Kids & Boomers
oswell offers many unique experiences for youth, Radults and baby boomers, from outdoor activities to
live music to gaming tournaments. In Roswell, there’s something for everyone.
The Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art boasts more than 400 diverse works of art produced by Roswell’s Artist-in-Residence program. The 22,000-squarefoot museum opened in 1994 when founder Donald B. Anderson decided to share his private collection with the public. Throughout the year, the museum hosts events such as concerts, dinners and conversations with artists.
The Roswell Museum and Art Center has an extensive collection of art, including pieces from the Santa Fe and Taos art colonies, and the largest public collection of reEnjoy espresso, tea, sandwiches and sweet treats seven gional art by artists Henriette Wyeth and Peter Hurd. The museum also offers a selection of art classes for children, days a week at Stellar Coffee Co. on Main Street. The teens and adults. Previous classes have included clay, coffee shop features works by local artists and features drawing, fused glass and guitar. Registration fees for the free, live and local music. classes vary, and there may be a separate fee for materiThe Unity Center hosts concerts and gaming tournaals. Admission to view the collection is free. ments for youth so students can have a safe place to hang The Gallery on Main Street offers various opportuni- out after school. The center also gives students access to ties for art entertainment. Learn to paint, draw or make computers, pool tables, televisions and gaming systems. jewelry while sipping wine with friends for a nominal The Roswell Public Library hosts many educational fee. There is also the opportunity to be paired with a local artist for individual lessons depending on what your programs for children, youth and adults. There’s a summer reading program for children, teens and adults that interests are. offers prizes for participants who keep track of their reading times. Additionally, there are author visits, talks, and classes on how to use the technology at the library. The program Children’s StoryTime for preschool through third-grade children is on Wednesdays and Saturdays. There’s also a visitors’ checkout program, audio books on wheels for the blind and braille books for children. Meeting and study rooms are available at the library. The Robert H. Goddard Planetarium presents star shows, multimedia presentations, and hands-on activities for children and families. The planetarium was opened in 1969 and is a collaboration between the Roswell Independent School District and the Roswell Museum and Art Center. There are two movie theaters in Roswell. Icon Cinema is located in the south part of town, while Allen Galaxy 8 is located on the north end of town. Icon offers all-youcan-eat popcorn and drinks, while Galaxy 8 offers comfortable reclining chairs. Pair-A-Dice Game Shack offers residents and visitors the opportunity to play shelves of free board games for anyone to play and hosts different game nights every week. Bitter Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is located in two separate sections in central Chaves County and is a few miles northeast of the city. The refuge was established in 1937 to provide a habitat for migratory birds such as
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