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
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 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..
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
As part of our Guild Swap program, the Center for the Arts’ Galleria will host an exhibition featuring artwork produced by members of the Douglas County Art Guild. .There will be an opening reception, July 23, 5 – 7pm
The word is out – this group is great! In the year since the Jazz Orchestra was formed, they have performed all across Carrollton and West Georgia. Make sure to get your tickets for the orchestra’s spring concert, May 7, 2020.
$15 Adult $10 Youth
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. 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. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served at the event.
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. 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. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served at the event.
The chorus’ spring concert is centered around music that celebrates home. Our local signature song was written by Ed Hogan. The concert will feature music by other composers and songwriters from Georgia, including Carroll County’s Thomas A. Dorsey, the Father of Gospel Music. Directed by Jack Gantt.
$10
