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Winter WonderLights draws crowds during its inaugural season

February 16, 2022
Thirty-two nights. More than 45,000 visitors, One million lights. The University of Georgia’s holiday light show, presented by the Office of the UGA President, exceeded expectations, selling out more than...
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Families enjoy walking through the State Botanical Garden at Winter WonderLights
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Natural Inspiration: UGA brings art and nature together at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia Porcelain and Decorative...

February 09, 2022
The newest tree at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia needs no water or sunlight. Its 75 blossoms are made of kaolin and bone china. They bear images of Danish...
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Featured at the Porcelain & Decorative Arts Museum is a large exhibit of Flora Danica plates.
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Hand-crafted brightly lit animals delight children and adults at UGA’s first winter light show

December 20, 2021
Eight whimsical creatures are stirring up magical memories at the UGA State Botanical Garden during the inaugural Winter WonderLights event that runs through Jan. 9. Created by local artists using...
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A lighted polar bear statue shines at Winter WonderLights
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Winter WonderBar adds to the excitement at UGA’s first holiday light show

December 15, 2021
Condor Chocolates is making the UGA State Botanical Garden’s inaugural holiday lights show even sweeter. Locally owned by brothers Nick and Peter Dale, Condor Chocolates has created a Winter WonderBar...
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Winter Wonderbars on display in the Holiday Market
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Crowds wowed by University of Georgia’s first Winter WonderLights holiday show

December 06, 2021
The first ticketholders for opening night of the inaugural Winter WonderLights at UGA’s State Botanical Garden began trickling in as the setting sun cast a pink glow across the sky...
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A father and daughter enjoy Winter WonderLights
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State Botanical Garden to transform into holiday wonderland of lights in December

September 09, 2021
Beginning Dec. 1, the University of Georgia will host its first Winter WonderLights show with a Garden of Delights, Candy Cane Lane and Cone Tree Plaza, among other magical features,...
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Excited children point at the light up penguin statue at Winter WonderLights

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