Though the kids have returned to the classroom, the fun won’t stop in and around East Cobb. For even more to do, check out our online calendar HERE.
THROUGH AUGUST 30
Tuskegee Airmen of World War II Exhibit. Compliments of the Kennesaw State University Museum of History & Holocaust Education, the East Cobb library will display their Tuskegee Airmen exhibit, which explores the history and heroism of the first African American pilots to fly in combat during World War II. This exhibit offers a look into the historical challenges and triumphs of these unsung American heroes, and will be available for viewing during regular East Cobb Library operating hours. Mon-Wed: 10am-8pm; Thurs-Sat: 11am-6pm. East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-2730 or cobbcat.org
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4 SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Acworth Slide: World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide. The 175’ long waterslide is billed as the “World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide. Each slider must be 42 inches or taller. Saturdays & Sundays: 11am-6pm. Daily rates: $16/person, unlimited slides; $8/person, unlimited slides for 1 hour; $4/person, 1 slide. Dallas Landing Park on the Beach, 5120 Allatoona Drive, Acworth. More info: 404-406-6996 or acworthslide.com.
AUGUST 11-13
Farming Beauty. CenterStage North is proud to present a world premiere by one of their own members, Kevin Renshaw. Art is influential; one painting can change lives and the actions inspired by art can have lasting repercussions. This is the story of Mona, a Pennsylvania farm girl turned installation artist, curator and grandmother. August 5-6: 8pm. August 7: 2pm. August 11: 2 & 8pm. Tickets: $15. The Art Place Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. Show times/More info: 770-331-0079 or visit centerstagenorth.org.
AUGUST 13
Charity Car & Bike Show presented by Don’t Be A Bully Foundation and the Rolling Stampede Mustang Club. This is a family fun event with every type of vehicle, motorcycles, youth games, music, concessions, and anti-bullying speakers. 12-5pm. All vehicles are welcome and vendors are needed to support the cause. Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info/registration: 678-471-5452, 678-938-9527, dbabvendors@gmail.com or dontbeabullycarandbikeshow2016.eventbrite.com.
AUGUST 14
River Concert: Bonaventure Quartet. Enjoy the unique acoustic sound, a virtual melting pot of European influences, camp, and swing noire. This longtime Atlanta outfit will transport you to another time and place with their unique gypsy-jazz stylings and Romani-esque instrumentals. 7pm (gates open at 6pm). Tickets: $22.50 for first come, first served table seats and $17.50 for general lawn seating (bring your own low lawn chair or blanket for lawn seating). Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 WIlleo Road, Roswell. More info/Tickets: 770-992-2055 x224, contact mktg@chattnaturecenter.org or FreshTix: www.freshtix.com/events/sundays-on-the-river-concerts-at-chattahoochee-nature-center-bonaventure-quartet.
AUGUST 18
East Cobb Book Discussion Group. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month. 2-3:30pm. New members and visitors are always welcome. East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-2730 or cobbcat.org
Marietta Business Association Business Expo. An open event available to all local Marietta and Cobb County businesses offering a way for members and the community to network and showcase their businesses. All businesses interested in attending or exhibiting need to register. 4-7pm. $100 MBA Members; $150 Non-MBA Members (includes 3 month trial MBA membership) Six Flags White Water, 250 Cobb Parkway, Marietta. More info/to register: mariettabusiness.biz.
