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July 2008

Red Top Mountain State Park

Mountain Music Series – Saturdays through July 26, 8 p.m. Park passes are available at the lodge. Bluegrass Performers:

  • Mountain Music Series - Saturday, Aug 30, 8 p.m. Enjoy a summer evening at the Vaughn Cabin, listening to the music of Bullsboro.

  • Star Gazing Fridays - 8:30 p.m.,  Aug 1, until Sep 26. Meet at tennis courts near the Visitors Center for a night of star stories and myths.

More details: 770-975-4226/www.gastateparks.org. $3 park pass per vehicle admission.

Acworth

  • You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown – Aug 1-16. Details: 770-565-3995 or www.theatreonmain.net.

  • Maier Giddens Maier - August 1-31. Varied painting styles, exotic locations and wildlife are subject matter of the three artists featured at Gallery 4463. Details: 404-808-9971 or www.gallery4463.com.

  • Arts and Crafts Festival on Labor Day Weekend. The festival will have arts and crafts, food, entertainment, and a kid’s zone with inflatables. Saturday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 31, 12 p.m.-6 p.m. at Lake Acworth Beach at Cauble Park.

Cartersville

  • Mile Mondays – Mondays through August 25 at Pine Mountain Recreation Area. Guided hike begins at the West Loop Trailhead at 8 a.m. This 1.57 mile hike is rated moderate to difficult and takes approximately two hours. Hiking group will extend to 4.3 mile hike including East Loop Trail in July/August. Details: 770-387-5626.

  • Wednesday Walkers –  Wednesdays through August 27 at Sam Smith Park at Milam Farm. The guided walk departs at 8 a.m. This 2.6 mile walk on paved path is rated easy and takes approximately one hour to complete. The park is located at 1155 Douthit Ferry Rd SE. Details: 770-387-5626.

  • Western Movies – Aug. 10 at Booth Western Art Museum. See two classic Western movies in the Booth Theatre with paid admission.  Movies TBA. Admission: $8 adults, $6 ages 65+ and Military with ID, $5 students, ages 12 & under free. Members admitted free. Details: 770-387-1300 or www.BoothMuseum.org.

  • • Lunch and Learn – Aug. 20 at Bartow History Center. Program features various historical topics. Guests are invited to bring a lunch. Program begins at noon. Free. Details: 770-382-3818 or www.BartowHistoryCenter.org.

  • • Cruise-In with the CHVA – Aug. 23 at Main Street Shopping Center. The Contemporary Historical Vehicle Association Etowah-Bartow Region is hosting a cruise-in beginning at 3 p.m. in the Main Street Shopping Center at 210 Cherokee Place. The CHVA is a non-profit organization and portions of proceeds benefit families in need in the Bartow County area. Details: 770-424-7639 or www.chvaga.com.

  • • The Coastal Carving Tradition of Ed Noisecat – Thru Sept. 27 at Booth Western Art Museum. Born and raised in British Columbia and formally trained in New York, Ed Archie Noisecat utilizes contemporary methods and materials in his sculpture and continues to evoke the carving traditions of his ancestors. Admission: $8 adults, $6 ages 65+ and military with ID, $5 students, ages 12 & under free. Members admitted free. Details: 770-387-1300 or www.BoothMuseum.org.

  • • Bartow History Center Evening Lecture Series – Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Lecture series features authors and historians presenting programs on a variety of historical topics. Details: 770-382-3818 or www.BartowHistoryCenter.org.

Woodstock

  • The Main Street Sessions is a monthly series featuring prominent local authors on the third Saturday at 1 p.m. at Historic Dean’s Store (8588 Main St.) August 16, Sal Amico, the Author of “They Answered the Call.” Details: 770-924-0406 or visitorscenter@oldetownwoodstock.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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