This summer, the award-winning author Marian L. Thomas, will bring the adaptation of her acclaimed book Blue Butterfly to the Marietta Performing Arts Center. Blue Butterfly – The Black Ballerina will offer a memorable performance from June 16 through June 19, 2016. The performance, by a well-talented multi-cultural cast that includes one of Marietta’s own residents (Antonia McManus – known for her role in Good Girl), provides an intimate look into the life of the character dubbed “Precious Blue Johnson” – a young woman struggling to become the first principal African-American ballerina. Blue Butterfly – The Black Ballerina looks to deliver a powerful and emotional story of romance, secrets, betrayal and forgiveness. Directed by Dr. Shondrika Moss-Bouldin, the play is geared toward the hearts of all women and the men who love them.

Date:
Friday, June 17, 2016 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 7:30pm to 10:00 pm
Sunday, June 19, 2016 from 5:30pm to 8:00 pm

Admission:
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Address:
Marietta Performing Arts Center
1171 Whitlock Ave NW
Marietta, GA 30064

Parking:
Free Event Parking Available At the Marietta Performing Arts Center

For more information, please call 770-428-2631 or 404-491-1461 or visit http://www.bluebutterflytheplay.com

On May 7, 2016, the Kiwanis Club of Marietta will host its 2nd annual Light the Way 5K road race at Marietta High School. They are planning for 750 participants and will have runners from all 11 Marietta City Schools as well as the Marietta community. For 85 years the Kiwanis Club of Marietta has been a strong service organization with a special outreach to children in our community.

Registered Runners will a race day t-shirt and glow item. Register online at www.lighttheway5K.com

The Course:
The 5K runs begins at Marietta High School, runs South on Manning Road to Laurel Park, makes one loop around Laurel Park and returns North on Manning Road to MHS Track.

Date:
Saturday May 7th, 2016
Registration begins at 6 pm
1 mile starts at 7:30 pm
5 K starts at 8 pm

Admission:
5K $25 / $30 race Day
1 mile $20
Tot Trot – Free

Address:
Marietta High School
1171 Whitlock Ave
Marietta, GA 30064

Parking:
Free Parking at the High School

For more information, please call 678-458-6338 or visit www.lighttheway5k.com

The school year would not be complete without a final performance to top all performances – “Xplosion” by the Pope High School Band! A synergetic show of music, dance, marching and color guard, Xplosion will amaze audiences like no other show in the area and will be great fun for the whole family! Pizza and concessions will be sold before the show and during intermission. Tickets are available at www.PopeBand.com. These shows do sell out, so order your tickets today!

Date:
Thursday, May 5, 2016, 7:00-9:00 pm
Friday, May 6, 2016, 7:00-9:00 pm

Admission:
$5 students, $10 general admission, $15 VIP seating

Address:
Pope High School Theater
3001 Hembree Road
Marietta, GA 30062

Parking:
Free parking onsite

For more information, please call 678-756-7437 or visit www.PopeBand.com

Though trying to stay “respectable,” Huckleberry Finn, runs into trouble when his father, Pap, returns to town. Huck is forced to fake his own death to escape and joins up with another on the run – Jim, a slave in the search for freedom. As they head down the river, they get sucked into scams involving two “aristocrats,” one of which lands Jim in chains once again and Huck and Tom Sawyer join together to free him.

Date:
June 30, 2016 at 8 pm
July 1, 2016 at 8 pm
July 2, 2016 at 8 pm
July 3, 10 at 3 pm
July 7, 2016 at 8 pm
July 8, 2016 at 8 pm
July 9, 2016 at 8 pm

Admission:
VIP Seats $45
Center Seating $35
Seniors and Students $30

Address:
Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square
11 Whitlock Ave NW
Marietta, Ga 30064

Parking:
There are numerous free and paid parking options throughout the Marietta Square area. The Square features both paid and free parking lots, as well as free parking spaces and several parking decks that are free to park after 5 pm on weekdays and free every Saturday and Sunday.

For more information, please call 770-426-4800 or visit http://www.theatreinthesquare.net/show/big-river-the-musical/

Reuven Milikovsky, a Holocaust survivor’s son, will tell his family’s story in memory of the Jews and others who died during the Holocaust, free, in partnership with Kennesaw State University Museum of History & Holocaust Education display chronicling a young boy’s plight during this time and a Q&A after, followed by coffee, cookies, and tea.

Date:
On May 22, 2016, from 1-4pm

Admission:
FREE

Address:
Congregation Ner Tamid
1349 Old Hwy 41, Suite 220
Marietta GA 30060

Parking:
FREE

For more information, please call 6782648575 or visit http://www.mynertamid.org

In recognition of National Kite Month for April 2016, the City of Marietta is presenting Kite Building for Youth.  The event takes place at Cluster Park on Saturday, April 2, 2016 and features general information about kiting, kite safety, best parks for kite flying, simple paper kites, build a sled kite, door prizes, and more.

Cost:
$4 per attendee

Date:
April 2, 2016

Time:
10 am

Address:
Cluster Park Sports & Fitness Center
545 Kenneth E. Marcus Way
(formally Hyde Drive)
Marietta, GA 30060

For more information, please call the City of Marietta at (770) 794-5630.

Marietta’s Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a Spring Break Camp for children ages 6 – 12 during the week of April 4th through 8th, 2016.  The camp takes place from 9am – 4pm at Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center

This camp includes youth fitness and sports activities with group games, field trips, and more. Space is limited so hurry up and register for the Spring Break Camp. For more information, please view the flyer. To register for the event, go to the website and register online or register in person at the Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center.

Time:
9 am to 4 pm

Dates:
April 4 to 8, 2016

Fee:
$60 for city residents
$70 for non-city residents
$10 for early drop off starting at 7:30 am
$10 for late pick up until 6 pm

Address:
Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center
545 Kenneth E. Marcus Way
Marietta, GA 30060.

For more information, please contact Marietta’s Parks & Recreation Department at (770) 794-5601.

CrossRoads Community Church is sponsoring a fun time for the kids featuring an Easter egg hunt, face painting, balloon making, music, giveaways, photo booth and candy.

Date:
Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 11 am to 1 pm

Admission:
Free Admission, please register at www.mariettaegghunt.com

Address:
Laurel Park
151 Manning Rd SW
Marietta, GA 30064

Parking:
Free Parking

For more information, please call 770-906-7307 or visit www.mariettaegghunt.com