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Art Exhibits, Storytelling, and More Family Friendly Events for Cascade

Here are some great weekend events for Cascade Patchers.

 

Art exhibits, storytelling, and a train ride await your family this weekend.

Enjoy!

Storytelling at the Wren's Nest

WHEN: Every Saturday at 1 p.m.

WHERE: The Wren's Nest, 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30310

SPECIFICS: Storytelling for the entire family, including tales about Uncle Remus characters Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, and Brer Bear.

COST: Included in cost of admission, which is $5 for children, $7 for seniors and students, and $8 for adults.

CONTACT: Visit www.wrensnestonline.com or call 404-753-7735.

Steel Mill Express Train at Atlantic Station

WHEN: Every weekend until September 6, 2011

WHERE: Atlantic Station, 171 17th Street, Atlanta, GA 30363

SPECIFICS: Get a fun ride around Atlantic Station every weekend. Catch the train at East District Avenue, in front of Z Gallerie.

COST: $3 per passenger

CONTACT: Visit www.atlanticstation.com or call 404-733-1221.

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Student Exhibition

WHEN: Saturday, June 4

WHERE: Atlantic Station Knitch Space, 232 19th Street, Atlanta, GA 30363

SPECIFICS: This is the last day to see the talented art work of SCAD students displayed in the Knitch Space at Atlantic Station.

COST: Free

CONTACT: Visit www.atlanticstation.com or call 404-733-1221.

Mixing Metaphors: The Aesthetic, the Social and the Political in African-American Art Exhibit

WHEN: Throughout the summer, until July 31, during museum hours. Museum hours are Mon – Sat, 9am-4:45pm and Sun, 12pm – 4:45pm

WHERE: Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, 441 Freedom Pky., Atlanta, Ga 30307

SPECFICS: View 90 photographs, paintings, drawings, sculptures, and prints, and other mixed media that, according to the presidential library's website, tell compelling stories about body politics, race, gender, and class.

COST: Free for children 16 and under. $8 for adults, $6 for students, members of the military, and seniors.

CONTACT: Visit www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov or call 404-865-7100.

About this column: Looking for something to do with your kids this week or weekend? This is the place to look. Send us your tips, event ideas, and unique things to do to have fun with the kids - cost or no cost.

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