 In This Issue - Erasing the Color Line at Martha Berry Museum in February
- The Longest Mile Lecture and 7th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Gathering
- Come See CUPID at the 1902 Stock Exchange
- Visit Downtown Dalton for the WoodSongs CoffeeHouse Concert Series
- The Glenn Miller Orchestra at The Grand Theatre
- ShamROCK CITY Irish Celebration Comes to Lookout Mountain in March
- Blue Ridge Notes Top 10 Winter Experiences
- Winter Wine Series at Barnsley Gardens Resort
- Pretty Boy Floyd Lecture and Others Planned at Bartow History Museum
- Regional Meetings
- About the Historic High Country Travel Association
| Erasing the Color Line at Martha Berry Museum in February Oak Hill and The Martha Berry Museum will present Erasing the Color Line, an exhibition detailing the story of integration at Berry College, throughout the month of February. Hours of operation are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 seniors, $3 students/children, free to ages 6 & under. Oak Hill, the former home of Berry College founder Martha Berry (1865-1942), and The Martha Berry Museum is located at the intersection of Georgia Loop 1 and US Hwy 27 in Rome, GA. See http://www.Berry.edu/OakHill. The Longest Mile Lecture and 7th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Gathering The Booth Western Art Museum has a variety of events planned for February and March including one of two signature events – the 7th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Gathering. On February 3, Art for Lunch, in honor of Black History Month, will feature an overview of the artwork in the Booth collection featuring African American subjects. On February 18, Artist Ernest Varner will review images from his special exhibition at the Booth, The Longest Mile, which portrays the history of African Americans in the West including the heroic efforts of the Buffalo Soldiers. Save the dates – March 11-14, for the 7th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Gathering. Join Featured Artist Nelson Boren and Featured Entertainer Red Steagall at this four-day celebration of the West. The event will also include the Georgia Youth Poetry Contest finals, children’s activities; banjo, mandolin, guitar and fiddle contests; chuck wagon and Dutch oven cooking contests, poetry writing workshops, cowboy church and much more. Come See America’s Story at the all-new Booth Western Art Museum in downtown Cartersville. For details see http://www.BoothMuseum.org. Come See CUPID at the 1902 Stock Exchange Treat your sweetheart or come with friends to CUPID, a February Dinner Theatre presented at the Public Square Opera House inside Adairsville’s 1902 Stock Exchange. This play of love lost and found throughout time features loves songs made famous by stars like Frank Sinatra and Elvis, performed by the multi-talented Lee Castro. In addition, you may choose to commemorate the occasion with a professional photo taken at a modest price. The Dinner & Show begins at 7 p.m. on February 12-13, and February 20, for $39.95 + tax per person. Call 770-773-1902 to make your reservations today! Visit Downtown Dalton for the WoodSongs CoffeeHouse Concert Series The WoodSongs CoffeeHouse Concert Series takes place at the Dalton Freight Depot and features live acoustic music in a coffee house setting. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and Tickets are $8 adults, $5 students, and free for ages 12 & under. Visit Dalton February 27 to hear Kathy Reed and Sistren, then return on March 27 to enjoy The Brookwoods and an Open Mic Night. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Dalton Women’s Shelter. Visit http://www.DowntownDalton.com. The Glenn Miller Orchestra at The Grand Theatre The 2009-2010 Grand Theatre Entertainment Series and Bartow County Bank welcomes the Glenn Miller Orchestra on February 6, at 7 p.m. The Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most sought after big band in the world today and is considered by many to be the greatest band of all time. Then on March 6, the Grand Series welcomes the return of James Gregory – The Funniest Man in America. Tickets for each Grand Series performance are $25 Orchestra Level, $20 Balcony Level. The Grand Theatre is located at 7 North Wall Street in downtown Cartersville. Call 770-386-7343 or see http://www.thegrandtheatre.org for complete details on additional performances including Steel Magnolias, music by Red Steagall, the Grand Theatre’s Centennial Celebration – 100 Grand, and Blue Highway in Concert. ShamROCK CITY Irish Celebration Comes to Lookout Mountain in March Shamrock City – The 3rd Annual Irish Celebration & Festival will feature music, food, and other entertainment March 13-14, at Rock City high atop Lookout Mountain. For complete details http://www.SeeRockCity.com. Blue Ridge Notes Top 10 Winter Experiences 1. Hot apple cider & pies at Mercier Orchards. 2. Dinner and a show at Blue Ridge Community Theater. 3. Toasty fire in your cabin with a good book. 4. Hike Benton MacKaye Trail to Fall Br. Falls. 5. Scenic Driving Hwy. 60 to Amicalola Falls. 6. Trophy trout fishing in the Toccoa River. 7. Horseback riding in scenic mountains. 8. A cup of cappuccino, relaxing by the fire at L&L Beanery. 9. Shopping for local art, antiques & uniques. 10. Brasstown Bald sunset, viewed from inside a warm car with a thermos full of hot drinks. To plan your experiences today see http://www.BlueRidgeMountains.com. Winter Wine Series at Barnsley Gardens Resort The Barnsley Gardens Winter Wine Series features wonderful food paired with select wines, amazing prizes, challenging wine trivia, and great company! Reserve your place at the table on these dates: February 27 – Phelps Creek Vineyards; March 13 – Bluerock Vineyards; March 27 – The Silver Oak Winery. Barnsley Gardens Resort is a Preferred Boutique Hotel recently honored by Condé Nast Gold List. For reservations see http://www.BarnsleyResort.com. Pretty Boy Floyd Lecture and Others Planned at Bartow History Museum History buffs make note of these fun and informative programs planned at the Bartow History Museum in February and March. Old Fashioned Valentines is a day of fun activities for children on February 13. On February 17, the museum’s monthly Lunch & Learn will feature a program on Pioneer Life, including chores and school. The museum’s evening lecture program on February 25, features historian Jonathan Maxwell, author of Murderous Intellectuals: German Elites and the Nazi SS. In March, the museum welcomes Joe Kirby to discuss his book Images of America: The Bell Bomber Plant; Father Phillip Scott detailing the life of Adairsville native Charles Arthur Floyd, also known as “Pretty Boy” Floyd. For details see http://www.BartowHistoryMuseum.org. Regional Meetings The next meeting of the Historic High Country Travel Association will be at 10:30 a.m. on the following Wednesdays: February 10 at the Harris Arts Center, Calhoun with a program on Georgia Tourism Foundation Cooperative Grants. March 10 location and program topic TBA. About the Historic High Country Travel Association The HHCTA is a volunteer membership organization created in 1979 to collectively promote the tourism resources in Northwest Georgia’s Land of Sights & Legends®. The association serves the following 17 counties in northwest Georgia: Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield. Plan your visit to Northwest Georgia’s Land of Sights & Legends®. For information and free brochures visit online at www.GeorgiaHighCountry.org. |
