The Weekend Guide: Things To Do October 14-15-16
From Staff Reports
This weekend’s headliner events in the area include Orchestra Noir Live at the Wadsworth Auditorium, the Ramble, the MGEV Fall Plant Sale and the annual Hummingbird Festival in Hogansville.
Below is the calendar for October 14-15-16. If you have an event to submit for a future Weekend Guide, email [email protected].
October 14, FRIDAY
Orchestra Noir Live in Newnan!
The Atlanta African-American Orchestra Newnan Cultural Arts Commission presents “Legends from the 60s to Present: African American Music Icons.” A legendary playlist in spectacular orchestral style! 7:30 p.m. at the Wadsworth Auditorium, 25 Jefferson Street www.orchestranoir.com/
6th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament
8 a.m. Rain or shine. Benefits the Hunter Scarbrough Foundation. Light breakfast at 8 a.m., welcome at 8:45 a.m. and Shotgun Start at 9 a.m. The Award Luncheon is at Noon. Takes place at the Big Red Oak Plantation, 8428 Greenville Street, Gay, GA 30218
October 14-15-16, FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY
The Ramble
Tour begins from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday at McRitchie-Hollis Museum, 74 Jackson Street. The Georgia Preservation Trust (GPT) is returning to Newnan for the first time in nearly 15 years for its Fall Ramble. Twice a year, the preservation group chooses a different locale in Georgia for hundreds of historic architecture enthusiasts to tour structures ranging from dilapidated shacks to fully renovated mansions. Local GPT member Robert Hancock has arranged dozens of locations in Coweta County to be available for viewing Oct. 14-15. On Sunday, Oct. 16, the fall Ramble will move to Chattahoochee Hills and feature Cherry Hollow Farm, Muscadine Manor, the 16-acre John H. Beavers House, and a Q&A at the Farmhouse Restaurant with Serenbe founder Steve Nygren.
October 15, SATURDAY
MGEV Fall Plant Sale
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. … Feel free to bring your wagons and boxes for easier shopping, but please leave pets at home. 255 Pine Road, Newnan
Barbecue Take-Out
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. … The Optimist Club of Senoia will host its annual barbecue with proceeds from this fundraiser used to fight childhood cancer and also help with local youth initiatives. The barbecue will be held at the Senoia Farmers’ Market at 40 Travis Street. Food featured at the barbecue will include the traditional Senoia recipe of Brunswick stew prepared by Carl, Jim, and Ray McKnight plus Bill Underwood along with many volunteers. Pulled pork will be prepared by Gerry Joseph of “1 Smokin’ Guy BBQ”. All items are “to go”. Quarts of stew are $15, pounds of pulled pork are $18, and BBQ sandwiches are $8. A pork sandwich, chips and drink will be available for $10. Contact an active member of the local Optimist Club or call 770-599-0993, 770-312-9300 or 302-981-4794 to place your order.
October 15 & 16, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Hummingbird Festival
In downtown Hogansville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday with live music in the evening and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Visit hummingbirdfestival.com.
The Music: Local and Live This Weekend
THE CELLAR / THE BAYS
20 Jefferson Street, Newnan • 770-683-6328
Live Jazz on Wednesdays, Acoustic on Thursdays in The Bays
Live Music Friday & Saturday Nights
10/14 … The Deuces
10/15 … Sundowner Motel Americana folk
GRAZING HERE
2850 Hwy. 54, Peachtree City • 770-486-2696
All Shows begin at 8 p.m.
10/14 … Limited Edition
10/15 … THEM
HOLLONVILLE OPRY HOUSE AT TURIN UMC
20 Longstreet Avenue, Turin
Music every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month starting at 6:30 pm.
Gospel, Bluegrass & Country • Good Music, Good Fellowship
10/15 …Touched By Grace, Frank Brannon & My Way or the HWY, J Max McKee Band
LINE CREEK BREWING COMPANY
150 Huddleston Road, Peachtree City • 678-545-6024
Shows start at 6 p.m.
10/15 … Butch Watson
LINE CREEK BUS BARN
300 City Center Parkway, Fayetteville • 770-731-1641
Shows start at 6 p.m.
10/15 … Brian Rivers
THE MAD MEXICAN
2 East Court Square, Newnan • 770-683-9545
Come for great food and live local music.
10/14 … Twice Shy – Georgia based acoustic duo. Scott Glisman & Tony Stephens performing your favorites from the 70s, 80s, & 90s along with some original tunes
10/15 … Larry Mills – Solo acoustic covers from the 60s, 70s & 80s. A Variety of rock/pop and country – everything from the Cranberries to Toby Keith to the Eurythmics
SUMMERGROVE GOLF CLUB
335 SummerGrove Parkway, Newnan • 770-251-1800
Friday Night Dinner & Music
10/14 … Pete & Pete
