Weekend Planner
Here is our pick of activities going on in or around Oconee County this weekend.
1. CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL AND “CHOCOLAT” SCREENING
Where/When: Cine in Athens on Friday at 7 p.m.
Why Go: To attend the kick-off for Cine’s Summer Classic Movie Series featuring a screening of Chocolat followed by a Chocolate Festival with music, jugglers, a fortune teller, specialty drinks (cash bar) and boatloads of chocolate.
Pricing: $7
Where/When: Fox Theatre in Atlanta on Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at and 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Why Go: To see Constantine Maroulis of American Idol fame as Drew in the First National Tour of the five-time Tony Award nominated smash-hit musical Rock of Ages.
Pricing: Tickets range from $30 to $80
Where/When: Classic Center in Athens on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: To attend the fifth running Double Dog Dare’s Athens Dawg Derby, a two-day flyball tournament featuring races that will include regular, multi-breed, veteran and open classes.
Pricing: $2
4. AN AFTERNOON WITH AUTHOR TERRY KAY
Where/When: Oconee County Library on Saturday at 3 p.m.
Why Go: To hear local, award-winning author, Terry Kay, discuss his latest novel, Bogmeadow’s Wish, and have the opportunity to have a copy autographed.
Pricing: Free
5. MICHAEL BOUCHER BENEFIT BBQ
Where/When: Bogart Community Center on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Why Go: To raise money for wounded Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Boucher and break barbecue with family and friends.
Pricing: $8 per plate.
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"Rock of Ages"
July 5, 2011 / July 6, 2011 / July 7, 2011 / July 8, 2011 / July 9, 2011 / July 10, 2011 at 8:00 pm660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA (Fox Theatre) -
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Oconee County Library
1080 Experiment Station Rd, Watkinsville, GA -
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Town of Bogart
125 Main St, Bogart, GA
