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SUMMARY:Ekphrasis for the Masses - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Writing POETRY in Response to Art at the Q \nSecond Tuesday of each month at the Quinlan\n12:00 pm- 1:00 pm I Open to the Public \nWhat is Ekphrasis?\nThe word ekphrasis comes from the Greek language and is used for a vivid\, often dramatic\, verbal description of a visual work of art. \nEkphrastic poetry may include literal descriptions of a work of art\, the poet’s mood in response to a work of art\, metaphorical associations inspired by a work of art\, or personal memories about a work of art. \nFive ways to write an Ekphrastic poem or story.\n– Describe what you see\n-Describe what’s happening beyond the frame\n– Write from the perspective of the artist\n-Give voice to a major or minor character in the image\n-Explain your response to the art \nThe “Q” continues to be a fountain of inspiration for artists\, writers\, readers and poets! Their walks through each gallery inspired by the art we see there have been rich in so many ways. It is a joy to have patrons of Ekphrasis return\, eager to discover nuances. Please join QVAC for this welcoming and fun poetry session to learn more about ekphrastic poetry and to write poems of your own! All levels of writers and poets are welcome. Feel free to ask a Quinlan staff member for a chair if you wish to write in the presence of the artwork; sit in the Quinlan’s Sculpture Garden for some fresh air; take a photograph of the piece and write at your leisure.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/ekphrasis-for-the-masses-qvac/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Downtown Events,Main Calendar,Welcome Center
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SUMMARY:Gainesville Chicken Festival 2026 - Lake Lanier Olympic Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Lake Lanier Olympic Park for Georgia’s Official Chicken Cook-Off!\nBackyard and professional BBQ teams compete at this Gainesville themed festival! The event begins at 11 a.m. and serving continues until 3pm Serving will end at 3pm\, and Awards will be announced at 4pm. \nActivities\n\nGeorgia’s Official Chicken Cook-off\, over a dozen teams and over 7\,000 lbs of chicken!\nPeople’s Choice Awards; vote for your favorite Pitmaster!\nLive Music!\nKids’ Zone with bounce house and other activities!\n\nCLICK HERE TO VIEW EVENT DETAILS
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/gainesville-chicken-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Lake Lanier Olympic Park\, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30506\, United States
CATEGORIES:LLOP,Main Calendar,Welcome Center
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SUMMARY:2026 SQUAREcrows - Downtown Gainesville
DESCRIPTION:It’s the 12th annual SQUAREcrow take-over on the Historic Gainesville Square!\nDon’t miss a visit to the Historic Downtown Square during the last two weeks of October- seeing the amazing SQUAREcrow creations is always a treat!\n\nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/2025-squarecrows-downtown-gainesville/
LOCATION:Downtown Square\, 112 Main Street\, SW\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Events,Main Calendar,Welcome Center
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SUMMARY:Trick or Treat on the Square - Downtown Gainesville
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday\, October 30th\, on the Historic Downtown Gainesville Square for our annual Trick Or Treat on the Square!\nBring your kids dressed up in their best costumes to Trick or Treat at downtown businesses from 3-6 pm! \nCLICK HERE TO VIEW EVENT DETAILS
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/trick-or-treat-on-the-square-downtown-gainesville/
LOCATION:Downtown Square\, 112 Main Street\, SW\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Events,Main Calendar,Welcome Center
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