Frankie Avalon
The Encore Series at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre continues at 8pm, on Saturday, March 27, 2010 when one of the original Philadelphia/American Bandstand “rock-n-rollers”, Frankie Avalon takes the stage. Avalon was the reigning teen singing idol of the 1960’s and will perform a show won’t want to miss.
Season tickets are available and other upcoming acts include:
| April 10 | 8:00pm | Vicki Lawrence and Mama |
Address
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre at the Cobb Civic Center
548 South Marietta Parkway
Marietta Ga 30060.
For more information, call 770-528-8490.
The Osmond Brothers
The Encore Series at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre continues at 8pm, on Saturday, March 13, 2010 when The Osmond Brothers take the stage. Back by popular demand this family group belts close harmonies not matched by any other group in the business. The Osmond Family tradition is “World Class” entertainment. A show you do not want to miss.
Season tickets are available and other upcoming acts include:
| March 27 | 8:00pm | Frankie Avalon |
| April 10 | 8:00pm | Vicki Lawrence and Mama |
Address
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre at the Cobb Civic Center
548 South Marietta Parkway
Marietta Ga 30060.
For more information, call 770-528-8490.
State of the City
Join Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin for his first state-of-the-city address at noon Thursday, February 18, 2010 from noon to 2pm at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel and Conference Center. The meeting is free and open to the public and lunch is $15.
Address:
Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center
500 Powder Springs St
Marietta, GA 30064
A Silent Birthday Song: The General
In celebration of The Strand’s first birthday. Relive a piece of Marietta’s history about a famous locomotive chase that started in Marietta. The 1926 flick, The General, is a comedic masterpiece starring Buster Keaton and featuring live organ accompaniment on The Strand’s Mighty Theatre Organ by Ron Carter. Other entertainment will include the Little General Cloggers, Harper Harris, lead interpreter from the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, and Russell Bonds, author of Stealing the General. Tickets are $7-8 and are available through The Strand’s box office. Tickets which were purchased for the January showing are still good and assigned seating will remain the same.
Date:
Mar. 14, 3 PM
Admission:
$7-$8
Address:
Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta
Parking:
Free
Marietta Easter Egg Hunt
The 2010 Marietta Easter Egg Hunt at Jim Miller Park begins at 10am on March 27, 2010. The Egg Hunt features children’s art, activities, carnival rides, music, inflatables, petting zoo, concessions, and more. You can also visit with the Easter Bunny and participate in the Mad Hatter contest. The Easter eggstravaganza Easter egg hunt features different levels based on age groups with prizes at each level.
The Hunt
10:00am – 2:00pm
Schedule:
10:00am – Park Opens
10:30am – 3 and under.
11:00am – 4-5 years.
11:30am – Special Populations.
12:00pm – 6-7 years.
12:30pm – 8 years and up.
1:00pm – Easter Basket Contest, Mad Hatter Contest, Youth Fashion Show – Sunday Best
2:00pm – Park Closes
Admission
Egg hunts, parking and admission are free.
Location:
Jim Miller Park
2245 Callaway Road
Marietta, GA 30008
For more information, call (770) 528-8853.
Laurel Park Easter Egg Hunt
The 2010 Easter Egg Hunt at Laurel Park begins at 6:30pm on Friday, March 26. The event is sponsored by the Marietta Parks and Recreation Department and features plenty of great candy and fun prizes for all. The hunt is divided into groups based on age, and after the hunt you can visit with the Easter Bunny for great photo opportunities.
Age Groups:
- 3 and under
- 4-6
- 7-10
Date:
Friday, March 26,♦ 2010
Time:
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Address:
Laurel Park
151 Manning Road
Marietta Ga 30064
For more information, call (770) 794-5601.
In addition to this Easter Egg hunt, Cobb County is sponsoring two additional Marietta Easter Egg Hunts.
Daddy/Daughter – Mother/Son Dance
The annual Daddy/Daughter – Mother/Son Dance is open to fathers and daughters, sons and mothers of all ages! Enjoy a night with your “date” where there will be great music, dancing, and refreshments. Dress is semi-formal to formal. This is a great opportunity to make another magical childhood memory! Bring your dancing shoes and camera! Register early because space is limited and reservations are required.
Date:
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Time:
6pm – 9pm
Cost:
$5 per person
Address:
Fullers Recreation Center
3499 Robinson Road
Marietta, Georgia 30067
For more information, call (770) 509-2737
Julianne Hough in Concert
The Encore Series at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre continues at 8pm, on Saturday, March 6, 2010 when the twice champion of “Dancing With The Stars” and top country singer Julianne Hough takes the stage.
Season tickets are available and other upcoming acts include:
| March 13 | 8:00pm | The Osmond Brothers |
| March 27 | 8:00pm | Frankie Avalon |
| April 10 | 8:00pm | Vicki Lawrence and Mama |
Address
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre at the Cobb Civic Center
548 South Marietta Parkway
Marietta Ga 30060.
For more information, call 770-528-8490.
Winter Walk in the Woods
The Natural Resource Management Unit of the Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department and the Wright Center are hosting the “Winter Walk in the Woods” open house for the Jean and Elwood Wright Environmental Education Center.
Date
Monday, February 15th
Time
10am to 2pm.
Parking
Parking is located on Post Oak Tritt Road behind Chestnut Ridge Church.
Address
Jean and Elwood Wright Environmental Education Center
2661 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta Ga 30062
For more information or directions please contact Kaye Wilson at (770) 528-8824 or kaye.wilson@cobbcounty.org.
Hearts for Heroes
Hearts for Heroes, a night to celebrate and honor our local aviation vision and military, will be held Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Historic Strand Theatre. The event will support the Aviation Wing of the Marietta Museum of History and be co-hosted by former Gov. Roy Barnes and Chairman Sam Olens.
Special guests include Admiral Jim Ellis, Maj. Gen. Terry Nesbitt and actors Dennis Haysbert and Eric L. Haney. Live music will be provided by Memory Lane Jazz Band, Vintage Vocals and Katie Kasben.
Hours
Doors open at 6 p.m. for an aviation art show and the main event begins at 7 p.m.
Tickets
$30
There will also be an after party immediately following the event at the Gov. and Mrs. Barnes’ home. Tickets are $100.
For more information, call 770-293-0080
