February 2010

February 6th- Douglas County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet & Auction -- *Special Performance by Edwin McCain*
Presented by the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce. The annual Awards Banquet marks the changing of the guard for the Chamber's Chairman of the Board and presents various awards to businesses and members.
6:00 pm at the The Centre for Arbor Connection
Contact: John Grey at 770.942.5022 or visit www.douglascountygeorgia.com

February 13 -- Kinna Classic Chamber Concerts: JOE CHAPMAN (first of three)
Reception following performance
7 - 9 p.m. • Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street
Open to the general public
$15 donation per person, $12 CAC members
For tickets call 770.949.2787 • www.artsdouglas.org

February 16 -- Fat Tuesday Celebration
Mardi Gras Celebration in Downtown Douglasville 
Time: TBA at Gumbeaux's, A Cajun Cafe and Plaza West
Cost: TBA
Contact: Gumbeaux's 770.947.8228

February 24th - Douglasville Downtown Breakfast Club
Presented by the Downtown Development Authority. This event is an opportunity to network and discuss ideas and concerns related to doing business in Douglasvile.
8 a.m. at Hightower Funeral Home
Cost: Free
Contact: Stephanie Aylworth at 678.715.6092 or www.downtowndouglasville.org

March 5 -- The 14th Annual Douglas County Cowboy Poets Gathering
Chapel Hill  High School
$12 per person, $10 CAC members, seniors & students
For tickets call 770.949.2787 • www.artsdouglas.org

March 13 -- Kinna Classic Chamber Concerts (second of three)
Reception following performance
7 - 9 p.m. • Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street
Open to the general public
$15 donation per person, $12 CAC members
For tickets call 770.949.2787 • www.artsdouglas.org

March 17 -- St. Patrick's Day Celebraton
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Pub and on the Plaza with live entertainment
Time: TBA • O’Neal Plaza at The Irish Bred Pub
Contact: Irish Bred Pub & Restaurant at 678.324.1649

March 20 -- The Annual MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY - Fun for everyone, especially the very young
Organized by the American Business Women’s Association
10 a.m. & 1 p.m • Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street
$25 - 1st child & adult, $15 for each additional child, $10 each additional adult
For tickets call 770.949.2787 • www.artsdouglas.org

April 2010

April 5th – 9th -- Sixth Annual Spring break Arts Camp
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Offering intensive arts exploration guided by five artists for 7 – 11 year olds
$75 per child, $60 for CAC family members
For more info please call 770.949.2787 • www.artsdouglas.org

April 10 -- Kinna Classic Chamber Concerts: George Mann
Reception following performance
7 - 9 p.m. • Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street
Open to the general public
$15 donation per person, $12 CAC members
For tickets call 770.949.2787 • www.artsdouglas.org

April 17 -- SHORT CIRCUIT Traveling Film Festival
Tributary at New Manchester
Free & open to the public • For info call 770.949.2787 • www.artsdouglas.org

April 18th -- Bridal Tea
Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau presents a free workshop on Wedding Planning. Local Vendors will be present.
Free & Open to the Public
Contact: Kimberly Weaver at 678-715-6095
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April 19 - 23 -- Georgia Cities Week
Georgia Cities Week gives cities an opportunity to share with their citizens information about the valuable www.keepdouglasvillebeautiful.org

April 22 -- Second Graders Tour City Hall
Second Graders from Douglas County School System tour City Hall
Contact: City Hall at 700.920.3000

May 2010

May 2010 -- Historic Preservation Month
Presented by the Douglasville Convention and Visitors Bureau as a part of National Tourism Week promoting local tourism.
Alice Stephens 678-715-2039

May 1 -- Spring Main Street Community Market
Presented by the City of Douglasville Downtown Development Authority. The market will include local vendors selling art, crafts, and antiques and will include local entertainment. “Douglasville’s Got Talent” competition will also take place during the market from 1-3 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.. • O’Neal Plaza
Free and open to the public
Stephanie Aylworth 678-715-6092 • or visit www.downtowndouglasville.org

May 1 -- Plaza Beach Bash
Presented by the Douglasville Convention and Visitors Bureau as a part of National Tourism Week promoting local tourism. Cook-out with live entertainment and kids activities
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. • O’Neal Plaza
Free and open to the public
Kimberly Weaver 678-715-6095 • www.visitdouglasville.com

May 8, 15, 22 -- Spring Concerts on the Plaza
Presented by Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. • O’Neal Plaza
Free and open to the public
Contact: Cultural Arts Council 770-949-2787 • www.artsdouglas.org

May 14 -- A Taste of the Grape
Presented by Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County. Wine Tasting and appetizers
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. • Downtown Douglasville
Cost: TBD
Contact: Cultural Arts Council 770-949-2787 • www.artsdouglas.org

May 15 -- A Taste for Douglasville Arts
Presented by Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County. Food & Fun, Outdoor Arts Exhibition, Crafts, Kids Korner & Entertainment
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • O'Neal Plaza
Cost: $1 per ticket; 1 ticket per taste
Contact: Cultural Arts Council 770-949-2787 • www.artsdouglas.org

May 15 -- Home Efficiency Fair
Informational booths, educational workshops, and expert speakers will cover topics from recycling to saving on utility bills. 
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. • The Douglas County Old Courthouse Museum
Cost: Free
Contact: Chan Weeks 678-715-6975 • or visit www.keepdouglasvillebeautiful.org

May 19 -- Entrepreneur Day
Presented by the City of Douglasville Downtown Development Authority in conjunction with the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce. Seminar featuring open panel discussions and informational booths on starting your business in the City of Douglasville.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • Douglasville Downtown Conference Center
Cost: Free and open to the public
Contact:Stephanie Aylworth 678-715-6092 • or visit www.downtowndouglasville.org

May 28 -- Friday Night Flicks
Presented by the Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau. Enjoy a free movie on the plaza with pre-show contests & entertainment.
8:00 p.m. • O’Neal Plaza
Cost: Free and open to the public
Contact: Kimberly Weaver 678-715-6095 • or visit www.visitdouglasville.com

May 28 -- Friday Night Flicks
Presented by the Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau. Enjoy a free movie on the plaza with pre-show contests & entertainment.
8:00 p.m. • O’Neal Plaza
Cost: Free and open to the public
Contact: Kimberly Weaver 678-715-6095 • or visit www.visitdouglasville.com

June 2010

June 4-6 -- 3rd Annual Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival
Presented by the Hydrangea Committee. Annual festival will include a Ball featuring a Hat Display Parade, Main Street Market, Standard Flower Show, day & night garden tours, vendors, food, music & entertainment
June 4 - 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m .• June 5 - 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
June 6 - 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Downtown Douglasville
Cost: Free and open to the public • Some Ticketed Events
Contact: Kimberly Weaver 678-715-6095 • www.pennymchydrangeafestival.com

June 11 -- Bridal Workshop
Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau presents a free workshop on wedding planning. Local vendors will be present.
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. • O’Neal Plaza
Cost: Free and open to the public
Contact: Kimberly Weaver 678-715-6095 • or visit www.visitdouglasville.com

June 19 -- Juneteenth
The Black Educational History Exhibit (BEHE) presents a festival celebrating black history. Juneteenth commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas in 1865 by Union General Gordon Granger and 2000 troops who took possession of the state and enforced the emancipation of it’s slaves.
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. • Downtown Douglasville
Cost: Free and open to the public
Contact: Frankie Mitchell at frankiemmm@aol.com for information • or visit www.behejuneteenth.com

July 2010

July 2 --Friday Night Flicks
Presented by the Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau. Enjoy a free movie on the plaza with pre-show contests & entertainment.
8:00 p.m. • O’Neal Plaza Cost: Free and open to the public Contact: Kimberly Weaver 678-715-6095 • or visit www.visitdouglasville.com

July 5 -- Fourth of July Parade and Festival
Presented by the City of Douglasville, Douglasville Parks & Recreation, and S.H.A.R.E House Douglas County. Enjoy a parade through Downtown Douglasville and festival on O’Neal Plaza.
10:00 a.m. • Downtown Douglasville
Cost: Free and open to the public
Contact: Alice Stephens 678-715-2039

July 30 --Friday Night Flicks
Presented by the Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau. Enjoy a free movie on the plaza with pre-show contests & entertainment.
8:00 p.m. • O’Neal Plaza
Cost: Free and open to the public
Contact: Kimberly Weaver 678-715-6095 • or visit www.visitdouglasville.com

July 29-31 -- Douglasville Summer Sampler & Wine Tour
The City of Douglasville Downtown Development Authority presents a wine tasting at historic sites throughout the downtown featuring wines from Georgia vineyards. Transportation is available.
TBD • Various locations to be announced.
Cost: TBD
Contact: Stephanie Aylworth 678-715-6092 • or visit www.downtowndouglasville.org

August 2010

August 2010 -- Douglasville Downtown Breakfast Club
Presented by the Douglasville Downtown Development Authority and the Central Business District Association. This event is an opportunity to network and discuss ideas and concerns related to doing business in Douglasville.
8:00 a.m. • Downtown Conference Center
Cost: Free
Contact: Stephanie Aylworth 678-715-6092 • or visit www.downtowndouglasville.org

September 2010

September 6 -- Labor Day Parade & Festival
Presented by the Shriners. Enjoy a parade through Downtown Douglasville and festival immediately following.
10:00 a.m. • Downtown Douglasville
Cost: Free and open to the public
Contact: Tate Cole 770-920-8152

September 11, 18, 25 -- Fall Concerts on the Plaza
Presented by Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. • O’Neal Plaza
Free and open to the public
Contact: Cultural Arts Council 770-949-2787 • www.artsdouglas.org

October 2010

October 9 --Dancing Under the Stars
Street dance to raise funds for the American Diabetes Association to go towards research for a cure.
6:00 – 10:00 p.m.• O’Neal Plaza
Cost: $5 per person, $10 per couple, $15 per family, children under 10 years old are free
Contact: Becky Lewis 404-751-7874

October 22 --14th Annual Chili Cook-off
Presented by the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County. Local businesses and organizations compete for prizes in the annual Chili Cook-off. Food and entertainment for the whole family.
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.• O’Neal Plaza
Cost: $1 per ticket; 1 ticket per taste and 3 tickets per bowl
Contact: Cultural Arts Center 770-949-2787 or visit www.artsdouglas.org

October 23 -- Spring Main Street Community Market
Presented by City of Douglasville Downtown Development Authority. Local vendors and organizations sell arts, antiques, jewelry, crafts, and memberships on the plaza. Local entertainment performs on the main stage with children’s activities on the plaza. Douglasville’s “So You Think You Can Dance” competition will also take place during the market from 1-3 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. • O’Neal Plaza
Free and open to the public
Stephanie Aylworth 678-715-6092 • or visit www.downtowndouglasville.org

October 23 -- 1st Annual West Georgia Quad
Presented by City of Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau. Charity Bicycle Ride through 4 counties in West Georgia. All proceeds will benefit the Douglas County Boys & Girls Club.
$35 for bike ride participants • O’Neal Plaza
Kimberly Weaver 678-715-6095 • or visit www.westgaquad.com

October 23 -- Hit the Bricks After Dark Free Concert
Presented by City of Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau and Douglas County Rogue Runners and local restaurants. Two bands will play a free concert on the main stage.
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. • O’Neal Plaza
Free and open to the public
Contact: Kimberly Weaver 678-715-6095

October 23 -- 31st Anniversary Douglasville Moonlight Run
Presented by the Douglas County Rogue Runners’. Includes a fun run, mile run, and sanctioned 5K run with entertainment and children’s activities taking place on the plaza..
Cost: Child participants $12, Adult participants $20 • Downtown Douglasville
Contact: Johnny Buice 770-949-8453 or visit www.dcrr.clubexpress.com

November 2010

November 2010 -- Douglasville Downtown Breakfast Club
Presented by the Douglasville Downtown Development Authority and the Central Business District Association. This event is an opportunity to network and discuss ideas and concerns related to doing business in Douglasville.
8:00 a.m. • Downtown Conference Center
Cost: Free
Contact: Stephanie Aylworth 678-715-6092 • or visit www.downtowndouglasville.org

November 2010 -- Bridal Workshop
Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau presents a free workshop on wedding planning. Local vendors will be present.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. • Cultural Arts Center
Cost: Free and open to the public
Contact: Kimberly Weaver 678-715-6095 • or visit www.visitdouglasville.com

November 2010 - Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County Annual Gala & Auction
Presented by the CAC. Dinner, entertainment, dancing, and silent auction. Proceeds from the gala benefit will support programs and projects sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County.
TBD
Contact: Cultural Arts Council 770-949-2787 or visit www.artsdouglas.org

December 2010

December 3-4 -- City of Douglasville Holiday Weekend
Presented by the City of Douglasville. Douglasville’s annual holiday event will feature a Christmas Parade with Santa Claus, live entertainment, children’s activities, and lighting ceremony Friday evening and Breakfast with Santa Claus Saturday morning in the Douglasville Downtown Conference Center
Friday 6:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. • Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Downtown Conference Center
Cost: Breakfast with Santa Claus is the only ticketed event. Breakfast tickets can be purchased at the Welcome Center - $3 for one child, $5 for one adult, or $10 for a family pass
Contact: Douglasville Welcome Center 770-947-5920 or visit www.downtowndouglasville.org