Do you remember what it was like during the summer when you were a kid?  If you were like me, you gauged how good a time it was by how dirty you got.  Show your kids what a good time really is by bringing them to Birdsong Nature Center in Thomasville so they can get wet and muddy this weekend. From 9:30am to 12pm this Saturday, May 25, 2013, the Thomasville Birdsong Nature Center will be leading excursions through their Farm and Upper Ponds.  Kids and adults will be investigating the underwater creatures living in both ponds up close and personal.  Learn how plants and animals have adapted to living in their aquatic surroundings.  Everyone is encouraged to bring a clean bucket (one that doesn't have any soap inside because this will harm the plants and animals), a dip net (if you don't ... 05/20/2013

Last month, Thomasville had its annual Rose Show.  That's always a beautiful time of year.  The rose theme has carried over into May.  Downtown Thomasville's Wiregrass Gallery will be presenting their "Run for the Roses" Exhibition until the end of the month. An artist co-op, Wiregrass Gallery was founded by artists, for artists.  Various Thomasville area artists of all mediums will be featured in the gallery's "Run for the Roses' exhibit.  Some local artists to be featured include: Kay Cromartie, Walter Hobbs, Brian and Marty Haythorn and Susi Martin.  In addition to Thomasville's Rose Show, the Kentucky Derby provided a source of inspiration for many artists.  All art highlighted in this special month-long exhibit is available for purchase. The Wiregrass Gallery's hours are 11am to 5p... 05/13/2013

Do you love to draw or simply want to learn how?  Are you incredibly skilled or just have a desire to learn new techniques from other, more experienced artists?  Illustration Friday in Thomasville may be just what you need.  Illustration Friday is a fun social group for artists of all skill level.  The group meets once a month, on the second Friday of the month, at Thomasville's Grass Roots Coffee (123 S Broad Street).  From 5:30pm to 7:30pm, artists meet to draw using a live model or a unique still life for inspiration.  The group is meant to be a stress-free way to exercise and cultivate your artistic skills.  Admission is absolutely free.  You only need to bring your pad, your drawing/sketching tools of choice and an eagerness to express yourself through your pictures. Fire up the ar... 05/06/2013

It's time to break out those big hats, ladies.  The 139th Kentucky Derby runs this Saturday, May 4th, 2013.  That means it's time for the annual Thomasville Kentucky Derby Party at Pebble Hill's Uno Hill Barn. The Kentucky Derby Party begins at 5:30pm in Thomasville, with the derby playing live on the big screen set up especially for this event.  Guests can indulge in the Bulleit Bourbon Mint Julep Bar.  Dinner will be catered by Capers.  And, back by popular demand, Wiser Than Fools will be providing the musical accompaniment for the evening's dancing.  Included in the festivities will be a Hat Contest, with three $100 prizes to be awarded, a 50/50 cash pot and raffles galore.  Your $10 raffle ticket could win you a Jekyll Island Getaway or a Thomasville Party Package. All proceeds fro... 04/29/2013

The Thomasville Center for the Arts is dedicated to promoting the creative process in all Thomasville residents with all forms of artistic expression.  For a taste of the "southern experience", they have put together the Thomasville Due South celebration this Friday and Saturday, April 19th and 20th, 2013.  Downtown Thomasville is guaranteed to be filled with art, food and music for this two-day festival. Things kick off Friday when the gates open at 6pm.  The Grammy award winning bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers will perform a special set with guest, singer-songwriter Shannon Whitworth.  General admission tickets are just $25 in advance, with VIP access going for $125 each.  Kids under 11 are allowed free.  Free music will be performed all day Saturday from 10am to 5:30pm.  Artists ... 04/15/2013

People LOVE food.  Foodie programs on the Food Network, the Cooking Channel and even the Travel Channel are all the rage right now.  If you're a food lover or simply want to show your out of town guests what our city has to offer in a unique way, take a Taste of Thomasville Food Tour. Beginning this Friday, April 12th and continuing every Friday and Saturday thereafter through October 5th, Thomasville residents and visitors can sign up for a walking food tour of downtown Thomasville restaurants.  The entire tour is just 1.4 miles from beginning to end and takes approximately three hours to complete.  Along the way, you will learn some of Thomasville's fascinating history between stops at Jonah's Shrimp and Grits, Grassroots Coffee House, George & Louis (Greek/seafood), Moonspin pizzeria... 04/08/2013

The Thomasville Rose Show has become a cherished annual tradition here in Southwest Georgia.  This marks the 92nd year we've celebrated one of our most beautiful flowers.  This year, the Thomasville Rose Show Festival 2013 takes place April 25-27 in and around the Thomasville area. The Children's Rose Bud Parade will kick off things on Thursday, April 25th at 7pm at the Courthouse.  The official Rose Show itself will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:45pm on Friday and continues through the end of the day on Saturday.  We prove that roses aren't just for the west coast's New Year's Day parade.  The 65th Annual Thomasville Rose Parade starts off at the Courthouse (Broad & Jefferson) at 7pm on Friday, with a fun street dance to follow at 8:30pm. Saturday is jam-packed full of fun ... 04/01/2013

They say one photo is worth a thousand words.  Imagine the novel any one of us could write simply using photographs of beautiful places in and around our very own Thomasville community.  If you snapped a photograph or have favorite scenic spots in Thomasville that you know would make amazing postcards, Thomasville Magazine is currently holding a photo contest.  Winners' photos will become official postcards for the Historic Thomasville Visitor's Center. The Thomasville Through Your Eyes Contest is meant to be exactly that...what its citizens find to be special about Thomasville.  The contest is open for anyone ages 13+.  Only amateur photographers are allowed to participate.  NO professional photographers or employees of the city's visitor's center or Thomasville magazine are allowed to... 03/18/2013

Once a month, the Arts for the Community at Thomas University puts on a special Sundays at Four Concert series.  This month's Thomasville concert takes place on St. Patrick's Day.  As a special tip o' the hat to the day, traditional Irish music will be performed for audience members. At 4pm on March 17th, Irish Eyes will be performing beginning at 4pm.  The concert is absolutely free to the public.  Donations are accepted ($5 is suggested).  All donations will go towards the cost of putting on the concerts every month.  These fun, free concerts occur on the third Sunday of every month, with the next two taking place on April 14th (Thomasville Singers) and May 12th (Music for Mother's Day). Irish Eyes will be smiling on Sunday, March 17th in Thomasville.  Celebrate Irish music at a free ... 03/11/2013

Before you set your clocks ahead one hour this Sunday, spring forward at a Birdsong fundraiser in Thomasville.  This is a unique opportunity for you to visit a brand new White Ibris rookery at a local working farm and help raise money for the Birdsong Nature Center. A rookery is a colony of breeding birds.  In this case, that would be the White Ibris, a white, medium-sized bird with a long, orange bill and legs.  Their wings look like they've been dipped in black ink but can only be seen when these birds take flight.  Betty and Robert Jinright have been friends of Birdsong Nature Center's Betty Komarek for many, many years.  They started up a rookery after they found more than 1,000 of the White Ibris birds roosting and nesting in the flooded woods on their Boston, GA farm last year. An... 03/04/2013

Curb appeal is important when it comes to selling your Thomasville home.  This is the very first impression a potential buyer will have of your property.  You want it to look its best.  Landscaping plays a key part in that.  Learn how to use native Thomasville flowers in your landscaping at a Birdsong Nature Center workshop. Saturday, March 2nd, the Birdsong Nature Center in Thomasville will be offering an interactive workshop for local gardeners and homeowners to help guide them in the proper selection and placement of native wildflowers.  The use of plants and flowers that are native to the area helps ensure that they will flourish.  Also, since they naturally occur in Thomasville, they are used to the environment.  Costs to maintain these flowers runs lower than growing flora that co... 02/25/2013

Old is new again.  Classic antiques never go out of style.  For the 24th year in a row, the Thomasville Antiques Show Foundation will be holding their annual show at the Thomasville Fairgrounds February 22nd through the 24th, with a black tie gala to kick things off on the evening of Thursday, February 21st. At the black tie gala, attendees will get a special preview of the more than 30 antiques dealers' booths that will be showcased during the three day Thomasville Antiques Show.  In addition to the first shot at purchasing antique treasures, they will also be treated to a gourmet dinner, with after dinner coffee and cordials in the showroom.  The Benefactor Preview Party begins at 5pm, with dinner served at 5:30pm.  The preview party itself will begin at 7pm and continue through 10pm.... 02/18/2013

Do you fancy yourself somewhat of a Fred Astaire or are you more of a Fred "Nowhere"?  Whether you've tripped the light fantastic for years or want to finally learn how to get rid of your two left feet, there's something exciting going on in the area.  Beginning tomorrow, there will be Dancing in Downtown Thomasville every Tuesday night. Delarber Downtown, located at 227 W Jackson Street in Thomasville, will be offering dance lessons for just $10 per person per class.  Like country music?  Learn Country Western & Line Dancing from 7pm to 8pm.  Interested in a adding a little "caliente" to your rhythm?  Try Salsa and Cha Cha from 8pm to 9pm.  That'll put a little spice in your step!  Delarber Downtown is located right next to Bacchus Wine Bar.  So, once you've developed a thirst from you... 02/11/2013

Once a month, the Arts for the Community program at Thomas University puts together an event that combines the talents of both students and faculty.  This presentation becomes Sundays at Four in Thomasville.  This month, they will be presenting Musical Romance on February 17th. It seems fitting that, in the month we celebrate love, Thomas University would provide a concert celebrating romance.  Beginning at 4pm, the Thomasville Center for the Arts (600 E Jackson St) will host an evening of some of the most romantic music around the world.  While the concerts are absolutely free to the public, donations are always welcome. Sundays at Four concerts are held on the third Sunday of each month at either the Thomasville Center for the Arts or the Triniy Anglican Church (325 W Jackson St) thro... 02/04/2013

We live in a wonderful part of the country with lots of natural beauty all around us.  Don't keep the kids cooped up during the winter.  Kids can celebrate Thomasville nature in the winter as well as in the warmer parts of the year. Birdsong Nature Center, located at 2106 Meridian Rd in Thomasville, is throwing a Take a Child Outside in the Wintertime event on Saturday, February 9, 2013.  Let your child will take the lead through the woods with your guide, Sandra Sallee.  Sandra will help your child find evidence of different homes from a variety of animal species as well as observe these animals in their natural habitat.  Help your child develop a life-long love and appreciation for nature in our Thomasville surroundings. Tickets are just $3 for Friends of Birdsong, $5 for non-members ... 01/28/2013

Thomasville residents know what a caring, kind community we have.  That's why we live here.  One of the organizations that make it so great is Hands On Thomas County.  Hands On Thomas County is comprised entirely of volunteers who give their time and energy to helping out the local community by serving breakfast to seniors, cleaning up trash or serving hot meals on cold days to those less fortunate.  Since they are strictly non-profit, they need your help for funding their efforts.  This year, they are holding a Thomasville Mardi Gras and would love for you to attend. This Saturday, January 26th at 7pm, Hands On Thomas County will be throwing a party, Nawlins-style at Pebble Hill.  There will be dinner, drinks, a goof booth, a raffle, a silent auction and lots of Zydeco music to dance t... 01/21/2013

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Thomasville Music and Drama Troupe.  This non-profit organization is comprised of teenagers from southwest Georgia's middle and high schools.  They are now asking for your support at their Thomasville Big Time, Big Top Gala fundraiser this Saturday, January 19th at 7pm. Your $100 donation to the Diner a la Troupe will include a mouth-watering cocktail buffet under the big top with circus-themed entertainment and Broadway tunes from members of the Thomasville Music and Drama Troupe themselves.  The fundraiser will be held at the Fred Allen Building (427 Covington Ave), named for the founder of the troupe himself.  Of each $100 ticket, $75 is tax-deductible.  For more information, please call Sugar Blount at (229) 403-770 or email Sugar at sugar... 01/14/2013

Happy cows create a happy product.  At least, that's what Sweet Grass Dairy's founders Al and Desiree Wehner believed when they opened up their Thomasville dairy in 2000.  They are opening up the doors of their sustainable farm to teach you how to make your own wheel of cheese using their professional tools and ingredients with their Thomasville Cheesemaking 101 class on Saturday, January 19, 2012. Beginning at 10am, all participants will make a wheel of cheese of their very own, using methods originated by founder Desiree Wehner herself.  The teacher of this class will be the current owner of the dairy, Jeremy Little.  The wheel will be left at the Thomasville dairy to mature but will be mailed to your doorstep once it is ready to be consumed.  The cheesemaking class will end with a ch... 01/07/2013

It's the last day of 2012.  Do you have any plans on how you want to celebrate a Thomasville New Year?  We have a couple of suggestions as well as a glimpse of what is to come later this week. Finish off the year in fine taste at the sinfully delicious Liam's Restaurant.  Located at 113 E Jackson St in Thomasville, dinner service begins at 5:30pm.  Choices on the menu tonight include a savory pork loin, scrumptious sea scallops, grilled quail, crusted ahi tuna and a fine hanger filet.  You may want to make a reservation, though.  To do so, please call (229) 226-9944. Tonight is also the last night to enjoy the drive-through display of twinkling lights at the Flowers Foods headquarters in Thomasville.  The display is open from 6pm to 10pm tonight and then it's gone.  If you haven't had t... 12/31/2012

Earlier this month, Senator John Bulloch (R) resigned his long-held position, leaving a vacancy for the District 11 Senate seat.  A special election will be held January 8, 2013 to fill this position.  Voter turnout is expected to be low.  However, early voting for the Thomasville special election will begin on Wednesday, December 26th. Seven candidates are vying to fill the position Senator John Bulloch has left: Republicans Marshall Berman, Dean Burke, Brad Hughes, Mike Keown and Eugene McNease, Democrat Lisa Collins and Libertarian Jeffrey G Bivins.  For more information on these candidates, please visit the Georgia Government's Elections page here.  If you would like to cast your vote early, please come to the Thomas County Judicial Center's elections office located at 325 N Broad S... 12/17/2012