Mark your Calendar for Upcoming 2008 Events and Socials

Newsletter- Updated May 12th

Friends & Wine Lovers:

We have an “A-MAY-ING” month of activities planned for you on the square. With something for everyone.

This week the Mayerzy Pancreatic Cancer Foundation is our charity of the week. We will have LIVE Music by B Natural on Wed 5-7pm and Sat 2-4pm during our Weekly Wine Tastings at the Marietta Wine Market. Call your friends and come out and join us for a fun night for a good cause.

Stop by for a glass of wine before the play “Poetry & Pizza” at the Theatre on the Square or before Martini’s and Music at the Cobb Art Museum this week.

Get a group together and take the Trolley to the Braves Game on May 16th or join us for the Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tour on May 21st

Like to eat…. Check out the Farmers Market, Ruth Mitchell Progressive Dinner, Brown Bag & Glover Park Concert Series and the Rock Wing Festival all on the Square this month.

Mark your calendar….our next North GA Wine Trip is scheduled for Sunday Oct 5th and we have booked to Bumby Gardens at the Marietta Conference Center for the 2nd Annual Art of Wine Expo Sunday Oct 19th.


This month WIN A WINE TASTING PARTY for you and your friends. Stop by the Marietta Wine Market before May 31st. Each time you make a purchase your name can be entered to WIN TASTING PARTY FOR UP TO 20 PEOPLE (Value $300+) Includes tasting of 6 wines and light hors’dourves. Drawing will be June 1, 2008.

Remember: Each time you make a purchase, no matter how large or small, you will be entered to win. So tell your friends and stop in to see us !!!!


The Marietta Wine Market holds weekly Wine Tastings every Wednesday 5pm-7pm and Saturday 2pm-4pm. Each week we sponsor a different local charity and serve complimentary hors d’oeuvres. A $10 donation is suggested. See Upcoming Events and Wine Tastings. Call  or visit our website for more information. at www.mariettawinemarket.com


Weekly Wine Tastings:

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 th (5:00pm- 7:00pm) Wine Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market. Theme: “Wine & Cheese Pairing” (Open to the Public) . Cost: $ Charity Donation “Mayerzy Pancreatic Cancer Foundation” Once a month we hand select cheeses from around the world and pair along side wines from their respective countries. This is always a fun event and a chance to sample some fun and exciting new wines.

SATURDAY, May 17 th (2:00- 4:00pm) Wine Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market. “ Theme: “French Wines of Maison Guyot” (Open to the Public) Cost : $ Charity Donation: Mayerzy Panceatic Cancer Foundation. The House of Maison Guyot was established in the Rhone Valley of France in 1924. The families passion for winemaking is evident in the selections we will offer for tasting. This Saturday a representative of the Importer will be here to present some of the Rhone Valleys best varietals, the white wines of Rousanne, & Marsanne and the reds consisting of Syrah, Cinsault, and Grenanche.


WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 st (5:00pm- 7:30pm) Wine Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market. Theme: “ A Starry Night of Ghosts” (Open to the Public) . Cost: $ This Wednesday Joni Goodin with the Marietta Ghost Tours will be here to lead those brave enough, on a search for Ghouls and Gobblins. In order to bolster your courage, we invite you to stop in and sample our featured wines from Starry Night Vineyards in Navato, California. Joni always does a great job and her tours are both fun and informative. For info on either the tour or tasting you can reach us at 770-919-1574. Look forward to seeing each you here.

SATURDAY, May 24 th (2:00- 4:00pm) Wine Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market. “ Theme: “America's Favorite Grape” (Open to the Public) Cost : $ Charity Donation: Chardonnay is America's favorite wine. Over 700 million bottles of this versatile white wine are consumed each year in the U.S. That's more than double the next leading varietal, (Merlot). A diverse wine that can run the gamut from rich, oaky and buttery, to crisp, clean, and unoaked. Stop in this Saturday, as we compare the different styles and taste from around the World.


WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 th (5:00pm- 7:00pm) Wine Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market. Theme: “TBA” (Open to the Public) . Cost: $

SATURDAY, May 31 st (2:00- 4:00pm) Wine Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market. “ Theme: “TBA” (Open to the Public) Cost : $ Charity Donation:

Johnny MacCrakens
Monday night - open Mike night from 9.00 p.m. til late - come and listen to some real cool players and singers.
Tuesday night is Trivia night from 8.30 p.m.
Wednesday night - Danny Stag (aka Chicagos fame) entertains us on the piano from 7.30 p.m. Thursday night is karaoke night and we always have live music
Friday and Saturday night - just log onto johnniemaccrackens.com to see who will be playing.


At each tasting we put out a basket. A $5-$10 donation is suggested, but not required. Some people give more, some give less. Donations are accepted by cash, check or credit card and any size donation is greatly appreciated.

FYI- We are starting to book more private tastings and special events at our store. The Marietta Wine Market remains open to the public during these events, so if you are in the area don’t hesitate to pop on in and see us.

The Marietta Wine Market also carries a large selection of gift items

 

ITALY April 14th-25th 2008

12 Day Amalfi /Tuscany trip leaves April 14, 2008 and returns April 25, 2008. Click here for more details SOLD OUT

Italy Tours By Leonardo – APRIL 2008

Click here to see a full itinerary and pictures from our April 2007 Tuscany/ Rome.

Directions from I-75 S: Exit 265 North Marietta Loop, Go West (RIGHT at end of ramp), You will cross over HWY 41. Turn left on Church Street, this leads you to the Square, then turns into Old Powder Springs at Marietta Pizza (Roswell Rd / Whitlock). We are located between  Marietta Pizza and the Alley Stage Theatre.  FREE Parking behind Duprees.

 I send out a weekly e-mail to let you know about upcoming events at the Marietta Wine Market. In addition to our events, I also try to let you know about other shops, restaurants and special events that are planned on the square. The more things to do and places to see, the more it makes Marietta Square "The Place to Be".

My goal is to help support the businesses on the square as much as possible. DID YOU KNOW that there are 31 Places to Eat and 47 Places to shop right in Historic Marietta. Not to mention the Museums, Theatre and other things you can do. I now have a listing of the shops, restaurants and other attractions on the location page of this web site. This is includes their hours of operation, address, telephone numbers and web site links.

OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS 2008

THURSDAY, MAY 15th “Brown Bag Concert Series” (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) Glover Park - Marietta Square. Grab your lunch and meet your friends and co-workers at Glover Park each Thursday in May for the Brown Bag Concert Series. A different performer will entertain each week. Sponsored by Marietta Parks, Recreation and Facilities.

Friday, May 16th “Take the Trolley to the Braves Game” the third Friday of every month starting May 16. The Historic Marietta Trolley will take you down to the stadium, drop you off, wait for you and bring you back to the Square. Free parking is available at the parking deck. Tickets are $10 not including tax. Reservations are required and you must pre-pay at our office. Call 770-425-1006. Celebrate the victory at one of the bars on the Square.

Friday, May 16th (5:00pm-8:30pm) Martinis and Music at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art. Enjoy a night of martinis and music at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. The event will feature live piano, with a performance by Red Tanner, and cocktails. Free to members and $5 for adults. The public can purchase a museum membership and receive a free drink / Cash Bar

SATURDAY, May 17th (2:00- 4:00pm) “Marietta Square Farmers Market”( 9 a.m.- 12 noon) located on the Historic Marietta Square. The market will take place every Saturday – rain or shine – from May 3rd through August 30th . The market has products that are Georgia grown, made or produced. That include fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, flowers, honey, breads, garlic, cheese and other such items. Vendors interested in selling their items at Marietta’s popular market should call Johnny Fulmer at 770-499-9393 or e-mail him at JFulmer@ChurchStreetMarket.com

SUNDAY. MAY 18 th (5:30 PM - 9:45 PM) Progressive Dinner benefit for Theatre in the Square and Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre
Enjoy dinner, appetizers and help Theatre in the Square and Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre.  Appetizers will be served from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Main Lobby of Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue near the Square.  Cocktails and a sit-down dinner will be served from 6:45-8:45 p.m. at The Marlow House, 192 Church Street near the Square.  Dessert will be served from 9-9:45 p.m. at the Georgia Dance Conservatory, home of Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre, 49 West Park Square near the Square. Special guests will appear at each location. For more info and tickets, call the Theatre in the Square Box Office at 770-422-8369 ext. 10

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 st (7:00pm- 8:30pm) Spirits & Spirts Ghost Tour (Open to the Public) . Cost: $ 15. Spirts and Spirts Tour will begin at 7:00 at the Marietta Wine Market and includes one glass of wine while you listen to some of the area's ghost stories. We will then depart at 7:30 into the Square for a one hour walking ghost tour. The Marietta Wine Market will handle both the reservations and payment. We will be offering different theme stories (to be told at MWM) each month. Please contact Karen Heard at Marietta Wine Market for reservations. 770-919-1574

THURSDAY, MAY 22 nd “Brown Bag Concert Series” (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) Glover Park - Marietta Square. Grab your lunch and meet your friends and co-workers at Glover Park each Thursday in May for the Brown Bag Concert Series. A different performer will entertain each week. Sponsored by Marietta Parks, Recreation and Facilities.

SATURDAY, May 24th (2:00- 4:00pm) “Marietta Square Farmers Market”( 9 a.m.- 12 noon) located on the Historic Marietta Square. The market will take place every Saturday – rain or shine – from May 3rd through August 30th . The market has products that are Georgia grown, made or produced. That include fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, flowers, honey, breads, garlic, cheese and other such items. Vendors interested in selling their items at Marietta’s popular market should call Johnny Fulmer at 770-499-9393 or e-mail him at JFulmer@ChurchStreetMarket.com

THURSDAY, MAY 29th “Brown Bag Concert Series” (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) Glover Park - Marietta Square. Grab your lunch and meet your friends and co-workers at Glover Park each Thursday in May for the Brown Bag Concert Series. A different performer will entertain each week. Sponsored by Marietta Parks, Recreation and Facilities.

FRIDAY, MAY 30th Glover Park Evening Concert - Featuring:The Mighty Kicks (Beach / R&B) Time: 8:00 PM Cost: Free The Glover Park Concert Series is "the" place to be in Marietta the last Friday evening of each month April through September. The park is the perfect setting for families and friends to enjoy a picnic and listen music under the stars! Concerts are rain or shine. Blankets and lawn chairs may be set up after 4:00 PM. No personal tables are permitted in the park, but feel free to bring your own food and beverages and dine on the lawn.

Glover Park Free Concert schedule

• April 25: Prime (Oldies/Classic Rock)

• May 30: The Mighty Kicks (Beach / R&B)

• June 27: Still Swinging (Big Band)

• July 5: Cobb Symphony Orchestra

• July 25: A1A (Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band)

• August 22: The Neons (70's / 80's / Classics)

• September 26: Tyn Times (Beach / Oldies)

SATURDAY, MAY 31st – “3rd Annual 97.1  River Wing n' Rock Fest” (1pm - 10pm) RAIN OR SHINE!!! Marietta Square (Downtown Marietta) This third year charity event will bring together chicken wing restaurants & classic rock tribute bands for an all day festival. Check out live music from 5 bands & a DJ, wings & cold beer at this HUGE outdoor entertainment event. Kid zone with extreme slide, monster Jeep inflatable & adventure course sponsored by Gas South! Great fun for singles, couples & families! Enter the wing eating contest sponsored by Wing Zone at 5:30pm for a chance to win some great prizes!
 

JUNE SPECIAL EVENTS 2008

FRIDAY, June 6 th – "First Friday on the Square & Art Walk 2008" Shops Open Until 8pm.

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Note: June Art Walk Map will be Available Soon

FRIDAY, June 13th "MARIETTA MERCANTS MEETING" 9am-10am at Three Bears Café. The overall goal at these meetings is to keep people updated on upcoming events, and create an environment that allows business owners to brain storm, share new ideas and address concerns. These meetings give us the opportunity meet our fellow merchants and gather information and ideas. Between meetings sub committee can meet and spend more time planning events & gathering information to share with us. RSVP by to Karen Heard - Marietta Wine Market 770-919-1574 heardk1@bellsouth.net Thursday June 12th . We don’t want to leave any one out, so tell your neighbors.

 Join us Oct 5th h for a day on the North GA Wine Trail. We will meet at the Marietta Wine Market at 10am. and begin the day with pastries, coffee & mimosas. Then off to Dahlonega, GA and our first stop the Wolf Mountain Winery. There we will enjoy their Jazz Brunch and take a tour of their winery. From there it’s off to visit and tour the Blackstock & Three Sisters Wineries. Below is a list of optional events tastings.  Arrival back at the Marietta Wine Market expected 6: 30pm.

Optional Events:

Wolf Mountain Wine Makers Tasting -$10.00 per person includes a sampling of their seven estate wines and a souvenir tasting glass.

Three Sisters "Vintner's Tasting" - $10.00 takes you through a special tasting of wines from the Three Sisters and Chestatee labels. Each "Vintner's Tasting" includes a beautiful Three Sisters Vineyards souvenir wine glass.

Blackstock Wine Tasting -$10.00 per person includes a sampling of their wines and a souvenir glass.

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