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Now - September 27, 2013
Pottery and Paintings, Art Exhibition
The exhibit will showcase the work of local artist, Kirby Gregory. Long time SW GA potter, Gregory will display and sell his functional stoneware. For More Information
Now – September 30, 2013
Zoom In On Albany Photo Contest
Entries are in and it’s time to vote! For More Information
Now – October 21, 2013
Let’s Play Buddy Kickball
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! We are looking for volunteers to be a ‘buddy’ to a kid with disabilities. Come out and let’s have fun! For More Information
Now – December 31, 2013
Score a Hole in One with Albany, Georgia’s Stay and Play Golf Package
Let the Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau help lower the score of your next golf outing with discounted rates through RiverPointe Golf Club or Flint River Municipal Golf Course. For More Information
September 26, 2013
Marketing to State and Local Governments
If you’ve ever wondered how state agencies, cities, counties, school boards, and authorities buy their goods and services, then this is the class for you. You will learn how to register as a vendor, who to contact, where to find opportunities, what the requirements are for bidding, and how to get paid. For More Information
The Home Buying Expo
The Albany Board of REALTORS, in partnership with The Albany Herald, present The Home Buyers Expo. The event will allow anyone interested in the home buying process to have the opportunity to ask questions in a no pressure environment. For More Information
Albany Civil Rights Institute Community Night
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Movie Night at the AMA
Enjoy a walk through the galleries prior to the show. Admission is $5 for a family of four; featured film is Walt Disney’s “Hocus Pocus,” rated PG for mildly scary situations and teen romance. For More Information
September 26-28 & October 3-5, 2013
Wetherbee Planetarium
The Wetherbee Planetarium is proud to be considered a valuable educational resource in south Georgia, sharing not just fulldome educational films, but also producing live presentations on a wide variety of astronomy topics. For More Information
September 27, 2013
Cub Programs
The Cubs program is designed for 3 & 4 years olds to get some “”paws”" on experience with Animals! Each program includes an animal encounter, a zoo trip, a story, and a snack. For More Information
36th Annual Freedom Awards Banquet
The Albany-Dougherty Branch of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) cordially invites you to attend our 36th Annual Freedom Awards Banquet. For More Information
Don DC Curry Comedy Show
Widely known as the star of numerous stand-up comedy tours (including the highly lauded “Royal Comedy Tour,” of winter/spring 2010 and 2011) playing huge theatres at home and abroad and headlining special engagements at the nation’s hottest comedy clubs, Don “D.C.” Curry’s talents are far more than meets the eye at a single glance. For More Information
Nights @dtown
Live Music. Live Art. Every Final Friday of the Month. For More Information
September 27 & October 4, 2013
Dinner & Live Music at Our Daily Bread!
Great music, great food, and a great atmosphere. This is family-friendly, so grab the kids and meet us at Our Daily Bread. For More Information
September 27-29 & October 4-6, 2013
Imagination Theater Showtimes
Friday – Saturday, Alligator Kingdom at 1:15 pm and 4:15 pm; Micro Planet at 2:15 pm; and Invincible Army at 3:15 pm. For More Information
September 28-29 & October 5-6, 2013
Dive Shows
Did you know that you can watch divers hand-feed the fish in our blue hole every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.? Staff and/ or volunteers are also on-hand to answer questions. For More Information
September 28, 2013
Water, Wings and Wildlife Festival
Make some tracks and come to the Flint RiverQuarium for the 2013 Water, Wings & Wildlife Festival! Whether wet and scaly, feathered, slimy or furry, we want to celebrate all of the amazing wild animals that fill our beautiful world. For More Information
Albany Family Day
Albany Recreation & Parks and Youth Becoming Healthy present Albany Family Play Day. Family fun for all ages including relay races, arts & crafts, Home Depot kits for kids, games and much more! For More Information
TEAM Community Outreach
Free food & clothes from our Food/Clothing Bank for the first 50 families! For More Information
Albany Symphony Orchestra: East Meets West
This concert is the season opener for the ASO’s 50th Anniversary Season featuring the internationally renowned guzheng artist Su Cheng performing ‘Identity: Zhongsahang Zhuang’, a striking and distinctive piece that combines the richness of the Western orchestra with a 3800 year-old folk instrument. For More Information
5 Rock Bands
Cut N Run, Poser, Lo-Cast, Beyond Sorrow and Dog Head will be performing. All ages welcome and cash bar available. For More Information
October 2-31, 2013
All Things 3D, Art Exhibition
The exhibit and Sale will showcase the 3D work of two Valdosta professors, Hollis Barnett and Al Park. These award winning artists will display their wooden boxes and glass sculptures. For More Information
October 5, 2013
Riverfront Run – 5K & 1 Mile Walk
A portion of the proceeds benefit: Darton College Foundation, Inc. Allied Health Program. For More Information
Family Day
Family Day is an annual event presented by the Albany Museum of Art and Albany Recreation & Parks Department. This free event offers fun for the entire family with plenty of art activities for all ages, outdoor games, relay races & prizes, an opportunity to view the fabulous exhibits in the museum and ‘AMAzing Space’ interactive art gallery for kids. For More Information
SAMC Health Fair & Career Expo
Join South Albany Medical Center as they promote health awareness at their annual health fair for the community. The event is free and open to the public with great events for everyone! For More Information
Westover High School Gridiron Club Annual BBQ Fundraiser
Come out and join the Westover High School Gridrion Club for its annual fundraising event and enjoy some great BBQ! For More Information
8th Annual Community Day ‘Strengthen, Empower, Transform”
This year’s theme is “Strengthen, Empower, and Transform”. This is free event and is open to the public. There will be live entertainment for all ages, food, games, local organizations sharing vital information, and so much. For More Information
Wynfield Plantation’s Hunting Season Kickoff
Clay shooting, dog demonstrations, DNR Hunting Safety Course, jeep safaris, games, live music, cocktails, dining under the stars and more! For More Information
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Albany Native Honored with Forever Stamp
On what would have been his 83rd birthday, the “father of soul,” Albany native Ray Charles, returned to two “stamping ovations” Monday as the latest inductee into the Postal Service’s Music Icons Forever Stamp Series.
“Ray Charles taught us the value of hard work and determination, how to overcome challenges and how to tap the genius inherent in each person,” said Valerie Ervin, president of The Ray Charles Foundation. “We are extremely grateful that the Postal Service is celebrating this legacy with the release of a stamp in Ray Charles’ honor.”
The stamp features an image of Charles taken later in his career by photographer Yves Carrere. The stamp sheet was designed to evoke the appearance of a 45 rpm single peeking out of a record sleeve above the stamps themselves. On the reverse side, the sheet includes a larger version of the photograph featured on the stamp, as well as the logo for the Music Icons series.
For the complete Albany Herald article, please click here.
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For more information or questions concerning the E-newsletter contact Jenny Collins, Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau 229-317-4760.
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Sign-In Book 870
Out-of-State 103
Out-of-state visitors were from Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Washington.
International 6
International visitors were from Australia, Canada and United Kingdom.
Welcome Center Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Sat 10am-4pm
Sun 12pm-4pm
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