Holiday shopping, plays and fun for the kids! There’s so much to see and do this week that our heads are plum crowded with the possibilities. For even more to do, check out our online calendar HERE.
Free Mulch. Cobb EMC offers free mulch from the clearance maintenance of Cobb EMC power lines. It is available throughout the year and can be delivered when crews are in your area. More info: cobbemc.com/content/request-wood-chips.
EVERY SATURDAY
Marietta Square Farmers Market. Features products that are grown and produced in Georgia, including produce, plants, honey, breads, cheese and other items. Saturday 9am-12 Noon. Rain or shine. Now open all year. Glover Park-Marietta Square. More info: 770-499-9393 or mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net.
THROUGH DECEMBER 17
Artist Attic Holiday Show & Sale. Unique handmade items by students, instructors and staff from The Art Place. Monday-Thursday: 10am-5pm. The Art Place – Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-509-2700 or tapmarietta.com.
THROUGH DECEMBER 31
Trail of Tears Photography Exhibit. Browse at your leisure photographs of contemporary sites on the Trail of Tears, along with a reproduction of the protest roll. Free. 9am5pm. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Visitor Center, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive NW, Kennesaw. More info: www.nps.gov/kemo.
DECEMBER 13-15
Rose & Walsh presented by CenterStage North Theatre. Following two great literary figures and the depth and consequence of their enduring love. At a beautiful beach house on the tip of Long Island, Rose, a celebrated but near penniless author, receives nightly visits from Walsh, the love of her life and a famous writer himself. Now Walsh must go away forever, but not before securing Rose’s financial future with an extraordinary proposal that promises to change everything. Friday-Saturday: 8pm; Sunday: 3pm. $16. The Art Place – Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-331-0079 or www.centerstagenorth.com.
Guard & Reserve On-site Sale hosted by The Military Family Support Center. The sale is available to retired veterans and active duty personnel and their families who have been granted commissary privileges. Sale features grocery goods, and features a stock assortment of about 1,000 items including fresh meat, fresh produce, chilled and frozen items. Thursday & Friday: 9am-5pm; Saturday: 9am-3pm. Military Support Center, 1901 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta. More info: Susan Edmonds, susan.edmonds2@deca.mil or 910-330-7954.
DECEMBER 15
Auditions for A tribute to the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditions held for dance, spoken word, vocal & musical performances. Performances are limited to three minutes and should relate to Dr. King’s message. Event date is January 21. December audition dates: 10am-12pm; January audition date: 6-8pm. Jennie T Anderson Theatre, Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info/audition slots: 770-425-5757 or cobbmlk2019@gmail.com.
Pope High School Fine Arts Showcase. Pope’s chorus, mastery orchestra and band wind symphony team up for this showcase which is sure to delight. $10. 2pm & 8pm. Pope High School Performing Arts Center, 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info/tickets: 770-578-7900 or popehs.typepad.com/mrs_johns.
Walton High School Basketball Reunion. All former girls’ and boys’ players, cheerleaders and coaches are invited to attend. Girls game: 4pm; Boys game: 5:30pm. All former players will be recognized between games. Walton High School rotunda, 1590 Murdock Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-977-2321 or lengpac@yahoo.com.
DECEMBER 19
Mittie Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt Sr.’s 1853 Wedding Reenactment. Step back in time as a guest at this important wedding which ultimately produced our 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt. Tickets: $15. Tours on the half hour: 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm & 8:30pm. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. More info/ reservations: 770-992-1731 or bullochhall.org.
Kids’ Art Smart. Join artist, Bekalyn Craig, for an exciting exploration of the world of art. This program is designed to help kids ages 3-5 years and their adult caregivers, learn about art through history and science. 11-11:45am. Free. Gritters Library, 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta. More info: www.cobbcat.org.
LEGO Fun. Let’s play with LEGOs! Families with school aged children are invited to make fun LEGO creations during this STEAM event. All supplies will be provided. No registration required, children 9 and younger must be accompanied by a caregiver. 3-5pm. East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: www.cobbcat.org.
DECEMBER 20
It’s A Wonderful Life Movie Marathon. The Strand continues its tradition of playing It’s a Wonderful Life on the big screen all day on the Thursday before Christmas. Fuzzy pajamas are encouraged and popcorn and drinks will be served. Get there 15 minutes before showtime for a holiday pre-show and sing-along on the Mighty Allen Theatre Organ. Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for seniors, students, and military. Showtimes: 12pm, 2:45pm, 6pm, 9:15pm. More info: www.earlsmithstrand.org.
