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.

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:

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 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:

Address
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre at the Cobb Civic Center
548 South Marietta Parkway
Marietta Ga 30060.

For more information, call 770-528-8490.

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

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:

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 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.