The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is delighted to announce the 26th Annual Chili Cook Off competition in downtown Douglasville on Saturday, October 22nd from 6-9 p.m. This fun-filled fundraising event will be held in conjunction with the Rogue Runners Moonlight Run. All proceeds will benefit the CAC and its programs throughout the year.
Join us for the Children’s Halloween Costume Contest portion of the evening. We can’t let the kids have all the fun, join the adult costume contest.
Register at https://www.artsdouglas.org/chili-cook-off/.
The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presents its annual Gala and Auction themed, Mosaic: Around the World on Saturday, November 19th at the Douglasville Conference Center starting at 6 pm. “The night of Gala is the night for the Arts Council to celebrate its accomplishments in the past year and to raise needed funds for the upcoming year,”. The activities will include an elegant meal catered by proof of the pudding featuring food from around the world, silent auction, dancing, live cultural performances. and more.
Tickets to Mosaic: Around the World are $135 each ($125 for CAC members) and tables of 10 are also available for $1200. For more information visit www.artsdouglas.org or call the CAC office at 770-949-2787.
The mission of the Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC) has always been to nurture, guide, and stimulate participation in the arts in the community. On November 29th, help the CAC give the gift of Arts Education to the youth of Douglasville and Douglas County. This Giving Tuesday the CAC is raising money to help fund Art Education Initiatives around Douglas County. These programs positively impact the lives of young people by teaching creativity, problem-solving, and cognitive ability. While at the same time providing a platform for self-expression and discovery. Donate to the CAC’s Giving Tuesday campaign, and help the CAC bridge the gap!
Concert season is approaching. Get your tickets now for the FAME Band holiday concert! The jazz, concert, and symphony winds will be in performance. Come out and here some great music to jumpstart your holiday season!
New Manchester High School Mighty Marching Jaguars will be hosting Spirit Night at Sparkles! All students and parents are welcome! Don’t forget to mention it at the front desk!
Come and experience entertainment, tastings, games, art vendors, door prizes, and much more!
Join us at the Dog River Library for wine tastings and a pleasant evening of fellowship!
Come out and show us your singing skills.
The day’s festivities will include people wishing to showcase their talents. These will be live performances of clean (songs that do not contain offensive content) music on the front lawn of the Douglasville Police Department. Local artists will be present while community members are invited to show up and participate in the day. This is an organized event over the period of a few hours where you can relax, bring a lawn chair, and enjoy what the summer day has to offer.
Do you enjoy BBQ and BBQ Cook-Offs? Join our government agencies for our own Cook-Off.
We will also have a BBQ Cook-Off between local government agencies to include the police department. The food may be purchased and there will be sides, drinks, etc. We are not seeking any others for the competition, this is a competition between the local government agencies working in Douglas County only.
Do you want to be a vendor and get a booth space?
If you wish to know more, or learn how to participate as a performer or vendor, contact us to get more information. If you wish to register as a vendor, we have limited space, so call or email to sign up today. Vendor spots are $40 and require registration.
This event includes refreshments, beer tastings, art vendors, door prizes, live music, and much more. Enjoy the fun, relax, and get in touch with your creative side! Tickets are $25 per person or $20 for CAC members. Tickets are available for purchase at the CAC or online at artsdouglas.org. All proceeds will help support the CAC’s mission and programs throughout the year.
This year, the CAC will celebrate the diversity of our community through a multicultural festival on September 9th from 11 am – 4 pm at the Cultural Arts Center grounds.
• Recognition and tastings of authentic cultural foods
• An “Artistic Living” area full of arts & crafts businesses representing different ethnicities from around the world
• Performances, offering a variety of styles and sounds
• Interactive demonstrations from cultures from around the world
• A diverse range of local businesses
In a world where sharing who we are and where we all come from is becoming the cornerstone to truly understanding our perspectives and paths in life, there is no better time to celebrate cultures and traditions.