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Cobb Landmarks and…

05/01/2013 – 05/31/2013
Preservation Month May 2013 Historic Sites Open House Sponsored by: Cobb…

David Sanborn &…

05/22/2013
David Sanborn, six time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-gold and platinum…

Inaugural Strand Golf…

05/22/2013
Coming up in May, The Strand will hold its first annual Golf…

Trolley Sightseeing…

02/07/2013 – 12/29/2013
A classic design with a historic name, Uncle Ruban reminds us of the way…

Acworth Slide: World's…

05/24/2013 – 08/11/2013
Acworth Slide The 175' long waterslide will be located at Dallas Landing Park on…

National Lampoon's…

05/24/2013
This film is rated R. Persons under the age of 17 will not be admitted without…

Acworth Memorial Day…

05/25/2013
The Ceremony to honor those who have given their lives in service to our…

Marietta Square…

04/07/2012 – 11/30/2013
The market has an average of 60 vendors and hundreds of customers each week.…

Saturdays on the River

04/27/2013 – 05/25/2013
WEEKLY EVENT CALENDAR APRIL 27 BIG GREEN EGG COOKOUT ON THE LAWN Join us as…

City of Smyrna…

05/27/2013
    Join the City of Smyrna for Memorial Day at 20th…
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Holiday Events

Acworth Memorial Day Ceremony

  • May 25, 2013
  • Location: Patriots Point at Cauble Park
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The Ceremony to honor those who have given their lives in service to our country is held on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend at 10:00 a.m. at Veterans Memorial at Patriots Point. Vetera... more

City of Smyrna Memorial Day Ceremony

  • May 27, 2013
  • Location: 20th Century Veterans Memorial, 2800 King St., Smyrna, GA 30080
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    Join the City of Smyrna for Memorial Day at 20th Century Veterans Memorial on May 27, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. The Smyrna ceremony is organized by members of the community and it is th... more

Memorial Day ceremony

  • May 27, 2013
  • Location: Marietta National Cemetery
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The Marietta National Cemetery is canonized ground. Inside its storied gates are buried more than 10,000 veterans, spanning 23 states, from New York and Michigan to Alabama and Georgia. Men and women... more

Music

2013 MVAA Summer Stars Concert Series

Lawn seating is free so bring chairs or a blanket for a fun night with the family!             Lawn opens at 7pm for seating and shows begin at 7... more

Brown Bag Concert Series

  • May 02, 2013 to May 30, 2013
  • Location: Historic Marietta Square
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Bring your lunch and enjoy local musicians entertaining every Thursday at noon during May on the stage in Glover Park at the Square. Performers May 2: Sonya Schell (Country) May 9: New Horizon'... more

David Sanborn & Jonathan Butler

David Sanborn, six time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-gold and platinum selling artist is the leading R&B, Pop, and Jazz alto saxophonist of this generation. His gritty soulful sound has been hea... more

Glover Park Concert Series

  • April 26, 2013 to September 27, 2013
  • Location: Marietta Square
  • Address: North Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060
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The Glover Park Concert Series is the place to be in Marietta for summer concerts each month April through September. The park is the perfect setting for families and friends to enjoy a picnic and li... more

R~Social

  • August 02, 2012 to October 24, 2013 (Every Thursday)
  • Location: Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center
  • Address: 2450 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339
  • Location: Renaissance Waverly
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Live Music and $5 beers, $6 wines and $7 well drinks. more

Special Events

Acworth Slide: World's Largest Inflatable Water Slide

  • May 24, 2013 to August 11, 2013 (Recurring daily)
  • Location: Dallas Landing Park on the Beach
  • Address: 5120 Allatoona Drive, Acworth, GA 30101
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Acworth Slide The 175' long waterslide will be located at Dallas Landing Park on the beach in Acworth, GA.  Billed as the "World's Largest Inflatable Water Slide", the 36-foot high slid... more

Blade Show & International Cutlery Fair

  • May 31, 2013 to June 02, 2013 (Recurring daily)
  • Location: Cobb Galleria Centre
  • Address: Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339
  • Location: Cobb Galleria Centre
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BLADE Magazine is proud to present the world's LARGEST knife show, featuring the most diverse array of knife manufacturers, custom knifemakers, collections and products under one roof. For 3 days, w... more

Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society Preservation Month May 2013

  • May 01, 2013 to May 31, 2013 (Recurring daily)
  • Location: Cobb Historic Sites
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Preservation Month May 2013 Historic Sites Open House Sponsored by: Cobb Coalition for Historic Preservation Select sites open with docents for tours and drive-by-only sites. May 4 and 5 - Ma... more

National Lampoon's Vacation

This film is rated R. Persons under the age of 17 will not be admitted without a parent or guardian. Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) takes family bonding to a new and strange place in National Lampoon's... more

Relay For Life® of Vinings – Smyrna, GA

  • May 31, 2013
  • Location: The Lovett School Football Stadium
  • Address: 4075 Paces Ferry Road, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30327-3009
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Help Create a World with Less Cancer and More Birthdays at the #WorldsBiggestBirthdayParty EVENT NAME: American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Vinings – Smyrna, GA WHAT: Join the Ameri... more

Saturdays on the River

  • April 27, 2013 to May 25, 2013
  • Location: Ray's on the River
  • Address: 6700 Powers Ferry Rd., Sandy Springs, GA 30339
  • Location: Ray's on the River

WEEKLY EVENT CALENDAR APRIL 27 BIG GREEN EGG COOKOUT ON THE LAWN Join us as we kick-off Saturdays on the River! Delicious Big Green Egg barbecue and a variety of drink specials.  Live music b... more

Trolley Sightseeing Tour

  • February 07, 2013 to December 29, 2013 (Every Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
  • Location: Historic Marietta Trolley Co.
  • Address: 131 Church Street, Marietta, GA 30060
  • Location: Historic Marietta Trolley Co.
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A classic design with a historic name, Uncle Ruban reminds us of the way people moved around the city in the early 20th century. Marietta’s only trolley guides you throughout the historic city ... more

Sporting Events

1st Annual NFL Youth Football Camp

  • June 01, 2013
  • Location: Kennesaw Mountain High School
  • Address: 1898 Kennesaw Due West Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30152
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Loving Arms Cancer Outreach is sponsoring an NFL Youth camp. The camp will be hosted by former Green Bay Packers Superbowl champion Eric Matthews and NFL friends. All youth ages 7 to 15 are encouraged... more

Bunz N Gunz 5k Challenge

  • May 25, 2013
  • Address: 1719 N Roberts NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
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Bunz N Gunz is a 5k unlike any other… if you’re up to the challenge. It all starts with a family friendly 5k in downtown Kennesaw with the option to add the 5k Challenge. With the 5k Chal... more

Inaugural Strand Golf Classic

Coming up in May, The Strand will hold its first annual Golf Classic at Cobblestone Golf Course in Acworth. With foursomes starting at $750, this is a great excuse to spend the day hitt... more

Jon Dwyer Youth Football Camp

  • May 31, 2013 to June 01, 2013 (Recurring daily)
  • Location: Kell High School
  • Address: 4770 Lee Waters RD, Marietta, GA 30066
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NFL athlete Jon Dwyer of the Pittsburgh Steelers will host a youth football camp at his alma mater, Kell High School in Marietta, Georgia. The camp is open to youth between the ages of 5-18. Participa... more

On-Going Events

All-American Lobster Boil at SOHO Restaurant

  • April 07, 2013 to September 29, 2013 (Every Sunday)
  • Address: 4300 Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30339
  • Location: SOHO
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Each Sunday from 5:30 to 9:30 pm, SOHO Restaurant hosts an All-American Lobster Boil! For $28, each guest receives Maine lobster (1.5 lbs.), Andouille sausage, corn on the cob, red bliss potatoes and ... more

Brew with a View

At the popular Brew with a View, meet with friends and enjoy a beverage and an incredible view of Glover Park and Kennesaw Mountain from the Cobb Terrace on The Strand's rooftop. Brew with a View was... more

City of Kennesaw's Outdoor Movie Series: The Pirates, Band of Misfits

  • June 01, 2013
  • Location: Swift-Cantrell Park
  • Address: 3140 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw, GA 30144
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You won't just be gazing at the stars in the sky this summer... the stars on the big screen will also be shining as the City of Kennesaw's 2013 Outdoor Movie Series presents a trio of FREE, family-fr... more

Community HU Chants

  • December 23, 2012
  • Location: Eckankar Center
  • Address: 2217 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062
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You have the potential for greater happiness, love, and understanding. Singing HU can bring these to you—through the Light and Sound of God. Throughout the ages, followers of many spiritual trad... more

Fourth Friday Fellowship

  • September 28, 2012
  • Location: Eden Masonic Lodge No. 46
  • Address: 367 Montgomery Street, Marietta, GA 30060
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The Prince Hall Shriners of Al Tariq Temple No. 245 of Marietta, GA are hosting a fundraiser social event, including card games, dominoes, music and food to benefit the Prince Hall Shriners Foundation... more

Kennesaw Mtn. National Battlefield Park Artillery Demonstrations

2013 Artillery Demonstration Dates: April 6 & 7 - Infantry; 16th Georgia April 14 - Artillery April 28 - Artillery May 12 - Artillery May 26 & 27 - Artillery (Memorial Day Comme... more

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