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M.U.S.T Capital Campaign

Marietta.com — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:33:15 +0000

MUST Ministries was recently awarded a “challenge grant” from the Kresge Foundation for its Build, We MUST Capital Campaign. With a total goal of $6.8 million, MUST is required to raise the first $6.3 million. If this is accomplished, The Kresge Foundation will provide the remaining $500,000. To date, MUST has received a total of $5.5 million in total gifts and pledges. The deadline is fast approaching for MUST to meet this challenge grant: March 31, 2010.

For more information, visit http://www.mustministries.org/check/

About the Kresge Foundation

The Kresge Foundation awards facilities capital as a challenge grant to help nonprofit organizations build their base of private financial support as they conduct capital campaigns to build or renovate their facilities. Facilities capital challenge grants are awarded to organizations that cater specifically to the needs of poor, disadvantaged and disenfranchised in six fields of interest: health, the environment, arts and culture, education, human services, and community development.

Frankie Avalon

Marietta.com — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:22:27 +0000

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

Marietta.com — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:20:05 +0000

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

Marietta.com — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:31:09 +0000

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

Marietta.com — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:29:25 +0000

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

Marietta.com — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:20:56 +0000

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

Marietta.com — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:45:02 +0000

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

Marietta.com — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:10:06 +0000

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

Marietta.com — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:36:59 +0000

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

Marietta.com — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:25:21 +0000

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.

March 27	8:00pm	Frankie Avalon
April 10	8:00pm	Vicki Lawrence and Mama

March 13	8:00pm	The Osmond Brothers
March 27	8:00pm	Frankie Avalon
April 10	8:00pm	Vicki Lawrence and Mama