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watkinsville ga: Ashford Manor's 2011 Concert on the Lawn Series - 05/02/11 09:58 AM
Concerts at Ashford Manor in downtown Watkinsville, GA, under the stars are always magical.
This year Ashford Manor's Concerts on the Lawn won't just be on Monday evenings. Concerts begin this week on May 4 with Grogus (Latin, Jazz and Salsa)
May 18 (Wednesday) Abbey Road Live, Beatles Tribute)
May 30 The Splitz (Motown)
June 15 (Wednesday) Deja Vu (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Tribute
July 2 (Saturday) The Athens King (Elvis Tribute)
July 30 (Saturday) Sons of Sailors (Jimmy Buffet Tribute)
Sept. 5 Half Dozen Brass Band (traditional horns)
Sept 21 (Wednesday) Randall Bramblett Band (Soul, Funk, R&B)
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watkinsville ga: WATKINSVILLE FALL FESTIVAL TO STAY OPEN LATER THIS YEAR - 10/13/10 02:30 PM
This year's Watkinsville Fall Festival will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run until 6:00 p.m.
There will be all kinds of crafts, art, activities for children, farmer's market, food booths and bands to entertain all day.
The festival is held just off Main Street behind the Eagle Tavern on Rocket Field. There is free parking all around town with shuttles to the festival.
And if you like to run, the Scarecrow 5K is earlier in the morning.
For more information about the festival and the Scarecrow, contact Julia Estes at the Oconee Co. Chamber of Commerce at 706-769-7947.
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watkinsville ga: ASPARAGUS BEANS IN WATKINSVILLE, GA - 07/03/10 12:41 PM
This is some of the produce from our garden. This year we tried some asparagus beans, shown above. They are climbers, and produce long, thin beans that taste, oddly, somewhat like asparagus! So far I've steamed them with a little garlic & ginger. They are also supposed to be good in stir-fry.
Does anyone have any experience with these or any ways to cook them?
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watkinsville ga: WATKINSVILLE, GA 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND EVENTS - 06/30/10 12:03 PM
There 's a whole lot goin' on in Watkinsville over the 4th of July weekend!
If you're in town on Friday, you'll want to start out by going to lunch at Miss Gail's as it is Fish Friday with fried fish and all the trimmings. (Do keep in mind that she'll be closed on Saturday and Monday because of the holiday).
Then in the evening be sure and come to First Friday downtown from 6:00-9:00. The downtown shops will be open and lots of activities for the kids - train rides, booths and a lot more.
Saturday morning at … (2 comments)
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watkinsville ga: HYDRANGIAS THAT FINALLY BLOOMED! - 06/18/10 01:47 PM
We planted two of these varigated leafed hydrangias here in Watkinsville, GA, when we moved here 12 years ago. Until this year, we have had exactly ONE bloom because every year they would leaf out in March and every year a freeze would take them back to the ground. I had even threatened to rip them out of the ground and throw them away! This year, however, it was so cold all through March that they didn't leaf out until April. Hence - ta-da - blooms! Lots of blooms!
Well, maybe I'll give them another … (6 comments)
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watkinsville ga: SHAKESPEARE ON THE LAWN IN WATKINSVILLE, GA - 06/18/10 10:18 AM
Last evening we attended the Rose of Athens Theatre production of "Much Ado About Nothing" on the lawn at Ashford Manor in Watkinsville, Ga. It was a warm and muggy evening on the beautiful lawn but the play was funny and delightful while the cast of local thespians did a great job of making Shakespeare come alive.
There are 3 more performances this week, tonight and tomorrow (June 18, 19 & 20) at 8:00 p.m., so if you have a chance to go, don't miss it!
Ashford Manor is located at #5 Harden Hill Rd. in Watkinsville. For more information, go … (3 comments)
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watkinsville ga: YOU KNOW YOU LIVE IN A SMALL TOWN WHEN THE NEWS IS: - 05/20/10 03:53 PM
OK, I couldn't resist blogging about a news item in the May 20 edition of the Oconee Enterprise, one of Watkinsville's weeklies. It seems that the main courtroom has been bugged - not with electronic listening devices but with - yes - CHIGGERS! Judge Lawton Stephens was complaining about being bitten while judging, so the courtroom had to be fumigated to get rid of the chiggers! The court was back in business the next day.
Anyone not familiar with chiggers: they are tiny red bugs which embed themselves in a person's skin, making for a very itchy welt. Picking blackberries, walking … (4 comments)
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watkinsville ga: ASHFORD MANOR CONCERTS ON THE LAWN 2010 SCHEDULE - 04/24/10 03:59 PM
Ashford Manor in the heart of downtown Watkinsville, GA, has announced the schedule for the 2010 Concerts on the Lawn Series. It is a great line-up for this 10th anniversary season:
May 3 - The Courduroy Road (Americana, Bluegrass, Folk Rock, Old timey country)
May 17 - The Last Waltz Ensemble with the music of Bob Dylan
May 31 - Sons of Sailors (Jimmy Buffet cover band)
June 14 - Normaltown Flyers (great local band dating from 1979 playing pickup truck rock & roll)
July 3 - Abbey Road Live with favorites from the Beatles
September 6 - Common People … (1 comments)
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watkinsville ga: SNOW IN THE SOUTH - 02/13/10 02:19 PM
OK, you northerners, I admit it, we go bonkers in the South when it snows! No, we have no way to clear the streets except to just let it melt and everything shuts down. But we do get excited and it is way too beautiful!
The yard art fiddler looked like a skeleton but still playing in the snow in the back yard.
Snow at night.
Then, by the time the sun comes out, the snow is all melted, but we enjoy remembering … (5 comments)
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watkinsville ga: TASTE OF OCONEE TO BENEFIT OCMS CHORUS & BAND JAN 30 - 01/27/10 02:40 PM
The Taste of Oconee benefiting the Oconee Co. Middle School Band and Chorus will take place Saturday, January 30, 2010, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Besides having the opportunity to sample foods from a number of restaurants in the Watkinsville, GA, Oconee Co. and Athens, GA, you will be entertained by the OCMS band and chorus during the evening.
Below is the OCMS Chorus performing at the Taste of Oconee 2009.
Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. For more information, go to www.tasteofoconee.org.
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watkinsville ga: SOME ATHENS, GA AREA CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - 12/23/09 10:45 AM
Last night after dinner we drove around to see some of the Athens, GA area Christmas lights and we thought we'd share them. Enjoy!
This one is on Simonton Bridge Rd. in Watkinsville
The Grand Finale has to be the Blue Light House located on Brickeberry Ridge in Woods of Habersham subdivision on the east side of Athens. It has it's own website, www.bluelights.org. The owners collect toys for the Toys for Tots program each year from … (3 comments)
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watkinsville ga: More Christmas Events in Watkinsville, GA, this Weekend - 12/03/09 03:45 PM
Another great event this weekend in Watkinsville, GA, is the OCAF Holiday Market. Plan on completing your Christmas shopping with one of a kind gifts this year. The Holiday Market will be open on December 5th and 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with over 70 artists exhibiting. They range from potters, jewelers, photographers, painters, authors, fiber artists, woodworkers, glassblowers and many others. The admission will be $3.00 for adults and this is for both the OCAF Center and Rocket Hall. For more information go to www.ocaf.com.
The men of Watkinsville Christian Church will again sell their famous Chicken Mull … (0 comments)
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watkinsville ga: "COME ON CHRISTMAS" IN WATKINSVILLE, GA - 12/03/09 03:34 PM
As our grandson, Bo, says, "Come on Christmas". We'll it's getting geared up here in Watkinsville, GA, this weekend.
It all starts off on Friday, December 4 with the Watkinsville tree lighting being the feature of this month's First Friday event. Starting at 6:00 p.m there will be carolers, hot chocolate and carol singing and the tree lighting will be promptly at 7:00. Plan to stay late and shop as many of the downtown stores will be open late. Instead of going home and cooking, stay and eat dinner while you're in town.
The Watkinsville Christmas Parade this Saturday morning at … (0 comments)
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watkinsville ga: WINE FEST SLATED IN WATKINSVILLE, GA - 10/22/09 05:30 PM
There's not a more beautiful setting than the grounds at Ashford Manor in Watkinsville, GA for the annual OCAF (Oconee Co. Arts Foundation) Wine and Food tasting that will take place this Sunday, October 25 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The tasting will include wines from seven wineries and package stores and food from 23 restaurants in Athens and Oconee County.
There will also be a silent auction and raffle besides live music and cooking demonstrations.
What better way to spend a fall afternoon with friends and family?
Tickets are $30 before Oct. 23 and $35 at the … (1 comments)
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watkinsville ga: WORDLESS THURSDAY - FALL IN MY GARDEN IN WATKINSVILLE, GA - 10/22/09 05:15 PM
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watkinsville ga: ODD PURPLE CONEFLOWERS - 10/19/09 10:06 AM
We had record cold this morning - 33 chilly degrees here in Watkinsville, GA, which had me rummaging for gloves and ear covers before walking this morning.
I noticed that my purple coneflowers had multiple little flowers coming our of a main flower - note the one on the left. Has anyone ever seen this before?
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watkinsville ga: WATKINSVILLE FALL FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY OCTOBER 17 - 10/13/09 12:19 PM
DON'T MISS THE WATKINSVILLE FALL FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY (OCTOBER 17)!
There'll be a lot happening this Saturday in downtown Watkinsville, GA at the Fall Festival. There will be numerous craft booths, lots to eat and tons of fun for the kids. If you haven't had funnel cakes in awhile, this is your chance. There will also be fresh vegetables from the Oconee Farmer's Market, a train to ride, animals to pet and corn boxes for the kids to play in, not to mention music all day at the bandstand.
The festival … (2 comments)
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watkinsville ga: FUN THINGS TO DO IN WATKINSVILLE, GA IN OCTOBER PART I - 10/05/09 10:18 AM
There are several fun things to do around Watkinsville and Oconee Co this October.
First of all, there is an historical walking ghost tour around Watkinsville where ghost stories and legends are told about many sites in town. Currently, they are held Friday and Saturday evenings at 6:45 and 8:00 p.m. for the month of October. If you have a group, they can arrange a tour any evening. If things go well, this may turn into a year 'round event. For more information, call 404-242-6340. (The tour might not be appropriate for children under 10 years).
Also, … (2 comments)
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watkinsville ga: Watkinsville, GA's wonderful 4th - 06/29/09 07:13 PM
The 4th of July celebration in Watkinsville, GA kicks off on Friday evening with First Friday on Main featuring a free art tour from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The Art Tour includes OCAF (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) on School St., Art Masters Gallery & Framing on N. Main, Sunshine Village, Main Street Gallery, C. Allee Studio & Gallery, Chappelle Gallery on S. Main, Emma Laura, Weber Photography & Design and Side Street Beads. There will be a shuttle to ease your trip around town, just park at Rocket Field a couple of blocks behind the Eagle Tavern. Restaurants that will be … (0 comments)
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watkinsville ga: Get Your Fresh Veggies & More at the Oconee Farmer's Market - 06/02/09 06:24 PM
Every Saturday morning from May until October or so some 20 vendors of fresh, home grown vegetables, herbs, farm fresh eggs, fresh baked goods, salsa, jams, fresh flowers, decorated gourds, soaps and various other items gather behind the Eagle Tavern off Main Street in downtown Watkinsville to sell their products.
You might enjoy a cup of coffee while browsing the various tables and sample some goodies while visiting with friends and neighbors.
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You can often find heirloom varieties of fresh picked produce and much of it is organic.
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