8th Annual NOVAS (National Open Visual Arts) Exhibit Opening Reception
The annual National Open Visual Arts Show (NOVAS) is an exhibit showcasing a wide variety of high-quality art from around the country – bringing national perspectives to our community located on the edge of Atlanta.
Join us for the opening reception and awards on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 6 – 8 pm. The exhibit will remain on display through September 26th.
First Place $500
Second Place $250
Third Place $150
Honorable Mention $100
Mary Ann Carney Award $100 by the DC Art Guild (only paintings)
We are excited to have the Douglas County Tourism as a 2019 Sponsor for this year’s NOVAS Awards. The mission of the Douglas County Tourism Office is to promote awareness of Douglas County, increase hotel utilization and support conventions, leisure travelers and visitors while enhancing economic impact for the community.
You can learn more at http://www.celebratedouglascounty.com/tourism/
Reception hosted by the Douglas County Art Guild, providing light drinks and refreshments.
GALLERY HOURS:
Monday – Friday
9 am – 5 pm
Free admission & parking
Round up your best girls and make plans to enjoy Girl’s Night Out!
The first 150 ladies at 6pm will receive a giveaway bag with a $10 gift card to an Arbor Place retailer!
Enjoy an evening of fashion, beauty, music, pampering, exclusive deals and endless shopping!
FOOD: Enjoy food tastings and beverage tastings with all your girls!
SHOPPING: Stores throughout the mall will have in-store giveaways, exclusive discounts, and activities to participate in!
STRIKE A POSE: Girl, you’re going to love our photo op area by Balloons By Sharon J!
Join us for a FREE educational seminar designed to inform you about the entire home buying process.
This event will not only cover a range of topics geared to helping you on the path of home ownership, but you will also have an opportunity to consult with real estate professionals and a mortgage specialist. If you’ve got QUESTIONS, we’ve got ANSWERS.
Each attendee will receive a complimentary Home-Buyer’s Guide, which includes Tips & Tricks to Buying A Great Home.
Light Refreshments Served.
There is no cost to attend, but space is limited. Reserve your seat today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-first-time-home-buyer-seminar-tickets-70641864719
Fall “All About Art” Open House @ Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County
This is an opportunity for you to:
Meet and Greet the Fall Teaching Artist
Register On Site for Art Classes
Enjoy Artist Demonstrations and much more
This is a free family friendly event. Light refreshments will also be served.
This weekend, Douglasville kids can experience an exclusive new line of toys at Walmart stores. To celebrate the relaunch of the iconic Rescue Heroes® toys exclusively at Walmart – a preschool toy line featuring first responders as action figures– Fisher-Price® is bringing the Rescue Heroes® toys to select Walmart stores nationwide. The free event gives kids the chance to play with the toys, celebrate first responders, and use your phone to bring the fire truck to life through augmented reality and transform them into the Rescue Heroes characters themselves!
BTFP Zoo Atlanta Field Trip
Join Beyond the Front Porch as we tour Zoo Atlanta that houses over 1,500 animals representing more than 220 species. The zoo is home to the nation’s largest zoological collections of gorillas and orangutans and is one of only four zoos in the U.S. currently housing giant pandas. This activity, transportation and lunch is FREE for students on free/reduced lunch and $25 for all others.
Family Reunion Workshop
Learn about valuable, complimentary resources available to you courtesy of the Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau at the 2019 Family Reunion Workshop! Saturday, September 14th from 10 AM – 12 PM at Hunter Park.
Speak to industry professionals from attractions, restaurants, hotels and more! Participate in our Family Reunion presentation and gain beneficial information from time tables for planning your reunion to the best ways to budget for your event.
To register to attend, please go to VisitDouglasville.com. **Pre-registered attendees are guaranteed a swag bag at the event!**
For more information on this event or to become a vendor, contact Kristen Tate at 678.449.3178, or by emailing tatek@douglasvillega.gov.
Hollis St. Jamboree
The Hollis Street Jamboree is September 14th from 1pm to 6pm at the Hollis Street House of Hope, 8304 Hollis Street in Douglasville.
We will have bounce houses, a balloon twister artist, kids activities, a spades tournament, informational tables, music, and a cookout with grilled chicken.
Please park in the Simpson Mortuary parking lot.
The City of Douglasville is bringing you another FREE concert on Friday, September 20 at 7:00 PM on O’Neal Plaza! Covering classic soul from every era along with retro rock/pop to today’s current chart-toppers, Bogey & the Viceroy performances lead to packed dance floors and good times. This is a show you don’t want to miss!
September Saturdays Festival
Heroes Day + Touch-a-Truck Experience will feature equipment and vehicles from military, law enforcement, public safety, and community service agencies in addition to featuring booths from schools of the Douglas County School System in which the schools will promote and explain their programs, and possibly raise funds for the school.