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Sponsors Named for 14th Annual Bear on the Square Mountain Festival
In addition to local supporters, the lineup of sponsors once again includes a well known Atlanta auto dealership known as “The Original Atlanta Audi Dealership”, and an internationally-renowned folk school, which describes its goals as seeking to bring people toward two kinds of development: inner growth as creative, thoughtful individuals, and social development as tolerant, caring members of a community...
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'A Dickens' Christmas' Comes to The Avenue Forsyth
Meet the Victorian townspeople as they herald in the Christmas season with Christmas Caroling around the square -- compliments of the Pinecrest Academy Players...
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North Georgia Chamber Symphony to Perform Holiday Concert
The Symphony will be performing J.C. Bach's Piano Concerto in E flat, with featured guest Robert Lubin, on piano. Handel's Water Music Second Suite in D will also be featured during the December 3 concert...

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41st Season of Voices of North Georgia Promises Great Performances
Celtic Crossings, Christmas Wishes and The Lord Nelson Mass are must-see (and hear) performances by the Voices of North Georgia...
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Forty-first Season of Voice of North Georgia Promises Stellar Performances
The Lord Nelson Mass by Joseph Haydn and Celtic Crossings are two of the performances guests will be treated to as part of this year's events schedule...
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Do you love to sing?
Voices of North Georgia is in its 41st season of bringing “good music to the good people of north Georgia.”  Spaces are available in the alto, tenor and bass section...
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Jimmy Buffett Official Tribute Band to Headline 'Days of Summer Festival'
Looking for some summer fun before school starts back?  If so, be sure to make a trip to Johns Creek in neighboring Forsyth County for the Days of Summer Festival, a 10-day event featuring carnival rides, games, clowns, train rides, magicians and live musical entertainment every evening.  All proceeds benefit CASA in Forsyth County and Serenity Arts Center...
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Russo & Noe Presents 'Music of the Rat Pack' in Dahlonega
Performing in tuxedos with trademark Manhattan glasses in hand, Russo & Noe can take an audience back to the Rat Pack days...
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Dawson County Library Offers Exciting Programs for Children
Express yourself and be creative at the library...
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Teens – Express Yourself at the Library!
Dawson County Library offers programs for teens...
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Music Appreciation for Teens at Dawson County Library
An introduction to Classical Music for teens ages 13-19...
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Taylor Swift, Kid Rock, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, The Black Crowes, Los Lonely Boys, Robert Randolph Set to Rock
Ronnie Gilley Entertainment is proud to kick-off a star-studded, mega outdoor entertainment extravaganza that will take place, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 4 – 6, 2009, in Enterprise, AL.
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Banks and Shane with Mike McDonnell Present Tribute to The Kingston Trio
There's always something fun going on at the Historic Holly Theatre, and on Thursday, June 18, at 8 p.m., Banks and Shane with Mike McDonnell will present a tribute to The Kingston Trio.  Banks Burgess and Paul Shane, who have fronted their own legendary Atlanta band Banks & Shane for over 35 years, have put together a show that has captured perfectly the energy, excitement, and fun of the original Kingston Trio...
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“Party at the Park” Outdoor Concert to Feature The Status
The Dawson County artists noted for their radio hit "Perfect Day" on Atlanta's radio station 99X, will perform on Friday, May 29, at Veterans Memorial Park...
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Legendary Singer Dolly Parton Honored with Own Cabbage Patch Doll
The Rotary Club of White County recently presented a special Cabbage Patch Kid® to country music star Dolly Parton. The one-of-a-kind 'Baby Dolly' which was made in the likeness of Dolly Parton was approved and hand signed by none other than Cabbage Patch Kids Founder, Xavier Roberts...
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Memorial Day Weekend Concert at Amicalola Falls
Barefoot Creek and The Buzzard Mountain Boys will perform on Saturday, May 23, 2009 and will play a variety of Appalachian Music, from bluegrass to traditional ballads.  Concert guests will enjoy a wonderful evening event atop the mountain...
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Georgia Wine Country Festival to Offer Fine Wine, Art, Music and More
Celebrating eight years in 2009, this Festival is Dahlonega-Lumpkin County's original wine celebration, and attendees will sample Georgia wines from around the state of Georgia.  Celebrants will enjoy unique musical entertainment from the “crush pad” by regional musicians, and Gold City Corral of Dahlonega will present vineyard wagon rides...

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Rock Legends, American Idol Alum and SFHS Wind Ensemble to Rock 'Concert in the Quarry'
The fourth annual Concert in the Quarry will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the working Martin Marietta Forsyth Quarry in Forsyth County. Headline acts include Shaw-Blades, featuring Tommy Shaw of STYX and Jack Blades of Night Ranger, and Bo Bice, of “American Idol” fame...
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Bear On the Square Mountain Festival Celebrates 13th Year This Weekend
A favorite local event, Bear On the Square opens on Friday, featuring a live country auction, six popular musical bands taking the Mainstage throughout the weekend, jamming sessions with bluegrass musicians, music workshops, a juried marketplace offering handcrafted art and much more...
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North Georgia Orchestra Presents Concert April 14
The program will feature North Georgia violin majors, Martha Gardner and Carla Ganyard, who will perform as soloists with the orchestra on Vivaldi’s Concerto in A Minor for Two Violins. The concerto performance will also mark the first public use of the university’s newly acquired Neupert harpsichord...
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