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THE EAGLE LANDS AT THE STRAND – A CLASSIC SILENT FILM WITH LIVE THEATRE ORGAN MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT
Please come join Ron Carter, the Strand’s theatre organist on Sunday afternoon, May 20th 3pm beginning with a organ pop’s preshow and sing-a-long by Phillip Allen, organist at Marietta’s First Baptist Church at 2:30pm pm. THE EAGLE stars 1920′s heart throb Rudolph Valentino and co-stars Vilma Banky and Lousie Dresser. THE EAGLE was released in 1925 only a year prior to Valentino’s death in August of 1926. THE EAGLE tells the story of Valdimir Dubrovsky (Valentino) who, as an officer in the Russian … Read entire article »
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Georgia Writers Association Invites You to be part of the 48th Georgia Author of the Year Awards
We at the Georgia Writers Association are excited about the upcoming Georgia Author of the Year Awards Banquet and Ceremony and would like to give you the opportunity to advertise your business … Read more »
Marietta Rotarians -sous chefs for The Walker School’s Interact Club
On January 27, 2011 the Rotary of Marietta Club Rotarians Chris Gruehn, Bret Tyler and Dale Covington teamed with seven high school students from the Interact Club at The Walker School in bringing the first dinner of … Read more »
Wedding photojournalism, but do you really know what it means?
There is a vast difference between “candid” images, and images captured and crafted by a trained photojournalist, … Read more »
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School Board Issues Makeup Schedules
Education City of Marietta At their Tuesday, Jan. 18 meeting, the Board of Education of the City of Marietta approved the Superintendent’s recommendation, in a vote of 7:0, to require Marietta City Schools’ students … Read more »
Rotary of Marietta and Marietta Kiwanis “Easter Sunrise Service” Event
Join us Easter Sunday for our annual Easter Sunrise Service event. This event will feature the following program: Easter Service with Pastor Charles Sineath Community Church Service, all faiths welcome Scripture Reading and Sermon Music and … Read more »
SING-ALONGS, SILENTS, MUNCHKIN MOVIES, AND FAN FAVES AT THE STRAND
The Earl Smith Strand brings family honor, true love, and cult classics to the screen this summer and fall, along with the much loved series for young children. The season’s movie line-up … Read more »
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STONES MUSIC ROCKS THE STRAND
Hitting The Strand stage on May 18th as part of the 2012 Music Series will be The Jagged Stones, a tribute to The Rolling Stones with acclaimed vocalist and Jagger look-alike Skip Stephens. The Jagged Stones put on a show that teems with the same unbridled spirit and raw energy that made The Rolling Stones the iconic act it is today. Fans will be satisfied with the pout, preen and raunchy riff they’d expect, bringing the entertainment level of an over-the-top arena show up close and personal in The Strand’s 500-seat theatre. The show includes Stones classics such as “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”, “Satisfaction”, “Start Me Up”, and “Brown Sugar”, and die-hard fans will be equally … Read entire article »
FIRST ANNUAL STRAND CALL-A-THON 12 HOURS, 1 GOAL
The Earl Smith Strand Theatre will be kicking off its 2012 fundraising campaign with The First Annual Strand Call-a-thon on May 16th, a 12 hour fundraising event complete with an open house and live entertainment. The goal is to raise $50,000 in one 12 hour push. Members of the Friends of The Strand Board will be manning the phone bank on … Read entire article »
New care planning service opens its doors to local seniors and their families
Serving Seniors, a new geriatric care management practice, recently opened its doors to seniors and their families in north metro Atlanta. “Good planning and decisions affect the quality of life and level of independence of a dear parent. Serving Seniors guides and supports family caregivers,” explained founder Rev. Dr. Rick Carlton, who has been serving seniors since 1999. His passion for … Read entire article »
Volunteers Needed to Maintain Hill Park
What: Maintaining Event When: Saturday, May 12, 2012 8:30am Sign-in and refreshments 9:00-11am Volunteers Maintaining Where: Hill Pocket Park, 144 Lemon Street, Marietta, GA 30060 (corner of Lemon Street and Waddell St. behind the Bank of America on Cherokee St.) For Whom: Open to the Public, all ages Cost: Free Briefly: Marietta Tree Keepers invites volunteers of all ages to help maintain Hill Park on Saturday, May 12th … Read entire article »
DISCO NIGHT PUBLIC DANCE PARTY ON THE STRAND STAGE
Patrons will take a giant step back in time to the days of Saturday Night Fever and party the night away to a live DJ and funky disco beats on the stage-turned-dance floor. There will be both a disco dance contest and ‘70s costume contest. Free Hustle lessons will be held in the 2nd floor event for those patrons who want to brush up their dancing skills. The fourth floor terrace bar will also be open. Judging the costume contest will be Linda Flournoy and Debbie Butler. Judging the dance contest will be Judy Renfroe, Shelby Bodiford, and Allison Michalke. For both the dance and costume contest: first place winners will receive a free rental … Read entire article »
Georgia Writers Association Invites You to be part of the 48th Georgia Author of the Year Awards
We at the Georgia Writers Association are excited about the upcoming Georgia Author of the Year Awards Banquet and Ceremony and would like to give you the opportunity to advertise your business at this year’s event. There are 105 nominees this year, the largest number in over six years, and we expect a record number of authors, publicists, agents, and other literary people at this event. We would like to defray the cost of the banquet and offer tickets at a lower cost this year to bring more nominees to the event. We need you or someone you know to help us by becoming a sponsor of the 48th Georgia Author of the Year Awards. By … Read entire article »
Marietta Tree Keepers will hold their Annual Spring Sip n’ Stroll · Friday, April 27, 2012 at 5:30pm
Marietta Tree Keepers invites you to attend our next Sip n’ Stroll.The event features a special neighborhood to tour with tree experts, identifying common opportunities and issues relating to trees. It’s free and open to the public … and it’s BYOB. For this Sip n’ Stroll, we will stroll down historic Camp/Awtrey/Stewart Streets in Marietta. Certified arborists, forester and landscape architects will lead the tour of the neighborhood, pointing out the many treasures and challenges that exist among our valuable stock of trees. The experts will offer practical advice as to how we can extend the life of our mature trees and how we can plan for their eventual replacement. The experts will discuss overhead … Read entire article »
Green Thumb Gardening Series #5 Open to the Public
Upcoming March 24 is Native Plants & April 28, 2012 is Annuals & Container Gardening. Pre-Registration and payment required. Cost: $30 per Workshop. Do you love to garden but are disappointed with your results? Maybe you’re a beginner and lack basic knowledge, or an experienced gardener looking for more challenging projects. Do you want to learn more from the experts about … Read entire article »
VEGAS HITS THE SQUARE AT THE STRAND
Who ever said what happens in Vegas HAS to stay in Vegas? Board an imaginary plane and travel to the city of shows this March as The Strand brings Vegas to Marietta to benefit the Humane Society of Cobb County and The Earl Smith Strand Theatre. Boarding MARI-GA (a compound of Marietta, GA) Airlines, audience members will enjoy two fun-filled acts … Read entire article »
