Event Calendar 2013
February 15:
- Wine Lover's Opera At The Plaza Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact The Plaza Arts Center (706) 923-1655 or www.theplazaartscenter.com
February 21 – 23:
- 12th Annual Antique Show & Sale. The Madison Antiques Show is unique in that it showcases American antiques with an emphasis on southern pieces including furniture, pottery, silver, art, textiles, and more. Join us for this popular annual event that features a Preview Party and Free Lectures in addition to the general admission Show and Sale. www.mmcc-arts.org
March 1:
- "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" Presented by Georgia College & State University presents at 8 p.m. at The Plaza Arts Center. Longest running off-Broadway musical reveals the hilarious secrets of dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws. For more information, contact The Plaza Arts Center (706) 923-1655 or www.theplazaartscenter.com
March 8:
- Aesop's Dinosaur Fable At The Plaza Arts Center. 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact The Plaza Arts Center (706) 923-1655 or www.theplazaartscenter.com
March 16:
- Legends of Motown At The Plaza Arts Center at 7:30 p.m For more information, contact The Plaza Arts Center (706) 923-1655 or www.theplazaartscenter.com
March 21:
- Taste of Madison. – Come tantalize your taste buds at Morgan County’s finest, 14th Annual Taste of Madison. www.madisonga.org
April 4 – 7:
- BRAG Spring Tune-Up. Come ride with us in our 20th year Join us for the Spring Tune-Up Ride to clear the cobwebs off your bicycle and shake the winter right out of your legs. Come see what makes the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia so special. It’s much more than just another bike ride. Ride for a day or for the entire 3-day weekend. Join us for the fun, the food, the fellowship, and the festival at BRAG Spring Tune-Up 2013! www.brag.org
April 5 - 13
- Amateur Photography Contest & Exhibition. Reception and Awards Ceremony on April 5 at The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Avenue, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Best in Show winners will be announced. The show will be open to the public from April 6 to April 13 as follows: Monday - Friday 10:00 - 4:00, Saturday 10:00 - 4:00 and Sunday 2:00 - 4:00. If you have questions, please contact putnamsnapper@gmail.com or call The Plaza at 706-923-1655.
April 12 - 14
- "Nunsense" Putnam Alliance for the Performing Arts presents "Nunsense" by Dan Goggin at The Plaza Arts Center. April 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. and April 14 at 3 p.m. For more information contact The Plaza Arts Center, (706) 923-1655 or www.theplazaartscenter.com
April 18 - 21
- Georgia's Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage. The fifth annual, award-winning tour of homes will take place Thursday - Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. It will feature events and tours along the Trail as well as entrance into private, historic homes not open to the general public. Tickets are $25. Groups of 10 or more receive discounted tickets at $20. For more information, contact the Chamber (706) 485-7701 or info@eatonton.com.
April 18 – 22:
- Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage. As you travel down the 100 mile Trail, you will enter a magical place where time has stood still. Each community, from Macon to Athens, holds hidden treasures from the past and features stately homes still active and enjoyed. It will feature events and tours along the Trail as well as entrance into private, historic homes not open to the general public. Tickets are $25. Groups of 10 or more receive discounted tickets at $20. www.Antebellumtrail.org
April 19 - 20
- "Nunsense." Putnam Alliance for the Performing Arts presents "Nunsense" by Dan Goggin at The Plaza Arts Center. April 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. For more information contact The Plaza Arts Center, (706) 923-1655 or www.theplazaartscenter.com
April 20:
- Equifest. EquiFest showcases the diverse horse community of Morgan County and its surrounding areas. A celebration of all things equine, EquiFest will have featured performers, kids corner featuring pony rides and crafts, experts on equine health and care, and a vendor fair. www.morganequifest.com
April 28:
- MadisonFest. One great festival - all wrapped up with tasty food, excellent live entertainment, fun stuff for kids, locally grown plants and foods, handmade crafts…and first choice shopping! Really, what more could you ask for?
www.madisonga.com
May 6:
- Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet At Rock Eagle 4-H Center. The banquet honors those in the community and Chamber partners who have excelled in several categories including: Business Person of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Citizen of the Year and the Edward Rice Youth in Excellence. For more information, contact the Chamber (706) 485-7701 or info@eatonton.com.
May 31:
- Billy Dean At The Plaza Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact The Plaza Arts Center, (706) 923-1655 or www.theplazaartscenter.com
June 1:
- 10K Tourture Trail and One Mile Fun Run. Presented by Farmers & Merchants Bank. 8 a.m. For more information, (706) 485-9941 or www.ibankfmb.com
- Dairy Festival of Eatonton Presented by the Pilot Club. Arts & Crafts booths open at 9 a.m. Parade starts at 10 a.m. Program and BBQ begin at 11 a.m. For parade information contact Glenda Ridley, (706) 473-0763. For booth spaces contact Charlotte Green, (706) 473-0336 or Yvonne Harrell (706) 485-8112. Visit www.pceatonton.org/dairy for more information.