1. Major Theodore "Dutch" Van Kirk, navigator and last surviving crew member of the Enola Gay flight that dropped the bomb on Hiroshima, will be signing books from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19 and May 20 at the Marietta Museum of History's Aviation Wing. 

2. On Sunday at 3 p.m., the Earl Smith Strand Theatre presents The Eagle. Starring Rudolph Valentino the film was released in 1925. The film tells the story of Lt. Valdimir Dubrowsky (Valentino) who flees the Russian Guard after a failed attempt of seduction by the reigning Russian Czar, Louise Dresser.

He then learns that his family’s estate has been stolen from them by an evil nobleman and his father murdered. Valentino then takes on the disguise of The Eagle—a hero to the common people who steals from the rich and gives to the poor.

Tickets can be purchased online at earlsmithstrand.org or by phone at The Strand Box Office (770-293-0080). 

3. Working last weekend? Never get enough of that special mother-daughter time? The Mother-Daughter Jewelry Workshop and Tea is Saturday, May 19 at 10 a.m. at the Marietta-Cobb Museum of Art.

Cost is $15.  Enjoy light refreshments, as you create beautiful jewelry works with the ones you love. Mothers and daughters of all ages are invited. Supplies and light refreshments included. Contact Emily Ryals for more information at education@mariettacobbartmuseum.org or 770-528-1444 x16.

4. Stop by Jim Miller Park for a Electronics Recycling/Shoe Collection on Saturday, May 19 at 9 a.m. All electronic devices and computer components accepted (no appliances) as well as shoes of all kinds. 

5. The Green Thumb Gardening Series #7: Shade and Sun Perennials is Saturday, May 19 at 8:30 a.m. at the Marietta Educational Garden Center. 

• Registration: 8:30 a.m.
• Presentations: 9-11 a.m.
• Lunch (included)
• Private tour of local garden or nursery, some will have plants for sale

The workshop is open to the public and pre-registration is required. More information call 770-426-0538 or email newtonms1968@gmail.com

6. Come out for the Blue Skies Music Festival at the Mable House Arts Center and Barnes Amphitheatre Friday, May 18, at  7 p.m. Join the Cobb Chamber’s Leadership Cobb Class of 2012 as they host a musical event and fundraiser for Blue Skies Ministries. Blue Skies offers week long family retreats to bring hope to families living through the challenges of pediatric cancer. For more information, visit www.summerofblueskies.com.

Check out more events, including a pet adopt-a-thon, the Marietta Greek Festival and concerts in Marietta Square, here.

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