Jan. 9 – Board of Commissioners regular meeting. 9 a.m. Second floor, BOC Room, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta.
Jan. 10-Feb. 21 – “Changing Identities: Works by Women Artists from Vietnam.” Sturgis Library Gallery, Kennesaw State University. National exhibit of 49 works introduces the work of artists who challenge the stereotypes and traditional roles of women in Vietnamese society. Free, 7-9 p.m. For more information, call (770) 499-3223.
Jan. 13 – Fairy Time Favorites. Community House, Kennesaw. 11 a.m.-noon. Some of the most popular and beloved stories, characters and fair tales are brought to life. Recommended for children ages 3-10. Tickets: $2. For more information, call (770) 422-9714.
Jan. 13 – Premier Series. Dee Dee Bridgewater, jazz vocalist. Stillwater Theatre, Kennesaw State University. 8 p.m. Awarded many honors, including Broadway’s coveted Tony Award, two Grammy Wards and France’s top honor, Victoire de la Musique. Admission: $40. For more information, call (770) 423-6650.
Jan. 13-March 17 – “Metro Montage VII.” Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. Juried exhibition of artwork by metro-Atlanta artists containing oils, watercolors, photography and sculpture. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults: $5; seniors/students: $3; members and children under 6: free. For more information, (770) 528-1444.
Jan. 18 – “Contemporary Video Art & Photography from Kenya.” Fine Arts Gallery, Kennesaw State University. Specially-curated exhibition features some of East Africa’s most exciting and innovation contemporary art. 6:30-9 p.m. Admission: free. For more information, call (770) 499-3223.
Jan. 20 – Cobb Symphony Orchestra Children’s Concert. Dozier Centre from the Performing Arts, Kennesaw. Kids will enjoy stories set to music and get to meet a real-live composer, James Woodward. Featuring the winner of the CSO’s Young Artist Competition. 1 p.m.: children 7 and younger; 3 p.m.: children 8 and older. Adults: $5, children over 6: 1, children 6 and under, free. For more information, call (800) 595-4849.
Jan. 20 – A Night at the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, Kennesaw. Embark on an adventure through the halls of the Southern Museum after the doors close at the end of the day. Free with museum admission. For more information, call (770) 427-2117.
Jan. 23 – Board of Commissioners regular meeting. 7 p.m. Second floor, BOC Room, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta.
