Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Events on the Marietta Square

Christmas at Sweet Apple
Date: November 18, 2008 - December 28, 2008
Time: Call for show times
Description: Warmly human yuletide yarns from the pen of beloved Celestine Sibley returns to the stage. A show that's sure to become a holiday event. A must for the whole family. Theatre in the Square Alley Stage. For more information and tickets call (770) 422-8369

Sanders Family Christmas
Date: November 18, 2008 - December 28, 2008
Time: call for show times
Description: The Sanders singers from Smoke on the Mountain and Mount Pleasant Homecoming are home on the Mainstage again for the holidays. Even though it's the somber beginning of World War II, the instruments and voices of the Sanders Family brighten up the hearts and lives of all around. Theatre in the Square Mainstage. For more information and tickets call (770) 422-8369

The Nutcracker
Date: November 20, 2008 - November 29, 2008
Time: Call for show times
Description: Presented by the Georgia Dance Conservatory. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre at the Cobb County Civic Center For tickets and more information call (770) 426-0007.
Candlelight Shopping on the Square
Date: November 21, 2008 - December 19, 2008
Time: Friday Evenings; 5pm-8pm
Description: Marietta Square shops stay open late till 8pm.

6th Annual Gobble Jog
Date: November 27, 2008
Description: Gobble Jog is a Thanksgiving Day event featuring a 10K Run, 5K Walk/Run, 1K Walk/Run, and the Tot Trot (for kids 5 and under) at the Historic Marietta Square. The Gobble Jog 10K will be certified as a qualifier for seeding in the Peachtree Road Race and the U.S. 10K Classic. All proceeds benefit MUST Ministries, a faith-based, non-profit organization ministering to the homeless and hurting in our community. For more information visit: call (678) 218-4521

Holiday Tree Lighting
Date: December 4, 2008
Time: 5-8pm
Description: Santa will arrive in Marietta around 5:30 p.m. and listen to children's holiday wishes. The giant Christmas tree will light up the night at 6 p.m. Local choruses will provide entertainment. Santa will visit in the Square until 8 p.m. Historic Marietta Square; 5pm-8pm.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Date: December 5, 2008 - December 21, 2008
Time: Call for times
Description: Presented by the Atlanta Lyric Theatre in their brand new venue, the restored Strand Theatre on the Marietta Square. For tickets and more information call (404) 377-9948 or visit http://www.friendsofthestrand.com/
Santa on the Square
Date: December 6, 2008 - December 25, 2008
Time: Weekends in December
Description: Experience the season in Olde Merry-etta & visit with St. Nick in his brightly decorated workshop. Photos with Santa are available. Re-live memories of Christmas past as you stroll through quaint shops filled with seasonal delights. Historic Marietta Square; (770) 794-5601.

Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour
Date: December 6, 2008 - December 7, 2008
Time: Day Tour: Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm Candlelight Tour: Sat 7-9:30
Description: Celebrate the 22nd annual award winning home tour. Glimpse into six private Marietta homes located in the Whitlock Avenue historic district lovingly restored and decorated for the season.

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