Thursday, March 7, 2013
This weekend get out to the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County's Kinna Chamber Concerts series featuring pianist Joe Chapman, a family reunion workshop, and the Southern Fried Murder Dinner Theater.
CAC Concert Series What: The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County's Kinna Chamber Concerts series features pianist Joe Chapman on March 9 and 9 String Theory on April 13. Where: The Cultural Arts Center When: Second Saturday evenings in February, March and April 2013.Performances begin at 7 p.m. and are followed by a reception in honor of the musicians. Cost: Tickets for the Kinna Chamber Concert series are available for $15 per person, $12 for CAC members and $5 for students and music teachers for each concert, or a subscription price of $30 for all three concerts. 770-949-2787. Family Reunion Workshop What: Learn how to plan a memorable family reunion. The family reunion workshop includes a “How to Plan a Family Reunion” …
Friday, March 1, 2013
Take a look at this roundup of weekend events, including the Paulding Student Art Competition, a murder mystery dinner, bingo, story time, a circus and more.
Paulding Fine Arts Association Student Art Competition What: Paulding County students between the ages of three years and 18 years may enter one piece of art work in the show. Both 2-D and 3-D works will be accepted. Student work should be brought to the Dallas Civic Center on Saturday, March 2 between 1 and 4 p.m. A reception and awards presentation will be held Sunday, March 10 in the Civic Center between 2 and 4 p.m. Where: Dallas Civic Center Gallery, 121 E Griffin St, Dallas When: Drop Off: Saturday, March 2, 1 to 4 p.m.; Student Art Show Reception: March 10, 2 to 4 p.m. 770-443-1649, pauldingfinearts.org Cost: Entry fee is $2 per student. Celebrate the History of Smyrna's Brown Elementary What: This will be an opportunity for …
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Take a look at this roundup of events in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Counties for Feb. 21 through Feb. 24, including: breakfast with "Beauty and the Beast" characters, the Annual Animal Rescue Yard Sale and egg decorating at the Lithia Springs Library.
"Egg-citing" and "Egg-ucational" Family Story Time When: Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Where: Lithia Springs Library, 7100 Turner Drive What: Free Admission, Open to the Public. Learn how to blow and dye eggs. Breakfast with Beauty and the Beast Benefits Marietta High Drama Department When: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 8 to 10:30 a.m. Where: Chick-fil-A, 2555 Dallas Hwy SW, Marietta, GA What: The Chick-fil-A will host Breakfast with Beauty and the Beast to benefit the Marietta High School Drama Department. Enjoy breakfast with the costumed characters of Beauty and Beast as well as the Chick-fil-A “Eat Mor Chikin” Cow. Students from the Marietta High School Drama Department will be on-site to sell tickets, t-shirts and light-up …
Friday, February 15, 2013
Take a look at this roundup of events in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Counties, Feb. 15 through Feb. 17.
Douglasville Arbor Day Event What: Keep Douglasville Beautiful invites you to celebrate Arbor Day with tree plantings at Jessie Davis Park. The event will include an educational workshop led by a certified arborist, a tree planting demonstration and free pecan seedlings. Where: Davis Park, 7775 Malone St, Douglasville When: Friday, Feb. 15, 9 a.m. "Beehive: The 60's Musical" What: Beehive is a rockin’ musical celebration of the girl groups who left their mark on 60’s music and on many of our lives. Relive music’s golden era and an empowering time in history with "The Name Game," "The Beat Goes On," "Respect," "Natural Woman," "My Boyfriend’s Back," "One Fine Day," "To Sir With Love," "It’s My Party," "Proud Mary," "Downtown" and more. …
Friday, February 8, 2013
Take a look at this roundup of events in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Counties, Feb. 8 through Feb. 10.
Oyster and Mardi Gras Festival in Smyrna What: Second Annual Oyster and Mardi Gras Festival. There will be live music, New Orleans-style fare, drink specials, and all kinds of oysters, including po' boy form. When: Friday, Feb. 8 to Tuesday, Feb. 12 Where: Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar, 2840 S. Atlanta Road, Suite B, Smyrna Cost: Feb. 8: Free; Feb. 9: $5 advance, $10 at the door; Feb. 10: $5 advance, $10 at the door; Feb. 11: Free; Feb. 12: $5; More information: smyrnaoystermardigrasfest.com. Cupid Chase 5K Road Race What: PTS Sports is hosting a 5K for couples. More info at http://ptssports.com/events/pts-cupid-chase-5k/ When: 8 a.m. Saturday Where: PTS Sports, 4857 North Main St., Acworth Cost: $25 through Feb. 4 | $30 on race day …
Friday, February 1, 2013
Other weekend offerings include a gospel concert in Dallas and a fashion show in East Cobb.
SATURDAY Cobb County School Board Visits Cobb GOP Breakfast When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday Where: 799 Roswell St. NE, Marietta | Get directions Why Go: Ask your school board representatives questions and listen to their plans to provide the best education for your children. Price: $10 Cobb Alcohol Taskforce Youth Council Summit When: 9 a.m. Saturday Where: 492 North Marietta Parkway NE, Marietta | Get directions Why Go: Have fun with community peers who support alcohol and drug-free lifestyles. Price: Free, but registration is required. [UPDATE: All spots have been filled, and walk-ins are not allowed.] Relay for Life of Vinings Kickoff Party When: 1:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Hyatt Place Atlanta/Cobb Galleria, 2876 Spring Hill Parkway SE, …
Friday, January 25, 2013
Other weekend offerings include an art exhibit and a run to raise money for the medical expenses of a Lassiter High graduate.
Free Help for Georgia Homeowners When: 1 p.m. Friday Where: Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta | Get directions Why Go: Some of the nation's largest mortgage companies will be on hand to work one-on-one with homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments or facing foreclosure. Price: Free Christopher Heitzman Benefit 5K Run When: 7:30 a.m. Saturday Where: Lassiter High School, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta | Why Go: Help raise money for the medical expenses of Heitzman, a Lassiter High graduate who was seriously injured in July in a car accident. Price: Pre-registration for the run is $20 in advance and $25 the day of the race. KSU Annual Art Faculty Exhibition When: 1 p.m. Saturday Where: Kennesaw …
Friday, January 18, 2013
Other weekend offerings include a model train expo in Kennesaw and a county reading bowl in Powder Springs.
Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl When: 9 a.m. Saturday Where: McEachern High School, 2400 New Macland Road, Powder Springs | Get directions Why Go: Support your child as 40 schools across Cobb County participate in this fast-paced competition. Price: Free Trains Trains Trains When: 9:30 a.m. Saturday Where: Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, 2829 Cherokee St. NW, Kennesaw 30144 | Get Directions » Why Go: If you're a model train enthusiast, the Southern Museum will feel like paradise. Price: $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, $5.50 for children ages 4-12 and free for children 3 and under. Cherokee Bridal Expo When: noon Saturday Where: 108 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock | Get directions Why Go: There will be complimentary champagne…
Friday, January 11, 2013
Other weekend offerings include the kickoff of Relay for Life and a free genealogy workshop.
Relay for Life of Paulding County Kickoff When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday Where: Paulding County Senior Center, 54 Industrial Way North, Dallas | Get directions Why Go: Help in the fight against cancer. Price: Free Pope High School Fencing Tournament When: 9 a.m. Saturday Where: Pope High School 3001 Hembree Road NE, Marietta | Get directions Why Go: It's not everyday that you hear about a fencing tournament in Cobb. Price: Free Forest Hills Neighborhood Open House When: 2 p.m. Saturday Where: 3660 Lee St. SE, Smyrna | Get directions Why Go: Tour eight great homes for sale in the highly sought-after Forest Hills neighborhood. Price: Free Free Genealogy Workshop When: 3:30 p.m. Saturday Where: 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta | Get directions…
Friday, January 4, 2013
Other weekend offerings include a high school wrestling championship and a dog adoption day.
Bingo When: 8 p.m. Friday Where: American Legion Post 294, 3282 Florence Road, Powder Springs | Get directions Why Go: You can use a little extra cash. Price: $5 minimum Outdoor Weight Loss and Fitness Training Class When: 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Saturday Where: Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Hwy. NW, Kennesaw | Get directions Why Go: You don't want to break that New Year's resolution to get in shape. Price: Free Bring One for the Chipper When: 8 a.m. Saturday Where: Home Depot, 145 Depot Drive, Hiram | Get directions Why Go: Recycle your Christmas tree, which can be used to create mulch, fuel or fish habitats. Price: Free Region 7AAAAA Dual Wrestling Championship When: 9 a.m. Saturday Where: Pope High School, 3001 Hembree Road NE, Marietta…
