Category Archives: Arts and Living

Marietta Square is final destination for 92.9 Dave fm?s ?Perimeter Passport Tour?

June 19, 2006 – 4:30 pm

Mara Davis, Atlanta Radio Personality for 92.9 Dave fm, has taken her Wednesday show, Radio Free Wednesdays, on tour of metro Atlanta for the past 11 weeks. The tour ends with a final appearance at Glover Park on the Marietta Square this week. On Wednesday, June 21 from 10 am to 3 pm, Mara will [...]

By Susan | Also posted in Cobb County, Marietta Square, Site Features | Comments (0)

Marietta selected All-America City among ten best in nation

June 12, 2006 – 1:17 pm

Way to go everyone! Check out the award that our precious city has earned! ANAHEIM, Calif. — The National Civic League crowned the city of Marietta Sunday night one of the 10 best communities in the nation as a 2006 All- America City, the oldest and most respected community recognition award in the country. Nearly [...]

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Mediterranean Dinner and a Show

June 4, 2006 – 8:39 pm

Tucked among a row of outdoor eateries along North Park Square is a seemingly unassuming mediterranean grille also know as Efe?s. The menu posted outside features dishes in a foreign language, but recognizable to anyone familiar with some of the region?s more popular cuisinal offerings, such as kebabs and falafal. However, to capture the true [...]

By Susan | Also posted in Cobb County, Local Restaurants, Marietta Square, Site Features | Comments (0)

Looking for a home near the Square?

June 3, 2006 – 9:05 pm

Looking to live closer to the square if you aren’t already? Walk to the historic downtown Marietta Square from this beautiful home in downtown Marietta, GA. Built in 1951, this house has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths (both upgraded in 2001 w/Tile and the master with a Jacuzzi heated spa). Beautiful refinished Hardwoods line the [...]

By admin | Also posted in Marietta Real Estate | Comments (0)

Happy Birthday to the Square and the first free concert on the Square this Friday!

May 25, 2006 – 7:36 am

Don’t miss out on the Free Concert this Friday at 8pm by the Jesters, a pop-rock group. See you all there! Family activities start two hours before the 8 p.m. concert by the Jesters, a pop-rock group. Officials will hand out slices from 10 birthday cakes with scenes of the park on top. Two decades [...]

By admin | Also posted in Cobb County, Marietta Square | Comments (0)

Funny Money: Funny Play

May 22, 2006 – 7:23 pm

Sunday afternoon, the Polk Street Players closed out their 2005-2006 on a funny note, with their production of Ray Cooney?s Funny Money. This British comedy kept the audience laughing with the story of Henry Perkins? (played by Greg Fitzgerald) discovery of a briefcase containing over 900,000 pounds. In an effort to conceal this discovery, the [...]

By Susan | Also posted in Cobb County, Marietta Square, Site Features | Comments (0)

Rediscovering Saturdays on the Square

May 13, 2006 – 1:39 pm

Having lived within two miles of the Marietta Square for the better part of two decades, my memories of this historic place are innumerable to say the least. One of my favorite childhood memories to recall is how my mother and I would spend Saturdays on the Square. With morning chores and dance lessons over, [...]

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The Marietta Music Scene: Zac Brown Band

May 9, 2006 – 5:46 pm

Atlanta has been making its mark on the music industry over the past several years by producing some pretty memorable makers such as Gladys Knight, R.E.M. John Mayer, Collective Soul, Shawn Mullins, and Travis Tritt and more recently in the hip hop industry, with artists, OUTKAST, Ludacris, and Ciara. The success of these artists has [...]

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Mayretta Daze / Art in the Park : Reactions?

May 7, 2006 – 10:50 pm

So, now that the weekend’s over, what were your thoughts about Mayretta Daze, Mayretta?? Let us know what you thought about the whole show….. certain artists that caught your attention, some new piece of art you bought, something that got under your skin….whatever you want to share with your fellow neighbors. This was supposed to [...]

By mpi | Also posted in Marietta Square | Comments (1)

New Arts and Living Editor joins the WhitlockAvenue.com editorial team

May 7, 2006 – 10:34 pm

Good evening everyone, I would like to officially announce the new “Arts and Living” section on WhitlockAvenue.com. This new section of the site will be an all encompassing look at the arts and living topics as well as current events in the city including culture, arts, theatre and just about anything else related to what’s [...]

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