Historic Preservation Commission CANCELED

Carrollton Public Safety Complex 115 West Center Street, Carrollton, Georgia, United States

The November 26, 2024 and December 24, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meetings have been canceled due to no agenda items for consideration. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Community Development Department at 770-830-2000 or by email at estuddard@carrollton-ga.gov or lcampbell@carrollton-ga.gov.The City of Carrollton Historic Preservation Commission meets the fourth … Continue reading Historic Preservation Commission CANCELED

Susan Hayward Tribute Film: Jack London

Carrollton Center for the Arts 251 Alabama St., Carrollton, GA

This 1943 movie tells the story of author Jack London, most noted for his book, Call of the Wild, and his thrill seeking travels in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. After several romantic adventures, he marries his publisher’s secretary, Charmian (Susan Hayward), who accepts his frenetic lifestyle.$5 (includes water and popcorn)

Pastureland

Carrollton Center for the Arts 251 Alabama St., Carrollton, GA

A series of whimsical watercolor paintings by Clint Samples that pay homage to the charm of backroad scenes and the tranquility of pastoral settings, inviting viewers to appreciate the idyllic beauty of the countryside. Sponsored by Randy and Penny Ayers. Reception: January 9, 5 – 7pm.Free

Kiwanis High School Art and Music Showcase

Carrollton Center for the Arts 251 Alabama St., Carrollton, GA

Art Exhibition Reception: January 23, 5 – 7pmKiwanis Music Showcase: February 2An exhibition that explores the complexity of contemporary life for teens through a mix of personal perspectives and pop culture.Free

Vance Gilbert

Carrollton Center for the Arts 251 Alabama St., Carrollton, GA

Vance Gilbert, singer-songwriter from Philadelphia, blends contemporary acoustic folk, R&B, and jazz with truth, joy and humor. Vance’s latest album, The Mother Of Trouble, features Grammy-winner Lori McKenna, Juno Award recipient Joey Landreth and Americana-Roots master mandolinist Joe K. Walsh. Sponsored by Gradick Communications and Zach and Kelly Steed.$18 Adults / $10 Youth (12 and … Continue reading Vance Gilbert

Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart, performed by Mike Wiley

Carrollton Center for the Arts 251 Alabama St., Carrollton, GA

A glimpse into the world of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, whose life and career during a bygone era were powerful lessons in courage, dedication, perseverance and leadership. Sponsored by Trey and Laurie Fleck.$15 Adults / $10 Youth (12 and younger)

CSO Masterworks Concert Winter 2025

Carroll County Schools Performing Arts Center 775 Old Newnan Road, Carrollton, United States

The CSO continues their tradition of excellence by presenting a concert of masterworks including Beethoven’s Piano Concerto no. 3, Terry Lowry’s Symphony no. 2 and the winning compositions from the 2024 CSO Young Composer Competition. This is the perfect date for Valentine's. Performed at the Carroll County Performing Arts Center.$20 Adults/ $10 Youth (12 & … Continue reading CSO Masterworks Concert Winter 2025

Into Neverland: Swirling Dreams of Southern Memories

Carrollton Center for the Arts 251 Alabama St., Carrollton, GA

Using the body, space and color; Channing Gray creates gravity-less realms in colorful books, large paintings and found objects that symbolize connections with strangers, personal objects and memory. The work is inspired by the artist’s experiences: rockets launching, late night biking, jumping off a bridge into a creek, moving between homes, building forts with grandma’s … Continue reading Into Neverland: Swirling Dreams of Southern Memories

Exhibition: AP and IB Students

Carrollton Center for the Arts 251 Alabama St., Carrollton, GA

An exhibition of portfolio works by high school students pursuing Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate art programs.Free

Bright Star

Carrollton Center for the Arts 251 Alabama St., Carrollton, GA

Featuring the Grammy-nominated score by Steven Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s Bright Star tells a tale of love and redemption set in the American South of the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. … Continue reading Bright Star