PUTNAM
JAN. 2225; JAN. 29FEB. 1
What: Hairspray When: 7 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Part of The Plaza’s Young Directors Series, “Hairspray” is a big, bold musical about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance. Show times 7 p.m. Jan. 22-24 and Jan. 29-31; 3 p.m. Jan. 25 and Feb. 1. Tickets $25 at app.arts-people.com/?show=306100
SATURDAY, JAN. 24
What: Piedmont Amateur Radio Club Winter Field Day When: Sat. 11 a.m. to Sun. 4:59 p.m. Where: 234 N. Wesley Chapel Rd., Eatonton More info: The Piedmont Amateur Radio Club will be hosting Winter Field Day, which is a communications exercise. All licensed hams, non-hams and anybody interested in becoming a licensed operator are invited.
SATURDAY, JAN. 31
What: Crochet Necklace Art Class When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 Marion St., Eatonton More Info: Learn to create a necklace using a variety of fiber or wire and beads. No experience with crocheting required. Supply fee ($80) includes materials for up to two necklaces, and students keep the crochet hook provided. Instructor: Patti McWhorter Register online at theartisansvillage.org/classes.
SUNDAY, FEB. 1
What: Pastor Installation Service When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Union Baptist Church, 240 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Eatonton More Info: The Union Baptist Church Family will be celebrating Pastor Alexander Banks’ Installation Service. Guest speaker Pastor Frederick Lowe of Zion Covenant Baptist Church, Eatonton, Ga. Dinner is served following service.
TUESDAY, FEB. 3
What: Meet the Author: Jennifer Moorman When: Doors open 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m. start Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: USA Today best-selling author Jennifer Moorman will present her new book, The Charmed Library. Event will feature a gourmet meal prepared by Chef Brent. Tickets $45 each; register at georgiawritersmuseum.org.
FRIDAY, FEB. 6
What: PGH Auxiliary Soup Luncheon When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: Eatonton First Methodist Church, 103 W. Magnolia St., Eatonton More Info: Meal includes soup, bread, dessert, and drink, with to-go orders available. Tickets $10 each with all proceeds benefiting Putnam General Hospital. Call 803-240-7483 or visit the PGH Gift Shop to purchase tickets.
TUESDAY, FEB. 10
What: Angioscreen Service When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Putnam General Hospital, 101 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Eatonton More Info: A painless Angioscreen takes only 12 minutes with no needles or bloodwork involved. It will produce an instant, color ultrasound printout of a patient’s risk of heart disease or stroke before life-threatening problems occur. $50/patient; free screening for veterans. Call 800-627-2393 to schedule an appointment.
SATURDAY, FEB. 14
What: 6th annual ArtiGras Carnival When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Barrel 118, 118 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Mardi Gras-themed event to raise awareness and support for The Artisans Village, a non-profit art organization in Eatonton. Event begins 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour in the Livery Studio with complimentary beverages, masks, and beads, plus exciting fire twirling and acrobatic stunts, street performers, caricature artists, and live local artist demonstrations. The party then moves next door to Barrel 118, where two full bars will serve creative craft cocktails, beer, and wine (credit card only) to go with a New Orleans-themed dinner followed by dancing in the Backstage Lounge to live music by Bogey & The Viceroys. Tickets sold by the table only, with a round table of eight $1,560 or a farmhouse round table of ten $1,950. Visit theartisansvillage.org/artigras_2026 for details and tickets.
What: Valentine’s Dinner When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Eatonton Elks Lodge, 135 Industrial Blvd., Eatonton More Info: Ribeye steak and baked potato, $30 per person, with live music from 7-10 p.m. by Kyler Weston. Note: only $5 for K. Weston tickets without dinner.
FRIDAY, FEB. 20
What: Doreen Ketchens - Queen of Bourbon Street When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Barrel 118, 118 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: New Orleans comes to Lake Country in this special Mardi Gras edition of the OPAS Lounge Series. Enjoy a night of cocktails and world-class music with Doreen Ketchens, known for her electrifying clarinet style and captivating vocals. Beer, wine, mixed drinks, and soft drinks for purchase. Cards only, no cash. Tickets $59-$99 at tix.com/ticket-sales/opas/4689/event/1446061.
FEB. 2426
What: Gittin’ Lit for Jesus When: 10-11:30 a.m. Where: Crossroads Baptist Church, 106 S. Wesley Chapel Rd., Eatonton More Info: Senior adult revival. Guest preacher Jeff Gongwer. Music by The McMillian Brothers.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
What: 12th annual Seuss on the Loose When: 9 a.m. to Noon Where: Putnam Cty. Primary School, 162 Old Glenwood Springs Rd., Eatonton More Info: Fun Run registration begins 9 a.m.; run starts 9:30 a.m.; events inside school 10 a.m. to noon. Pre-register for Fun Run by Feb. 20 to be guaranteed event shirts. $15 individual Fun Runners, $40 for three runners, $10 for inside events. For more information or to order tickets visit zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/seuss-on-the-loose.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
What: Inaugural Honoring Our Heroes Fundraiser When: Doors open 5:30 p.m. Where: Briarpatch Farm, 725 Pea Ridge Rd., Eatonton More Info: Hosted by Georgia Safari Club Intl. and Lake Oconee Elks Lodge No. 2849, the evening will feature keynote speaker Mark Nutsch, a Green Beret commander and inspiration for the story told in “12 Strong,” as well as retired U.S Army Sergeant and Purple Heart recipient Mario Lopez, and a performance by Eatonton-born, award-winning songwriter Matt Rogers. Dinner and fellowship, live and silent auctions, and raffles, with tickets and more information at gasci.ejoinme.org/honoringourheroes.
WEEKLY: TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
What: Lake Oconee Duplicate Bridge Club When: 1 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Join LODBC players from Milledgeville to Watkinsville each Tuesday and Thursday for American Contract Bridge League-sanctioned $6 games. ACBL Masterpoints awarded. All are welcome to join and play, no matter your age. Please arrive by 12:45 p.m. so directors can set up the game for a prompt start. Email lodbclub1@gmail.com for more information.
FIRST WEDNESDAY MONTHLY
What: Lake Oconee Shag Club When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Bruzze Brewing, 170 Scott Rd., Eatonton More Info: The best of beach music dancing meets the first Wednesday each month at Bruzze Brewing. Basic shag lessons 6 to 7 p.m., then dancing until 9 p.m. Free for club members, $5 for non-members. Single dancers are welcome. For information email shagdance1998@gmail.com.
GREENE
FRIDAY, JAN. 23
What: Bingo for the Arts When: 5:30 p.m. Where: Festival Hall, 201 N. Main St., Greensboro More info: The purpose of this exciting fundraiser is twofold: to raise funds for the preservation and modernization of Festival Hall and to bring the community together in support of the arts.Purchase your ticket today for $50, or to secure a spot with friends, purchase a table of 8 for $400. For tickets, visit our website festivalhallga. com, email nicole@festivalhallga.com or call 762-243-8022.
SATURDAY, JAN. 31
What: OPAS Winter Ball When: 5 p.m. Where: The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, 1 Lake Oconee Trail, Greensboro More Info: Enjoy a performance by Michael Feinstein with his trio and a big-band orchestra while helping the Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) continue its mission to enhance local cultural life while helping local students pursue their dreams. Tickets on sale at tix.com/ticket-sales/opas/4689/event/1450856.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4
What: The Jazz Legacy Project: Duke Ellington When: 7:30-9 p.m. Where: Festival Hall, 201 N. Main St., Greensboro More info: Enjoy “The Sound of America,” the music of jazz legend Duke Ellington as performed by The Jazz Legacy Project, led by drummer and narrator Justin Varnes, who describes the life and music of each featured artist/composer. Tickets available at festivalhallga.com.
SATURDAY, FEB. 7
What: Friends of the Library Book Sale When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Baldwin County Recreation Center, 59 Hwy 22 West, Milledgeville More info: Proceeds from the sale benefit the Mary Vinson Memorial Library. Cash, checks, and debit/credit cards are accepted.
What: Wine & Chocolate Walk When: 1-4 p.m. Where: Downtown Greensboro More Info: Stroll through downtown Greensboro and treat yourself to wine, chocolate, and small-town charm. Explore shops and flavors among like-minded friends. New this year, VIP tickets that include an extra hour of fun, plus special VIP treats. Tickets $50-$60 at eventbrite.com/e/wine-chocolate-event-tickets-1975123122428.
MORGAN
UNTIL JAN. 25
What: Emergence - Gary Hudson in Black & White When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, 434 S. Main St, Madison More Info: The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center presents a unique exhibit of artist Gary Hudson’s charcoal black-and-white works and figure studies. The artworks will be arranged studio style in Gallery 1 and Gallery 2 to showcase the works in their rawest form, allowing Hudson’s iconic voice and style to permeate the exhibit. A Madison resident from 2002 until his death in 2009, Hudson was part of the California Beat Movement, associated with Andy Warhol.
JAN. 30
What: Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, 434 S. Main St, Madison More Info: The Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents “Twelfth Night” at MMCC. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. start in the historic MMCC Theater. All tickets general admission, $35 each. For information and ticket purchases visit mmcc-arts.org/ event-list/atlanta-shakespeare-companys-twelfth-night.
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