Ring in the New Year
Live Concert: featuring the Solstice Sisters,
Fool's Gold of Dahlonega, & Curtis and Holly Jones
Saturday: January 5
Dahlonega: Historic Holly Theatre
The Soltice Sisters are known not only for their lovely three part harmonies, but also for their spontaneous and energetic live shows. Fool's Gold of Dahlonega mines Appalachian traditional songs, bluegrass, new acoustic, rock, country, jazz, blues, and hillbilly swing to create an evening of original music and unique interpretations of familiar tunes. Curtis and Holly Jones have performed internationally in bluegrass bands. For more information on the artists, click here. Call the Holly Theater box office at 706-864-3759 for tickets.
website: mmmshow.com

Stargazing in North Georgia: Mars Update
Friday Nights: January 11, 18 & 25
Young Harris: Rollins Planetarium/Young Harris College
Mars is undoubtedly one of the most interesting planets in our solar system. From H.G. Wells and the possibility of Martian life to the recent adventures of the Spirit and Opportunity rovers on the planet’s surface, people have long been fascinated by the Red Planet. This show provides a brief historical overview of Mars, then brings audiences up to date with the latest news highlights and status of missions to explore Mars. (presented January 11, 18 & 25, and February 15, 22 & 29) The Rollins Planetarium is open to the public. There is no admission charge. The shows start promptly at 8 PM. Seating begins 10 minutes before showtime. Latecomers are not allowed entrance, so plan to arrive a little early to get the best seats. If weather permits the observatory will be open after the planetarium show. For more info on what's showing, call 706-379-4312 or click here for web site

Falconry Experience
Helen: Smithgall Woods
Saturday: January 12
1 PM - 5 PM.
Teacher/Coach Buster Brown will give a presentation about the sport/art of falconry and then take participants to the woods to see his red-tailed hawk hunt squirrels. Register by January 9. $75 plus $3 parking. 706-878-3087.
website: gastateparks.org

Beginning Bee-Keeping
Helen: Smithgall Woods
Saturday, Jan 19, 2008
10 AM - 12 PM
Learn about basic bee-keeping and how to start a hive. Berry Wright has been a professional honey producer for 45 years. He will show bee-keeping equipment, how it is assembled, how to install bees into the equipment, and provide resource information... $3 parking. 706-878-3087

Dulcimer Making Workshop
Helen: Smithgall Woods
Saturday, Jan 26, 2008
9 AM - 5 PM
Assemble, sand and finish an all-wood Appalachian dulcimer with dulcimer maker and musician Bob Thomason. All tools and supplies are provided. No woodworking experience is required. Register and pay by January 18. $85 plus $3 parking. 706-878-3087

Bicycle Demo Day
Saturday, Jan 26, 2008
9 AM - 3 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Test drive current models of Trek and Gary Fisher mountain bikes, along with LeMond road bicycles. Both off-road and on-road test courses will be available. Co-sponsored by Apalachee Cycle in Dacula. Meet at the Nature Center pavilion. $3 parking. 770-867-3489