May  2003  Beautiful Artwork, Inside And Out... Beautiful artwork awaits you here in North Georgia! Our most prolific and well known artist, Mother Nature (I'm sure your familiar with her work!) has been painting the hillsides with the Green of Spring and dotted the area in beautiful blooms of wildflowers! No doubt, Spring is in full swing! Call (706-864-7221), email us, or visit our Web site www.cavendercreek.com and make your reservations now! Don't miss the warm days and cool nights of this wonderful time of year! Experience a Variety of Art Exhibitions Across North Georgia! May is the month for Art here in Dahlonega and all over North Georgia! We'll begin with our own Dahlonega Art Alliance, Art on the Square Day, May 3rd with a gathering of artists of all levels and backgrounds spending the day sketching, drawing, photographing and painting using the historic public square as a backdrop. The Dahlonega Art Alliance also presents its forth annual Tour of Artist Studios, May 10 & 11, opening the doors of private art studios to the public! Tour maps are available at the Dahlonega Welcome Center on the Square, and local area shops. Wildflower Festival of the Arts on May 17th & 18th. This Festival has a reputation for its emphasis on quality and unequaled "Southern hospitality" shown by the hosts and sponsors. A "Fine Arts Marketplace" with over 70 juried artists tempt discriminating patrons with watercolors, oils, pottery, jewelry, photography, fiber art, glass and many other mediums. A great event! Art in the Garden Festival Just to the south of us, the Dawson County Arts Council will be hosting their Art in the Garden Festival at the Historic Old Rock School in downtown Dawsonville. This will be another chance to view quality artwork featuring garden related art, crafts, garden antiques and containers. May 3rd & 4th. Meaders' Homeplace Pottery Celebration To the east in Cleveland will be dozens of potters and exhibitors from throughout the south with new and antique pottery at the old Meaders' Homeplace on May 10th. Turning Exhibitions and firing of the late John Meaders wood fired kiln will be around 12:00 noon. An Old Favorite... We just can't say enough about the Mountain Music and Medicine Show! Every 1st Saturday of the month the Folkways Center hosts this live broadcast, hometown radio show featuring amazing talent! Each two-hour live show includes traditional mountain music, humor, spoken word, local history, theatre, preserving and promoting traditional mountain culture through the wit, wisdom, and fun of an old-time medicine show. ...And Something New! The Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) is pleased to announce the return of the Helen Fat Tire Festival, May 16-18. This Mountain Biking Festival is geared to all levels and ages of riders. Events will included a Friday Night Ride to kick off the event and group rides, contests and a bike obstacle course on Saturday. Sunday will feature the Georgia MTB Series Cross County race and free Kids' Fun Race. Great prizes are awarded to the winners of the races, contests, and raffle. A fun, unique event to participate in or spectate at! Area Attractions & Happenings Follow the links for more information on the following North Georgia Attractions & Happenings. May 3: Dahlonega Art Alliance Art on the Square Day - The Dahlonega Art Alliance sponsors a gathering of artists of all levels and backgrounds to spend the day sketching, drawing, photographing and painting, using the historic public square as a backdrop. May 3: Dahlonega Mountain Music & Medicine Show - 6:45-9:00pm Experience an old-fashioned live radio show highlighting Bluegrass, Gospel and Old-Time music, with homespun humor and sketches of mountain life from 1828-1950. Delightful family entertainment!. For more information visit www.folkwayscenter.org or call 706-867-6710. May 3 & 4: Dawson County Arts Council, Art in the Garden Festival - At the Historic Old Rock School in downtown Dawsonville. Featuring garden related art, crafts, garden antiques and containers. May 10-11: Dahlonega Art Alliance Studio Tour - Tour local galleries and see area artists at work. Great art awaits you! May 10: Meaders' Homeplace Pottery Celebration - Dozens of potters and exhibitors from throughout the south with new and antique pottery at the old Meaders' Homeplace in Cleveland, Georgia. May 16-18: The Helen Fat Tire Festival - This Mountain Biking Festival is geared to all levels and ages of riders. Group rides, contests and a bike obstacle course plus the Georgia MTB Series Cross County race and free Kids' Fun Race. Hosted by SORBA. May 17-18: Wildflower Festival of the Arts - Enjoy viewing and shopping for quality art in a scenic mountain village. The festival includes fine, juried arts, wildflower exhibits, programs and workshops by master gardeners and children’s art activities.