Calendar of events Winter 2022-2023
DECEMBER 2022
Until Dec . 16 Steven Walker and Evelyn Davis-Walker exhibit Colquitt County Arts Center Evelyn Davis-Walker is a practicing graphic designer ; professor of graphic design ; fine artist and maker who holds a B . A . in Visual Communication and Computer Art from Otterbein University and an M . F . A . in Advertising Design from Marywood University . She has taught graphic design and studio art for over 14 years and has run her design business with her husband for the last two decades . Steven S . Walker has been creating inspiring works of art for corporations and private collectors for over twenty years . He earned his bachelor ’ s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and his master ’ s degree from Marywood University Call the Arts Center at ( 229 ) 985-1922 for more information .
Dec . 10 Second Saturday Colquitt County Courthouse Square 10 a . m . -3:30 p . m . The monthly celebration in Downtown Moultrie celebrates the holiday spirit in December .
Dec . 10-11 The Artful Market Colquitt County Arts Center 10 a . m . -4 p . m . The Artful Market is the best place to round out your gift shopping for the year . More than 20 local and regional artists will have their unique handcrafted art for sale including pottery , painting , stained glass , jewelry and much more . Saturday and Sunday 1-3 Santa ’ s workshop will be open to children grades K-5 for a variety of activities , arts & crafts . Admission is free . For more information , call ( 229 ) 985-1922 .
Dec . 11 Pictures with Santa Main Street Park 3-5 p . m . The Moultrie-Colquitt County Parks and Recreation Authority will sponsor a free pictures with Santa event at Main Street Park . Call ( 229 ) 668-0028 for more information .
Dec . 15 Moultrie Masterpieces reception Colquitt County Arts Center 5:30-7:30 p . m . The Moultrie Service League has produced a coffee table book that highlights Moultrie artists in celebration of local art — and in support of the Colquitt County Arts Center ’ s capital campaign for renovations . A reception will be held Dec . 15 for those who pre-ordered the book . For more information , email Moultriemasterpieces @ gmail . com .
Dec . 16 Flick on the Field : “ The Santa Clause ” Goff Complex 7-9 p . m . The Moultrie-Colquitt County Parks and Recreation Authority will present “ The Santa Clause ” at the Goff Complex Dec . 16 . Admission is free and concessions will be available . For more information , call ( 229 ) 668-0028 .
JANUARY 2023
Jan . 1 New Year Hike Reed Bingham State Park 8-9 a . m . Join the park ’ s naturalist on a morning hike to start your year doing something relaxing . Don ’ t forget to pack water . Registration is required . Meet at the trail heads at 8 a . m . Parking costs $ 5 , but the hike itself is free . Call ( 229 ) 896-3551 to register .
Jan . 16 Martin Luther King Jr . Day Parade Downtown Moultrie The Colquitt County Branch of the NAACP sponsors the Martin Luther King Jr . parade each year . For more information , call ( 229 ) 985-7466 .
Jan . 16 Martin Luther King Jr . Celebration Program The Women ’ s Federated Club of Moultrie — in partnership with Southwest Georgia Bank , a division of the First — sponsors a salute to the Rev . Martin Luther King Jr . on the celebration of his birthday . It includes a local speaker and community awards . The 2022 event was held virtually due to COVID concerns and details haven ’ t been released about the 2023 event as of this publication ’ s press time .
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