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MEDIA ALERT - MAD HATTER'S TEA PARTY
Douglasville, Georgia -- The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce its annual spring celebration for children and their families, THE MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY, Saturday, March 17th at the Cultural Arts Center in Douglasville’s historic district. Presented in partnership with the Douglas County Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association, THE MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY offers educational fun in a children’s festival from 10:30 until Noon. The event is created for children from three to ten years old. Tickets are $25 for the first child and accompanying adult; $15 for each additional child, $10 for each additional adult. more>>>
MEDIA ALERT - KINNA CONCERTS
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council presents classical guitarist Jeffrey Bianchi as the first performing artists for 2012 Kinna Chamber Concert series. Bianchi will be performing at Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, February 12th at 3 p.m. Tickets for the Kinna Chamber Concert are available for $15 a person, $12 for CAC members and $5 for students. more>>>
MEDIA ALERT - BLACK HISTORY MONTH EXHIBITION
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of
Douglasville/Douglas County presents “Three Perspectives: Athlone Clarke,
Eucharia and Martin Fusung, and Yonrico Scott” during February in
celebration of Black History Month. Including acrylic paintings by
percussionist Yonrico Scott, mixed media assemblages by Athlone Clarke, and
traditional African crafts by Eucharia and Martin Fusung, this year’s
exhibition illustrates that contemporary African American culture has no one
definition. Rather, it is ever-evolving and created by individuals with
diverse backgrounds who offer a variety of varying interpretations of their
lives and their society. The exhibition will be on view through February
24th at the Cultural Arts Center. Hosted by the Douglas County Connection,
the opening reception will be on Saturday, February 4th, from 6 until 9
p.m., at the Cultural Arts Center. On Sunday, February 5th, from 3 until 5
p.m., a special gallery talk and exhibition tour will be offered. Both
events are free and open to the general public.
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MEDIA ALERT - DIA DE LOS REYES FESTIVAL AT THE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of
Douglasville/Douglas County presents the fourth annual Dia de los Reyes
Festival, Saturday, January 7th, from 3 until 5 p.m., at the Cultural Arts
Center. Supported in part by Planet Chiropractic with the assistance from
Spanish Honor Society students in Turner Middle and Lithia Springs High
Schools, this family fiesta celebrates the Latino holiday with the Magi,
music and much, much more. Not only will the Three Kings – Melchor, Gaspar
and Baltazar – be there, but there will be music and dancing to the music of
Domenico Hueso; traditional foods (like rosca cakes, grapes and tamales) and
drinks like tamarindo and horchata will be served; and there will be
hands-on activities for children and their families including piñatas and
letter-writing to the Wise Men. In this charming Hispanic tradition,
children write their wishes on letters, which are tied to helium-filled
balloons and then released to carry theirs wishes into the sky. The Dia de
los Reyes refreshments and decorations have been donated by many local
restaurants and small businesses.
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MEDIA ALERT - DIA DE LOS REYES FESTIVAL
EN EL CENTRO ARTES CULTURAL EN DOUGLASVILLE
El “Cultural Arts Council” (Consejo Cultural de las Artes) del condado de
Douglas en Douglasville, presenta el cuarto Festival del Día de los Reyes,
el sábado, 8 de enero, de 3 a 5 p.m. en el Centro de Artes Culturales;
gracias al apoyo de la Fundación de Planet Chiropractic y ayuda de la
Sociedad de Honor de Español de las escuelas Turner Middle y Lithia Springs
High Schools. Esta fiesta familiar marca la celebración latina del Día de
los Reyes con Magos, música, comida, y mucho más.
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MEDIA ALERT - WINNERS SELECTED - ANNUAL HOLIDAY CARD COMPETITION AT THE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents more than 60 holiday card designs created by elementary, middle and high school students from over 10 Douglas County Schools in its annual competition. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, December 8th, from 5 until 6:30 p.m. for participating students, teachers and their families. Former Douglas County Schools music specialist and current music teacher with the Cultural Arts Council, Nancy Whittenburger will play Christmas carols and seasonal music on the piano during the festivities. This event is free and open to the general public. The Annual Holiday Card Competition and the Festival of Trees is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Douglas County. more>>>
MEDIA ALERT - 2011 EMPTY BOWLS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON TO BENEFIT THE PANTRY
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce its fifth year of participating in the national Empty Bowls project. Four years ago the CAC’s annual Christmas luncheons began a new tradition – as in previous years, guests enjoy a festive holiday atmosphere with fine food and live music at the historic Roberts-Mozley House, but they also donate in order to select a handmade ceramic bowl created by local potters, art students and other volunteers to take home with them after they have enjoyed the soup, salad and bread donated by Red Lobster and The Olive Garden, local Darden Group restaurants. Their donations support The Pantry again this year. This new tradition has proven so popular that the Cultural Arts Council is offering the Empty Bowls Holiday Luncheons for two days this year. The 2011 Douglasville Empty Bowls luncheons will include two seatings on Thursday, December 15th and Friday, December 16th at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. On Thursday, pianist Nancy Whittenburger will play Christmas carols, and on Friday the Christian Community Orchestra’s Violin Trio will perform traditional holiday music. Donations are $12 for CAC members and $15 for the general public. Reservations are required. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - 2011 GALA AND AUCTION, "A SILVER CELBRATION"
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is please to announce "A Silver Celebration : 1986-2011," its seventh annual Gala event, will be held Saturday, November 19th, from 6 until 10 p.m. at the Downtown conference Center in historic downtown Douglasville. The 2011 festivites are co-chaired by Marcita Scharnhorst of GreyStone Power and T. Dennis Connaly, a founding Board member. The co-chairs have planned an elegant evening celebrating the past 25 years of cultural services offered by the Cultural Arts council since it was established in 1986. Particpants and arts patrons will also enjoy a sumptuous banquet cater by Lori Bomar and Atlanta's Finest, silent and live auctions (including vacation getaways, antiques, fine art created for the event by local artists, and much more), music performed by Raise the Praise's jazz trio, a free open bar throughout the event, and free champagne. Tickets are $75 per person ($60 for CAC members) with tables for ten available for $550. more>>
MEDIA ALERT- 25TH NATIONAL JURIED ARTS EXHIBITION OPENS SUNDAY AT CULTURAL ARTS CENTER IN DOUGLASVILLE
Douglasville, Georgia –– The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents the 25th annual National Juried Arts Exhibition, selected by Angela Nichols, Director of Education and Public Programs at the Hudgens Center for the Arts in Duluth, Georgia. The exhibition opens on Sunday, November 6th and will be on view through November 27th. Hosted by the Douglas County Art Guild, the reception will be held on Sunday, November 6th, from 3 until 5 p.m. Juror Nichols will present a special exhibition tour and gallery talk during the opening from 3:30 until 4:30 p.m. Both events are free and open to the general public. more>>>
MEDIA ALERT- WINNERS OF THE 15TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce the winners of the 15th ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF on O’Neal Plaza in historic Downtown Douglasville, on Saturday, October 22nd. This year, the popular annual fundraiser was attended by 3,000 participants, matching last year’s record-breaking attendance. The event was held in conjunction with the Rogue Runners Moonlight Run and following many events throughout the day in the second annual “Octoberfest” supported by the City. The Chili Cook Off featured a performance by a popular bluegrass band, Nancy Creek. more>>>
MEDIA ALERT- TAIWAN SUBLIME
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is delighted to present “Taiwan Sublime: Four Contemporary Taiwanese Photographers” in conjunction with “Atlanta Celebrates Photography,” a metro-wide initiative including more the 300 exhibits, lectures and other events during the month of October. The Douglas County display sponsored by the Tapei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta, includes 40 images by four master photographers of the people and places of Taiwan at the Cultural Arts Center in downtown Douglasville. The exhibition will be on view from October 6th through October 30th. Hosted by the Sweetwater Camera Club, the reception will be held on Thursday, October 6th, from 6 until 8 p.m. Refreshments including traditional Chinese treats will be served. This event is free and open to the public. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF WOODTURNERS
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present a show of more than 130 recent works created by 28 members of the Georgia Association of Woodturners at the Cultural Arts Center in historic downtown Douglasville. These shining orbs with delicately rendered finials, elegant bowls of beautiful and rare woods, well-wrought urns, vases and vessels embellished with piercings and pyrography, both sculptural and functional works, all demonstrate the versatility of their medium and eloquently illustrate the diversity of techniques involved in their making. The exhibition will be on view throughout the month of September. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - FREE CONCERTS ON DOUGLASVILLE'S O'NEAL PLAZA IN SEPTEMBER
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present its 2011 Fall Concerts on the Plaza at the O’Neal Plaza in historic downtown Douglasville, showcasing the legendary Cajun band, Zydeco T, on Saturday, September 10th; rock and rollers, The Flying Oatsmen on September 17th; and Grammy-nominated percussionist Yonrico Scott on Saturday, September 24th. All evening performances begin at 7 p.m. These special outdoor events are free and open to the general public. Ample free parking is available near O’Neal Plaza. Listeners are reminded to bring their own chairs. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - COOL BEANS & FAMILY FUN -
15TH ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF
The 15th annual Chili Cookoff at O’Neal Plaza is scheduled for Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 from 6 until 9 p.m. In 2010 more than 3,000 people joined in this festive family evening of good food, fun and entertainment as many local Douglasville celebrities offered the community with different flavors of chili.
Last year Mayor Mickey Thompson, Commissioner Tom Worthan, Coroner Randy Daniel, local banks, politicians and businesses competed to determine the best of the best chili in Douglasville. Organizations and individuals who would like to cook chili in the Halloween-themed event benefiting the Cultural Arts Council are encouraged to contact the Cultural Arts Council 770-949-ARTS (2787) or cultureom@earthlink.net. more>>
AN EXHIBITION OF SELECTED PRIVATE COLLECTIONS IN
DOUGLASVILLE & DOUGLAS COUNTY
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of
Douglasville/Douglas County is delighted to present African masks and
sculpture, butterflies and seashells, contemporary ceramics, antique
dollhouse dishware, 20th century Japanese prints, music boxes, Chinese pigs,
saddle blankets, folk art Santas, and samovars on loan from private
collections in Douglasville and Douglas County in its summer exhibition at
the Cultural Arts Center in downtown Douglasville. The exhibition will be on
view from July 7th through August 12th. Hosted by the Historical Society of
Douglas County, the reception will be held on Sunday, July 17th, from 2
until 4 p.m. Many of the collectors whose collections are represented in the
exhibit will be present during the reception to discuss the how, what and
why they have collected. Cold Stone Creamery ice cream will be served. This
event is free and open to the public.
“Frankly, I think this is one of the most exciting shows we have put
together in a long time,” commented stained glass artist Mack Porter who has
served as the Cultural Arts Council’s Gallery Committee Chair for several
years. “When we started looking for interesting local collections and
talking to local collectors, we found lots of amazing things and met some
great people. The African art collection is really exceptional. A lot of it
was purchased when the Detroit Art Museum came onto hard times and was
de-accessioning from its collections.”
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MEDIA ALERT - 25TH ANNUAL NATIONAL JURIED ARTS EXHIBITION IN DOUGLASVILLE
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County will present the 25th Annual National Juried Arts Exhibition, selected by esteemed and innovative curator Angela Nichols who is the Director of Education and Public Programs at the Hudgens Center for the Arts in Duluth, Georgia. The exhibition will open on Thursday, November 6th, and will be on view through December 2nd. The deadline for submissions to the 25th Annual National Juried Arts Exhibition is September 9, 2011. Artists, 18 years old or older, are encouraged and eligible to submit original paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photography, fiber, ceramics, glass and mixed media art works for the juror’s review as slides, photographs or digital images on CD. A non-refundable entry fee of $30 for CAC members ($40 for non-members) qualifies the artist to submit up to three works. Purchase prizes and awards totaling $2,100 will be awarded to exhibitors. Two artists from the exhibit will also be selected for solo shows at the Cultural Arts Center in Douglasville. To receive the exhibition prospectus and entry forms, visit our website, www.artsdouglas.org, or contact the Cultural Arts Council, 770-949-2787. more>>
Click here to view the Propectus
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2011 TURNER CASSITY LITERARY FESTIVAL AT THE CAC
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of
Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present the first annual Turner
Cassity Literary Festival on July 8th, 9th and 10th at the Cultural Arts
Center in order to provide aspiring writers an opportunity to develop their
writing skills and prepare their works for publication under the guidance of
expert and experienced authors as well as to honor poet Turner Cassity whose
work and dedication to literary excellence in Georgia inspires this and
their endeavors. Featured authors include poet and educator David Axelrod,
editor and “book doctor” Bobbie Christmas, poet Gregory Fraser, memoirist
and editor Emily Hipchen, and poet Will Wright. All writers 18 years old or
older are eligible and encouraged to participate.
The 2011 Festival Schedule begins with an opening reception on Friday, July
8th, from 6 until 8 p.m., with readings from Cassity’s work and light
refreshments. On Saturday, July 9th, there will be three sessions of
workshops offered on various topics led by the festival’s featured authors
during the morning and afternoon, a boxed lunch, and an evening with
readings by workshop participants and a special performance of
Douglasville-based poet Alice Shapiro’s verse play, “Four Voices.” On
Sunday, festival participants will have an open discussion followed by
one-on-one critiques of their work by the workshop leaders and featured
authors, and then the Cultural Arts Center will be open to the general
public for readings and book signings by the featured writers, from 3 until
5 p.m.
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For more information click here and click on the Literary Arts tab.
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CAC'S SUMMER ARTS CAMP, JULY 11TH - 15TH
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents a full week of intensive hands-on arts exploration of the wonderful world of the arts during its 2011 summer arts camp, STARRY NIGHT & BEYOND – INTERGALACTIC ART, at Hunter Park, Monday, from July 11th until Friday, July 15th, led by three expert and experienced teaching artists for children, 7-11 years old, offered in partnership with the Douglasville Department of Parks and Recreation. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - 2011 TASTE OF DOUGLASVILLE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce that the following restaurants have received awards for their outstanding contributions during the 2011 Taste for Douglasville Arts:
Most sold –
Gumbeaux’s
Best Presentation – Gabe’s Downtown Louisiana Cafe
Best New Restaurant – Landmark Cafe
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MEDIA ALERT - UKIYO-E WOODBLOCK PRINTS, FUKUSA & NETSUKE - JAPANESE ARTS AT CAC THROUGH JUNE
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents nineteenth century woodblock prints on loan from the permanent collection of the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta, displayed in conjunction with fukusa (ceremonial gift coverings) from the private collection of internationally acclaimed weaver John Riis and netsuke (carved ivory belt weights) from the private collection of noted local historian Dot Padgett. The exhibitions will be on view through June 24th at the Cultural Arts Center; and there will be a reception on Thursday, June 2nd, hosted by the Douglas County Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association, from 6 until 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - 2011 TASTE OF DOUGLASVILLE
Douglasville, Georgia – In partnership with the City of Douglasville, the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents the 2011 TASTE OF DOUGLASVILLE, now in its nineteenth year and better and bigger than ever before, on May 14th from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on O’Neal Plaza -- a family FUN festival no one should miss! Janice Thompson and Linda Worthan, our community’s two first ladies, serve as our Honorary Co-Chairs for the event again this year; and CAC Board Member Renee Kell and Omar Daniel of Daniel Enterprises are our Event Co-Chairs. WSB 750-AM Radio is our media sponsor again in 2011 with Captain Herb Emory presenting a live feed program from the festival site throughout the event, and the Atlanta Journal Constitution publishing the 2011 festival program. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - FREE CONCERTS ON DOUGLASVILLE'S O'NEAL PLAZA IN MAY
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present its annual Spring Concerts on the Plaza at the O’Neal Plaza in historic downtown Douglasville on Saturday, May 7th, Saturday, May 21st, and Saturday, May 28th. All evening performances begin at 7 p.m. The 2011 spring series showcases PEACHTREE STATION‘s traditional and progressive blue grass, THE RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND’s mall big band sound, and Big Band classics with lots of swing by THE ETOWAH JAZZ SOCIETY. Supported by the City of Douglasville and the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, these special outdoor events are free and open to the general public. Ample free parking is available near O’Neal Plaza. Listeners are reminded to bring their own seating. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - SPRING ART CLASSES AT THE CULTERAL ARTS CENTER REGISTERING NOW
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to offer its 2010 fall quarter of art classes and workshops for children and adults led by expert and experienced teaching artists. This fall the CAC offers a wide variety of arts instruction with something for everyone to enjoy -- drawing, painting, photography, cartooning, mosaic glass, jewelry-making, piano, strings & voice lessons. Class fees are affordable, and CAC members receive a 10% discount. Payment may be made online on the Arts Council’s web site, www.artsdouglas.org, or at the Arts Center by cash or check. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - AQUA & CHOCOLATE - AT CAC
RECENT PAINTINGS & COLLAGES BY ELIZABETH CHAPMAN
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present paintings, collages and assemblages by Elizabeth Chapman in the April exhibition at the Cultural Arts Center in downtown Douglasville. The exhibition opens April 7th and will be on view through April 29th. Hosted by the Douglas County Chamber Singers, the reception will be held on Thursday, April 7th, from 6 until 8 p.m. During the reception, Douglas County-based musician Nelson Fleming will perform on piano. A gallery talk and tour, led by the artist, is scheduled for Sunday, April 10th, from 3 until 5 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - KINNA CHAMBER CONCERT AT CAC
MARY OWENS
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present the final chamber concert of its 2011 Kinna Chamber Concert series. On April 9th, Mary Owens will perform masterpieces by Chopin, Debussy and Mendelssohn from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center in Douglasville. The performance will be followed by an informal reception in honor of our outstanding performer. Seating is limited, so reservations are recommended (770/949-2787). Tickets are $15 for the general public; $12 for CAC members. more>>
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MAD HATTER'S TEA PARTY
Douglasville, Georgia -- The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce its annual spring celebration for children and their families, THE MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY, Saturday, March 26th at the Cultural Arts Center in Douglasville’s historic district. Presented in partnership with the Douglas County Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association, THE MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY offers educational fun in a children’s festival from 10 until 11:30 a.m. The event is created for children from three to ten years old. Tickets are $25 for the first child and accompanying adult; $15 for each additional child, $10 for each additional adult. more>>
MARCH AFTERNOON WITH AUTHORS EVENT FEATURES
SYLVIA KREBS
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce the second book signing and reading of its 2011 “Afternoon with Authors” series featuring Sylvia Krebs, a retired academic and local writer from Douglasville, at the Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, March 27th, from 3 until 5 p.m. Ms. Krebs will read from her new book, How Am I to Touch with You? Encounters with China, which is a fascinating personal memoir of her teaching and living in China from a first visit with her husband Ed Krebs in 1971 and then later from 1984 until 2000 when they taught in Chongquin, Xi’an, Beijing, and Nanjing for periods ranging from three to sixteen months. Their travels took them from the wartime Communist capital of Yan’an in the north to Guangzhou in the south, from Tianjin on the east coast to Urumqi in China’s Far West. This event is free and open to the general public. more>>
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2011 YOUTH ART MONTH
RECEPTION AT CAC
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce the reception for the annual Youth Art Month at the Cultural Arts Center on March 6th, from 2 until 4 p.m. The exhibition celebrates the talents of children and young people in the Douglas County Schools, represented by more than 200 art works created by students in kindergarten through twelfth grades and selected by their visual arts teachers. The reception is hosted by Friends of Arts and Music Education (F.A.M.E.), a CAC satellite organization. A special cake decorated with images of the art works on display has been created for the occasion by the Publix on Chapel Hill Road in Douglas County. The 2011 Youth Art Month reception is free and open to the public. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - DOUGLASVILLE'S 15TH ANNUAL
COWBOY POETS GATHERING
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to sponsor its 15th annual Georgia Cowboy Poets Gathering at Chapel Hill High School on Saturday, March 5th, 2011. The evening performance begins at 6:30 p.m. Showcasing local performers and members of the Douglas County Cowboy Poets as well as West Georgia musicians who will sing and yodel, playing guitar, fiddle and harmonica for Old West and traditional cowboy songs, this special event is presented by the Douglas County Cowboy Poets in partnership with the Cultural Arts Council. Tickets are $12 per person ($10 for CAC members, seniors and students). Door prizes include framed and autographed posters, “Remembering Mr. Mac” commemorating the 2011 Georgia Cowboy Poets Gathering. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - AFTERNOON WITH
AUTHORS
Event Celebrates African American Writers
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce the first book signing and reading of the 2011 “Afternoon with Authors” series. Organized by the Douglas County Connection, this Black History Month event features African American writers living and working in Georgia, at the Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, February 20th, from 2 until 5 p.m. Autographed copies of the participating writers will be available for sale during the afternoon’s literary soiree. The event is free and open to the general public. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - 2011 SPRING BREAK
ARTS CAMP
CAC's 8TH ANNUAL ARTS CAMP AT DEER LICK PARK
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County and the Douglas County Department of Parks and Recreation are pleased to offer the eighth annual intensive arts camp at Deer Lick Park, from Monday, April 4th, through Friday, April 8th. Children, 7 – 11 years old, will explore a wide variety of art disciplines with five expert and experienced teaching artists – African drumming with Tom Harris, dance with Joi Jamison, drawing with Tamara Morgan, ceramics with Marcella Kuykendall, and puppetry with Terumi Todd. more>>
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HOUSE CONCERT SERIES AT CAC:
THE KINNA CHAMBER CONCERTS
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present its annual series of chamber concerts at the Cultural Arts Center on second Saturday evenings in February, March and April 2011. The Kinna Chamber Concerts series, named in memory of Douglas County musician and artist Jeanne Kinna, features THE LARK DUO with violinist Vera Ilyushina and Lana Polgol on piano on February 12th, BRIEN ENGEL on glass harp on March 12th, and pianist MARY OWENS on April 9th. Performances begin at 7 p.m. and are followed by a reception in honor of the musicians. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - BLACK HISTORY MONTH EXHIBIT
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents “African Americans for the Arts: Recent Works” during February in celebration of Black History Month. Including 63 paintings, photographs, sculpture and multimedia art works by 23 artists, the exhibition will be on view through February 25th at Cultural Arts Center. Hosted by the Douglas County Connection, the opening reception will be on Saturday, February 5th, from 6 until 9 p.m., at the Cultural Arts Center. On Sunday, February 6th, from 2 until 4 p.m., a special gallery talk and exhibition tour will be offered by Atlanta-based artist Richard Washington, the President of African Americans for the Arts. Both events are free and open to the general public. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - DIA DE LOS REYES
(DAY OF THE KINGS)
Join us on January 8th for a special celebration with the magi, music & more>>
MEDIA ALERT - WINTER CLASSES AT THE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER REGISTERING NOW
Explore your own creativity with our expert teaching artists! This Winter the CAC offers a wide variety of arts instruction with something for everyone to enjoy - cartooning, ceramics, watercolor & painting, photography, drawing, singing, piano and strings more>>
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Painting Workshop with Robby Pope
Please join us December 18, 2010 6-9P.M. more>>
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Annual Holiday Card Competition at the Cultural Arts Center
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents more than 100 holiday card designs created by elementary, middle and high school students from 20 Douglas County Schools in its annual competition. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, December 2nd, from 5 until 6:30 p.m. for participating students, teachers and their families. Former Douglas County Schools music specialist and current music teacher with the Cultural Arts Council, Nancy Whittenburger will play Christmas carols and seasonal music on the piano during the festivities. This event is free and open to the general public. The Annual Holiday Card Competition and the Festival of Trees is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Douglas County. more>>
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CAC’S 2010 CHRISTMAS LUNCHEONS – THE EMPTY BOWLS PROJECT
BENEFITS THE PANTRY
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce its fourth year of participating in the national Empty Bowls project. Three years ago the CAC’s annual Christmas luncheons began a new tradition – as in previous years, guests enjoy a festive holiday atmosphere with fine food and live music at the historic Roberts-Mozley House, but they also donate in order to select a handmade ceramic bowl created by local potters, art students and other volunteers to take home with them after they have enjoyed the soup, salad and bread donated by Red Lobster and The Olive Garden, local Darden Group restaurants. Their donations support The Pantry this year. This new tradition has proven so successful that the Cultural Arts Council is offering the Empty Bowls Luncheons again this December. The Douglasville Empty Bowls luncheons will include two seatings on Friday, December 11th at 11 a.m. and at 1 p.m. (with food donated by Red Lobster and The Olive Garden). Donations are $12 for CAC members and $15 for the general public. Reservations are required. more>>
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WINNERS OF THE 14TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce the winners of the 14th ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF on O’Neal Plaza in historic Downtown Douglasville, on Saturday, October 23rd. This year, the popular annual fundraiser was attended by 6,000 participants; more than double the participation in last year’s event and setting a new overall attendance record. The event was held in conjunction with the annual City of Douglasville Rogue Runners Moonlight Run and following many new events throughout the day in the first “Octoberfest” supported by the City. The Chili Cook Off featured a performance by a popular band, Divided by Six. The classic rock-inspired group kept the tempo going throughout the Cook Off to a packed crowd on O’Neal Plaza under the full harvest moon. more>>
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24TH ANNUAL NATIONAL JURIED ARTS EXHIBITION IN DOUGLASVILLE
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents the 24th Annual National Juried Arts Exhibition, selected by Kevin Grogan, director of the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta. The exhibition opens on Sunday, November 7th and will be on view through November 26th, 2010. Hosted by the Douglas County Art Guild, the reception will be held on Sunday, November 7th, from 3 until 5 p.m. Juror Grogan will present a special exhibition tour and gallery talk during the opening from 3:30 until 4:30 p.m. Both events are free and open to the general public. more>>
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The 2010 GALA & AUCTION - A SILVER CELEBRATION!
Douglasville, Georgia
– The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce "A Silver Celebration: 1986-2011," its sixth annual Gala event, will be held Saturday, December 4th, from 6 until 10 p.m. at the Downtown Conference Center in historic downtown Douglasville. The 2010 festivities will be co-chaired by Marcita Scharnhorst of GreyStone Power and Virginia Pope, the Cultural Arts Council’s Founding President. The co-chairs and the CAC Gala Committee are planning an evening celebrating the past 25 years of cultural services offered by the Cultural Arts Council since it was established in 1986. Participants and arts patrons will also enjoy a sumptuous buffet catered by Lori Bomar and Atlanta’s Finest, silent and live auctions, raffles and door prizes (including vacation getaways, musical instruments, antiques, fine art created for the event by local artists, and much more), an open bar during the first hour of the event, and free champagne. Tickets are $60 per person ($50 for CAC members) with tables for ten available for $500. more>>MEDIA ALERT
Douglasville Celebrates Photography -Recent Works by Members of the
Sweetwater Camera Club
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to display recent works by members of the Sweetwater Camera Club at the Cultural Arts Council in downtown Douglasville, presented in conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography, a greater metropolitan area event encompassing more than 200 exhibits, lectures and special events during the month of October. The exhibition opens October 7th and will be on view through October 30th. Hosted by the Community Alliance of Stage and Theatre (C.A.S.T.), the reception will be held on Thursday, October 7th, from 6 until 8 p.m. During the reception, West Georgia-based musician Amy Wilson, will perform on piano. The event is free and open to the public. more>>
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COOKERS WANTED FOR 2010 CHILI COOKOFF
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce the 14th annual Chili Cookoff at O’Neal Plaza on Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 from 6 until 9 p.m. Last year more than 2,500 people joined in this festive evening of good food, fun and entertainment as many local Douglasville celebrities presented the community with different flavors of chili. Mayor Mickey Thompson, Commissioner Tom Worthan, Coroner Randy Daniel, local banks, politicians and businesses competed to determine the best of the best chili in Douglasville. The CAC is currently seeking organizations and individuals to cook chili in the Halloween-themed event. If you would like to cook or help with the event, please contact the Cultural Arts Council 770-949-ARTS (2787) or cultureom@earthlink.net. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - FALL CLASSES AT CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
REGISTERING NOW
Douglasville, Georgia
– The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to offer its 2010 fall quarter of art classes and workshops for children and adults led by expert and experienced teaching artists. This fall the CAC offers a wide variety of arts instruction with something for everyone to enjoy -- drawing, painting, photography, cartooning, mosaic glass, jewelry-making, piano, strings & voice lessons. Class fees are affordable, and CAC members receive a 10% discount. Payment may be made online on the Arts Council’s web site, www.artsdouglas.org, or at the Arts Center by cash or check. more>>MEDIA ALERT
O'NEAL PLAZA IN SEPTEMBER
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present its 2010 Fall Concerts on the Plaza at the O’Neal Plaza in historic downtown Douglasville, showcasing legendary Australian blues rocker Geoff Achison on Saturday, September 11th, Saturday, The Donna Hopkins Band on September 18th, and the Fourth Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra on Saturday, September 25th. All evening performances begin at 7 p.m. These special outdoor events are free and open to the general public. Ample free parking is available near O’Neal Plaza. Listeners are reminded to bring their own chairs. more>>
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POPE & PETERS AT THE CAC
Douglasville, Georgia The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present paintings, collages and assemblages by K. Joy Peters and Robby Pope in the September exhibition at the Cultural Arts Center in downtown Douglasville. The exhibition opens September 2nd and will be on view through September 30th. Hosted by the Sweetwater Camera Club, the reception will be held on Thursday, September 2nd, from 6 until 8 p.m. During the reception, West Georgia-based musician Troy Moore, will perform on guitar. A gallery talk and tour, led by the eartists, is scheduled for Sunday, September 12, from 3 until 5 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. more>>
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FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Fellowship Announced:
Recent graduates with undergraduate and graduate degrees in arts administration, fine arts and arts education are encouraged to apply to the Virginia Voss Pope Fellowship with the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County, Inc., a small local arts council located in a suburban community 20 miles west of Atlanta (www.artsdouglas.org). The ideal candidate must demonstrate knowledge of an artistic discipline(s), an aptitude for management skills, proven organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as with diverse groups. Participating fellows will receive cross-training in many aspects of the community arts field including cultural non-profit administration, board development, committee coordination and strategic planning; arts education and other program development and implementation; gallery management, permanent collection maintenance and exhibition planning; marketing, volunteer management and community outreach; and fund development, grantsmanship and special event coordination. more>>MEDIA ALERT
CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL'S ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Douglasville,
Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of
Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce its annual Ice Cream
Social, hosted by the Historical Society of Douglas County and showcasing
the summer exhibit, The Flower Show,
an invitational exhibit of recent works by 18 West Georgia-based artists who
explore floral imagery in a wide variety of artistic mediums and from a
diverse range of aesthetic perspectives, at the Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, July 11, from 2 until 4 p.m. Red, white and blue ice creams from
ColdStone Creamery will be served. Along with the cool treats and original
artworks, cowboy poet, musician and author David Fillingim will perform
traditional western ballads on guitar and recite poems by
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DOUGLAS COUNTY ARTS INSTRUCTION SUMMIT SURVEY
Please go HERE to take the Douglas County Arts Instruction Summit Survey
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present an Arts Instruction Summit on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Downtown Douglasville Conference Center, 6701 Church Street. The Cultural Arts Council, in partnership with the City of Douglasville and the Douglas County Schools, invite anyone who offers arts education and arts instruction in Douglas County to discuss their resources, challenges, and needs in an open forum. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS: 2010 Summer Exhibition Workshops
The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is offering its annual Wonderful Wednesday Workshop program for children and young people, 7 to 15 years old, again this year at the Cultural Arts Center on the third, fourth and fifth Wednesdays in July from 2 until 4 p.m. During these hands-on workshops, led by expert and experienced teaching artists, participants will explore the art and ideas on view at the Cultural Arts Center this summer, featuring “The Flower Show,” an exhibit of fine crafts and floral motifs created by West Georgia artisans. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - SOMETING FISHY:
2010 SUMMER ARTS CAMP
The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents a full week of intensive hands-on arts exploration of the wonderful world of the arts and the environment during the 2010 SUMMER ARTS CAMP, Something Fishy, at Jessie Davis Park, Monday, July 12th through Friday, July 16th, led by expert and experienced teaching artists for children, 7-11 years old, offered in partnership by the Douglasville Department of Parks & Recreation. more>>
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WYNN WORKSHOPS:
2010 SUMMER ARTS WORKSHOPS
The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents its annual WYNN WORKSHOPS for talented children and young people who are interested in in-depth arts instruction, suggested for ages ranging from 7 to 17 years old. CAC offers to the community an opportunity to work with expert and experienced teaching artists to explore a single artistic medium. This year our artists will lead workshops in dance, pastel drawing and painting, glass mosaics and comic book art & illustration. The 2010 Wynn Workshops are scheduled weekly from the beginning of June until the 2nd of July, Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - 2010 SUMMER EXHIBITION AT CAC -
THE FLOWER SHOW
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents The Flower Show, an invitational exhibit of works by artists who explore floral imagery and will display flowers from mediums all across the board at the Cultural Arts Center in downtown Douglasville. The pieces on display represent the diverse achievements of many local artists’ investigations of flowers and their aesthetic value through a wide range of artistic perspectives. The exhibition opens June 3rd and will be on view through August 13. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL SELECTED
AS ONE OF A HUNDRED IN THE
U.S. BY
AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is delighted to announce that Americans for the Arts has identified the CAC as one of the 100 community arts agencies in the nation which will participate in its Local Arts Index (LAI) initiative. Funded in part by the Kresge Foundation, the Local Arts Index initiative will examine model programming and best practices of community-based arts agencies around the country during the next 18 months. As an LAI project participant, CAC Executive Director Laura Lieberman will attend the Americans for the Arts’ “Half Century Summit,” its 50th national conference of arts leaders in Baltimore, Maryland, in June 2010. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - FREE CONCERTS ON
DOUGLASVILLE'S O'NEAL PLAZA
MEDIA ALERT - ARTIST' RECEPTION - DC ART GUILD
You are invited to attend the Opening Reception for the: "Douglas County Art Guild Biennale~ Recent works by Art Guild Members" Exhibit runs May 6th- May 30th 2010 Please join us this evening for the Opening Reception and take in the talent of local artists in the Douglas County Area, these are our local artists! Water Colours, Oil Paintings, Bronze Work, Wood Turning, Photography and much more. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - TASTE OF THE GRAPE
Douglasville, Georgia – In conjunction with the 2010 Taste of Douglasville, the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County, Inc. is pleased to offer our annual Taste of the Grape, the festival’s kick-off party and wine-tasting, on Friday, May 14th, 6 until 8 p.m., at the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, 6658 Church Street, in historic downtown Douglasville. In addition to fine wines and delectable hors d’oeuvres catered by Sam and Rosco’s, the 2010 Taste of the Grape showcases the talents of the Kenneth Faison Jazz Trio featuring the soulful saxophonist’s smooth sound. Tickets are available to the general public for $20 per person ($15 for Cultural Arts Council and Chamber of Commerce members). The ticket price includes two glasses of wine (or up to four wine ‘tastes’) and a chance to win an original work of stained glass created for the Taste of the Grape by artist Mack Porter. more>>
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MEDIA ALERT- APRIL AFTERNOON WITH AUTHORS FEATURING POETS ALICE LOVELACE & ALICE SHAPIRO
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is delighted to celebrate National Poetry Month with the third book signing and reading of its 2010 “Afternoon with Authors” series featuring two women poets -- Atlanta-based Alice Lovelace, a performance artist, arts activist and writer, and Alice Shapiro who lives in Douglasville whose first book published last year was nominated for the prestigious Pushcart Prize – at the Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, April 25th, from 3 until 5 p.m. Ms. Lovelace will read her own poems and those of other writers published in Crux, an international anthology of writing and images, which she co-edited; and Ms. Shapiro will read from her second book, LIFE: Descending/Ascending, which has just been published this month, as well as reading several poems written about art works from the Cultural Arts Council’s permanent collection, currently on display at the Cultural Arts Center. This event is free and open to the general public. more>>
MEDIA ALERT - SOUTHEASTERN INDEPENDENT FILMS
SCREENED FRIDAY ON O'NEAL PLAZA
Douglasville, Georgia
– The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present the Southern Arts Federation’s third annual "Short Circuit Traveling Film Festival," showcasing a selection of twelve short films by young filmmakers living and working in the Southeast, on Friday, April 16, 8 p.m. on O’Neal Plaza in historic downtown Douglasville. Juried for their artistic merit by a panel of media arts professionals, these engaging short films are touring the U.S. and Canada this year through the Southern Arts Federation. Viewers are advised that adult themes, images and perspectives are explored by the independent filmmakers in this fascinating array of different approaches to their media. The screening is free and open to the general public. Viewers should bring their own seating for this special event. more>>MEDIA ALERT - THIRD AND FINAL
2010 KINNA CHAMBER CONCERT AT CAC:
George Mann performing Beethoven's Pathetique
on Saturday evening
MEDIA ALERT - RECENT ACQUISTIONS &
CHERISHED FAVORITES
Selections from the Permanent Collection at CAC
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of
Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce the reception for “Recent
Acquisitions and Cherished Favorites” at the Cultural Arts Center on
Thursday, April 1st,
from 6 until 8 p.m.
The exhibition celebrates the strengths of the Cultural Arts Council’s
permanent collection, which includes more than
180 art works acquired through purchases and gifts during the past 25 years;
more than 60 pieces are included in the
current display at the Cultural Arts Center. The reception is hosted by the
Douglas County Chamber Singers, a CAC
satellite organization. This event is free and open to the public.
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MEDIA ALERT – Second 2010 HOUSE CONCERT AT CAC:
Poulenc String Quartet Performing
Mozart, Dvorak and Brahms
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present the second chamber concert of its 2010 Kinna Chamber Concerts series. On March 13th, the Poulenc String Quartet will perform Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachmusik, Dvorak’s String Quartet #12 in F Major (the “American”), and two of Brahms’ Hungarian dances, from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center in Douglasville. The performance will be followed by an informal reception in honor of our outstanding performers. Seating is limited, so reservations are recommended (770.949.2787). Tickets are $15 for the general public; $12 for CAC members. more>>
MEDIA ALERT – 2010 Youth Art Month Reception at CAC
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce the reception for the annual Youth Art Month at the Cultural Arts Center on February 28th, from 2 until 4 p.m. The exhibition celebrates the talents of children and young people in the Douglas County Schools, represented by more than 200 art works created by students in kindergarten through twelfth grades and selected by their visual arts teachers. The reception is hosted by Friends of Arts and Music Education (F.A.M.E.), a CAC satellite organization. A special cake decorated with images of the art works on displayed has been created for the occasion by the Publix on Chapel Hill Road in Douglas County. The 2010 Youth Art Month reception is free and open to the public. more>>
DOUGLASVILLE’S 14TH ANNUAL
GEORGIA COWBOY POETS GATHERING:
“OUR HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN COWBOYS”
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to sponsor its 14th annual Georgia Cowboy Poets Gathering at Chapel Hill High School on Saturday, March 6, 2010. The evening performance begins at 7 p.m. Showcasing local performers and members of the Douglas County Cowboy Poets as well as West Georgia musicians who will sing and yodel, playing guitar, fiddle and harmonica for Old West and traditional cowboy songs, this special event is presented by the Douglas County Cowboy Poets in partnership with the Cultural Arts Council. Tickets are $12 per person ($10 for CAC members, seniors and students). Door prizes include framed and autographed posters, “Our Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys,” commemorating the 2010 Georgia Cowboy Poets Gathering. more>>
AFTERNOON WITH AUTHORS Event
Celebrates African American Writers
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce the first book signing and reading of the 2010 “Afternoon with Authors” series: organized by the Douglas County Connection, this Black History Month event features African American writers living and working in Georgia, at the Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, February 21st, from 3 until 5 p.m. Autographed copies of the participating writers will be available for sale during the afternoon’s literary soiree. Visual artist Brenda Hillman will also display her unusual and unique afro-centric jigsaw puzzles, which will be on sale. The event is free and open to the general public. more>>
Kinna Concert Rescheduled --
Now Saturday, February 20th, 7 p.m.
Douglasville, Georgia - The Kinna Classical Chamber Concert, commemorating the bicentennial anniversary of the births of Frédéric Chopin and Robert Schumann with a performance by pianist Joe Chapman, has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 20th, 7 p.m., at the Cultural Arts Center in Douglasville. more>>
MEDIA ALERT -- Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Now taking Reservations!
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce its annual spring celebration for children and their families, THE MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY, Saturday, March 20th at the Cultural Arts Center in Douglasville’s historic district. Presented in partnership with the Douglas County Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association, THE MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY offers educational fun for children in two sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The morning session is for children younger than six years old and the afternoon session for children six and older. Tickets are $25 for the first child and accompanying adult; $15 for each additional child, $10 for each additional adult. more>>
MEDIA ALERT -- First 2010 HOUSE CONCERT AT CAC:
Pianist Joe Chapman Performing Chopin and Schumann
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present the first chamber concert of its annual Kinna Chamber Concerts series, named in memory of musician and artist Jeanne Kinna. On February 13th, pianist Joe Chapman will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Chopin’s birthday performing works by the 19th century French composer and by Robert Schumann whose bicentennial is also this year, from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center in Douglasville. The performance will be followed by an informal reception in honor of our outstanding performer. Seating is limited, so reservations are recommended (770/949-2787). Tickets are $15 for the general public; $12 for CAC members. Patrons purchasing season tickets for all three of the 2010 concerts will receive an extra ticket for a guest at the concert of their choice. more>>
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Paintings by Buchi Upjohn Aghaji at the Cultural Arts Center in February
Douglasville, Georgia -In conjunction with the “American Master Jacob Lawrence” exhibition displaying 17 prints and posters on loan from the permanent collection of Hammonds House Museum at the Cultural Arts Center, the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents 15 paintings by Douglas County-based Nigerian born artist Buchi Upjohn Aghaji through February. The exhibitions’ reception on Saturday, February 6th, from 6 until 9 p.m., is hosted by the Douglas County Connection. Entertainment for reception will include recordings of period music from the Harlem Renaissance selected by City Councilman Sam Davis, a musician and disc jockey as well as a barber and elected official, a performance of classical music by pianist Alfred Pinkston formerly of Miami, Florida, who now resides in Southwest Atlanta, and a performance of jazz piano by Norcross-based composer and arranger Chris Givens who is best known for his concerts at Hopewell Baptist Church. The exhibiting artist, known as Upjohn, will be present during this celebration of Black History Month and for the gallery talk and tour on Sunday, February 7th, from 3 until 5 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. more>>
AMERICAN MASTER JACOB LAWRENCE:
Posters and Prints from the Permanent Collection of Hammonds House
Douglasville, Georgia -The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents “American Master Jacob Lawrence” during February in celebration of Black History Month. Presenting posters and prints by one of America’s most important artists in partnership with Hammonds House Museum and Galleries, the exhibition opens on Friday, January 15th, and will be on view through February 26th at Cultural Arts Center. Hosted by the Douglas County Connection, the exhibition reception will be on Saturday, February 6th, from 6 until 9 p.m., at the Cultural Arts Center. On Sunday, February 7th, a special gallery talk and exhibition tour will be offered by Hammonds House curator Kevin Sipp, from 3 until 5 p.m. Both events are free and open to the general public. more>>
WINTER ART CLASSES AT CULTURAL ARTS CENTER –
Registering Now
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to offer its 2010 winter quarter of art classes and workshops for children and adults led by expert and experienced teaching artists. This winter the CAC offers a wide variety of arts instruction with something for everyone to enjoy - cartooning, ceramics, drawing, mosaic steppingstones, painting, photography, singing, piano, strings, low brass and trumpet. Class fees are affordable, and CAC members receive a 10% discount. Payment may be made online on the Arts Council’s web site, www.artsdouglas.org or by cash or check. more>>
DIA DE LOS REYES (en Espanol)
Douglasville, Georgia - El “Cultural Arts Council” (Consejo Cultural de las Artes) del condado de Douglas en Douglasville, presenta el segundo Festival del Día de los Reyes, el miércoles, 6 de enero, de 4 a 6 p.m. en el Centro de Artes Culturales. Gracias al apoyo de la Fundación de Wal-Mart y ayuda de la Sociedad de Honor de Español de las escuelas Turner Middle y Lithia Springs High Schools. Esta fiesta familiar marca la celebración latina del Día de los Reyes con Magos, música, comida, y mucho más.more>>
EMPTY BOWLS LUNCHEONS
Friday, December 11th, 2009
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce its third year of participating in the national Empty Bowls project. Two years ago the CAC’s annual Christmas luncheons began a new tradition – as in previous years, guests enjoyed a festive holiday atmosphere with fine food and live music at the historic Roberts-Mozley House, but they also donated in order to select a handmade ceramic bowl created by local potters, art students and other volunteers to take home with them after they have enjoyed the soup, salad and bread donated by Red Lobster and The Olive Garden, local Darden Group restaurants. Their donations support A Gift of Love’s Back Pack project. This new tradition has proven so successful that the Cultural Arts Council is offering the Empty Bowls Luncheons again this December. The Douglasville Empty Bowls luncheons will include two seatings on Friday, December 11th at 11 a.m. and at 1 p.m. (with food donated by Red Lobster and The Olive Garden). Donations are $12 for CAC members and $15 for the general public. For reservations and more information, contact the CAC 770-949-2787. more>>
WINNERS CELEBRATED
Annual Holiday Card Competition at the Cultural Arts Center
Douglasville, Georgia -The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents more than 100 holiday card designs created by elementary, middle and high school students from 20 Douglas County Schools in its annual competition. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, December 3rd, from 5 until 6:30 p.m. for participating students, teachers and their families. Former Douglas County Schools music specialist and current music teacher with the Cultural Arts Council, Nancy Whittenburger will play Christmas carols and seasonal music on the piano during the festivities. This event is free and open to the general public.
WINNERS OF THE 13TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF
Douglasville, Georgia -The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce the winners of the 13th ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF at O’Neal Plaza, on Saturday, October 30th. Despite rescheduling and less than perfect weather, this annual fundraiser for the Cultural Arts Council was attended by almost 2,000 people this year, about half the participants of last year’s festivities, which had been held in conjunction with the annual City of Douglasville Moonlight Run. After being rained out for its Concert on the Plaza in September, the Pan People Steel Band performed throughout the Chili Cook Off, warming up the stalwart crowd who had braved the fog and drizzle. With support from the City of Douglasville, participants also enjoyed rides around the Downtown Historic District in the Trick or Treat Trolley where children received charming wooden banks donated by the Convention and Visitors Bureau and Lowe’s.
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13TH ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF ON O’NEAL PLAZA
RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 30TH
Douglasville, Georgia -Presented in partnership with the City of Douglasville’s Downtown Development Authority and the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County will now present the 13th ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF at O’Neal Plaza on Friday, October 30th, from 6 until 9 p.m. This annual family fun event and fundraiser for the Cultural Arts Council is free and open to the general public.
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PIANIST GEORGE MANN PERFORMS
AT WOODIE FITE SENIOR CENTER
Douglasville, Georgia -The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present pianist George Mann in a recital on Saturday, October 24th, from 2 until 3 p.m. at the Woodie Fite Senior Center in Douglasville. His performance dedicates the generous gift of piano from Lorraine McBean in honor of her namesake aunt to the Cultural Arts Council, and the instrument has been placed on loan from the Arts Council for use at the senior center. The performance is free but donations of $5 are suggested to audience members. Please call the Cultural Arts Council at 770.949.2787.
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“IMAGES OF SHAANXI” AT CAC --
An Exhibition of Photographs by Huang Fu
A Performance by the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present “Images of Shaanxi,” showcasing color photographs by Huang Fu, a retired professor and ethnographic photographer based in Beijing, in its October exhibition at the Cultural Arts Center in downtown Douglasville. Sponsored by China Bridge as part of Atlanta Celebrates Photography, the exhibition opens October 1st and will be on view through October 30th. Hosted by the Douglas County Cultural Exchange, the reception will be held on Thursday, October 1st, from 6 until 8 p.m. During the reception, the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company will perform several traditional Chinese dances. A gallery talk and tour, led by Ed Krebs of Douglasville and co-owner of China Bridge, a friend of the exhibiting artist, is scheduled for Sunday, October 4th, from 3 until 5 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public.
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FALL CONCERTS ON THE PLAZA:
Delta Mooon & Pan People Steelband
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present its annual Fall Concerts on the Plaza on O’Neal Plaza in historic downtown Douglasville on Saturday, September 19th, and Saturday, September 26th. Both evening performances begin at 7 p.m. The 2009 fall series showcases DELTA MOON’s double-slide Delta-billy boogie-woogie blues and the PAN PEOPLE STEELBAND’s great Caribbean rhythms. These special outdoor events are free and open to the general public. Ample free parking is available near O’Neal Plaza. Listeners are reminded to bring their own chairs.
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Fantasy Art : Victoria Moore & BJ Rathur on exhibit at CAC
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present “Fantasy Art,” showcasing recent paintings, drawings and prints by Victoria Moore and B.J. Rathur in its September exhibition at the Cultural Arts Center in downtown Douglasville. The exhibition opens September 3rd and will be on view through September 27th. Hosted by the Sweetwater Camera Club, the reception will be held on Thursday, September 3rd, from 6 until 8 p.m. During the reception, Atlanta composer Klimchak will perform on the Marimba Lumina. A gallery talk and tour, led by the exhibiting artists, is scheduled for Sunday, September 13th, from 3 until 5 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public.
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Annual Ice Cream Social at CAC
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce its annual Ice Cream Social, hosted by the Historical Society of Douglas County and showcasing the summer exhibit, “Mixed Bag,” an invitational of fine crafts created by West Georgia artisans, at the Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, July 12th, from 2 until 5 p.m. Sponsors and vendors from the 2009 Taste for Douglasville Arts will display their wares and services on the Cultural Arts Center grounds. Red, white and blue ice creams from ColdStone Creamery will be served. Along with the cool treats and original artworks, live music performed by local musicians will enliven this summer tradition. The event is free and open to CAC members and “not-yet-members,” the general public
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2009 Taste for Douglasville Arts
Passport Program Underway
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce a special promotional program for each of the 19 restaurants which participated in the 2009 Taste for Douglasville. Patrons can pick up their colorful passports at the Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street, or any of the restaurants as well as the Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Broad Street Gifts and the Chamber of Commerce downtown. When a patron enjoys a meal at any of the restaurants, the restaurant will mark their passport. After visiting at least half (10) of the participating restaurants and having their passports marked, patrons can exchange their marked passports at the Cultural Arts Center for an original print by Danny Alexander, one of Douglas County’s most accomplished artists. The limited edition print, Sweetwater in August, has a value of more than $250, and the original painting for it was commissioned in 2000 when Alexander for the Georgia Artist of the Year and is in the Governor of Georgia’s permanent art collection.
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2009 WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS AT CAC
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is offering its annual Wonderful Wednesday programs for children and young people, 7 to 15 years old, again this year at the Cultural Arts Center on the third, fourth and fifth Wednesdays in July from 2 until 4 p.m. During these hands-on workshops, led by expert and experienced teaching artists, participants will explore the art and ideas on view at the Cultural Arts Center this summer featuring “Mixed Bag,” an exhibit of fine crafts created by West Georgia artisans.
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EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITY:
23RD ANNUAL NATIONAL JURIED ARTS EXHIBITION IN DOUGLASVILLE
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County will present the 23rd Annual National Juried Arts Exhibition, selected by artist and curator Annette Cone-Skelton who has served as the director of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia since it was founded, during November 2009. The exhibition opens on Thursday, November 2nd, and will be on view through November 27th. The deadline for submissions to the 23rd Annual National Juried Arts Exhibition is September 11th. Artists, 18 years old or older, are encouraged and eligible to submit original paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photography, fiber, ceramics, glass and mixed media art works for the juror’s review as slides, photographs or digital images on CD. A non-refundable entry fee of $30 for CAC members ($40 for non-members) qualifies the artist to submit up to three works. Purchase prizes and awards totaling $2,200 will be awarded to exhibitors. Two artists from the exhibition will also be selected for solo exhibitions during the next two years at the Cultural Arts Center in Douglasville. To receive the exhibition prospectus and entry forms, visit our web site, www.artsdouglas.org, or contact the Cultural Arts Council 770-949-2787.
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Poets Alice Shapiro and David Axelrod featured in
June AFTERNOON WITH AUTHORS
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce the fourth and final book signing and reading of its new 2009 “Afternoon with Authors” series, featuring poets Alice Shapiro, a Douglasville resident, and David Axelrod who lives in Long Island, New York, at the Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, June 21st, from 3 until 5 p.m. Ms. Shapiro will read from her first full-length book of poems, Cracked and Mr. Axelrod will read selections from How To Apologize and selections from his earlier 18 books; and autographed copies of both of these volumes will be available for sale during the event. A reception, hosted by the Douglas County Writers Group, will follow the reading. This event is free and open to the general public
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MIXED BAG AT CAC --
An Invitational Exhibition of Fine Crafts by West Georgia Artisans
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present its summer show, “Mixed Bag,” a lively display of ceramics, turned wood and handmade furniture, quilts and other textiles, stained and slumped glass, jewelry, and embellished gourds by thirteen local artists and artisans. The exhibition opened on June 4 and is on view through August 7, 2009. Hosted by the Historical Society Chapter of Douglas County, the Arts Council’s annual Ice Cream Social serves as a special reception for the show and will be held on Sunday, July 12th, from 2 until 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
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CAC AWARDED COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT:
Community Foundation’s Metropolitan Atlanta
Arts Fund Launches Arts Recovery Initiative
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce that it will receive $25,000 in general operating support through the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund’s new Atlanta Arts Recover initiative -- a two-year, $2.5 million program designed to keep metro Atlanta’s small and midsized arts organizations stable as they face unprecedented financial challenges. The Arts Fund, an initiative of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, also announced the first round of 2009 grants to arts organizations in the 23-county region.
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2009 TASTE FOR DOUGLASVILLE ARTS WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce that the following restaurants have received awards for their outstanding contributions during the 2009 Taste for Douglasville Arts:
Most sold – Iron Horse
Best Presentation – Gumbeaux’s
Best New Restaurant – Texas Roadhouse
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2009 TASTE FOR DOUGLASVILLE ARTS
Historic Downtown Douglasville’s Most Popular Event!
Douglasville, Georgia - In partnership with the Downtown Development Authority, the Douglasville Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City of Douglasville, the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents the 2009 TASTE FOR DOUGLASVILLE ARTS, now in its fifteenth year and better and bigger than ever before, on May 16th from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on O’Neal Plaza -- a family festival no one should not miss! The 2009 Taste for Douglasville Arts will include more vendors, more restaurants, more participants, and more family fun as well as more promotion of this community cultural showcase in historic downtown Douglasville.
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2009 TASTE FOR DOUGLASVILLE ARTS
Vendors, Restaurants & Sponsors Wanted!
Douglasville, Georgia - In partnership with the Downtown Development Authority, the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents the 2009 TASTE FOR DOUGLASVILLE ARTS, now in its thirteenth year and better and bigger than ever before --- and an event no one should not miss! Arts and crafts vendors and artists groups, area restaurants, and local businesses can contact the Cultural Arts Council (770-949-2787) now to request vendor, restaurant and sponsorship packets and register to participate in Douglasville’s most popular annual downtown event.
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SOUTHEASTERN INDEPENDENT FILMS
SCREENED FRIDAY ON O’NEAL PLAZA
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present the Southern Arts Federation’s second annual “Short Circuit Traveling Film Festival,” showcasing a selection of eight short films by young filmmakers living and working in the Southeast, on Friday, April 24th, 8 p.m. on O’Neal Plaza in historic downtown Douglasville. Juried for their artistic merit by a panel of media arts professionals, these engaging short films are touring the U.S. and Canada this year through the Southern Arts Federation. Viewers are advised that adult themes, images and perspectives are explored by the independent filmmakers in this fascinating array of different approaches to their media. The screening is free and open to the general public. Viewers should bring their own seating for this special event. A second screening will be offered on Saturday, April 25th, 8 p.m., at Tributary at New Manchester off Riverside Drive; for more information, contact Rosa Trenkamp, 678.213.2547.
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MEDIA ALERT –
Historical Novel, Sweetwater, featured in April AFTERNOON WITH AUTHORS Event
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce the third book signing and reading of its new 2009 “Afternoon with Authors” series featuring Forrest L. Smith, Jr., a resident of Kennesaw, at the Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, April 26th, from 3 until 5 p.m. Mr. Smith will read from his historical novel, Sweetwater, which deals with the Reconstruction Era in Douglas County based on his family’s stories and documents; and autographed copies of this fascinating book will be available for sale during the event. A reception, hosted by the Douglas County Writers Group, will follow the reading. This event is free and open to the general public. more>>
HARRY ALLY & MAGGIE EVANS AT CAC --
Gallery Talk and Tour
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents drawings and paintings drawings by Maggie Evans and Harry Ally in its current exhibition at the Cultural Arts Center in downtown Douglasville. The gallery talk and tour, led by the exhibiting artists, is scheduled for Sunday, April 19th, from 3 until 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The exhibition is on view through April 26th. more>>
HARRY ALLY & MAGGIE EVANS AT CAC --
An Exhibition of Recent Drawings & Paintings
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents charcoal drawings by Maggie Evans and drawings and paintings and collages by Harry Ally in its April exhibition at the Cultural Arts Center in downtown Douglasville. The exhibition opens April 2nd and will be on view through April 26th. Hosted by the West Georgia Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors, the reception will be held on Thursday, April 2nd, from 6 until 8 p.m. Evans’ sister, Annelise Nelson, a professional cellist who plays with the Charleston Symphony, will perform during this special event. The gallery talk and tour, led by the exhibiting artists, is scheduled for Sunday, April 19th, from 3 until 5 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. more>>
GreyStone Executive Featured for
March AFTERNOON WITH AUTHORS Event
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce the second book signing and reading of its new 2009 “Afternoon with Authors” series featuring Marcita Scharnhorst, Douglas County-based writer and Vice-President of Human Resources with GreyStone Power Company, at the Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, March 29th, from 3 until 5 p.m. Ms. Scharnhorst will read from her chapter included in The Power of Ten, published by the American Business Women’s Association; and autographed copies of this collection of fascinating essays by the top ten business women in the U.S., will be available for sale during the event. A reception, hosted by the Douglas County chapter of ABWA, will follow the reading. This event is free and open to the general public. more>>
2009 SPRING BREAK ARTS CAMP:
CAC’s 6th Annual Intensive Arts Camp at Deer Lick Park
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County and the Douglas County Department of Parks and Recreation are pleased to offer the fourth annual intensive arts camp at Deer Lick Park, from Monday, April 6th, through Friday, April 10th. Children, 7 – 11 years old, will explore a wide variety of art disciplines including ceramics, design, cartooning and painting with expert and experienced teaching artists. Campers (a total of 50 can be registered) are divided into five groups of ten by age. Camp begins at 9 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m. Early drop off (8:30 am) and late pick up (5:30 p.m.) can be arranged at no additional fee with the Parks and Recreation staff. Fees for the week are $75 for this first child ($60 for CAC members) with a $5 dollar discount for siblings. Space is limited, so reservations must be made by calling CAC at 770-949-2787 or Deer Lick Park at 770-920-7129. more>> Please click here for payment
Photographs by members of the
Sweetwater Camera Club at the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce and
WellStar-Douglas Hospital
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents recent works by members of the Sweetwater Camera Club, one of the Arts Council’s most active and popular satellite arts groups, at the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce and WellStar Douglas Hospital in its spring outreach exhibitions this year. The works on display at the Chamber and the Hospital include 75 digital photographs, manipulated prints and “photo paintings” in a wide variety of styles and representing diverse aesthetic and technical approaches to the art of photography. The exhibitions, which are free and open to the general public, opened February 5th and will be on view through April 15th. Another 41 photographs by Sweetwater Camera Club members are also being presented at the American Red Cross Blood Services Southern Division headquarters in Douglas County and on view through May 2009. Receptions honoring the 22 exhibiting artists and their organization are scheduled for Friday, March 20th, from 3 until 5 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce and from 5 until 7 p.m. at WellStar-Douglas Hospital. more>>
2009 HOUSE CONCERT SERIES AT CAC: The Kinna Chamber Concerts, January – April 2009
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present its annual series of chamber concerts at the Cultural Arts Center on second Saturday evenings in January, February, March and April 2009. The Kinna Chamber Concerts series, named in memory of Douglas County musician and artist Jeanne Kinna, celebrates the 300th anniversary of the invention of the piano with pianist Joe Chapman on January 10th, pianist Cassandria Holmes on February 14th, pianist George Mann on March 14th, and pianist and composer and songwriter Stanton Lanier on April 11th. Performances begin at 7 p.m. and are followed by a reception in honor of the musicians.
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MEDIA ALERT – Youth Art Month Reception Rescheduled
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County announces that the reception for the annual Youth Art Month at the Cultural Arts Center (originally scheduled for last Sunday and cancelled due to the snowstorm) has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 8th, from 2 until 4 p.m. The exhibition celebrates the talents of children and young people in the Douglas County Schools, represented by 240 art works created by students in kindergarten through twelfth grades and selected by their visual arts teachers. The reception is hosted by Friends of Arts and Music Education (F.A.M.E.), a CAC satellite organization. A special cake decorated with images of the art works on displayed has been created and donated for the occasion by the Publix on Chapel Hill Road in Douglas County. The 2009 Youth Art Month reception is free and open to the public. . more>>
THE MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce its annual spring celebration for children and their families, THE MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY, Saturday, March 21st at the Cultural Arts Center in Douglasville’s historic district. Presented in partnership with the Douglas County Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association, THE MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY offers educational fun for children in two sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The morning session is for children younger than six years old and the afternoon session for children six and older. Tickets are $25 for the first child and accompanying adult; $15 for each additional child, $10 for each additional adult. more>> Please click here for payment
2009 GRANTS AWARDED FOR COMMUNITY “GRASSROOTS” ARTS PROJECTS
in Douglas, Paulding, Carroll, Haralson & Cobb Counties
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce that the first round of 2009 Grassroots Arts Program grants have been awarded in five of the ten counties in its administrative district, where $54,687 has been allocated by the State legislature in support of local art initiatives. Grant awards were determined by two advisory panels which met in Cobb County, overseen by Elizabeth Whitlock Weaver, Division Director of the Cobb County Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs, and in Carroll County, directed by Deloris B Covel, Assistant Director of the Carrollton Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture. more>>
CONTEMPORARY PRINTS FROM SOUTH AFRICA:
Works from the Caversham Press on loan from the Fulton County Arts Council
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents “Contemporary Prints from South Africa: Works from the Caversham Press” on loan from Fulton County’s permanent collection during February in celebration of Black History Month. Including 49 lithographs, screen prints, linocuts, collagraphs, woodcuts, and artists books created by African artists at the world renowned printing atelier presented in partnership with the Fulton County Arts Council, the exhibition will be on view through February 24th at Cultural Arts Center. Hosted by the Douglas County Connection, the opening reception will be on Saturday, February 7th, from 6 until 9 p.m., at the Cultural Arts Center. On Sunday, February 8th, from 3 until 5 p.m., a special gallery talk and exhibition tour will be offered by Atlanta-based artists Lynn Marshall-Linnemeier and Lisa Tuttle who worked at the Caversham Press as part of an international exchange sponsored by the Fulton County Arts Council. Both events are free and open to the general public.
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DOUGLASVILLE’S 13TH ANNUAL GEORGIA COWBOY POETS GATHERING:
“HITTIN’ THE TRAIL”
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to sponsor its 13th annual Georgia Cowboy Poets Gathering at the Mashburn Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of the Douglas County High School on Saturday, February 28, 2009. The doors will open at 5 p.m. so participants can view this year’s special display of cowboy hats, spurs and saddles, along with a “cowboy teepee” in the lobby of Douglas County High School. The evening performance begins at 7 p.m. Showcasing local performers and members of the Douglas County Cowboy Poets as well as the Polk County Pioneers who will sing and play guitar, fiddle, harmonica and mandolin for Old West and traditional; cowboy songs, this special event is presented by the Douglas County Cowboy Poets in partnership with the Cultural Arts Council. Tickets are $12 per person ($10 for CAC members, seniors and students). Door prizes include an unique handmade hat rack created by Jerry Maxwell and a framed and autographed poster, “Hitting the Trail,” commemorating the 2009 Georgia Cowboy Poets Gathering In conjunction with the ticketed evening performance, Georgia cowboy poets will also perform in the Douglas County schools, celebrating frontier life with songs, stories and poetry.
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DIA DE LOS REYES FESTIVAL AT THE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents the second annual Dia de los Reyes Festival, January 6th, from 4 until 6 p.m., at the Cultural Arts Center. Supported in part by members of the Chamber of Commerce’s Hispanic Business RoundTable with the assistance of Spanish Honor Society students in Turner Middle and Lithia Springs High Schools, this family fiesta celebrates the Latino holiday with the Magi, music and much, much more. more>>
Kwanzaa Celebration at Cultural Arts Center
Douglasville, Georgia - The Douglas County Connection in partnership with the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents a special celebration of Kwanzaa with renowned Atlanta playwright, director, storyteller and actor Jamil el-Shair at the Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, December 28th, from 3 until 5 p.m. A fun and informative cultural activity for children and their families, the 2008 Kwanzaa celebration is free and open to the public. more>>
2009 HOUSE CONCERT SERIES AT CAC:
The Kinna Chamber Concerts, January – April 2009
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present its annual series of chamber concerts at the Cultural Arts Center on second Saturday evenings in January, February, March and April 2009. The Kinna Chamber Concerts series, named in memory of Douglas County musician and artist Jeanne Kinna, celebrates the 300th anniversary of the invention of the piano with pianist JOE CHAPMAN on January 10th, pianist CASSANDRIA HANNA on February 14th, pianist GEORGE MANN on March 14th, and pianist and composer and songwriter STANTON LANIER on April 11th. Performances begin at 7 p.m. and are followed by a reception in honor of the musicians. more>>
CAC’S 2008 CHRISTMAS LUNCHEONS –
THE EMPTY BOWL BENEFITS A GIFT OF LOVE’S BACK PACK PROJECT
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce its second year of participating in the national Empty Bowls project. Last year the CAC’s annual Christmas luncheons began a new tradition – as in previous years, guests enjoyed a festive holiday atmosphere with fine food and live music at the historic Roberts-Mozley House, but they also donated a minimum of $12 per person in order to select a unique handmade ceramic bowl created by local potters, art students and other volunteers to take home with them after they have enjoyed the soup, salad and bread donated by The Red Lobster and The Olive Garden, local Darden Group restaurants for the Friday luncheons, or pizza donated by Stevie B’s Pizza Buffet for the Saturday luncheon. These donations supported A Gift of Love’s Back Pack project. This new tradition was so successful last year that the Cultural Arts Council is offering the Empty Bowls Luncheons again this December and expanding to offer a Saturday buffet so students and others who cannot attend on Friday can join the fun. The 2008 Douglasville Empty Bowls luncheons will include two seatings on Friday, December 12th at 11 a.m. and at 1 p.m. and a more casual buffet style luncheon on Saturday, December 13th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. For reservations and more information, contact the CAC 770-949-2787. more>>
WINNERS CELEBRATED:
Annual Holiday Card Competition at the Cultural Arts Center
Douglasville, Georgia - The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents more than 100 holiday card designs created by elementary, middle and high school students from 20 Douglas County Schools in its annual competition. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, December 4th, from 5 until 6:30 p.m. for participating students, teachers and their families. Former Douglas County Schools music specialist and current music teacher with the Cultural Arts Council, Nancy Whittenburger will play Christmas carols and seasonal music on the piano during the festivities. This event is free and open to the general public. more>
22ND ANNUAL NATIONAL JURIED ARTS EXHIBITION IN DOUGLASVILLE
Douglasville, Georgia- The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents the 22nd Annual National Juried Arts Exhibition, selected by artist and curator Lisa Alembik. The exhibition opens on Thursday, November 6th, and will be on view through Sunday, November 30th. Hosted by the Douglas County Arts Guild, the opening reception will be held on Sunday, November 9th, from 3 until 5 p.m. Juror Alembik will present a special exhibition tour and gallery talk during the opening from 3:30 until 4:30 p.m. Both events are free and open to the general public.
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THE 2008 GALA & AUCTION – COME TO THE CABARET
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce its fourth annual Gala and auction on November 15th, from 6 until 10 p.m. at the Downtown Conference Center in historic downtown Douglasville. Participants and arts patrons will enjoy a full open bar, free champagne and a ‘Magnolia Punch’ fountain created for the occasion; a sumptuous buffet catered by Atlanta's Finest Catering with delicious foods including a mountain of shrimp, carving stations for beef, ham and turkey, Bomar’s famous mashed potato bar, salads and a vast array of exceptional desserts with specialty coffees to conclude the evening; a cabaret of live entertainment showcasing local performers including dancer Joi Jamison and vocalist Macy Dennis, outstanding Atlanta-based magician Joe Turner, and the world-acclaimed talents of chanteuse Elise Witt performing gypsy jazz with Mick Kinney and the Gypsy Hicks; an awards ceremony honoring the CAC’s Volunteer of the Year and other community arts patrons; and raffles, silent and live auctions featuring vacations, adventures, art and antiques. Tickets for the 2008 “Come to the Cabaret” Gala are now available at $60 per person ($50 for CAC members) with tables of ten for $500.
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WINNERS OF THE 12TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce the winners of the
12th ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF at O’Neal Plaza, on Saturday, October 25th. This annual fundraiser for the Cultural Arts Council, offered in conjunction with the
29th ANNUAL CITY OF DOUGLASVILLE HALLOWEEN MOONLIGHT RUN, was attended by more than 2,500 people this year, according to Douglasville police estimates more>>
12TH ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF ON O’NEAL PLAZA
Douglasville, Georgia – Presented in partnership with the City of Douglasville’s Downtown Development Authority and the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents the
12th ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF at O’Neal Plaza on Saturday, October 25th, from 6 until 9 p.m. This annual family fun event and fundraiser for the Cultural Arts Council is free and open to the general public.
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BIG READ BIRDWALK SATURDAY AT GELTNER NATURE PRESERVE
Douglasville, Georgia – As part of The Big Read initiative, supported by the National Endowment of the Arts and the Institute of Museum and Library Services and presented in partnership with the Douglas County Libraries and Douglas County Schools, the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County will offer a bird walk at the Geltner Nature Preserve on Saturday, October 11th, led by naturalist and world traveler Don Scarbrough, a ranger at the Sweetwater Creek State Park.
Participants should meet at the Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street, at 9 a.m. on Saturday in order to carpool to the Geltner Nature Preserve, a 186-acre park owned by the Audubon Society and located off Anneewakee Road between Chapel Hill and Highway 92. One of Douglas County’s hidden gems, Geltner Nature Preserve includes a large lake, creeks, marshes and woodlands. Participants are not guaranteed to see a mockingbird, they can be regularly found in this wilderness habitat.
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2008 PIONEER DAYS AT CLINTON NATURE PRESERVE --
Annual Fall Festival at Douglas County’s Most Historic Farm
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to present Pioneer Days at Clinton Nature Preserve on Saturday, October 18th, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., with a Cowboy Campfire on Friday, October 17th, from 6 until 9 p.m. Celebrating the early history of Douglas County, this fall family festival is co-sponsored by the Douglas County Department of Parks and Recreation. This year on Saturday afternoon from 1 until 4 p.m., the Arts Council will partner again with the Southeastern Blue Grass Association to present its Annual Bluegrass Concert featuring music by J. MAX MCKEE (Shelby, NC), EAST DIXIE BOYS (Dallas, GA) and BARBED WIRE (Senoia, GA). The Douglas County Cowboy Poets offer a free festival preview with cow camp cooking and cowboy poetry at Clinton Nature Preserve for festival participants and the public on Friday evening.
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BIG READ EXHIBITS FOCUS ON
“TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD”
Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents two exhibitions of photographs – “Harper Lee’s South” and “Depression Era Douglasville” -- in conjunction with the 10th annual Atlanta Celebrates Photography festival during October as part of its Big Read initiative supported by the National Endowment for the Arts. CAC has participated in Atlanta Celebrates Photography for the past five years; this month-long metro-wide festival now includes more than 300 exhibits, lectures and other events on the art of photography. Featuring recent works by members of the Sweetwater Camera Club, “Harper Lee’s South” opens on Thursday, October 2nd, and will be on view at the Cultural Arts Center through October 26th. Hosted by the Douglas County Writers Group, the opening reception will be held on Thursday, October 2nd, from 6 until 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the general public.
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“LATINO RACES” AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE --
Recent Paintings by Five Hispanic Artists Featured
Douglasville, Georgia – The Hispanic Business Round Table in partnership with the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce and the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents an exhibition showcasing the diverse talents of five Latino artists – Cuban master Marcelino Vizcaino, Peruvian Luzy Mantillo, and Puerto Rican artists Teresa Bibiloni, Dr. Lily Gomez, and Jaime del Valle -- in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month during October. The exhibition opens Thursday, October 2nd, and will be on view through October 31st. The opening reception will be held on Thursday, October 1st, from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, 6658 Church Street, in historic downtown Douglasville. This event is free and open to the public. more>>
CAC DIRECTOR SELECTED FOR 2008 ARTS LEADERSHIP CLASS The Metropolitan Atlanta Arts and Culture Coalition’s Art Leaders in Metropolitan Atlanta Participants Announced
Douglasville, Georgia-- The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce that CAC Executive Director, Laura C. Lieberman, has been selected by the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts and Culture Coalition (MAAC) to participate in its 2008 Arts Leaders in Metropolitan Atlanta (ALMA) class. Established to develop strong relationships among business and arts leaders in the greater metro area, the 2008 ALMA class will meet to discuss current issues impacting the arts and corporate support of the arts four times this fall. more>>
