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 The Strand stage from 9am to 9pm, while performance sets from local artists take place … Read entire article »
Filed under: Arts / Theatre, Community
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 utilities, proper pruning, protecting root systems and selecting the right specimen for the right location. Visitors … Read entire article »
Filed under: City of Marietta, Community
THE ODD COUPLE ARE THE STRAND’S NEWEST TENANTS
A cast of talented community leaders bring a story of mismatched roommates and a lot of humor to the Earl Smith Strand Theatre this January with Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple. Last year, the Strand-produced performance of The Sunshine Boys was a great success, and the play was performed to a packed house on both nights. This year the cast will be back onstage for two weekends with The Odd Couple. Once again Earl Reece, the Executive Director of The Strand, will direct the performance. “Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple is one of the universally humorous plays ever written,” says Reece. ”The Strand cast for The Odd Couple consists of some of the most fun and funniest people in Cobb County. This one is destined to be a hit.” This Neil Simon comedy … Read entire article »
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“Green Thumb Gardening Series” Offered to You!
Brief Information: Marietta Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. Workshops “Green Thumb Gardening Series” Open to the Public Upcoming January 21, 2012 is Trees and Shrubs and February 18, 2012 is Floral and Culinary Herbs. Pre-Registration and payment required. Varies from January-May 2012 one Saturday a month. 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 specific plants and techniques that work in Marietta? Then this workshop series is for you. The Marietta Council of Garden Clubs, Inc., is proud to introduce our 2011 series of Horticulture Workshops. These workshops are for the avid gardener new to gardening or experienced. Each workshop will … Read entire article »
Filed under: Community, Non-profits
MARIETTA’S VENTURE PHYSICAL & HAND THERAPY CELEBRATES 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY DURING ‘NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH’
Venture Physical & Hand Therapy, Marietta’s foremost provider of outpatient rehabilitation services, celebrates their 20 year business anniversary during “National Physical Therapy Month,” as designated by the American Physical Therapy Association. “‘National Physical Therapy Month’ (NPTM) offers Venture a way to educate their patients, their referral sources, and their local communities on the tremendous benefits of physical therapy,” said Paul Mattson, PT, ATC, CSCS, Therapist and Owner of the Venture Marietta office. “We are thankful and fortunate enough to be in a profession which improves peoples’ quality of life.” This year’s celebration is focused on sports injury prevention across the lifespan. Whether someone is playing Little League or in the Masters, participating in sports helps promote physically active lifestyles. Yet, despite the documented health benefits of physical activity (weight management, cardiovascular endurance, … Read entire article »
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Cobb County Animal Control Plans Second Adopt-A-Thon
Community Support Needed to Win $100,000 Grant and Save More Lives Thanks to thousands of local animal lovers who voted for Cobb County Animal Control, the local organization won a spot in this year’s ASPCA $100K Challenge, competing for grants from ASPCA totaling $300,000, including a top prize of $100,000. The 2011 ASPCA $100K Challenge is a nationwide competition for animal shelters (and their communities) aiming to get more animals adopted or returned to their owners than ever before. Taking place from August 1 to October 31, 2011, Cobb County Animal Control will compete to find homes for more cats and dogs than they did during the same period in 2011. Competing against 48 other shelters, the goal is to save at least 300 more animals. “Our first Adopt-a-Thon in August was extremely … Read entire article »
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2011 OVATION AWARDS: THE ARTS ARE ALIVE AND RECOGNIZED IN COBB COUNTY
]The Cobb Arts Board and The Friends of the Arts, Inc. are pleased to announce the 2011 Ovation Awards on Monday, October 10, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre. The Ovation Awards recognizes and applauds artist, individuals, and groups that make significant contributions to the arts in Cobb County. Co-chaired by Earl Reece and the Honorable Mary Staley, recipients of the Ovation Awards will receive recognition and an award for their generous involvement in and advocating of the arts. A special acknowledgement and award will be present to Ron and Claire Francis for their tremendous support of the arts in Cobb County. “Ron and Claire have been tireless in their efforts to increase visibility and promote awareness of the arts for many years,” said Earl Reece, co-chair of the … Read entire article »
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Horticulture Workshops Offered to You!
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 specific plants and techniques that work in Marietta? Then this workshop series is for you. The Marietta Council of Garden Clubs, Inc., is proud to introduce our 2011 series of Horticulture Workshops. These workshops are for the avid gardener new to gardening or experienced. Each workshop will include a presentation by 1-3 presenters that specialize in the specific topic either well known or professional. The Saturday begins at 8:30am for registration, 9:00-11:00 for the formal presentation, a break for lunch (which is included) and then a private tour of a local garden or … Read entire article »
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Cobb County Animal Control One of 50 in ASPCA $100K Challenge
Thanks to thousands of local animal lovers who voted for Cobb County Animal Control, the local organization won a spot in this year’s ASPCA $100K Challenge, competing for grants from ASPCA totaling $300,000, including a top prize of $100,000. The 2011 ASPCA $100K Challenge is a nationwide competition for animal shelters (and their communities) aiming to get more animals adopted or returned to their owners than ever before. Taking place from August 1 to October 31, 2011, Cobb County Animal Control will compete to find homes for more cats and dogs than they did during the same period in 2011. Competing against 49 other shelters, the goal is to save at least 300 more animals. “We are thrilled to have received enough support from the community to qualify for the ASPCA’s $100k … Read entire article »
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INAUGURAL ART-INSPIRED SHOW HOUSE BENEFITTING ART MUSEUM OPENS MAY 7
The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art’s inaugural Art & Design Show House will open its doors to museum supporters, art aficionados, and interior design lovers this May. The project is thought to be the first of its kind: a show house where the designers were asked to let local, original art inspire a room’s design instead of the design directing the art selections. “This is something new and different for our community – a springtime celebration of … Read entire article »
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