Events

Begun in 1979, Telluride’s MountainFilm is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. The mission is to use the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. The festival includes five short films that are featured within an hour and a half. Program funded by a grant from the Alice Huffard Richards Foundation.
$5

This 1943 movie tells the story of author Jack London, most noted for his book, Call of the Wild, and his thrill seeking travels in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. After several romantic adventures, he marries his publisher’s secretary, Charmian (Susan Hayward), who accepts his frenetic lifestyle.
$5 (includes water and popcorn)

The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton’s annual art and music showcase for aspiring young artists in both art and music. Five monetary awards are presented and finalists are also entered into the state Art and Music Showcase. Students are encouraged to contact their art teachers or Marcella Kuykendall at 770-838-1083 or mkuykendall@carrrollton-ga.gov to learn how to enter the art competition. All artwork, including forms, are due by January 10, 2025 (Note: Students must live in Carroll County). Make sure to bring entries to the arts center. No late entries accepted.

Music applications are due by January 10, 2025. For Information about the music competition, please contact Neil Weathington at 770-328-3168; or email neil_weathington@bellsouth.net . You can also visit carrolltonkiwanisclub.org to download the application.

Art Exhibition: January 21 – February 27, 2025
Music Competition: February 2, 2025
Art Showcase Exhibit Opening: January 23 / 5pm – 7pm
Awards for Art: January 23 and February 2, 2025
Music Showcase: 6pm – 8pm
Free

Carrollton Writers Guild and the Carrollton Center for the Arts’ 33rd annual competition features literary high schoolers who write both poetry and short stories. Winners in both categories are recognized at a celebration luncheon. Entry forms are available through local schools and the Center for the Arts. The deadline for entries is January 17, 2025. Winners and their teachers will be notified via email by February 7, 2025. For more info, contact Tim Chapman at 770-838-1083 or tchapman@carrollton-ga.gov. Contest is funded by the Fulford Foundation, Carrollton Writer’s Guild and Jill Duncan State Farm Insurance.
Ages: Grades 9 – 12

The Carrollton BookFest will host activities for readers and writers.

Friday: Three all-day workshops for writers will include Bren McClain’s master class, What’s Working? Do More of That!, Pathways to Publication with George Weinstein and Kim Conrey and So You Want to Write for Children with Lola Schaefer.

Saturday: Conversation in an intimate setting with regional and national bestselling authors, Mary Martha Green “The Cheese Biscuit Queen,” George Weinstein and Kim Conrey and Bret Witter, co-author of Monument Men. New York Times bestselling author Karen White will deliver the keynote address in the afternoon. Wine and cheese will accompany the conversations in the afternoon with Terah Shelton Harris (One Summer in Savannah and Long After We Are Gone), McCraken Posten Jr (Zenith Man) and Lynn Cullen, bestselling author of historical fiction focused on unsung women.

Visit www.carrolltonbookfest.com for more information.

The Carrollton Writers Guild and the Carroll County Community Theater present an original play created by local authors. The evening includes a reception with many of the authors presenting at the Carrollton BookFest followed by the stage presentation. To learn more about CWG Inc., visit carrolltonwritersguild.org.
Free

The Carrollton Writers Guild celebrates National Poetry Month every year with An Evening of Poetry. Guild members read poetry selections written throughout the year. This event is for all guild members, their guests and the community at large. The evening will include a small reception.
Free