This week on the Square
THIS WEEK ON THE SQUARE:
FRIDAY, APRIL 27th- APRIL - 28th The Atlanta Lyric Theatre Presents "Ragtime" at the Strand Theatre (8pm) At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing... and anything is possible. Set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York, "Ragtime" weaves together three distinctly American tales - that of a stifled suburban mother, an inventive Jewish immigrant, and a daring young Harlem musician - Tickets are available online at www.atlantalyrictheatre.com or through the Atlanta Lyric Theatre box office at 404.377.9948
FRIDAY, APRIL 27th-APRIL 28th "To Kill a Mockingbird" - at Theatre in the Square. Young Actors Playhouse presents Harper Lee's classic American masterpiece, "To Kill a Mockingbird". This timeless, coming-of-age story centers around a close family in rural 1935 Alabama and how their lives are forever changed by the controversial trial of a black man accused of attacking a white girl. Performances are April 19th - 28th at 7:30 and 3:00pm. Presented at the Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta GA 30064. Tickets are $10.00 - $15.00. For more information, visit www.youngactorsplayhouse.com or call 678-910-0780.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26th "SIP N' STROLL" (5:30pm) Marietta Tree Keepers invites you to attend their next Sip n' Stroll. Visitors are welcome to bring their own evening refreshments and MTK will provide water and light snacks. The event will only be cancelled if it is raining heavy or lightening. Park at Lewis Park, 475 Campbell Hill St. , Marietta, GA 30060 and sign-in at 22 Hillside Drive where the tour will begin.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26th " Martinis & Music" (5:30 - 8:30pm) at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art featuring the music of Boozer Mclure and friends - 5:30 - 8:30 Cash Bar, light hors d'oeuvres. Free to members $8 for guests. You may purchase Membership at the door. for more information visit our website www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org or call 770-528-1444...
FRIDAY , APRIL 26th "Glover Park Concert Series -Symphony Saturday" The Glover Park Concert Series (8-10pm) The concerts are free of charge but if you're looking for a "front-row seat," a limited number of tables can be reserved -- $45 for tables of six and $55 for tables for eight. Tables reservations are taken on a first come basis and may be reserved the first working day of each month. Blankets and lawn chairs only may be set up in the park after 4 p.m. Personal tables are not permitted in the park, however they may be set up on North Park Square after 6:00 p.m. Bring a picnic dinner (beer and wine are permitted) or dine in one of the many fine restaurants located on the square.
GLOVER PARK Concert Series for 2012
April 26th Kurt Thomas Band (Party Rock & Country)
May 31st The Glow Band (Variety & Classic Rock)
June 28th Atlanta Pleasure Band (R & B)
July 26th The Grapevine (Beach Music / Oldies)
August 23rd A1A (Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band)
August 24th GSO Jazz/Jazz
September 27th The 911 Band (Soul & Motown)
FRIDAY, APRIL 26th "Carnival of Doom's Creature Feature - Plan 9 From Outer Space" (10pm) at The Annex (25 Powder Springs Street in historic Marietta Square) Join us for the inaugural Creature Feature Friday, April 26th at The Annex (25 Powder Springs Street in historic Marietta Square) to witness the horror of Ed Wood's infamous Plan 9 From Outer Space. We've partnered with The Carnival of Doom to bring Marietta what has been deemed "the worst movie ever made" by the "worst director ever" in this presentation of a drive-in gone wrong. You're welcome.
Pre-screening sideshow entertainment from the Carnival of Doom's friends Captain & Maybelle along with other carny folks. Sword swallowing, human blockhead and feats of wonder abound. For those 21 and over, Burnt Hickory Brewery will also be have samples available of their ONE NIGHT ONLY blood red Vampira craft beer.
Tickets at http://nextstagetheatrecompany.com for $12 or call the box office at 678.744.6398
Tickets at http://nextstagetheatrecompany.com for $12 or call the box office at 678.744.6398
SATURDAY, APRIL 27th "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 6th through December 21st. The Saturday market has 60 plus vendors featuring home grown vegetables, cheese, bread, eggs, fresh flowers, local honey, baked goods, meat, mushrooms and milk every weekend. Free parking is available all day in the two county parking decks. For a list of farmers and artisan food producers, contact Market Director Johnny Fulmer at (770) 499-9393 or visit WWW.MariettaSquareFarmrsMarket.Net
SATURDAY, APRIL 27th "Marietta Square Artist Market" "( 9 a.m.- 2pm)Created in 2011 as a natural extension of the wildly popular Marietta Square Farmers Market. The "Marietta Square Artist Market" is an open-air market and cultural event that will be held on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month April-Nov. 9AM -2pm. The Artist Market is a student only, fine art juried event located on Mill Street from Church Street to the railroad tracks in downtown Marietta.
SATURDAY, APRIL 27th "World Tai Chi Day" (10am-12noon) in Glover Park. The event is free and open to the public.
SATURDAY, APRIL 27th "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
SATURDAY, APRIL 27th "Slow Art Day" at the Cobb Marietta Museum of Art" (11am-1pm) Pack a lunch and join us at the Museum. Guests are invited to come and look at specific pieces of Art Work and discuss those works over lunch. For more information call.
SATURDAY, APRIL 27th (2-4pm)Wine Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market. Theme: "Earth, Wind & Fire Tasting" (Open to the Public) Cost: Charity Donation CASA Stop by on Saturday for a fun and unique tasting. We will be featuring Earthquake wines from Michael David winery along with Wind Mill Winery in Lodi, and Fire Steed winery in Oregeon.
SATURDAY APRIL 27th "3rd Annual Rose Garden Gala- Benefiting Smith-Gilbert Gardens" (6-10pm). This fundraiser supports programs like the new Gather 'n Grow family vegetable garden as well as the care and upkeep of the historic Hiram Butler house and other facility improvements. Guests will have the chance to bid on a variety of silent auction items Tickets are $120 per person ($75 of which is tax-deductable). Dress is coat and tie with comfortable shoes recommended for ladies. Visit the www.smithgilbertgardens.com or call 770-919-0248 for reservation
SATURDAY, APRIL 27th "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 Feb. Paid reservations required in advance. 770-425-1006. www.ghostsofmarietta.com
SUNDAY, APRIL 28th "Taste of Marietta" (11am-7pm) The entire Square will be closed. We're expecting 60-70 restaurants and will have Bubba Burger Kid's Alley and Sports Corner sponsored by Sports Radio 790 the Zone featuring the Atlanta Braves, the Atlanta Hawks, the Atlanta Thrashers and more. There will be entertainment throughout the day on 3 different stages. Restaurants interested in participating should contact Theresa Jenkins at the Marietta Welcome Center, welcomem@bellsouth.net. For general information check out our website at www.tasteofmarietta.com
SUNDAY, APRIL 28th "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
TUESDAY, APRIL 30th "Toddler Tuesday" (2 years +) at the Cobb-Marietta Museum of Art 11-11:45am) $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!"