Make the most of February’s last days and welcome the first few of March with these East Cobb area events. For even more to do around town, visit our events calendar HERE.
FEBRUARY 12-MARCH 26
The Romance of the Nude and Figure, features works of art by local artists in honor of Valentine’s Day. 6-8pm. dk Gallery 25 West Park Square Marietta 30060. More info: 770-427-5377 or www.dkgallery.us.
FEBRUARY 25-MARCH 13
Peter and the Starcatcher presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre. Let your imagination take flight in this prequel to Peter Pan. Marvel at the limitless possibilities of make-believe as a dozen brilliant actors play more than 100 unforgettable characters in this swashbuckling adventure. Fun for the whole family! Wednesday: 7:30pm. Thursday-Saturday: 8pm. 2nd and 3rd Saturday of the production: 4pm matinee. Sunday: 2:30pm. $30-$40/adults. Discounts available for seniors and students. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell. More info/tickets: 770-641-1260 or www.get.org.
FEBRUARY 26
Cobb Executive Women Luncheon. Featured Speaker: Terri Bunten Guthrie, Executive Vice President /Cobb Market President of First Landmark Bank. Terri Bunten Guthrie will be sharing her personal story of overcoming challenges and succeeding in the banking industry. Registration/General networking: 11am. Program: 11:15am-1pm. Members: $25 at door. Guests: $35 at door. The Georgian Club, 100 Galleria Parkway, 17th Floor, Atlanta. More info: contact Maddie Nachtmann at mnachtmann@cobbchamber.org or www.cobbchamber.org.
FEBRUARY 27
2nd Annual TellTale Theatre Oscar Eve Benefit Soiree. On the eve of the Oscars come dressed for the red carpet and support TellTale Theatre’s mission of IMAGINATION EDUCATION. IMAGINATION EDUCATION brings kids (primarily disadvantaged) original plays and workshops that teach vital personal and social themes in our community’s schools and partner organizations. Enjoy gourmet food and wine, music, theatrics and raffles. 7-10pm. $75/couple, $50 single. Event sponsorships are also available. 680 Longstreet Drive, Marietta. More info: contact melanie@telltaletheatre.com.
FEBRUARY 28
Docent Orientation at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. This introductory class will explore the various areas of education volunteering, including leading guided hikes, interpreting exhibits around the grounds, and leading animal presentations. 12:30-5pm. Ages 10-adult. Register by February 9 (Children 16 and under must have an adult). Free. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: Rebecca, 770-992-2055, ext. 236, or r.gilbert@chattnaturecenter.org.
Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra Midseason Concert. Featuring elementary, middle, and high school aged musicians that make up four orchestras including a jazz ensemble and a percussion ensemble, the midseason concert includes students from around the state as they pursue excellence on an individual and collective artistic level and continue developing their love and appreciation for their art. 3pm and 7:30pm. $8. Bailey Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. More info: 770-429-7016 or www.georgiasymphony.org.
MARCH 1
Happy 100th Birthday, National Park Service! Mark the 100th anniversary of our National Park Service. To recognize this landmark celebration, authors Ren and Helen Davis will give tribute to one of the National Park Service’s premier photographers, George Alexander Grant, in their program and book “Landscapes for the People.” 7-8pm. East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068. More info/RSVP: 770-509-2730 or email: eastcobr@cobbcat.org.
MARCH 3-5
Kids Kingdom Spring/Summer Consignment Sale. High quality, well organized children’s consignment ministry featuring children and teen clothing, baby items and equipment, toys, DVDs, baby furniture, books and educational items, maternity, and much more. Thursday: 5-8pm. Friday: 9am-6pm. Saturday: 9am-1pm. Orange Hill Baptist Church, 4293 Austell Road, Austell. More info: 770-948-9388 X53 or kidskingdomconsignment@gmail.com.
