Saturday, April 27, 2013
This weekend get out to the Northwest Family YMCA near Acworth or a car show in Smyrna.
YMCA Healthy Kids Day When: Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Northwest Family YMCA, 1700 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw Cost: Free What: The Northwest Family YMCA is celebrating YMCA Healthy Kids Day with a free community event that encourages kids and families in the community to get active and live healthier. It features fun, active play and educational activities. Good Mews Annual Spring Flea Market When: April 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 28 from noon to 5 p.m. Where: Piedmont Commons (Publix) Shopping Center, 1050 E Piedmont Rd, Marietta, GA What: Good Mews will be holding its Annual Spring Flea market on weekends through Sunday, May 12. New merchandise will be on display each weekend. Smyrna Car Show When: Sunday, April…
Friday, April 19, 2013
This weekend get out to the Mad Hatter Tea Party & Fashion Show in Acworth, a day of baseball and family fun at Sewell Park, the Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw and the Georgia Native Plant Society's Annual Spring Plant Sale in Marietta.
Mad Hatter Tea Party & Fashion Show When: Sunday, April 21, 2:30 to 5 p.m. Where: Impact Dance and Performing Arts Center 4246 S Main St, Acworth, GA 30101 What: Food, beverages, raffles, door prizes, fashion show by Stein Mart, Glitzy Chiks, ecologie, and DanceMax. Big Shanty Festival When: Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, April 21 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Downtown Kennesaw on both sides of Main Street What: Come enjoy the 37th annual Big Shanty Festival. The downtown Kennesaw area will be transformed into a giant family-friendly festival. There will be a variety of activities to entertain all ages as well as more than 200 booths featuring a vast array of one-of-a-kind and homemade crafts. 2013 Family Fun Day When: …
Friday, April 12, 2013
This weekend see the musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" on Marietta Square; go on a guided walk of the uncompleted section of the Silver Comet Trail; or head to Acworth for the annual Art Fest.
Acworth Art Fest When: April 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 14 from noon to 6 p.m. Where: City of Acworth, Main Street, Acworth, GA What: The historic Main Street in downtown Acworth is a delightful backdrop for 120 whimsical and talented artisans from around the country. Their creative booth displays will decorate the beautiful street with paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard art and more. The Kidz Zone will be filled with creative activities. You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown When: April 12, 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. Where: The Alley Stage, 11 Anderson St SE, Marietta, GA Cost: $25 What: Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Sally, Lucy, Schroeder and the rest of the Peanuts gang star in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, a …
Friday, March 15, 2013
Get up-close with larger-than-life trucks, heavy construction and public safety equipment, cool cars, specialty vehicles, and a flying machine; see "Beauty and the Beast" or "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" on Marietta Square; and more.
Durham Middle School Foundation Kick-Off Event When: Saturday, March 16, 7 p.m. Where: Henry's Uptown, 4835 N Main St, Acworth, GA What: This inaugural event and silent auction is to introduce the community to the newly formed Durham Middle School Foundation and raise funds. The Foundation is a non-profit that provides financial assistance to the school. The event includes food by Henry's with a cash bar and music by The Parrot Island Bank, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band. Call 404-791-5072 for your tickets. Cost: $25 prior to the event; $30.00 at the door. Touch-A-Truck When: Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. Where: 2828 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw What: Get up-close and personal with larger-than-life trucks, heavy construction and public safety …
Thursday, March 7, 2013
This weekend get out to Locals Bar & Grill's first bike night; the North Cobb High School Tennis Mixer & Silent Auction; the Strand Theatre's 2013 Vegas Show and more.
Bike Night & Plowboys What: Come out to Locals Bar & Grill for its first bike night event. The night will be rocked with live music from Plowboys, freebies and food and drinks. When: Friday, March 8 at 8 p.m. Where: Locals Bar & Grill, 5399 Bells Ferry Rd, Acworth North Cobb High School Tennis Mixer & Silent Auction What: The North Cobb High School tennis team is hosting a tennis mixer and silent auction. The mixer is open to players of all levels. The silent auction will start at 6 p.m. and last bids will be accepted at 9:30 p.m. For more information visit lptennis.org. When: Friday, March 8 at 6 p.m. Where: Legacy Park Tennis Courts and Clubhouse, 4201 Legacy Park Cir NW, Kennesaw The Vegas Show 2013 What: The Strand stage will be …
Friday, March 1, 2013
Take a look at this roundup of weekend events, including the 3rd annual Prom Dress Consignment Sale in Acworth, the Piccadilly Circus in Marietta, Walton Drama's "Annie Get Your Gun" and more.
Annual Prom Dress Consignment Sale What: Strength in Stilettos, a non-profit organization that includes students from Allatoona High and Kennesaw Mountain High, will host the 3rd Annual Prom Dress Consignment Sale. Where: Allatoona High When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2. Walton Drama presents Irving Berlin's "Annie Get Your Gun" What: The musical is a fictionalized version of the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and her romance with sharpshooter Frank Butler. Where: Walton High School Theater, 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta When: Feb. 28, March 1, 7 p.m.; and March 2, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Cost: $10 general seating, $15 reserved seating (online) Website: WaltonDrama.com Piccadilly …
Friday, February 22, 2013
Take a look at this roundup of events in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Counties for Feb. 22 through Feb. 24, including: breakfast with "Beauty and the Beast" characters, the Annual Animal Rescue Yard Sale and egg decorating at the Lithia Springs Library.
Breakfast with Beauty and the Beast Benefits Marietta High Drama Department When: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 8 to 10:30 a.m. Where: Chick-fil-A, 2555 Dallas Hwy SW, Marietta, GA What: The Chick-fil-A will host Breakfast with Beauty and the Beast to benefit the Marietta High School Drama Department. Enjoy breakfast with the costumed characters of Beauty and Beast as well as the Chick-fil-A “Eat Mor Chikin” Cow. Students from the Marietta High School Drama Department will be on-site to sell tickets, t-shirts and light-up roses from the production. "Bedside Manners" Dinner Theatre Dessert and Coffee Show When: Friday, Feb. 22, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Where: The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta Cost: $15.00 What: Poor …
Friday, February 15, 2013
Take a look at this roundup of events in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Counties, Feb. 15 through Feb. 17.
Douglasville Arbor Day Event What: Keep Douglasville Beautiful invites you to celebrate Arbor Day with tree plantings at Jessie Davis Park. The event will include an educational workshop led by a certified arborist, a tree planting demonstration and free pecan seedlings. Where: Davis Park, 7775 Malone St, Douglasville When: Friday, Feb. 15, 9 a.m. "Beehive: The 60's Musical" What: Beehive is a rockin’ musical celebration of the girl groups who left their mark on 60’s music and on many of our lives. Relive music’s golden era and an empowering time in history with "The Name Game," "The Beat Goes On," "Respect," "Natural Woman," "My Boyfriend’s Back," "One Fine Day," "To Sir With Love," "It’s My Party," "Proud Mary," "Downtown" and more. …
Friday, February 8, 2013
Take a look at this roundup of events in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Counties, Feb. 8 through Feb. 10.
Oyster and Mardi Gras Festival in Smyrna What: Second Annual Oyster and Mardi Gras Festival. There will be live music, New Orleans-style fare, drink specials, and all kinds of oysters, including po' boy form. When: Friday, Feb. 8 to Tuesday, Feb. 12 Where: Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar, 2840 S. Atlanta Road, Suite B, Smyrna Cost: Feb. 8: Free; Feb. 9: $5 advance, $10 at the door; Feb. 10: $5 advance, $10 at the door; Feb. 11: Free; Feb. 12: $5; More information: smyrnaoystermardigrasfest.com. Cupid Chase 5K Road Race What: PTS Sports is hosting a 5K for couples. More info at http://ptssports.com/events/pts-cupid-chase-5k/ When: 8 a.m. Saturday Where: PTS Sports, 4857 North Main St., Acworth Cost: $25 through Feb. 4 | $30 on race day …
Friday, January 18, 2013
Other weekend offerings include a model train expo in Kennesaw and a county reading bowl in Powder Springs.
Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl When: 9 a.m. Saturday Where: McEachern High School, 2400 New Macland Rd., Powder Springs | Get directions Why Go: Support your child as 40 schools across Cobb County participate in this fast-paced competition. Price: Free Trains Trains Trains When: 9:30 a.m. Saturday Where: Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, 2829 Cherokee St. NW, Kennesaw 30144 | Get Directions » Why Go: If you're a model train enthusiast, the Southern Museum will feel like paradise. Price: $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, $5.50 for children ages 4-12 and free for children three and under. Cherokee Bridal Expo When: noon Saturday Where: 108 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock | Get directions Why Go: There will be complimentary …
