Museum Mice Tour—Etta Spies With Her Little Eye Name: Museum Mice Tour—Etta Spies With Her Little Eye Date: July 9, 2008 Time: 10:30am URL: http://www.mariettahistory.org Description: Based on programs from the Smithsonian Institute’s Early Enrichment Center, these 45 minute tours are geared towards children aged 3-5 and their parents to introduce them to history through basic concepts. Museum mascots Murray and Etta will help convey the tour themes in a fun way. Marietta Museum of History, 10:30am (770) 794-5730; www.mariettahistory.org Date » Start Date: July 9, 2008 Mount Pleasant Homecoming Name: Mount Pleasant Homecoming Date: July 10, 2008 - August 3, 2008 Time: Call for times URL: http://theatreinthesquare.com Description: The Sanders Family are back! They’re in for some big post-war changes, and you’re in for their signature hymnal-thumping hilarity, all to the tune of more great bluegrass gospel music. Terrific family entertainment! Theatre in the Square Mainstage. For more information and tickets call (770) 422-8369. www.theatreinthesquare.com Date » Start Date: July 10, 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: July 12, 2008 Time: 9am-12 noon URL: http://www.mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Start Date: July 12, 2008 Metro Montage VIII Name: Metro Montage VIII Date: July 12, 2008 - September 13, 2008 Time: Call for times URL: http://www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org Description: A collection of juried artwork featuring Metro-Atlanta artisans. Artists work in a variety of medium and subject matter. Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. For more information and tickets call (770) 528-1444. www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org Date » Start Date: July 12, 2008 Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tour Name: Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tour Date: July 16, 2008 Time: 7:30pm-9pm URL: http://www.ghostsofmarietta.com Description: The tour begins at the Marietta Wine Market with a glass of wine and a couple stories of Marietta’s ghostly past followed by a one hour walking ghost tour around the Square. Marietta Wine Market. For more information and tickets call (770) 919-1574. www.ghostsofmarietta.com Date » Start Date: July 16, 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: July 19, 2008 Time: 9am-12 noon URL: http://www.mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Start Date: July 19, 2008 Glover Park Evening Concert Series Name: Glover Park Evening Concert Series Date: July 25, 2008 Time: 8:00pm URL: http://www.mariettaga.gov Description: The Glover Park Concert Series is the place to be in Marietta the last Friday evening of each month, April through August. Bring a blanket and enjoy a free concert with A1A (Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band). Historic Marietta Square. (770) 794-5601 Date » Start Date: July 25, 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: July 26, 2008 Time: 9am-12 noon URL: http://www.mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Start Date: July 26, 2008 Christmas in July Name: Christmas in July Date: July 26, 2008 Time: All Day Description: Come enjoy some hot holiday fun! Shops on the Square will have special deals and sidewalk sales, crafts for kids and pictures with Santa. Bring a toy donation to benefit Cobb Christmas. 9am-3pm: Fill the Fur Bus--donations to Cobb Christmas 11am-2pm: Entertainment provided by DJ Arthur Vaughn of A&R Sounds 11am: Historic Marietta Trolley Tour 11:30am-1:30pm: Readings from Elf on the Shelf (on the half hour) 12pm: Santa arrives in the Square on the Vintage Fire Truck 12pm-3pm: Photos with Santa 12pm-3pm: Children's Craft Area 12:30pm-2pm: Historic Marietta Trolley Tour 2pm-4pm: Pebblebrook High School for the Performing Arts Jazz Band Historic Marietta Square; N/C; (770) 429-1115. www.mariettasquarecom Date » Start Date: July 26, 2008 First Fridays on the Square Name: First Fridays on the Square Date: August 1, 2008 Time: Till 8pm Description: Participating merchants on the Marietta Square will stay open late for twilight shopping the first Friday of the month April-October. (770) 429-1115 Date » Start Date: August 1, 2008 First Friday Art Walk Name: First Friday Art Walk Date: August 1, 2008 Time: 5pm-8pm Description: Come enjoy an Art Walk, the newest event on the Square. Not only will art galleries be featured, but merchants will also be displaying local, original works of art in their shops. Pick up an Art Walk map, which denotes what locations are featured and what artists will be spotlighted that evening. Maps of the venues are available at each participating merchant and at the Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau. At each Art Walk stop you'll have your map stamped. After you finish the Walk, you can turn your completed map (with 10 locations stamped) into the Art Walk Headquarters at the Rod Sheriff Studio for a free gift bag. The Historic Marietta Trolley will make it easier to get to all the Art Walk stops that evening. They are running a free shuttle service that evening from 5pm-8pm. (770) 429-1115 Date » Start Date: August 1, 2008 Scary-Etta Trolley Ghost Tour Name: Scary-Etta Trolley Ghost Tour Date: August 1, 2008 Time: 8pm-9:30pm URL: http://www.ghostsofmarietta.com Description: Join Ghosts of Marietta and The Historic Marietta Trolley Company for a 90 minute “spirited” ride aboard the trolley. Reservations must be made in advance. For more information and tickets call (770) 425-1006. www.ghostsofmarietta.com Date » Start Date: August 1, 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: August 2, 2008 Time: 9am-12 noon URL: http://www.mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Start Date: August 2, 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: August 9, 2008 Time: 9am-12 noon URL: http://www.mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Start Date: August 9, 2008 Museum Mice Tour—Murray and Etta Count Collections Name: Museum Mice Tour—Murray and Etta Count Collections Date: August 13, 2008 Time: 10:30am URL: http://www.mariettahistory.org Description: Based on programs from the Smithsonian Institute’s Early Enrichment Center, these 45 minute tours are geared towards children aged 3-5 and their parents to introduce them to history through basic concepts. Museum mascots Murray and Etta will help convey the tour themes in a fun way. Marietta Museum of History, 10:30am For more information call (770) 794-5730; www.mariettahistory.org Date » Start Date: August 13, 2008 Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure Name: Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure Date: August 13, 2008 - September 21, 2008 URL: http://www.theatreinthesquare.com Description: Edge-of -your-seat mystery, witty dialogue and the classic fictional characters created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are brought together in a sparkling new version of the 1899 play. Theatre in the Square Mainstage. For more information and tickets call (770) 422-8369. www.theatreinthesquare.com Date » Start Date: August 13, 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: August 16, 2008 Time: 9am-12 noon URL: http://www.mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Start Date: August 16, 2008 Spirts & Spirits Ghost Tour Name: Spirts & Spirits Ghost Tour Date: August 20, 2008 Time: 7:30pm-9:00pm URL: http://www.ghostsofmarietta.com Description: The tour begins at the Marietta Wine Market with a glass of wine and a couple stories of Marietta’s ghostly past followed by a one hour walking ghost tour around the Square. Marietta Wine Market. For more information and tickets call (770) 919-1574. www.ghostsofmarietta.com Date » Start Date: August 20, 2008 Glover Park Evening Concert Series Name: Glover Park Evening Concert Series Date: August 22, 2008 Time: 8:00pm URL: http://www.mariettaga.gov Description: The Glover Park Concert Series is the place to be in Marietta the last Friday evening of each month, April through August. Bring a blanket and enjoy a free concert with The Neons (70's/80's/Classics). Historic Marietta Square. (770) 794-5601 Date » Start Date: August 22, 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: August 23, 2008 Time: 9am-12 noon URL: http://www.mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Start Date: August 23, 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: August 30, 2008 Time: 9am-12 noon URL: http://www.mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Start Date: August 30, 2008 22nd Annual Art in the Park Name: 22nd Annual Art in the Park Date: August 30, 2008 - September 1, 2008 Time: Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday 10am-5pm; Monday 10am-5pm URL: http://www.mariettaartinthepark.com Description: The historic community of Marietta, Georgia invites one and all to experience the 22nd Annual Art in the Park festival, August 30 - September 1, 2008. This fine art extravaganza held each Labor Day weekend is presented by the Marietta Business Association and is proud to be one of the Top 20 Events selected by the Southeast Tourism Society for September. The juried fine art show will spotlight 130 artists whose works include paintings, photography, pottery, graphics, sculptures, jewelry and much more. Artists representing 16 states will display and sell their wares in Glover Park. Back by popular demand is the Interactive Art Alley full of many wonderful and free make and take art stations, which guest’s young and old can discover the hidden artist within. Festival hours will be Saturday, August 30 - Monday, September 1, 10:00 - 5:00 p.m. Admission is free, so bring your family or friends to Art in the Park. For further information, please contact the Marietta Welcome Center at 770-429-1115 or visit The Marietta Business Association's website at www.mariettabusinessassociation.com Date » Start Date: August 30, 2008 Evening with History Lecture Series Name: Evening with History Lecture Series Date: September 4, 2008 Time: 7pm URL: http://www.mariettahistory.org Description: In honor of Little League Month archivist Paul Crater will explore the history of baseball in Atlanta. Lecture begins at 7pm and light refreshments will be served, reservations are requested. Marietta Museum of History; 7pm. For more information call (770) 794-5710; www.mariettahistory.org Date » Start Date: September 4, 2008 Brown Bag Concert Series Name: Brown Bag Concert Series Date: September 4, 2008 URL: http://www.mariettaga.gov Description: Bring your lunch and enjoy a free concert every Thursday in September. Historic Marietta Square; 12pm-1pm. For more information call (770) 794-5601. www.mariettaga.gov Date » Start Date: September 4, 2008 First Fridays on the Square Name: First Fridays on the Square Date: September 5, 2008 Time: Till 8pm Description: Participating merchants on the Marietta Square will stay open late for twilight shopping the first Friday of the month April-October. (770) 429-1115 Date » Start Date: September 5, 2008 First Friday Art Walk Name: First Friday Art Walk Date: September 5, 2008 Time: 5pm-8pm Description: Come enjoy an Art Walk, the newest event on the Square. Not only will art galleries be featured, but merchants will also be displaying local, original works of art in their shops. Pick up an Art Walk map, which denotes what locations are featured and what artists will be spotlighted that evening. Maps of the venues are available at each participating merchant and at the Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau. At each Art Walk stop you'll have your map stamped. After you finish the Walk, you can turn your completed map (with 10 locations stamped) into the Art Walk Headquarters at the Rod Sheriff Studio for a free gift bag. The Historic Marietta Trolley will make it easier to get to all the Art Walk stops that evening. They are running a free shuttle service that evening from 5pm-8pm. (770) 429-1115 Date » Start Date: September 5, 2008 Scary-Etta Trolley Ghost Tour Name: Scary-Etta Trolley Ghost Tour Date: September 5, 2008 Time: 8pm-9:30pm URL: http://www.ghostsofmarietta.com Description: Join Ghosts of Marietta and The Historic Marietta Trolley Company for a 90 minute “spirited” ride aboard the trolley. Reservations must be made in advance. For more information and tickets call (770) 425-1006. www.ghostsofmarietta.com Date » Start Date: September 5, 2008 Museum Mice Tour—Etta’s Favorite Shapes Name: Museum Mice Tour—Etta’s Favorite Shapes Date: September 10, 2008 Time: 10:30am URL: http://www.mariettahistory.org Description: Based on programs from the Smithsonian Institute’s Early Enrichment Center, these 45 minute tours are geared towards children aged 3-5 and their parents to introduce them to history through basic concepts. Museum mascots Murray and Etta will help convey the tour themes in a fun way. Marietta Museum of History, 10:30am. For more information and tickets call (770) 794-5730; www.mariettahistory.org Date » Start Date: September 10, 2008 Brown Bag Concert Series Name: Brown Bag Concert Series Date: September 11, 2008 Time: 12pm-1pm URL: http://www.mariettaga.gov Description: Bring your lunch and enjoy a free concert every Thursday in September. Historic Marietta Square; 12pm-1pm. For more information call (770) 794-5601. www.mariettaga.gov Date » Start Date: September 11, 2008 The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Name: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Date: September 16, 2008 - October 12, 2008 Time: Call for show times URL: http://www.theatreinthesquare.com Description: There are two sides to every story, and its time to hear the Wolf’s version of the classic children’s tale. The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs is a thrilling courtroom dram-edy with music and ham! The Wolf pleads his case to a courtroom full of pigs, and you decide if he's guilty or not! Theatre in the Square Alley Stage. For more information and tickets call (770) 422-8369. www.theatreinthesquare.com Date » Start Date: September 16, 2008 Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tour Name: Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tour Date: September 17, 2008 Time: 7:30pm-9pm URL: http://www.ghostsofmarietta.com Description: The tour begins at the Marietta Wine Market with a glass of wine and a couple stories of Marietta’s ghostly past followed by a one hour walking ghost tour around the Square. Marietta Wine Market For more information and tickets call (770) 919-1574. www.ghostsofmarietta.com Date » Start Date: September 17, 2008 Brown Bag Concert Series Name: Brown Bag Concert Series Date: September 18, 2008 Time: 12pm-1pm URL: http://www.mariettaga.gov Description: Bring your lunch and enjoy a free concert every Thursday in September. Historic Marietta Square; 12pm-1pm For more information call (770) 794-5601. www.mariettaga.gov Date » Start Date: September 18, 2008 Marietta Antique Street Festival Name: Marietta Antique Street Festival Date: September 20, 2008 Time: 9am-5pm URL: http://www.mariettahistory.org/festival.html Description: Held on the Historic Marietta Square, this premiere festival draws over 75 quality antique dealers from around Georgia who will display and sell their wares. Their specialties range from unique collector's items to fine furniture and home decorations. A great selection of glass, porcelains, linens, bottles and collectibles will be available. Car enthusiasts will enjoy the classics on display at the Classic Car show taking place as part of the festival. Date » Start Date: September 20, 2008 Mosaics Name: Mosaics Date: September 22, 2008 - September 23, 2008 Time: Call for show times URL: http://www.georgiadance.com Description: Presented by the Georgia Dance Conservatory. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre at the Cobb County Civic Center For more infomation and tickets call (770) 426-0007. www.georgiadance.com Date » Start Date: September 22, 2008 Brown Bag Concert Series Name: Brown Bag Concert Series Date: September 25, 2008 Time: 12pm-1pm URL: http://www.mariettaga.gov Description: Bring your lunch and enjoy a free concert every Thursday in September. Historic Marietta Square; 12pm-1pm. For more information call (770) 794-5601. www.mariettaga.gov Date » Start Date: September 25, 2008 Glover Park Concert Series Name: Glover Park Concert Series Date: September 26, 2008 Time: 8:00pm URL: http://www.mariettaga.gov Description: The Glover Park Concert Series is the place to be in Marietta the last Friday evening of each month, April through August. Bring a blanket and enjoy a free concert with Tyn Times (Beach/Oldies)). Historic Marietta Square. (770) 794-5601 Date » Start Date: September 26, 2008 Looking Over the President’s Shoulder Name: Looking Over the President’s Shoulder Date: October 1, 2008 - November 9, 2008 Time: Call for show times URL: http://www.theatreinthesquare.com Description: An aspiring opera singer, Alonzo Fields came to work at the White House for a short time but stayed through four presidencies as chief butler. This grandson of a freed slave reflects on one man’s unique service to his country, including the first families and countless notables he knew, and shares his powerful singing voice with us. Theatre in the Square Mainstage. For more information and tickets call (770) 422-8369. www.theatreinthesquare.com Date » Start Date: October 1, 2008 Scarecrows in the Square Name: Scarecrows in the Square Date: October 1, 2008 - November 15, 2008 URL: http://www.mariettaga.gov Description: Scarecrows will be filling the Square this fall. As part of the Harvest Square Arts and Crafts Festival and Halloween Happenings, individuals, groups, businesses, schools and clubs create scarecrows for display in Glover Park or on surrounding streets. Historic Marietta Square (770) 794-5601; www.mariettaga.gov Date » Start Date: October 1, 2008 First Fridays on the Square Name: First Fridays on the Square Date: October 3, 2008 Time: Till 8pm Description: Participating merchants on the Marietta Square will stay open late for twilight shopping the first Friday of the month April-October. (770) 429-1115 Date » Start Date: October 3, 2008 First Friday Art Walk Name: First Friday Art Walk Date: October 3, 2008 Time: 5pm-8pm Description: Come enjoy an Art Walk, the newest event on the Square. Not only will art galleries be featured, but merchants will also be displaying local, original works of art in their shops. Pick up an Art Walk map, which denotes what locations are featured and what artists will be spotlighted that evening. Maps of the venues are available at each participating merchant and at the Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau. At each Art Walk stop you'll have your map stamped. After you finish the Walk, you can turn your completed map (with 10 locations stamped) into the Art Walk Headquarters at the Rod Sheriff Studio for a free gift bag. The Historic Marietta Trolley will make it easier to get to all the Art Walk stops that evening. They are running a free shuttle service that evening from 5pm-8pm. (770) 429-1115 Date » Start Date: October 3, 2008 Scary-Etta Trolley Ghost Tour Name: Scary-Etta Trolley Ghost Tour Date: October 3, 2008 Time: 8pm-9:30pm URL: http://www.ghostsofmarietta.com Description: Join Ghosts of Marietta and The Historic Marietta Trolley Company for a 90 minute “spirited” ride aboard the trolley. Reservations must be made in advance. For more information and tickets call (770) 425-1006. www.ghostsofmarietta.com Date » Start Date: October 3, 2008 Bus Tour on the Georgia Wine Highway Name: Bus Tour on the Georgia Wine Highway Date: October 5, 2008 Time: Call for time URL: http://www.mariettawinemarket.com Description: Join the Marietta Wine Market for a day on the North GA Wine Trail and tour wineries such as Wolf Mountain Winery, Blackstock and Three Sisters. Reservations are required and are limited. For tickets and more information call (770) 919-1574. www.mariettawinemarket.com Date » Start Date: October 5, 2008 Evening with History Lecture Series Name: Evening with History Lecture Series Date: October 7, 2008 Time: 7pm URL: http://www.mariettahistory.org Description: Master Glassblower Don Lillie will speak about the Crystal Palace which stood in England from 1851-1936. Lecture begins at 7pm and light refreshments will be served, reservations are requested. Marietta Museum of History; 7pm. For more information and tickets call (770) 794-5710; www.mariettahistory.org Date » Start Date: October 7, 2008 Museum Mice Tour—Exploring Jobs with Murray Name: Museum Mice Tour—Exploring Jobs with Murray Date: October 8, 2008 Time: 10:30am URL: http://www.mariettahistory.org Description: Based on programs from the Smithsonian Institute’s Early Enrichment Center, these 45 minute tours are geared towards children aged 3-5 and their parents to introduce them to history through basic concepts. Museum mascots Murray and Etta will help convey the tour themes in a fun way. Marietta Museum of History, 10:30am. For more information call (770) 794-5710; www.mariettahistory.org Date » Start Date: October 8, 2008 Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tour Name: Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tour Date: October 18, 2008 Time: 7:30-9pm URL: http://www.ghostsofmarietta.com Description: The tour begins at the Marietta Wine Market with a glass of wine and a couple stories of Marietta’s ghostly past followed by a one hour walking ghost tour around the Square. Marietta Wine Market. For more information and tickets call (770) 919-1574. www.ghostsofmarietta.com Date » Start Date: October 18, 2008 32nd annual Harvest Square Arts & Crafts Festival Name: 32nd annual Harvest Square Arts & Crafts Festival Date: October 18, 2008 Time: 10am-6pm URL: http://www.mariettaga.gov Description: Featuring many local and area artists and craftspeople. Exhibitors will include painting, pottery, woodwork, metal, jewelry, glass, fabric, floral designs, and much more. Historic Marietta Square; 10am-6pm For more information call (770) 794-5601. www.mariettaga.gov Date » Start Date: October 18, 2008 Halloween Happenings Name: Halloween Happenings Date: October 18, 2008 URL: http://www.mariettaga.gov Description: Games and kid friendly activities, costume contest for children under 12 and a pet costume contest. Historic Marietta Square; 1pm-5pm. For more information call (770) 794-5601. www.mariettaga.gov Date » Start Date: October 18, 2008 The Second Annual Art of Wine Expo Name: The Second Annual Art of Wine Expo Date: October 19, 2008 Time: Call for time URL: http://www.mariettawinemarket.com Description: The Marietta Wine Market hosts an afternoon of food, wine, music and art. Spend the afternoon listening to music and tasting over 150 different wines at the beautiful gardens of Brumby Hall. Space is limited so make your reservation early. For more information and tickets call (770) 919-1574. www.mariettawinemarket.com Date » Start Date: October 19, 2008 Evening with History Lecture Series Name: Evening with History Lecture Series Date: November 6, 2008 Time: 7pm URL: http://www.mariettahistory.org Description: Richard Croker returns to paint an indelible picture of the Civil War. He is the author of “To Make Men Free” and “No Greater Courage.” Lecture begins at 7pm and light refreshments will be served, reservations are requested. Marietta Museum of History; 7pm. For more information and tickets call (770) 794-5710; www.mariettahistory.org Date » Start Date: November 6, 2008 Scary-Etta Trolley Ghost Tour Name: Scary-Etta Trolley Ghost Tour Date: November 7, 2008 Time: 8pm-9:30pm URL: http://www.ghostsofmarietta.com Description: Join Ghosts of Marietta and The Historic Marietta Trolley Company for a 90 minute “spirited” ride aboard the trolley. Reservations must be made in advance. For more information and tickets call (770) 425-1006. www.ghostsofmarietta.com Date » Start Date: November 7, 2008 Marietta Square Holiday Open House Name: Marietta Square Holiday Open House Date: November 14, 2008 Time: 6pm-9pm Description: Marietta Square Shops stay open late for a holiday preview. 6pm-9pm; (770) 429-1115. Date » Start Date: November 14, 2008 Christmas at Sweet Apple Name: Christmas at Sweet Apple Date: November 18, 2008 - December 28, 2008 Time: Call for show times URL: http://www.theatreinthesquare.com Description: Warmly human yuletide yarns from the pen of beloved Celestine Sibley returns to the stage. A show that’s sure to become a holiday event. A must for the whole family. Theatre in the Square Alley Stage. For more information and tickets call (770) 422-8369; www.theatreinthesquare.com Date » Start Date: November 18, 2008 Sanders Family Christmas Name: Sanders Family Christmas Date: November 18, 2008 - December 28, 2008 Time: call for show times URL: http://www.theatreinthesquare.com Description: The Sanders singers from Smoke on the Mountain and Mount Pleasant Homecoming are home on the Mainstage again for the holidays. Even though it’s the somber beginning of World War II, the instruments and voices of the Sanders Family brighten up the hearts and lives of all around. Theatre in the Square Mainstage. For more information and tickets call (770) 422-8369; www.theatreinthesquare.com Date » Start Date: November 18, 2008 Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tour Name: Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tour Date: November 19, 2008 Time: 7:30pm-9pm URL: http://www.ghostsofmarietta.com Description: The tour begins at the Marietta Wine Market with a glass of wine and a couple stories of Marietta's ghostly past followed by a one hour walking ghost tour around the Square. Marietta Wine Market. For more information and tickets call (770) 919-1574. www.ghostsofmarietta.com Date » Start Date: November 19, 2008 The Nutcracker Name: The Nutcracker Date: November 20, 2008 - November 29, 2008 Time: Call for show times URL: http://www.georgiadance.com Description: Presented by the Georgia Dance Conservatory. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre at the Cobb County Civic Center For tickets and more information call (770) 426-0007. www.georgiadance.com Date » Start Date: November 20, 2008 Candlelight Shopping on the Square Name: Candlelight Shopping on the Square Date: November 21, 2008 - December 19, 2008 Time: Friday Evenings; 5pm-8pm Description: Marietta Square shops stay open late till 8pm. Date » Start Date: November 21, 2008 Holiday Tree Lighting Name: Holiday Tree Lighting Date: December 4, 2008 Time: 5-8pm URL: http://www.mariettaga.gov Description: Santa will arrive in Marietta around 5:30 p.m. and listen to children's holiday wishes. The giant Christmas tree will light up the night at 6 p.m. Local choruses will provide entertainment. Santa will visit in the Square until 8 p.m. Historic Marietta Square; 5pm-8pm. Date » Start Date: December 4, 2008 Santa on the Square Name: Santa on the Square Date: December 6, 2008 - December 25, 2008 Time: Weekends in December URL: http://www.mariettaga.gov Description: Experience the season in Olde Merry-etta & visit with St. Nick in his brightly decorated workshop. Photos with Santa are available. Re-live memories of Christmas past as you stroll through quaint shops filled with seasonal delights. Historic Marietta Square; (770) 794-5601. www.mariettaga.gov Date » Start Date: December 6, 2008