**To allow yourself plenty of time to enjoy the Buford Corn Maze, remember to purchase your tickets at least one hour before closing. The ticket booth will close one hour before the maze closes each evening. Thank you.**

SEPTEMBER

OPENING WEEKEND (Sept. 1, 2): 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
LABOR DAY  (Sept. 3): 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Fridays: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sundays: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Haunted Forest will open on Friday, September 21, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 4^th.

OCTOBER

Mondays and Wednesdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. *including Columbus Day
Fridays and Saturdays: 10 a.m. – midnight
Sundays: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Extended hours for Halloween & Haunted Forest:
(Oct. 29, 30  31) 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

NOVEMBER

Fridays: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: noon – 10 p.m.
Haunted Forest last day – Sunday, Nov. 4
Corn Maze last day – Sunday, Nov. 11

Activities

Corn Maze

Gather your friends and family for fun around every corner in our five-acre corn maze!

Popcorn Jumping Pillow

Kids literally jump for joy at the sight out our Popcorn Jumping Pillow! Located in our Kids’ Corner, it’s included with your paid admission! It’s fun for ALL ages – even parents and grandparents can jump!

Combine Slide

NEW IN 2017! Ready to play? We’ve added a new combine slide to our Kid’s CORNer this year, and can’t wait to have you join us for the fun!

 

 

 

 

 

Hey Hey Hayride

Your trip to the Buford Corn Maze isn’t complete unless you take a hayride! Circle the maze and go through the woods on a ride filled with hay and fun. If you enjoyed our hayride in the past, you’ll really enjoy it this year – we’ve added a new twist! The hayride is sponsored by Kid’s Dentistry of North Georgia and is handicap accessible.

Pumpkins

Walk through our pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin for your Halloween jack o’lantern! We also have gourds and mini pumpkins to add to your fall decorations.

 

 

 

 

Corn Box

You read that right! It’s not a sandbox… it’s a corn box! Children will have a blast sitting in fresh, clean shelled corn, running their arms and legs through it. The best part? It won’t get sand in your car!

 

 

 

 

Haunted Forest

Ready to be spooked? Our haunted forest is family-friendly for kids ages 10 and up!

Click here to see the hours of the Haunted Forest

Pony Rides

We’ll have pony rides throughout the entire season. You won’t want to miss it!
*Please note that there is a separate charge for pony rides ($5.00 per ride), and rides stop at 9:00 p.m. because our ponies have to go to bed early!

Animal Viewing

What’s a trip to the farm without seeing the animals? We have goats, pigs, chickens and more for you to visit with while you’re here. Our animal viewing area is located right by the Kid’s CORNer play area!

 

 

Photo Opportunities

Are you looking for a place to take family photos this fall, or to catch a few silly shots of the kids? From antique tractors to animal cutouts and fields of corn to hayride fun, we have several photo opportunities at the Buford Corn Maze!

Concessions

Walking through the maze can make anyone hungry or thirsty. But don’t fret! We’ve got you covered inside the big barn! Concessions are available on site for an additional fee.

13th ANNUAL CORN MAZE
Tickets: $14 ALL ACCESS PASS + tax (available to all ages 3 and up) includes an unlimited corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin train, petting zoo, farm slides, skeeball, duck races plus five shots per person at the apple cannon
Concessions: Jaemor has a small concession stand with drinks, cookies, fried pies, kettle corn, chips and funnel cakes under the Shed pavilion at the corn maze.
Pumpkin Patch: Opens September 22, 2018. Available in October during maze hours only.
For more information: http://www.jaemorfarms.com/corn-maze

September Hours: 
Saturdays           10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sundays              1 p.m.-6 p.m.

October Hours:
Fridays               10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Saturdays           10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sundays              1 p.m.-7 p.m.

*Fall break hours: October 8-25th 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

November 2-4 Hours: 
Fridays               10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturdays           10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sundays              1 p.m.-6 p.m.

Looking for a place to be scared silly? Visit Haunted Forest on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights starting Sept. 21 through Nov. 4!

The 20-minute haunt attraction opens at dark and takes guest through a winding maze inside and out. The Haunted Forest is not recommended for children under the age of 8 unless accompanied by an adult.

https://www.facebook.com/events/450146162161833/

• Friday, September 21 at 6 PM – 10 PM

• Buford Corn Maze 4470 Bennett Rd, Buford, Georgia 30519

Join us for lots of fall festivities! This year’s scarecrow trail will be bigger than ever! Come see all the unique and fun scarecrows.
Browse through the pumpkin patch and pick your perfect pumpkin (Starting October 1st)

Enjoy the wool jump, pumpkin patch, wildlife walk and much more! All this included with your admission to the Zoo!

Cost is Zoo admission plus any add-ons you may like!

Featuring:
•Themed Scarecrows
• Hayrides – $7
•Wool Jump
•Pumpkin Patch
*Meet and Greet with a variety of animals

On Sept. 28, the Buford Corn Maze Pumpkin Patch opens! Shop our amazing selection of pumpkins from Sept. 28-Nov. 11!

• Friday, September 28 at 10 AM

• Buford Corn Maze 4470 Bennett Rd, Buford, Georgia 30519

Come to experience the third annual Squarecrow takeover in Historic Downtown Gainesville! Vote for your favorite Squarecrow on our Facebook page between October 12 and 30! Winner will be announced on Halloween.

Interested in participating in this year’s contest? Please contact Main Street Gainesville, the city-sponsored nonprofit organization that supports the downtown business district: 770-297-1141 or mainestreet@gainesville.org.

Date Nights are unique art experiences that help you to tap into your inner artist and pull out a true masterpiece! Join us on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Bring your significant other, child, friend, co-worker, etc. In 2 hours, you will leave with a finished art piece you may display and be proud of. You can also create your own private party, pick your own theme or choose one of ours.

This event is for all skill levels, no prior experience necessary. Call to schedule your Date Night today at 770-536-2575 or register on-line! Must register by 10 a.m. day of class. The cost is $25 per person, BYOB RSVP required. For more information, call us at770-536-2575 or email info@qvac.org.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Tuesday: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

ADMISSION & FEES

Date Night Rate $25 per person

FACILITY AMENITIES

Accessible by Public Transportation

Bus / Motorcoach Parking on Site

Free Parking

Parking on Site

Party Facilities

Public Restrooms

GENERAL INFORMATION

Family-friendly

Handicapped Accessible

GROUP AMENITIES

Group-friendly

Motorcoach-friendly

NEAR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY

85

985

PAYMENT OPTIONS

American Express

Discover

Mastercard

Visa

SUITABLE FOR AGES

All Ages

TYPE

Antique, Craft & Hobby

Arts & Culture

Entertainment

Family Friendly

Too Marvelous For Words: A Tribute to Nat King Cole starring Keith David

Johnny Friendly, the host of the weekly radio show “Legends of American Music,” has somehow managed to land Nat “King’ Cole as his featured guest. Such is the framework for this theatrical concert: “TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS: a celebration of Nat “King” Cole” starring Keith David as Nat “King” Cole. Featuring a full jazz group plus strings, “Too Marvelous For Words” is a joyful, swinging and theatrical journey into the music and life of one of America’s greatest artists, and during the course of the show, the real (and imagined) audience gets to experience the breadth of Cole’s artistry. In this regard, “TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS” is not a typical concert,  and with singer/actor Keith David at the helm, the audience leaves humming this wonderful music and ruminating on the many fascinating aspects of Nat’s life.

RoshambeauX: /rō/SHam/bō/ (ROCKTRONIC)
Atlanta’s Roshambeaux is a two-piece semi-electronic outfit that rocks the house like no two-piece semi-electronic outfit you’ve ever heard before. Working overtime whenever they mount a stage, singer-guitarist Kyle Iconic, and drummer J. Chastain trade off on keyboards while using their respective axes to trigger various loops and effects, raising a fiercely funk ruckus that has as much in common with acid rock and R&B as it does with EDM.

BUFORD MUSIC FESTIVAL

The City of Buford and Buford Community Center present the 7th annual Buford Music Festival on the Lawn featuring LOCASH and Michael Ray with The Cadillac Three and special guest The Daniel Lee Band.  Admission is Free!

LOCASH is a Country music duo made up of singer-songwriters Chris Lucas and Preston Brust, natives of Baltimore, Maryland, and Indianapolis, Indiana, respectively. With a sound that fuses modern Country and classic heartland Rock with an edgy vocal blend, the independently-minded partners are revered as “one of Nashville’s hardest-working acts” (Rolling Stone) whose live show “has consistently been among the most energetic and entertaining in the country music genre” (Billboard). With two albums and eight charting singles to their credit, LOCASH broke out in 2015 with their gracious GOLD-certified hit, “I Love This Life,” followed by the flirtatious GOLD-certified #1 smash, “I Know Somebody” – their first trip to the top of the Country radio airplay charts – and 2017’s fun-loving romantic anthem “Ring on Every Finger.” All three singles were part of their Reviver Records album debut, THE FIGHTERS, which was released in the summer of 2016 to Top 15 success.

The follow up to THE FIGHTERS is expected in 2018, with the forthcoming album’s first single “Don’t Get Better Than That” available now on all digital platforms. As songwriters, Lucas and Brust have scored two undeniable hits (Keith Urban’s #1 “You Gonna Fly” in 2011 and Tim McGraw’s PLATINUM-certified “Truck Yeah” in 2012). In 2017, they earned their first round of awards show recognition, nominated at the ACM Awards for New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year, the CMT Music Awards for Duo Video of the Year (“I Know Somebody”), and the CMA Awards for Vocal Duo of the Year.

Award-winning, internationally-renowned, Australian blues legend Geoff Achison will be making a stop in Downtown Gainesville for a FREE live performance on Saturday, Oct. 20!

Stay tuned for info on openers and more details, and check out some of Geoff’s music here: https://www.geoffachison.com/video/

Mark your calendars for an awesome night!

Enjoy a Day with the Trees

“I speak for the trees for the trees have no tongues.” ― Dr. Seuss, The Lorax 

• WHEN: Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• WHERE: Elachee Visitor Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504
  DIRECTIONS / MAP 

Highlights

Tree Sale

Elachee offers a fabulous selection of deciduous and evergreen trees, and shrubs hardy up to Zone 5. These hard to find and favorite species are ideal for pollinators and wildlife. See selection listed below. All major credit cards accepted. PRESS RELEASE

Proceeds from the tree sale benefit Elachee Nature Science Center’s environmental education and conservation initiatives.

Special Guest Cancellation Notice: Unfortunately, Elachee’s scheduled special guest Mark Warren has fallen ill and will not be present during this event.

Want More Trees?

ADMISSION: $5 Per Person, FREE for Elachee Members
From 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., join Elachee Naturalists on guided tree identification hikes that will explore the unique eco-diversity of the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve, one of Georgia’s largest protected green spaces. Fee also covers admission to Elachee’s natural history and live animal exhibits.

Gainesville’s biggest party is back!

The 4th annual Adult Halloween is going to be the best yet, with music, dancing, costume contests, drinks, and a night of grown-up fun, all for free! Start planning your costume now and mark your calendar for an amazing night. 👻🎃🦇🙀

150,000 Pieces of Candy!
Petting Zoo, Games and More!
Join us at the Midtown Greenway for a safe and fun afternoon of trick or treating!

08Carnival Rides  •  Balloon Rides  •  Kids games  •  Fun  •  Food  •  And more!
See the list below for activities. There is so much to do and all the proceeds from the event will support our two charities, Family Promise and the Hall County Animal Shelter. Hot air balloons will be onsite only during select times (weather permitting). Please check scheduled times below for balloon arrivals.

Admission is $10 per adult, $5 for kids 3-5 and kids under 2 FREE

Schedule of Activities

Admission and tethered balloon rides are cash only. An ATM will be available onsite. The schedule is subject to change without notice. All balloon events are dependent upon weather.

Halloween Howl

**To allow yourself plenty of time to enjoy the Buford Corn Maze, remember to purchase your tickets at least one hour before closing. The ticket booth will close one hour before the maze closes each evening. Thank you.**

SEPTEMBER

OPENING WEEKEND (Sept. 1, 2): 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
LABOR DAY  (Sept. 3): 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Fridays: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sundays: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Haunted Forest will open on Friday, September 21, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 4^th.

OCTOBER

Mondays and Wednesdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. *including Columbus Day
Fridays and Saturdays: 10 a.m. – midnight
Sundays: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Extended hours for Halloween & Haunted Forest:
(Oct. 29, 30  31) 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

NOVEMBER

Fridays: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: noon – 10 p.m.
Haunted Forest last day – Sunday, Nov. 4
Corn Maze last day – Sunday, Nov. 11

Activities

Corn Maze

Gather your friends and family for fun around every corner in our five-acre corn maze!

Popcorn Jumping Pillow

Kids literally jump for joy at the sight out our Popcorn Jumping Pillow! Located in our Kids’ Corner, it’s included with your paid admission! It’s fun for ALL ages – even parents and grandparents can jump!

Combine Slide

NEW IN 2017! Ready to play? We’ve added a new combine slide to our Kid’s CORNer this year, and can’t wait to have you join us for the fun!

 

 

 

 

 

Hey Hey Hayride

Your trip to the Buford Corn Maze isn’t complete unless you take a hayride! Circle the maze and go through the woods on a ride filled with hay and fun. If you enjoyed our hayride in the past, you’ll really enjoy it this year – we’ve added a new twist! The hayride is sponsored by Kid’s Dentistry of North Georgia and is handicap accessible.

Pumpkins

Walk through our pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin for your Halloween jack o’lantern! We also have gourds and mini pumpkins to add to your fall decorations.

 

 

 

 

Corn Box

You read that right! It’s not a sandbox… it’s a corn box! Children will have a blast sitting in fresh, clean shelled corn, running their arms and legs through it. The best part? It won’t get sand in your car!

 

 

 

 

Haunted Forest

Ready to be spooked? Our haunted forest is family-friendly for kids ages 10 and up!

Click here to see the hours of the Haunted Forest

Pony Rides

We’ll have pony rides throughout the entire season. You won’t want to miss it!
*Please note that there is a separate charge for pony rides ($5.00 per ride), and rides stop at 9:00 p.m. because our ponies have to go to bed early!

Animal Viewing

What’s a trip to the farm without seeing the animals? We have goats, pigs, chickens and more for you to visit with while you’re here. Our animal viewing area is located right by the Kid’s CORNer play area!

 

 

Photo Opportunities

Are you looking for a place to take family photos this fall, or to catch a few silly shots of the kids? From antique tractors to animal cutouts and fields of corn to hayride fun, we have several photo opportunities at the Buford Corn Maze!

Concessions

Walking through the maze can make anyone hungry or thirsty. But don’t fret! We’ve got you covered inside the big barn! Concessions are available on site for an additional fee.

13th ANNUAL CORN MAZE
Tickets: $14 ALL ACCESS PASS + tax (available to all ages 3 and up) includes an unlimited corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin train, petting zoo, farm slides, skeeball, duck races plus five shots per person at the apple cannon
Concessions: Jaemor has a small concession stand with drinks, cookies, fried pies, kettle corn, chips and funnel cakes under the Shed pavilion at the corn maze.
Pumpkin Patch: Opens September 22, 2018. Available in October during maze hours only.
For more information: http://www.jaemorfarms.com/corn-maze

September Hours: 
Saturdays           10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sundays              1 p.m.-6 p.m.

October Hours:
Fridays               10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Saturdays           10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sundays              1 p.m.-7 p.m.

*Fall break hours: October 8-25th 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

November 2-4 Hours: 
Fridays               10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturdays           10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sundays              1 p.m.-6 p.m.

Looking for a place to be scared silly? Visit Haunted Forest on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights starting Sept. 21 through Nov. 4!

The 20-minute haunt attraction opens at dark and takes guest through a winding maze inside and out. The Haunted Forest is not recommended for children under the age of 8 unless accompanied by an adult.

https://www.facebook.com/events/450146162161833/

• Friday, September 21 at 6 PM – 10 PM

• Buford Corn Maze 4470 Bennett Rd, Buford, Georgia 30519

On Sept. 28, the Buford Corn Maze Pumpkin Patch opens! Shop our amazing selection of pumpkins from Sept. 28-Nov. 11!

• Friday, September 28 at 10 AM

• Buford Corn Maze 4470 Bennett Rd, Buford, Georgia 30519

Of all the groups running at Road Atlanta, SCCA encompasses the widest variety of competition vehicles. On any given weekend you’re likely to see races with production-based cars from the smallest commuter vehicle through fire-breathing Corvettes and Vipers, single-seat formula cars from 40 hp VW engines and 600cc motorcycle drivetrains through winged monsters that resemble F1 or Indy Cars, purpose-built, tube frame “silhouette” GT cars that resemble production cars, and multiple classes of open cockpit sports racers with varying levels of performance. And while we don’t (yet) have a class for SUVs or mini-vans, we DO have a class for compact pickup trucks!

Based on the beloved 1939 film that has been entertaining families for generations, Frank Baum’s Wizard of Oz is now re-imagined for the stage, full of the familiar songs from the Oscar®-winning movie score and special effects that take us on an unforgettable adventure in an unfamiliar world of munchkins, magic and witches. Journey with Dorothy and her iconic friends on the Yellow Brick Road, where they must band together to confront surprises and danger on their quest for the Emerald City. This is DEFINITELY not Kansas. Don’t miss your chance to rediscover the real story of Oz in this fantastic musical treat. Rated PG

“There’s no plot like one that stays grounded in the humanity of its characters and, no matter how Technicolor the grass on the other side, there’s no place like home.”  – MELBOURNE DAILY REVIEW

Learn to set up and use a telescope, then embark on a guided tour of the night sky to see the first quarter moon and bright seasonal stars. Most meaningful for adults and children aged 8 and older. Program begins at dusk. Bring a flashlight and pencil.

Planets visible this month: Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

LOCATION: This program takes place at Chicopee Lake, 2100 Calvary Church Road in Gainesville DIRECTIONS

Pre-Registration Required: Call 770-535-1976 to reserve your spot.

Program Fee: 

• $10/Adult
• $5/Child (12 and under)
• Elachee Members FREE

Season 3 of the Bluegrass Farm Jam Concert Series kicks off with a performance from the Edgar Loudermilk Band featuring Jeff Autry. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the The Bluegrass Farm Jam Youth All-Star Band opening up the evening of music at 6:00 p.m. Following the concert, an open jam will be available. Family-friendly and always fun!

Date Nights are unique art experiences that help you to tap into your inner artist and pull out a true masterpiece! Join us on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Bring your significant other, child, friend, co-worker, etc. In 2 hours, you will leave with a finished art piece you may display and be proud of. You can also create your own private party, pick your own theme or choose one of ours.

This event is for all skill levels, no prior experience necessary. Call to schedule your Date Night today at 770-536-2575 or register on-line! Must register by 10 a.m. day of class. The cost is $25 per person, BYOB RSVP required. For more information, call us at770-536-2575 or email info@qvac.org.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Tuesday: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

ADMISSION & FEES

Date Night Rate $25 per person

FACILITY AMENITIES

Accessible by Public Transportation

Bus / Motorcoach Parking on Site

Free Parking

Parking on Site

Party Facilities

Public Restrooms

GENERAL INFORMATION

Family-friendly

Handicapped Accessible

GROUP AMENITIES

Group-friendly

Motorcoach-friendly

NEAR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY

85

985

PAYMENT OPTIONS

American Express

Discover

Mastercard

Visa

SUITABLE FOR AGES

All Ages

TYPE

Antique, Craft & Hobby

Arts & Culture

Entertainment

Family Friendly

Our November Flowery Branch Block Party will be featuring a Flowery branch Christmas. Admission is free. Food trucks and a cash bar will be available.

https://www.facebook.com/lakelaniercvb/

https://branchblockparty.com/

The National Auto Sports Association (NASA) will be back to roar around Road Atlanta’s track! With race and high-performance street cars, you will see great competition and variety! NASA features High-Performance Driver’s Education (HPDE) and semi-pro racing from American Iron to SpecMiata, NASA has something for everyone to enjoy! Don’t forget there will be a Teenage Driving Survival School for your new drivers to take, sign them up today! NASA also features an annual Santa’s Toy Drive in December where the gate fee is a Toy worth $20 that goes to charity! June 17-18

http://www.roadatlanta.com/nasa2 

Bluegrass Farm Jam, Concert Series Season 3, at beautiful Jaemor Farm! Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; the Bluegrass Farm Jam All-Star Youth Band kicks off the evening and opens up for the Edgar Loudermilk Band featuring Jeff Autry The concert is followed by an open jam! Come on out and enjoy a family-friendly evening of entertainment!

City of Oakwood’s Annual

Start your Holiday Season off with fun, food, fellowship and the sound of Christmas music performed by live choirs and groups. We’ll have hamburgers, hot dogs, marshmallows, hot chocolate, cookies, popcorn and pictures with Santa all for FREE. We hope to see you and your families at our event.

Learn to set up and use a telescope, then embark on a guided tour of the night sky to see the first quarter moon and bright seasonal stars. Most meaningful for adults and children aged 8 and older. Program begins at dusk. Bring a flashlight and pencil.

Planets visible this month: Mars, Saturn

LOCATION: This program takes place at Chicopee Lake, 2100 Calvary Church Road in Gainesville DIRECTIONS

Pre-Registration Required: Call 770-535-1976 to reserve your spot.

Program Fee: 

• $10/Adult
• $5/Child (12 and under)
• Elachee Members FREE

Date Nights are unique art experiences that help you to tap into your inner artist and pull out a true masterpiece! Join us on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Bring your significant other, child, friend, co-worker, etc. In 2 hours, you will leave with a finished art piece you may display and be proud of. You can also create your own private party, pick your own theme or choose one of ours.

This event is for all skill levels, no prior experience necessary. Call to schedule your Date Night today at 770-536-2575 or register on-line! Must register by 10 a.m. day of class. The cost is $25 per person, BYOB RSVP required. For more information, call us at770-536-2575 or email info@qvac.org.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Tuesday: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

ADMISSION & FEES

Date Night Rate $25 per person

FACILITY AMENITIES

Accessible by Public Transportation

Bus / Motorcoach Parking on Site

Free Parking

Parking on Site

Party Facilities

Public Restrooms

GENERAL INFORMATION

Family-friendly

Handicapped Accessible

GROUP AMENITIES

Group-friendly

Motorcoach-friendly

NEAR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY

85

985

PAYMENT OPTIONS

American Express

Discover

Mastercard

Visa

SUITABLE FOR AGES

All Ages

TYPE

Antique, Craft & Hobby

Arts & Culture

Entertainment

Family Friendly

John Driskell Hopkins (founding member of the Zac Brown Band) has released his second-holiday album, entitled You Better Watch Out, with The Joe Gransden Big Band. This follows the success of In the Spirit: A Celebration of the Holidays, released in 2015 with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra (and on vinyl in 2016).

Join John Driskell Hopkins and The Joe Gransden Big Band for a spectacular holiday concert.

Like fine art, the great music stays with us through the years to enjoy and to share. 

“The best act of its genre on the music scene today,” the Bill Pinkney legacy group still reflects the entire Legendary Drifters presence in the music industry and weaves a blend of nostalgic magic and on-stage excitement with a 21st Century twist.  Today’s sophisticated and informed music lovers reject generic imitations, and, accordingly, The Original Drifters® remain in demand.

“The Drifters were the all-time greatest Atlantic recording group,” said Ahmet Ertegun, founder of Atlantic Recording Company and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  In 1988 the Rockhall inducted the seven significant contributors to The Drifters’ legacy – originals Clyde McPhatter, Bill Pinkney, and Gerhart Thrasher, and subsequent members Johnny Moore, Ben E. King, Rudy Lewis, and Charlie Thomas – the recognized Drifters.

Perhaps Steve Leggett said it best.  “Blessed with a succession of great lead singers, the  immortal  Drifters provided the prototype for R&B vocal groups and set the stage for the onset of the soul with over ten years of marvelous singles beginning in 1953.”

Date Nights are unique art experiences that help you to tap into your inner artist and pull out a true masterpiece! Join us on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Bring your significant other, child, friend, co-worker, etc. In 2 hours, you will leave with a finished art piece you may display and be proud of. You can also create your own private party, pick your own theme or choose one of ours.

This event is for all skill levels, no prior experience necessary. Call to schedule your Date Night today at 770-536-2575 or register on-line! Must register by 10 a.m. day of class. The cost is $25 per person, BYOB RSVP required. For more information, call us at770-536-2575 or email info@qvac.org.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Tuesday: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

ADMISSION & FEES

Date Night Rate $25 per person

FACILITY AMENITIES

Accessible by Public Transportation

Bus / Motorcoach Parking on Site

Free Parking

Parking on Site

Party Facilities

Public Restrooms

GENERAL INFORMATION

Family-friendly

Handicapped Accessible

GROUP AMENITIES

Group-friendly

Motorcoach-friendly

NEAR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY

85

985

PAYMENT OPTIONS

American Express

Discover

Mastercard

Visa

SUITABLE FOR AGES

All Ages

TYPE

Antique, Craft & Hobby

Arts & Culture

Entertainment

Family Friendly

Classic Nashville Roadshow featuring Jason Petty & Katie Deal

Remember when June fell for Johnny and Loretta was just a coal miner’s daughter?  Let Classic Nashville Roadshow take you on a journey down memory lane with your favorite classic hits honoring the world’s most beloved country greats!  Classic Nashville Roadshow features renowned duets, such as “Golden Ring,” “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man,” and “Jackson”; poignant tunes like “Crazy” and “He Stopped Loving Her Today”; and gospel traditions such as “Will The Circle Be Unbroken.”  Get swept back in time with songs made famous by Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, and many, many more.

The laughs are nonstop when a company of second-tier actors stumble through their final rehearsal of “Nothing On,” a silly sex romp, and can’t even get through the first act without serious and hilarious problems. Cut to an actual performance, when the whole set turns around revealing the uproarious but silent backstage shenanigans as the performance staggers on despite love triangles, dementia and a well-loved flask. When their theatre world turns again, we see the actors in their last stop on the tour, when the show (and cast) are on their last legs and the backstage drama erupts in door-slamming, trouser-dropping chaos that defines farce. Playwright Michael Frayn’s comedy, established as both a classic farce and a fiendishly ingenious homage to the form, has enjoyed 3 Broadway runs.  Rated PG13

Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. Men On Boats is the true(ish) history of John Wesley Powell’s 1869 expedition, when the one-armed captain and a crew of insane yet loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. Using convention made familiar in Broadway blockbuster Hamilton, this thrilling and comical new play helps modern audiences envision Powell’s historic trip using 19th-century customs but 21st–century language. And one more thing that helps us understand these men out of their comfort zone… all the men are portrayed by women, in a gently exaggerated style that both highlights and mocks the clichés of the hero adventurer archetype. Join us for a wild ride down the uncharted rivers! Written by Jaclyn Backhaus. Rated PG13

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE PRESENTED BY THEATRE BUFORD

COST: $30-$35

Born in Chicago and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Francine Reed has had a passion for singing since her early childhood. She began singing professionally with her family’s gospel group when she was five. “I always say I was born singing,” Reed has said in a biographical release. “I can still remember my first performance when I was a 3-year-old in my aunt’s church. I used to listen to rehearsals with her gospel choir and I’d sing ‘I Wanna See Jesus’ in front of the congregation…It’s a natural, God-given talent.”

Is a Hawk a buzzard or a vulture? Learn this and more at Elachee’s 5th Annual Raptor Fest.

Saturday, March 16, 2019 … Rain or Shine

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Elachee Visitor Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504 DIRECTIONS / MAP

WHAT is Raptor Fest? A seasonal Elachee public nature program with live bird and animal encounters giving children, families and nature lovers the chance to learn more about wild birds of prey.

ADMISSION: Pay at the Gate

• $10 Per Person (ages 2 and older)
• Elachee Members $5 Per Person

PARKING: FREE shuttles to/from designated parking areas

Balsam Range is; Buddy Melton (fiddle, lead and tenor vocals), Darren Nicholson (mandolin, octave mandolin, lead vocals, baritone and low tenor vocals), Dr. Marc Pruett (banjo), Tim Surrett (bass, dobro, baritone and lead vocals), and Caleb Smith (guitar, lead & baritone vocals). The five original members are all acoustic musicians and singers from western North Carolina. They thoughtfully and respectfully adopted the name of a majestic range of mountains that surround part of their home county of Haywood, NC where the Great Smoky Mountains meet the Blue Ridge, the Great Balsam Range.

The members of Balsam Range are extremely proud of their home in Haywood County, NC and invite you all to come visit their beautiful part of the country!

In January 2016, brothers Zachary and Dylan Zmed (acoustic guitars/vocals) and their partner (drummer in the group) Burleigh Drummond began developing The Everly Brothers Experience show. Since then they have celebrated the pivotal sounds of The Everly Brothers music with enthusiastic crowds all across the US and overseas in iconic clubs, theaters, performing arts centers, casinos, ballrooms, and coliseums. The Zmeds say, “e are not impersonators, Our aim is to honor the aesthetics of their iconic sound and honor their unique place in music history all while having a little fun telling our own personal story,” and they do just that. Growing up with a father, (Adrian Zmed) as a traveling singer/dancer/actor (Grease 2 Bachelor Party, T.J. Hooker), and a mother (Barbara) as a second grade teacher in a suburb of Los Angeles, the Zmed Brothers continually strive to pay homage to their roots by always infusing an instinctual blend of entertainment (a la Smothers Brothers) and contextual education in their performance.

Willkommen to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and a raucous ensemble including Sally Bowles takes the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd – and to leave their troubles outside. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Walk into the seedy nightclub with American expat Cliff and hear some of the most memorable songs in theatre history, including “Cabaret,” “Willkommen” and “Maybe This Time.” Leave your troubles outside – life is beautiful at Cabaret – John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff’s Tony-winning musical about following your heart while the world loses its way.  Rated R

FOOTLOOSE PRESENTED BY THEATRE BUFORD

Footloose is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. He and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them. Upon arriving, Ren finds himself at odds with most of the town, including the Reverend Bomont. The Reverend has convinced the town to outlaw dancing, which Ren finds unbelievable.

With the help of the Ariel (the Reverend’s daughter) and Willard (a country hick who becomes his best friend), Ren convinces the Reverend to let the teenagers dance, and in the process helps the town to heal from a tragedy that affected them all.

2018 RACE RESULTS: Half Marathon, 5K Run/Walk

RACE DATE: Saturday Morning, April 13, 2019

With multiple courses, the Trillium Trek Trail Run & Walk is a great adventure for advanced racers and beginners alike, and the perfect opportunity to experience the great outdoors within Georgia’s only National Dedicated Old-Growth Forest.

Three Races at Elachee

Race along the trails in the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve. Register by March 22, 2019 to be guaranteed a race t-shirt.

• $60 Entry Fee: Half-Marathon COURSE MAP 
• $30 Entry Fee: 5K Run/Walk COURSE MAP
• $20 Entry Fee: Kids Fun Run COURSE MAP

RACE CHECK-IN/RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 7-7:45 a.m.
HALF-MARATHON and 5K RACE Start Time: 8 a.m.

Kids Fun Run Check-In/Race Day Registration/Start Time: TBD

Event proceeds benefit Elachee’s nature education and conservation activities. 

John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party”® is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens, and Richardson estates. Each live concert performance includes over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the 50’s era: That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Oh, Boy, Rave on, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, and many, many more.