The Empty Bowl Brunch holiday event that takes place every December at The Art Place isn’t being held due to COVID-19 reasons, but the fundraiser is still taking place in a different form.
Here’s what The Art Place is doing instead; the gift bags will go on sale starting Friday at 4 p.m.:
In order to maintain our Empty Bowl tradition, and keep our patrons safe, we’ve decided to make Empty Bowl Gift Bags.
Each bag will contain 2 bowls (made by the TAP pottery department), 2 coupons to GreenWise Market to get soup from their amazing soup bar, and 1 cookbook.
The cookbook is filled with recipes from 20 years of empty bowl including some of the most popular soups!
Bags will be ready for pick up December 7th-18th. They are the perfect holiday gift, or a great way to carry on the Empty Bowl tradition until we can be together again.
We only have 75 bags available for sale, so make sure you order early! All proceeds benefit the Mountain View Arts Alliance this year to help support Arts Programming during this difficult time.
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TheArtPlace has partnered with the Tiny Theater Company to bring their incredibly successful production to East Cobb.
Tiny Hamlet is an urban retelling of Shakespeare’s classic told in 45 minutes. The show’s cast is comprised entirely of people of color, and is directed with the energy of a feature film. We are excited to celebrate black history month with this production, and believe everyone will benefit from watching this show.
Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go. In a cheap motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant, while in the room next-door, two undercover cops wait to catch the meeting on videotape. But there’s some confusion as to who’s in which room, who’s being videotaped, who’s taken the money, who’s hired a hit man, and why the accountant keeps taking off her clothes.
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Thanks to Caitlin King, art center coordinator at The Art Place, for the photos from last Friday’s “Art in the Dark” installation show.
She said more than 200 people turned out, taking in various light exhibits, including sculpture, pottery and glowing art, and improv radio show in the dark.
On Thursday, The Art Place will hold an opening reception for its new gallery show, featuring Photographer Appreciation Month and the Cobb Photographic Society and that runs through Oct. 31.
Also on Thursday at The Art Place (3330 Sandy Plains Road) is the opening of CenterStage North‘s production of “Point of Order.” It’s a comedy by playwright Ed Simpson about how a small Pennsylvania town in decline tries to turn around its fortunes by honoring a famous, long-gone citizen with a statue and gala event that reveals the vanities and egos of the locals instead.
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Art in the Dark is a one night Art Show consisting entirely of light dependent art installations, performance art and activities. Projects placed inside and outside TAP will range from wall projections, lighted sculptures, lighted pottery, and glowing art.
Additionally, in the black box theatre 2 improv performances of Séance will occur – an entirely improvised radio show performed in the dark.
Outside we will also have glow bocce ball for guests to play with
Finally, one classroom will be transformed into an interactive glow wall where guests can take pictures and another classroom will 6 different types of glow slime you can take home.
Event is open to all ages, but if you are over 21 you can purchase a ticket that includes a glass of wine.
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There’s a new look—and a new link—for the online presence for The Art Place, which also has released some details of what’s its offering this fall.
The old website isn’t being updated any longer, but here’s the new URL, where you’ll find information on upcoming art classes (and registration links), as well as art gallery events, Center Stage North community theater showings and more.
The Art Place (3332 Sandy Plains Road) also rents out its black box theater and conference rooms and classrooms for private events.
Each month The Art Place showcases the work of local artists, and next Thursday is the opening reception for a month-long gallery show featuring fused glass artist Nancy Cann starting at 7 p.m.
On Oct. 4, The Art Place will present and interactive glow event, “Art in The Dark,” from 7:30-10 p.m., featuring art installations, hands-on activities, a glow wall and theater in the dark.
The Art Place also is the home for Center Stage North, which will have staging of the play “Point of Order.” from Oct. 11-19.
The community theater organization also recently announced its 2020 season and will soon be selling subscriptions.
The Art Place, which is part of the Cobb Parks and Recreation Department, works in conjunction with the volunteer support of the Mountain View Arts Alliance, which helps raise funds for classes and events and conducts outreach.
The Art Place has resumed fall hours, and is open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Oct. 25.
For information email: info@artplacemarietta.org or call 770-509-2700.
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Last call to RSVP for Thursday’s Steal It! Pop Up Art Festival event from 7-9:30 p.m. at The Art Place (3330 Sandy Plains Road), which will feature the work of more than 30 local artists.
Admission is free, but drink tickets are $5 each, or two for $10 (and you’ll need to show your ID).
Like other similar events at The Art Place, this one is being presented by the Mountain View Arts Alliance, which supports the center’s work. It’s also the opening reception for an ongoing art sale, with items hanging in the hallway, gallery and lobby space in The Art Place.
All art on display will be under $50.
On Thursday, there will be 10 “pop up” booths featuring art for sale, live music from the Americana duo of Buttered Bourbon on the patio, previews for CenterStage North Theatre‘s upcoming show “Sylvia,” service dogs from Canine Assistantsand light appetizers.
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The weather’s expected to be cold and rainy, but there’s plenty going on in warm cozy indoor settings in East Cobb to help beat the winter blues.
The Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center (2051 Lower Roswell Road) will be hopping with events on Saturday, including the Spoken Arts Showcase from 2-4 p.m. in the Black Box Theater.
The Open Mic event is hosted by Master Peace, and features performances by Mr. B Rock, author of “Artistic Slave,” Camille Victoria and Justin Patton. Musical guest and book signings will following the show. This is a family friendly event.
From 11-1, the theater will screen “They Won’t Forget,” the latest in the Murderino Movie Series, and like all other films there you can bring your own food and drink. This film is rated R.
Both the Sewell Mill Library and The Art Place (3330 Sandy Plains Road) are venues for The Kaleidoscope Fine Arts Showcase, which begins Saturday and continues through Jan. 31 during regular opening hours. The show features art work by students from the Cobb County School District. A reception from 10-12 kicks everything off at both venues. From 12-1:30 p.m., Lassiter students will have performing arts displays at The Art Place.
The Friends of the East Cobb Senior Center its having its White Elephant Auctionfundraiser from 10-3:30 p.m. on Saturday at the center (3332 Sandy Plains Road). Admission is $5 and is cash only; a hot dog lunch will be provided.
Saturday night Mt. Bethel UMC (4385 Lower Roswell Road) will a session on human trafficking from 7-9:30. “You Can Help” features guest speaker Mary Frances Bowley, a local activist against trafficking. The event is part of a nationwide awareness campaign this month; and Bowley will be appearing on Jan. 24 at the Catholic Church of St. Ann.
The Venezuelan Lopez-Tabor Duo will perform on violin and piano Sunday at 4 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church (571 Holt Road). It’s the latest in the St. Catherine’s Concert Series.
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A full slate of winter and spring classes begins soon at The Art Place, and you can sign up starting Wednesday.
A complete list of youth and adult classes can be found here, with course details, fees, dates and other relevant information.
The Art Place also has announced its schedule of holiday events, and tickets are available for them, including the St. Nick’s Cafe and the Empty Bowl Brunch, which is a fundraiser for MUST Ministries.
The Art Place also will begin its annual Artist Attic on Thursday, featuring items produced by class participants for sale through the holiday shopping season.
The sneak-a-peak for the Artist Attack also will be on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.
Also on Saturday, there will be a gift-giver’s workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. You’ll get step by step instruction for three projects for handmade pieces to place under your holiday tree.
The workshop is for those age 16 and older. The class fee is $30 and the supply fee is $10.
The Art Place is located at 3330 Sandy Plains Road, next to the Mountain View Regional Library and the East Cobb Senior Center.
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Saturday is the final installment of the Summer Stars Concert Series at The Art Place, and the entertainment will come from blues-oriented slide guitarist and recording artist Peter Karp.
The free concert begins at 7:30 p.m., and the lawn opens at 7 p.m. A table for eight is $40. No alcoholic beverages are allowed.
Concessions are in exchange for a donation to the Mountain View Arts Alliance, or you can bring food from home.
The Art Place is located at 3330 Sandy Plains Road.
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In October the Mountain View Arts Alliance will be honoring the memory of Pete Borden, a longtime East Cobb resident who was actively involved in community theater.
The memorial event will take place Oct. 10 from 7-9 p.m. at The Art Place (3330 Sandy Plains Road), and will include the unveiling of a memorial stone hand crafted by local artist Julie Mazzoni.
Borden died in March at the age of 81 from lung cancer.
Born in Texas and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Borden was a brick mason by profession and active in Cobb theater organizations, including The Art Place, as a playwright, director and actor. He also was a member of the Catholic Church of St. Ann in East Cobb.
Borden also wrote a regular column for many years in The Marietta Daily Journal and advocated for local arts and theater organizations in that space.
Shortly after his death, the MDJ reprinted one of Borden’s columns from 2012, as he recalled an early 1990s flap on the Cobb Board of Commissioners over arts funding and an anti-gay resolution that cost Cobb County its official 1996 Olympics participation.
In a message on its Facebook page about the memorial event, the MVAA said:
If you would like to perform a scene or song or skit or even a roast tributing Pete, please advise and we will put together a program.
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The Sewell Mill Library Mini Con that’s set for Saturday is one of the new facility’s most ambitious events yet.
It’s from 1-6, and like the world-famous Comic-Con International taking place this weekend in San Diego, is a celebration of comics arts and related popular culture.
There will be a Cosplay contest, panels and workshops on the digital arts, local artists and vendors (including the Giga-Bites Café of East Cobb) and food purchases from Good Food Marietta across the street and more.
The activities also include a Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League all day, tabletop games, 3D printing demos and Captain Underpants games.
The full schedule can be found here with links to much of what’s going on.
James Mitchell of the Sewell Mill Library explained the evolution of Mini Con to East Cobb News:
“Mini Con started as an idea from the Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center staff to bring together local community partners including local artist, writers, gamers, podcasters, cosplayers, businesses, and filmmakers into one local event.
“We have tried to create an event that has something for everyone: food, live music, workshops, a costume contest, face painting, board gaming, D&D, and much more. We have been very fortunate to have found so many volunteers in the community to help with the project.
“It is really that community that makes this and other events possible. We are all geeks at heart here at Sewell Mill and look forward to sharing that experience with the public.”
All events are free and open to all ages. The Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center is located at 2051 Lower Roswell Road.
On Friday and Saturday, the work of the Bard comes to Sandy Plains Road, but it will be something of a bittersweet event. William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” is being presented at The Art Place (3330 Sandy Plains Road).
The shows, which start at 7:30 each night, will be the last for the Different Drum Theatrics group. The student-focused outfit is “closing up shop with heavy hearts” due to a lack of participants.
Classic cars will be on display Sunday at Bradley’s Bar & Grill.
Ticket prices are $12 at the door and $13 if you’re using a credit card.
From 3-7 Sunday, Bradley’s Bar & Grill (4961 Lower Roswell Road, French Quarter Shopping Center) is holding its 2nd annual Car Show. This year, the beneficiary is the Orphan Annie Animal Rescue organization. There will be food, live music, classic cars and games and prizes.
The 181st Marietta Campmeeting is winding down this weekend, with 11 a.m. services Friday-Sunday and 7:30 p.m. services on Friday and Saturday. The Marietta Campground is located at 2300 Roswell Road, and overflow parking is available across the street at East Cobb United Methodist Church. The services are free to all.
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Fields at Fullers Park, where the East Side Baseball Association plays. (East Cobb News photos by Wendy Parker)
A draft plan that would cut roughly 15 percent of the Cobb Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department budget lists several East Cobb parks and recreational facilities for possible permanent closure. They include the Fullers Park and Recreation Center, the Mountain View Aquatic Center and The Art Place.
Cobb PARKS director Jimmy Gisi has included those facilities, as well as the Mountain View Community Center, on a list of parks, recreational and community centers and other facilities under its purview as options for budget cuts that come to $3.3 million.
Cobb County government is facing a fiscal year 2019 budget deficit of at least $30 million, and commissioners will hold a retreat next week before budget town hall meetings take place around the county through early July.
Cobb Commission Chairman Mike Boyce has proposed a 1.1-mill increase in the general fund property tax millage rate to cover the $30 million gap.
Earlier this year Cobb Library director Helen Poyer recommended cuts of nearly $3 million, or around 25 percent of that department’s budget to be reduced, including the closure of East Cobb Library.
Many of the East Cobb items on the parks and recreation list have undergone extensive renovations and maintenance in recent years with money from SPLOST and not property tax revenues.
There are facilities in each of the four Cobb Board of Commissioners districts that are on the draft list. By far, the deepest cuts would come in District 3 in Northeast Cobb, represented by JoAnn Birrell.
A total of $1.1 million in cost-savings has been identified there: The Art Place, Mountain View Aquatic Center and Mountain View Community Center.
The aquatic center budget is more than $600,000 a year, the most expensive of the items on the draft list. It’s heavily used by high school and club youth swimming teams, as well the general public. The facility was renovated with $1.4 million in 2011 SPLOST funding.
The Art Place, which offers art classes, has art gallery events and sales and an outdoor amphitheater. It’s also the home for numerous community concerts and theater presentations, including those of the Mountain View Arts Alliance and CenterStage North, has a budget of more than $500,000 a year.
Both the aquatic center and The Art Place are part of a consortium of county government services on Sandy Plains Road that includes the East Cobb Senior Center and the Mountain View Regional Library.
The Mountain View Community Center, with a budget of around $6,000 a year, also is in that complex, located next to the former Mountain View Elementary School. The county spent nearly $160,000 last year to make renovations on the small building, which was closed for several months.
The Fullers Park and Recreational Center on Robinson Road cost a combined $315,000 a year to operate, and serve as the home for the East Side Baseball Association and other youth and recreational entities. In recent years the rec center was renovated with nearly $1.2 million in SPLOST funds.
The Atlanta Braves also paid for the renovation of a baseball field at Fullers Park in 2015 as part of its “Chipper Jones Field” community outreach program.
Those are the only two facilities in Commisioner Bob Ott’s District 2 that are on the draft list.
Also included in the draft plan for possible elimination is Keep Cobb Beautiful, with an annual budget of more than $200,000, and which has a strong advocate in Birrell.
The list of the possible parks closures comes as new East Cobb parks projects are underway, or will be soon.
That amount is included in the current fiscal year 2018 budget commissioners voted to fully fund the 2008 Cobb Parks Bond referendum.
Those are passive parks, with minimal cost and staffing compared to what’s been included on the draft plan. Other possible closures include the Lost Mountain Park and Tennis Center and the Ward Recreational Center in West Cobb, and the South Cobb Aquatic Center and South Cobb Recreation Center.
Mabry Park’s annual operating budget is expected to be $104,000, paid via property tax revenues. Funding details for the development of the Ebenezer Road park have not been determined. The county is holding a public preview for that park on June 23.
The county is also spending $284,000 in property tax revenues in both the library and parks budgets for the current fiscal year to operate the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center, which opened in December 2017. It replaced the East Marietta Library and cost $10 million in SPLOST funding to construct.
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If you’re feeling the itch to reprise some of the best lines, scenes and style of Humphrey Bogart films, The Art Place is seeking a few good local actors for its forthcoming presentation of the play “Murder at Cafe Noir,” inspired by the David Landau book.
The auditions are this coming Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at The Art Place (3330 Sandy Plains Road), with callbacks on Wednesday.
Landau’s work is a comic tribute to Bogart’s 1940s detectives roles. After the owner of the Cafe Noir is murdered, a private investigator is called in, and you probably have a good idea about the rest of the story.
There’s more on The Art Place Facebook page about the characters, but there’s a good variety of roles to audition for, including the protagonist PI Rick Archer.
They include Madam Tourreau, the cafe manager, a black market dealer-turned-bouncer, a fortune teller, a gun runner and a disgraced lawyer.
If you’re chosen for the callbacks, they’ll also be at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, with the cast read-through on Feb. 11 and rehearsals starting Feb. 14.
Performances are March 23-24.
For more information, please email: meryl.manfre@cobbcounty.org.
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