March 27-30 “Other People’s Dreams” 7 p.m., except Sun., 2 p.m. Jacksonville State University JSU Dept. of Drama presents the premier performance of the winner of 2007’s Southern Playwright’s Competition, “Other People’s Dreams,” by Evan Guilford-Blake. Admission charged. 256-782-5648. www.jsu.edu/depart/drama. Saturday, March 29 Waterfall Tour & Hike 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cheaha State Park Join Joan Alexander and others from the Anniston Outdoor Association for driving and hiking tour of several beautiful waterfalls around the Talladega National Forest and Cheaha State Park areas. Bring daypack with lunch, water, supplies, camera. Admission charged. 256-782-5697. fieldschool.jsu.edu.
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Saturday-Sunday, March 29-30 Wilderness Survivor: F.D. Roosevelt State Park 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT F.D. Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain, Ga. 2970 Ga. Hwy. 190 If you found yourself in a wilderness survival situation, would you be strong enough? Learn how to build snares and shelters, and also discover new ways to start fire. Many survival topics
will be introduced during this workshop. Register in advance. Saturday-Sunday, March 29-30 Battle of Horseshoe Bend Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Dadeville. Experience the life of the Creek and Cherokee Indians. Learn basket making, flint knapping, finger weaving, cooking, dancing and more. Watch soldiers fire cannons and flintlock muskets. Free. 256-234-7111. www.nps.gov/hobe. Saturday, April 12 Dogwood Arts and Crafts Fair 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT Downtown Tallapoosa, Ga. The Dogwood Fair will offer a variety of handmade crafts (wood, iron, quilts, flowers, art work, etc.) as well as demonstrations provided by a variety of local artisans. Many food vendors, as well as a BBQ sponsored by the Methodist Church. All-day entertainment. The parade begins at 2 p.m. and may be viewed from Hwy. 100 or Hwy. 78. Saturday, April 12 Second Saturday Space Safari: Stars of the Pharaohs 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Jacksonville State University Planetarium
Mitchell Marine | 370 Davis Road, LaGrange, GA | 706.884.2594
Travel through space and explore planet Earth during these exciting programs for families and children. Programs may include astronomy on the large dome, exciting films and hands-on learning opportunities. Admission charged. J256-782-5697. fieldschool.jsu.edu. April 17-20 “Enchanted April” 7 p.m., except Sun., 2 p.m. Jacksonville State University JSU’s Alpha Psi Omega Honorary Dramatic Fraternity presents this enchanting production by Matthew Barber, adapted from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim. Admission charged. 256-782-5648. www.jsu.edu/depart/drama. Saturday, April 19 4th Annual Mountain Longleaf Festival: A Celebration of Arts & Environment 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Anniston Festival designed to celebrate the natural world and to benefit the children of the community. Enjoy live music, nature and arts activities, arts demonstrations and sales, food, children’s activities and more. 256-782-5697. fieldschool.jsu.edu. Saturday, April 19-Sunday, April 20 Earth Day “Go Green” Festival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT F.D. Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain, Ga.