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Bombshell Brawl! Roller Derby Double Header

The Marietta Derby Darlins present a double header event!

Opener: Balsam Mountain Rollergirls vs. Kannapolis Rollergirls at 4 p.m.

Main Event!: Torpedo Bay vs. Marietta Derby Darlins at 6:30 p.m.

One ticket buys admission for both bouts!

$15 in advance, $17 at door, Ages 5 and under free

Date:
September 29, 2012 4pm start time

Admission:
$15 in advance, $17 at door, Ages 5 and under free

Address:
Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060

Parking:
Free

For more information, please call Civic Center: (770) 528-8800

East Cobb Rotary Dog Days Race

Pet and family friendly event. East Cobb Rotary’s annual event which supports local charities, including Canine Assistance. Petsmart and Banfield will be there with goodies along with lots of other food and activites. Spread the word, come join us! See www.active.com for additional info or contact me. Carol Eskew 404/293-5225

Date:
August 11, 2012 7 to 10

Admission:
If you are walking or running, $20 online and $25 on race day. Free if you are just meandering with your family and friends and pets.

Address:
955 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta GA 30068

Parking:
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church parking lot

For more information, please call 404/401-6502 or 770/354-3365 or www.eastcobbrotary.com or www.dogdaysrun.com.

Art and Design Show House

The second annual Art & Design Show House takes place from Friday, September 14, 2012 to Saturday, September 29, 2012 and is a fundraiser benefiting the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. The event brings together the artistic works of local artists with interior designers who coordinate the interior design ‘around’ the art.

The 2012 show house takes up residence in The Park at Anderson Farms at the home of Dr. William K. Farrar and Debbie Farrar.

Date:
September 14-29, 2012

Hours:
Friday, September 14, 2012 – REVEAL
Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 10-6pm
Sunday, September 16, 2012 from 12 noon to 6pm
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 from 9am to 2pm
Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 9am to 2pm
Friday, September 21, 2012 from 10am to 6pm
Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 10am to 6pm
Sunday, September 23, 2012 from 12 noon to 6pm
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 from 9am to 2pm
Thursday, September 27, 2012 from 9am to 2pm
Friday, September 28, 2012 from 10am to 6pm
Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 10am to 6pm

Admission:
Tickets to see the show house can be purchased for $15 in advance at www.ArtAndDesignShowHouse.com or for $20 at the door.

Address:
256 Hanson Way, Marietta, Ga

For more information, please call (770) 528-1444.

Photos from the 2011 Art & Design Show House:

Kia Summer Hoops Tour

The Atlanta Hawks and Kia Motors America, Official Partner of the Hawks, have come together to host the sixth annual Kia Summer Hoops Tour. Throughout July, the tour will offer 20 free, high-energy clinics throughout the metro Atlanta area. The clinics will focus on education, dedication, teamwork and responsibility along with helping players improve their basketball skills. Participants in the clinics will receive a basketball jersey and drawstring bag courtesy of KMA and the Atlanta Hawks.

Date:
Friday, July 27
1-2:30 a.m.

More dates/locations at www.Hawks.com/youthbasketball

Admission:
Free to public

Address:
TURNER CHAPEL AMC
492 North Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060

All Lit Up

A lively presentation by Lauretta Hannon, bestselling author of The Cracker Queen-a Memoir of a Jagged, Joyful Life and “the funniest woman in Georgia,” according to Southern Living.

All Lit Up is a fundraiser for the Marietta Museum of History and will feature the only pre-publication reading from Hannon’s upcoming book. Admission is $10 and inludes acces to all museum exhibits. No reservations required. The First twenty guests will recieve a special gift.

Date:
September 29, 2012 2pm

Admission:
$10

Address:
Marietta Museum of History
1 Depot St.
Marietta, GA 30064

For more information, please call (770) 794-5710.

Due West UMC Preschool’s Holiday Market

Holiday Market Bake Sale and Silent Auction to benefit Due West UMC Preschool: Saturday, November 8,2014 from 9am to 2pm. Admission and parking are free.  The event hosts more than 45 vendors with a wide variety of products, most of which are handcrafted and an enormous bake sale with homemade treats. You will find hand sewn items, jewelry, pottery, monogramming and much more. The silent auction features items from each vendor as well as local businesses.

Date:
November 8,2014 from 9am to 2pm

Admission:
Free

Address:
Due West UMC Family Life Center
3956 Due West Rd
Marietta, GA 30064

Parking:
Free Parking

For more information, please call Karen Coffeen at (770) 590-0982 or visit www.duewest.org

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Making Strides Against Breast is the American Cancer Society’s premier breast cancer event. Since the first Making Strides event in Boston in 1993, more than 7 million walkers have raised $400+ million nationwide to fight breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women other than skin cancer, with one in eight women expected to develop breast cancer in her lifetime. In 2012, the American Cancer Society expects 226,870 new cases of breast cancer to be diagnosed in women, with 39,510 deaths from disease.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Cobb County 5K Run/Walk on October 27, 2012 Glover Park, The Square in Marietta

5K Walk- no registration fee
5K Run- $25 registration fee (price includes a t-shirt)

Date:
Sat. Oct 27, 2012 Registration starts at 7:00 a.m. and run/walk begins at 8:00 a.m.

Admission:
5K Walk- no registration fee, 5K Run- $25 registration fee (price includes a t-shirt)

Address:
Glover Park, Marietta Square
50 E Park Square
Marietta, Ga. 30060

For more information, please call (404) 949-6476.

“Legally Blonde: The Musical” presented by Atlanta Lyric Theatre

Winner of 7 major awards including the coveted Olivier Award for Best Musical 2011, Legally Blonde: The Musical is an all-singing, all-dancing romantic comedy about knowing who you are and showing what you’ve got!

Based on the hilarious MGM film starring Reese Witherspoon, Legally Blonde: The Musical follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn’t take “no” for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more “serious,” Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.

Please note, the original run dates and location for this show have changed. Patrons who previously purchased tickets are encouraged to call the Lyric box office for exchanges.

Date:
Performance Schedule:
August 10, 11, 12 Fri., Sat @ 8PM, Sun. @ 2PM
16, 17, 18, 19 Thurs., Fri., Sat. @ 8PM, Sun. @ 2PM
23, 24, 25, & 26, 2012 Thurs., Fri., Sat. @ 8PM, Sat., Sun. @ 2PM

Admission:
$30-$45

Address:
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre at the Cobb Civic Center Complex – 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA

For more information, please call 404-377-9948

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Benjamin Barker, unjustly sent to an Australian Penal Colony, has returned to London to seek revenge on the corrupt judge that destroyed his life. His new name: Sweeney Todd! His path to revenge crosses with the paths of Mrs. Lovett, Tobias Ragg, Anthony Hope, and even his own daughter Johanna. In the meanwhile, the pie shop downstairs is suddenly very popular.

Young Actors Playhouse presents this epic tale with a cast of talented teenagers.

Date:
Thursday, July 11th, 2013 at 7:30pm
Friday, July 12th, 2013 at 7:30pm
Saturday, July 13th, 2013 at 7:30pm
Sunday, July 14th, 2013 at 3pm

Admission:
$15.00 for adults
$12.50 for children and seniors

Address:
11 Whitlock Ave
Marietta, GA 30064

Parking:
Parking is available on the street and in the parking deck on the opposite side of the Marietta Square

For more information, please call (678) 910-0780.

Seussical the Musical

The Jungle of Nool has never been more exciting. Horton the Elephant has heard a Who. Mayzie is a-mayzing. Gertrude wants to be noticed, and the Cat in the Hat has thinks you can think!

This incredible production filled with characters from the popular books of Dr. Seuss is fun for the entire family. Packed full of singing and dancing, you won’t want to miss this show.

Date:
Performances are:
Friday, June 21st, 2013 at 7:30pm
Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 at 7:30pm
Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 at 3pm
Friday, June 28th, 2013 at 7:30pm
Saturday, June 29th, 2013 at 7:30pm
Sunday, June 30th, 2013 at 3pm

Admission:
$15.00 for Adults
$12.50 for Students and seniors

Address:
11 Whitlock Ave
Marietta, GA 30064

Parking:
Parking is available on the street, or in the parking deck on the opposite side of the Marietta Square.

For more information, please call (678) 910-0780