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Marietta Holiday Happenings

Santa on Marietta Square, the Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour, Symphony on the Square, Santa's Workshop, Sleighbells on the Square 5K, "White Christmas," "The Nutcracker," "The Sanders Family Christmas" and more.

1. Join Santa Claus for his arrival in Marietta and the lighting of the Christmas tree on Thursday, Nov. 29, in Glover Park on the Marietta Square. Festivities will begin at 5 p.m. with performances by local school choruses. Santa will make his grand entrance at 5:20 p.m. and light the giant Christmas tree at 6 p.m. More entertainment will follow while Santa visits with children in the gazebo until 8 p.m.  2. The Sanders Family Christmas at the Strand Theatre will run Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 2012. The holiday show has the sunny-voiced Sanders Family back just before the beginning of World War II. They're quirky, saintly and delightfully melodic as they interpret everybody's favorite bluegrass gospel music. 3. Dec 1 and …

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Get Out to the Gobble Jog and a Weekend of Movies

The weekend fun starts with the Gobble Jog on Marietta Square and continues with showings of "North by Northwest," "The Princess Bride" and "Pandora's Box."

1. It's time for the Gobble Jog - 5 K and 10 K. On Nov. 22 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., runners will fill Glover Park on Marietta Square for the grand event. Races include: Proceeds will benefit MUST Ministries. 2.  "North by Northwest" (1959) (PG) kicks off a weekend of films at the Strand Theatre on Friday, Nov. 23, at 8 p.m. Starring Cary Grant, the film tells the story of Madison Avenue advertising man Roger Thornhill. Thornhill finds himself thrust into the world of spies when he is mistaken for a man by the name of George Kaplan. Foreign spy Philip Vandamm and his henchman Leonard try to eliminate him, but when Thornhill tries to make sense of the case, he is framed for murder. 3. "The Princess Bride" (PG) will celebrate its 25th …

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Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Thanks 4 Gobbling; GLOW at the Strand

Get out to the 27th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show, a Thanksgiving craft for kids, the film "Psycho" at the Strand Theatre, "Glow at the Strand" benefitting the Marietta Schools Foundation and more this weekend in Marietta.

1. Gem & Mineral Society’s 27th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show: Enjoy displays of fossils and minerals, free mineral ID classes and demonstrations at the Cobb Civic Center on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rocks, gemstones, fossils, beads, jewelry and jewelry supplies will be available to view or buy. Free Admission and Parking.  Contact 404-915-3588 or cobbcountymineral.org for more information. 2. Have some fun with the kids at Thanks 4 Gobbling on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Art Station, Big Shanty. The turkey craft takes about 30 to 45 minutes to make and is recommended for ages two to 13. There is a $5 fee and pre-registration is advised. 3. "Psycho" will be presented at the Strand …

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Veterans Day Parade, Cherokee Heights Arts Show, Firearm Safety Seminar

This weekend in Marietta enjoy arts and crafts, music, a firearm safety seminar, "Bertie Higgins and His Band of Pirates" at the Strand Theatre and more events.

1. Celebrate Veterans Day with a parade and ceremony on Marietta Square on Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. The parade starts at Rosweel Street Baptist Church and proceeds to the Square. The ceremony will follow the parade around noon in Glover Park. 2. Don't give up gardening when the weather turns cold. Master gardener Sue Burgess will discuss a variety of plants that one can grow to have a beautiful landscape in the dead of winter on Nov. 9 at noon at the Cobb County Water Lab. 3. "Bertie Higgins and His Band of Pirates" is being presented at the Strand Theatre on Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. Presented by the We Will Not Forget Foundation, proceeds from the event will benefit the children of our fallen heroes in the military, fire and police departments. Jon …

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Ann Rutherford Day Dedication, Martinis & Music, Custer Park, 'The Birds'

Get out to the Holiday Market Bake Sale and Silent Auction to benefit Due West UMC Preschool, Martinis & Music, a tree planting in honor of late actress Ann Rutherford, the Custer Park grand opening and more.

1. It's Martinis & Music on Friday, Nov. 2, at the Marietta-Cobb Museum of Art. Enjoy Martinis, hors d’oeuvres and musical entertainment along with access to all exhibitions from 5:30 to 8:30p.m. 2. The Holiday Market Bake Sale and Silent Auction to benefit Due West UMC Preschool is Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. The event will host more than 45 vendors with hand sewn items, jewelry, pottery, monogramming and more. The Market is located at 3956 Due West Road, Marietta. 3. The public is invited to attend a tree planting and dedication ceremony in honor of late actress Ann Rutherford, who played Scarlett O'Hara's sister, Careen in Gone With the Wind, on what would have been her 95th birthday. The event takes place …

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Zombie Walk, Trick-or-Treat, Costumes, Rock and Roll and More Family Fun

This weekend in Marietta—'Strandemonioum' a rock and roll Halloween special, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K, Marietta Zombie Walk and Cobb Fall Festival of Fun.

Weekend Spotlight: Zombies Walk for a Cause [VIDEO]

Head to Marietta Square and join the walking dead to benefit MUST Ministries on Saturday.

This week's Patch Weekend Spotlight video features Marietta Zombie Walk.  The event takes place this Saturday in Marietta Square, and benefits MUST Ministries. The Infestation (gathering) starts at 5 p.m. in Glover Park and the Feeding (Zombie Walk) starts at 6 p.m. Carnival of Doom, in association with Marietta.com, The Strand, Zenith Design Group and Johnnie MacCracken’s Celtic Pub are sponsoring the event. Keep up with news by subscribing to our free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.

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Zombie Walk, Trick-or-Treat, Costumes, Rock and Roll and More Family Fun

This weekend in Marietta—'Strandemonioum' a rock and roll Halloween special, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K, Marietta Zombie Walk and Cobb Fall Festival of Fun.

1. Friday, Oct. 26 through Wednesday, Oct. 31: Strandemonium: The Strand Theatre will be presenting the rock and roll spectacular Strandemonium Halloween weekend. There will be music for all ages and blood types with classics like “Monster Mash”, “Purple People Eater”, and “Love Potion #9” to current Halloween hits including “Dead Man’s Party”, “Zombie Prom”, and “Bring on the Freaks.” Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. 2. Oct. 27: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K is the American Cancer Society’s premier breast cancer event. Registration starts on Marietta Square at 7 a.m. and the run begins at 8 a.m. 3. Saturday, Oct. 27: Marietta Zombie Walk takes place in Marietta …

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Fall Crafts, Costumes, Pumpkins, Scarecrows on Marietta Square Today

This weekend means arts and crafts, a costume contest, a pumpkin patch and scarecrows on Marietta Square for the Harvest Square Fest, the Boxerstock Music Festival at Jim Miller Park and more.