Get Out to Car Show, "Plan 9 From Outer Space"
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.
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Friday, April 26, 2013
Friday, April 19, 2013
Get Out to Baseball, Plants, Fashion, Family Fun
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, …
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Friday, April 5, 2013
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Get Out to Art, Comics, Pets, Fashion
This weekend get out to a solo exhibit of recent paintings, prints and drawings by Marietta artist Pedro Gonzalez; a pet adoption in East Cobb; the Uniquely Us Kids & Teens Fashion Show in Smyrna; or the 25th Annual Fundraiser for Special Olympics-Cobb.
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" books will be sold at this event. Prices start at $1. Local authors will also be on hand to sell their books. When: Saturday, April 6, 11 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Where: Cobb County …
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Thursday, March 7, 2013
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Get Out to Vegas on the Square, Pancake Breakfast, 'Alice in Wonderland'
This weekend get out to the Strand Theatre's 2013 Vegas Show; the Smyrna Kiwanis Annual Pancake Breakfast; "Alice in Wonderland" at the Art Place Mountain View; the North Cobb High School Tennis Mixer & Silent Auction and more.
The Vegas Show 2013 What: The Strand stage will be transformed into a Vegas variety show with showstoppers and impersonators highlighting the talents of Elvis, Madonna, The Temptations and more. When: Thursday, March 7, Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Where: The Strand Theatre, Marietta Cost: $28 North Cobb High School Tennis Mixer & Silent Auction What: The North Cobb High School tennis team is hosting a tennis mixer and silent auction. The mixer is open to players of all levels. The silent auction will start at 6 p.m. and last bids will be accepted at 9:30 p.m. lptennis.org. When: Friday, March 8 at 6 p.m. Where:Legacy Park tennis courts and clubhouse, 4201 Legacy Park Cir NW, …
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
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The Weekender: Piccadilly Circus, Murder Mystery, Bingo
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.
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 p.m., 877-373-0477, thefuncircus.com Cost: Child General Admission: $8; Child Ringside VIP: $18; Adult: $28; Adult Ringside: $38. Annual Prom Dress Consignment Sale What: Strength in Stilettos, a non-profit organization that includes students from Allatoona High and Kennesaw Mountain High, will host the 3rd Annual Prom Dress Consignment Sale. Where: Allatoona High When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2. Bingo What: $1500 in cash prizes. Five $100…
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
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Weekender: Breakfast with Beauty and the Beast, Animal Rescue Yard Sale
Take a look at this roundup of events in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Counties, Feb. 21 through Feb. 24, including breakfast with "Beauty and the Beast" characters to benefit the Marietta High Drama Department, story time at a library and a dinner theater.
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 Chick-fil-A will host Breakfast with Beauty and the Beast to benefit the Marietta High School Drama Department. Enjoy breakfast with the costumed characters of Beauty and Beast as well as the Chick-fil-A “Eat Mor Chikin” Cow. Students from the Marietta High School Drama Department will be on-site to sell tickets, t-shirts and light-up roses from the production. "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: …
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Friday, February 15, 2013
Weekender: Arbor Day Celebrations, Candy Land Dance, 'Dracula'
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. …
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Saturday, February 9, 2013
Things to Do This Weekend: Oysterfest, Cupid Chase, Film Fest
Looking for fun activities this weekend? Check these events happenings in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Counties.
Friday, February 8, 2013
The Weekender: Cupid Chase, Film Festival, Dinner and Dancing
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 …
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Friday, January 25, 2013
The Weekender: Sip, Swirl and Twirl at the Marietta Museum of History
Other weekend offerings include an art exhibit and a run to raise money for the medical expenses of a Lassiter High graduate.
Free Help for Georgia Homeowners When: 1 p.m. Friday Where: Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Pkwy. SE, Atlanta | Get directions Why Go: Some of the nation's largest mortgage companies will be on hand to work one-on-one with homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments or facing foreclosure. Price: Free Christopher Heitzman Benefit 5K Run When: 7:30 a.m. Saturday Where: Lassiter High School, 2601 Shallowford Rd., Marietta | Why Go: Help raise money for the medical expenses of Heitzman, a Lassiter High graduate who was seriously injured in July in a car accident. Price: Pre-registration for the run is $20 in advance and $25 the day of the race. KSU Annual Art Faculty Exhibition When: 1 p.m. Saturday Where: Kennesaw State …
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9:16 am on Friday, April 26, 2013
After Plan 1-8 failed miserably...the humans will not know what hit them with Plan 9. Address is actually 25 Powder Springs Street across from The Alley theatre in a new space on the square. The unholy trinity of Vampira Purple Pale Ale from our own local Burnt Hickory Brewery, Carny sideshow feats from Captain & Maybelle and the worst film of all time from the worst director of all time, Plan 9 … more ›