Music By the Tracks July 19, 7-9pm Downtown Cartersville A free concert series that’ s fun for the whole family. downtowncartersville. org / events
Stacy’ s Styles and Stitches Quilting Retreat
July 24-27 River Walk, Rome A gathering for quilters, featuring expert demos, giveaways, and plenty of time to create, sew, and make new friends. stacysstylesandstitches. com / quilting-retreat-info
An Evening with Gene Watson
July 26, 7-9pm Rome City Auditorium, Rome The country music legend and Grand Ole Opry member returns with his Farewell Party Band. simpletix. com / e / an-eveningwith-gene-watson-rome-gatickets-169011
Friendship Festival July 26, 10am-3pm J. R.“ Dick” Dowdy Park, Summerville A celebration of cultures from around the world, with food, music, dance, and more. allevents. in / summerville / friendship-festival-featuringa-multi-cultural-taste-aroundthe-world / 200028314334120
Penguin Wobble 3K-5K-10K July 26, 7am AdventHealth Stadium, Rome Participants enjoy a scenic tour of Rome as they race along the AdventHealth Redmond ECO Greenway. raceentry. com / penguinwobble / race-information
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Danny Lyon: The Bikeriders
Aug 2-Jan 18 Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville Fifty photographs by the renowned documentary photographer and filmmaker who famously chronicled the activities of the Chicago Outlaws motorcycle club from 1963 to 1967. boothmuseum. org
The Local’ s Summer Concert Series
Aug 2, 7pm Downtown Cartersville A stellar lineup of live music by local favorites. downtowncartersville. org / events
The West in Focus: Women Aug 2-Jan 18
Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville A collection of images featuring portraits by Dorothea Lange and Imogen Cunningham, California scenes by Cara Weston, classic depictions of Western women by Barbara Van Cleve, and more. boothmuseum. org
Velcro Pygmies Aug 2, 8:30pm Forum River Center, Rome A performance by the high-energy,’ 80s-inspired rock band. forumrivercenter. com / events-2
Ramble Tamble( The CCR Tribute)
Aug 8, 7:30pm Rome City Auditorium, Rome A high-energy concert experience that feels like you’ ve stepped straight into a late‘ 60s rock festival. freshtix. com / events / ccrrome-ga
Chris Collins and the Boulder Canyon Band: The John Denver Tribute
Aug 9, 7:30pm GEM Theatre, Calhoun Fans of the iconic John Denver won’ t want to miss the award-winning tribute band known for their captivating performances of beloved hits like“ Rocky Mountain High” and“ Country Roads.” calhoungemtheatre. org
Backpack Buddies 5K Aug 23, 8am-noon Downtown Cartersville An annual 5K benefiting the Backpack Buddies program that helps feed local schoolchildren. downtowncartersville. org / events
Troubadour Project:’ 70s Rock Revival
Aug 23, 7:30pm GEM Theatre, Calhoun An unforgettable night of rock nostalgia as Troubadour Project re-creates the sights and sounds of rock legends like Led Zeppelin, Heart, and Fleetwood Mac. calhoungemtheatre. org
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