LECTURES & ADULT PROGRAMS

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2021 Lectures and Programs
2022 Lectures & Programs
2023 Past Lectures & Programs

Upcoming Programs

4.5.2023, 12:15 PM EDT Art for Lunch: Mark Warren, 2022 Georgia Author of the Year lecture on “Billy the Kid” 
This program on “Billy the Kid” is also a book launch celebration for Mark Warren’s newest book, A Last Serenade for Billy Bonney. The book will be available for sale and signing at the event, and we will also have some free giveaways and door prize drawings! Lunch will be available for $12.00 plus tax. Deadline to register for lunch is, Noon, April 4. Go to boothmuseum.org to make your reservation for lunch or watch LIVE on Booth Museum’s Facebook page or YouTube channel. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Program included with admission. No outside food or beverages. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. CLICK HERE to register!

4.20.2023, 7:00 PM EDT Evening Lecture with Artists Jane Hunt and Michele Usibelli

Join us for an Evening Lecture with artists Jane Hunt and Michele Usibelli on April 20. Hunt’s award-winning paintings have been exhibited at notable galleries and museums internationally. Now based in Colorado, she frequently paints plein air and continues to be awed by the beauty surrounding her. Working primarily in oils, Michele Usibelli is an award-winning artist who also enjoys acrylics, gouache and pastels. Her work has been shown in both group and solo gallery exhibitions as well as regional, national and international juried exhibitions. Thursday, April 20, at 7:00 pm in Booth’s Bergman Theatre or watch virtually on Booth Museum’s Facebook page or YouTube channel. If attending in person, registration is REQUIRED. CLICK HERE to register!

5.3.2023, 12:15 PM EDT Art for Lunch: Amanda Lovett – Live Painting Demonstration

Amanda has been accepted into numerous national and regional shows and organizations, as well as earning her Signature Status with Oil Painters of America and American Women Artist. Join her as she conducts a live paining demonstration! Lunch will be available for $12.00 plus tax. Deadline to register for lunch is Noon, May 2. Go to boothmuseum.org to make your reservation for lunch or watch LIVE on Booth Museum’s Facebook page or YouTube channel. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Program included with admission. No outside food or beverages. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. CLICK HERE to register!

5.18.23, 7:00 PM EDT Evening Lecture with artist Jim Vogel

Join us for an Evening Lecture with artist Jim Vogel on May 18. Vogel is known for his paintings depicting New Mexican landscapes and rural life. He often uses architectural frames around his paintings and exaggerated features in them, his work can be found on display in the Booth’s permanent collection. Don’t miss this lecture on Thursday, May 18, at 7:00 pm in Booth’s Bergman Theatre! If you are unable to attend watch virtually on Booth Museum’s Facebook page or YouTube channel. If attending in person, registration is REQUIRED. CLICK HERE to register!

6.7.2023, 12:15 PM EDT Art for Lunch: Roger Byrd author of There Is Our Country: Georgians Who Followed the Sun

Why did Georgians such as Doc Holliday and numerous others head West? Join us for this Art for Lunch centered around Roger Byrd’s newly released book, There Is Our Country: Georgians Who Followed the Sun and find out! Lunch will be available for $12.00 plus tax. Deadline to register for lunch is Noon, June 6. Go to boothmuseum.org to make your reservation for lunch or watch LIVE on Booth Museum’s Facebook page or YouTube channel. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Program included with admission. No outside food or beverages. CLICK HERE to register!

6.11.2023, 2:00 PM Booth Writers Guild Distinguished Songwriter Series
Presented by the Booth Writers Guild, the Distinguished Songwriter Series is a quarterly program hosted by singer-songwriter Scott Thompson that brings top Nashville songwriters to talk about their writing process and current projects. They will also sing songs they wrote that helped make people like Gary Morris, Diamond Rio, Patty Loveless, Garth Brooks and Chris Young famous, as well as their favorite songs they’ve written but have not been recorded yet.
 
On Sunday, June 11 at 2:00 PM, our special guests will be Kent Blazy, writer of the Garth Brooks hits “If Tomorrow Never Comes” and “Ain’t Going Down,” and Cory Batten, writer of Blake Shelton’s “She Wouldn’t Be Gone” which was closely followed by his second #1, Chris Young’s “Gettin’ You Home.” Recently, Cory’s duet “The Call” was recorded by country stars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.
 
Writers Guild Members $5, Booth Members $10, not-yet-members $15. Located in Booth’s Bergman Theatre. CLICK HERE to register!

8.2.2023, 12:15 PM EDT Art for Lunch: Margaret Dyer – Live Painting Demonstration

You are invited to join award winning artist Margaret Dyer for a live painting demonstration! She has won several awards, including the National Oil and Acrylics Painters Society Small Painting Exhibition 2019 for Best Impressionism, along with being featured in numerous creditable articles. Lunch will be available for $12.00 plus tax. Deadline to register for lunch is Noon, August 1. Go to boothmuseum.org to make your reservation for lunch or watch LIVE on Booth Museum’s Facebook page or YouTube channel. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Program included with admission. No outside food or beverages. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. CLICK HERE to register!

09.06.2023, 12:15 PM EDT Art for Lunch: Brad Quinlin – “My First Steps of Freedom” Civil War Program

Brad Quinlin will speak on “My First Steps of Freedom,” the story of men of African descent who were slaves in Tennessee, Georgia and Mississippi. During the Civil War these men were enlisted in White regiments as undercooks. Our guest speaker Brad, has a remarkable biography that covers his years of research, TV shows, movies, reenactor, and more! Please read Quinlin’s full biography below. Lunch will be available for $12.00 plus tax. Deadline to register for lunch is Noon, September 5. Go to boothmuseum.org to make your reservation for lunch or watch LIVE on Booth Museum’s Facebook page or YouTube channel.  Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Program included with admission. No outside food or beverages.
CLICK HERE to register!

Brad Quinlin's Biography