4th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Parade Date: January 21, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Monday Name: 4th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Parade Time: 1pm Description: The 4th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration parade sponsored by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Cobb County Chapter. Parade will begin at the Lockheed Credit Union (430 Commerce Park Dr SE) and make its way to the Square. For more information contact Charlotte Mann at (404) 863-0945. Date » Month: January 2008 Reflections: The Virginia Avery Memorial Art Exhibition Date: January 12, 2008 - March 15, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Reflections: The Virginia Avery Memorial Art Exhibition Time: Contact art museum Description: Presented by the Atlanta Branch of the National League of American Pen Women. This juried exhibition includes works in a variety of media from women artists across the state of Georgia. Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. Date » Month: January 2008 Room Service Date: January 13, 2008 - February 24, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Sunday Name: Room Service Time: Contact Theatre in the Square Description: Often described as one of the great comedy successes of all times, this miles-a-minute, laugh-a-minute farce was also a hilarious Marx Brothers movie. A wily producer makes hide-and-seek attempts to stall creditors and hotel officials while trying to raise each to finance his big Broadway hit. High-gear shenanigans. Theatre in the Square Mainstage. Date » Month: January 2008 Blue Door Date: February 17, 2008 - March 16, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Sunday Name: Blue Door Time: Contact Theatre in the Square Description: There is a belief in many cultures that if you paint your door blue, you ward away evil spirits, or haints. Simon, a middle-class black mathematics professor, is haunted by his ancestors as he wrestles with who he is and what he has become. Beautiful storytelling highlighted with humor and song. Theatre in the Square Alley Stage. Date » Month: February 2008 Daddy Daughter Dance Date: February 10, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Sunday Name: Daddy Daughter Dance Time: 2:30-5:00pm Description: Marietta Parks and Recreation's annual Daddy Daughter Dance open to girls ages 5-12 with their fathers or other special man in their life. Marietta Conference Center & Resort. Date » Month: February 2008 Museum Mice Tour--Etta's Favorite Shapes Date: February 13, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Wednesday Name: Museum Mice Tour--Etta's Favorite Shapes Time: 10:30am 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. Date » Month: February 2008 Easter Egg Hunt Date: March 15, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Easter Egg Hunt Time: 11am-1pm Description: Easter egg hunt for children; lots of prizes and candy for all! Hunt area divided into age groups. Visit with the Easter bunny after the hunt. Laurel Park. Date » Month: March 2008 Museum Mice Tour--Making Music with Murray Date: March 12, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Wednesday Name: Museum Mice Tour--Making Music with Murray Time: 10:30am 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. Date » Month: March 2008 The Belle of Amherst Date: March 9, 2008 - April 20, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Sunday Name: The Belle of Amherst Time: Contact Theatre in the Square Description: The acclaimed work based on the life of Emily Dickinson, America's greatest female poet. This brilliantly conceived one-character show traces her reclusive life from the dreamy, hopeful teenage years until she died at the age of 56. A singer actor vividly recreates those around her who influenced her work as well as her controversial personal life. Theatre in the Square Mainstage. Date » Month: March 2008 The Little Dog Laughed Date: March 30, 2008 - April 27, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Sunday Name: The Little Dog Laughed Time: Contact Theatre in the Square Description: Hollywood at its juiciest. An agent, a movie star, a hustler, and his girlfriend will do anything to get what they want--and the truth isn't even in the running. This season's Broadway comic hit. Outlandish, outrageous and out-loud funny. Advisory: contains strong language and nudity. Theatre in the Square Alley Stage. Date » Month: March 2008 First Friday Art Walk Date: April 4, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: First Friday Art Walk 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. Date » Month: April 2008 First Fridays on the Square Date: April 4, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: First Fridays on the Square 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. Date » Month: April 2008 Glover Park Evening Concert Series Date: April 25, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: Glover Park Evening Concert Series Time: 8pm 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 Prime (oldies/classic rock). Date » Month: April 2008 Museum Mice Tour--Dressing Up with Murray and Etta Date: April 9, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Wednesday Name: Museum Mice Tour--Dressing Up with Murray and Etta Time: 10:30am 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. Date » Month: April 2008 Taste of Marietta Date: April 27, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Sunday Name: Taste of Marietta Time: 11am-7pm Description: Come enjoy lots of food, fun, entertainment and family activities. With over 60 restaurants selling their tastiest tastes, you are sure to leave with a full stomach! Historic Marietta Square. Date » Month: April 2008 The Poetry of Pizza Date: April 27, 2008 - June 8, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Sunday Name: The Poetry of Pizza Time: Contact Theatre in the Square Description: A tasty morsel of a romp with the unlikely pairing of an immigrant Kurdish pizza maker and a scholarly college instructor who finds herself under the spell of the charms of the creative, if a little nutty, pizza artist. Throw in an irascible shop owner and some mistaken identities and you have the savory toppings for a delicious comedy. Theatre in the Square Mainstage. (770) 422-8369 Date » Month: April 2008 2nd Annual Progessive Dinner on the Square Date: May 18, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Sunday Name: 2nd Annual Progessive Dinner on the Square Time: 5:30pm-9:45pm Description: The 2nd Annual Progresive Dinner on the Square benefits Theatre in the Square and the Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre. Tickets are $65. To buy tickets call (770) 422-8369 x 10. Appetizers: 5:30-6:30pm at Theatre in the Square Dinner: 6:45-8:45pm at The Marlow House Dessert: 9:00-9:45pm at Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre Date » Month: May 2008 3rd Annual Go Girl! Festival Date: May 10, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: 3rd Annual Go Girl! Festival Time: 11am-3pm Description: Come celebrate girlhood with fun, games, music, dancing and more on the Marietta Square May 10 from 11am-3pm. Hosted by the Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre. Date » Month: May 2008 97.1 The River Third Annual Wing and Rock Event Date: May 31, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: 97.1 The River Third Annual Wing and Rock Event Time: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM Description: Wing Zone is the official sponsor of the wing-eating contest at the Third Annual "Wing N' Rock Fest" being held rain or shine at Marietta Square in downtown Marietta from 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET, with the wing eating contest happening at 5:30 p.m. The "Wing N' Rock Fest" is free admission to the public. The fest brings together chicken wing restaurants and four tribute rock bands that will keep people eating and dancing throughout the day. Tables are now available for rent by calling 770-794-5601. Tables of 6 and 8 are available for $45 and $55. Tables will be sold from 1-5:30 p.m. or 5:30-10 p.m. North Park Square and East Park Square will be closed from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Handicapped parking is available. Date » Month: May 2008 Brown Bag Concert Series Date: May 1, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Thursday Name: Brown Bag Concert Series Time: Noon-1pm Description: Bring your lunch and enjoy a free concert every Thursday in May. Historic Marietta Square. Band TBD Date » Month: May 2008 Brown Bag Concert Series Date: May 8, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Thursday Name: Brown Bag Concert Series Time: Noon-1pm Description: Bring your lunch and enjoy a free concert every Thursday in May. Historic Marietta Square. Band TBD Date » Month: May 2008 Brown Bag Concert Series Date: May 15, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Thursday Name: Brown Bag Concert Series Time: Noon-1pm Description: Bring your lunch and enjoy a free concert every Thursday in May. Historic Marietta Square. Band TBD Date » Month: May 2008 Brown Bag Concert Series Date: May 22, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Thursday Name: Brown Bag Concert Series Time: Noon-1pm Description: Bring your lunch and enjoy a free concert every Thursday in May. Historic Marietta Square. (770)794-5601 Band TBD Date » Month: May 2008 Brown Bag Concert Series Date: May 29, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Thursday Name: Brown Bag Concert Series Time: Noon-1pm Description: Bring your lunch and enjoy a free concert every Thursday in May. Historic Marietta Square. (770)794-5601 Band TBD Date » Month: May 2008 First Friday Art Walk Date: May 2, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: First Friday Art Walk 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. Date » Month: May 2008 First Fridays on the Square Date: May 2, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: First Fridays on the Square 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. Date » Month: May 2008 Glover Park Evening Concert Series Date: May 30, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: Glover Park Evening Concert Series Time: 8pm 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 Mighty Kicks (beach/R&B). Historic Marietta Square. (770) 794-5601 Date » Month: May 2008 Heirloom Plant Sale Date: May 2, 2008 - May 3, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: Heirloom Plant Sale Time: Contact Root House Museum Description: Cobb Landmarks hosts their annual heirloom plant sale. Master Gardeners will be on site for expert assistance. Root House Museum. Date » Month: May 2008 Historic Open House Date: May 18, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Sunday Name: Historic Open House Time: 1pm-5pm Description: In celebration of national preservation month, Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society and Cobb Preservation Foundation are co-sponsoring a countywide Historic Open House. This is a great opportunity to look inside some of Cobb's most interesting historic places and area museums. Various locations. Date » Month: May 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: May 10, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Time: 9am-12 noon Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. Date » Month: May 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: May 24, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Time: 9am-12 noon Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Month: May 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: May 31, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Time: 9am-12 noon Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Month: May 2008 May-retta Daze Arts & Crafts Festival Date: May 3, 2008 - May 4, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: May-retta Daze Arts & Crafts Festival Time: Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm Description: Annual arts and crafts festival featuring artists and craftspeople from the Southeast. Historic Marietta Square. Date » Month: May 2008 Memorial Day Ceremony Date: May 26, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Monday Name: Memorial Day Ceremony Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm Description: Memorial Day ceremony held Monday May 26, from noon-2pm at the National Cemetery: 500 Washington Avenue. (770) 428-5631 Date » Month: May 2008 Museum Mice Tours--Etta's Favorite Colors Date: May 14, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Wednesday Name: Museum Mice Tours--Etta's Favorite Colors Time: 10:30am 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. Date » Month: May 2008 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Date: June 21, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Time: 11am-4pm Description: The Cobb County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will sponsor its Fifth Annual Juneteenth Celebration – A Cultural Fest on Saturday, June 21, 2008. The festivities will take place on the Downtown Marietta Square from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event is free for all and open to the public. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Moonwalks, ethnic foods, entertainment, vendors, music, history, giveaways and more will fill the day. For more information, visit www.cobbnaacp.org or call 770-425-5757. Date » Month: June 2008 First Friday Art Walk Date: June 6, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: First Friday Art Walk 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 » Month: June 2008 First Fridays on the Square Date: June 6, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: First Fridays on the Square 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 » Month: June 2008 Glover Park Evening Concert Series Date: June 27, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: Glover Park Evening Concert Series Time: 8:00pm 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 Still Swinging (Big Band Music). Historic Marietta Square. (770) 794-5601 Date » Month: June 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: June 7, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Time: 9am-12 noon Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Month: June 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: June 14, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Time: 9am-12 noon Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Month: June 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: June 21, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Time: 9am-12 noon Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Month: June 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: June 28, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Time: 9am-12 noon Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Month: June 2008 Museum Mice Tours--Murray's Cool Tools Date: June 11, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Wednesday Name: Museum Mice Tours--Murray's Cool Tools Time: 10:30am 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. (770) 794-5730 Date » Month: June 2008 A Star-Spangled Scarlett Weekend Date: July 4, 2008 - July 6, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: A Star-Spangled Scarlett Weekend Description: Hosted by the Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum, this three day event gathers 5 original cast members from the world’s most famous movie. Events include autograph sessions, auction of GWTW memorabilia and a 1940’s themed gala. For more information and tickets call (770) 794-5576. www.gwtwmarietta.com Date » Month: July 2008 Christmas in July Date: July 26, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Christmas in July 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 » Month: July 2008 Cobb Symphony Orchestra Date: July 5, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Cobb Symphony Orchestra Time: 8:00pm Description: Bring a blanket and enjoy a free concert in the Square with the Cobb Symphony Orchestra. (770) 794-5601 Date » Month: July 2008 Fourth in the Park Date: July 4, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: Fourth in the Park Time: 10am-Fireworks at dark Description: Celebrate July 4th with the City of Marietta! Festivities kick off with the Marietta Freedom Parade at 10:00 AM followed by the Fourth in the Park in the Marietta Square. Games, food, entertainment, arts and crafts will fill the Square. Fireworks at dusk (around 9:30pm). Historic Marietta Square (770) 794-5601. www.mariettaga.gov Date » Month: July 2008 Glover Park Evening Concert Series Date: July 25, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: Glover Park Evening Concert Series Time: 8:00pm 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 » Month: July 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: July 5, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Time: 9am-12 noon Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Month: July 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: July 12, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Time: 9am-12 noon Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Month: July 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: July 19, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Time: 9am-12 noon Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Month: July 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: July 26, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Time: 9am-12 noon Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Month: July 2008 Metro Montage VIII Date: July 12, 2008 - September 13, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Metro Montage VIII Time: Call for times 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 » Month: July 2008 Mount Pleasant Homecoming Date: July 10, 2008 - August 3, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Thursday Name: Mount Pleasant Homecoming Time: Call for times 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 » Month: July 2008 Museum Mice Tour—Etta Spies With Her Little Eye Date: July 9, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Wednesday Name: Museum Mice Tour—Etta Spies With Her Little Eye Time: 10:30am 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 » Month: July 2008 Scary-Etta Trolley Ghost Tour Date: July 5, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Scary-Etta Trolley Ghost Tour Time: 8pm-9:30pm 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 » Month: July 2008 Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tour Date: July 16, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Wednesday Name: Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tour Time: 7:30pm-9pm 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 » Month: July 2008 22nd Annual Art in the Park Date: August 30, 2008 - September 1, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: 22nd Annual Art in the Park Time: Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday 10am-5pm; Monday 10am-5pm 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 » Month: August 2008 First Friday Art Walk Date: August 1, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: First Friday Art Walk 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 » Month: August 2008 First Fridays on the Square Date: August 1, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: First Fridays on the Square 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 » Month: August 2008 Glover Park Evening Concert Series Date: August 22, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: Glover Park Evening Concert Series Time: 8:00pm 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 » Month: August 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: August 2, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Time: 9am-12 noon Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Month: August 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: August 9, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Time: 9am-12 noon Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Month: August 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: August 16, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Time: 9am-12 noon Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Month: August 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: August 23, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Time: 9am-12 noon Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Month: August 2008 Marietta Square Farmers Market Date: August 30, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Marietta Square Farmers Market Time: 9am-12 noon Description: Come sample fresh, locally grown produce and garden products every Saturday morning on the Marietta Square May-August. (770) 499-9393 Date » Month: August 2008 Museum Mice Tour—Murray and Etta Count Collections Date: August 13, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Wednesday Name: Museum Mice Tour—Murray and Etta Count Collections Time: 10:30am 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 » Month: August 2008 Scary-Etta Trolley Ghost Tour Date: August 1, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: Scary-Etta Trolley Ghost Tour Time: 8pm-9:30pm 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 » Month: August 2008 Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure Date: August 13, 2008 - September 21, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Wednesday Name: Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure 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 » Month: August 2008 Spirts & Spirits Ghost Tour Date: August 20, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Wednesday Name: Spirts & Spirits Ghost Tour Time: 7:30pm-9:00pm 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 » Month: August 2008 Brown Bag Concert Series Date: September 4, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Thursday Name: Brown Bag Concert Series 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 » Month: September 2008 Brown Bag Concert Series Date: September 11, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Thursday Name: Brown Bag Concert Series Time: 12pm-1pm 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 » Month: September 2008 Brown Bag Concert Series Date: September 18, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Thursday Name: Brown Bag Concert Series Time: 12pm-1pm 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 » Month: September 2008 Brown Bag Concert Series Date: September 25, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Thursday Name: Brown Bag Concert Series Time: 12pm-1pm 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 » Month: September 2008 Evening with History Lecture Series Date: September 4, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Thursday Name: Evening with History Lecture Series Time: 7pm 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 » Month: September 2008 First Friday Art Walk Date: September 5, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: First Friday Art Walk 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 » Month: September 2008 First Fridays on the Square Date: September 5, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: First Fridays on the Square 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 » Month: September 2008 Glover Park Concert Series Date: September 26, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: Glover Park Concert Series Time: 8:00pm 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 » Month: September 2008 Marietta Antique Street Festival Date: September 20, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Marietta Antique Street Festival Time: 9am-5pm 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 » Month: September 2008 Mosaics Date: September 22, 2008 - September 23, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Monday Name: Mosaics Time: Call for show times 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 » Month: September 2008 Museum Mice Tour—Etta’s Favorite Shapes Date: September 10, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Wednesday Name: Museum Mice Tour—Etta’s Favorite Shapes Time: 10:30am 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 » Month: September 2008 Scary-Etta Trolley Ghost Tour Date: September 5, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: Scary-Etta Trolley Ghost Tour Time: 8pm-9:30pm 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 » Month: September 2008 Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tour Date: September 17, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Wednesday Name: Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tour Time: 7:30pm-9pm 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 » Month: September 2008 The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Date: September 16, 2008 - October 12, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Tuesday Name: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Time: Call for show times 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 » Month: September 2008 32nd annual Harvest Square Arts & Crafts Festival Date: October 18, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: 32nd annual Harvest Square Arts & Crafts Festival Time: 10am-6pm 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 » Month: October 2008 Bus Tour on the Georgia Wine Highway Date: October 5, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Sunday Name: Bus Tour on the Georgia Wine Highway Time: Call for time 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 » Month: October 2008 Evening with History Lecture Series Date: October 7, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Tuesday Name: Evening with History Lecture Series Time: 7pm 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 » Month: October 2008 First Friday Art Walk Date: October 3, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: First Friday Art Walk 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 » Month: October 2008 First Fridays on the Square Date: October 3, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: First Fridays on the Square 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 » Month: October 2008 Halloween Happenings Date: October 18, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Halloween Happenings 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 » Month: October 2008 Looking Over the President’s Shoulder Date: October 1, 2008 - November 9, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Wednesday Name: Looking Over the President’s Shoulder Time: Call for show times 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 » Month: October 2008 Museum Mice Tour—Exploring Jobs with Murray Date: October 8, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Wednesday Name: Museum Mice Tour—Exploring Jobs with Murray Time: 10:30am 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 » Month: October 2008 Scarecrows in the Square Date: October 1, 2008 - November 15, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Wednesday Name: Scarecrows in the Square 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 » Month: October 2008 Scary-Etta Trolley Ghost Tour Date: October 3, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: Scary-Etta Trolley Ghost Tour Time: 8pm-9:30pm 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 » Month: October 2008 Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tour Date: October 18, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tour Time: 7:30-9pm 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 » Month: October 2008 The Second Annual Art of Wine Expo Date: October 19, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Sunday Name: The Second Annual Art of Wine Expo Time: Call for time 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 » Month: October 2008 Candlelight Shopping on the Square Date: November 21, 2008 - December 19, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: Candlelight Shopping on the Square Time: Friday Evenings; 5pm-8pm Description: Marietta Square shops stay open late till 8pm. Date » Month: November 2008 Christmas at Sweet Apple Date: November 18, 2008 - December 28, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Tuesday Name: Christmas at Sweet Apple Time: Call for show times 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 » Month: November 2008 Evening with History Lecture Series Date: November 6, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Thursday Name: Evening with History Lecture Series Time: 7pm 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 » Month: November 2008 Marietta Square Holiday Open House Date: November 14, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: Marietta Square Holiday Open House Time: 6pm-9pm Description: Marietta Square Shops stay open late for a holiday preview. 6pm-9pm; (770) 429-1115. Date » Month: November 2008 Sanders Family Christmas Date: November 18, 2008 - December 28, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Tuesday Name: Sanders Family Christmas Time: call for show times 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 » Month: November 2008 Scary-Etta Trolley Ghost Tour Date: November 7, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Friday Name: Scary-Etta Trolley Ghost Tour Time: 8pm-9:30pm 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 » Month: November 2008 Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tour Date: November 19, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Wednesday Name: Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tour Time: 7:30pm-9pm 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 » Month: November 2008 The Nutcracker Date: November 20, 2008 - November 29, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Thursday Name: The Nutcracker Time: Call for show times 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 » Month: November 2008 Holiday Tree Lighting Date: December 4, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Thursday Name: Holiday Tree Lighting Time: 5-8pm 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 » Month: December 2008 Santa on the Square Date: December 6, 2008 - December 25, 2008 Date » Day of Week: Saturday Name: Santa on the Square Time: Weekends in December 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 » Month: December 2008