Friday, April 26, 2013
This weekend get out to a book signing and dog rescue adoption event in East Cobb, a car show in Smyrna, "Plan 9 From Outer Space" on Marietta Square, and Good Mews Spring Flea Market.
Book Signing, Mutt Madd-ness Dog Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, April 27, 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Haven the Dog Spot, Olde Towne Shopping Center, 736 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta GA 30068 What: The Daily Rounds of a Hound is a children’s picture book written with a quirky rhyming style. The characters have been brought to life by illustrator Britt Sekulic and are both colorful and whimsical. Mutt Madd-ness is a Marietta-based no kill dog rescue. KSU 2013 Student Dance Concert When: April 26, 27 at 8 p.m. Where: Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA Cost: $20 What: An evening of innovative senior choreography projects performed by the KSU Dance Company. A celebration of the artistic and choreographic excellence …
Friday, April 19, 2013
This weekend get out to the Mad Hatter Tea Party & Fashion Show in Acworth, a day of baseball and family fun at Sewell Park, the Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw and the Georgia Native Plant Society's Annual Spring Plant Sale in Marietta.
2013 Family Fun Day When: Saturday, April 20, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Where: Sewell Park, 2055 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA What: Enjoy a day of baseball and family fun at Sewell Park. There will be activities for all ages, including: a bounce house, inflatable slide, dunk tank, face painting, silent auction, MLB pitch, hit and run competition, and food and frozen treats. Georgia Native Plant Society's Annual Spring Plant Sale When: Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: McFarlane Nature Park, 280 Farm Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30067 What: The Georgia Native Plant Society's Annual Spring Plant Sale offers native plants for every garden whether you have sun or shade; wet or dry soil; or any combination in between including ground covers, …
Friday, April 5, 2013
This weekend get out to a pet adoption in East Cobb; the Uniquely Us Kids & Teens Fashion Show in Smyrna; the 25th Annual Fundraiser for Special Olympics-Cobb; and more.
Adoptable Pets Meet & Greet What: Stop by Petco to meet pets in need of loving homes. When: Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. Where: Petco, 1100 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA Art Exhibit at 2 Rules: "Square Root" by Pedro Gonzalez What: 2 Rules Fine Art gallery presents "Square Root," a solo exhibit of recent paintings, prints and drawings by Marietta artist Pedro A. Gonzalez. These artworks reflect the origins of alphabet systems, signs and symbols. Most of the works are square in shape and draw inspiration from ancient scripts, petroglyphs and codices. When: Through April 27 Where: 2 Rules Fine Art, 85 Church St NE, Marietta, GA Cost: Free Comic Books, Collectibles on Sale at Marietta Event What: Donated comic books and older "collectible" …
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Get out to the Young Actors Playhouse's "Beauty and the Beast" and Out of the Box Theatre's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" on Marietta Square, Touch-A-Truck in Kennesaw, tours of Shoupade Park and more.
YAP Presents "Beauty and the Beast" When: Friday, March 15, 7 p.m. Where: Former Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave SW, Marietta What: Young Actors Playhouse (YAP) presents the musical Beauty and the Beast. It tells the classic story of Belle, a young woman, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. Cost: $15 Touch-A-Truck When: Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. Where: 2828 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw Get up-close and personal with larger-than-life trucks, heavy construction and public safety equipment, cool cars, specialty vehicles, and even a flying machine. Over 40 vehicles will be on …
Thursday, March 7, 2013
This weekend get out to the the Strand Theatre's 2013 Vegas Show; "Alice in Wonderland" at the Art Place Mountain View; a pancake breakfast; and more.
"Alice in Wonderland" What: Join Curtain Call Youth Players on an adventure as they present Alice in Wonderland. An audacious Alice tries to take in everything that Wonderland has to offer - beauty, madness, logic and friendship. When: March 7-10. Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m., Sunday at 6 p.m. Where: The Art Place Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta, GA 30066 Cost: Tickets are $10. For more information, contact info@ccyp.org or call 404-692-CCYP (2297). Bike Night & Plowboys What: Come out to Locals Bar & Grill for its first bike night event. The night will be rocked with live music from Plowboys, freebies and food and drinks. When: Friday, March 8 at 8 p.m. Where: Locals Bar & Grill, …
Friday, March 1, 2013
Take a look at this roundup of events in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Counties, including the 3rd annual Prom Dress Consignment Sale, a murder mystery dinner, bingo, story time, an art show, a circus and more.
Walton Drama presents Irving Berlin's "Annie Get Your Gun" What: The musical is a fictionalized version of the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and her romance with sharpshooter Frank Butler. Where: Walton High School Theater, 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta When: Feb. 28, March 1, 7 p.m.; and March 2, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Cost: $10 general seating, $15 reserved seating (online) Website: WaltonDrama.com Piccadilly Circus What: The ‘Cossak Warriors’ on horseback; Motorcycle Nitro Cowboys in the globe of Death; camels and zebras performing with ponies; clowns and comedy acts and more. Where: Jim Miller Park Arena, 2245 Callaway Rd., Marietta 30008 When: Sunday, March 3 at 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6…
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Take a look at this roundup of events in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Counties for Feb. 21 through Feb. 24, including: breakfast with Beauty and the Beast, Find a Honey for Your Bunny and the Annual Animal Rescue Yard Sale.
"Bedside Manners" Dinner Theatre Dessert and Coffee Show When: Thursday, Feb. 21, 8 pm and Friday, Feb. 22, 8 pm; Feb. 23 Where: The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta Cost: $15.00 What: Poor Ferris has agreed to mind his sister’s seedy little English countryside Inn for the weekend while she’s away on vacation. It's a quite little place until two couples arrive; each sneaking off to the countryside for a weekend of forbidden romance. Dessert and Coffee shows are Feb. 21&22 and tickets are $15 at 8pm. Dinner show is Feb. 23 and tickets are $25. Breakfast with Beauty and the Beast Benefits Marietta High Drama Department When: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 8 to 10:30 a.m. Where: Chick-fil-A, 2555 Dallas Hwy SW, Marietta, GA What: The …
Friday, February 15, 2013
Take a look at this roundup of events in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Counties, Feb. 15 through Feb. 17.
Douglasville Arbor Day Event What: Keep Douglasville Beautiful invites you to celebrate Arbor Day with tree plantings at Jessie Davis Park. The event will include an educational workshop led by a certified arborist, a tree planting demonstration and free pecan seedlings. Where: Davis Park, 7775 Malone St, Douglasville When: Friday, Feb. 15, 9 a.m. "Beehive: The 60's Musical" What: Beehive is a rockin’ musical celebration of the girl groups who left their mark on 60’s music and on many of our lives. Relive music’s golden era and an empowering time in history with "The Name Game," "The Beat Goes On," "Respect," "Natural Woman," "My Boyfriend’s Back," "One Fine Day," "To Sir With Love," "It’s My Party," "Proud Mary," "Downtown" and more. …
Friday, February 8, 2013
Take a look at this roundup of events in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Counties, Feb. 8 through Feb. 10.
Oyster and Mardi Gras Festival in Smyrna What: Second Annual Oyster and Mardi Gras Festival. There will be live music, New Orleans-style fare, drink specials, and all kinds of oysters, including po' boy form. When: Friday, Feb. 8 to Tuesday, Feb. 12 Where: Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar, 2840 S. Atlanta Road, Suite B, Smyrna Cost: Feb. 8: Free; Feb. 9: $5 advance, $10 at the door; Feb. 10: $5 advance, $10 at the door; Feb. 11: Free; Feb. 12: $5; More information: smyrnaoystermardigrasfest.com. Cupid Chase 5K Road Race What: PTS Sports is hosting a 5K for couples. More info at http://ptssports.com/events/pts-cupid-chase-5k/ When: 8 a.m. Saturday Where: PTS Sports, 4857 North Main St., Acworth Cost: $25 through Feb. 4 | $30 on race day …
Friday, February 1, 2013
Other weekend offerings include a gospel concert in Dallas and a fashion show in East Cobb.
SATURDAY Cobb County School Board Visits Cobb GOP Breakfast When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday Where: 799 Roswell St. NE, Marietta | Get directions Why Go: Ask your school board representatives questions and listen to their plans to provide the best education for your children. Price: $10 Cobb Alcohol Taskforce Youth Council Summit When: 9 a.m. Saturday Where: 492 North Marietta Pkwy. NE, Marietta | Get directions Why Go: Have fun with community peers who support alcohol and drug-free lifestyles. Price: Free, but registration is required. [UPDATE: All spots have been filled, and walk-ins are not allowed.] Relay for Life of Vinings Kickoff Party When: 1:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Hyatt Place Atlanta/Cobb Galleria, 2876 Spring Hill Pkwy. SE, Smyrna | …
