Georgia Magazine - July 2019 - 10

EVENTS Calendar

JULY * Compiled by Pamela A. Keene

Big Bugs invade Fernbank

FERNBANK

early a dozen gigantic bugs will call Fernbank Museum home
through July 21. David Rogers' Big Bugs, created by the artist of
the same name, features insects crafted from found wood and pieces
of metal.
"Because Big Bugs is located outside in our WildWoods area, the
sculptures bring a new perspective to the natural environment," says
Brandi Berry, vice president of marketing and communications with
Fernbank. "These 10 towering sculptures showcase the often-overlooked
animals that play such a vital role in our ecosystem."
Rogers' insects include a praying mantis, a spider in a web, a 17-foottall dragonfly, a row of ants and a 7-foot ladybug.
"The bugs are positioned close to the trails,
and their towering height
is very impressive," Berry
says. "These works of art
create the perfect selfie
or Instagram moment
around every corner."
The museum is
located at 767 Clifton
Road N.E., Atlanta. For
more information, visit
fernbankmuseum.org or
call (404) 929-6300.
-Pamela A. Keene

DAVID ROGERS

Event details and costs are subject to change; please verify before attending.

■ Historic High Country
Community Quilt and Fiber Arts Exhibit,
through July 14, The Art Center, Blue Ridge.
Traditional and nontraditional quilts, fiber arts.
(706) 632-9223. blueridgearts.net.
Faces of Bartow, through Aug. 31, Bartow
History Museum, Cartersville. Explore the history
of Bartow County, including early photographs.
(770) 387-2774. bartowhistorymuseum.org.
July 4th Parade, Sounds of Liberty Concert
and Fireworks, July 4, downtown and Carrollton City School Complex, Carrollton. Downtown
parade and an evening concert by the Carroll
Symphony Orchestra, followed by fireworks.
(770) 214-9746. visitcarrollton.com.
Summer Music Weekends, July 5-7, 12-14,
19-21, 26-28, Rock City, Lookout Mountain.
Weekend concerts with musicians including
Old Time Traveler Matt Downer, country music
singer Amber Carrington, adventure rockers
Highbeams and singer-songwriter Tarryn Aimee
Smith. (800) 854-0675. seerockcity.com.

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Etowah Games Day, July 6, Etowah Indian
Mounds Historic Site, Cartersville. Try your skills
at historic sports and simple games.
(770) 387-3747. bit.ly/etowmnd.

Main Street Live, July 13, The MILL Amphitheater, Villa Rica. Local talent showcase hosted by
Rod Man, winner of "Last Comic Standing,"
Season 8. (678) 840-1440. bit.ly/dtvrc.

Creative Explorations, July 8-Aug. 17, Carrollton Center for the Arts, Carrollton. Celebrate the
work of students and instructors at the Center
for the Arts. (770) 838-1083. carrolltonarts.org.

Mother's Finest, July 20, The AMP at Adamson
Square, Carrollton. Concert by the Georgia rock
band. (770) 832-6901. bit.ly/cmsampc.

24th Annual Chas B. Davis Memorial PRCA
Rodeo, July 12-13, Davis Cattle Co. Arena,
Ringgold. Professional cowboys, cowgirls,
entertainment, food, vendors and an Old West
atmosphere at a working ranch. (423) 304-5955.
bit.ly/chasbrod.
Bartow County Championship Rodeo,
July 12-13, Bartow County Saddle Club Covered
Arena, Cartersville. Bull riding, calf roping and
other events. (706) 218-0382. bit.ly/bartcor.
Downtown Nights, July 13, Ringgold Pavilion
and Ringgold Depot Opry, Ringgold. Craft
vendors, food and music. (706) 935-3061.
cityofringgoldga.gov.

TRP Comedy Club at the Ringgold Depot,
July 26, Ringgold Depot, Ringgold. A night of
improv and stand-up comedy. (706) 935-3061.
bit.ly/trpcomc.
Vann House Days, July 27-28, Chief Vann House
Historic Site, Chatsworth. Explore family life in
the 1800s with blacksmithing demonstrations,
butter churning, quilting, pottery. (706) 6952598. bit.ly/cvhsite.

■ Northeast Georgia Mountains
50th Annual Independence Day Celebration,
July 4, downtown, Colbert. Parade, concert by
Country River Boys, vendors, family activities.
(706) 788-2311. colbertgeorgia.com.

http://www.fernbankmuseum.org http://www.bit.ly/etowmnd http://www.bit.ly/dtvrc http://www.blueridgearts.net http://www.bit.ly/cmsampc http://www.carrolltonarts.org http://www.bartowhistorymuseum.org http://www.bit.ly/trpcomc http://www.bit.ly/chasbrod http://www.visitcarrollton.com http://www.bit.ly/cvhsite http://www.bit.ly/bartcor http://www.seerockcity.com http://www.cityofringgoldga.gov http://www.colbertgeorgia.com

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