Thursday, February 9, 2012
A book signing, martinis and music, 5K, tree planting, gala and more—Marietta has a variety of events you can enjoy this weekend.
1. Join dk Gallery Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. for a book signing of “Quarter-Peeled Oranges.” This book of poems written by Marietta neurologist Bruce Gillett is a tribute to his wife, Dale Gillett, who lost her 17 year battle with breast cancer. The book began as grief writing and evolved into a poetic love story. Quarter-Peeled Oranges includes illustrations by Bill Needs, a vocational rehabilitation counselor. Learn more about this beautiful love story. 2. Join the Marietta-Cobb Museum of Art for Martinis & Music. Celebrate the museum's exhibitions, volunteers, sponsors and community involvement with music from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. 3. Come out to the Mardi Gras Run 5K on Saturday (5K 8 a.m. 1K 8:45 a.m., Tot Trot 9 a.m.). Start and …
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Proceeds from the sale of the book “Quarter-Peeled Oranges" benefit the greater Atlanta affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Bruce Gillett, a Marietta neurologist, married his sweetheart of 47 years March 20, 1966. The couple has two children, Brent, 42, and Brian, 39. Dale Pomerance Gillett was diagnosed with breast cancer. Seventeen years later, in 2010, she lost her battle against the disease. Bruce admits that after losing his wife he was terribly depressed. He joined a bereavement group, and part of the group was journaling. "I had a lot of feelings of sadness inside of me and things just flowed," he explained. The eventual result was a beautifully crafted love story in the form of poetry, Quarter-Peeled Oranges. Through poetry Bruce channelled his feelings and began to heal. "At first it was a collection of emotions," Bruce said, "and then I thought of …
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Take a look at what is going on in Marietta this weekend.
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
1. Join Angels Among Us Pet Rescue on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. for a pet adoption event at The Avenue East Cobb, located at 4475 Roswell Rd. 2. Quarter-Peeled Oranges a book written by Marietta neurologist Bruce Gillett, is a love story written in poetry form as a tribute to Gillett’s late wife, Dale, who courageously fought advanced breast cancer for 17 years and lost her battle in 2010. Gillett, along with his illustrator, Bill Needs, will be at The Avenues at West Cobb Barnes and Noble Saturday to sign copies of their book. All proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Atlanta Affiliate. 3. Atlanta Lyric Theatre presents The Sound of Music at The Strand Theatre. The Sound of Music …
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Proceeds from the sale of the book “Quarter-Peeled Oranges" benefit the greater Atlanta affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Quarter-Peeled Oranges a book of poems written by Marietta neurologist Bruce Gillett, is a love story written in poetry form as a tribute to Gillett’s late wife, Dale, who courageously fought advanced breast cancer for 17 years and lost her battle in 2010. After a chance meeting at an art exhibition, the author chose to collaborate with Bill Needs, a Marietta vocational rehabilitation counselor, to provide the illustrations for the book. Quarter-Peeled Oranges is published by Southern Lion Books, and all proceeds from its sale benefit the Greater Atlanta Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Quarter-Peeled Oranges began as grief-writing, enabling Gillett to begin to heal after his wife’s passing. The author’s writings evolved into a …
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Vicki Hammond
5:38 pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2011
I would love a copy ~thanks let me know if you have paypay set up or if I need to mail you a check. vhwillow@gmail.com more ›