Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church will be a center of Greek food, music, culture and fun Friday through Sunday.
Cobb County’s largest cultural festival returns to Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church this weekend with the 22nd annual Marietta Greek Festival. The festival features the flavors of Greece in the food, the drink, the music, the dancing, the shopping, and the Byzantine architecture and iconography of the church itself at 3431 Trickum Rd. in Northeast Cobb. The festival runs Friday from 3 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is $3, but children under age 12 are free. Admission also is free to anyone during the first three hours of the festival, from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday. And a $5 weekend pass is available if you want to come and go. There’s a lot to bring you back: …
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Will you have a booth at this weekend's festival? Tell us in the comments.
An expected 60,000 to 70,000 visitors will fill the streets of downtown Kennesaw this weekend for the city's 36th annual Big Shanty Festival. Festivities will include an opening parade, a flash mob performance, food vendors, more than 250 booths featuring homemade crafts, and live entertainment on two stages. The Big Shanty Festival is a collaborative effort between the city, the Kennesaw Business Association, JRM Management and an extensive team of individuals, businesses and organizations. This year's festival is presented by Superior Plumbing. As one of north Georgia's largest events, the Big Shanty Festival has grown since its humble beginnings in 1975. According to Robert Jones of the Kennesaw Historical Society, the event was …
Monday, April 16, 2012
Thousands from Acworth and surrounding communities flocked to downtown over the weekend for Acworth's first art fest.
Historic Downtown Acworth welcomed thousands of residents from the metro Atlanta area who came to celebrate the city's first large-scale art fest. More than 120 artists showcased their work, and the family-friendly event also had activities for kids and parents. The festival was organized by Splash Festivals in partnership with the city of Acworth.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Sign up to be a volunteer at the Acworth Art Fest by Wednesday, and win gift certificates.
This week is your last chance to enter the Acworth Art Fest volunteer contest. There are 60 volunteer positions to fill by Wednesday, April 4. All volunteers will receive a free t-shirt, free coffee, water and snacks all day Saturday and Sunday. By signing up for one of the above shifts, you’ll also be entered into the drawing for a $100 shopping spree at the Art Fest (Saturday morning shift) and a $100 gift certificate from Henry’s Louisiana Grill (Sunday shift). If you have already signed up for one of these shifts, you will automatically be entered into these drawings. Visit the Acworth Art Fest website volunteer section to sign up. During the Art Fest, more than 120 artists with colorful and whimsical handmade art will showcase …
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Acworth Art Fest is seeking 60 more volunteers. Sign up by April 4 and win gift certificates.
Acworth Art Fest is just three weeks away. More than 120 artists with colorful and whimsical handmade art will have everything from jewelry, furniture, textiles, paintings and yard art to glass creations and funky sculpture. There are 60 volunteer positions to fill by April 4. Half of these are during the Art Fest set-up shift 4:30-9 a.m., Saturday, April 14. Another 30 are needed for the Art Fest breakdown shift 6-8:30 p.m., Sunday, April 15. All volunteers will receive a free t-shirt, free coffee, water and snacks all day Saturday and Sunday. By signing up for one of the above shifts, you’ll also be entered into the drawing for a $100 shopping spree at the Art Fest (Saturday morning shift) and a $100 gift certificate from Henry’s …
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Acworth Patch is giving away a pair of tickets to the Mel Brooks musical.
If you love monsters and musicals, then Acworth Patch has the perfect contest for you. We're giving away a pair of tickets to the opening night of Young Frankenstein at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The show is based on the Oscar-nominated film by Mel Brooks, who created a humorous and twisted adaptation of the Mary Shelley classic. Film buffs may remember musical numbers such as “The Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend” and a monstrous take on Irving Berlin’s “Puttin’ On the Ritz.” Entering this contest is easy. All you need to do is post a comment at the bottom of this article to tell us about your favorite Mel Brooks film. Or share a comment about your favorite musical of all time. We’ll conduct a random drawing from …
Jennifer Lawrence elevates the best-selling young-adult book to big-screen greatness.
Dinner Dinner: NCG Cinemas at 4421 Cinema Drive in Acworth offers a Dinner & A Movie package, which includes two movie passes and a $25 gift certificate, all just for $39. Chili's is one of the participating restaurants, and you can redeem the certificate there. Movie It's one of the most anticipated movies in some time. It has all the elements of a big hit: teen romance, violence and action. Mix in some rising young stars and you have The Hunger Games. Jennifer Lawrence isn't a household name, but she will be. Known to this point for her critically acclaimed role in Winter's Bone, Lawrence plays Katniss, one of two people from her district who must play a nationally televised game in which there can be just one winner—the last one alive. …
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Meet amateur photographer Bri Martelli, whose photo got the most votes in the Patch Spring Fling Photo Contest.
The Patch Spring Fling Photo Contest kicked off this month to start the warm weather season right. Readers submitted more than 240 photos, the best were picked out of the bunch and then you, the readers, cast the votes to decide which Patch had the photo that best captured the spirit of springtime. It's only fitting that today, the first official day of spring, we announce the winner -- Bri Martelli of Norcross! There were more than 800 votes cast. Martelli swept the contest with 280 votes -- about 34 percent of the total votes cast. Martelli, who is married with three children, submitted two photos of her 3-year-old daughter, Rose, playing with tulips in their front yard in Historic Norcross. Even though Martelli isn't a professional …
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Patch readers shared some wonderful photos that capture the essence of springtime. Now we need you to help us pick a winner!
Once you've watched the slideshow, click "Photostream" below to identify your favorite photo, and cast your ballot.
Voting closes at noon March 19.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Jeanne Wells wins a pair of tickets to Thursday night's premiere.
We wanted to hear about your favorite Earl Smith Strand Theatre moments, but Patch's ticket giveaway proved to be a golden opportunity to visit the Marietta Square theater for the first time. More than half the people who entered the contest by posting comments across Cobb County Patches said they have never seen a show at the Strand but would love to do so. That group includes our randomly selected winner, Jeanne Wells. "I have not yet been to the Strand but I am looking forward to possibly having an event there sometime in the near future," wrote Wells, the activities director for Dogwood Forest of Marietta, an assisted-living facility in East Cobb. "I look forward to taking my residents there on a trip someday. I am a huge Elvis fan and…
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The food is amazing! The festival is staffed/worked by church volunteers. They do a fantastic job of keeping things moving smoothly. It is a must do event for Cobb County. more ›