Below are fun events around town that would be delightful for your children as summer vacation winds down. Be sure to take part in these activities before they head back to school.
Enjoy!
Mixing Metaphors: The Aesthetic, the
Social and the Political in African-American Art Exhibit
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WHEN: Throughout the summer, until July
31, during museum hours. Museum hours are Mon – Sat, 9am-4:45pm
and Sun, 12pm – 4:45pm
WHERE: Jimmy
Carter Presidential Library and Museum, 441 Freedom Parkway,
Atlanta, Ga 30307
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SPECFICS: Only eight days left to view
90 photographs, paintings, drawings, sculptures, and prints, and
other mixed media that, according to the presidential library's
website, tell compelling stories about body politics, race, gender,
and class.
COST: Free for children 16 and under.
$8 for adults, $6 for students, members of the military, and seniors.
CONTACT: Visit
www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov
or call 404-865-7100.
Fourth Saturday Family Fun Day (ALL
ABOUT SPORTS)
WHEN:Saturday, July 23
WHERE: Centennial Olympic Park, 265
Park Avenue West, Atlanta, GA 30313
SPECIFICS: Every fourth Saturday of the
month, enjoy interactive, entertaining,and educational activities for
the whole family.
COST: Free
CONTACT: www.centennialpark.com
or call 404-222-PARK
Storytelling at the Wren's Nest
WHEN: Every Saturday at 1pm
WHERE: The Wren's Nest, 1050 Ralph
David Abernathy Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30310
SPECIFICS: Storytelling for the entire
family, including tales about Uncle Remus characters Brer Rabbit,
Brer Fox, and Brer Bear.
COST: Included in cost of admission,
which is $5 for children, $7 for seniors and students, and $8 for
adults.
CONTACT: Visit www.wrensnestonline.com
or call 404-753-7735.
Steel Mill Express Train at Atlantic
Station
WHEN: Every weekend until September 6,
2011
WHERE: Atlantic Station, 171 17th
Street, Atlanta, GA 30363
SPECIFICS: Get a fun ride around
Atlantic Station every weekend. Catch the train at East District
Avenue, in front of Z Gallerie.