Community Events

This winter, the Byron L. Dobbs Exhibit Gallery is set to host a heartwarming temporary exhibit, A Century of Toys: 100 Years of Play, just in time for the holiday season. Curated by Chuck Douglas, the collection spans three generations of his family’s cherished toys, alongside contributions from other families and History Cherokee’s archives.

Expect to see a blend of modern-day favorites and beloved vintage treasures, ensuring there’s something to stir nostalgia in every visitor. From classic toys that defined childhoods to recent creations, this exhibition promises a captivating experience for children and adults alike.

Admission: Free for History Cherokee members, included with general admission for non-members

Location: Cherokee County History Center, 221 E. Marietta St. Canton, GA 30114

Dates: Nov. 13, 2024, through February 2025

Festival of Camellias Feb 1 – 28, 2025.

Family fun! Open seven days a week during the events.

For details, visit americancamellias.com/events or call (478) 967-2358.

8 p.m. (doors to the venue open at 7 p.m.)

Back at the Smithgall Arts Center, by popular demand, Roman Street!

Brothers Noah and Josh Thompson are internationally trained and specialize in improvisational fusion of classical, gypsy and contemporary jazz, Latin and Nuevo Flamenco. A departure from the over-produced music that is out there today, they keep it simple—the beautifully organic sound of acoustic instruments played by talented people who love what they are doing. With fans in every corner of the globe, several Billboard Top 25 songs, and six studio albums, Roman Street continues their quest to redefine contemporary jazz fusion.

Roman Street has opened concerts/festivals for international sensations George Benson, The Gipsy Kings, Ziggy Marley, Boney James, Dave Koz, The Rippingtons, Earl Klugh, Jesse Cook, Four Play, Maroon 5, Michael McDonald, Bela Fleck and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

The Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum will feature the Art Cloth Network’s traveling exhibit “Unfolding.” This exhibit encourages artists to think about “what is revealed when a story is told…do terms such as evolving, growing, revealing come to mind?”

Artists interpreted the theme in a wide variety of ways, drawing inspiration from life, nature, world issues and more. These three dimensional textile works will use a variety of interpretations to reveal a story, similar to unwrapping a gift.

The exhibit features 26 works by 23 artists allowing for various interpretations to inspire guests.

SQTM will also feature star pattern quilts of various forms, highlighting some incredible pieces from the museum's permanent collection.

Check museum website for hours of operation.

PARENTS, ENJOY A WELL-DESERVED NIGHT OFF!

Send your kids to the Zoo for a wildly fun and educational evening with our trained educators. 

Activities are purposefully designed for children ages 5-11 and include a guided after-hours tour of the Zoo, games and activities, crafts, story time and a pizza dinner. 

UPCOMING DATES:

• February 15, 2025: Radical Reptiles – Turtles, Lizards, and Snakes  

TIME:
5-9 p.m.

AGE RANGE:
5-11 years old

COST:
$42 per child

MEMBER COST:
$35 per child

Join the Animal Care Team and one of our talented animal artists, meeting either the Zoo’s “VanGoat” or “Baaahlo,” and take home a unique work of art in this unforgettable experience.

Learn about the positive reinforcement training process of becoming an animal artist. See firsthand the ways this enrichment activity fits into high standards of care for animals at the Zoo when you meet a goat or sheep and see their art creation in action. Please note that we cannot guarantee a specific animal for your program.

- Meet at the Petting Zoo area of Outback Station 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter start time. 
- Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters. 
- Includes one (1) take-home canvas per registered group.

Days Available: Saturdays at 3:15 p.m.

Member Cost: $67.50 | Includes one painting per group of four people.
Non-Member Cost: $75 per group of up to four people, + individual Zoo Admission | Includes one painting per group of four people.

Age Range: All ages

Gainesville Theatre Alliance presents "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare, Feb. 14-22, at Brenau University's Hosch Theatre, inside the John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts. The show is sponsored by the Gainesville Times.

Valiant Scottish general Macbeth meets three witches who predict he will become Thane of Cawdor and then King of Scotland, igniting in him a desire for power. As Macbeth and his wife seize power through a series of bloody deeds, they are led down a path of murder, madness and eventual ruin. Shakespeare’s timeless and compelling tragedy dramatizes the effects of political ambition on those who seek power. Recommended for ages 13+ for violence and dark psychological themes.

Gainesville Theatre Alliance is a one-of-a-kind, nationally-recognized collaboration between the University of North Georgia and Brenau University.

For tickets or more information, visit GainesvilleTheatreAlliance.org or call the GTA Box Office at (678) 717-3624.

Southern Accents is six superlative musicians from Nashville's rich music scene who bring fans the Petty experience, not only performing his timeless hits with exacting reverence but even looking and acting the part.

At the helm is Petty doppelganger Ronnie Gregg, who sports the straw-colored locks and Mad Hatter haberdashery, not to mention the signature voice and funky moves. The band loves blockbuster hits but also exposes the audience to older rarities and obscure B-sides. A Southern Accents show will have audiences singing along and probably shedding a tear or two.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m.

Come out and cheer on your Yellow Jackets as Georgia Tech Men’s Basketball takes the court against California!

Tickets are available now, so stop by https://ramblinwreck.evenue.net to secure your spot today! 

Heart of Atlanta stands as the definitive Heart tribute band, meticulously recreating the timeless melodies and influential sounds of Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Heart.

Each note and riff are meticulously crafted to capture the essence and spirit of Heart, ensuring an authentic and unforgettable experience.

This talented group of musicians will take you on a journey through the iconic rock band’s greatest hits from “Barracuda” to “What About Love” and everything in between.

Tickets $20 and available at https://www.freshtix.com/events/heart-of-atlanta-the-ritz

Promo Video

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m.

This winter, the Byron L. Dobbs Exhibit Gallery is set to host a heartwarming temporary exhibit, A Century of Toys: 100 Years of Play, just in time for the holiday season. Curated by Chuck Douglas, the collection spans three generations of his family’s cherished toys, alongside contributions from other families and History Cherokee’s archives.

Expect to see a blend of modern-day favorites and beloved vintage treasures, ensuring there’s something to stir nostalgia in every visitor. From classic toys that defined childhoods to recent creations, this exhibition promises a captivating experience for children and adults alike.

Admission: Free for History Cherokee members, included with general admission for non-members

Location: Cherokee County History Center, 221 E. Marietta St. Canton, GA 30114

Dates: Nov. 13, 2024, through February 2025

Festival of Camellias Feb 1 – 28, 2025.

Family fun! Open seven days a week during the events.

For details, visit americancamellias.com/events or call (478) 967-2358.

8 p.m. (doors to the venue open at 7 p.m.)

Back at the Smithgall Arts Center, by popular demand, Roman Street!

Brothers Noah and Josh Thompson are internationally trained and specialize in improvisational fusion of classical, gypsy and contemporary jazz, Latin and Nuevo Flamenco. A departure from the over-produced music that is out there today, they keep it simple—the beautifully organic sound of acoustic instruments played by talented people who love what they are doing. With fans in every corner of the globe, several Billboard Top 25 songs, and six studio albums, Roman Street continues their quest to redefine contemporary jazz fusion.

Roman Street has opened concerts/festivals for international sensations George Benson, The Gipsy Kings, Ziggy Marley, Boney James, Dave Koz, The Rippingtons, Earl Klugh, Jesse Cook, Four Play, Maroon 5, Michael McDonald, Bela Fleck and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

The Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum will feature the Art Cloth Network’s traveling exhibit “Unfolding.” This exhibit encourages artists to think about “what is revealed when a story is told…do terms such as evolving, growing, revealing come to mind?”

Artists interpreted the theme in a wide variety of ways, drawing inspiration from life, nature, world issues and more. These three dimensional textile works will use a variety of interpretations to reveal a story, similar to unwrapping a gift.

The exhibit features 26 works by 23 artists allowing for various interpretations to inspire guests.

SQTM will also feature star pattern quilts of various forms, highlighting some incredible pieces from the museum's permanent collection.

Check museum website for hours of operation.

Gainesville Theatre Alliance presents "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare, Feb. 14-22, at Brenau University's Hosch Theatre, inside the John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts. The show is sponsored by the Gainesville Times.

Valiant Scottish general Macbeth meets three witches who predict he will become Thane of Cawdor and then King of Scotland, igniting in him a desire for power. As Macbeth and his wife seize power through a series of bloody deeds, they are led down a path of murder, madness and eventual ruin. Shakespeare’s timeless and compelling tragedy dramatizes the effects of political ambition on those who seek power. Recommended for ages 13+ for violence and dark psychological themes.

Gainesville Theatre Alliance is a one-of-a-kind, nationally-recognized collaboration between the University of North Georgia and Brenau University.

For tickets or more information, visit GainesvilleTheatreAlliance.org or call the GTA Box Office at (678) 717-3624.

Georgia Tech Women's Basketball takes on Wake Forest at home at McCamish Pavilion.

For tickets go to the website below.

This winter, the Byron L. Dobbs Exhibit Gallery is set to host a heartwarming temporary exhibit, A Century of Toys: 100 Years of Play, just in time for the holiday season. Curated by Chuck Douglas, the collection spans three generations of his family’s cherished toys, alongside contributions from other families and History Cherokee’s archives.

Expect to see a blend of modern-day favorites and beloved vintage treasures, ensuring there’s something to stir nostalgia in every visitor. From classic toys that defined childhoods to recent creations, this exhibition promises a captivating experience for children and adults alike.

Admission: Free for History Cherokee members, included with general admission for non-members

Location: Cherokee County History Center, 221 E. Marietta St. Canton, GA 30114

Dates: Nov. 13, 2024, through February 2025

Festival of Camellias Feb 1 – 28, 2025.

Family fun! Open seven days a week during the events.

For details, visit americancamellias.com/events or call (478) 967-2358.

The Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum will feature the Art Cloth Network’s traveling exhibit “Unfolding.” This exhibit encourages artists to think about “what is revealed when a story is told…do terms such as evolving, growing, revealing come to mind?”

Artists interpreted the theme in a wide variety of ways, drawing inspiration from life, nature, world issues and more. These three dimensional textile works will use a variety of interpretations to reveal a story, similar to unwrapping a gift.

The exhibit features 26 works by 23 artists allowing for various interpretations to inspire guests.

SQTM will also feature star pattern quilts of various forms, highlighting some incredible pieces from the museum's permanent collection.

Check museum website for hours of operation.

Gainesville Theatre Alliance presents "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare, Feb. 14-22, at Brenau University's Hosch Theatre, inside the John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts. The show is sponsored by the Gainesville Times.

Valiant Scottish general Macbeth meets three witches who predict he will become Thane of Cawdor and then King of Scotland, igniting in him a desire for power. As Macbeth and his wife seize power through a series of bloody deeds, they are led down a path of murder, madness and eventual ruin. Shakespeare’s timeless and compelling tragedy dramatizes the effects of political ambition on those who seek power. Recommended for ages 13+ for violence and dark psychological themes.

Gainesville Theatre Alliance is a one-of-a-kind, nationally-recognized collaboration between the University of North Georgia and Brenau University.

For tickets or more information, visit GainesvilleTheatreAlliance.org or call the GTA Box Office at (678) 717-3624.