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.
Martinis & Music
The Marietta / Cobb Museum of Art is hosting Martinis & Music on Friday, April 16, 2010. Enjoy Martinis, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment along with access to all exhibitions from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
Admission
$8 per person
Free to museum members
Cash Bar
Location:
The Marietta / Cobb Museum of Art
30 Atlanta St SE
Marietta, GA 30060
For more information, call (770) 528-1444
Behind The Scenes at The Strand
Want to sneak a “behind-the-scenes” peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre? The Strand now offers guided tours of the historic theatre, event space, and rooftop terrace. 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.
Date:
Every Monday and Friday at 10am
Admission:
$5
Address:
117 North Park Square, Marietta Ga
Parking:
Cobb County Parking Garage – $3; Marietta Square – Free
For more information, please call (770) 293-0080.
