The Olympic Games have begun, and the East Cobb fun continues! Check out what’s happening this week and enjoy all that our community has to offer. For even more to do, take a look at our Events Calendar.
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 5
Marietta Square Art Walk. A free, self-guided tour of historic Marietta Square’s eclectic art scene. Art galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants and boutiques hosting artists within their businesses will display an Art Walk banner in their window. Maps available at each participating location and at the Marietta Welcome Center. 5-9pm, rain or shine. Historic Marietta Square. More info: www.ArtWalkMarietta.com.
AUGUST 5-7
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 6
6th Annual Hero Run 5K Race. Run through historic downtown Kennesaw to raise money for wounded veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. Awards for top 3 male/female runners in 14 age brackets plus top 3 teams. Registration at 6:30am, 1-mile fun run at 7:30am, 5K race at 8:00am. Kennesaw First Baptist Church, 2958 N. Main Street, Kennesaw. More info: 770-427-3109, www.herorun.us or www.active.com.
Miss Cobb County Scholarship Pageant. See the new Miss Cobb County crowned! The winner will move on to the Miss Georgia Competition and compete for a $10,000 scholarship. 7pm. $20/ticket. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: Gene Phillips, 770-435-6378, misscobbcounty@yahoo.com, or misscobb.com.
Roswell Riverside Sounds. The Get Right Band is “hip-shaking, earth quaking pure funk fun”. Combines catchy, clever songwriting with musical expertise and fearless improvisation, the live show covers everything from funk to rock n’ roll to reggae. 7-9pm. Free. Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. More info: 770-641-3705 or www.roswellriversidesounds.com.
AARP Driver Safety Course. 6-hour classes geared to those 50 and above, an up-to-date, research-based refresher on driving skills, changes with aging and ways to accommodate them, and changes in cars, roads and local laws. Registration required. $15/Class for AARP members, $20 for non-members. 9am-3:30pm (30-minute lunch break). Arbor Terrace at East Cobb, 886 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-4420.
Lutzie 43 Road Race 5K. Honoring the memory of Lassiter and Auburn football player, Philip Lutzenkirchen. All proceeds benefit the Lutzie 43 Foundation and the East Cobb County chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). The race start/finish line will be inside Lassiter High School’s football stadium and features a fast, smooth run through the streets of East Cobb. 8am. Registration: $43. Lassiter High School, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: lutzie43.org
AUGUST 6-7
2nd Annual Marietta International Film Festival featuring a mixture of short films and feature length films from across the United States and 14 countries. A total of 72 films will be screened during the festival, culminating with the awards program at the end of the festival. Saturday & Sunday: 10am-11pm. Tickets: $15 for one day, $25 for two days. Earl Smith Strand Theatre. 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info/Tickets: 678-626-0461, mariettafilmfestival@gmail.com or www.marietta-film-festival.org
AUGUST 9
Over 40 Females Cobb County Chapter Luncheon. Featured speaker: Kricket Harrison presents “Procrastination: How Putting Things Off is Putting You Out of Business!” 11:30am-1pm. Members: free. Non-members: $35; $45 at the door. Red Sky Tapas Bar, 1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info/registration: 678-213-1634 or rdeutsch@over40females.com.
Pop-In For Pop Culture. Come and Explore the Museum in a whole new way! Every 2nd Tuesday evening the galleries will “Pop Open” for a night of Pop Culture from the 1950s and 60s. 4-8pm. Members: Free; Non-members: Adults $7; Students & Seniors/$5; Children under 5: Free. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5710 or mariettahistory.org.
AUGUST 10
Museum Mice Tour introduces toddlers ages 3-5 to history through very basic concepts like shapes, sounds, games, tools and jobs. 10:30 am. $5 per person. Reservations required. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5710 or mariettahistory.org.
