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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
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SUMMARY:Open and Tested Winter Classic 3 - USPA Powerlifting
DESCRIPTION:Limited to 60 lifters \nThis event has both Tested and Non Tested Divisions available \nRefund Policy: No Refunds\, transfers allowed to one of our meets on a case by case basis. \nRegistration closes: November 20\, 2026 \nFor the Tested Division: Drug testing by urinalysis. Drug Testing will be a 10% targeted random selection based on the top Dots scores. \nEvents: Full Power\, Bench Only\, Deadlift Only\, Push Pull\nCategory: Raw\, Classic Raw\, Single Ply\, Multi Ply \nWeigh in Schedule:\nFriday\, December 11\, 2026 – 9:00 am to 11:00 am or 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.\nNo same days weigh-ins under any circumstances \nEvent Schedule:\nWarmup: 8:00 am\nLifting Begins: 9:00 am \nAwards:\nOpen: 1st – 3rd place in each weight class\nJunior 10-12\, 13-15\, 16-17\, 18-19\, 20-23: 1st – 3rd place in each weight class and age group\nSubmaster 35-39: 1st – 3rd place in each weight class\nMaster 40-44\, 45-49\, etc.: 1st – 3rd place in each weight class and age group.\nBest Lifter: Awards given to each qualified lifter with 5 or more competitors in their class. \nQualifier For:\nAny IPL Competition or USPA National Level Competition with the necessary qualifying total during the appropriate qualifying period.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/open-and-tested-winter-classic-3-uspa-powerlifting/
LOCATION:The Beast Sports Center\, 206 College Avenue Southeast\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
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SUMMARY:Loosen Up Your Paintings Workshop - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Loosen Up Your Paintings Workshop with Rachel Eichholtz \nThree Separate Workshops\nBeginner | Intermediate | Advanced \nSaturday\, October 10\, 2026\nSaturday\, November 7\, 2026\nSaturday\, December 12\, 2026 \n10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n$200 \nCapture any subject quickly in a medium that makes sense to you. Choose from oil paints\, pastels\, gouache\, or acrylic. This workshop will equip you to paint any subject accurately\, loosely\, and quickly Discover how drawing\, value\, color\, and edge can be applied across multiple types of media to bring your inspiration to life. Instead of a step-by-step approach\, students can expect a balance of options and guidance to find their creative voice. \n​This workshop emphasizes collaboration and experiential learning as tools for engaging in the creative process. Arrive ready to experiment and try new things. A brief demo will be provided\, after which students will practice new skills with plenty of instructor feedback and attention. Some sessions will be in plein air\, and some will be in the studio.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/loosen-up-your-paintings-workshop-quinlan-visual-arts-center/2026-12-12/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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