Friends Wine & Beer Lovers:
This week is Christmas in July. Join the merchants on the Marietta
Square and start your Christmas shopping early. Most participating
merchants will offer special discounts, promotions or free give-aways
during the event. The Marietta Wine Market has merchandise 20% -50%
off all week. Detail Below
TICKETS ARE ON SALE !! I know it is only July, but October will be
here before you know it and we have 4 upcoming events that people are
already asking to but tickets for. These events will sell out every year.
Call now and guarantee your reservation. More details for each of these
events are listed below.
“Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tours”
$15pp Normally scheduled for the 3rd Wednesday
every month. Will be offered every Wednesday in October due to popular
demand. ( Limit 25)
Joni will begin Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tours leaving from
the Marietta Wine Market the every Wednesday in October. Spirits and
Spirits Tours will begin at 7:00 at the Marietta Wine Market and includes
one glass of wine while you listen to some of the area’s ghost stories.
We will then depart at 7:30 into the Square for a one hour walking ghost
tour. (Cost $15pp.) Space is limited and fill up quickly in
October. Please contact Marietta Ghost tours for reservations.
678-290-9193 or visit
www.ghostsofmarietta.com for more
information
Sunday October 4, 2009 BUS TOUR ON THE GEORGIA
WINE HIGHWAY”$85pp (Limit 50 people) Join us October 5th for a
day on the North GA Wine Trail. We will meet at the Marietta Wine Market
at 10am. and begin the day with pastries, coffee & mimosas. Then off
to Dahlonega, GA and our first stop the Wolf Mountain Winery. There we
will enjoy their Jazz Brunch and take a tour of their winery. From
there it’s off to visit and tour the Blackstock & Three Sisters
Wineries. Visit our web site to see list of optional events you can
participate in while on this tour. Arrival back at the Marietta Wine
Market expected 6: 30pm. (Note: we can take 50 people and this trip is
almost sold out) Call 770-919-1574 and guarantee your seat
today.
Sunday, October 18th (3pm-7pm)
$45pp/$55 at the door “3rd Annual Art of Wine Expo
2008”. In Brumby Gardens at the Marietta/Hilton Conference Center
(Limit 200 people)
Join us for an afternoon of FOOD WINE
MUSIC ART Over 150 wines available for tasting Ticket $45
($55at the door) Pre-event tickets limited so make a reservation today
with Marietta Wine Market 770-919-1574
12 Day Wine Trip to South Africa with the
Marietta Wine Market April 2009 & More (Limit 26) People.
In 2007 & 2008 We went to Italy, In 2009 we went to Chile
& Argentina. In 2009 we are going to South Africa and plan to
go to Australia in 2010. We can only take a maximum of 24-26
people. These trips sell out quickly. We currently have 2-4
slots that are not guaranteed for South Africa. ( Note: deposits are
refundable until October ) Randall & I only can get away for a trip
like this once a year, but Leonardo does trip year round. We will
be getting together Friday Friday, August
14th to taste some South African Wines and
see a preview of this and other upcoming trips. If you are
already planning on joining us or have it on your wish list come out and
join us for a fun evening of wine tasting &
horsdourves. $15 pp Reservations requested
( Limit 40) Call the Marietta Wine Market
770-919-1574.
P.s The August calendar for the Square looks great. I will try to get
those events out to everyone later this week. Karen
The Marietta Wine Market holds weekly Wine Tastings every
Wednesday 5pm-7pm and Saturday 2pm-4pm. Each week we sponsor a
different local charity and serve complimentary hors d’oeuvres. A $10-$15
donation is suggested.
Visit our web site
www.mariettawinemarket.com for more information about upcoming trips,
classes and events and the charities we sponsor.
Directions from I-75 S: Exit 265 North Marietta Loop, Go West (RIGHT at
end of ramp), You will cross over HWY 41. Turn left on Church Street,
this leads you to the Square, then turns into Old Powder Springs at
Marietta Pizza (Roswell Rd / Whitlock). We are located between
Marietta Pizza and the Alley Stage Theatre on the Square.
Thanks again for all of your support. Please feel free to send this
e-mail on to your friends. If you want to be added to our weekly event
e-mail list or need to be removed. Visit our web site
www.mariettawinemarket.com or send me back an e-mail.
Thanks again – Randall, Karen and Bentley
July Events:
Now JULY 26, 2009 “Smoke on the Mountain”
Mainstage Theatre in the Square It’s back! The original
runaway hit that spawned two sequels, Sanders Family Christmas and
Mount Pleasant Homecoming, returns this summer. If you’ve seen the
other two, here’s an opportunity to see the first or to revisit the
quirky family in their original gospel concert at Mount Pleasant Baptist
Church. Great summer fun for the entire family. Book early for this
limited run.
PERFORMANCES: Wed Matinee 2:30pm; Tues & Thurs 8pm (no Wed. 8
pm shows)
Fri 8pm;Sat 8pm; Sat & Sun Matinee 2:30pm. No show on July 4.
Prices: Wed Matinee 2:30pm ($20); Tues & Thurs 8pm ($25); Fri
8pm ($30); Sat 8pm ($35); Sat or Sun Matinee 2:30pm ($30) Visit
www.theatreinthesquare.com or
call 770-422-8369. Group discounts.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22nd “Movies For Munhkins” at the
Strand Theatre
The Earl Smith Strand Theatre is giving parents a fun activity
for their kids this summer – a kids’ classic movie in a classic movie
theatre. Each movie is at 10:30 AM on a Wednesday this summer and
includes a half-hour organ pre-show at 10 AM
July 22 – The Wiz (G)
July 29 – Field of Dreams (PG)
August 5 – Curious George (G)
August 19 – An American Tail (G)
August 26 – The Sandlot (PG)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 nd (5:00pm-7:00pm) Wine
Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market. Theme: “Four Vines Winery”
Open to the Public) Cost: Charity Donation:
Stop by this Wednesday and sample wines from one of hottest
wineries to emerge from Paso Robles in the last 10 years. Four Vines
continues to produce award winning Chardonnay, Zinfandel, and
Petite Syrah, and their year to year consistency makes them a favorite of
our customers.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 nd Triple Feature
Indie Night: Tealights (Band) @ 7:30 PM; Food,
Inc. (Flick – This new release documentary takes an investigative
look inside America’s food industry) @ 8 PM;
A Fight To The Death (Headlining Band). Doors open at 7
PM. Ages 18+. Tickets are $8 in advance. $10 at the door. Strand Box
Office: 770.293.0080 or
www.EarlSmithStrand.org. Earl Smith Strand Theatre. 117 North Park
Square, Marietta
FRIDAY, JULY 24th “Behind-the-Scenes
at The Strand” $5pp (10am Mon & Fri) Want to sneak a
"behind-the-scenes" peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre? The
Strand now offers guided tours of the historic theatre and event rental
space. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history
of the theatre dating back to the 1930s, recent renovation efforts and
fun facts about the theatre business. Call 770-293-0080 for more
information
Friday, July 24 Opening Reception Ann Tanksley
“Images of Zora” at Avisca Fine Art Gallery (6-10PM). An
exhibition of monotypes and monoprints based on the writings of
anthropologist and novelist Zora Neale Hurston. Join us for a wine and
cheese reception and meet the artist. Free and open to the public.
Information: 770.977.2732
www.aviscafineart.com
FRIDAY, JULY 24th “Brew With a
View” 6-10pm Roof Terrace at the Strand
Have you ever seen a party on The Strand’s roof top terrace
from Glover Park and wondered "How do I get up there?" Now you
can! The roof top "Cobb Terrace" will be open for a "Brew
With a View" on June 26 during the Glover Concert in the Park:
Infinity Show Band (beach/oldies). No cover charge. Cash bar – beer, wine
& mixed drinks. Enjoy the sounds and sights of summer on the
square!
SATURDAY, JULY 25th Marietta Square Farmers
Market”( 9 a.m.- 12 noon) located on the Historic Marietta
Square. The market will
take place every Saturday rain or shine from May
2nd through August 2009. The market has products that are
Georgia grown, made or produced. That include fresh vegetables,
fruits, herbs, plants, flowers, honey, breads, garlic, cheese and other
such items.
SATURDAY, JULY 25th “4th
Annual Christmas in July (8:30am-12:30pm) Come join the
merchants on the Marietta Square and start your Christmas shopping
early. Most participating merchants will offer special discounts,
promotions or free give-aways during the event.
8:30am-9:30am
VIP
Breakfast with Santa at the Marlow House
9am-12pm
Square Farmers Market
9am-2pm
Marietta Square
9am-2pm
Bus” donations to Cobb Christmas
9am-1pm
bandstand
10am
via trolley, to the Square
10am-12pm
Santa
10am-2pm
Crafts
from Merchants on the Square
10:30pm-12:30pm
the half hour)
11am; 12:30pm;
2pm
Trolley Tour
12pm
shown at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre
Historic Marietta Square
For more information, contact Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors
Bureau, 770-429-1115 or visit our Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/pages/Marietta-GA/Christmas-in-July-on-the-Marietta-Square/83510648718?ref=ts
SATURDAY, JULY 25th (2:00- 4:00pm) Wine
Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market. “Halter Ranch” (Open to the
Public) Cost: $ Charity Donation: Cobb Christmas
Halter Ranch is a new winery with a rich history.Located on
the west side of Paso Robles, this property dates back to the 1880′s.Bill
Sheffer is the winemaker and was recently in our shop with a selection of
his best wines. Bill focuses on Rhone Varietals and well as Zinfandel,
Tempranillo, and Syrah.This Saturday we will be pouring his Viognier,
Syrah, Cabernet,and G.S.M.
MONDAY, JULY 27th “Behind-the-Scenes
at The Strand” $5pp (10am Mon & Fri) Want to sneak a
"behind-the-scenes" peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre? The
Strand now offers guided tours of the historic theatre and event rental
space. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history
of the theatre dating back to the 1930s, recent renovation efforts and
fun facts about the theatre business. Call 770-293-0080 for more
information
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29th “Movies For Munhkins” at
the Strand Theatre
The Earl Smith Strand Theatre is giving parents a fun activity
for their kids this summer – a kids’ classic movie in a classic movie
theatre. Each movie is at 10:30 AM on a Wednesday this summer and
includes a half-hour organ pre-show at 10 AM
July 29 – Field of Dreams (PG)
August 5 – Curious George (G)
August 19 – An American Tail (G)
August 26 – The Sandlot (PG)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29th (5:00pm-7:00pm) Wine
Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market. Theme: “French Whites” Open to
the Public) Cost: Charity Donation:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2009. Triple Feature
Indie Night: Small Reactions (Band) @ 7:30 PM; Gonzo:
The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. (Flick- Focusing on
journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s heyday, 1965 to 1975. The film includes
clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and
passages from unpublished manuscripts) @ 8 PM;
Today the Moon Tomorrow the Sun (Headlining Band).
Doors open at 7 PM. Ages 18+. Tickets are $8 in advance. $10 at the door.
Strand Box Office: 770.293.0080 or
www.EarlSmithStrand.org. Earl Smith Strand Theatre. 117 North Park
Square, Marietta.
THURSDAY, JULY 30 th Private Tasting
-(5:30-7:30) pm Theme: “Global Value Wines”
As the dollar continues to drop in value around the World,
good buys in wines are becoming harder to find. The Marietta Wine Market
will be pouring six wines rated as outstanding Global Value Wines from
different Countries and Regions around the
world. Contact: Cassie Tibbitts-
Leadership Cobb- 404-216-9214
FRIDAY, JULY 31st “Behind-the-Scenes
at The Strand” $5pp (10am Mon & Fri) Want to sneak a
"behind-the-scenes" peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre? The
Strand now offers guided tours of the historic theatre and event rental
space. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history
of the theatre dating back to the 1930s, recent renovation efforts and
fun facts about the theatre business. Call 770-293-0080 for more
information
Friday, JULY 31st Glover Park Evening
Concert – Featuring: Grapevine (Rock n’ Roll /Beach) Time:
8:00 PM Cost: Free The
Glover Park Concert Series on the Marietta Square is the place to be in
Marietta the last Friday evening of each month April through September.
The park is the perfect setting for families and friends to enjoy a
picnic and listen to music under the stars. The concerts are part of
Marietta’s year long 175th anniversary celebration.
Concerts are rain or shine. Blankets and lawn chairs may be set up after
4 p.m. No personal tables are permitted in the park. However, they may be
set up on North Park Square after 5:30 p.m. A limited number of tables
are available for rent on the first working day of the month for that
concert.
2009 Series Performers
- ·
Grapevine (Rock n’ Roll/Beach) - ·
Mustangs (Pop/Oldies) - ·
Ryan Casper (Country)
Join “Ghosts of Marietta” for a
lantern-led walk through the historic streets of Marietta, Georgia.
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at
8pm. Marietta is a gem of the south with a past that is deep
in tradition, history and quality of life. As with any community with
these traits, some residents chose to never leave. Whether it is the
departed spirit of a civil war soldier or a mysterious resident of one of
Marietta’s stately homes or businesses, you will hear the stories behind
these mysteries and as some tour guests have, you may even see them
yourself. Every ghost and haunting has a story. $15 Adults, $10
Children (12 and Under) Group Rates Available Contact us at 678-290-9193
to make your reservations
Join the “Historic Marietta Trolley Co”
for a one-hour, fully-narrated exploration of our historic city.
Experience Marietta’s rich heritage, from the vibrant Downtown Square,
past grand Antebellum homes, to the battlefields at Kennesaw Mountain.
Visit
www.mariettatrolley.com for tour
times and pricing.
NEW SEASON ANNOUNCED!
If you’ve enjoyed the unbelievable live entertainment by the Lyric, check
out the 2009-2010 season at
www.AtlantaLyricTheatre.com including: The Will Rogers
Follies, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, The All Night
Strut!, Little Shop of Horrors, A Funny Thing Happened on
the Way to the Forum, and
Hairspray.
.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st Marietta Square Farmers
Market”( 9 a.m.- 12 noon) located on the Historic Marietta
Square. The market will
take place every Saturday rain or shine from May
2nd through August 2009. The market has products that are
Georgia grown, made or produced. That include fresh vegetables,
fruits, herbs, plants, flowers, honey, breads, garlic, cheese and other
such items.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st (2:00- 4:00pm) Wine
Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market. “Dog Day Afternoon” (Open to
the Public) Cost: $ Charity Donation: Greyhound Rescue Please
join us this Saturday in our effort to raise money for Adopt A Greyhound.
Atlanta’s oldest Greyhound rescue group, is a not-for profit organization
commited to providing food,shelter,and TLC to retired racing Greyhounds
as well as helping promote their adoption.We have teamed up with Kendall
Jackson Winery in California, and will be pouring their line of Dog House
Wines to help promote the cause. In addition each time a bottle of this
wine is purchased nationwide, fifty cents of the purchase price goes
toward a fund to provide e seeing eye dogs for the blind.
Visit our web site
www.mariettawinemarket.com for more information about upcoming trips,
classes and events and the charities we sponsor.
Directions from I-75 S: Exit 265 North Marietta Loop, Go West (RIGHT at
end of ramp), You will cross over HWY 41. Turn left on Church Street,
this leads you to the Square, then turns into Old Powder Springs at
Marietta Pizza (Roswell Rd / Whitlock). We are located between
Marietta Pizza and the Alley Stage Theatre on the Square.
Thanks again for all of your support. Please feel free to send this
e-mail on to your friends. If you want to be added to our weekly event
e-mail list or need to be removed. Visit our web site
www.mariettawinemarket.com or send me back an e-mail.
Thanks again – Randall, Karen and Bentley
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