4th Annual Kids Cowboy Up Art Exhibition, Nov. 20-Dec. 16

Visit the Booth Museum now through December 16 to see the 4th Annual Kids Cowboy Up Art Exhibition on display in the Borderlands Gallery. Artwork by members of the Cartersville Boys and Girls Club and the Hands of Christ after school program are currently being displayed. Come see artwork ranging from paintings to sculptures created by the children.

On November 29, the museum will host these young artists for a Meet the Artists Reception from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Come to meet and speak with the children as they present their artwork. Refreshments will be served adjacent to the Borderlands Gallery.

Come see Native American violinist Arvel Bird perform with the band One Nation!

The Booth Western Art Museum will host famed Native American violinist Arvel Bird with the band One Nation as well as traditional Native American dancers, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Theatre in downtown Cartersville. Drawing on his mixed heritage, Arvel uses lively Celtic fiddle tunes to honor his Scottish ancestry, creating a truly multi-cultural experience for all audiences. Tickets are $12 for Booth members, $15 for non-members and $10 for students.

Bird, raised in Utah and Arizona, began his 11 years of classical violin training when he was nine years old. He attended Arizona State University and the University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana where he learned to compose and improvise, learning to play bluegrass, Celtic, folk, country and old-time music.

He is undoubtedly the best-known Native American violinist touring today and was named Artist of the Year at the 2007 Native American Music Awards. Bird has shared the stage with other big names in mainstream music such as the Gatlin Brothers, Shenandoah, and Highway 101. For many years, Bird toured with Glen Campbell, Louise Mandrell, Tom T. Hall, Loretta Lynn and other. Today, he regularly tours the country with drummer John LoneEagle and the band One Nation, all of whom will be part of his show.

The One Nation Band includes the traditional Native American percussionist, John LoneEagle, popular Omaha guitarist, Vlasis, and keyboardist / vocalist Chris James. Together, One Nation creates music that reflects their multi-cultural background: Native American, Scottish, Greek, and Irish.

The show will also feature a four-member traditional Native American dance troupe that includes Bronson Haywahe, Georgena Haywahe, Mike Ziegler, and Jackie Ross. Dressed in traditional regalia, the group will be interpreting traditional dances to contemporary music.

To reserve tickets, call the Booth Museum at 770-387-1300.

**Make sure to check out Arvel Bird's November 15 interview with Wes Sarginson at the Booth on the 11 Alive News Web site: http://www.11alive.com/news/local/wes_side/

It’s a Day at the Movies…Booth Style!

Join us for this month’s Western Movie Day! Saturday, November 11, the Booth Museum will host November’s Western Movie Day featuring The Sons of Katie Elder at 1:00 p.m. and Comes a Horseman at 3:00 p.m.

The movies will be shown in the Booth Museum Theatre and is included with Museum admission.

The Sons of Katie Elder is a 1965 western film directed by Henry Hathaway and starring John Wayne and Dean Martin. Ranch owner Katie Elder's four sons are determined to avenge the murder of their father and the swindling of their mother in this action-packed film.

In Comes a Horseman, Jane Fonda stars as Ella Connors, a widow who gets pressured to sell her failing cattle farm to her corrupt ex, Jacob Ewing. She asks for help from her neighbor, Frank Athearn. As Ella and Frank fight back through stampedes, jealousy, betrayal, and sabotage...they eventually find love. The film, directed by Alan J. Pakula, also stars Jason Robards and James Caan.

For more information on Western Movie Day, contact the Booth Museum at 770-387-1300.

Come celebrate election month with the Booth!

On November 10, the Booth Museum will host its monthly Children’s Saturday in honor of election month, so come out for a Saturday afternoon of fun!

How many Presidents have served our country? Which one kept a pet alligator in the East Room of the White House? Which President donated his presidential salary to charity? Visit the Booth Museum to find the answers to these questions and more. Pick your favorite President and make a campaign button to take home!
Children's Saturday is an educational program for children ages 4 to 12 and their parents, and is usually offered the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Programs relate to the Museum's permanent and traveling collection and focus on teaching children about the American West through art, literature, entertainment, teaching and hands-on activities.

5th Annual Cowboy Festival and Symposium a Success!

The Booth Museum celebrated another successful Cowboy Festival and Symposium last weekend that drew over 4,000 visitors!
The weekend kicked-off early with a Thursday night talk by featured artist William Matthews and continued with a Friday night concert featuring KG and the Ranger, and a Saturday night concert featuring Riders in the Sky.

Saturday and Sunday showcased a marketplace that included handcrafted jewelry, art and even homemade root beer. Crowds gathered around the main stage to see Native American dances, re-enactments of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral and much more!

The weekend proved to be an event for the whole family and The Booth Museum would like to thank all visitors, sponsors and volunteers for helping make this year’s Festival and Symposium a memorable one.