Events On The Square
The Historic Marietta Square District of Marietta, Georgia
From concerts and festivals to wine tastings and art exhibits, bookmark this site for the most comprehensive event information on the Square!
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Upcoming Events
February 6, 2010 – March 13th
Children’s Art Classes: Saturday Art School
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art
Tues 10am – 12pm
Saturday Art School is designed to provide students with in-depth technical lessons. Each week will explore a different media or technique. Purchase Class Packs at a discounted rate or just “drop-in” Children 6-10 years Saturdays, February 6th - March 13th (6wks) 12:30 – 2:30pm 6 wk Class Pack: member) $90, non-member) $100 3 wk Class Pack: member) $50, non-member) $55 Drop-In: member) $18, non-member) $20 (per class) (Space limited. Must call ahead to “drop-in” by Fri., 4pm)
For more information, call 770-528-1444 or visit online at www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org
March 10, 2010
Museum Mice Tours: Etta’s Favorite Colors
Marietta Museum of History
Wed 10:30am
Based on programs by the Smithsonian Institute’s Early Enrichment Center, tours are offered to toddlers from age 3 to 5 and their parents. The purpose of the one-hour tours is to introduce toddlers to history through very basic concepts like shapes, sounds, games, tools and jobs. Museum Mascots Murray and Etta are whimsical cartoon mice that help convey the themes for the tours and provide a little fun. Costumed docents lead the tours that offer a variety of activities including story time and crafts. The Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries has named the Mice Tours the 2008 Education Program of the Year.
Admission to the tour is $5 per family. www.mariettahistory.org/micetours.html
March 11, 2010
Walking Tour
Ghosts of Marietta
Thurs 8pm
This tour is the original tour that made Ghosts of Marietta famous. Here you will find yourself walking the streets of our haunted city by lantern light, guided by one of our talented storytellers. This tour is approximately 90 minutes and the walk is under a mile.
Tickets are $15 for Adults. $10 for Children (12 and Under) Space is limited and reservations must be made in advance. Please contact us at 678-290-9193 to make your reservations. For more information about the tour visit www.ghostsofmarietta.com
March 10, 2010 – April 11, 2010
Ethan Frome
Theatre in the Square – MainStage
Tues – Sat 8pm Sun 2:30pm & 7pm Wed Apr 7 2:30pm
A new adaption of Edith Wharton’s classic heart-wrenching tale. Set in the Berkshire hills of Massachusetts, a tragic sledding accident creates an ironic twist to this story, which explores a haunting and passionate love triangle with its secret frozen in time. For audiences 14 years and up.
For tickets or more info, call the Box Office at 770-422-8369 or order online at www.theatreinthesquare.com
March 12, 2010
Guided Tour of The Strand
The Strand Theatre
Fri 10am
Want to get a “behind-the-scenes” peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre? The Strand now offers guided tours of the historic theatre and event rental space. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the theatre dating back to the 1930s, recent renovation efforts and fun facts about the theatre business. The tour ends on the rooftop Cobb Terrace with an excellent view of Marietta Square and Kennesaw Mountain. Tours are offered Monday and Friday mornings at 10am. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the box office.
For more information call The Strand at 770-293-0080 or visit www.earlsmithstrand.org
March 12, 2010
Walking Tour
Ghosts of Marietta
Fri 8pm
This tour is the original tour that made Ghosts of Marietta famous. Here you will find yourself walking the streets of our haunted city by lantern light, guided by one of our talented storytellers. This tour is approximately 90 minutes and the walk is under a mile.
Tickets are $15 for Adults. $10 for Children (12 and Under) Space is limited and reservations must be made in advance. Please contact us at 678-290-9193 to make your reservations. For more information about the tour visit www.ghostsofmarietta.com
March 12, 2010
Frat Girl
The Strand Theatre
Fri 8pm
Twisted Wing Productions presents FRAT GIRL written and directed by Jamie Wingler (The Affair) and featuring Ted Huckabee (Leatherheads) and Stacey Turner (The Blind Side). In this comedy, a young man receives a rude awakening when he realizes that his friends are intimately acquainted with his bride to be. FRAT GIRL is suitable for adult audiences. Tickets are $28 and available through The Strand’s box office.
For tickets, call The Strand at 404-377-9948 or order online at www.earlsmithstrand.org
March 13, 2010 – March 14, 2010
Rides for a Reason – American Cancer Society
Historic Marietta Trolley Co.
Sat – 11am, 12:30pm & 2pm
Sun – 1pm, 2:30pm & 4pm
The Historic Marietta Trolley Company is delighted to introduce the Rides for a Reason program. During the first quarter of 2010, weekend tours will be associated with a local non-profit organization.
During Rides for a Reason weekends, $5 from every trolley tour ticket sold will be donated to that weekend’s beneficiary non-profit. Each organization plays a key role in improving quality of life for those in Marietta, Cobb County and beyond.
Space is limited so make your reservations today. Stop by The Historic Marietta Trolley Company at 131 Church Street, or call 770.425.1006 to purchase tickets. Visit www.mariettatrolley.com for more information on our Rides for a Reason schedule.
March 13, 2010
Walking Tour
Ghosts of Marietta
Sat 8pm
This tour is the original tour that made Ghosts of Marietta famous. Here you will find yourself walking the streets of our haunted city by lantern light, guided by one of our talented storytellers. This tour is approximately 90 minutes and the walk is under a mile.
Tickets are $15 for Adults. $10 for Children (12 and Under) Space is limited and reservations must be made in advance. Please contact us at 678-290-9193 to make your reservations. For more information about the tour visit www.ghostsofmarietta.com
March 13, 2010
Frat Girl
The Strand Theatre
Sat 8pm
Twisted Wing Productions presents FRAT GIRL written and directed by Jamie Wingler (The Affair) and featuring Ted Huckabee (Leatherheads) and Stacey Turner (The Blind Side). In this comedy, a young man receives a rude awakening when he realizes that his friends are intimately acquainted with his bride to be. FRAT GIRL is suitable for adult audiences. Tickets are $28 and available through The Strand’s box office.
For tickets, call The Strand at 404-377-9948 or order online at www.earlsmithstrand.org
March 15, 2010
Guided Tour of The Strand
The Strand Theatre
Mon 10am
Want to get a “behind-the-scenes” peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre? The Strand now offers guided tours of the historic theatre and event rental space. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the theatre dating back to the 1930s, recent renovation efforts and fun facts about the theatre business. The tour ends on the rooftop Cobb Terrace with an excellent view of Marietta Square and Kennesaw Mountain. Tours are offered Monday and Friday mornings at 10am. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the box office.
For more information call The Strand at 770-293-0080 or visit www.earlsmithstrand.org
March 17, 2010
Spirits & Spirits Ghost Tours
Marietta Wine Market
Wed 7pm – 8:30pm
Spirits and Spirits Tours begins at 7:00 at the Marietta Wine Market following our regular Wed night tasting from 5-7pm. (Cost $15pp.) Cost includes a glass of wine with your Tour Guide and a one hour walking ghost tour that departs at 7:30pm Space is limited and fill up quickly. Please contact Marietta Ghost tours for reservations at 678-290-9193 or visit www.ghostsofmarietta.com for more information.
March 18, 2010
Walking Tour
Ghosts of Marietta
Thurs 8pm
This tour is the original tour that made Ghosts of Marietta famous. Here you will find yourself walking the streets of our haunted city by lantern light, guided by one of our talented storytellers. This tour is approximately 90 minutes and the walk is under a mile.
Tickets are $15 for Adults. $10 for Children (12 and Under) Space is limited and reservations must be made in advance. Please contact us at 678-290-9193 to make your reservations. For more information about the tour visit www.ghostsofmarietta.com
March 19, 2010
Guided Tour of The Strand
The Strand Theatre
Fri 10am
Want to get a “behind-the-scenes” peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre? The Strand now offers guided tours of the historic theatre and event rental space. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the theatre dating back to the 1930s, recent renovation efforts and fun facts about the theatre business. The tour ends on the rooftop Cobb Terrace with an excellent view of Marietta Square and Kennesaw Mountain. Tours are offered Monday and Friday mornings at 10am. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the box office.
For more information call The Strand at 770-293-0080 or visit www.earlsmithstrand.org
March 19, 2010
Walking Tour
Ghosts of Marietta
Fri 8pm
This tour is the original tour that made Ghosts of Marietta famous. Here you will find yourself walking the streets of our haunted city by lantern light, guided by one of our talented storytellers. This tour is approximately 90 minutes and the walk is under a mile.
Tickets are $15 for Adults. $10 for Children (12 and Under) Space is limited and reservations must be made in advance. Please contact us at 678-290-9193 to make your reservations. For more information about the tour visit www.ghostsofmarietta.com
March 20, 2010 – March 21, 2010
Rides for a Reason – Atlanta Opera
Historic Marietta Trolley Co.
Sat – 11am, 12:30pm & 2pm
Sun – 1pm, 2:30pm & 4pm
The Historic Marietta Trolley Company is delighted to introduce the Rides for a Reason program. During the first quarter of 2010, weekend tours will be associated with a local non-profit organization.
During Rides for a Reason weekends, $5 from every trolley tour ticket sold will be donated to that weekend’s beneficiary non-profit. Each organization plays a key role in improving quality of life for those in Marietta, Cobb County and beyond.
Space is limited so make your reservations today. Stop by The Historic Marietta Trolley Company at 131 Church Street, or call 770.425.1006 to purchase tickets. Visit www.mariettatrolley.com for more information on our Rides for a Reason schedule.
March 20, 2010
Haunted Pub Crawl
Ghosts of Marietta
Sat 7pm
Join Ghosts of Marietta as we visit 4 local pubs in the Historic Marietta Square! Each location will offer a discount libation and we will share local legends and lore. Tickets are $15.00 plus cost of drinks. $5.00 from each ticket will be donated to a local charity. Please call Ghosts of Marietta for information and reservations 678-290-9193. www.ghostsofmarietta.com
March 20, 2010
Walking Tour
Ghosts of Marietta
Sat 8pm
This tour is the original tour that made Ghosts of Marietta famous. Here you will find yourself walking the streets of our haunted city by lantern light, guided by one of our talented storytellers. This tour is approximately 90 minutes and the walk is under a mile.
Tickets are $15 for Adults. $10 for Children (12 and Under) Space is limited and reservations must be made in advance. Please contact us at 678-290-9193 to make your reservations. For more information about the tour visit www.ghostsofmarietta.com
March 22, 2010
Guided Tour of The Strand
The Strand Theatre
Mon 10am
Want to get a “behind-the-scenes” peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre? The Strand now offers guided tours of the historic theatre and event rental space. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the theatre dating back to the 1930s, recent renovation efforts and fun facts about the theatre business. The tour ends on the rooftop Cobb Terrace with an excellent view of Marietta Square and Kennesaw Mountain. Tours are offered Monday and Friday mornings at 10am. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the box office.
For more information call The Strand at 770-293-0080 or visit www.earlsmithstrand.org
March 25, 2010
Walking Tour
Ghosts of Marietta
Thurs 8pm
This tour is the original tour that made Ghosts of Marietta famous. Here you will find yourself walking the streets of our haunted city by lantern light, guided by one of our talented storytellers. This tour is approximately 90 minutes and the walk is under a mile.
Tickets are $15 for Adults. $10 for Children (12 and Under) Space is limited and reservations must be made in advance. Please contact us at 678-290-9193 to make your reservations. For more information about the tour visit www.ghostsofmarietta.com
March 26, 2010
Guided Tour of The Strand
The Strand Theatre
Fri 10am
Want to get a “behind-the-scenes” peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre? The Strand now offers guided tours of the historic theatre and event rental space. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the theatre dating back to the 1930s, recent renovation efforts and fun facts about the theatre business. The tour ends on the rooftop Cobb Terrace with an excellent view of Marietta Square and Kennesaw Mountain. Tours are offered Monday and Friday mornings at 10am. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the box office.
For more information call The Strand at 770-293-0080 or visit www.earlsmithstrand.org
March 26, 2010
Walking Tour
Ghosts of Marietta
Fri 8pm
This tour is the original tour that made Ghosts of Marietta famous. Here you will find yourself walking the streets of our haunted city by lantern light, guided by one of our talented storytellers. This tour is approximately 90 minutes and the walk is under a mile.
Tickets are $15 for Adults. $10 for Children (12 and Under) Space is limited and reservations must be made in advance. Please contact us at 678-290-9193 to make your reservations. For more information about the tour visit www.ghostsofmarietta.com
March 27, 2010 – March 28, 2010
Rides for a Reason – MUST Ministries
Historic Marietta Trolley Co.
Sat – 11am, 12:30pm & 2pm
Sun – 1pm, 2:30pm & 4pm
The Historic Marietta Trolley Company is delighted to introduce the Rides for a Reason program. During the first quarter of 2010, weekend tours will be associated with a local non-profit organization.
During Rides for a Reason weekends, $5 from every trolley tour ticket sold will be donated to that weekend’s beneficiary non-profit. Each organization plays a key role in improving quality of life for those in Marietta, Cobb County and beyond.
Space is limited so make your reservations today. Stop by The Historic Marietta Trolley Company at 131 Church Street, or call 770.425.1006 to purchase tickets. Visit www.mariettatrolley.com for more information on our Rides for a Reason schedule.
March 27, 2010
Walking Tour
Ghosts of Marietta
Sat 8pm
This tour is the original tour that made Ghosts of Marietta famous. Here you will find yourself walking the streets of our haunted city by lantern light, guided by one of our talented storytellers. This tour is approximately 90 minutes and the walk is under a mile.
Tickets are $15 for Adults. $10 for Children (12 and Under) Space is limited and reservations must be made in advance. Please contact us at 678-290-9193 to make your reservations. For more information about the tour visit www.ghostsofmarietta.com
March 29, 2010
Guided Tour of The Strand
The Strand Theatre
Mon 10am
Want to get a “behind-the-scenes” peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre? The Strand now offers guided tours of the historic theatre and event rental space. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the theatre dating back to the 1930s, recent renovation efforts and fun facts about the theatre business. The tour ends on the rooftop Cobb Terrace with an excellent view of Marietta Square and Kennesaw Mountain. Tours are offered Monday and Friday mornings at 10am. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the box office.
For more information call The Strand at 770-293-0080 or visit www.earlsmithstrand.org
April 2, 2010
Guided Tour of The Strand
The Strand Theatre
Fri 10am
Want to get a “behind-the-scenes” peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre? The Strand now offers guided tours of the historic theatre and event rental space. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the theatre dating back to the 1930s, recent renovation efforts and fun facts about the theatre business. The tour ends on the rooftop Cobb Terrace with an excellent view of Marietta Square and Kennesaw Mountain. Tours are offered Monday and Friday mornings at 10am. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the box office.
For more information call The Strand at 770-293-0080 or visit www.earlsmithstrand.org
April 2, 2010
First Friday Art Walk
Historic Marietta Square
Fri 6pm - 9pm
First Friday Art Walk is back for another season. Come enjoy one of the most popular events on the Square. Not only will art galleries be featured, but merchants will also be displaying local, original works of art in their shops. Pick up an Art Walk map, which denotes what locations are featured and what artists will be spotlighted that evening. Maps of the venues are available at each participating merchant and at the Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau.
Also visit, Artists’ Alley! A juried exhibition located in the alley next to the Marietta Welcome Center. The Historic Marietta Trolley will make it easier to get to all the Art Walk stops that evening. They are running a free shuttle service that evening from 6pm-8pm.
April 2 - May 7 - June 4 - No July - August 6 - September 3 - October 1
Sign up for more information at www.artwalkmarietta.com
April 2, 2010
Cobb Symphony Orchestra Jazz!
The Strand Theatre
Fri 8pm
Director Sam Skelton takes center stage in another concert with Cobb Symphony Orchestra Jazz that cannot be missed! Known for his heart-pounding, foot-stomping, creative ingenuity, Sam is the cornerstone of jazz in Cobb and the Atlanta metro! Tickets $25 and available through the Cobb Symphony Orchestra’s box office at www.CobbSymphony.org or 770-429-7016.
April 3, 2010
Cobb Symphony Orchestra Jazz!
The Strand Theatre
Sat 8pm
Director Sam Skelton takes center stage in another concert with Cobb Symphony Orchestra Jazz that cannot be missed! Known for his heart-pounding, foot-stomping, creative ingenuity, Sam is the cornerstone of jazz in Cobb and the Atlanta metro! Tickets $25 and available through the Cobb Symphony Orchestra’s box office at www.CobbSymphony.org or 770-429-7016.
April 2, 2010
Scary-etta – Trolley Ghost Tour
Historic Marietta Trolley Co. & Ghosts of Marietta
Fri 8pm
Hop on board for a spirited ride. The Historic Marietta Trolley Co. have teamed up with the Ghosts of Marietta to conduct a trolley ghost tour on select dates throughout the year. For more information about the tour visit www.ghostsofmarietta.com
April 14, 2010
Museum Mice Tours: Exploring Jobs with Murray
Marietta Museum of History
Wed 10:30am
Based on programs by the Smithsonian Institute’s Early Enrichment Center, tours are offered to toddlers from age 3 to 5 and their parents. The purpose of the one-hour tours is to introduce toddlers to history through very basic concepts like shapes, sounds, games, tools and jobs. Museum Mascots Murray and Etta are whimsical cartoon mice that help convey the themes for the tours and provide a little fun. Costumed docents lead the tours that offer a variety of activities including story time and crafts. The Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries has named the Mice Tours the 2008 Education Program of the Year.
Admission to the tour is $5 per family. www.mariettahistory.org/micetours.html
April 16, 2010
Martinis and Music
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art
Fri 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Featuring PRIME. Enjoy drinks, art and entertainment at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art. Don’t miss this popular social evnet. $8 at the door includes access to all exhibitions, live musical entertainment, and Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. For more information call 770-528-1444.
April 16, 2010
It’s a Line Drive to Turner Field
Braves Game Shuttle – Colorado Rockies
Historic Marietta Trolley Co.
Friday 6pm – End of Game
Want to go to the game? Don’t want to hassle with the traffic and the long drive to the stadium? Let us take you to the game on select Friday nights throughout the season. We provide front door service so you don’t even have to walk from your car, we’ll wait for you the entire game, and bring you back. You can even stay and enjoy the fireworks if you like.
Tickets are $12 per person plus tax. For more information contact us at 770-425-1006 or visit www.mariettatrolley.com, for game tickets visit braves.com/tickets
April 16, 2010 – May 2, 2009
Little Shop of Horrors
The Strand Theatre
Various days and times.
Little Shop of Horrors. Presented by the Atlanta Lyric Theatre. One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to the highly successful film version and a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who redefined the animated musical film with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”, “Beauty and The Beast” and “Aladdin.” Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, “Little Shop Of Horrors” never fails to entertain.
Tickets range from $32 to $38 and are available through The Lyric box office at (404) 377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.
December 20, 2009
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
The Strand Theatre
Sun 2pm
The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother. As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits.
Tickets range from $32 to $38 and season ticket packages are available through The Lyric box office at (404) 377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com
Ongoing Events
Wednesdays
- Wine Tasting at Marietta Wine Market
Fridays
- Live Music at Johnnie Maccracken's
- Live Music at Hemingway's
Saturdays
- Wine Tasting at Marietta Wine Market
- Live Music at Johnnie Maccracken's
- Live Music at Hemingway's
Permanent Attractions
Avery Gallery
Avery Gallery exhibits and sells original works of art by some of the best artists from the Atlanta area, the nation and the world. Oil paintings, bronze sculpture, photographs, enamel on copper, etchings and other graphics, watercolors, pottery, and acrylics. Subject matter includes impressionist landscapes, classic nude images, western horse and rider, florals, wildlife and much more.
dk Gallery
Located on the historic Marietta Square, dk Gallery is the newest addition to metro Atlanta’s thriving art scene. dk Gallery represents emerging and established contemporary painters and sculptors of the South who have demonstrated advanced mastery of their media. The stylistically diverse collection includes landscapes, abstracts and figures. Each inheritable piece captures the imagination with its emotive qualities, providing a gratifying experience for every collector.
Historic Marietta Trolley Tours
All aboard Marietta’s only trolley tour! Join us for a one-hour, fully-narrated exploration of our historic city. Experience Marietta’s rich heritage, from the vibrant Downtown Square, past grand Antebellum homes, to the battlefields at Kennesaw Mountain.
Marietta Museum of History
Located on the second floor of the historic Kennesaw House, the Marietta Museum of History houses the city’s extensive historical collections of photographs, artifacts and documentary information of Marietta in particular, and North Georgia in general.
Marietta/ Cobb Museum of Art
The Marietta/ Cobb Museum of Art is the only metropolitan Atlanta fine arts museum focusing on 19th and 20th Century American art. It hosts national touring exhibitions, and offers lectures, workshops, classes, and art festivals. Other social and cultural opportunities are also offered.
Marietta Fire Museum
The Marietta Fire Museum provides a unique look at firefighting techniques and equipment from as far back as the late 1800s. The highlight of the museum is the “Aurora,” a steam-powered fire engine purchased by the city of Marietta in 1879. Also on view are pumper trucks from the 1920s, a 1949 ladder truck, and an extensive variety of firefighting paraphernalia.
The Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum: Scarlett on the Square
The Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum: Scarlett on the Square was established in April of 2003 and currently houses Dr. Christopher Sullivan's privately owned collection of GWTW book and movie memorabilia. In recent years, Sullivan's collection was displayed at Kent State University, the Self - Family Arts Center in Hilton Head, South Carolina and at MGM Studios in Walt Disney World. The collection features an impressive compilation of artifacts related to the novel and film including foreign film posters, rare press and publicity books, premiere programs, conceptual artworks, costume pieces, contracts, advertisements, promotional items and collectibles.
The Marlow House Gallery
Featuring the art of Thomas Kinkade and other collectibles
The Studio at Marietta Station
Located directly behind the Historic Marietta Trolley Tours, The Studio is one of Marietta Square’s best kept secrets. Resident artists, Jenny King and Aaron Whitehouse, work and display their current creations in a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. Drop in, meet the artists and find the next original, personal treasure for your collection
William Root House
The Root House, one of the oldest surviving frame houses in Marietta, offers visitors an opportunity to experience how a middle-class merchant and his family lived in the 1850s.
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