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.

The group Brookwood Split kicks off this season’s Glover Park concert series April 24 at 8 p.m. and will perform oldies and R&B.

Table reservations for the first concert of this year’s series are on sale now in the Parks and Recreation Department at City Hall.

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

• April 24: Brookwood Split (Oldies/R&B)
• May 29: The Return (Beatles Tribute Band)
• June 26: Infinity Show Band (Beach/Oldies)
• June 27: Cobb Symphony Orchestra
• July 31: Grapevine (Rock n’ Roll/Beach)
• August 28: The Mustangs (Pop/Oldies)
• September 25: Ryan Casper (Country)

The free concerts are presented by the Marietta Parks and Recreation Department and the Downtown Marietta Development Authority.

Sponsors

• Marietta Board of Lights and Water
• The EPI Companies
• Fun-Fare
• Haynie, Litchfield and Crane
• Marietta Business Association
• Marietta Welcome Center
• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Marietta West Cobb
• Pit Stop
• Republic Services
• Croy Engineering LLC
• Keep Marietta Beautiful
• Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services
• Pugmire Lincoln Mercury Isuzu Suzuki
• Vinings Bank
• News/Talk 750 WSB
• Marietta Daily Journal

Downtown Marietta Handicapped Parking Map

For more information, call Marietta’s Parks and Recreation Department at 770-794-5601.