Autumn is in full swing! East Cobb is a great place to be this time of year. While the summer festivals and Halloween have come and gone, there are many great fall events to enjoy. Below are some great events coming up this week.
THROUGH NOVEMBER 8 – Young Frankenstein presented by the Atlanta Lyric Theatre. It’s alive! The comedy genius Mel Brooks adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein. Thursday-Saturday: 8pm. Sunday: 2pm. Tickets range from $42-63. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, SE, Marietta. More info: AtlantaLyricTheatre.com or 404-377-9948.
THROUGH NOVEMBER 22 – Romeo and Juliet presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre. Innocence meets eternal love and leads to tragic consequences in this big, bold, and surprising production of Shakespeare’s tale of star-crossed lovers and their dangerously feuding families. Various times. Tickets: Weekdays and Matinees: Section A: $29 Section B: $26 Students/Seniors over 65: $3 off. Friday Night: Section A: $34, Section B: $30. Saturday Night: Section A: $35, Section B: $35. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell. More info: 770-641-1260 or get.org
THROUGH DECEMBER 12 – Good Mews Décor Market. Get started on your holiday shopping at the Good Mews annual Holiday Décor Market. Choose from festive fall décor, collectibles, ornaments and tree trimmings, party platters and serving ware, knick-knacks and so much more! Proceeds go to Good Mews Animal Foundation, a cage free no-kill shelter for cats. Fridays: 12pm-6pm; Saturdays 10am-6pm. Free admission. Sandy Plains Shopping Center, 1860 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 202, Marietta. More info: goodmews.org.
NOVEMBER 6 – GREEK NIGHT! OPA! Live Greek Music & Entertainment. Greek Dancing with lessons available! Silent Auction! Proceeds will benefit Camp Kudzu (for diabetics), Center for Family Resources, and Philoptochos (a philanthropic ministry of Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church). 6-9pm. Delicious Greek Buffet: 7- 9pm. $60 per person. Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 2475 Delk Road SE, Marietta
NOVEMBER 6-7, 13-15, & 20-21 – Guys and Dolls presented by Act3 Playhouse. A classic oddball romantic comedy. The plot follows gambler Nathan Detroit as he tries to set up the biggest craps game in town with the authorities breathing down his neck. Fri-Sat: 8pm; Sun: 3pm. Tickets: $15-$30. Act3 Playhouse, Sandy Springs Plaza, 6285-R Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. More info/Tickets: 770-241-1905 or www.act3productions.org
NOVEMBER 7 – Make Your Own Handcrafted Greeting Cards. Learn to make fun and beautiful handcrafted greeting cards using clever card making ideas and a variety of techniques. Participants should bring a pair of sharp scissors, a personal paper cutter, and a full roll of a dot runner scrapbooking or double-sided tape. 3-5 pm. Registration is required. Ages 16 through adult. Free. Space is limited to 16 participants. Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info/to register: 770-509-2725 or cobbcat.org.
Mt. Bethel Elementary School Fun Run/Walk/5k. The Fun Run is dedicated to promoting health and fitness for people of all ages—especially children. 8am. $23. Mt. Bethel Elementary School, 1210 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-578-7248 or mtbethel.blogs.com/funrun.
Tritt Trot. 5k Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run benefitting the Tritt Elementary PE Department. Races begin at 7:30 am. Registration fee: $25. Register online: trittpta. membershiptoolkit.com/trot. Tritt Elementary School, 4435 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta. More info: John Davis at 770-876-3613 or tritttrot@trittpta.org.
NOVEMBER 7-8 – Viking Reenactment. The life of a Viking comes alive as The Sons of Loki present aspects of Norse, Saxon and Norman culture. Demonstrations include Viking encampment, clothing, weapons, armor, craftsmanship, leather craft, shield making, wood carving, storytelling, fighting, camp skits and more. 10am-4pm. Free. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. More info: 770-640-3855.
NOVEMBER 8 – Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: Artillery Demonstrations. Artillery (cannon) demonstrations show visitors the steps taken to fire cannons during the American Civil War. Each program lasts approximately 30-40 minutes and includes and explanation of the role of artillery during the Atlanta Campaign and at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw. More info: 770-427-4686 x.0.
NOVEMBER 9 – League of Women Voters Meeting. Ashley Luft, Director of The Home Depot Foundation, will speak about housing challenges many veterans and their families face. Learn more on how you can help make a difference for the veterans in our communities. 7-8pm. Marietta Firehouse Station #1, 112 Haynes Street, 1st Floor Conference Room, Marietta. More info: mariettacobb.ga.lwvnet.org.
NOVEMBER 10 – Learn the Language of Men’s Health presented by WellStar. This program will focus on men’s health and wellness such as, routine preventative care, recommended screenings and assessments for the leading causes of death in men: heart disease, cancer, and accidents or injuries. Healthy Happy Hour: 5:30pm. Dinner: 6pm. Presentation: 6:30-8pm. $10/person, includes dinner and dessert. Kennesaw State University, Continuing Education Building, 3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw. More info/to register: 770-956-7287.
NOVEMBER 11 – Planned Giving Seminar presented by Cobb Community Foundation. Topics to be addressed include: Methods to Maximize the Value of Donated Assets, Tax Considerations and How They Should Impact Your Year-End Gifting Plans, Various Tools Which Enable You, Your Family, and Your Charity all to Benefit Simultaneously. 10-11:30am. Free. RSVP is requested. The Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta More info/RSVP: 770-859-2329 or info@cobbfoundation.org.
NOVEMBER 12 – Hispanic Heritage Festival. Commemorating Hispanic Heritage month, Walton Spanish Club invites all students, parents, and community members to enjoy savoring the flavor of the Hispanic world at this event! The festival will feature Spanish music, dances, performances, a quinceañera parade, and food samples. 5:30-7:30pm. Admission: $2, which includes ticket for raffle items (all proceeds will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital). Walton High School, 1592 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta. More info: mddieef3@aol.com
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Main Campus Open House for prospective families for the 2016-17 school year. 10am. Mt. Bethel Christian Academy, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-0245 or mtbethelchristian.org.
NOVEMBER 12-14 – Madness of Edgar Allen Poe presented by Lassiter Drama Club. 7pm. Tickets: $7 at the door. Lassiter High School Theatre, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta. More info: lassitertheatretroupe.com.
NOVEMBER 12-25 – Artistic License. Featuring a new collection of original oils and pastels by Atlanta area artists Maureen Engle, Theresa Forman, Sheila Wood Hancock, Mary Jane Huegel, Susan Proctor and Marsha Savage. Opening reception Thursday, November 12. 6-9pm. Gallery open Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm. Free and open to the public. Frameworks Gallery, Woodlawn Square Shopping Center, 1205 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-973-6701 or frameworksgallery.com.
NOVEMBER 13 – Clifford the Big Red Dog. Everyone’s favorite big red dog headlines a live musical performance. Clifford and Emily Elizabeth embark on a journey to Birdwell Island to meet up with their friends and learn to share Clifford’s BIG ideas, sharing, playing fair and working together. 6:30pm. Tickets: $17-$47. Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800 or cobbenergycentre.com.
Gingerbread Gala and Competition. The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta will host its inaugural Gingerbread House Competition and Showcase. There will be a gingerbread competition, silent auction, dinner, live music and much more. Competition is open to all. 7pm. Gala tickets $50/person. Competition Entry Fee (includes Gala ticket): $40. Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel and Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs St, Marietta. More info: 770-403-4894 or jlcm.com.
NOVEMBER 13-14 – 30th Annual Mt. Zion Craft Show sponsored by the Mt. Zion United Methodist Women. Artists and crafters, door prizes, silent auction, pictures with Santa, bake sale, and more. All proceeds benefit local and church mission projects and charities. Friday: 9am-5pm; Saturday: 9am-4pm. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-1465 or mtzionumw.org.
NOVEMBER 14 – Breakfast with Santa. The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta will host its first Breakfast with Santa. Activities include, pictures with Santa, a light breakfast, crafts, and more. 9am. $10/person (children under 3 free). Hilton Atlanta/ Marietta Hotel and Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs St, Marietta. More info: 770-403-4894 or jlcm.com.
NOVEMBER 14 – Surviving the Holidays After a Separation or Divorce.Seminar led by Licensed Counselor Judith Reichenbach. This seminar will address the difficult emotions you experienced when you first separated or divorced can return full-force during the holiday season, even if your breakup happened months or years ago. The sights, sounds, and smells of the season trigger unexpected emotions. This holiday season can be a wonderful time of personal growth and peace as you learn to discover joy amidst the heartache. 10am-12pm. Free. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road; Marietta 30068. More info/to register: Judith Reichenbach 770-597-9882.
This item originally appeared in the November 2015 printed East Cobber magazine.
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