Friday, Jan. 29
10 a.m.: Town & Gown Arts host the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble (CPRDE) in a mini-performance and lecture-demonstration in Russell Auditorium on the GCSU campus. Admission is $5. GCSU students are admitted with their university ID. Robinson attempts to educate audiences about the rich heritage and ancestral gifts on which this predominately African American ensemble draws. The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble’s residency is sponsored by Allied Arts and Georgia College & State University’s Arts Unlimited Committee. Call Allied Arts at (478) 452-3950 or visit www.milledgevillealliedarts.com for more information and for tickets.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Putnam General Hospital Auxiliary holds a soup luncheon at First United Methodist Church in Eatonton. Tickets in advance or at the door are $6. Take-out or eat-in includes homemade vegetable soup, cornbread, tea and desserts. All profits go right back into the Putnam County-Eatonton community either for the free flu shots in October or much needed equipment for Putnam General Hospital.
8 p.m.: Town & Gown Arts host the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble (CPRDE) in a main stage dance concert in Russell Auditorium on the campus of Georgia College and State University. Robinson attempts to educate audiences about the rich heritage and ancestral gifts on which this predominately African American ensemble draws. The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble’s residency is sponsored by Allied Arts and Georgia College & State University’s Arts Unlimited Committee. Tickets for the evening performance are $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens and students (other than GCSU students). GCSU students are admitted with their university ID. Tickets for groups of 12 or more are $6 each and must be purchased by January 28th. Call Allied Arts at (478) 452-3950 or visit www.milledgevillealliedarts.com for more information and for tickets.
9 p.m.: THP Productions presents the 2nd Annual Old School Hair, Fashion, Talent and Comedy Extravaganza. The event will be held at La Fete on Hammock Road. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door or $25 for VIP. Must be 25 and older to attend. Free wine and hors d’oeuvres. For more information, contact Tracy Harper at (478) 454-7556.
Saturday, Jan. 30
7 p.m.: A Southern Gospel concert will be held at The Plaza Arts Center Theatre in Eatonton. Kindred Spirit and The Lord's Messengers will perform. A $10 donation will be accepted at the door.
Sunday, Jan. 31
4 p.m.: Albany State Alumni Chapter will meet at the James Baugh Public Safety Building. All interested Alumni are invited to attend this meeting. The annual scholarship will be discussed and plans will be made for the annual Alumni Banquet. For more information please contact James Lunsford at (478) 452-7990 or Janie White at (478)452-7685.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
5:30 p.m.: Relay For Life of Baldwin County holds a Team Captain Meeting at Northside Baptist Church on North Jefferson Street. Team Captains are urged to attend to receive information and pick up supplies. Anyone who lives or works in our community and is interested in forming or joining a Relay team or gathering information on working with Relay For Life in any way is also invited.
6 p.m.: Baldwin County Board of Commissioners holds its regular meeting in Suite 319 of the Baldwin County Courthouse.
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