American Idol Wraps Up at Strand

1. Consider it a great encore performance if you will, but the is offering its second big-screen airing of a television series finale in as many days: This time it's American Idol, which wraps up its 10th season.

Arrive early (at 7 p.m.) for pre-show mingling, concessions and a cash bar. Admission is free, and seating is general admission. Call 770-293-0080 for information.

2. For the Love of Leland is a benefit concert for three-year-old of Marietta who has been battling a rare form of leukemia for two years.

A dinner begins at 6 p.m., followed by a live concert from Yacht Rock Revue and a silent auction. The event will be held at Legacy Park Outdoor Bandstand, 4201 Legacy Park Circle. Tickets are $15 per person in advance or $20 at the door.

Visit www.loveofleland.com or send an email to help@loveofleland.com for information.

3. The Marietta City Council meets today for its committee meetings and regular session beginning at 5:15 p.m. in the council chambers of Marietta City Hall. Every regular session is broadcast live and then archived for future viewing.

4. The Atlanta Regional Commission invites Cobb residents to help shape the future of the Atlanta region by participating in the formal comment period for PLAN 2040. The commission is accepting public comment until June 20 and encourages people to submit comments during a board meeting at 1 p.m. today. For information, visit atlantaregional.com/plan2040, call 404-463-3272 or send an email to PLAN2040@atlantaregional.com.

5. C is for Cookie! It's Cookie Monster's birthday today. Actually, it's the birthday of Frank Oz, who helped create and voice the clever monster!