The Glover Park Concert Series kicks off the 2010 season on Friday, April 23 at 8 p.m. in and around the park in downtown Marietta. The Series will continue throughout the summer, with concerts scheduled for the last Friday night of each month through September with the exception of the April concert.
The concerts are free of charge but if you’re looking for a “front-row seat,” a limited number of tables can be reserved — $45 for tables of six and $55 for tables for eight. Tables reservations are taken on a first come basis and may be reserved the first working day of each month.
2010 Series performers
* April 23 – Modernaires Orchestra (Swing)
* May 28 – Pieces of Eight (Beach)
* June 15 – Soul Purpose (Oldies)
* June 26 – Cobb Symphony
* July 30 – Bayside (R & B, Beach)
* August 27 – Livin’ Large (Oldies)
* September 24 – The Glow Band (Pop)
Blankets and lawn chairs may be set up in the park after 4 p.m. Personal tables are not permitted in the park, however they may be set up on North Park Square after 5:30 p.m. Bring a picnic dinner (beer and wine are permitted) or dine in one of the many fine restaurants located on the square. Join others and participate in the table or blanket-decorating contest sponsored by Coldwell Banker-Marietta West Cobb branch. The contest is held prior to each concert with the winner taking home a picnic basket full of goodies. Registration is not required.
This year’s poster will feature the artwork of Robert Rodenberger, a long time Marietta resident and owner of Jazzy Art gift store in Kennesaw featuring one-of-a-kind art pieces. He is a self-taught artist whose style is most recognizable for its whimsy, vivid color and texture.
The following sponsors have made the Glover Park Concert Series a free event: Marietta Board of Lights and Water, Gas South, Vinings Bank, Pugmire Lincoln Mercury Isuzu Suzuki, Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services, Republic Services, Croy Engineering LLC, Marietta Business Association, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Marietta West Cobb, Keep Marietta Beautiful, Tucker Castleberry Printing, Fun-Fare, Pit Stop and the Marietta Daily Journal.
The Downtown Marietta Development Authority and the city of Marietta produce the series.
For more information, call Marietta’s Parks and Recreation Department at 770-794-5601.
