p.m.-8 p.m., downtown Pelham across from train depot. Donation of $5 required to help raise money for Saturday Jamboree. Contact Regina Hurst at (229) 294-0520, (229) 405-2027 or (229) 603-2224.

Oct. 21

Swamp Gravy: Home: 7:30 p.m., Cotton Hall, Colquitt. New edition of Georgia’s Official Folk Like Play. Tickets: $22. Call (229) 758-5450 for visit swampgravy.org.

Oct. 22

Swamp Gravy: Home: 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Cotton Hall, Colquitt. New edition of Georgia’s Official Folk Like Play. Tickets: $22. Call (229) 758-5450 for visit swampgravy.org.

Oct. 23

The Sunday Symphony in Stained Glass: 4 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 212 N. Jefferson St., Albany. Chamber concert series features the Peachtree String Quartet. Tickets: $20, adults; $10, students. Contact the Albany Symphony Orchestra at (229) 430-8933 or visit albanysymphony.org.

Oct. 27

The Disturbing Disappearance of the Blue Monkey: World premiere of play by Ed Sala is 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27-29 and Nov. 4-5; 2 p.m. Nov. 6; Theatre Albany, 514 Pine Ave.

Oct. 28

Tricks & Treats: 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Albany Flint RiverQuarium, 117 Pine Ave., and Thronateeska Heritage Center, 100 W. Roosevelt Ave. Tickets: $6, costumed; $8, no costume; free to members. Tickets available at both locations.

Bottles and Brushes: 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton. Featured work is “Sassy Rooster” by artist and instructor Brenda Rose. Participants can bring their favorite beverage while enjoying an evening of creativity. Cost: $25, individual; $40, couple. Registration required. Contact Polly Huff, assistant director and curator, at [email protected].

Dinner and Dance: American Legion Post 30, 2916 Gillionville Road, Albany. Dinner, 6:30 p.m.; dancing, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Music by Ed McRee and Don Turner. RSVP or contact at (229) 435-5450.

A Mini Moller Movie: 8 p.m., Rylander Theatre, 310 W. Lamar St., Americus. The Rylander’s 1928 Moller Pipe Organ stars as organist Ron Carter accompanies a showing of the 1925 film “The Phantom of the Opera.” Tickets go on sale Oct. 11. Admission: $10, adults; 5, students K-12. Contact the theater box office at (229) 931-0001 or visit rylander.org.

Oct. 29

Spooktacular at Chehaw: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Zoo Plaza, Chehaw, 105 Chehaw Park Road. Games, costume contest, prizes, candy and animal enrichment. Free with zoo admission.

Building Unity in the Community: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tallulah Massey Park, Rosebrier Avenue, Albany. 7th annual cookout and activities event is conducted by the Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office. Free to the public.

Chips and Treats: 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Albany Humane Society, 1705 W. Oakridge Drive. Constume contest for kids and pets, trick or treating, bounce house, $15 pet microchips, paw/face painting and hot dog plates. Contact (229) 888-7387 or visit www.albanyhumanesociety.com.

Oct. 30

Dive In and Discovery Fest: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 1618 W. Third Ave., Albany. Fall Festival is a deep sea adventure “navigating” coral reefs, “diving” for pearls, “swimming” with jelly fish and discovering fun at the bottom of the sea. Free event includes games, prizes, candy and food.

A Jazz Vesper Experience: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Albany Museum of Art, 311 Meadowlark Drive. The start of Renaissance Connection’s Jazzin in the Quarters series, concert features regional Jazz band Southern Art Music Ensemble and soprano vocalist Erlencia Mumphery. Event includes music, art, silent auction and Jazz Supper Club meal prepared by Chef Travis Robinson. Proceeds benefit Renaissance Connection to assist in promoting the arts in Southwest Georgia. Tickets: $35, advance; $40, at the door. To purchase tickets, visit www.renaissanceconnect.com or call (229) 436-0802.

Nov. 1

Booking signing: 6:30 p.m., Albany Civil Rights Institute, 326 Whitney Ave. Cynthia Cariche Carter will sign copies of her book, “Ask Grandma.”

Nov. 5

Harvest Fall Festival in the Heart of Town: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Damascus. second annual event includes live music, arts and crafts, vendors and fun.

Nov. 12

A Salute to America: 7:30 p.m., Albany Municipal Auditorium, 201 N. Jackson St. Season-opening performance by the Albany Symphony Orchestra features guest performers pianist Kadisha Onalbayeva and the Kazakh String Quartet, the national string quartet of Kazakhstan. The salute to U.S. armed forces includes Copland’s “Appalachian Spring” and Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Tickets are $25, adults; $10, students. Pre-concert notes at 6:30 p.m. included in admission. Post-concert Conductor’s Circle social at Albany Area Arts Council, 215 N. Jackson St., is $20. Contact (229) 430-8933 or visit www.albanysymphony.org.

Ballroom Dancing: 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Hasan Shrine Temple ballroom, 1822 Palmyra Road. Attire: Dressy casual. Cost: $10 per person. Desserts, snacks, and coffee provided; soft drinks available. Music provided by DJ Kurt Baker. Contact Michelle Oaks at (229) 869-0566.

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