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We help you plan your Athens weekends.1. 19TH ANNUAL INSECT-IVAL! Where/When: State Botanical Garden of Georgia on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Why Go: To learn about the creepy crawly world of inspects by exploring discovery stations and the insect café, watching puppet shows and celebrating the annual butterfly release on the lawn of the International Garden. Pricing: $5 per person; $20 maximum per family; free for children under 2 2. EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA “WALK WITH ME ATHENS 2011” Where/When: The plaza behind the Classic Center at 130 Foundry Street on Saturday at 10 a.m. Why Go: To be a part of this family-…
1. ATHENS’ GOT TALENT PRE-SHOW EVENT Where/When: Buffalo’s Southwest Café from 7 p.m. to 9. p.m. on Friday Why Go: All contestants in the 2011 Athens’ Got Talent Show are invited to perform onstage at Buffalo's to gear up for the upcoming show this fall to benefit Women to the World. Pricing: $5 2. TEARDROP METRIC CENTURY BIKE RIDE Where/When: Start at Rocket Field in Watkinsville on Saturday at 9 a.m. Why Go: Enjoy a beautiful 62-mile ride, rolling from Watkinsville through Bishop, Bostwick, Fairplay, Rutledge, Madison, Greshamville, and the Oconee National Forest while supporting the work …
1. BEAR HOLLOW ZOO FUNDRAISER Where/When: Terrapin Brewery from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday Why Go: Enjoy Terrapin beer and animal visitors from the Bear Hollow Zoo, including turtles galore, while helping fund the expansion and renovation of the current black bear exhibit at Memorial Park. Pricing: $12 for a custom Bear Hollow Zoo glass, sampling of 32 ounces of Terrapin beer and tour of the brewery 2. ATHENS WATER FESTIVAL Where/When: Sandy Creek Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Why Go: Discover the wonders of water at this festival and learn how to protect this precious …
1. DEL YEAH! FESTIVAL Where/When: Terrapin Brewery on Friday. Gates open at 4 p.m. and the music starts at 5 p.m. Why Go: Kick off your Labor Day weekend with an evening of world-class bluegrass and Americana music featuring the legendary Del McCoury Band, Cornmeal, Drew Emmitt (of Leftover Salmon) and Danny Barnes, the David Mayfield Parade and the Welfare Liners. Pricing: $20 in advance; $25 at the door; $50 VIP 2. DECATUR BOOK FESTIVAL Where/When: Various venues around downtown Decatur Square on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Why Go: This is the largest …
1. PERSPECTIVES: GEORGIA POTTERY INVITATIONAL GALA RECEPTION AND PREVIEW SALE Where/When: Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation in Watkinsville on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Why Go: To be in a pottery lover’s paradise and choose from an extensive selection of hand-made functional pots crafted by talented Georgia potters and view two significant pottery exhibitions before they open to the general public. Pricing: $5 2. ATHENS CHORAL SOCIETY SINGS THE 60S: THREE DAYS OF PEACE, LOVE AND MEMORIES Where/When: Seney-Stovall Chapel in Athens on Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and …
