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Now – August 19th
Jay Dusard: A Retrospective View Camera to Digital Derringer
With his work published, exhibited, and col- lected worldwide, photographer Jay Dusard is best known for his images of working cowboys and landscapes of the American West. While working in architecture and cartography, Dusard became a self-taught photographer, earning a Guggenheim Fellow- ship, a Pulitzer Prize nomination and several book awards. He studied with Ansel Adams and Frederick Sommer, and established him- self as one of the greatest black-and-white printmakers. This exhibition features more than 60 photographs spanning over five decades of his complete body of work. Booth Western Art Museum, 501 Museum Drive, Cartersville, Georgia. 770-387-1300.
Now – September 29th
The Call of the Land: Cultivating Bartow’s Agricultural Legacy
This special exhibit looks at the individuals and families that have built an agricultural industry and legacy in this area over many generations. See early farming tools, historic farm images, and other artifacts related to farms, crops, agricultural clubs and fairs. While at the museum, be sure to ask about the children’s book, On the Farm, written by local author Marie Whitton of Euharlee, available for purchase in the museum store. Bartow History Museum, “Under the Bridge”, 4 East Church Street, Cartersville GA 30120 Museum Admission: $5.50 adults, $4.50 senior citizens & students. Members and active-duty military with ID admitted free. Museum Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sundays and Major Holidays. 770-382-3818.
Now – January 6th
Brain Teasers 2
Back by popular demand, this hands-on science exhibit will tease your brain to new heights. Brain Teasers 2 will sharpen your problem-solving skills with 20 different challenges that range from mathematical conundrums to mind boggling block puzzles. This is the LAST STOP before this exhibit is retired. Don’t miss it! Exhibit created and toured by Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Tellus Science Museum 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville, GA. 30120 Museum Hours: Open Daily 10AM – 5PM. Museum Admission: $12 adults, $10 senior citizens ages 65+, $8 children ages 3-17 and students with ID, Free to Tellus Member and Active Military with ID. 770-606-5700.
July7th, 11th, 14th, 18th, 25th & 28th
Farmers Market in Downtown Cartersville The Cartersville Farmers Market is held in Founder’s Oak Parking Lot, across from City Hall and right next to the railroad tracks, in downtown Cartersville. The official season is from May through the end of October, and is held every Wednesday from 4-8 PM and Saturday from 7 AM to Noon. Find great produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, handmade craft items, and so much more! Downtown Cartersville.
July 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th
Summer Movie Nights at Red Top
From 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm Family-friendly (all rated G or PG) movies will be shown out- doors from Picnic Shelters 1, 2, and 3 at Red Top Mountain State Park. The fun continues each Saturday night through July. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and stacks. Movies will be canceled in the event of rain or high wind. All vehicles must display a daily ($5.00) or annual Georgia State Park Pass, available onsite. Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121 Georgia State Park Pass is $5 per vehicle.770-975-0055.
July13th,14th,20th,21st,27th&28th
Wine Tasting at Olive Tree & Vine
From 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST A wine tasting social! Finish off the week in a relaxing environment with different wines each week. Travel the world through wine without leaving the comforts of Cartersville Bring a friend or a group of friends. Start the evening with a wine tasting and finish with dinner in one of our great downtown Cartersville restaurants. Good wines, good times! Olive Tree & Vine, 26 W Main St, Cartersville,Ga.
July 14th
On the Rocks
From 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Join mix master Shane Haney as he shares the basics of home bartending and how to mix some popular and classic drinks. Must be 21 to attend. Cartersville Library, 429 West Main St. Cartersville, GA 30120 770-382-4203.
July 21st
Music by the Tracks
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
The second installment of the FREE Music by the Tracks summer concert serious takes place in July of 2018 with the talented Babes Bayou! North West Georgia’s favorite country rock band will be performing live in historic downtown Cartersville, and all the family is invited! To find out more information on the band, you can look them up on their Facebook page https://www.facebook. com/babesbayouband/. The Music by the Tracks concert series will take place in historic downtown Cartersville at the stage next to the old train depot. These concerts are free of charge, and are great for the entire family! Not only will there be music to keep you entertained, but there will also be food trucks, sodas as well as beer and wine for sale. Come outonJuly21from7–9pm!The Music by the Tracks concert series is brought to you by Harbin Clinic and Georgia Highlands College.
July 14th
Superhero Saturday
Run, fly, or teleport to Superhero Saturday! From 10AM-4PM, the CW will be here with some of your favorite superhero friends for photo ops and super fun! Children can en- joy various make-and-take activities. Guests will also be able to take pictures with a cityscape fit for a superhero. In addition, the CW will be giving away prizes while sup- plies last. Tellus Science Museum 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville, GA. 30120.
