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Every 1st Tuesday of the month, this program is designed for kids 15 months to 3 years old, Toddler Takeover combines a story, gallery visit and art project for the AMA's youngest visitors and parents. Siblings are welcome too! Toddler Takeover is free for AMA members and $5 for non-members. Go >
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Every month at Tadpole Time we'll be exploring a different environmental theme for our youngest visitors! Tadpole Time includes a story, songs and activities with time to enjoy the Flint RiverQuarium on your own after our time together. Tadpole Time is designed especially for parents and pre-schoolers, but all ages are welcome It's FREE with your RiverQuarium membership or with regular admission Go >
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Feb. 11, 11:00AM
Join us for our Black Ink: Albany Author Expo, February 11, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Event Center at Northwest Library. Local authors will be at the library to discuss their books, as well as sell and sign copies of their works. Go >
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Feb. 11, 12:00PM – 2:00PM
Join Albany Recreation & Parks for an afternoon of fun, fellowship, creativity, and tasty treats as they host Cookies & Canvas! During this free and festive event, youth participants will enjoy cookies, milk, and music while participating in games, art activities, and more! Go >
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Feb. 13, 1:00PM – Feb 15, 3:00PM
Welcome to GACVB's Annual Conference - your early 2023 opportunity for continuing education in destination marketing and management. Join your peers and new friends for this fun, multi-day event of statewide networking and leadership training. Tourism professionals will join together with industry suppliers and travel and hospitality affiliates to share successes and find solutions in visitor promotions and product development. Go >
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Feb. 14, 11:00AM – 1:00PM
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and Albany Recreation & Parks is celebrating with a special event! Join Ms. Tee Taylor for a day of fun and festive activities on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, as the Senior Citizen's Valentine Bingo Breakfast returns to the Good Life City! Go >
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Tricera-Tots will include a story, a craft, and a special science lesson/exhibit visit geared toward 3-4 year-olds, although all ages are welcome to join in! Future Tricera-Tots programs are planned for the third Friday of the month, so mark your calendars! Program Cost: $3 per person for ages 4 & up/FREE for members Ages 3 and under FREE Go >
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Feb. 25, 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Beekeeping School for Beginners February 25th, 2023 9am-3pm This is a one day classroom event where you will learn everything you need to know (and more) about getting started in beekeeping. You will get hands-on experience with handling bees by scheduling your attendance at Bee Labs in our Educational Apiary at Chehaw Park after the beekeeping class. *** This is a great class for adults, kids and families. You are encouraged to bring a notebook and take notes. *** Door prizes will be raffled off (bee and beekeeping related items!) Go >
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Feb. 25, 6:30PM
AMA Art Ball: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler, presented by Albany Motorcars and BMW of Albany, returned to the industrial chic setting of the future downtown home of the Albany Museum of Art at 6:30 pm on Saturday, Feb 25, 2023. The black-tie-optional event features a cocktail hour, a catered gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, and a night of dancing to the sounds of The Grapevine Band. It is all included in your ticket. For those who want to skip dinner join the celebration late, there is an option to join in the After-Dinner Party at 9:45 pm. Go >
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Feb. 26, 7:00PM
The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last fifty years have matched her unassailable artistry. This seven- time Grammy winner has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television, and live performance. Flint River Entertainment Complex is pleased to welcome Gladys Knight to the Albany Civic Center! Go >
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After School Art Club meets in the AMA Classroom on the last Monday of the month from September through May (there is no December class). The Monday sessions are geared toward middle and high school students. Courses begin with a focus on building fundamental drawing skills. Students will be taught basic techniques, such as shading, controlling tones, composition, and drawing methods. This will progress to learning how to recreate an image on paper using pencils, charcoal, chalk pastels, and/or oil pastels. Go >
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After School Art Club meets in the AMA Classroom, usually on the last Tuesday of the month, from September through May (there is no December class). The Tuesday sessions are geared toward elementary school students. Courses begin with a focus on building fundamental drawing skills. Students will be taught basic techniques, such as shading, controlling tones, composition, and drawing methods. This will progress to learning how to recreate an image on paper using pencils, charcoal, chalk pastels, and/or oil pastels. Go >
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Mar. 2, 5:00PM – Mar 4, 5:00PM
GeorgiaFIRST Robotics is honored to partner with Procter & Gamble to host our Peachtree District Qualifier in Albany, Georgia. This longstanding location is made possible by dedicated partners, sponsors and volunteers who give their time, talent and resources to FIRST. We invite you to join us Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 as FIRST Robotics Competition teams from the Peachtree District enter the field to test their engineering marvels. Who will walk away with the top awards at the Peachtree District Qualifier in Albany? Join us to see! This event is free and open to the public. Go >
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The Wetherbee Planetarium is proud to be considered a valuable educational resource in South Georgia, sharing not just full-dome educational films, but also producing live presentations on a wide variety of astronomy topics. Go >
Feb. 2, 4:00PM
Come out and enjoy Retro Night! Dress in your favorite 80s outfit. Chill to 80s dance, 80s rock, and new retro wave music. Play classic retro games with game time. Go >
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Come to The Grille House for karaoke and game nights on the patio every Wednesday and Thursday nights! Go >
Feb. 2, 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Come out on Thursday, February 2nd to Jimmy Mowery live at the brewery from 6-9PM, trivia friends don’t worry, we’ll be moving trivia to Friday, same time, same place! Go >
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We are changing it up a bit for summer...come out to the taproom for Trivia Thursdays! Live hosted games & free to play! Bring your crew & compete to win some prizes!! Go >
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The Wetherbee Planetarium is proud to be considered a valuable educational resource in South Georgia, sharing not just full-dome educational films, but also producing live presentations on a wide variety of astronomy topics. Go >
Feb. 3, 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Let's Paint Like is a fundraiser hosted by the AMA Teen Art Board. This event will be in the style of Bob Ross and is for all ages and skill levels. Supplies, snacks, and beverages will be provided. At the event, watch an episode of "The Joy of Painting" and follow along with us step-by-step at a slow pace to recreate his "Mighty Mountain Lake" on a 9 x 12 canvas. Halfway through, we will have an “intermission” for a costume contest, where you will have the opportunity to win a prize for being the best-dressed Bob Ross of the evening! Go >
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St. Teresa School BINGO Playing Wednesday & Friday evenings Early Bird 7:00PM - Regular Session 7:30PM Doors open 6:00PM Go >
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VFW Dance and live music Danny the DJ, and Still River Band. Go >
Feb. 3, 7:00PM
Trivia on a Friday?! Just this one! We’re moving trivia from Thursday 2/2 to Friday 2/3 because we have a special guest coming in on Thursday. Be sure to come out Thursday 2/2 to catch Jimmy Mowery, as seen on The Voice, LIVE on his way to Florida!! What better way to enjoy an evening than with some ice cold beer, fresh hot pizza & healthy competition of the minds?! Trivia is always live hosted and free to play. Want to study up before? Keep an eye on our Facebook & Instagram stories for categories, themes and hosts each week! Go >
