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Atlanta Metro THIS WEEK! Spring Safari Day Camp, Now through Aug. 8, Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta. Campers enjoy art projects, games, educational activities and visiting with animals. Www.zooatlanta.org (404) 624-9453 THIS WEEK! Marsha DuPree, August 8, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, Atlanta. Bring a blanket and enjoy the classic jazz and cabaret stylings of Marsha DuPree under the stars. Callanwolde.org (404) 872-5338 THIS WEEK! Observatory Open House, August 9, Hard Labor Creek State Park, Ruthledge. Go behind the scenes at night at the observatory, plus learn about the stars. (706) 557-3001 THIS WEEK! Life on the Southern Home Front, August 9, Pickett's Mill Battlefield, Dallas. Learn the ways pioneers settled this region. (770) 443-7850 THIS WEEK! Survival of the Fittest/Georgia Woods, August 9, George T. Bagby State Park, Fort Gaines. Two live animal demonstrations focus on native wildlife. (229) 768-2571 THIS WEEK! Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, August 8-9, Ben Robertson Community Center, Kennesaw. Live entertainment and kids' zone, plus barbecue and cobbler competitions. (770) 422-9714 THIS WEEK! North Georgia Relic Hunters Civil War Show, August 9-10, Cobb Civic Center, Marietta. Learn about artifacts from experts. (770) 445-8722 Antebellum History Exhibition, Now through August 16, Damascus Church at Historic Westville, Lumpkin. Twelve interpretive panels outline an in-depth history of some of Westville's buildings and families. Westville.org (888) 733-1850 Guided Battlefield Tour, August 16, Pickett's Mill Battlefield, Dallas. Tour one of the best preserved Civil War Battlefields in the nation. (770) 443-7850 4th Annual Program Palooza & Citywide Picnic, August 16, Parks and Recreation Department, Kennesaw. Free parks programming info, plus music, food and class/workshop discounts. (770) 422-9714 Astronomy Program, August 20, John Tanner State Park, Carrollton. Learn about the stars and planets through a slide presentation and telescope viewing. (770) 830-2222 Rack of Spam in Concert, August 22, Gwinnett Courthouse, Lawrenceville. Bring a blanket and hear live soul music on the lawn. (770) 822-5450 Jon McLaughlin Concert, August 22, Ferst Center, Atlanta. Enjoy music by this young singer-songwriter from the American Heartland. (404) 894-9600 2nd Annual Blues for Bread, August 23, Center Stage Theatre, Atlanta. James Brown's Soul Generals headline this concert benefiting Buckhead Christian Ministry. (404) 239-0058 ext. 124 Snake Day 2008, August 23, Cochran Mill Nature Center, Palmetto. See snakes and live critters, plus arts and crafts, music, games, and guided conoe trips. Www.cochranmillnaturecenter.org (770) 306-0914 Eastman Gun Show, August 23, 24, Cobb Civic Center, Marietta. Antiques and collectibles guns, plus knives, dealers and more. (229) 423-4867 12th Annual Vineyard Festival, August. 24, Chataue Elan, Braselton. An afternoon of wine tasting, food, cooking and wine seminars, celebrity guests, entertainment and grape stomping. chateauelan.com (678) 425-0900 Summer Fly Fishing Clinic, August 5, 12, 19, 26, Panola Mountain Park Park, Stockbridge. Clinic on equipment, knot tying, casting, safety and more. (770) 389-7801 Hope for Agoldensummer in Concert, August 26, State Botanical Garden, Athens. Enjoy the harmonies and rustic melodies of this family indie-folk band. Www.hopeforagoldensummer.com (706) 542-1244 Flintknapping Demonstration, August 30, Etowah Indian Mounds, Cartersville. Watch the art of how stone is carefully turned into arrowheads. (770) 387-3747 New Manchester History Hike, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Sweetwater Creek State, Lithia Springs. Take a mile-long hike to explore the ruins of an old texile mill. (770) 732-5871 Labor Day Celebration, August 30, Indian Springs State Park, Flovilla. Celebrate with family fun activities and games. (770) 504-2277 Light the Night Benefit Ride, August 30, Moto Sports, Canton. Motorcycle ride to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. (770) 704-6650 Bird Walk, August 16 and 30, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Roswell. Join a master birder for a morning walk to discover feathered friends. Www.chattnaturecenter.com (770) 992-2055 Penguins of the Antarctic: A Photographic Expedition, Now through Aug. 31, Fernbank Museum, Atlanta. Get an upclose look st the Adelie, Gentoo, Macaroni, King and Emperor penguins that are found in Antarctica, plus a special IMAX film. (404) 929-6400 Penguins of the Antarctic: A Photographic Expedition, Through Aug 31, Fernbank Museum, Atlanta. Get an up-close look at the Adelie, Gentoo, Macaroni, King and Emperor penguins that are found in Antarctica, plus a special IMAX film. (404) 929-6400 Archaeological Treasures, Now through Aug. 31, Emory's Carlos Museum, Atlanta. Exhibition features over 250 objects from early African civilization. Www.emory.edu/the_arts.cfm (404) 727-5050 Young Harris Water Sports, LLC, April-until, Here is a list of Lakes we service in North Georgia: Lake Nottley, Lake Chatuge, Lake Burton, Lake Blue Ridge, Lake Seed & Rabun Lake. We are also located at the Ridges Resort and Club on Lake Chatuge. Www.yhwawtersports.com (706) 379-9619 Archaeological Treasures, Now through Aug. 31, Emory's Carlos Museum, Atlanta. Exhibition features over 250 objects from early African civilization. Www.emory.edu/the-arts.cfm (404) 727-5050 3rd Annual AJC Decature Book Festival, August 29-31, Downtown, Decatur. More than 200 authors and speakers, plus children's area, live music and more. (404) 645-9331 Love the Lake Festival, August 30-31, Cauble Park, Acworth. Arts and crafts, food, entertainment, ski and boat show, beach activities and more. Www.acworthbusiness.org (770) 423-1330 Labor Day "Down Home" Celebration, September 1, Up the Creek Campground, Graysville. River tubing, face painting, food, kayak races, horseshoes, music and more. (423) 595-2139 Dragon*Con, Aug. 29-Sept 1, Hyatt Regency. Atlanta. The largest multimedia, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction, fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music and film. Dragoncon.org (770) 909-0115 A Dip Into the Past, August 30-September 1, Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs. Swim in the warm springwater pools where Roosevelt had therapy. (706) 655-5870 Alice in Wonderland, August 29-31, Sept. 5-7, DeSoto Theatre, Rome. Follow Alice through the rabbit hole into a world of fantasy. romelittletheatre.com (706) 295-7171 The Louvre and the Ancient World, Through Sept. 7, High Museum of Art, Atlanta. See Egyptian, Near Eastern and Greco-Roman antiquities from the Louvre. Www.high.org (404) 733-4444 A Civil War Journey in Time, Now through Sept. 7, Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, Kennesaw. Exhibition features multimedia programs, interactive artifact reproductions and artillery demonstrations of the Civil War. Www.southernmuseum.org (770) 427-2117 The Louvre and the Ancient World, Now through Sept. 7, High Museum of Art, Atlanta. Exhibition features Egyptian, Near Eastern and Greco-Roman antiquties from the Louvre. Www.high.org (404) 733-4444 A Civil War Journey in Time, Now through Sept. 7, Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, Kennesaw. Exhibition features computer programs, interactive artifact reproductions and artillery demonstrations of the Civil War. Www.southernmuseum.org (770) 427-2117 Water Water Everywhere, Now through Sept. 12, Douglas County Chamber and Wellstar Douglas Hosptial, Douglasville. Recent photographs of Southeastern waterfalls by Mark Morrison. (770) 949-2787 The Authority if the Mexican Muralists, September 28, Georgia Museum of Art, Athens. Featuring works influenced by prominent Mexican muralists. (706) 542-4662 Sculpture in Motion, Now through Oct. 31, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta. Public grand opening of an art exhibition featuring 25 moving, outdoor, kinetic sculptures. Www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org (404) 876-5859 Mountains THIS WEEK! Gold Fever, August 9, Smithgall Woods Conservation Area, Helen. Learn about the history of local gold mining, plus watch a panning demonstration. (706) 878-3087 2nd Annual Cake Challenge, August 16, Lumpkin County Parks & Recreation Community Center, Dahlonega. Watch professionals create 3-foot tall cakes, plus decorating competitions, raffles, dessert buffet and more. (706) 867-0749 or (706) 809-2564 Fool's Gold Mountain Bike Race and Festival, August 15-17, Wahsega 4-H Center, Dahlonega. A 100-mile mountain bike race, plus bike demos, kids' races and more. (404) 432-5841 3rd Annual Intertribal Pow Wow, August 23-24, Fort Yargo State Park, Winder. Featuring Native American dancers, ceremonies and vendors. (770) 867-3489 Evening Music Concert Series, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Unicoi State Park and Lodge, Helen. Regional bluegrass, Southern gospel and Appalachian Mountain musicians perform. (706) 878-2201 ext 305 Mountain Music Series, August 30, Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live bluegrass music. (770) 975-4226 "His Last Days", August 30-31, Tallulah Gallery, Tallulah Falls. Passion drama about Jesus' ministry and final days. Hislastdayspassiondrama.org (706) 769-5971 Visiting Artist Series, Aug. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, Dahlonega Gold Museum, Dahlonega. Arts and crafts demonstration and sale. (706) 864-2257 Historic South THIS WEEK! Music on the Plaza, August 9, Downtown Augusta. Watch an evening concert on the 8th Street Plaza. (706) 821-1754 THIS WEEK! Tri-Annual Grand Homecoming, August 4-9, Fitzgerald. Friends from Queensland, Monitor and Fitgerald High meet to renew old acquaintances. (800) 386-4642 THIS WEEK! Paintings by Jeffrey Kronsnoble, June 7-Aug 10, Morris Museum of Art, Augusta. Featuring paintings and collage works by this influential contemporary artist. Www.themorris.org (706) 724-7501 New Deal for the Arts, August 16, Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs. Woodturners and other artists make bowls and other items with lathes, similar to ones made during the Great Depression. (706) 655-5870 Creek Walk, August 16, Mistletoe State Park, Appling. Take a short hike to Cliatt Creek to examine what criiters call the creek home. (706) 541-0321 Triathlon and Duathlon, August 16, Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele. Racers compete in running, biking and swimming races. (229) 273-1668 Tree Identification Hike, August 16, Providence Canyon State Park, Lumpkin. Learn why trees are important to our fragile ecosystem. (229) 838-6202 19th Annual Summer Showcase, August 1-19, Thomasville Cultural Center, Thomasville. Free exhibit featuring works by regional artists. Www.thomasvilleculturalcenter.com (229) 226-0588 School Rocks!, August 21, Downtown, Thomasville. Evening entertainment for kids by DJ Dynomite. Www.thomasvillega.com (229) 227-7020 Annual Georgia-Florida-Alabama Minor Leagues Baseball Reunion, August 22-23, Moultrie. Class D baseball players reunite to share memories of games past; also searching for past players. Www.alabama-florida-league.com (229) 985-9723 Organic Market, August 7, 12, 21, 28, Thomasville Visitors Center, Thomasville. Local gardeners and growers sell organically grown fruits and veggies. (229) 227-7020 Labor Day Celebration and Luau, August 30, George T. Bagby State Park, Fort Gaines. Guided nature hikes, crafts and relay races, plus evening luau and live entertainment. (229) 768-2571 Labor Day Living History, August 30, Jefferson Davis Historic Site, Fitzgerald. Learn about home-front living during the Civil War, complete with re-enactors sewing and cooking. (229) 831-2335 Watermelon Wallow, August 30, Mistetoe State Park, Appling. Family fun with a greased watermelon relay race. (706) 541-0321 A Very Unlabor Day, August 29-September 1, Little Ocmulgee State Park, McRae. Country music concert, plus relay races, nature hikes and crafts. (229) 868-7474 Weekend on the Lake, August 30-September 1, Florence Marina State Park, Omaha. Reptile programs, boat rides and games. (229) 838-4706 5th Annual "Perspectives" Pottery Exhibit, August 29-September 24, Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, Watkinsville. Featuring contemporary and folk pottery from 50 Georgia ceramic artists. Www.ocaf.com (770) 504-2277 Otis Redding: I've Got Dreams to Remember, Now through 9-30, Georgia Music Hall of Fame, Macon. Exhibition celebrates the life and legacy of singers/songwriter Otis Redding. Www.georgiamusic.org (888) 427-6257 Otis Redding:I've Got Dreams to Remember, Now through Sept. 30, Georgia Music Hall of Frame, Macon. Exhibition celebrates the life and legacy of singer/songwriter Otis Redding. Www.georgiamusic.org. (888) 427-6257 My Brother's War, August 21-October 31, Albany Museum of Art, Albany. Featuring photography by Jessica Hines. Www.albanymuseum.com (229) 868-8400 Southern Rivers The Coast THIS WEEK! The Art of Music, August 9, Ritz Theater, Brunswick. Featuring photos of musicians and music-inspired subjects, to benefit Glynn County music education programs. (912) 262-6934 THIS WEEK! Eastman Gun Show, August 9-10, Savannah Civic Center, Savannah. Antiques and collectible guns, plus knives, dealers and more. (229) 423-4867 Beach Music Festival, August 15-16, Beach Deck, Jekyll Island. Featuring the Swinging Medallions, Rickey Godfrey, Second Chance, plus shag contests. Www.jekyllisland.com/beachmusicfestival. (877) 453-5955 Tools and Skills that Built a Colony, August 30, Wormsloe Historic Site, Savannah. See craft demonstrations from the Colonial period, including blacksmithing, candle making spinning and cooking. (912) 353-3023 Labor Day at Fort McAllister, August 30, Fort McAllister Historic Site, Richmond Hill. Watch blacksmithing, woodworking and cannn firing demonstrations, plus old time games for the kids. (912) 727-2339 40th Anniversary Celebration: Reflections Along the Shore, August 2-30, Left Bank Art Gallery, St Simons. Featuring panoramic paintings of shorelines and estuaries. Www.sghs.org (912) 262-0638 "Blue vs. Gray" End of Season Celebration, August 30-31, Fort Pulaski, Savannah. Cannon firings, skirmish drills, guided fort tours and solider talks. Www.nps.gov/fopu (912) 786-5787 Annual Labor Day Catfish Festival, August 30-September 1, Kingsland. Music, parade, crafts, entertainment, farm-raised catfish dinners and more. Visitkingsland.com (800) 433-0225