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Wanna hear a great story?

Lake Lanier CVB — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:00:45 +0000

Life in Gainesville-Hall County is far removed from the hustle and bustle of a major city, but don’t think for a minute that its culture is small town, too. Few exurban communities feature the vast range of high quality cultural and lifestyle opportunities found here.

The quality-of-life stories are numerous, and the biggest of all is Lake Lanier. In fact, two of the largest marinas in the world find plenty of elbow room among its 38,000 acres of water. But the lake made its biggest splash back in 1996 as the U.S. Olympic site for the rowing, canoeing and kayaking competition – and the legacy continues today with numerous international events and a training facility for potential young Olympians.

Visit this website to read more about the area’s great stories. Click here to learn more.

Art on the Square this fall in Gainesville

Lake Lanier CVB — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:00:58 +0000

Art in the Square Festival
Saturday, September 18, 2010
10:00am – 7:00pm
Event is free to the public.

This year’s event features over 90 artists whose works include fine art, sculpture, pottery, photography, and wood carving as well as jewelry and other artistic endeavors. Enjoy live entertainment, music, special performances by clowns and dancers, a Youth Artist Market sponsored by INK (Interactive Neighborhood for Kids), and an artistic Cake Decorating Contest hosted by Main Street Market.

Downtown on the Square
Gainesville, Georgia

Silent Auction to Benefit Challenged Child and Friends
August 18 through September 18, 2010
Two Silent Auction Locations!

Go to Gallerie 110, 110 Washington Street on the Square, to bid on paintings.
Gallerie 110 is hosting the Silent Auction with 40 fabulous paintings donated by talented local artists. One hundred percent of all proceeds goes to Challenged Child and Friends. The artwork will be on display from August 18 through September 18, 2010. Bidding closes at 4:00pm on September 18, 2010.

Go to Frames You-Nique, 104 Main Street, to bid on miniature hand-painted lamps.
Frames You-Nique is hosting the Silent Auction for hand-painted miniature lamps from August 18 through September 18.

Silent Auction bidding is open to the public. Please join us in support of Challenged Child and Friends.

For more info on Art in the Square – click here.

Southern Circuit Independent Film Series coming in September

Lake Lanier CVB — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:59:02 +0000

The Arts Council, Inc. and Gainesville State College are proud to present “Dear Lemon Lima,” with Director Suzi Yoonessi as part of the South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers at the Smithgall Arts Centeron Thursday, September 16, 2010. To kick off the independent film series, we will host a barbeque dinner before the film, provided by The Holbrook of Lake Lanier catering and included in the ticket prices.

Meet the Filmmaker:
Following the screening of her feature film,”Dear Lemon Lima,” stay to join us as Ms. Yoonessi and the audience engage in a discussion about the film and her work as a filmmaker.

Synopsis:
“Dear Lemon Lima,” is a coming of age comedy about a lonely 13-year-old half Yup’ik girl, Vanessa Lemor. Trying to navigate her way through getting dumped by her true love, über-intellectual Philip Gregory, and surviving prep school in Fairbanks, Alaska, she embraces her native heritage and rediscovers the spirit of the World Eskimo Indian Olympics. “Dear Lemon Lima,”celebrates our common traits and differences, inspiring kindness, individuality, equality and values kindled by the diary of a 13-year-old girl.

Buy Tickets Here

Outdoor Concerts – Summer music series offer variety of tunes

Lake Lanier CVB — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:41:38 +0000

Flowery Branch – Historic Downtown
Concerts at the Depot, Flowery Branch. Bring a picnic, blankets and chairs. 7-9 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays in June, July and August. Grafted by Grace, Saturday; Blossom Creek Breeze, July 10; Grafted by Grace, July 24; Jordan Rager, Aug. 14 and Blossom Creek, Aug. 28. Old Train Depot, 5600 Main St., Flowery Branch. Free. 678-698-1387.

Flowery Branch – Sterling on the Lake
Songs 4 Summer concert, Flowery Branch. Featuring Reality Showband. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sterling on the Lake Village Green, 7005 Sterling Blvd., Flowery Branch. Free concert; $5 parking. 770-967-9777.

Gainesville – Brenau University
Patriotic Picnic Pops concert, Gainesville. Gainesville Symphony Orchestra with Shawn Megorden. 7:30 p.m. July 3, Brenau University Amphitheater, Brenau University, 500 Washington St., Gainesville. $30 adults, $27 seniors, $12 students. Add $50 per table of eight. 770-532-5727.

Gainesville – The Arts Council
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Gainesville. Bring blankets or chairs. 8 p.m. July 30, Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. Rain date Aug. 1. $35; $32 seniors, $28 students and children; $320 for a table of eight. 770-534-2787.

Summer MusicFest, Gainesville. The Swingin’ Medallions. Bring blankets or chairs. 8 p.m. Aug. 12, Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. $25; $240 for a table of eight. 770-534-2787.

Back in Time Band, Gainesville at The Arts Council. Bring blankets or chairs. 8 p.m. Friday, June 25th Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. Free for members; $20 nonmembers; $200 for a table of eight. 770-534-2787.