This Week on the Square
This Week on the Square in Marietta
TUESDAY, MAY 15th "Toddler Tuesday" (2 years +) at the Cobb-Marietta Museum of Art 11-11:45am) Instructor: Emily Ryals $5 per class This class is a great opportunity for toddlers (and parents!) to explore, create, and make a mess! Children will create works inspired by our collection of art or a short story read in class. This class focuses on developing fine motor skills and introducing children to a structured classroom environment. Our motto is "It's the process not the product!" Pay at the door. No registration necessary. (Ongoing every Tue except holidays, days when museum is closed and if otherwise noted. No Classes May 22nd, May 29th, The month of July. Dates are subject to change.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16th (5-7pm) Wine Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market. Theme: "The Wizards of Oz !" (Open to the Public) Cost: Charity Donation:
The country of Australia may have become famous producing Shiraz but they also offer a wide array of other varietals including outstandindg Chardonnays, Propriatary Blends, Cabernets and Rieslings. Drop by on Wednesday and get a taste of what the land down under has to offer.
THURSDAY, MAY 17th "MBA Breakfast" at the Marlow House (8-9:30am) It's a NEW date for Marietta Business Association breakfast. Join us each month on the third Wednesday of the month from 8:00am until 9:30am for networking and interesting speakers. The event is held at the Marlow House located at 192 Church Street NE, Marietta, Georgia 30060. For more information on this event contact Mark Morgan at 770-324-3666 or email him at mark.m@360cobb.com. Admission to breakfast is free for MBA members and $5.00 for "No-Frill Members and guests".
THURSDAY, MAY 17th "Brown Bag Concert Series" in Glover Park on the Square (12noon-1pm) Grab your lunch from one of the many great restaurants around the Square and meet your friends and co-workers at the Glover Park Brown Bag Concert Series.
FRIDAY, MAY 18th "Historic Marietta Trolley" (11am & 1pm) Join us 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. Tour Times Thurs - Sat 11:00 am, & 1:00pm Sunday 1:00pm, 2:30 pm Trolley Departs From Historic Marietta Trolley Co. 131 Church Street Phone 770-425-1006 www.mariettatrolley.com
FRIDAY, MAY 18th "Ghosts of Marietta Walking Tour" (7:30pm) This tour is the original tour that made Ghosts of Marietta famous. Here you will find yourself walking the streets of our haunted city by lantern light, guided by one of our talented storytellers. This tour is approximately 90 minutes and the walk is under a mile. Ghost tours are at 7:30pm every Thur, Fri & Sat in May. Paid reservations required in advance. 770-425-1006. www.ghostsofmarietta.com
FRIDAY, MAY 18th "Jagged Stones" at the Strand Got a hankering for a little rock and roll? How does some Rolling Stones sound? Fantastic and awesome? We knew it! The Jagged Stones will be coming to Marietta this May with their Rolling Stones tribute show complete with Stones favorites, a eeriely Jagger-esque lead singer, and the full sound and showmanship you'd expect from any truly rocking concert. If you're a Rolling Stones fan or rock and roller at heart, you're not going to want to miss this show. Tickets on sale now.
SATURDAY, MAY 19th "FREE YOGA & Trunk Show" with BeYoga (9am-12:30pm)May is National Health and Fitness Month. And to celebrate Be Yoga is sponsoring a FREE community yoga class on the Marietta Square Saturday, May 19th at 9am. Reggie Jones will lead an all-levels vinyasa flow class. We will have a few mats to borrow, but we highly recommend you bring your own mat if possible. Afterwards, Lululemon Roswell Showroom will be hosting a trunk show from 10:30-12:30pm in the newly expanded Be Yoga studio. Make a day of it; FREE yoga, Farmer's Market, shopping on the Square and chilling in our cool new lounge! be awesome, be yoga!
SATURDAY, MAY 19th "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 - April through November. 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, MAY 19th "Historic Marietta Trolley" (11am & 1pm) Join us 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. Tour Times Thurs - Sat 11:00 am, & 1:00pm Sunday 1:00pm, 2:30 pm Trolley Departs From Historic Marietta Trolley Co. 131 Church Street Phone 770-425-1006www.mariettatrolley.com
Saturday, May 19th "Mother/Daughter Jewelry Workshop and Tea" 10 a.m. - Noon at the Cobb-Marietta Museum of Art Enjoy light refreshments, as you create beautiful jewelry works with the ones you love! Mothers and daughters of all ages are invited. Supplies and light refreshments included. Please register by Tuesday, May 15th (limited drop-ins available). Instructor: Mereta Pettigre Members: $15 each Non-Members: $20 each
SATURDAY, MAY 19th "Saturday Art School" (12:30 2pm) at the Cobb-Marietta Museum of Art Students (age 7-11) will enjoy a fun and exciting time creating dynamic works of art while learning about artists throughout history. Students will draw, paint, sculpt and more! Each week will explore a different media or technique. Purchase "Class Packs" at a discounted rate or just "drop-in." Space limited. Supplies Included. Instructor: Laura Surace Members: $20 (per class) Non-members: $25 (per class)
SATURDAY, MAY 19th (2-4pm) Wine Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market. Theme: "Springing into Summer" (Open to the Public) Cost: Charity Donation
The Summer heat has arrived a little early this year and what better way to cool off than with some new white wine varietals from around the globe. Stop in and try out some new wines from Portugal, Argentina, Greece, Slovenia and France along with light appetizers and new food selections from Georgia.
SATURDAY, MAY 19th "Ghosts of Marietta Walking Tour" (7:30pm) This tour is the original tour that made Ghosts of Marietta famous. Here you will find yourself walking the streets of our haunted city by lantern light, guided by one of our talented storytellers. This tour is approximately 90 minutes and the walk is under a mile. Ghost tours are at 7:30pm every Thur, Fri & Sat in May. Paid reservations required in advance. 770-425-1006. www.ghostsofmarietta.com
SATURDAY, MAY 19th "Haunted Pub Crawl" (7:30pm) Join one of our talented and charismatic tour guides for a sampling of ghost stories as we tour to three of the most haunted bars on the Marietta Square. Paid reservations required in advance. Adults only. 770-425-1006. www.ghostsofmarietta.com Hanted Pub Crawls are held the 3rd Saturday Each Month
SATURDAY, MAY 19th "Disco Night" at the Strand. the Hustle and dance the night away to a live DJ and that funky disco beat. This is a public dance party on The Strand stage. That's right- you get to dance around to the flashy lights and thumping music of disco with all of your friends on our stage-turned-dance floor.Come dressed in your finest polyester and platforms for a costume contest, and prep some of your best moves for the dance contest. The party is 21+.
SUNDAY, May 20th "Marietta Square Farmers Market"(12 noon-3pm) located on located on Mill Street in Historic Marietta . The market will take place every Saturday - rain or shine - April through November. 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
SUNDAY, MAY 20th "Historic Marietta Trolley" (1pm & 2:30pm) Join us 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. Tour Times Thurs - Sat 11:00 am, & 1:00pm Sunday 1:00pm, 2:30 pm Trolley Departs From Historic Marietta Trolley Co. 131 Church Street Phone 770-425-1006 www.mariettatrolley.com
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23rd (5-7pm) Wine Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market. Theme: "TBA" (Open to the Public) Cost: Charity Donation:
SUNDAY, MAY 20" Pre-Piccolo Spoleto Concert" (3pm) at Marietta First Presbyterian Church, Sanctuary Join us for a Pre-Piccolo Spoleto Concert Featuring Sacre Voci and The Georgia Young Singers in the First Presbyterian Church, Sanctuary 189 Church Street, Marietta, GA 30060. For more information call 770-427-0293