Category Archives: Arts and Living

Strand September Fun in Marietta

August 31, 2009 – 8:51 am

This September, there’s something for all types of aficionados! Fine art by Claire Dunaway will be on display during Art Walk, and art aficionados at the Art in the Park festival can take a quick ice cold beverage break at The Strand’s roof top terrace. Musical theater lovers will be dazzled by The Will Rogers [...]

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Annual Art in the Park festival September 5th-7th 2009

August 27, 2009 – 10:18 am

Experience the 23rd Annual Art in the Park festival, September 5-7, on the Marietta Square. This fine art extravaganza held each Labor Day weekend is presented by the Marietta Business Association and one of the Top 20 Events selected by the Southeast Tourism Society for September. One hundred thirty artists, whose works include paintings, photography, [...]

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Marietta Downtown historic district design guidelines meeting postponed

August 18, 2009 – 2:22 pm

The informational meeting originally scheduled for Monday, August 24 at 5:30 p.m. to view a draft and discuss the design guidelines for the Downtown Marietta Historic District has been postponed. A make-up date will be announced when determined. For more information, call 770-794-5671.

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Born Again Blessings – Childrens and maternity clothing, shoes, toys, nursery items, baby equipment, furniture and MORE!

August 14, 2009 – 9:12 am

Childrens and maternity clothing, shoes, toys, nursery items, baby equipment, furniture and MORE! Friday, August 14, 9 am – 7 pm Saturday, August 15, 9 am – Noon Cobb Civic Center – 548 S. Marietta Pkwy View Larger Map Seller/Worker Emergency Contact From now throughout the sale you may contact us at this number: 404-270-0414 [...]

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Chicks, Flicks and Chocolate: Fried Green Tomatoes.

August 13, 2009 – 10:52 am

Chicks, Flicks and Chocolate: Fried Green Tomatoes. Sat., August 21, 7 PM. Reservations by August 19. The 1991 film recounts the life of a disgruntled housewife who develops an unlikely friendship with an older woman in a local nursing home. She escapes the troubles of her own life by absorbing herself with the old woman’s [...]

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Hurry and Join Cobb Christmas on Facebook

August 7, 2009 – 9:59 am

Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas by giving back via Cobb Christmas! You can contribute to Cobb Christmas & brighten a child’s life this Christmas! Cobb Christmas operates solely on donations of money, toys and food from the community. Making a financial contribution to Cobb Christmas is one of the best ways you can help [...]

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The 33rd annual Marietta Square Harvest Arts and Crafts Festival

August 3, 2009 – 8:59 am

Applications are being accepted for artists and craftspeople to participate in the 33rd annual Harvest Square Arts and Crafts Festival, which will be held on the Square Saturday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Artists are needed in many areas including painting, pottery, woodwork, metal, glass, fabric, floral designs, candles and much more. [...]

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Marietta Idol – Karaoke Culture Night on the Marietta Square

July 31, 2009 – 9:52 am

If you love to sing, like being silly in front of your friends or have dreamed of being the next American Idol, you’re invited to join Marietta’s 175th anniversary culture committee August 7 from 8-11 p.m. on the Square for Karaoke Culture Night. People of all ages are invited to pick their favorite songs from [...]

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Comprehensive list of Marietta Public Parks

July 29, 2009 – 10:19 am

Marietta Parks, Recreation and Facilities has 18 parks with a variety of amenities, from 25 acre Laurel Park to tiny Monarch Park’s butterfly garden. Whether you are looking for a place to play or a place to just relax and enjoy nature we have something for you. If you experience a problem with our parks [...]

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Marietta Home Tour chosen among Southeast’s best for 13th straight year

July 28, 2009 – 10:07 am

The Marietta Pilgrimage Home Tour has been bestowed with another honor. The Southeast Tourism Society has named the Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour a Top Twenty Event in the Southeast. This is the thirteenth time the tour has received the honor, putting it in the same category as Christmas at Biltmore and Fantasy in Lights [...]

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