Folksinger, storyteller and songwriter, Harry O’Donoghue, tells Ireland’s story in song. Harry has shared the stage with the Savannah Symphony, Mary Black, Cathie Ryan, Andy M. Steward, Natalie McMaster, the Furey Brothers, Tommy Makem and Danny Doyle. He performs throughout the U.S. and Ireland and hosts GPB’s The Green Island Radio Show. Harry was voted Best Acoustic/Folk Artist by the readers of Connect Savannah. This show will feature special guest dancers. Sponsored by Bank OZK.
$15 Adults, $10 Youth (12 and under)
Carrollton Center for the Arts
251 Alabama St. Carrollton,
GA
30117(770) 838-1083
November 5, 2020
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December 13, 2020
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5:00 pm
WGQG’s annual show of quilt projects, including bed quilts, wall hangings and home decor. Styles range from traditional Civil War and ’30s prints and patterns to modern abstract quilted art. The WGQG promotes the art and tradition of quilting through personal exchange, educational programs and community service. To learn more, visit www.westgaquiltguild.com. Opening Reception: November 5, 5 – 7pm
October 10, 2020
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10:00 am
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October 11, 2020
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5:00 pm
Come celebrate our 17th year, as the Arts Festival of Carrollton rolls out the red carpet for fine artists from across the United States. This two-day festival features more than 70 visual artists, entertainment, food trucks, youth exhibits and roving artists. Start your Art Savings Account by purchasing Art Bucks throughout the year to use at the arts festival.
Carrollton Center for the Arts
251 Alabama St. Carrollton,
GA
30117(770) 838-1083
Our Visiting Artist Series celebrates Chelsea Rathburn, Georgia’s Poet Laureate. Her poems have appeared in such esteemed journals as Poetry, The Atlantic Monthly, the New Republic, The Southern Review, New England Review and Ploughshares. Born and raised in Florida, she now lives in Macon, Georgia, with her husband, poet James Davis May, and their daughter and teaches at Mercer University.
Tickets: $10
Carrollton Center for the Arts
251 Alabama St. Carrollton,
GA
30117(770) 838-1083
Filmed in Georgia and containing several scenes of Banning Mills near Whitesburg, Fried Green Tomatoes is a 1991 comedy-drama based on the Fannie Flagg’s novel, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. It stars Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Mary-Louise Parker. It tells the story of a Depression-era relationship between two women, Ruth and Idgie, and a 1980s friendship between Evelyn, a middle-aged housewife, and Ninny, an elderly woman.
Tickets: $10 (includes water and popcorn)
Carrollton Center for the Arts
251 Alabama St. Carrollton,
GA
30117(770) 838-1083
September 10, 2020
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8:00 am
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October 22, 2020
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5:00 pm
This exhibit celebrates the creations of the faculty at the University of West Georgia and features a diverse selection of work including painting, ceramics, drawing, photography, sculpture, video, installation, printmaking and book arts. Opening Reception: September 17, 5 – 7pm.
Carrollton Center for the Arts
251 Alabama St. Carrollton,
GA
30117(770) 838-1083
August 31, 2020
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8:00 am
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September 27, 2020
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5:00 pm
A special exhibition of artwork from Carroll County and Carrollton city art instructors. Stop by and join the center as it recognizes the work and accomplishments of our local educators.Opening Reception: September 17, 5 – 7pm.
Carrollton Center for the Arts
251 Alabama St. Carrollton,
GA
30117(770) 838-1083
Carrollton native Shawn Megorden teaches young dancers at the Center for the Arts, acts with the Carroll County Community Theatre and performs professionally as an actress, singer and dancer in Atlanta and the Southeast. Enjoy her smooth, jazzy vocals in her first concert in the Danny Mabry Theatre. For an additional price, join us at 6pm for a pre-show cocktail party to include hors d’ouevres, spirits and fellowship with other theatre patrons.
$15 Adults/ $10 Youth (12 & under) $20 Reception with cocktail party and silent auction. Must be 21..
Carrollton Center for the Arts
251 Alabama St. Carrollton,
GA
30117(770) 838-1083
The Carrollton Writer’s Guild celebrates every year an evening of poetry. This wonderful event is for all members of the Carrollton Writer’s Guild and their guests. This year’s evening will feature Dr. Cecilia Lee, Dr. Bob Covel and Dr. Richard Anderson. The moderator will be Dr. Eleanor Hoomes. Membership is $25 to become a member of the Carrollton Writers Guild. This membership covers a variety of programs that help to promote the literary arts in our community.
Free
Carrollton Writers Guild
Carrollton Center for the Arts
251 Alabama St. Carrollton,
GA
30117(770) 838-1083
Join us at the Center for the Arts for the Second Annual Teen Theatre Showcase. Some of West Georgia’s most talented teen acts perform scenes, monologues, solos and dance numbers. Due to COVID-19 restrictions within the theatre, we may have two performances of this program so that patrons can properly social distance themselves from others. Tickets: $10
Carrollton Center for the Arts
251 Alabama St. Carrollton,
GA
30117(770) 838-1083
