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SUMMARY:Hall County Farmers Market - Every Tuesday & Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun\, relaxed outing at the Hall County Farmers Market! Shop fresh\, locally grown produce\, baked goods\, and handmade items while kids and adults alike enjoy the friendly\, welcoming atmosphere. \nMeet local farmers and makers\, discover seasonal favorites\, and make it a weekly family tradition. \n🗓 Open weekly:\nSaturdays 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nTuesdays 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM \n📍 734 E Crescent Dr\, Gainesville\, GA \nFresh food\, local vendors\, and community fun for all ages!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/hall-co-farmers-market-tuesday/
LOCATION:Hall County Farmers Market\, 734 East Crescent Drive\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T090000
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SUMMARY:Hall County Farmers Market - Every Tuesday & Saturday
DESCRIPTION:ROOTED IN COMMUNITY\, GROWN WITH LOVE! \nBring the whole family and enjoy a fun\, relaxed outing at the Hall County Farmers Market! Shop fresh\, locally grown produce\, baked goods\, and handmade items while kids and adults alike enjoy the friendly\, welcoming atmosphere. \nMeet local farmers and makers\, discover seasonal favorites\, and make it a weekly family tradition. \n🗓 Open weekly:\nSaturdays 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nTuesdays 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM \n📍 734 E Crescent Dr\, Gainesville\, GA \nFresh food\, local vendors\, and community fun for all ages!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/hall-co-farmers-market-saturday-2/
LOCATION:Hall County Farmers Market\, 734 East Crescent Drive\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar
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SUMMARY:Syfan Supports 5K and Fun Run - Midland Greenway
DESCRIPTION:Come join Syfan Logistics for their fourth annual Syfan Supports 5K and Fun Run on Friday\, July 17th at 6:15 pm! \nThis event will take place at the Midland Greenway in Gainesville\, Ga. My Sister’s Place will be the beneficiary of this event this year! \nMy Sister’s Place is a Christ-centered shelter that restores hope for single women and mothers with children who are experiencing homelessness. Our program helps rebuild stability by providing a loving and welcoming environment\, spiritual growth opportunities\, community connections\, and life skills training to support the journey to housing independence. \nWe raised $50\,000 last year for Love Your Story! It is amazing to see the community come together to support a great cause. \nJoin us this year on July 17th for the Syfan 5k and Fun Run in support of My Sister’s Place!\n***Must be registered by July 5th to be guaranteed a shirt in your size. All those registering through race day will receive shirts while supplies last.***
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/syfan-supports-5k-and-fun-run-midland-greenway/
LOCATION:Midland Greenway\, 682 Grove Street\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Events,Main Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Syfan Logistics":MAILTO:katherine.fernandez@syfancorp.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T123000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
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SUMMARY:Beginner Wheel Throwing and Surface Design - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Join the Quinlan for a beginner-friendly pottery class with Gracie Jeffords! \nStudents must be 10 or older unless approved by the instructor. \nUnless specified\, classes include 25 lbs. of clay\, glazing\, and firing.​ \n$210 per session. \nVisit the link for more information or to register for a session!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/beginner-wheel-throwing-qvac/2026-09-07/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T183218Z
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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/2026-09-08/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T190000
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SUMMARY:Forum: Locke and Revolutionary War Philosophy - NEGA History Center
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Northeast Georgia History Center for their forum on Locke and Revolutionary War Philosophy with Brad Hasten!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/nega-history-center-forum-locke-and-revolutionary-war-philosophy/
LOCATION:NEGA History Center\, 322 Academy St NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar,US250
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEGA History Center":MAILTO:info@negahc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20260603T152340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T152340Z
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SUMMARY:Collage Collective - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Collage Collective\nEvery Friday in June | 6 PM – 8 PM\nBYOB | 18+ | $10 per session\nDrop-ins welcome | Basic supplies included | June 5\, 12\, 19\, 26
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/collage-collective-qvac-art-classes/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20250724T134746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T171432Z
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival - Lake Lanier Olympic Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 12th\, 2026 for the annual Lake Lanier Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival\, Georgia’s biggest Hong Kong cultural event of the year!\n  \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION\n 
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/hong-kong-dragon-boat-festival/
LOCATION:Lake Lanier Olympic Park\, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30506\, United States
CATEGORIES:LLOP,Main Calendar,Sports Alliance,Welcome Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T193000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Wheel Throwing & Surface Design - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Join the Quinlan for a beginner-friendly pottery class with Gracie Jeffords! \nStudents must be 10 or older unless approved by the instructor. \nUnless specified\, classes include 25 lbs. of clay\, glazing\, and firing.​ \n$210 per session. \nVisit the link for more information or to register for a session!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/beginner-wheel-throwing-2-qvac/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20260613T200628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T200628Z
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SUMMARY:Four-Day Portrait Painting in Oils Workshop - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Four-Day Portrait Painting in Oils Workshop instructed by Abner Cope \nAll Levels Welcome \n$260 (+$35 modeling fee) \nThis workshop is designed to help artists enhance their skills in painting portraits. Painting from the live model\, artists will employ various techniques for developing accurate proportions and the proper placement of the model on the canvas. Participants will receive instructions on starting the portrait with a solid structural drawing done in monochromatic lines and tones on a stained canvas. Instruction will be based on demonstrations\, discussions\, and individual critiques.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/four-day-portrait-painting-in-oils-workshop-quinlan-visual-arts-center/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T163000
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SUMMARY:Four-Day Portrait Painting in Oils Workshop - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Four-Day Portrait Painting in Oils Workshop instructed by Abner Cope \nAll Levels Welcome \n$260 (+$35 modeling fee) \nThis workshop is designed to help artists enhance their skills in painting portraits. Painting from the live model\, artists will employ various techniques for developing accurate proportions and the proper placement of the model on the canvas. Participants will receive instructions on starting the portrait with a solid structural drawing done in monochromatic lines and tones on a stained canvas. Instruction will be based on demonstrations\, discussions\, and individual critiques.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/four-day-portrait-painting-in-oils-workshop-quinlan-visual-arts-center/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20260613T200628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T200628Z
UID:10013372-1789635600-1789662600@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:Four-Day Portrait Painting in Oils Workshop - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Four-Day Portrait Painting in Oils Workshop instructed by Abner Cope \nAll Levels Welcome \n$260 (+$35 modeling fee) \nThis workshop is designed to help artists enhance their skills in painting portraits. Painting from the live model\, artists will employ various techniques for developing accurate proportions and the proper placement of the model on the canvas. Participants will receive instructions on starting the portrait with a solid structural drawing done in monochromatic lines and tones on a stained canvas. Instruction will be based on demonstrations\, discussions\, and individual critiques.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/four-day-portrait-painting-in-oils-workshop-quinlan-visual-arts-center/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20260223T160727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T160727Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: Founding of Georgia\, Oglethorpe - NEGA History Center
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Northeast Georgia History Center for their Homeschool Day covering the founding of Georgia\, Oglethorpe on September 17th!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/nega-history-center-founding-of-georgia-homeschool-day/
LOCATION:NEGA History Center\, 322 Academy St NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar,US250
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEGA History Center":MAILTO:info@negahc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20260613T200628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T200628Z
UID:10013373-1789722000-1789749000@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:Four-Day Portrait Painting in Oils Workshop - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Four-Day Portrait Painting in Oils Workshop instructed by Abner Cope \nAll Levels Welcome \n$260 (+$35 modeling fee) \nThis workshop is designed to help artists enhance their skills in painting portraits. Painting from the live model\, artists will employ various techniques for developing accurate proportions and the proper placement of the model on the canvas. Participants will receive instructions on starting the portrait with a solid structural drawing done in monochromatic lines and tones on a stained canvas. Instruction will be based on demonstrations\, discussions\, and individual critiques.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/four-day-portrait-painting-in-oils-workshop-quinlan-visual-arts-center/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20260603T152340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T152340Z
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SUMMARY:Collage Collective - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Collage Collective\nEvery Friday in June | 6 PM – 8 PM\nBYOB | 18+ | $10 per session\nDrop-ins welcome | Basic supplies included | June 5\, 12\, 19\, 26
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/collage-collective-qvac-art-classes/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20260421T175429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T175429Z
UID:10013117-1789776000-1789862399@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:Open and Tested Georgia State Championships - USPA Powerlifting
DESCRIPTION:Limited to 120 lifters \nThis event has both Tested and Non Tested Divisions available \nRefund Policy: No Refunds\, transfers allowed to one of our meets on a case by case basis. \nRegistration closes: September 4\, 2026 \nFor the Tested Division: Drug testing by urinalysis. Drug Testing will be a 10% targeted random selection based on the top Dots scores. \nEvents: Full Power\, Bench Only\, Deadlift Only\, Push Pull\nCategory: Raw\, Classic Raw\, Single Ply\, Multi Ply \nWeigh in Schedule:\nFriday\, September 18\, 2026 – 9:00 am to 10:30 am or 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.\nNo same days weigh-ins under any circumstances \nEvent Schedule:\nWarmup: 8:00 am\nLifting Begins: 9:00 am \nAwards:\nOpen: 1st – 3rd place in each weight class\nJunior 10-12\, 13-15\, 16-17\, 18-19\, 20-23: 1st – 3rd place in each weight class and age group\nSubmaster 35-39: 1st – 3rd place in each weight class\nMaster 40-44\, 45-49\, etc.: 1st – 3rd place in each weight class and age group.\nBest Lifter: Awards given to each qualified lifter with 5 or more competitors in their class. \nQualifier For:\nAny IPL Competition or USPA National Level Competition with the necessary qualifying total during the appropriate qualifying period.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/open-and-tested-georgia-state-championships-uspa-powerlifting/
LOCATION:The Beast Sports Center\, 206 College Avenue Southeast\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Events,Main Calendar,Sports Alliance
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ORGANIZER;CN="USPA Georgia":MAILTO:uspagapowerliftingsmith@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20260613T200332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T200332Z
UID:10013225-1790013600-1790019000@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Wheel Throwing & Surface Design - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Join the Quinlan for a beginner-friendly pottery class with Gracie Jeffords! \nStudents must be 10 or older unless approved by the instructor. \nUnless specified\, classes include 25 lbs. of clay\, glazing\, and firing.​ \n$210 per session. \nVisit the link for more information or to register for a session!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/beginner-wheel-throwing-2-qvac/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20260603T152340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T152340Z
UID:10013304-1790359200-1790366400@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:Collage Collective - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Collage Collective\nEvery Friday in June | 6 PM – 8 PM\nBYOB | 18+ | $10 per session\nDrop-ins welcome | Basic supplies included | June 5\, 12\, 19\, 26
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/collage-collective-qvac-art-classes/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20260613T200332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T200332Z
UID:10013226-1790618400-1790623800@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Wheel Throwing & Surface Design - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Join the Quinlan for a beginner-friendly pottery class with Gracie Jeffords! \nStudents must be 10 or older unless approved by the instructor. \nUnless specified\, classes include 25 lbs. of clay\, glazing\, and firing.​ \n$210 per session. \nVisit the link for more information or to register for a session!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/beginner-wheel-throwing-2-qvac/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20260223T162647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T162647Z
UID:10012982-1790841600-1790874000@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:History of Halloween in Northeast Georgia - NEGA History Center
DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Georgia History Center is highlighting the history of Halloween observances and superstitions in our region this October! Stay tuned for more info! \n  \n*****Date and time will be updated soon!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/nega-history-center-history-of-october-in-our-region/
LOCATION:NEGA History Center\, 322 Academy St NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar,US250
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEGA History Center":MAILTO:info@negahc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20260603T152340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T152340Z
UID:10013305-1790964000-1790971200@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:Collage Collective - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Collage Collective\nEvery Friday in June | 6 PM – 8 PM\nBYOB | 18+ | $10 per session\nDrop-ins welcome | Basic supplies included | June 5\, 12\, 19\, 26
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/collage-collective-qvac-art-classes/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20260613T200332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T200332Z
UID:10013227-1791223200-1791228600@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Wheel Throwing & Surface Design - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Join the Quinlan for a beginner-friendly pottery class with Gracie Jeffords! \nStudents must be 10 or older unless approved by the instructor. \nUnless specified\, classes include 25 lbs. of clay\, glazing\, and firing.​ \n$210 per session. \nVisit the link for more information or to register for a session!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/beginner-wheel-throwing-2-qvac/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20260603T152340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T152340Z
UID:10013306-1791568800-1791576000@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:Collage Collective - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Collage Collective\nEvery Friday in June | 6 PM – 8 PM\nBYOB | 18+ | $10 per session\nDrop-ins welcome | Basic supplies included | June 5\, 12\, 19\, 26
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/collage-collective-qvac-art-classes/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.exploregainesville.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Collage-Collective-1-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20260613T200332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T200332Z
UID:10013228-1791828000-1791833400@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Wheel Throwing & Surface Design - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Join the Quinlan for a beginner-friendly pottery class with Gracie Jeffords! \nStudents must be 10 or older unless approved by the instructor. \nUnless specified\, classes include 25 lbs. of clay\, glazing\, and firing.​ \n$210 per session. \nVisit the link for more information or to register for a session!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/beginner-wheel-throwing-2-qvac/2026-10-12/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20260506T183218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T183218Z
UID:10013143-1791892800-1791896400@www.exploregainesville.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20260603T152340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T152340Z
UID:10013307-1792173600-1792180800@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:Collage Collective - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Collage Collective\nEvery Friday in June | 6 PM – 8 PM\nBYOB | 18+ | $10 per session\nDrop-ins welcome | Basic supplies included | June 5\, 12\, 19\, 26
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/collage-collective-qvac-art-classes/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.exploregainesville.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Collage-Collective-1-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20241007T155031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T172541Z
UID:10009260-1792234800-1792254600@www.exploregainesville.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20241007T154245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T153041Z
UID:10009252-1792281600-1793491199@www.exploregainesville.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20260613T200332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T200332Z
UID:10013229-1792432800-1792438200@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Wheel Throwing & Surface Design - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Join the Quinlan for a beginner-friendly pottery class with Gracie Jeffords! \nStudents must be 10 or older unless approved by the instructor. \nUnless specified\, classes include 25 lbs. of clay\, glazing\, and firing.​ \n$210 per session. \nVisit the link for more information or to register for a session!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/beginner-wheel-throwing-2-qvac/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T233122
CREATED:20251201T210958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T211224Z
UID:10011993-1792764000-1792771200@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:Expressive Art as Therapy: Grief and Loss with Dawn Columbo - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The arts can be supportive when experiencing grief and loss. Grief can be the end of a relationship\, and/or the loss of a loved one. The act of creating something tangible can serve as a form of expression and allow your thoughts and feelings to guide and move you through the journey. \nYou can create your own art through monthly sessions. You can work at your own pace with at least 3 options available. The art materials/examples will be provided. \n​No prior art experience is necessary. No pressure to talk. Just be present\, and allow the process of creative writing\, collage\, painting\, and other art forms be a catalyst for self-care. \nMembers: $40\, Non-members: $65
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/art-expression-for-grief-and-loss/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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