start the new year with a visit to cowan !  Happy 2020!

revised date! January 30:  Annual Meeting of Cowan Railroad Museum, 6:00 p.m. at Cowan Center for the Arts with a potluck supper beginning at 5:30 p.m.  Support your local museum by attending the annual meeting.  Your time, talent, voice and vote help preserve Cowan Railroad Museum as a bright spot in the middle of town.  Annual dues are $20/individual (or $10/student).  For more information, log on to www.cowanrailroadmuseum.org.  
February 15:  Mardis Gras!  6:00 p.m. at Monterey Station in Cowan.  The 31st Annual Good Shepherd Community Mardis Gras is back in town for another party-filled evening!  The event features a gourmet Cajun buffet, silent auction, live music and dance.  Proceeds will benefit various ministries including Good Samaritan and the Linda Bauman Memorial Scholarship.  Click here for complete information. 
February 29:  Viola de Gamba Concert, 7:30 p.m. in the library building at DuBose Conference Center.  Listen as a group of talented musicians wrap-up a weekend workshop!  The viola de gamba is a bowed string instrument of the Renaissance and baroque periods.  There's no charge for admission.  DuBose is located at 635 College St. in Monteagle. 
March 7 - 14:  Marketplace Consignment Sale!  Franklin County's largest selection of gently used children's clothing is coming to Monterey Station in Cowan!  Come prepared to see bargains galore just in time for the spring and summer season!  Complete information is available at marketplaceconsignment.com.
March 28:  Arts & Ales, noon to 4:30 p.m. at Monterey Station in Cowan.  Join us for "The Most Tasteful Event of 2020!".  Taste the best of local and national craft beers, browse and buy all kinds of locally made art, listen to great live music, watch local art demonstrations, and chase away the winter blues!  Advance tickets are $25/person.  Click here for complete information and on-line ticket sales.  All proceeds benefit the programs and scholarships of the Franklin County Arts Guild.
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