Arts & Entertainment
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
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WHEN: Every Saturday at 1 p.m.
WHERE: The Wren's Nest, 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30310
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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.