Past Lectures and Adult Programs

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.

May 18, 2023, 7:00 pm

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

May 3, 2023, 12:15 pm 

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

April 20, 2023, 7:00 pm

Evening Lecture with artists Jane Hunt and Michele Usibelli. 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. Watch virtually on Booth Museum’s Facebook page or YouTube channel.

April 5, 2023, 12:15 pm

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.