The third annual Artisans at the Etz art show takes place on Sunday, November 15, 2009 from 11am to 5pm.  The art show features over 45 artisans exhibiting uniquely designed wood, metal, fused glass, fabric arts, mixed media, jewelry, ceramics, watercolors, pastels, acrylics, photography, and more.

In addition to the art exhibits, performing artist including magicians, musicians, mimes, artist, dancers and caricaturist will entertain and interact with the audience. Delicious sandwiches, delectable desserts and drinks will be available at the artisan’s café. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase with all prizes donated by the exhibitors. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.

Performing Artist Schedule:

• 12:30 to 3:00 Children’s Art Room
  Linda Travers of Abrakadoodle will be giving art lessons  to children age 3+. Kids will be able to make 2 works of art
  while their parents browse the art show.
• 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Zumba clinic taught by Alejandra Hesse & David Romero
• 2:30 – 3:15 p.m Interactive Clown Show with Vincenzo Tortorici
• 4:00 – 4:30 p.m Magic Show with Arthur Atsma
• 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Bubble Show with “Bo” Bowman

Date:
Sunday, November 15
11:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.

Admission:
Free

Address:
1190 Indidan Hills Parkway
Marietta, Georgia 30068
(Corner of Indian Hills Parkway and Upper Roswell Road)

Parking:
Free. Parking On Site.

For more information, please call (678) 560-8275.

BIG BAND BENEFIT CONCERT

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church has graciously offered to make their October 10th Big Band Concert a benefit show for Friends for the East Cobb Park. It will take place in the north parking lot of the church. Please bring own chairs for seating and picnic if you wish. The Coffee Park will be selling coffee, with all proceeds benefiting the park. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved inside the church.

Date:
Saturday, October 10th from 5 – 6:30 pm

Address:
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
955 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30068-4266
(770) 973-6561

The Kennesaw Kennel Club is hosting a dog show at Jim Miller Park from October 23-25, 2015.

Date:
Friday, October 23, 2015 through Sunday, October 25, 2015

Time:
8 am to 6 pm

Admission:
Free Admission

Address:
Jim Miller Park
2245 Callaway Road
Marietta, GA 30008

Parking:
$5.00 parking fee

For more information, please visit KennesawKennelClubinc.org

Join Summer Santa in historic Marietta Square on Saturday, July 31, 2010 for the 5th Annual Christmas in July and 5k Flamingo Run. Marietta’s Christmas in July features a 5k run (and 1k run and tot trot), VIP Breakfast with Santa, arts and crafts for kids, DJ entertainment, a silent auction, and more. The event benefits Cobb Christmas and you can help “fill the fur bus” by donating a new toy or making a cash donation. Children can visit with Santa, play in the children’s craft area, and take a trolley tour.

Schedule of Events:
7:30am – The Flamingo 5k run (includes 5k, 1k, and tot trot)
8:30am – VIP breakfast with Santa at the Marlow House (only 30 spots available)
9am to 1pm – Crafts, raffle and DJ entertainment
10am to noon – Santa arrives on the Square for photos with Santa
2pm to 4pm – Charity wine tasting at Marietta Wine Market
Every hour – readings of Elf on the Shelf
All day – the “Fur Bus” will be accepting donations

Address:
Roswell Street at Park Square
Marietta GA 30060

Marietta merchants will feature special discounts, sales, promotions, and giveaways to help you start your Christmas shopping early.

Participating Merchants include:
Antiques on the Square
Church Street Market
DK Gallery
Doodlebugz
Foreign Affair
Go Fish
Gone with the Wind Museum
High Cottage
Jeweler on the Square
Kathy’s Too
L michelle
Lady and Sons
Limelight
Lizards and Lollipopz
Marietta Pizza Co
Marietta Wine Market
Mint Julep
Pendleton
Shillings
The Vineyard
Tie the Knot
Vintage-ology
Willie Rae’s
Willow
Wilson Bros

For more information, call Theresa Jenkins at (770) 429-1115.

About Cobb Christmas, Inc:
Cobb Christmas, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), all-volunteer organization started in 1963 by The Center for Family Resources (then known as the Cobb County Emergency Aid Association, Inc.) to assist the low-income and working poor families of Cobb County at Christmas time.

Today Cobb Christmas is the oldest and largest program of its kind in the county. Cobb Christmas, Inc. provides food and gifts at Christmas time to Cobb County’s low-income families ensuring the holiday spirit is alive for our client families, our donors and volunteers alike.

The Cobb Symphony Orchestra returns to Glover Park in Marietta Square for a free outdoor concert on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 8pm. The concert features breathtaking music from the Cobb Symphony Orchestra Jazz Band. The concert is free, and a limited number of tables are available to reserve for a fee.

Enjoy music under the stars and be sure to bring a picnic and blankets or set up your lawn chairs after 4pm (no tarps or tents). Personal tables can be set up in the street on North Park Square after 6pm but not in Glover Park. The free outdoor concert take place at 8pm rain or shine.

Admission:
Free

Date:
June 1, 2013 at 8pm.

Address:
Glover Park in Marietta Square
50 Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060

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

The Marietta Soap Box Derby takes place on June 13, 2009 from 9am to 3:30pm at Marietta High School. This free, family-friendly event is an official qualifying event for the All-American Soap Box Derby and is open to children ages 8-17.

Address:
Marietta High School
1171 Whitlock Avenue
Marietta GA

Admission:
Free
For more information, contact Devan Seabuagh at (678) 794-8232