List of Events:

"A Confederacy of Dunces"

Wed - Aug 18 -- Sun - Sep 05

Atlanta: The Balzer Theater at Herren's/ Theatrical Outfit presents a World Premiere Stage Adaptation by Tom Key of this 1981 Pulitzer Prize-winning Novel by John Kennedy Toole/Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:30 pm; Saturday Matinee on Aug. 21 at 2:30 pm;/ $15 to $35/ 678-528-1500 or www.theatricaloutfit.org
Georgia Watercolor Society's Member Exhibition

Thu - Aug 19 -- Mon - Oct 11

Gainesville: Quinlin Visual Arts Center (514 Green Street NE)/The Georgia Watercolor Society 31st Annual Members’ Exhibition will feature more than 70 paintings by some of today’s top watercolorists/ August 19 through October 11/ Linda Baker, apopular watercolor artist and instructor, will be teaching a three-day workshop in conjunction with the exhibit (August 25 through 27). Ms. Baker will also present a painting demonstration to the members on Saturday, August 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Non-members are welcome to attend for a $5.00 fee. The demo will be followed by the opening reception from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public./ 770-536-2575 or www.quinlanartscenter,org
"Art for Lunch"

Wed - Sep 01

Cartersville: Booth Western Art Museum/ Join the Booth Museum for a lunchtime, art-related discussion/ 12:15 pm/ Museum admission charged. Members admitted free/ 770-387-1300 or www.boothmuseum.org
Square Dance Open House

Thu - Sep 02

Kennesaw: Ben Robertson Community Center/ Join the Kennesaw Square Dealers for a Square Dance Class Open House/ Singles and couples are both welcome/ 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm/Free childcare available for ages 5 and older/ 404-808-8689 or www.squaredealers.com
"The Boys Next Door"

Thu - Sep 02 -- Sun - Sep 05

Roswell: Roswell Cultural Arts Center/ Presented by The Georgia Ensemble Theatre/ Wednesday: 7:30 pm; Thursday and Friday: 8 pm/ Saturday at 4 pm and 8 pm; Sunday at 2:30 pm/ Tickets: $17 to $33/ 770-641-1260 or www.get.org
"Beyond the Mountains: The Interior Life of Afghanistan"

Thu - Sep 02 -- Sun - Oct 03

Jasper: Sharp Top Arts Center/ Photography show by Lisa Schnellinger/ Free and to the public/ Thursdays through Sundays; 12 noon to 4pm/ Also there will be artists talks accompanying the exhibit on Sept. 10th and 16th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and October 3rd from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m./ For more information, please contact Sara Lindkrantz at slindkrantz@windstream.net
Meet Author Olivia de Belle Byrd

Fri - Sep 03

Canton: Yawn’s Books/ Meet Olivia de Belle Byrd, author of “Miss Hildreth Wore Brown, Anecdotes of a Southern Belle” and enjoy a tea party, too!/ 11 am to 1 pm/ 678-880-1922 or www.yawnsbooks.com
Reeves House Photo Exhibit

Fri - Sep 03

Woodstock: Roomscapes Gallery and Heartworks Studio/ Enjoy a display of creative photography featuring the soon to be renovated Reeves House. Held at Roomscapes Gallery and Heartworks Studio/ Reeves House Photo Exhibit/ Enjoy a display of creative photography featuring the soon to be renovated Reeves House/ 770-517-7404 or www.roomscapesgallery.com
Pioneer Days

Fri - Sep 03 -- Mon - Sep 06

Cartersville: Sam Smith Park at Milam Farm/Arts and crafts, rides and games for all ages, fireworks, singers, musicians, dancers and cloggers, plus great food and four days of fun/ Friday: 4 pm to 11 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 11 pm; Sunday Noon to 11 pm; Monday: Noon until 10 pm/ $5 adults, children under age 12 free/770-974-9033 or www.pioneerdaysga.com
Mountain Music Series and Jammin' Around the Meadow

Sat - Sep 04

Cartersville: Red Top Mountain State Park/ In concert: Counterpoint/ $5 park pass or Georgia State Park Annual Pass required per vehicle. No individual admission charged. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Please call the park in case of inclement weather/ 770-975-0055 or 770-975-4226 or www.gastateparks.org
"The Boys Next Door"

Thu - Sep 09 -- Sun - Sep 12

Roswell: Roswell Cultural Arts Center/ Presented by The Georgia Ensemble Theatre/ Wednesday: 7:30 pm; Thursday and Friday: 8 pm/ Saturday at 4 pm and 8 pm; Sunday at 2:30 pm/ Tickets: $17 to $33/ 770-641-1260 or www.get.org
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"

Thu - Sep 09 -- Sun - Sep 12

Cumming: Cumming Playhouse/ Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 pm; Saturday at 1 pm; Sunday at 3 pm/ Adults: $15; Seniors and Students: $10/ 770-781-9178 or www.playhousecumming.com
"Glengarry Glen Ross"

Fri - Sep 10 -- Sun - Sep 12

Cartersville: Legion Theatre/ Tony award winner by David Mamet; contains adult themes and language. No one under 17 admitted without parent/ Friday and Saturday: 8 pm; Sunday: 3 pm/ Advance Tickets: $15 adults general admission, $12 seniors, students and PHP members; $18 per person at the door/ 770-387-2610 or www.pumphouseplayers.com
Meet Author Joyce H. Duckett

Sat - Sep 11

Canton: Yawn’s Books/ Meet author Joyce Duckett, author of “Though He Slay Me”/ Refreshments will be served/ 2 pm to 4 pm/ 678-880-1922 or www.yawnsbooks.com
Jasper United Methodist Church Family Bazaar

Sat - Sep 11

Jasper: Jasper United Methodist Church (85 West Church Street)/ Jasper United Methodist Church Family Bazaar/ Arts and Crafts, Bake Shop, Breakfast Biscuits, BBQ Lunch, Face Painting, Petting Zoo, Cake Walks, Yard Sale, Silent Auction, Fried Pies, Boiled Peanuts and much more/ 8:30am to 3:00pm/ No Charge/ 706-253-6151
"Harvest Time at the Homestead"

Sat - Sep 11 -- Sun - Sep 12

Cartersville: Red Top Mountain State Park/Autumn in the 1860s comes to life at the Vaughan cabin. As the troops moved toward Allatoona Pass, they often camped on the property of local civilians. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of such an encampment as volunteers demonstrate facets of daily life, both military and civilian. Saturday's festivities will culminate in a period style social and (informal) ball, with all invited/ $5 parking pass per vehicle/ 770-975-0055 or 770-975-4226 or gastateparks.org
Pine Log Arts Festival

Sat - Sep 11 -- Sun - Sep 12

Rydal: Pine Log United Methodist Church/Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday 11 am to 5 pm/ Admission: $3 ages 12 and up/ This arts and crafts fair and juried show is displayed among historic camp meeting cabins and an open-air Tabernacle/ Enjoy great BBQ and entertainment/ 770-607-5350
"Mother Goose on the Loose"

Sat - Sep 11 -- Sun - Sep 12

Woodstock: Towne Lake Arts Center/ Saturday at 11 am and 3 pm/ Sunday at 3 pm/ All seats $9/ 678-494-4251 or www.tlaclive.org
Lazy Log Cabin Days

Sun - Sep 12

Alpharetta: Milton Center/ Relive the early days of old Milton County at this family event/ Tour Alpharetta’s historic Future Farmers of America Log Cabin built in 1934 by local high school students. Come experience historical demonstrations, old time games, blue grass music, storytelling, children’s crafts and more/ 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM/ Free admission/ 678-297-6078, kdodson@alpharetta.ga.us
Iron Kids Alpharetta

Sun - Sep 12

Alpharetta: Wills Park/ Swim; bike; run/For Youth Ages 6-15/ To inspire and motivate youth through sports to lead an active, positive and healthy lifestyle/ 7 am/ Registration: $50.00/ www.ironkids.com or 813-868-5908/ See Web site for details
Dr Christopher Sarzen, Pianist

Sun - Sep 12

Waleska:Falany Performing Arts Center at Reinhardt College/ 3 pm/ $20 for adults and$16 for seniors (55 and older) and children (12 and under). Additional service charges may apply/ For tickets and information, call the Falany Performing Arts Center box office at 770-720-9167, or go on-line at www.reinhardt.edu.
Lunch and Learn

Wed - Sep 15

Cartersville: Bartow History Museum/ Don Kordecki, Technical Director of the Grand Theatre, will discuss the history of Cartersville's Grand Theatre/ The program will begin at noon/ Admission is free/ 770-382-3818 or www.bartowhistorymuseum.org
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"

Thu - Sep 16 -- Sun - Sep 19

Cumming: Cumming Playhouse/ Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 pm; Saturday at 1 pm; Sunday at 3 pm/ Adults: $15; Seniors and Students: $10/ 770-781-9178 or www.playhousecumming.com
"The Boys Next Door"

Thu - Sep 16 -- Sun - Sep 19

Roswell: Roswell Cultural Arts Center/ Presented by The Georgia Ensemble Theatre/ Wednesday: 7:30 pm; Thursday and Friday: 8 pm/ Saturday at 4 pm and 8 pm; Sunday at 2:30 pm/ Tickets: $17 to $33/ 770-641-1260 or www.get.org
"Glengarry Glen Ross"

Fri - Sep 17 -- Sun - Sep 19

Cartersville: Legion Theatre/ This Tony award winner by David Mamet contains adult themes and language. No one under 17 admitted without parent/ Friday and Saturday: 8 pm; Sunday: 3 pm/ Advance Tickets: $15 adults general admission, $12 seniors, students and PHP members; $18 per person at the door/ 770-387-2610 or www.pumphouseplayers.com
Lakewood 400 Antiques Market

Fri - Sep 17 -- Sun - Sep 19

Cumming: Lakewood 400 Antiques Market/ The Lakewood 400 Antiques Show/ Friday: 9 am to 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm/ Admission $3, good all weekend; children under 12, free/ This is their 7th birthday…wish them a happy one!/ 770-889-3400 or www.lakewoodantiques.com
8th Annual Flea Market in Ellijay

Fri - Sep 17 -- Sat - Sep 18

Ellijay: Good Samaritan Catholic Church/ 8th Annual Flea Market/ Unique Antiques and Collectibles, Electronics, Furniture as well as Lots of Clothing, Movies, Books, Knick-Knacks, Christmas Trees and Decorations/ Friday: Sept. 17 from 8:30 am to 4 pm and on Saturday, Sept 18 from 8:30 am to 2 pm/ 706-636-2772
35th Annual Arts Festival at Rose Lawn

Sat - Sep 18 -- Sun - Sep 19

Cartersville: Rose Lawn/ 35th Annual Arts Festival at Rose Lawn/ Fine paintings and jewelry to basketry, quilting, weaving, pottery, glass, photography and wood - all original works by exhibitors; also great foods, the AAUW Book sale and House Museum Tours $4 for adults; $2 children ages 12 & under/ 770-387-5162 or www.roselawnmuseum.com
"Mother Goose on the Loose"

Sat - Sep 18 -- Sun - Sep 19

Woodstock: Towne Lake Arts Center/ Saturday at 11 am and 3 pm/ Sunday at 3 pm/ All seats $9/ 678-494-4251 or www.tlaclive.org
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"

Thu - Sep 23 -- Sat - Sep 25

Cumming: Cumming Playhouse/ Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 pm; Saturday at 1 pm/ Adults: $15; Seniors and Students: $10/ 770-781-9178 or www.playhousecumming.com
78th Annual North Georgia Fair

Thu - Sep 23 -- Sun - Oct 03

Marietta: Jim R. Miller Park/ Largest fair in the Metro Atlanta area, it features live music, flower shows, competitions, fair foods, and more. Also games, rides and one of the largest carnival midways in the US/ Monday through Thursday: 4 pm to 11 pm; Friday: 4 pm to midnight; Saturday:10 am to midnight; Sunday: 12:30 to 10 pm (All concerts begin at 8 pm)/ Adults: $5; Students 7 to 18: $2; Free for children 6 and younger/ For more information: 770-423-1330 or www.northgeorgiafair.com
Pine Mountain Moonlight Hike

Thu - Sep 23

Cartersville: Pine Mountain Recreation Area/ Guided hike on Cartersville's Pine Mountain Trail/ Hike may be canceled due to bad weather/ Call for departure time/ Becky 770-387-5625 or Greg 770-607-6173
"Glengarry Glen Ross"

Fri - Sep 24 -- Sat - Sep 25

Cartersville: Legion Theatre/ This Tony award winner by David Mamet contains adult themes and language. No one under 17 admitted without parent/ 8 pm/ Advance Tickets: $15 adults general admission, $12 seniors, students and PHP members; $18 per person at the door/ 770-387-2610 or www.pumphouseplayers.com
Quiltfest

Fri - Sep 24 -- Sun - Sep 26

Cartersville: Cartersville Civic Center/Presented by the Etowah Valley Quilt Guild/ 200-250 quilts will be displayed; A quilt raffle and silent auction will be held and quilting vendors will have items for sale/Friday and Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 1 to 4 pm/ Admission: $2 adults, $1 children ages 6 to 12/ Barbara 770-606-0301 or Jan 770-529-4686
3rd annual Summer’s Last Kiss Art Festival

Sat - Sep 25 -- Sun - Sep 26

Hiawassee: Downtown/ Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday Noon to 5 pm/Arts exhibits, food, dancing, music and more!/ www.summerslastkiss.com
Michéle Ramo and Heidi Hepler in Concert

Sat - Sep 25

Roswell: Ben Brady Lakeside Pavilion at The Chattahoochee Nature Center/ Jazz guitar and vocal duo /8 pm/Tickets are $30 purchased online from www.sixstringsocialclub.com; You can also purchase tickets at the door for $35 by cash or check/ 770-365-7738 or www.chattnaturecenter.org
Walk of Hope Atlanta: Shattering the Silence of Infertility

Sat - Sep 25

Atlanta: Piedmont Park/ Atlanta’s first event to raise awareness and funds for infertility support and advocacy. Invite your friends and family to join you in recognition of your unique journey to parenthood or show your support for someone who is currently riding the infertility rollercoaster/ Ages 0-99/9:00 AM to 12:00 PM/ $15.00 per person to walk/ www.resolve.org/atlwalk
"New to You" Purse Sale

Sat - Sep 25

Jasper: Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Lobby/ Sponsored by Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Auxiliary/ Sale of "gently used" purses, totes, and small leather goods/9 am to 4 pm/ Cash Only/All proceeds from the sale will go toward renovation of the Women's Center at the hospital/ For more information or to make a donation contact Kathy Browning, 706-253-0520 or rlbrowning@etcmail.com
Picnic by the River

Sun - Sep 26

Ellijay: ETC Pavilion (Legion Road)/ presented by Gilmer Arts and Heritage / Gates open at 6 pm, music starts at 7:15 pm/ Tables at $60 for members; $70 for non-members or bring a chair for $8 (members) or $10 (Non-members)/ For more information or to make a reservation, call: 706-635-5605 or www.gilmerarts.org
Ansel Adams: A Legacy

Wed - Sep 29 -- Wed - Jan 05

Cartersville: Booth Western Art Museum/ 100 photographs by famed landscape photographer Ansel Adams/ Regular admission charged; members admitted free/On display in the Booth Museum Temporary & Special Exhibition Galleries/ 770-387-1300
US 411 Yard Sale

Wed - Sep 29 -- Sat - Oct 02

Cartersville: (also in White and Rydal)/ US 411 Yard Sale/ Yard sale vendors set up along the U.S. Hwy 411 route from Leeds, AL to Knoxville, TN/The sale will pass through Cartersville, White, and Rydal, Georgia
Bartow History Center Evening Lecture

Thu - Sep 30

Cartersville: Bartow Museum of History/ Louise Staman, author of "Loosening Corsets," will discuss Rebecca Latimer Felton. A book signing will follow/ 7 pm/770-382-3818 or www.bartowhistorymuseum.org

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