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Casablanca at The Strand

Casablanca (PG). In this Oscar-winning classic, American ex-pat Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) plays host to gamblers, thieves, and refugees at his Moroccan nightclub during World War II, but he never expected Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) – the woman who broke his heart – to walk through his door. Ilsa hopes that with Rick’s help, she and her fugitive husband (Paul Henreid) can escape to America. But the spark that brought the lovers together still burns brightly.

Date:
Friday, Oct. 15, 8 PM.
Live organ pops variety show and sing-along at 7:30 PM.

Admission:
Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for children, students, and seniors.

Address:
Earl Smith Strand Theatre
117 North Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060

Parking:
Free around square

For more information, please call For more information or tickets, visit www.EarlSmithStrand.org or the Box Office at 770-293-0080 or 117 North Park Square, Marietta, 30060. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM; and two hours before the show.

Claire Dunaway at The Strand

The quirky Claire Dunaway will show off her serious and not-so-serious side at the unveiling of her new music-inspired collection at The Strand on Friday, September 3. “I always have been an avid people watcher,” Dunaway said, admitting the inspiration for her show. Her new collection will highlight a different side of Dunaway, as her last show focused on objects like rusty cars, barns, cows, horses, and gas station pumps. In fact, her “Caboose” painting from her last series was recently accepted to a juried show at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art and is on display through September 10 in the “Metro Montage X” exhibit. The show was judged by Adrianna Del Collo, Associate Archivist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Date:
The new gallery of Dunaway’s artwork will be unveiled and open to the public during the Marietta Square’s First Friday Art Walk on Friday, September 3, 2010 from 6 to 9 PM. The Strand will also open its rooftop terrace and bar that evening and Claire Dunaway will paint live on the terrace.

The public is also invited to view the new exhibit at no charge on these select dates:
September 13, 12:30-2:30 PM
September 15, 5-6 PM
September 20, 12:30-2:30 PM
September 24, 1-3 PM.

Admission:
Free.

Address:
Earl Smith Strand Theatre
117 North Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060

Parking:
Free around square all day. Free at Cobb County Parking Garage after 5 PM.

For more information, please call (770) 293-0080, The Strand box office, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM or two hours before the show. Unless specified otherwise in the description above, tickets can be purchased at The Strand’s box office.

Highlights from the Marietta Business Expo

Marietta Business Expo

The fourth annual Marietta Business Expo took place on September 1st, 2010 from noon to 8pm at the Cobb County Civic Center. New this year was the expo theme “Thriving in a New Economy.” The event featured multiple educational presentations offering help to job seekers as well as new entrepreneurs. Many people out of work are seeking jobs or ways to be their own boss. This year the goal was to help both. The MBA Business Expo message is simple: The Marietta Business Association members are good people providing valuable products and services – and they want to help.

The Marietta Business Expo was open to the public, and door prizes were awarded throughout the event. The event also featured plenty of opportunities to network, meet other local business owners, build business connections, enjoy some good food and meet some great people who call Cobb County home.


Marietta Business Expo 2010


Hosted by the Marietta Business Association


Shane’s Rib Shack


Mark Stuckey with the Cobb Chamber of Commerce


Delicious samples from Cornerstone Cookie


Get a free massage from Chiropractic Care Marietta Square


Sauces, spices, and more from The Extreme Gourmet


Earrings, bracelets, holiday gifts and more from 2 Creative

2009 Business Expo Pictures:

Marietta Business Expo
Marietta Business Expo
Rob DeSoto a.k.a. The Citrus Man with Citrusolution Carpet Cleaning

Marietta Business Expo
Great BBQ at the Rib Ranch

Marietta Business Expo
Marietta Mayor William B. “Bill” Dunaway

Marietta Business Expo
Candy Bouquet arrangements look almost too good to eat

Marietta Business Expo
Your Office USA provides office space and business services

Marietta Business Expo
Chris Gilbert, Tim Lester, Otis Nixon, and Becky Bullard

Marietta Business Expo
Win the money tree from Green Flag Profit Recovery

Marietta Business Expo
AdzZoo is taming the internet one click at a time

Marietta Business Expo
Step back in time with the Marietta Museum of History

Marietta Business Expo

Marietta Art in the Park

Marietta Art in the Park

The 24th annual Marietta Art in the Park festival returns to Glover Park from September 4 – 6, 2010. The annual art festival takes place in Glover Park in Marietta Square each Labor Day weekend and is sponsored by the Marietta Business Association. This fine art extravaganza features an artist market, children’s art alley and an artist demonstration area and the famous Painted Pots.

Flags in Glover Park

Painting by Coe Steinwart."

The juried exhibition features pieces by over 130 artists from 16 states. All items are handmade original work including paintings, photography, jewelry, sculptures, pottery, and more.

While you are there, be sure to check out the live music as well as the Interactive Art Alley featuring “make and take” art projects.

During the Labor Day Weekend event, area shops, restaurants, and attractions like the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, the Marietta Museum of History, The Strand, and Theatre in the Square operate with extended hours.

Schedule:
10am to 5pm on Saturday, September 4, 2010.
10am to 5pm on Sunday, September 5, 2010.
10am to 5pm on Monday, September 6, 2010.

Admission:
Free

Parking:
Parking is free in the Cherokee Street parking deck, between Cherokee and Waddell Streets.

Contact:
For more information, call (770) 429-1115.

Art in the Park in Downtown Marietta's Glover Park

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Cobb Classic Rodeo

Cobb Classic Rodeo in Marietta

The Cobb County Classic Rodeo is riding into Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. Beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 27, and Saturday, August 28, 2010, the fun will last about two hours each night. Admission at the gate will be $15 for adults and $12 for children. (Ages five and under are admitted free.) Some of the profits will benefit the Cobb County Sheriff Mounted Patrol Unit.

Cobb Classic Rodeo in Marietta

Sanctioned by the International Professional Rodeo Association, this event is part of the Kayak Rodeo Series and the Kayak Rodeo Series Bull Challenge. Bull riding, bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie down roping and barrel racing will make the Cobb County Classic Rodeo a night to remember for young and old rodeo fans.

Cobb County Rodeo

Jim R. Miller Park is located at 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta, GA‎ 30008. From I-75, take Exit 260 and go west approximately five miles until Windy Hill Road dead ends, then turn left onto Austell Road. Turn right onto Callaway Road. The park is on the right. The event takes place in a covered arena.

Cobb County Classic Rodeo
Jim R. Miller Park
2245 Callaway Road
Marietta GA 30008

Admission
Adults – $12 advanced, $15 at the gate
Children – $10 advanced, $12 at the gate
Children under 5 – free

Date and Time
8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2010
8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2010

For more information, call (770) 684-7277.

Cobb County Rodeo

The Cobb Classic Rodeo begins at 8pm each night.

Cobb County Rodeo

Highlights include bareback riding, in which the cowboys must ride for 8 seconds.

Cobb County Rodeo

The cowboy cannot touch their horse or themselves with their free hand.

Cobb County Rodeo

Steer wrestling is an event where the rider drops from the horse and wrestles the steer to the ground.

Cobb County Rodeo

In calf roping, the rider must lasso the calf and tie three of it

Cobb County Rodeo

Bull riding is the wildest and perhaps most dangerous event of the night.

Cobb County Rodeo

The Cobb Classic Rodeo takes place at the Cobb County Equestrian Center at Jim Miller Park.

Cobb County Rodeo

The arena and seats are covered, but open to the outdoors.

Cobb County Rodeo

The Bid Dipper sells hand-dipped ice cream, waffle cones, soda, popcorn, ice tea and more.

Cobb County Rodeo

Strickland's Concessions sells a great Philly Cheese Steak as well as other favorites like roasted corn, lemonade and ice tea.

Cobb County Rodeo

Sample some handmade beef jerky.

Cobb County Rodeo

There are several activities for the kids to enjoy before the rodeo.

Cobb County Rodeo

Little Red Barn petting zoo.

Cobb County Rodeo

Kids can feed, pet, or just have fun watching the animals.

Cobb County Rodeo

Test your riding skills on the mechanical bull.

Cobb County Rodeo

Grab some rodeo gear and look like a pro.

Cobb County Rodeo

Take home a souvenir from Dixie Outfitters.

Cobb County Rodeo

Listen to today's best country on South 107.

Cobb County Rodeo

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Cobb County Sheriff Mounted Patrol Unit.

Marietta Streetfest

Classics, collectibles, and treasures await at the 19th Annual Marietta Streetfest on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 9am to 5pm. Formerly known as the Marietta Antique Street Festival, the Marietta Streetfest is held on the historic Marietta Square and features antiques, autos and more.

The event is a fundraiser for the Marietta Museum of History and puts Georgia pride on display by featuring Georgia antique dealers, Georgia artisans, Georgia attractions, the Marietta Square Farmers Market, the Trash or Treasure Show, and the Hubcaps and History Marietta Classic Car Show.

Marietta Streetfest Antiques

Antiques
More than seventy five dealers from around the state of Georgia will showcase their unique collections. Choose from a selection of unique collectors’ items, fine furniture, home decorations, glass, porcelains, bottles, linens, and collectibles.

Marietta Streetfest Collectibles

Artisans
Georgia artisans will be displaying their diverse selection of products ranging from folk art to shabby chic and traditional home furnishings.

Marietta Streetfest - Trash or Treasure Appraisals

Trash or Treasure Show
You have probably been wondering about the value of that family heirloom, so why not stop by and get a free verbal approximation from a local antiques expert. Stop by between 11am and 2pm to get the story on your treasure (one item per household please).

Hubcaps and History Marietta Classic Car Show

Hubcaps and History Marietta Classic Car Show
The popular Hubcaps and History Car Show is back from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. Participants and browsers alike enjoy this show featuring classic cars 25 years and older. Vote for your favorite car and with your “I voted sticker” tour the Marietta Museum of History free of charge.

Address:
Glover Park on the Marietta Square
50 N. Park Square
Marietta GA 30060

Hours:
Marietta Street Fest will take place this year on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 9:00am-5:00pm (rain or shine)
The popular Hubcaps and History Car Show is back from 10am to 4pm.
For more information, call (770) 592-7180.

Photos courtesy of and copyright Amanda Canup

Whole Hawg Happenin’ BBQ & Music Fest

The Whole Hawg Happenin’ is an annual barbecue festival on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 11am to 7pm. The event takes place at Six Flags White Water and a portion of the proceeds benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta’s Cobb County Clubs. Marietta and Atlanta’s best BBQ restaurants will offer tastes of their best dishes for prices ranging from $0.50 to $5.00.

The family friendly BBQ event features:

  • Tasty BBQ and food. Tastes of BBQ will range from .50 – $5.00 from the best of metro Atlanta’s BBQ restaurants
  • Food demonstrations
  • Live entertainment on two stages, featuring Hurricane Wilson, Prime and more
  • A Sports Corner with the Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Dream
  • Beer Garden
  • Large Kids Corner featuring fun activities and fire truck rides
  • And more fun and excitement

Date:
October 23, 2010

Time:
11am – 7pm

Location:
Six Flags White Water Park in Marietta

Admission:
Admission to the whole hog happening is free, however parking fees apply.

For more information, call MaryClaire Andres at 404-388-6975.

Wings (Silent Movie)

The first feature film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture, Wings is a 1927 silent classic that tells the story of two men (Buddy Rogers and Richard Arlen) in love with the same woman (Clara Bow). After the U.S. enters World War I, both join the Air Corps to fight in France and their rivalry grows into a wary friendship once they become fellow fighter pilots. Will the girl tear apart their friendship?

Organ accompaniment performed by Ron Carter on The Strand’s new Mighty Allen Theater Organ. The Paulding County High School ROTC Color Guard will present the colors immediately preceding the film.

Date:
Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, 3 PM; Live organ pops variety show and sing-along at 2:30 PM.

Admission:
Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for military, children, students, and seniors.

Address:
117 North Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060

For more information, please call 770-293-0080.

The Phantom of the Opera

Relive the golden days of early cinema with Lon Chaney in his classic role in The Phantom of the Opera. In this 1925 silent film, the masked and facially deformed Phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House causes murder and mayhem. Behind it all is the Phantom’s attempt to force management to make the woman he loves a star.

Organ accompaniment performed by Ron Carter. Live organ pops variety show and sing-along at 2:30 PM. The audience is invited to enjoy the movie in Halloween costumes. Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for children, students, and seniors.

Date:
Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, 3 PM

Admission:
Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for children, students, and seniors.

Address:
117 North Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060

For more information, please call 770-293-0080

Hubcaps and History Marietta Classic Car Show

Marietta Streetfest Classic Car Show

The Hubcaps and History Marietta Classic Car Show rolls into Marietta Square from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, September 18, 2010. The show is part of the Marietta Streetfest held on the historic Marietta Square and hosted by the Marietta Museum of History. The car show features cars that are at least a quarter century old and must be originals or restored originals. The event is free to the public and the entry fee is $15 per car registered by September 10 and $20 per car registered after that date. All car show winners are chosen by popular vote so go out and pick your favorites, and with your “I voted sticker” you can tour the Marietta Museum of History for free.

Also, while you are there, be sure to check out the Marietta Street Fest featuring antique dealers, artisans and more.

Address:
Marietta Square
Marietta Georgia 30060

Hours:
10:00 to 4:00 p.m. rain or shine

For more information, please call (770) 592-7180.