Friday, February 8, 2013
Want to celebrate Mardi Gras in Cobb County? Enjoy festive food, music and family fun at Saturday's Marietta Mardi Gras 5K Run.
This week's Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Weekend & Community Spotlight features the 4th Annual Marietta Mardi Gras 5K Run on the Marietta Square. The event benefits the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta and it's community partners. The 5K run will begin Saturday at 8 a.m., with the 1K beginning at 8:45 a.m. and the Tot-Trot at 9 a.m. For the third year, the Junior League is teaming up with Shoes for the Cure for a shoe drive. All shoe donations are welcome - not just running shoes. There will be bins for drop-off available. Cost is $30 for adults and $15 for Tot-Trot. Visit http://www.marietta5k.com or Junior League of Cobb-Marietta's website for more information and registration.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
The annual celebration occurs each year on the Tuesday before Lent season begins, this year it's Feb. 12.
The annual celebration occurs each year on the Tuesday before Lent season begins, this year it's Feb. 12.
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Wednesday, February 6
Mardi Gras is the culmination of a season of celebrating and eating well and this year the final date to indulge and party is Feb. 12. Here are 10 fun facts about the holiday. Source: ParkRideFlyUSA
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Celebrate Mardi Gras with the 5K Run on Marietta Square, Atkins Park’s Oyster and Mardi Gras Festival in Smyrna, Henry’s Louisiana Grill Mardi Gras celebration in Acworth, a Masquerade Ball, or a Jazz Brunch Buffet in Kennesaw.
Mardi Gras is a week away, Tuesday, Feb. 12; however, Cobb County is kicking off the festivities early with a run on Marietta Square this weekend, a meet and eat for seniors on Thursday, and music and dining events leading up to Fat Tuesday. Take a look at some of the events going on this week and next week, and be sure to share your events in the comments below or in the community calendar. Thursday, February 7 from noon to 2 p.m. Cost: $8.00 Resident; $10 Non-Resident Join the Freeman Poole Senior Center for the Mardi Gras Meet and Eat. Dress to impress. Akil Shakir will be performing live with music from the 70’s. Enjoy a delicious meal too. Call the C. Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservation. Saturday, …
Friday, March 4, 2011
Try these delicious recipes for your Carnival, Mardi Gras and March Madness basketball festivities
March Mayhem begins this week. With celebrations happening over the weekend and continuing through Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday (March 8), one might believe that the last day of the Carnival season would prompt a reprieve after all the debaucheries and gluttonous delirium. It is, after all, the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. But for sports fans, the craziness of March Madness extends opportunities for social gatherings. Lucky for us, the foods for one celebration can be easily interchanged, extended, and/or reproduced for the other. Is there anything better than working efficiently to achieve the simplicity of goodness? Whether you are drawn to the savory dishes or the sweet, chances are the colors of purple, green and …
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Lots of fun happening around Northeast Cobb this weekend.
1.CSO Chamber Chorus Where/When: Marietta First United Methodist Church, 56 Whitlock Ave, Saturday, 8 p.m. Why Go: You enjoy bluegrass and need an evening away. This is a unique blend of choral sounds and a bluegrass string band. Price: $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors 2. Bridal Affairs Exhibition Wedding Expo Where/When: Hilton Marietta Hotel & Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs St SW, Sunday, noon – 5 p.m. Why Go: You want great ideas for your wedding. Price: $5 in advance, $8 at the door. Call 888-507-1145. 3. Mardi Gras on Main Where/When: Main Street, Downtown Woodstock; Friday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Why Go: Mardi Gras is always fun! Enjoy the parade, fresh food and live music. Merchants stay open late for your shopping …
