Savor the season with more Fall fun all week long! For even more to do, check out our online calendar HERE.
OCTOBER 19-21
12 Angry Jurors presented by Pope High School Drama Club. After a long trial, a jury must decide whether a 19-year-old man is guilty of murdering his father. The law requires a unanimous vote by all twelve jurors in order to pass judgment. A majority of the jury favors a guilty verdict, but one man stands alone. Come see the play and decide for yourself if there is reasonable doubt. $5 general admission, $10 VIP seating. Oct 19-20: 7pm. Oct 31: 3pm and 7pm. Pope High School Theater, 3001 Hembree Road NE, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: popetheater.org.
OCTOBER 21
2017 Southern Invitational Music Festival hosted by the Sprayberry High School Band of Gold. High school marching bands from across the Southeast will be performing and competing. Concessions available. $10/ adult. $5/student. Free/ages 6 & under. Cash and credit cards only. 10am-10pm. Sprayberry High School, Jim Frazier Stadium, 2525 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: southerninvitational.com.
AARP Smart Driver Course. The course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Learn age-related physical changes and how to adjust your driving to compensate. Check with your insurance agent about possible discount. Bring a lunch. 9am-4 pm. $15/AARP members, $20/nonmembers. Chestnut Christian Church, 2663 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More Info and registration: Moya Hambridge, 770-395-6110.
Camp Good Grief is a free day camp for children 5-17, who have experienced a loss. 9am-4pm. Free. The Land Retreat Center, 2135 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock. More info: 770-218-1997 or hospiceangels.application.org.
Fall Community Recycle Day. Recycle electronics, paint, metal and appliances, and paper documents. Additional fees for TVs, computer monitors and paint. Proceeds benefit Lassiter High School Band Booster Association. 9am-4pm. $10 suggested donation. Lassiter High School, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: recycling@lbba.org.
OCTOBER 21
From Darkness to Light presented by Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO). Joining the orchestra is special guest artist Stanislav Khristenko, winner of the 2013 Cleveland International Piano Competition. The GSO Chorus will perform selections from Haydn’s Creation, conducted by GSO Chorus Director Bryan Black and featuring guest vocalists Arietha Lockhart, Nathan Munson, and Shawn Keswani. 8pm. Tickets: $10-$30. Marietta Performing Arts Center, 1171 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info/ tickets: georgiasymphony.org.
Haunted Hustle, 1M/5K Run. Join the YMCA for a fun filled morning of family fun. Childcare opens at 8am. 1 mile walk: 7:30am. 5K Walk/Run: 8am. Registration forms available at East Cobb YMC and the Northeast Cobb YMCA. $30/ individual, $25/ team: join a team at the Y when you drop off your registration. Northeast Cobb Y, 3010 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More Info: 770-569-9622.
OCTOBER 24
Give Our Schools a Hand: Teachers of the Year Celebration. Join the Cobb Chamber of Commerce in celebrating Marietta City, Cobb County and Postsecondary education Teachers of the Year. 11am-noon. Roswell Street Baptist Church, 774 Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: Katie Guice at kguice@cobbchamber.org.
Haunt After Hours presented by the Cobb Chamber and the Coalition of Cobb County Business Associations. Local business professionals will have the opportunity to ride Superman Ultimate Flight, Sky Screamer, Blue Hawk, The Great American Scream Machine and Superman. Tickets include food, drinks, admission for select rides. 4:30-8pm. $20 online (ends October 22); $30 at the gate. Six Flags Over Georgia, 275 Riverside Parkway, Austell. More info: cobbafterhours.com.
OCTOBER 26
READing Paws. Come read to the library’s Reading dog! This one-on-one program for children in grades K-5 is designed to promote confidence and to encourage independent reading skills. Registration is required. 3:30-4:30pm. East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb 30068. More info/To register: 770-509-2730.
