Ron Ransom, best known for his iconic carved wooden Santa figures, will be sharing his stories on November 18th 2010 at 7pm. Mr. Ransom has been the “Thumbs Up” cartoonist for the Marietta Daily Journal for nearly three decades and is an accomplished author –selling over 50,000 copies of his “How To” carving books. The World of Coca-Cola Museum asked Mr. Ransom to carve a Santa for them and now proudly displays his work of art.

Date:
Thu, November 18, 2010, 7pm – 9pm

Admission:
Admission is FREE for members and $5 for non-members.

Address:
Marietta Museum of History
3rd Floor
1 Depot Street, Suite #200
Marietta, GA 30060-1909

Parking:
Mill Street Parking Lot

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

This is an event for all those Junior Rangers! Marietta Museum of History will be doing a tour of the Museum galleries as well as a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum. Kids will learn how about giving tours and how to properly store items. Tours will be at 11:30 and 1:30. Tours will last about an hour.

Date:
Tuesday, Jul 27, 2010
Tours at 11:30Am and 1:30Pm.

Admission:
$5 for Adults
$3 for Students and Seniors

Address:
Marietta Museum of History
2nd Floor
1 Depot Street, Suite #200
Marietta, GA 30060-1909

Parking:
Mills Street Parking Lot

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

Although the Aviation Wing of the Marietta Museum of History does not officially open until sometime early next year, the Museum and its volunteers have been making quite a bit of progress and would like to show it off. On August 20th and 21st, from 10am to 3pm, the Museum will be opening the doors at the aviation site for visitors to come out for a FREE day.

This is a chance to bring the family and explore some of the aircraft as well as the progress of the site thus far. There are four aircraft that will be open for visitors to enter and explore; The C-141 StarLifter plane, JetStar plane, S-3 Viking plane, and the H-1 Iroquois helicopter. Volunteers will also be available to give guided tours around the site.

There will be booths with information on the Marietta Museum of History and the Aviation Wing site. In addition, the non-profit, Operation Stars and Stripes, Inc., will have games for the children, letter writing to soldiers overseas, and wish-list of items that are needed for our military men and women.

Date:
Friday, August 20, 2010
11:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday, August 21, 2010
11:00am – 3:00pm

Admission:
Admission is free.

Address:
The Aviation Wing of the Marietta Museum of History
S Cobb Dr & Atlanta Rd SE
Marietta, GA 30060

Directions:
From Marietta Square:
Take Power Springs St., turn left on Waverly Way. Turn right on Atlanta St. and proceed for 2 miles. Cross South Cobb Drive and take the first traffic light to the left, then back to the left at the at the next intersection. Turn right at the 4 way stop sign and enter the first gate on your left.

Parking:
Visitors should park on the blacktop beyond the gate.

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

About the Marietta Museum of History:
The Marietta Museum of History is dedicated to preserving the history of Marietta and Cobb County by providing and educational, enlightening, and engaging experience.

The Marietta Grassroots Music Festival takes place on the historic Marietta Square as part of the Marietta Streetfest. The event showcases local music of all genres from our area – all bands are based out of the metro Atlanta area and play all-age appropriate, live music.

Location:
Historic Marietta Square and Glover Park in downtown Marietta
50 Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060

Directions:
From Atlanta, take 1-75 North to exit 263. Follow (West Bound) to Marietta. This road will become South Marietta Parkway 120 S Loop. Follow west about five miles to Atlanta Street. Turn right. Marietta Square is two blocks ahead.

For all music related information contact Les Saunders at Les@mariettagrassroots.org
For all adminsitrative information contact Suzanne Murphy at Suzanne@mariettagrassroots.org

For more information about the Marietta Streetfest, please visit Marietta.com/Marietta-Streetfest

Cobb County will once again play host to the USTA National Open for boys and girls ages 16 and under. The event will be held at Harrison Tennis Center from May 22nd-26th, 2010. This event attracts many of the top players from around the country.

Past participants include several players who are currently playing on the professional tour, including Marietta’s rising star Melanie Oudin. The draw will comprise of 64 boys and 64 girls who are nationally ranked.

The competition will begin on Saturday morning with the singles events. Doubles will begin late Saturday afternoon. The tournament will continue through Wednesday, May 26, when many of the finals are held.

If you want to see some of our nation’s best young players, come out to Harrison Tennis Center during this event. You can keep up with the tournament draw on the tournament web site. Many of Cobb’s best players will be competing – come out and support some of our country’s tennis best!!!!

Address:
Harrison Tennis Center
2653 Shallowford Road NE
Marietta, GA 30066

For more information, call Harrison Tennis Center at (770) 591-3151.

May is National Bicycle Month and the event “Ride of Silence” will be held Wednesday, May, 19, 2010 to honor cyclists who were struck by a vehicle while riding their bicycles. Black armbands will be worn if riding in memory of someone killed and red if riding in honor of a survivor. The ride is approximately 8 1/2 miles and begins at the Marietta City Hall Parking Deck.

All ages are invited to ride in this free event, but parental supervision is required for children.

Date:
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 7pm

Address:
Marietta City Hall parking deck
205 Lawrence St.
Marietta GA

For more information, visit bikecobb.org, call 770-375-0010 or email celestehburr@yahoo.com

Attention LOST fans! For the past six seasons, you’ve been on a roller coaster ride. On Sunday, May 23, the thrill ride comes to an end as ABC presents the final episode. Bring friends, grab a popcorn, and find out whether the remaining survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 will unlock the mysteries and secrets of the island, whether they can thwart the plans of the “Man in Black,” and who the last candidate is. At 7 PM, catch a two-hour retrospective LOST: The Final Journey. At 9 PM, the final, extended 2 1/2 hour final episode begins. There are only 531 seats and a maximum of 531 people will be admitted. General admission/no assigned seating. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Concessions and full bar will be open for your snacking pleasure. Admission is free.

Date:
May 23, 2010 – SUNDAY – 7-11:30 PM

Admission:
FREE; Limited to first 531 people

Address:
117 North Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060

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