Gobble Jog

Run wild for a great cause at the 10th annual Gobble Jog on Thanksgiving day 2012 in Marietta. The event benefits MUST Ministries and takes place in historic Marietta Square and features a 10K run, a 5K run/walk, a 1K run/walk, and a tot trot (for kids 5 and under). The Gobble Jog 10K is certified as a qualifier for seeding in the Peachtree Road Race and the U.S. 10K Classic.

Race Day Schedule:
7am – Packet pick-up/Registration
8am – 10K Run
9:15am – 1K Run/Walk
9:30am – 5K Run/Walk
10:30am TotTrot

The pre-race packet pick-up takes place the Wednesday before Thanksgiving from 3pm to 7pm at the Marietta First United Methodist Church, Family Life Hall.

Pre-race packet pick-up location:
Marietta First United Methodist Church, Family Life Hall
56 Whitlock Avenue
Marietta GA 30064

Race Location:
Marietta Square

For more information, call (678) 218-4521.

About MUST Ministries
All proceeds benefit MUST Ministries, a faith-based, non-profit organization ministering to individuals to break the cycle of poverty by providing employment training and resources to find jobs, family life skills and services. In addition to programs that support overcoming barriers for employment, MUST also provides mental health and addiction programs.

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Pullman Rail Car in Marietta Square Destroyed

The historic 1917 Pullman rail car that has been a part of the Marietta Square for almost 40 years is now being dismantled. The railcar sat adjacent to the Marietta Welcome Center and, according to the City of Marietta, became “both a safety hazard and an eye sore.”

The rail car’s current owner, Michael Thomas, purchased the car last year and had plans to move it to New York. Those plans changed after his mechanic looked at the nearly century old railcar. “Based on his report, the car superstructure is rusted and while it was perfectly OK for a static display the cost to get the car to operational condition would have been prohibitive,” Thomas wrote. He then offered the car to the city, asking “Would the city of Marietta be willing to take the car? Do you want it? I would consider donating it with say $2,500 to spruce it up. If not the car will have to be scrapped.”

Marietta Railcar Demolition

Marietta Square Railroad Car at the Welcome Center

Marietta Square Welcome Center Railroad Car

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Rocky Horror Picture Show

For some late night fun, visit The Earl Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta Square on Saturday, September 3, 2011 for a midnight showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show. Not just a movie, Rocky Horror Picture Show is an experience, a legend, and a cult tradition that has been passed down through generations. With a chorus of fans, this night will be no different.

In this wacky and tacky 1975 musical film, newlyweds Brad and Janet are blissfully in love – until their car breaks down in the rain. They look for help only to find themselves at the castle of the strange (possibly alien) Dr. Frank-N-Furter, who is in the process of bringing a monster “Rocky” to life. They are offered a place to stay, but do they dare?

The audience is invited to enjoy the movie in costume. Live organ pops variety show and sing-along featuring The Strand’s Mighty Allen Theatre Organ at 11:30pm. Tickets are $10. Personal props may not be brought in to the theatre; prop bags will be available for purchase for just $3. Individuals under 18 not admitted without parent or guardian.

Date:
Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Midnight. Live organ pops variety show and sing-along at 11:30 pm.

Admission:
Tickets are $10.
Individuals under 18 not admitted.

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

For more information, please call the Box Office at (770) 293-0080 or visit in person at 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.

Parking:
The Cobb County parking garage is next door to The Strand, between Cherokee and Waddell Streets. Parking is free Monday through Friday after 5pm, and free all day on Saturday and Sunday. Parking is $3 Monday through Friday before 5pm.

For more events at The Strand, please visit our Calendar of Events page.

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The Elephant Man @ The Strand

Elephant Man PosterThe Earl Smith Strand Theatre and talented local high school actors are teaming up to present the theatre’s first student produced show this July: Bernard Pomerance’s The Elephant Man.

The Elephant Man is based on the life of Joseph Merrick, a man who lived in London during the Victorian era and was known for his severe physical deformities. The play traces Merrick’s emotional struggles through his experiences as a circus sideshow attraction and his attempts to overcome his horrific appearance.

“We are thrilled to be producing The Elephant Man at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre this summer,” says Director Robert Adams. “It won the 1979 Tony Award for Best Play and it remains an important work of theatre and represents an exciting challenge for these young Cobb County actors.”

Dates:
Saturday, July 18 at 2pm
Saturday, July 18 at 8pm
Sunday, July 19 at 2pm
Sunday, July 19 at 9pm

Admission:
$12

Address:
117 North Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060

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

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Steel Magnolias @ The Strand

Steel Magnolias at the Strand in Marietta

The Mount Paran Players are presenting Steel Magnolias at The Strand as a benefit for MUST Ministries August 14-16. The 1987 play, which went on to become a Broadway success in 2005, revolves around the close friendships of six women in a small Louisiana parish who gather at Truvy’s Beauty Parlor. The ladies discuss everything from men to religion to the serious decision that could result in one friend’s death. The play was made into a movie in 1989 with an all-star cast including Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Dolly Parton, and Shirley MacLaine.

Tickets:
$18

VIP Tickets:
A $75 VIP ticket is available for Saturday’s showing and includes heavy hors d’oeuvres in The Strand’s top level event space and roof top terrace at 6:30 PM, the show at 8 PM, and a “Meet The Cast Dessert Reception” after the show.

Date:
Aug 14, 15 @ 8 PM, Aug 16 @ 3 PM

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

Parking:
Marietta Square or Cobb County parking garage off of Wadell Street

For more information, call (770) 293-0080.

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Movies at The Strand: King Kong

Saturday Night Movie: King Kong (1933), with an organ pre-show starting at 7:30pm and a film introduction by Doug McKinney, an award-winning writer and film critic specializing in contemporary and classic film studies. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students and seniors.

Apr 11th, 2009 at 7:30pm.

The Earl Smith Strand Theatre
117 North Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 293-0080

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Movies at The Strand: To Kill A Mockingbird

Friday Night Movie: To Kill A Mockingbird, with an organ pre-show starting at 7:30pm and a film introduction by Doug McKinney, an award-winning writer and film critic specializing in contemporary and classic film studies. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students and seniors.

Apr 10th, 2009 at 7:30pm.

The Earl Smith Strand Theatre
117 North Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 293-0080

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Chicks, Flicks and Chocolate: Fried Green Tomatoes

Chicks, Flicks and Chocolate” features the classic southern film Fried Green Tomatoes (PG-13). The 1991 film recounts the life of a housewife who develops an unlikely friendship with an older woman in a local nursing home. She escapes the troubles of her own life by absorbing herself with the old lady’s tales of people she used to know.

Tickets include admission to the film, a dessert reception on the theatre’s rooftop terrace and an alcoholic beverage. The show begins at 7pm and tickets are $15.

Aug 21st, 2009 (Fri) 7:00 PM

Address:
The Strand Theatre
117 North Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 293-0080

Parking:
The Cobb County parking garage is next door to The Strand, between Cherokee and Waddell Streets. Parking is free Monday through Friday after 5pm, and free all day on Saturday and Sunday. Parking is $3 Monday through Friday before 5pm.

For group rates please call the Strand Box Office: (770) 293-0080.

For more events at The Strand, please visit our Calendar of Events page.

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Midweek Movie for Munchkins: An American Tail

Aug 19th, 2009 (Wed) 10:30 AM
Midweek Movie for Munchkins: An American Tail
An American Tail is a 1986 animated film produced by Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment, and directed by Don Bluth, originally released in movie theatres on November 21, 1986. It was the first animated film produced by Universal Pictures.
Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for kids.
Organ pre-show begins at 10:00.

Address:
The Strand Theatre
117 North Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 293-0080

Parking:
The Cobb County parking garage is next door to The Strand, between Cherokee and Waddell Streets. Parking is free Monday through Friday after 5pm, and free all day on Saturday and Sunday. Parking is $3 Monday through Friday before 5pm.

For group rates please call the Strand Box Office: 770.293.0080.

For more events at The Strand, please visit our Calendar of Events page.

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Midweek Movie for Munchkins: Curious George

Aug 5th, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Midweek Movie for Munchkins: Curious George
Curious George is a traditionally-animated film adaptation of the children’s stories by H.A. and Margret Rey.
Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for kids.
Organ pre-show begins at 10:00.

Address:
The Strand Theatre
117 North Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 293-0080

Parking:
The Cobb County parking garage is next door to The Strand, between Cherokee and Waddell Streets. Parking is free Monday through Friday after 5pm, and free all day on Saturday and Sunday. Parking is $3 Monday through Friday before 5pm.

For group rates please call the Strand Box Office: (770) 293-0080

For more events at The Strand, please visit our Calendar of Events page.

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