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SUMMARY:Darktown: Understanding History Through Literature
DESCRIPTION:DARKTOWN: Catching a Killer in 1948 Atlanta  \nThe World Affairs Council of Atlanta will host a discussion with award-winning author Thomas Mullen and Dr. Jacqueline Royster\, Georgia Institute of Technology’s Dean of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts\, will discuss how the ripples of segregation in Atlanta shaped the rising social movements of our time\, as shown in The DARKTOWN Series. A book signing will follow the discussion. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. \nFor more information contact Emily Rives at 404-413-7087 or erives2@gsu.edu. \nThis event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/darktown-understanding-history-through-literature/
LOCATION:Georgia State University\, Centennial Hall\, 100 Auburn Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181007
DTSTAMP:20260403T182737
CREATED:20180829T224206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T224219Z
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SUMMARY:WWI Otranto Centennial Memorial
DESCRIPTION:WWI Otranto Centennial Memorial \nThe city of Nashville\, in Berrien County\, will pay tribute to the families of the young men who lost their lives in the sinking of the troop ship HMS Otranto\, in the stormy seas off the coast of Islay\, Scotland. The memorial will begin with a parade up Davis Street\, followed by a dedication at the Doughboy monument at the old courthouse square. Following the dedication\, there will be a tour of a patriotic art display created by local artists and a viewing of video footage taken in June 2018 of the Otranto wreckage. After lunch\, there will be a display of military equipment and a balloon release. The parade lineup begins at 8:00am. \nThe event is free and open to the public. For more information: otrantopost115@gmail.com;  (229) 412-8665 or (229) 412-2426. \nThis is a community event.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/wwi-otranto-centennial-memorial/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181008T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181008T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182737
CREATED:20180907T231213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180907T231219Z
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SUMMARY:Saving Grace: The Story of Georgia's Historic Rural Churches
DESCRIPTION:Saving Grace: The Story of Georgia’s Historic Rural Churches \nThis six-part TV series will be shown on Georgia Public Broadcasting in September and October. Each episode will focus on the remarkable stories and historic architecture of rural churches across the state\, with stops near Rome\, Augusta\, Columbus\, and Dalton\, and a conversation with President Jimmy Carter. New episodes will air on Mondays at 9 p.m. (Sept. 10\, 17\, 24 and Oct. 1\, 8\, 15). \nCheck GPB’s schedule here. \nThis series grew out of the book Historic Rural Churches of Georgia (2016)\, co-published by University of Georgia Press and Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/saving-grace-the-story-of-georgias-historic-rural-churches-5/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Reading/Performance/Showing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181009T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182737
CREATED:20180906T183922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T183922Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Perspectives Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Revolutionary Perspectives Lecture Series \nThis year’s Revolutionary Perspectives Lecture Series\, by the Coastal Heritage Society\, will investigate the impact of the Revolutionary War on women throughout the colonies\, historical fashion and dress\, and the impact of the Battles of Lexington and Concord on the independence movement in Georgia. \nThis event will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m. The lecture will begin at 7:00 p.m. \nThis event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities. 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/revolutionary-perspectives-lecture-series-5/
LOCATION:Savannah History Museum\, 303 Martin Luther King\, Jr. Blvd.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181015T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182737
CREATED:20180906T231725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T231725Z
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SUMMARY:The Forest Primeval: A Reading and Conversation with Vievee Francis
DESCRIPTION:The Forest Primeval: A Reading and Conversation with Vievee Francis\n \nAs part of Augusta University’s “Sand Hills Writers Series\,” the university will host a book reading and discussion of The Forest Primeval with author Vievee Francis. The book\, winner of the 2017 Kingsley Tufts Award\, examines history\, race\, and identity as these ideas relate to abstract concepts of wilderness. The discussion will take place on campus at the JSAC Coffee House. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nThis event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/the-forest-primeval-a-reading-and-conversation-with-vievee-francis/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Reading/Performance/Showing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181015T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181015T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182737
CREATED:20180907T231302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180907T231302Z
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SUMMARY:Saving Grace: The Story of Georgia's Historic Rural Churches
DESCRIPTION:Saving Grace: The Story of Georgia’s Historic Rural Churches \nThis six-part TV series will be shown on Georgia Public Broadcasting in September and October. Each episode will focus on the remarkable stories and historic architecture of rural churches across the state\, with stops near Rome\, Augusta\, Columbus\, and Dalton\, and a conversation with President Jimmy Carter. New episodes will air on Mondays at 9 p.m. (Sept. 10\, 17\, 24 and Oct. 1\, 8\, 15). \nCheck GPB’s schedule here. \nThis series grew out of the book Historic Rural Churches of Georgia (2016)\, co-published by University of Georgia Press and Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/saving-grace-the-story-of-georgias-historic-rural-churches-6/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Reading/Performance/Showing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181016T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181016T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182737
CREATED:20180829T230216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T230216Z
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SUMMARY:The United States in World War I Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The United States in World War I Symposium \nCommemorating the 100th anniversary of World War I\, this symposium features sessions on the homefront\, technology and public health\, American forces and their allies in combat\, and the postwar years\, and will be held at the Wardlaw Center at Georgia Tech. \nThe event is free and open to the public. Register online or by email at chris.mcdermott@gatech.edu no later than October 10. \nThis event is sponsored by Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/the-united-states-in-world-war-i-symposium/
LOCATION:Gordy Room\, Wardlaw Center\, Georgia Institute of Technology
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181025T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182737
CREATED:20180906T205533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T205533Z
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SUMMARY:The Legacy of General James Longstreet
DESCRIPTION:The Legacy of General James Longstreet\n \nThe Longstreet Society will present James Longstreet: My Life and Times\, an oral history performance portrayed by Longstreet Society member Thomas H. Rasmussen. In this performance\, Longstreet will recall his career as principal military adviser to General Robert E. Lee\, his friendship with Ulyssess S. Grant\, his family life\, and his time as owner of the Piedmont Hotel in Gainesville from 1876-1904. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nThis event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/the-legacy-of-general-james-longstreet/
LOCATION:Northeast Georgia History Center\, 322 Academy Street NE \, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading/Performance/Showing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181027T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182737
CREATED:20180906T210634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T210634Z
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SUMMARY:The Legacy of General James Longstreet
DESCRIPTION:The Legacy of General James Longstreet \nThe Longstreet Society presents a festive celebration of General James Longstreet at the Historic Piedmont Hotel Museum. Activities will include guided tours\, musicians in costume\, storytelling from civil war veterans\, and a program about Longstreet created for teens and young adults. Refreshments will be provided. \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nThis event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/the-legacy-of-general-james-longstreet-2/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181027T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181027T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182737
CREATED:20180906T233111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T233111Z
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SUMMARY:Ray City School Days
DESCRIPTION:Ray City School Days \nThe Ray City Community Library will host Ray City School Days\, an all-day exhibit open house. The event will include story sharing; Ray City School alumni and former staff members are invited to share their oral history for archival audio recording. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nThis event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/ray-city-school-days/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181028T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181028T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182737
CREATED:20180906T193503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T222312Z
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SUMMARY:The Patch Works Humanities Lecture Series: Lessons of Cabbagetown\, Past and Present
DESCRIPTION:The Patch Works Humanities Lecture Series: Cabbagetown Music – Its Past\, Present\, and Future \nThis year\, The Patch Works Art and History Center brings a lecture series on the lessons of Cabbagetown\, past and present. The lecture\, Cabbagetown Music: Its Past\, Present\, and Future\, will feature Dr. Erich Nunn\, Auburn University\, and Dr. Regina Bradley\, Kennesaw State University\, as they discuss the evolution of the community’s musical roots from the capital of country music to what it is today. \nThere is no cost to attend. Please RSVP to nina@thepatchworks.org. \nThis event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/the-patch-works-humanities-lecture-series-lessons-of-cabbagetown-past-and-present-2/
LOCATION:The Patch Works Art and History Center\, 593 Gaskill Street SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30316\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181119
DTSTAMP:20260403T182737
CREATED:20180906T225500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T225509Z
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SUMMARY:27th Edition of the Book Festival of the MJCCA
DESCRIPTION:27th Edition of the Book Festival of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta \nFor 26 years\, the Book Festival of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) has offered a two-week literary extravaganza featuring an exciting lineup of the year’s most exceptional authors. Each year\, thousands of book lovers come together to listen\, meet\, and interact with their favorite authors in a variety of forums\, including panel discussions\, author meet-and-greets\, a community read\, children’s activities\, and much more. \nKeynote authors include Tom Hanks\, Sally Field\, Mitch Albom\, Senator Joe Lieberman\, Jon Meacham\, and many more! \nThis event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/27th-edition-of-the-book-festival-of-the-mjcca/
LOCATION:Marcus Jewish Community Center\, 5342 Tilly Mill Road\, Dunwoody\, GA\, 30338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Pam%20Morton":MAILTO:Pam.Morton@atlantajcc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181030T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182737
CREATED:20180906T224219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T224219Z
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SUMMARY:Magical Language: Gloria Naylor's Mama Day
DESCRIPTION:Magical Language: Gloria Naylor’s Mama Day \nThe Athens-Clarke County Library will host a screening of “Daughters of Dust\,” based on Gloria Naylor’s book Mama Day. A panel discussion will immediately follow the film screening. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nFor more information call Sarah List at 706-613-3650 ext. 340. \nThis event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/magical-language-gloria-naylors-mama-day-2/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181101T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181101T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182738
CREATED:20181101T234409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T234409Z
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SUMMARY:Armistice Day Commemoration: British Poets of the Great War
DESCRIPTION:Armistice Day Commemoration: British Poets of the Great War \nCommemorate the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day with a reading of World War I poetry by Robert Graves\, Wilfred Owen\, Isaac Rosenberg\, and others. For British poets searching for a means to express the horror and heroism of the Great War\, the shared cultural heritage of an education rooted the classics led many of them to images from Homer\, Virgil\, and scenes of the Trojan War. Readings performed by Emory University faculty Ron Schuchard\, Goodrich C. White Professor of English Emeritus; Garth Tissol\, professor of Classics; and Geraldine Higgins\, associate professor of English. \nFree and open to the public. \nThis is a community event.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/armistice-day-commemoration-british-poets-of-the-great-war/
LOCATION:Michael C. Carlos Museum\, 571 South Kilgo Cir NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30322\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading/Performance/Showing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181103T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182738
CREATED:20180906T223658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T224511Z
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SUMMARY:Magical Language: Gloria Naylor's Mama Day
DESCRIPTION:Magical Language: Gloria Naylor’s Mama Day \nThe Athens-Clarke County Library will host Magical Language: Gloria Naylor’s Mama Day\, Shakespeare’s The Tempest\, and the Gullah-Geechee. This panel discussion will focus on the book Mama Day\, The Tempest\, and the Gullah-Geechee history. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nFor more information call Sarah List at 706-613-3650 ext. 340. \nThis event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/magical-language-gloria-naylors-mama-day/
LOCATION:Athens-Clarke County Library\, 2025 Baxter Street\, Athens\, GA\, 30606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181106T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182738
CREATED:20180907T002240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180907T002240Z
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SUMMARY:The New Era of Documentary Filmmaking in Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Georgia Great Works Seminar: The New Era of Documentary Filmmaking in Georgia \nThis Georgia Great Works Seminar will be moderated by Hal Jacobs\, a Decatur-based documentary filmmaker who also organizes a bimonthly screening of “short docs” on southern people and places. Jacobs will share excerpts from his own work\, including stories about segregation at the Fox Theatre; efforts by Chattahoochee Riverkeeper to protect Atlanta’s waterways; biographies of two different women from the north Georgia mountains\, Lillian Smith and Mary Hambidge. Guests will include interviewees from his films as well as other area filmmakers who focus on Georgia topics. \nThe seminar will meet at the Bill and Carol Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry at Emory University for four Tuesday evening sessions: November 6\, 13\, 20\, and 27. Event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat\, contact the Fox Center at foxcenter@emory.edu or 404-727-6424. \nThis program is co-sponsored by Georgia Humanities. \n 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/the-new-era-of-documentary-filmmaking-in-georgia/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Lecture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181108T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181108T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182738
CREATED:20180906T232421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T232421Z
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SUMMARY:Humanities Research Center Lecture Series: Noah Isenberg
DESCRIPTION:Humanities Research Center Lecture Series: Noah Isenberg \nA film historian and professor of culture and media at the New School in New York\, Noah Isenberg will discuss his recent book\, We’ll Always Have Casablanca: The Life\, Legend\, and Afterlife of Hollywood’s Most Beloved Movie. \nThe event will take place on the Georgia State University campus\, 25 Park Place\, 2d floor auditorium. The lecture is free and open to the public. \nThis is a community event.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/humanities-research-center-lecture-series-noah-isenberg/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181111T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182738
CREATED:20181025T171023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T171054Z
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SUMMARY:World War I: A Look Back 100 Years
DESCRIPTION:World War I: A Look Back 100 Years\n \nThe Madison-Morgan Cultural Center will host a symposium commemorating the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended WWI on November 11\, 1918. The program will feature local and regional historians\, including a keynote address from Dr. Jamil S. Zainaldin\, President Emeritus of Georgia Humanities. A reception will immediately follow the program. \nFor any questions please contact Rebecca Bonas Doolittle at 706-342-4743 or rbonas@mmcc-arts.org. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nThis event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/world-war-i-a-look-back-100-years/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Reading/Performance/Showing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181113T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182738
CREATED:20180907T002344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180907T002359Z
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SUMMARY:The New Era of Documentary Filmmaking in Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Georgia Great Works Seminar: The New Era of Documentary Filmmaking in Georgia \nThis Georgia Great Works Seminar will be moderated by Hal Jacobs\, a Decatur-based documentary filmmaker who also organizes a bimonthly screening of “short docs” on southern people and places. Jacobs will share excerpts from his own work\, including stories about segregation at the Fox Theatre; efforts by Chattahoochee Riverkeeper to protect Atlanta’s waterways; biographies of two different women from the north Georgia mountains\, Lillian Smith and Mary Hambidge. Guests will include interviewees from his films as well as other area filmmakers who focus on Georgia topics. \nThe seminar will meet at the Bill and Carol Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry at Emory University for four Tuesday evening sessions: November 6\, 13\, 20\, and 27. Event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat\, contact the Fox Center at foxcenter@emory.edu or 404-727-6424. \nThis program is co-sponsored by Georgia Humanities. \n 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/the-new-era-of-documentary-filmmaking-in-georgia-2/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Lecture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181118T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181118T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182738
CREATED:20181113T202454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181113T202454Z
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SUMMARY:The Patch Works Humanities Lecture Series: Lessons of Cabbagetown\, Past and Present
DESCRIPTION:The Patch Works Humanities Lecture Series: Cabbagetown Music – Its Past\, Present\, and Future \nThis year\, The Patch Works Art and History Center brings a lecture series on the lessons of Cabbagetown\, past and present. The lecture\, Re-surfacing Cabbagetown: Mapping the Emergence of Waterways and Stories\, will feature Rebecca Page\, Ashley Cheyemi McNeil\, and Brennan Collins from Georgia State University’s Student Innovation Fellowship Program. Speakers will discuss how they brought together historical maps of Cabbagetown and stacked them with present-day interviews of long-time residents for their mapping collaboration with The Patch Works on ATLmaps.org. \nThere is no cost to attend. Please RSVP to nina@thepatchworks.org. \nThis event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/the-patch-works-humanities-lecture-series-lessons-of-cabbagetown-past-and-present-3/
LOCATION:The Patch Works Art and History Center\, 593 Gaskill Street SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30316\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181120T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182738
CREATED:20180907T002624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180907T002624Z
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SUMMARY:The New Era of Documentary Filmmaking in Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Georgia Great Works Seminar: The New Era of Documentary Filmmaking in Georgia \nThis Georgia Great Works Seminar will be moderated by Hal Jacobs\, a Decatur-based documentary filmmaker who also organizes a bimonthly screening of “short docs” on southern people and places. Jacobs will share excerpts from his own work\, including stories about segregation at the Fox Theatre; efforts by Chattahoochee Riverkeeper to protect Atlanta’s waterways; biographies of two different women from the north Georgia mountains\, Lillian Smith and Mary Hambidge. Guests will include interviewees from his films as well as other area filmmakers who focus on Georgia topics. \nThe seminar will meet at the Bill and Carol Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry at Emory University for four Tuesday evening sessions: November 6\, 13\, 20\, and 27. Event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat\, contact the Fox Center at foxcenter@emory.edu or 404-727-6424. \nThis program is co-sponsored by Georgia Humanities. \n 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/the-new-era-of-documentary-filmmaking-in-georgia-3/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Lecture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181127T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182738
CREATED:20180907T002655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180907T002706Z
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SUMMARY:The New Era of Documentary Filmmaking in Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Georgia Great Works Seminar: The New Era of Documentary Filmmaking in Georgia \nThis Georgia Great Works Seminar will be moderated by Hal Jacobs\, a Decatur-based documentary filmmaker who also organizes a bimonthly screening of “short docs” on southern people and places. Jacobs will share excerpts from his own work\, including stories about segregation at the Fox Theatre; efforts by Chattahoochee Riverkeeper to protect Atlanta’s waterways; biographies of two different women from the north Georgia mountains\, Lillian Smith and Mary Hambidge. Guests will include interviewees from his films as well as other area filmmakers who focus on Georgia topics. \nThe seminar will meet at the Bill and Carol Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry at Emory University for four Tuesday evening sessions: November 6\, 13\, 20\, and 27. Event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat\, contact the Fox Center at foxcenter@emory.edu or 404-727-6424. \nThis program is co-sponsored by Georgia Humanities. \n 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/the-new-era-of-documentary-filmmaking-in-georgia-4/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Lecture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181215T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182738
CREATED:20181015T194244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T222504Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: African American History in Downtown Cartersville 1870-1940
DESCRIPTION:Walking Tour: African American History in Downtown Cartersville 1870-1940 \nIn partnership with the Cartersville Downtown Development Authority\, the Etowah Valley Historical Society will host a presentation on the project Digital Walking Tour of Downtown Cartersville: African American Business Districts\, 1870-1940.  \nPresenters will discuss the project’s origin\, a timeline of the cultural history for African Americans in the downtown district\, and how the project fits with larger research on African American history in Bartow County. \nA guided walking tour of each site will be hosted after the presentation. Light refreshments will be served. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nThis program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities. \n 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/walking-tour-african-american-history-in-downtown-cartersville-1870-1940/
LOCATION:Bartow County History Museum\, 4 East Church Street\, Cartersville\, GA\, 30120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190114
DTSTAMP:20260403T182738
CREATED:20190112T003244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190112T003244Z
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SUMMARY:The Breman Museum's 18 Artifacts: The Story of Jewish Atlanta Pop-up Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Breman Museum’s 18 Artifacts: The Story of Jewish Atlanta pop-up exhibition  \nThe first stop for the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum’s 18 Artifacts: The Story of Jewish Atlanta traveling exhibit will be at the annual Atlanta Jewish Life Festival\, held at the Georgia Aquarium. The Breman-curated exhibition explores the Jewish history of Atlanta from the Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History and will travel to Atlanta community centers\, public libraries\, universities\, and schools in Georgia. \nFor more information\, contact Isabel Schneider at ischneider@thebreman.org or 678-222-3742 \nThis is event is sponsored by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/the-breman-museums-18-artifacts-the-story-of-jewish-atlanta-pop-up-exhibition/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190124T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190124T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182738
CREATED:20190112T001215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190112T001314Z
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SUMMARY:Common Thread: Contemporary African American Quilts Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Common Thread: Contemporary African American Quilts – Panel Discussion \nWesleyan College will host a panel discussion with four Georgia artists\, lead by Jeffrey Bruce\, Director of Exhibitions and Collections for the Tubman African American Museum. The artists’ work includes historical American quilting techniques and African designs based around themes of gender\, identity\, beauty\, wealth\, and justice. Panelists will include Ellen Blalock\, Carolyn and Rudy Mendes\, and Wini McQueen. \nWith aesthetics ranging from highly representational to abstract\, the artworks will be on display in the East and West galleries of the Porter Family Memorial Fine Arts building on the Wesleyan College campus. Galleries are free and open to the public Monday-Friday from 1-5pm from January 24-March 1\, 2019. \nFor more information\, contact Lisa Sloben at lsloben@wesleyancollege.edu or 478-757-5171. \nThis is event is sponsored by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/common-thread-contemporary-african-american-quilts-discussion/
LOCATION:Pierce Chapel\, Wesleyan College\, 4760 Forsyth Rd.\, Macon\, GA\, 31210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190124T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190124T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182738
CREATED:20190112T000407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190112T001958Z
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SUMMARY:Common Thread: Contemporary African American Quilts Opening
DESCRIPTION:Common Thread: Contemporary African American Quilts Opening \nWesleyan College will host an opening reception and exhibition with Georgia artist Ellen Blalock\, and Macon artists Carolyn Mendes\, Rudy Mendes\, and Wini McQueen. These artists will present and give a gallery talk on their art on exhibit. With aesthetics ranging from highly representational to abstract\, the artworks will be on display in the East and West galleries of the Porter Family Memorial Fine Arts building on the Wesleyan College campus. Galleries are free and open to the public Monday-Friday from 1-5pm from January 24-March 1\, 2019. \nFor more information\, contact Lisa Sloben at lsloben@wesleyancollege.edu or 478-757-5171. \nThis is event is sponsored by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/common-thread-contemporary-african-american-quilts/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190301
DTSTAMP:20260403T182738
CREATED:20190116T200921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T200921Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Sankofa "Through the Eyes of East Liberty County"
DESCRIPTION:Sankofa African American Geechee Heritage Trail of East Liberty County \nMidway First Presbyterian Church will be curating an exhibit that features photography of the historic sites that will be included on their walking tour Sankofa African American Geechee Heritage Trail of East Liberty County. The tour will be made available digitally through the use of OpenTour Builder software\, developed by the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship (ECDS) at Emory University. The grant award announcement will be held on January 28 at 12pm. \nFor more information\, contact Jamil el-Shair at elshairj@gmail.com or 912-884-5967. \nThis program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities. \n 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/exhibit-sankofa-through-the-eyes-of-east-liberty-county/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190128T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182738
CREATED:20190112T005134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190112T005134Z
UID:4087-1548664200-1548687600@www.georgiahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Teaching the Georgia Standards of Excellence in Grade 5: Economics in U.S. History
DESCRIPTION:Georgia Council for Economic Education (GCEE): Economic History Teacher Workshop \n \nThe GCEE will host a teacher workshop designed to highlight economics in U.S. history during the 20th century in accordance with the Georgia elementary school curriculum in social studies. Teachers will receive six NEW lessons designed specifically for the implementation of the new Georgia Standards of Excellence. \nFor information contact Glen Blankenship at gblankenship@gsu.edu. \nThis event is sponsored by a grant from Georgia Humanities. 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/teaching-the-georgia-standards-of-excellence-in-grade-5-economics-in-u-s-history/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190131T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182738
CREATED:20181215T010800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181215T010800Z
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SUMMARY:Evening for Educators
DESCRIPTION:Evening for Educators \nOn January 31\, Emory University’s Stuart A. Rose Manuscript\, Archives\, and Rare Book Library and the Carlos Museum will co-host an Evening for Educators. Teachers will have the opportunity to explore Atlanta artist Dr. Fahamu Pecou’s DO or DIE: Affect\, Ritual\, and Resistance at the Carlos\, and Building Emory’s African American Collections: Highlights from the Curatorial Career of Randall K. Burkett at the Rose. Guests will hear from curators and other experts\, participate in hands-on activities\, receive materials for use in the classroom\, and be able to register for school tours onsite. Wine and light refreshments will be served. \nRegistration is required at Emorylib.info/educatorsevening. \nThis is a community event.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/evening-for-educators/
LOCATION:Michael C. Carlos Museum\, 571 South Kilgo Cir NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30322\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190205T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182738
CREATED:20190112T005548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190112T005548Z
UID:4095-1549355400-1549378800@www.georgiahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Teaching the Georgia Standards of Excellence in Grade 5: Economics in U.S. History
DESCRIPTION:Georgia Council for Economic Education (GCEE): Economic History Teacher Workshop \n \nThe GCEE will host a teacher workshop designed to highlight economics in U.S. history during the 20th century in accordance with the Georgia elementary school curriculum in social studies. Teachers will receive six NEW lessons designed specifically for the implementation of the new Georgia Standards of Excellence. \nFor information contact Glen Blankenship at gblankenship@gsu.edu. \nThis event is sponsored by a grant from Georgia Humanities. 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/teaching-the-georgia-standards-of-excellence-in-grade-5-economics-in-u-s-history-2/
LOCATION:Rockdale County Schools\, 954 North Main Street NW\, Conyers\, GA\, 30012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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