Mark your Calendar for Upcoming 2010 Events and Socials

Newsletter- Updated July 23, 2010

Friends, Wine & Beer Lovers:

Thanks again to everyone that reads the weekly e-mail blast from the Marietta Wine Market & passes it on to their friends. Our goal is to help support the businesses on the square as much as possible. vibrant exhibition of paintings and mixed media collages by S.C. artist April Harrison and Zoya Taylor, Jamaican-Canadian artist living in Norway. www.aviscafineart.com. 507 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060. 770.977.2732



FRIDAY, JULY 23rd Opening Night “Hairspray” at the Strand Theatre July 23 – August 8, Various days and times. Hairspray! Presented by the Atlanta Lyric Theatre. The year is 1962 and Baltimore’s Tracy Turnblad is going to do whatever it takes to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show in this award-winning musical that was made into a movie in 2007. Tickets range from $32 to $38 and are available through The Lyric box office at (404) 377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.


SATURDAY, JULY 24th 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 2nd through August 2009. 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


SATURDAY, JULY 24th (2:00pm- 4:00pm) Wine Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market. Theme: “In the Pink” (Open to the Public) Cost: Charity Donation: Susan G. Komen This Saturday our charit will be the Susan G. Komen Cancer Fund. Please come out and help support this worthwhile charity and their effort to eradicate breast cancer in our lifetime.Wines for this event will include Aria Sparkling Rose, Louis Picamelot Cremant de Bourgogne, Belleruche French Rose, Hillinger Sparkling Pinot Noir and Elio Baronne Bigaro.


MONDAY, JULY 26th “Guided Tours of The Strand” (10am) The Strand now offers guided tours of the historic theatre and event rental space. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the theatre dating back to the 1930s, recent renovation efforts and fun facts about the theatre business. The tour ends on the rooftop Cobb Terrace with an excellent view of Marietta Square and Kennesaw Mountain. Tours are offered Monday and Friday mornings at 10am. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the box office. More information is available at www.EarlSmithStrand.org or 770-293-0080, The Strand box office, Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta, Ga.


 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28th (5:00pm-7:00pm) Wine Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market. Theme: “Sebeka Wines” Open to the Public) Cost: Charity Donation: Good Mews Our charity this Wednesday is the Good Mews Animal Shelter for cats. We have chosen to taste Sebeka Wines from South Africa for this event. Not only will your donations help some deserving cats in this country, a portion of each bottle sold of Sebeka Wines will go to Kruger National Park in South Africa to help preserve the wild Cheetas that roam the park.It would be a real "CAT" tastrophy to miss this tasting!



Thursday, JULY 29th Marietta Business Association –After Hours Social at the Marietta Wine Market 5-8pm Cost: FREE Not a wine drinker ???? Have no fear….At this event we will serve …Wine, water, soda and some BEER!!! MBA members and their friends are invited to come. The MBA is a great way to support each other and our Marietta Businesses
 

FRIDAY, JULY 30th The Glover Park Free Concert Series is “the” place to be in Marietta the last Friday evening of each month April through August. The park is the perfect setting for families and friends to enjoy a picnic and listen music under the stars!

A limited number of tables are available for rent. Tables may be reserved on the first working day of the month beginning at 8:00 AM, 770-794-5601. Blankets and lawn chairs only are allowed in the park and may be put out after 4:00 PM on Friday afternoon. No tarps or tents allowed! Tables and chairs may be brought and set up in the street on North Park Square after 6:00 PM. Call Marietta Parks &Rec at 770-794-5601 for more information.

July 30 Bayside - R&B, Beach
August 27 Livin' Large - Oldies
Sept 24 The Glow Band - Pop
 

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

Once a year the Marietta Wine Market organizes a wine and culinary tour to wine regions around the world. Our past trips have included Italy, Argentina, Chile, and South Africa. On April, the 16th, of 2011 we leave for perhaps it will be our best trip ever. Australia & New Zealand

The countries of Australia and New Zealand not only produce exciting wines, but they also offer some of the most beautiful scenery in the world . Highlights of the tour will be a visit to the Great Barrier Reef, the Opera House in Sydney, both North and South Islands of New Zealand as well as wineries in the Barossa Valley, Adelaide,and Marlborough.

Our tour guide Leonardo will be here on July 17th from 2pm to 4pm with the latest info. including prices and destinations .We will also be tasting wines from both countries to complete the experience. Make plans now to attend. If you can't attend but would like more info on the trip you can call us at 770-919-1574 at your convienence.

 

SATURDAY, JULY 31st “45h Annual Christmas in July (8:30am-12:30pm) Come join the merchants on the Marietta Square and start your Christmas shopping early. Most participating merchants will offer special discounts, promotions or free give-aways during the event.


Christmas in July Schedule
All events will take place in Glover Park in the Historic Marietta Square unless otherwise noted.

7:30am - The NEW Flamingo Run begins!

8:30am - VIP Breakfast w/ Santa at the Marlow House

9am-12pm Marietta Square Farmers Market
9am - 1pm - Crafts, raffle, and DJ entertainment begin.

10am - 12pm - Santa arrives on the Square! (Photos will begin during this time)

2pm - 4pm - Charity Wine Tasting at Marietta Wine Market.

Readings of "Elf on a Shelf" by a costumed character done every hour.

The Fur Bus will be accepting donations all day!


All events are in and around Glover Park in the Historic Marietta Square For more information, contact Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau, 770-429-1115

Have a “Private Wine Tasting or celebrate a Special Events at the Marietta Wine Market”. (Birthdays, Bridal Showers, Graduation Party, Girls Night Out…) For $20pp. We will help you pick a theme, varietal(s) or region(s) that your would like to learn more about. We typically serve 6 wines and serve light hors d’oeuvres to compliment the tasting.

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 on the Square.

Thanks again for all of your support. Please feel free to send this e-mail on to your friends. If you want to be added to our weekly event e-mail list or need to be removed. Visit our web site www.mariettawinemarket.com or send me back an e-mail. Thanks again - Randall, Karen and Bentley

 

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.

My goal is to help support the businesses on the square as much as possible. DID YOU KNOW that there are 28 Places to Eat (representing 14 different nationalities) and 47 Places to shop right in Historic Marietta. Not to mention the Museums, Theatres, Art Galleries and other things you can do.

For a full list of restaurants on the square with times, location, cuisine and reviews visit
http://www.eatonthesquare.com

 

Marietta Square has something for everyone, even your kids. We have FREE concerts on the Square, Festivals & A Farmers Market, Art & Theatre & Dance Classes for kids, Wine & Beer tasting for Adults, Museum tours.... So Check out the May/June calendar of Events below spend the day on the square. Or stop by the Wine Shop before a show or dinner and have a glass of wine.

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.

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".

Mark you Calendar for these upcoming trips and  Ongoing Special Events for 2010

Jul. 23 – Aug. 8, Various days and times. "Hairspray!" at the Strand Theatre  Presented by the Atlanta Lyric Theatre. The year is 1962 and Baltimore’s Tracy Turnblad is going to do whatever it takes to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show in this award-winning musical that was made into a movie in 2007. Tickets range from $32 to $38 and are available through The Lyric box office at (404) 377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.
 

ON-Going Weekly Events:

Every MONDAY  “Guided Tour of The Strand”(10am) Want to get a “behind-the-scenes” peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre? The Strand now offers guided tours of the historic theatre and event rental space. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the theatre dating back to the 1930s, recent renovation efforts and fun facts about the theatre business. The tour ends on the rooftop Cobb Terrace with an excellent view of Marietta Square and Kennesaw Mountain. Tours are offered Monday mornings at 10am. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the box office.

Every Wednesday & Saturday The Marietta Wine Market holds weekly Wine Tastings 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 details below or visit our website at www.mariettawinemarket.com for more information about upcoming events, tastings & trips.

Join the “Historic Marietta Trolley Co” for a one-hour, fully-narrated exploration of our historic city. Experience Marietta’s rich heritage, from the vibrant Downtown Square, past grand Antebellum homes, to the battlefields at Kennesaw Mountain. For tour times and pricing.
 Visit www.mariettatrolley.com

“Ghosts of Marietta Walking Tours” Tickets $15.00 adult, $10.00 children (12 and under) Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday @ 8:00 p.m. Join “Ghosts of Marietta” for a lantern-led walk through the historic streets of Marietta, Georgia. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm. Marietta is a gem of the south with a past that is deep in tradition, history and quality of life. As with any community with these traits, some residents chose to never leave. Whether it is the departed spirit of a civil war soldier or a mysterious resident of one of Marietta's stately homes or businesses, you will hear the stories behind these mysteries and as some tour guests have, you may even see them yourself. Every ghost and haunting has a story.Please call Ghosts of Marietta 678-290-9193 for reservations & information. Group Rates Available



On-GOING MONTHLY EVENTS

The Glover Park Concert Series is “the” place to be in Marietta the last Friday evening of each month April through August. The park is the perfect setting for families and friends to enjoy a picnic and listen music under the stars! (Note: April Concert was moved up week due set up for the Marietta Daze Festival on April 30th)

The free concerts are presented by Marietta Parks & Rec and The Downtown Marietta Development Authority. The generous support of our premier sponsors makes this popular event possible.

A limited number of tables are available for rent. Tables may be reserved on the first working day of the month beginning at 8:00 AM, 770-794-5601. Blankets and lawn chairs only are allowed in the park and may be put out after 4:00 PM on Friday afternoon. No tarps or tents allowed! Tables and chairs may be brought and set up in the street on North Park Square after 6:00 PM. Call Marietta Park & Rec at 770-794-5601 for more information. Here is the line up for this season:

      April 23 Modernaires Orchestra – Swing
      May 28 Pieces of Eight - Beach
      June 25 Soul Purpose - Oldies
      June 26 Cobb Symphony Orchestra
      July 30 Bayside - R&B, Beach
      August 27 Livin' Large - Oldies
      Sept 24 The Glow Band - Pop

 

 “Scary-etta” (7-8:30pm) - Eat, Drink & Be Scary Step aboard the trolley for a spirited 90 minute fully-narrated ride through Marietta. Learn the history of Marietta though the eyes of the dearly departed. Hear stories of the ghosts residing in the Kennesaw House and the story of the haunted Mary Meinert statue at the St. James Episcopal Cemetery. Walk briefly around the Marietta City Cemetery and hear the story of Marietta’s most famous ghost the “Lady in Black.” The ride concludes with a haunting at a local pub and former fire house that is full of spirits, both supernatural and intoxicating. Private tours and group rates are available. For more information about the tour visit www.ghostsofmarietta.com

 “Mice Tours for Toddlers” at the Marietta Museum of History for toddlers ages 3-5 and their parents the 2nd Wed of each Month. The purpose of the 45-minute tours is to introduce toddlers to history through very basic concepts like shapes, sounds, games, tools and jobs. Museum Mascots Murray and Etta are whimsical cartoon mice that help convey the themes for the tours and provide a little fun. Costumed docents lead the tours that offer a variety of activities including story time and crafts. Tours begin at 10:30 am, Reservations Required, $5 per family. For more information, 770-794-5710, www.MariettaHistory.org
 

“Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tours”. Joni will begin Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tours leaving from the Marietta Wine Market the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Spirits and Spirits Tours will begin at 7:30 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. (Cost $15pp.) A different theme stories (to be told at MWM) each month. Private Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tours also available Mon- Sat.

 “First Friday on the Square & Art Walk 2009” (6pm-9pm)  First Friday Art Walk is a free self-guided tour of the Marietta Square’s galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants and businesses on the first Friday of every month, April – October (except for July), rain or shine. New this year is “Artist’s Alley” an area where artists can exhibits their works. The Artist’s Alley will be in the courtyard outside the Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau, in the historic train depot at 4 Depot Street.

Participating shops and galleries are open late and offer in-store events and so much more. Art Walk Maps available at the Marietta Welcome Center & participating shops. Get your map stamped at Art Walk locations along the way and earn a free gift bag at the last stop.

ANNUAL EVENTS:

 Join us Oct 3rd 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 Monteluca Winery & Do a little shopping & Tasting in Downtown Dahlonega Below is a list of optional events tastings.  Arrival back at the Marietta Wine Market expected 6: 30pm.

April 23rd-May 4th 2010 -"12 Day Wine Trip to  South Africa with the Marietta Wine Market" 

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SUNDAY, October 16, 2010 “ART OF WINE EXPO” -at Brumby Gardens-

Food, Art, Music and over 150 wines for you to try in Brumby Gardens at the Marietta/Hilton Conference Center.  Note: This is a rain or shine event. 200 tickets will be sold in advance at $55pp. Tickets are $65 at the door the day of the event based on availability)

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The Art of Wine Expos

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NOW BOOKING CHARITIES FOR OUR 20009 Calendar.

Here are some ideas below for your group.

This is a great time of the year to get together a group of friends and have a party. There is a plethora of things to do on the square ranging in price from $15-$40pp. Wine Tastings, Ghost & Trolley Tours, Concerts, Festivals, Dinner and the Theatre.

Have a “Private Wine Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market”. For $15pp we will help you pick a theme, varietal(s) or region(s) that your would like to learn more about. We typically serve 6 wines and serve light hors d’oeuvres to compliment the tasting. Note: Many of the restaurants on the square have rooms available to accommodate groups for dinner after your tasting or have evening entertainment.

 “Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tours”. Joni will begin Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tours leaving from the Marietta Wine Market the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Spirits and Spirits Tours will begin at 7:30 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. (Cost $15pp.) A different theme stories (to be told at MWM) each month. Private Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tours also available Mon- Sat.

"Scary-etta Trolley Tours" After the Art Walk/First Friday, Ghosts of Marietta will be doing ghost tours on the trolley once a month. The tour will be one and a half hours long and will cover areas outside of the current walking Ghost tour. Group Wine Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market followed by Trolley Ghost Tours available Mon- Sat ($40pp)

“Wine Tasting & Theatre on the Square” Have your group meet that the Marietta Wine Market before the show for a private wine tasting of 6 wines and light hors’dourves. Groups (12 people or more) Tue & Thur Evenings $35pp, Friday Evenings $40pp (Special Preview Night Performances & Tasting - Tue Aug 12th and Tue Sept 30th only $25pp)
 

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