News Details (Posted: September 18, 2009):

Griffin Arts Update

Contact Information:

Joe McKaughan
770-288-0796

Full Description:

Coming Attractions in the Griffin area,

Courtesy of Griffin Area Arts Alliance.

**Last updated Thursday, September 17, 2009.

Saturdays through September (except holidays) --- Griffin Grower’s Market --- East Solomon Street under City of Griffin building’s parking lot; 9AM-12Noon.

Sept 18-Sept 27, 2009 --- “SlowExposures” --- (the nationally recognized photography exhibition that faithfully captures the theme of the rural South’s distinct history and character); 770-567-3600; Historic Candler Air Field/Barnstormer’s Grill; Peach State Airpark, 349 Jonathan’s Roost Road, Williamson.

Sep 24, 2009 --- Presidio Brass --- (a unique and exciting repertoire written specifically for the ensemble, the Presidio Brass is committed to providing engaging musical programs as well as developing close ties to their audience); presented by the Griffin Area Concert Association, 770-227-6185, in the Griffin Auditorium.

October 8-17, 2009 --- Spalding County Kiwanis Fair --- (at the fair grounds on South Hill Street, the Zebulon Road).

Oct 10-19, 2009 --- Columbus Day and GSCS Fall Break.

October 22, 2009 --- “Griffin Choral Arts” --- Brahm’s Requiem at Griffin First Baptist Church; www.griffinchoralarts.org; 770-468-3072.

October 23, 2009 --- “An Evening of Dance” --- (Griffin Ballet Theatre’s annual gala fundraiser), Griffin Auditorium.

October 24, 2009 --- “Griffin Historical Society” --- (Historical Society’s Celebration Gala of 150 years of the Bailey-Tebault House & the 40^th anniversary of the Griffin Spalding Historical Society); Griffin Spalding Historical Society, 633 Meriwether Street, 770-229-2432.

October 25, 2009 --- Friends of the Garden Fall Celebration --- Ellis Road, just west of Highways 19/41, north of downtown Griffin.

**October 29-31, 2009 --- “The Haunted Theatre-A Haunting on Hill Street” --- (a dark and mysterious theater become a spooky place to be during the Halloween season); 115 North Hill Street, all tickets just $5, 770-229-9916 or770-233-0578.

October 30, 2009 --- “Trick or Treat” --- presented by the Downtown Council from 4PM to 6PM.

Saturday, Oct 31, 2009 --- Halloween.

Nov 1, 2009 --- Daylight Saving Time Ends.

November 7, 2009 --- Chili Cookoff --- (Annual event benefitting the Griffin-Spalding Humane Society); The Pavillion on Aerodrome Way just off the Williamson Road, Georgia Highway 362, south/west of town.

November 6-8, 2009 --- “Into the Woods” --- Camelot presents the junior version of this Broadway smash hit, a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine; the musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales; Camelot Theatre; www.camelottheatre.com .

Nov 17, 2009 --- Casey MacGill’s Blue 4 Trio --- (music that swings. Nat "King" Cole Trio meets the Mills Brothers. Fats Waller meets Fats Domino. Slim Galliard meets Fred Astaire.) --- presented by the Griffin Area Concert Association, 770-227-6185, in the Griffin Auditorium.

Nov 27-29, 2009 --- “The Nutcracker” presented by Griffin Ballet Theatre, Griffin Auditorium.

First week of December, 2009 --- “Curtain Up for Kids.”

Dec 3, 2009 --- “Christmas with the Griffin Choral Arts” --- Griffin First Baptist Church; www.griffinchoralarts.org; 770-468-3072.

Dec 3, 2009 --- Downtown Tree Lighting --- (at Hill and Solomon Streets) --- sponsored by the City of Griffin; Hill and Solomon Streets.

Dec 5, 2009 --- “Okmulgee Blacksmith Festival” --- First Assembly of God on Highway 92 North.

Dec 5, 2009 --- “Mistletoe Market” --- (ride a mule and get a picture with Santa) --- hosted by the Downtown Council at the Griffin Regional Welcome Center.

Dec 6, 2009   --- Christmas Parade --- (Along Taylor Street) at 2:30PM.

Dec 6, 2009 --- Zebulon Tour of Homes.

Dec 8, 2009 --- Griffin/Spalding Art Association --- (open house at the Griffin Regional Welcome Center); 5-7PM.

**Dec 11-20, 2009 --- “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” --- (Six menacing kids try to take over the annual musical event) --- Main Street Players, 115 North Hill Street, a new, budget Family Package of four tickets for $50, 770-229-9916 or 770-233-0578.

December 13, 2009 --- Griffin Tour of Homes --- (sponsored by Daybreak Rotary).

Dec 19, 2009 thru Jan 6, 2010 --- Christmas/New Years GSCS Break.

Dec 31, 2009 --- New Years Eve Party at the Bailey-Tebault House --- (hosted by the Griffin Spalding Historical Society).

2010

Jan 23, 2010 --- Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner --- (a gala party at the Event Center)

February 6, 2010 --- “A Heart for the Arts” --- (a grand collection of Griffin’s best performing arts groups, live, on stage at the Griffin Auditorium, for one night only) --- produced as a musical benefit for the Griffin Area Arts Alliance; not to be missed and perfect for families who want to see the great talent in our town. For more information and registration forms: www.griffinartsalliance.com or 770-229-6136.

Feb 13-Feb 21, 2010 --- Presidents Day GSCS Break.

Feb 15, 2010 --- Rudolf Budginas --- (With his charmingly accented English, Rudolf Budginas is known for interacting with the audience by presenting information and humorous asides about his entertaining piano program); presented by the Griffin Area Concert Association, 770-227-6185, in the Griffin Auditorium.

Feb 25-March 7, 2010 --- Main Street Players Show #2 TBA.

March 26 & 27, 2010 --- “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace” --- Griffin Choral Arts and Griffin Ballet Theater present a ballet/choral spectacular featuring the oratorio by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins staged to original choreography by Mitch Flanders; Griffin Auditorium.

March-April, 2010 --- “Beauty and the Beast” --- produced by Camelot Theatre.

April 4, 2010 --- Easter

April 24-25, 2010 --- “Griffin Mayfling”

April 17-April 25, 2010 --- Spring GSCS Break.

April 22, 2010 --- Canadians Tenors --- (blend the incredibly powerful tenor voices of four talented young men with diverse vocal styles, undeniable charm and individual international success with an eclectic blend of classical and contemporary pop and you have the recipe for one powerhouse quartet); presented by the Griffin Area Concert Association, 770-227-6185, in the Griffin Auditorium.

April 30-May 2, 2010 --- “Alice in Wonderland” --- (The story of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit-hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar animals with human attributes); presented by Griffin Ballet Theatre, Griffin Auditorium.

May 6, 2010 --- “I Hear America Singing” --- Griffin Choral Arts Spring Concert; First United Methodist Church; www.griffinchoralarts.org; 770-468-3072.

May 9, 2010 --- Mother’s Day.

May 13-May 23, 2010 --- Main Street Players Show #3 TBA.

May 28-May 31, 2010 --- Last Day of School and Memorial Day.

June 12, 2010 --- “June Jam” --- (downtown fun and music); Solomon Street near Imperial Park; 770-228-5356.

All performances subject to change, call ahead when making plans.

Members of the Griffin Area Arts Alliance (770-228-5356) include:

Camelot Theatre (404-232-7654),

Curtains Up For Kids Theatre (770-228-3372),

First United Methodist Church Fine Arts Academy &

Griffin Choral Arts (770-228-0166),

Flint River Writers Group (770-228-5356),

Griffin Area Concert Association (770-227-6185),

Griffin Ballet Theatre (770-228-1306),

Griffin Choral Arts (770-468-3072),

Griffin Spalding Art Association (770-228-5424),

Griffin Music Club (770-227-2018),

Griffin School for the Arts (770-227-0775),

Lamar Arts and Gallery (770-358-5888),

Main Street Players (770-229-9916),

Arts Clayton (770-473-5775),

READingPAWS.

To join the GAAA and help promote the arts in our area, please visit