From Parades to Performances, the Party Isn’t Over Yet The Holidays May Be Over, But the Fun’s Just Beginning
While the holiday lights may be packed away, Georgia’s calendar is still glowing with excitement! The new year kicks off with a season full of community spirit, music, and celebration across the state. From honoring Dublin to Albany, there’s no shortage of fun to be had. So, don’t let the winter blues set in, bundle up, get out, and discover all the magic Georgia has to offer!
service, unity, and nonviolence. Fun fact: A young 15-year-old Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his very first public speech right in Dublin! Bring your family, catch the inspiring floats, and witness the Oratorical Speech Contest keeping his dream alive. The Music of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, & The Rings of Power Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 p.m. FlintRiverEntertainmentComplex.com Embark on an epic musical adventure from the Shire to Mordor as the Philharmonic Orchestra and the Choir of the Shire bring the legendary soundscapes of Middle- earth to life! Experience “The Music of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, & The Rings of Power — In Concert” on Jan. 27 at the Albany Municipal Auditorium in Albany. Relive the sweeping scores, heroic themes, and haunting melodies that defined Tolkien’s world in this unforgettable
symphonic journey fit for hobbits, elves, and adventurers alike.
Valdosta’s Mardi Gras Festival Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 HometownFestivals.org
30th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
Let the good times roll at the Inaugural Valdosta Mardi Gras Festival! Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras all day long in Downtown Valdosta and Unity Park this Feb. 14 with a parade, live entertainment, and family fun for everyone. Enjoy a dazzling car show, vendor market, food trucks, kids zone, and more to keep the festivities going. From beads to brass bands, Valdosta is turning up the joy this Mardi Gras season, so join the celebration and make history at the very first Valdosta Mardi Gras Parade!
Saturday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. VisitDublinGA.org/event
Experience history in the making at Dublin’s 30th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade on Jan. 17 in Downtown Dublin! This lively celebration, the second-largest parade in Georgia with over 175 entries, honors Dr. King’s remarkable legacy. This year’s theme, “Mission Possible II: Uniting a Nation. Building a Future. The Nonviolent Way,” spotlights
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Rustic French Pistachio Cake
Ingredients • 2 cups heavy cream, cold • 1 1/2 cups (minus 1 tbsp) all- purpose flour
• 3 large eggs • 1 1/4 cups sugar • 1 tbsp vanilla paste • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped, plus extra for topping • Powdered sugar for dusting
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• 2 tsp baking powder • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 F, then butter and flour a 9-inch springform pan. 2. Whip cold cream until it forms firm peaks, then refrigerate. 3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then set aside. 4. Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. 5. Fold pistachios and flour mixture into egg mixture. 6. Gently fold cream into the batter until no streaks remain. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. 7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until puffed and golden on top. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan. 8. Dust with powdered sugar and top with pistachios. Serve warm or at room temperature!
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