2023

December 3, 2:00 – 4:00 pm

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, current projects and will also sing a few of their songs. Mark D. Sanders embarked on his remarkable songwriting journey later in life at the age of 29. In 1996, he had his big year of success with 10 cuts and an astounding five #1 hits, including the iconic “Blue Clear Sky” by George Strait, Faith Hill’s emotive “It Matters to Me,” Rhett Akins’ spirited “Don’t Get Me Started,” and Lonestar’s infectious “No News.” Notably, he clinched the prestigious NSAI Songwriter of the Year Award during this year. In 2000, he co-authored the beloved “I Hope You Dance,” a transcendent #1 country crossover anthem recorded by Lee Ann Womack that won Grammy CMA, ACM, ASCAP, and NSAI Awards for Best Country Song. Mark D. Sanders’ songwriting brilliance graced the charts with hits by renowned artists such as Josh Turner, Martina McBride, Joe Diffie, Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, Joe Nichols, and Jack Ingram. With over 200 cuts and more than 50 singles to his name, Mark remains an enduring legend in the world of songcraft.

Writers Guild Members $5, Booth Members $10, not-yet-members $15.

October 4, 2023, 12:15 pm

The stories of some of the “Game-changers” who made their way West and changed our country.  Starting with Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea; the Oregon Trail; and the Transcontinental Railroad which connected the Atlantic with the Pacific. Program by Brandt Ross with contemporaneous folk music. Watch virtually on Booth Museum’s Facebook page or YouTube channel.

September 24, 2023, 2:00 pm

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, current projects and will also sing a few of their songs. Trey Bruce has written ten number one singles on the billboard including, “Whisper My Name” by Randy Travis, “How Your Love Makes Me Feel” by Diamond Rio and “A Little Bit of You” by Lee Roy Parnell among others. He has also co-written numerous singles for other artists, including Faith Hill, Leann Rimes, Trisha Yearwood, Trace Adkins, Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood. Writers Guild Members $5, Booth Members $10, not-yet-members $15.

September 6, 2023, 12:15 pm

Brad Quinlin speaks 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! Also watch the unveiling of Gregory Christie’s remarkable painting that will hang in the Museum’s War is Hell Gallery. This painting depicts the day Harriet Tubman, under the command of Union Colonel James Montgomery, became the first woman to lead a military operation in the United States. On June 2, 1863 Harriet and 150 African American Union soldiers rescued more than 700 slaves in the Combahee Ferry Raid in South Carolina. Watch virtually on Booth Museum’s Facebook page or YouTube channel.

August 2, 2023, 12:15 pm

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.Watch virtually on Booth Museum’s Facebook page or YouTube channel.

June 15, 2023, 7:00 pm

Evening Lecture with R. Gregory Christie on June 15. R. Gregory Christie is an award-winning children’s book illustrator and lecturer with a long track record of creating inspiring art. He is an NAACP Image award winner and was the artist for the United Postal Service’s “Kwanzaa Stamp” in 2013. He has done everything from designing John Coltrane album covers to animating films on Netflix.

June 11, 2023, 2:00 pm
Bergman Theatre

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.

June 7, 2023, 12:15 pm

Why did Georgians such as Doc Holliday and numerous others head West? This question is answered in this Art for Lunch centered around Roger Byrd’s newly released book, There Is Our Country: Georgians Who Followed the Sun. Historian Jim Dunham will also join Roger for this discussion. Watch virtually on Booth Museum’s Facebook page or YouTube channel.