Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Public Events at Clarence Brown Conference Center 3/31-5/12

Media release: While the Clarence Brown Conference Center is pleased to welcome its first sporting event this weekend, the center is looking forward to upcoming public events including concerts, debates, expos, and more.  Full event details can be found at www.BrownConferenceCenter.com.  Here are just a few of the upcoming activities:
 

USA Gymnastics Level 9, Level 10, Xcel Silver, Gold and Platinum Georgia State Championships – March 23-25

Hosted by the City of Cartersville Recreation Department and presented by the Cartersville Twisters Booster Club.  Admission: $15.00 adults, $10 children and senior citizens ages 60+, Free ages 5 & under.  Weekend passes are $25 and $18.  See www.CartersvilleTwisters.com.

Sheriff's Benefit Sing – March 23

Featuring the return of The Diplomats, Matt Dibler and Renewed Trio at 7 PM.  Free admission.  A love offering will be taken.

2012 Bartow County Commissioner Candidate's Debate – March 27

Presented by NewsTalk AM 1270 WYXC in Carter Hall from 7:00-9:00 PM.  The public is welcome and the debate will be broadcast live.  See www.NewsTalk1270.com.  

2012 Northwest Georgia Women's Expo – March 31

Now in its fourth year, the Northwest Georgia Women's Expo will be bigger than ever before.  The event takes place from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.  Admission is $5 per person.  With a promise of "Something for Every Woman" this show doesn't disappoint with 70 expert presenters and exhibits in health, fashion, beauty, finance, fitness, food and lifestyle.  Everyone attending will have the opportunity to win $1,000 in cash prizes.  The popular "Taste of Bartow" will feature samples from some of the best area restaurants.  Sponsors:  Coosa Valley Credit Union, Cartersville Medical Center, City Swirl Frozen Yogurt, Merle Norman Hiram, Georgia Power, the Olive Branch Boutique, Arbonne Susan Hammond/Nancy Womack, PT Solutions Physical Therapy, Century Bank of Georgia, Susan Stephens Designs, Vein Center of Northwest GA, and Keep Bartow Beautiful.  For complete details see www.nwgawomensexpo.com.

Firefighter/Explorer Competition – April 21

Hosted by the Cartersville Fire Department and the Bartow County Fire Department from 9 AM-3 PM. Bring the whole family to see firefighters in action.  In addition to popular drills such as the Bucket Brigade and Busted Hose Replacement, there will be Fire and EMS equipment on display, a raffle and concessions for purchase.  Admission is FREE!

The Singing Cookes in Concert – April 27

A return engagement by the popular Gospel group as they share 50 years of favorite hymns beginning at 7 PM.  Tickets are $10 per person, CASH ONLY at the door or charge by phone 706-252-1048.  See www.SingingCookes.com.

Steps of Faith Spring Praise Dance Concert – May 12

A Christian dance praise performance by Steps of Faith Dance Company.  Performances at 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM.  Seats $10 each, available April 9 online at www.ticketalternative.com.

In addition to these events look for the return of the very popular Gun & Knife Show this summer.  This event attracted more than 2,400 people to its most recent event at the Clarence Brown Conference Center in February.  See www.BrownConferenceCenter.com for future events.

ABOUT THE CLARENCE BROWN CONFERENCE CENTER

The center encompasses 44,000 sq. ft. and includes 15 interior rental spaces designed to exceed the connectivity and function required by today's event planners.  The 20-acre campus includes the Bartow Amphitheater and Pavilion, reflection ponds and walking trails.  The facility, whose name was chosen by business and civic leaders to honor Bartow County Commissioner Clarence Brown,  opened on September 20, 2010, and achieved LEED® Gold certification in September 2011.  Administered by the Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau, the CBCC houses the Georgia Regional Visitor Information Center for Cartersville and all of Bartow County, Georgia.  The facility is located at 5450 Georgia Highway 20 in Cartersville, accessible from I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 west.  The administrative offices are open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and the facility is available for rent daily 7 a.m.-midnight.  Call 770-606-5763 or see www.BrownConferenceCenter.com.

 

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