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SUMMARY:Birds of a Feather- Solo exhibit by Joseph B. Thompson - Brenau University
DESCRIPTION:Joseph B. Thompson’s exhibit Birds of a Feather will be a dialogue between his and his late father William J. Thompson’s work through sculpture.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/birds-of-a-feather-solo-exhibit-by-joseph-b-thompson-brenau-university/
LOCATION:Brenau University – Burd Center for Performing Arts\, 429 Academy St NE\, Gainesville\,\, ga\, 30501
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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SUMMARY:Be the Hollow Bone: Solo exhibit by Tina Mullins - Brenau University
DESCRIPTION:A look into the birds and wildlife of the southeast in conversation between Artist Tina Mullen and scientific prints from the Brenau University Permanent Art Collection specifically our Arader Collection.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/birds-wildlife-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:Sellars Gallery\, 200 Boulevard\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Downtown Events,Main Calendar
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SUMMARY:Gainesville Glows: Lanterns and Lights - Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville
DESCRIPTION:Back for its second year\, Gainesville Glowstransforms the woodland into a winter wonderland of sparkling displays. Expect more luminarias\, pulsing rainbow-colored Sasha Trees\, 6- to 12-foot interactive candy canes and a new model train display. \nGainesville Glows: Lanterns and Lights is open on select nights November 19 – January 3 and features displays of lighted woodland animals and other décor designed especially for the Garden. \nRomantic luminaria will line pathways\, creating an elegant walk along the Promenade. The surrounding trees will be uplit with colorful spotlights\, and other trees in the woodland will be wrapped with warm white lights to outline the majestic beauty of their shapes. And look for tall metal lanterns with intricate cut-out patterns to cast enchanting patterns on the meandering walkways. \nIn addition\, a light tunnel wrapped in warm white and champagne-colored lights will provide fun photo-ops and lead to a large cone tree and family fun area on the Glade Lawn. There\, kids will revel in the Decoration Station and lighted Fairy Forest. The Forest Pond adjacent to the Visitor Center will feature pink lighted floating lotuses\, providing a tranquil backdrop for music and jellyfish lights on the Terrace. \nThe Event Lawn will offer s’mores pits as well as fanciful giant plant sculptures wrapped in colorful holiday lights. And guests will be mesmerized by lighted globes on the amphitheater lawn\, accompanied by music. \nGainesville Glows will be open on limited nights until December 18\, when it will remain open nightly through January 4. \nDiscounted member tickets will be available for purchase online beginning September 1. General admission tickets can be purchased beginning October 1. \nSpecific Dates Coming Soon! \nTime: 5 – 10 p.m.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/gainesville-glows-lanterns-and-lights-atlanta-botanical-garden-gainesville/
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden – Gainesville\, 1911 Sweetbay Drive\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar
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SUMMARY:Fall Pottery Camp and Art Market - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Fall Pottery camp; Art Market\nShop Handmade This Holiday Season and Support Local Artisans \nFriday\, November 20 | 12 PM – 8 PM \nSaturday\, November 21 | 10 AM – 6 PM \nSunday\, November 22 | 12 PM – 6 PM
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/fall-pottery-camp-and-art-market-quinlan-visual-arts-center/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Downtown Events,Main Calendar,Main Street Events
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SUMMARY:Magical Nights of Lights - Lanier Islands
DESCRIPTION:Bigger and brighter\, Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands Resort promises More Lights\, More Magic\, and More Memories this holiday season. Priced by the vehicle\, this modern-day sleigh ride through mile after mile of sparkling lights and animated displays runs nightly from 5-10PM November 20\, 2026 to January 3\, 2027. As the cabin of each vehicle fills with holiday music and wonder\, all roads lead to the resort’s Holiday Headquarters at Game Changer – which marks another year of Clark’s Holiday Pop-up Bar in addition to a Vendor Village and all the fun and games to be found at the 23\,000-square-foot indoor playground. Give Back Nights with gifts for the first 100 cards\, appearances from the Jolly Old Elf himself and other holiday characters on select nights\, and stops to the winter wonderland at Margaritaville’s License to Chill Snow Island will further enhance the experience. Visitors can race down Georgia’s longest snow tubing hill\, skate to holiday tunes\, hop on exciting carnival rides\, or dive into fresh snow blown daily for playtime and snowball battles. \nMagical Nights of Lights has all the makings for a special date night\, a cherished tradition for groups of friends\, or an evening of memory-making for the whole family. It earned the top spot among Favorite Homegrown Holiday Light Displays from North Georgia Living Magazine\, and Mommy Poppins named Magical Nights of Lights one of the Best Holiday Light Shows in Atlanta last year. Discover why Magical Nights of Lights has been a beloved holiday tradition among countless families and individuals since 1993. Starting at $25/vehicle\, pricing for this drive-thru Christmas lights show experience varies by vehicle size and date of visit. Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://www.lanierislands.com/holiday-events/magical-nights-of-lights/ or at the gate. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Georgia Mountain Food Bank – a nonprofit that provided 8.5 million meals to 88\,000 people in five counties in 2025 alone. \nFor those looking to turn their visit to Magical Nights of Lights into a holiday getaway\, special holiday accommodation packages are available. Reservations can be made at www.lanierislands.com or by calling 770-945-8787. \nURLs:\nWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/3867438-0?pid=10851\nTickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3867438-1?pid=10851\nWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/3867438-3?pid=10851 \nPrice:\nGeneral Admission: USD 41.91 \nCategory: Community | Holidays \nDate and Time: 20th November 2026 at 5:00 pm to 3rd January 2027 at 10:00 pm \nVenue details: Lanier Islands Resort\, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway\, Buford\, Georgia\, 30518\, United States
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/magical-nights-of-lights-lanier-islands/
LOCATION:Lanier Islands Resort\, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar
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SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast with the Grinch - The Vault at the National
DESCRIPTION:The Vault at the National is hosting a pancake breakfast with the Grinch. \nIt will be held on November 21st from 9 am – 12 pm. \nTickets include breakfast\, crafts\, and a picture with the Grinch from our photographer.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/pancake-breakfast-with-the-grinch/
LOCATION:The Vault at the National\, 109 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Events,Main Calendar
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SUMMARY:Jingle Mingle 2026 - Downtown Gainesville
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 21st\, 2026 at Jingle Mingle and the Lighting of the Chicken in Roosevelt Square!\n\nAs one of the Southeast’s quirkiest\, fun\, family-friendly events\, Jingle Mingle is the perfect way to start your holiday season here in the Poultry Capital of the World!\n\nCLICK HERE TO VIEW EVENT DETAILS
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/jingle-mingle-2025/
LOCATION:Downtown Square\, 112 Main Street\, SW\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Events,Main Calendar,Welcome Center
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