East Cobb Arts & Entertainment

Revel Arts Collective to present interactive display showcase

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Revel Arts Collective to present interactive display showcase

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The public will be able to witness this amazing showcase at The Rooftop at Crabapple, located at 12630 Crabapple Road, #340 Milton, GA 30004, starting on November 14, 2025, and continuing until November 15, 2025.

The artists that make up the collective in the belief that visual art is a God-given universal language that is effectively spoken to receptive hearts through the hands of a creative, whether it be through whimsical or meditative paintings, organically molded pottery ware, or sculptures produced from salvaged metals.

A new legacy, rooted in the old. The Revel Arts Collective honors a 25-year history of art in the Alpharetta/East Cobb/Roswell/Milton area. First established in the heart of Alpharetta in 1997, The MAC was an early champion of local artists, earning acclaim from publications like Creative Loafing and the Roswell/Alpharetta Neighbor. The gallery, described by critics as a “visual feast” and a champion of the arts, spent a decade showcasing unique art and fostering a vibrant creative community. The MAC’s legacy inspired a new generation.

In 2024, five women—a career artist, a retired English teacher, a corporate bigwig, a graphic designer, and an art educator—came together with a shared vision, forming the Revel Arts Collective.In November 2024, their inaugural exhibition celebrated this artistic heritage by featuring three generations of The MAC’s founding family. The turnout was amazing: over 300 people attended the show, which was generously hosted by local realtor Jenny Doyle. With more than 75 artworks sold, the community proved its love for local art. The collective is just getting started.

Find the perfect holiday gift at this year’s art show. Our artists will have original, one-of-a-kind work on display, with a wide range of pieces available to fit any budget. Give a thoughtful gift that will be treasured for years to come, created by artists whose work is held in collections across the country.

The Artists:

David Clegg:https://www.instagram.com/cleggobots/

Ansley Smith Denihan:https://www.instagram.com/alizardincrimsonstudio/

Sarah Mangalapalli:https://www.instagram.com/sarahmangalapalliart/

Don Rank:https://www.instagram.com/donrankpottery/

Eve Rumbaugh:https://www.instagram.com/everumbaughart/

Donna Pittman Smith:https://www.instagram.com/donnapittmansmithart/

Amy Younkins:https://www.instagram.com/amyyounkinsart/

Please follow us on Instagram for show news:https://www.instagram.com/revelartscollective/

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Cobb Library Foundation donates $26K to Cobb library system

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Cobb Library Foundation donates $26K to Cobb library system
Cobb County Public Library System Director Keith Schuermann with Cobb Library Foundation vice president Nona Ley (L) and executive director Sandra Morris (R).

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The Cobb Library Foundation today announced a donation of $26,200 to the Cobb County Public Library. The funds will be used to support the library’s list of projects, which are designed to enhance library services, technology, and programs for the community.

“We are incredibly grateful for the hard work and generosity of our community,” said Sandra Morris, Executive Director of the Cobb Library Foundation. “This donation is a direct result of the support we’ve received from our dedicated sponsors, event attendees, and library patrons. Their commitment to the Cobb County Public Library makes it possible for us to continue our mission of supporting literacy and lifelong learning.”

This year’s fundraising efforts and grants enabled us to:

  • Provide funds for the Summer Reading Program, which continues to inspire readers of all ages. The 2025 program was an outstanding success, with 4,291 participants logging an impressive 2.7 million minutes of reading and completing 6,409 activities, all while earning exciting prizes and recognition.
  • The Foundation provided funds for the Teen Book’d Program and the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten completion ceremonies.
  • Continue our support for building the bookmobile, which started as a Sprinter van and was transformed into a full mobile library with custom shelving, book carts, a vehicle wrap, a wheelchair lift, and—coming soon—a new awning.
  • Purchase new plants and materials for the North Cobb Regional Garden.
  • Purchase toys, equipment, and other materials through the Love Your Library Fundraiser.
  • Fund the Library Tech Ops Retreat in September, and the library’s full-day Staff In-service Development Day in December.

What we’ve accomplished thus far is truly inspiring,” Morris added. “Expanding creative spaces, bringing new technology to our branches, celebrating thousands of reading milestones, and building a fully equipped bookmobile. We’ve made incredible strides. The best part? We’re just getting started—2026 is full of exciting possibilities.”

Upcoming fundraisers include a Ghost Tour in September, a shopping day at Merchants Walk in November, and the Book for the Evening Gala in March 2026.

For more information about how to support the library, visit cobblibraryfoundation.org.

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Marietta Art in the Park festival returns Labor Day weekend

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For three days during Labor Day weekend, the Marietta square will come alive with 200+ fine artists, painted pots, chalk art, activities for children, live music and more at Marietta Art in the Park.

Cobb County’s only fine art festival, this 39th annual event is expected to draw more than 55,000 attendees. In addition to enjoying the festival features, visitors can browse numerous businesses, restaurants and cultural institutions located in the historic neighborhood. A portion of the proceeds from Art in the Park benefits the Marietta Business Association.

FINE ART & FINE ARTISTS     

More than 200 fine artists from throughout the country have been chosen to be part of the juried Art in the Park Artist Market. Showcasing work in numerous mediums, genres and styles, these artists are present and ready to discuss their work and creative process with festival attendees.

The Artist Market gives visitors the chance to view and purchase works in acrylic, oil and mixed media, as well as jewelry, pottery, glass, photography, metal, wood and digital media. There are styles and price points to appeal to every art lover on site. Art in the Park attendees can also admire the Painted Pots display, a long-time favorite feature that brings together stunning and sometimes surprising examples of ceramic craft.

STREET PAINTING WITH CHALK

Once again, Art in the Park has teamed up with the Marietta High School Visual Arts Program to host the Chalk Spot street art experience, presented by GPB. This year, Chalk Spot also welcomes chalk artist Jessica Gurell, senior graphic artist at GPB, who will be on-site Saturday, creating fleeting masterpieces featuring PBS Kids characters and Georgia and Marietta themes on the street.

Art in the Park will also include elevated chalk activities and games throughout the festival, such as hopscotch, an obstacle course or tic-tac-toe.

For participants, Chalk Spot offers the chance to make their mark on a 3-ft. square space on a closed street festival Saturday, Aug. 30. Using chalk, young artists will draw their own one-of-a-kind illustrations, which will remain on display throughout festival weekend (weather permitting). The fee to participate is $10, and pre-registration is not required. Participating children will receive a box of sidewalk chalk and two tickets to the North Georgia State Fair (while supplies last).

CHILDREN’S ART ALLEY

There are plenty of possibilities for younger kids to enjoy themselves at Art in the Park too, and the emphasis is on creativity! Families can head to Children’s Art Alley to find activities, games and crafts for kids, many of which offer free participation. Activities like face painting and sand art require a small fee.

FOOD & BEVERAGES

The historic square features a variety of local eateries that will be open during Art in the Park, and Glover Park Brewing will be on-site with ice cold brews on tap. Additional beverages, including wine, soft drinks and water will be sold throughout the festival.  

LIVE MUSIC

The gazebo in the center of Marietta Square comes alive throughout the three-day festival with complimentary performances from local singer/songwriters. Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit back, relax and enjoy the tunes. Sponsored by the North Georgia State Fair.

TAKING A TOUR        

Attendees can make even more of their Art in the Park experience by visiting the shops, boutiques, museums and galleries throughout Marietta Square or taking a self-guided walking tour of the city’s historic district.

DATE & TIME

Saturday, Aug. 30 – Monday, Sept. 1, 2025

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, includes Children’s Art Alley

Chalk Spot – Saturday, Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.           

LOCATION

Glover Park on the Historic Marietta Square

50 N. Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060

Free Festival Admission

PARKING 

There are many options for Art in the Park parking. The Marietta City Hall Parking Deck (205 Lawrence Street) has free weekend and weekday evening parking, and free on-street parking is available around Marietta Square. Additional free and paid parking is available in nearby lots. Parking information is available here:

https://www.mariettaga.gov/1462/Downtown-Parking

FEES

Attendance at Marietta Art in the Park is free! Chalk Spot registration $10 on-site (supplies are limited).  

WHO 

Professionally managed, Art in the Park’s mission is to showcase fine art, support local downtown business and bring a positive economic impact to the historic square. Marietta Art in the Park is one of the oldest annual events in the city.

Marietta Art in the Park and Marietta Business Association awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a Marietta High School student toward a post-secondary degree in the arts.

AWARDS

Since 2007, Art in the Park has been honored as a Top 200 Event, ranked in the Top 100 in the nation in the Classic and Contemporary Craft Shows by Sunshine Artist Magazine.

Festival Map & More Information: http://www.artparkmarietta.com/
Festival hotline – 404-966-8497

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Atlanta Ballet 2025-26 season debuts with Balanchine pieces

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George Balanchine’s “Emeralds.” Photo by Hiromi Platt, Courtesy Cincinnati Ballet.

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Atlanta Ballet welcomes its 2025-26 season with a watershed mixed-rep performance Balanchine & Peck, a series of three pieces showcasing the exquisite choreography of the renowned George Balanchine and Justin Peck. Premiering on September 12 -14, 2025 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Balanchine & Peck features the classic Emeralds, the award-winning In Creases and the time-honored Prodigal Son.

“As we kick off Atlanta Ballet’s 2025–26 season and my 10th season with the company, Balanchine & Peck is the perfect way to set the tone for the year, seamlessly combining three dynamic works from across ballet history,” said Gennadi Nedvigin, Atlanta Ballet Artistic Director. “It is a true honor for Atlanta Ballet to perform pieces that pay tribute to one of the most prolific ballet icons and one of the most in-demand choreographers of this generation. Prodigal Son holds deep personal meaning for me, it was the role that led to my promotion to principal dancer at San Francisco Ballet and continues to inspire my work as an artist and director.”

Choreographed by the “father of American ballet”, George Balanchine, and set music by Gabriel Fauré, Emeralds evokes the elegance and romanticism of France. The piece is a true reflection of the graceful Balanchine style performed by two leading couples, three soloists and a corps of ten women in shimmering, gemstone-inspired costumes. Balanchine was inspired to create Emeralds through his friendship with famed jeweler Claude Arpels.

Contrasting with the delicate fluidity of Emeralds, In Creases is an abstract ballet by Tony Award-winner and New York City Ballet’s resident choreographer, Justin Peck. In Creases, Peck’s first commissioned work for New York City Ballet following his time as a soloist, enchants audience members with innovative choreography that manipulates dancers’ bodies to form geometric shapes and complex structures. Acclaimed pianists Western-Li Summerton and Dr. Hyunjung Rachel Chung will share the stage with the eight dancers to perform ‘Four Movements for Two Pianos’ by Philip Glass.

The third work in this triple bill of masterworks is Prodigal Son by George Balanchine and music by Sergei Prokofiev. First premiering in 1929, the ballet tells a story of sin and redemption from the biblical parable and was Balanchine’s last work for Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes. A pivotal work in Artistic Director Gennadi Nedvigin’s own dance career, Prodigal Son was one of the first Balanchine works to capture international attention and has continued to impact audiences for more than 95 years.

For more information about Atlanta Ballet’s production of Balanchine & Peck and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.atlantaballet.com/performances. Tickets can be purchased online at atlantaballet.com or in person at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre box office. For groups of twenty or more, please order tickets via the [email protected] email.

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Marietta History Center to present Holocaust photo exhibit

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The Marietta History Center is honored to present Witness to the Holocaust, a traveling exhibit presented by the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust. “Witness to the Holocaust” is a photographic essay of one of Atlanta’s leading African American citizens, William Alexander “W.A.” Scott III, who witnessed the liberation of the Buchenwald concentration camp through the lens of his camera.

The exhibit also draws parallels between the Jim Crow Laws of the 1880s–1960s implemented in the United States and the Nuremberg Race Laws of 1935–1945 implemented in Germany and Nazi-controlled areas of Europe.

Through a series of striking photographs and historical context, visitors will explore the life and legacy of W.A. Scott III, whose rare and courageous documentation sheds light on the atrocities of the Holocaust, as well as the injustices faced by African Americans in his own country. The exhibit encourages reflection on themes of racism, injustice, and human rights across time and place.

Witness to the Holocaust will be on display at the Marietta History Center starting on Tuesday, August 12 through Friday, October 10, 2025, and is included in the price of regular admission

For more information, visit www.MariettaHistory.org or follow us on social media @MariettaHistoryCenter.

Where: Marietta History Center
1 Depot Street, Marietta, GA 30060
Cost: Adults-$10.00, Students & Seniors (60+) – $7.00
Members, Children under 5 & Active Military and Veterans–Free
Guided Tours (10 or more persons)-$10.00

 

 

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Tickets for Atlanta Opera’s 2025-26 season to go on sale

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Tickets for Atlanta Opera's 2025-26 season to go on sale
 “La Traviata” is part of a star-studded lineup for the Atlanta Opera’s upcoming season.

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The Atlanta Opera—”a powerhouse in the Atlanta arts scene” (ArtsATL) and “one of the most exciting opera companies in America” (OperaWire)—embarks on its 46th season in 2025-2026. Tickets for all individual productions will go on sale July 15, offering audiences the opportunity to experience a season themed around twilight and transformation (website and info).

This season features six productions, including Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. General & Artistic Director Tomer Zvulun’s new production of Richard Wagner’s Twilight of the Gods (“Götterdämmerung”), the fourth and final opera in The Atlanta Opera’s Ring cycle. This highly anticipated production will showcase world-class talents such as Stefan Vinke, Lise Lindstrom, and Morris Robinson, running from May 30 to June 7.

The mainstage series at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre will also feature a stellar lineup of productions, including Giuseppe Verdi’s La traviata, featuring Mané Galoyan and Long Long, directed by Francesca Zambello (Nov 8–16); W.A. Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro with Sydney Mancasola and Luke Sutliff (March 14–22); and Angela Meade in the title role of a new Zvulun production of Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot opposite Piero Pretti (April 25–May 3).

A co-production between The Atlanta Opera and Alliance Theatre of Fiddler on the Roof, a blockbuster American musical, will open the season for both companies (Sep 4-Oct 5). Additionally, the critically acclaimed Molly Blank Discoveries Series will present Philip Glass’s opera for film and ensemble, La Belle et la Bête (Nov 15). The evening’s performance will feature a “masquerade” as guest are invited to wear their best ballroom wear and creative masks for post-show entertainment.

TICKETS

Single Tickets:

Flex subscriptions with benefits: Including priority seating with an option to select 3 or more of the productions offered this season, Flex subscriptions make it easy to fit opera into your schedule and personal tastes.

Full season subscriptions with full benefits: Including renewable seat assignments, advance purchase options, shopping discounts, and other benefits, a full-season subscription offers concierge-level services. A full-season subscription starts at $180 for our 4 mainstage operas (La traviata, The Marriage of Figaro, Turandot, and Twilight of the Gods).

Specialty tickets: Groups of 10 or more save up to 25% off the full price. Student tickets are $25 for all productions. Forte tickets for young professionals (21-49 years) include social networking, pre-opera cocktails, and small bites along with excellent seating.

Veterans & Military: Honoring those who serve or have served, veterans and active-duty military are hosted as guests of the Opera at all mainstage performances. These free tickets are offered through the support of The Home Depot Foundation.

Don’t miss the chance to secure your tickets starting July 15 and be part of this transformative season at The Atlanta Opera. 

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Plot twists abound in Cobb Library adult book groups for July

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Identity, how history shapes us, friendship, travel, ancestral connections, greed and exploitation, fantasy, even fantasy romance are among the themes on Cobb County Public Library’s July calendar of Book Discussion groups for adults. Most are in-person events alongside some virtual programs. A highlight for the month is a virtual discussion with a popular bestselling author of historical fiction.

The Science Fiction Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Switzer Library, 266 Roswell St. in Marietta. The book for July 1 is Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki.

Page Turners Morning Book Group and Page Turners Afternoon Book Group next meet Wednesday, July 2 at Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066, at 10:30 am and 1 p.m., to discuss novels. The Morning title is All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot and the Afternoon selection is The Women by Kristen Hannah. Page Turners meets the first Wednesday of the month. To register, visit cobbcounty.gov/library.

East Cobb Walking Book Club will meet 10 a.m. Thursday, July 3 at the East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road, Marietta 30068. Members gather near the park entrance to walk for exercise before a book discussion. The title for July 3 is Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson, a story about two teen misfits in summertime Tennessee. The club is organized by East Cobb Library. The book selection may change if there are not enough available copies. To confirm the July title and for more information, call 770-509-2730.

The Silent Book Club at Gritters Library, 880 Shaw Park Rd., Marietta 30066, will meet Saturday, July 5 with participants arriving at 2 p.m., reading at 2:30 p.m. and socializing at 3:30 p.m. There is no assigned reading or discussion. No registration required.

Fantasy Book Club meets at Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center, 2051 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta 30068, on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The July 9 discussion will be on Blood of the Old Kings by Sung-il Kim.

The East Cobb Book Discussion Group meets the third Thursday of every month with the morning session at 11 a.m. and afternoon session at 2 p.m. at East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068. The July 17 morning selection is The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese, a novel which follows three generations of a family in South India. The afternoon title is A Calamity of Souls, a legal thriller set in 1968 southern Virginia, by David Baldacci. The book selections may change if copies are not available. For more information, call 770-509-2730.

Visit cobbcounty.gov/library for more information.

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‘Play Ball!’ exhibit opens at Marietta-Cobb Museum of Art

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'Play Ball!' exhibit opens at Marietta-Cobb Museum of Art

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The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art celebrates Major League Baseball’s 2025 All-Star Game in Atlanta with a summer exhibition of works by Hall of Fame and Upper Deck artist Mike Schacht (1936-2001). Based in New York and Atlanta, Schacht created stylized romantic images of baseball’s heroes, legends, and classic moments. The exhibition will run June 28 through August 31, 2025.

MLB All-Star Week is July 11-15, 2025. The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is located 20 minutes from Truist Stadium at 30 Atlanta Street SE in Marietta Square.

A few more details about the exhibit:

There’s an opening reception Saturday at 6 p.m.; admission is free to MCMA members and $10 for everyone else. MCMA hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; it’s closed on Monday.

For more information, click here.

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Georgia Symphony announces 75th anniversary season schedule

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Georgia Symphony announces 50th anniversary season schedule
GSO Music Director and Conductor Timothy Verville

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The Georgia Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce its 2025-26 season in celebration of the organization’s 75th season. Led by Music Director and Conductor Timothy Verville, the multifaceted arts organization continues to set itself apart by offering an array of innovative orchestral, choral, jazz, family, and sensory-friendly programming.

“At its heart, the GSO’s 75th season is a celebration of the transformative power of live music. Over the decades, this orchestra has grown not just in size but in spirit. We’re continually pushing artistic boundaries while staying rooted in community. It’s a privilege to lead these musicians in a season that honors our past and embraces the bold possibilities ahead,” said Timothy Verville, GSO Music Director and Conductor.

Classics Series

The Symphony’s 75th season begins on Saturday, October 25, with Drama and Destiny: Opera Meets Broadway, a sweeping musical journey through timeless stories of love, power, and passion. Internationally acclaimed soprano Indra Thomas joins the GSO and GSO Chorus for a powerful program featuring iconic selections from Verdi’s Aida, Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries, and Puccini’s Tosca and Gianni Schicchi. The evening also includes beloved Broadway favorites from Wicked and West Side Story, and a medley tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein.

Symphonic sound and captivating jazz collide in Big Band and Beyond on February 7 as the Symphony joins forces with GSO Jazz! This electrifying concert will include selections from Charlie Parker with Strings, the Latin jazz hit La Suerte de los Tontos, the bossa nova classic Desafinado, and medleys celebrating Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. Symphony meets swing in a high-energy tribute to jazz past and present in this concert featuring GSO Jazz! director Sam Skelton on saxophone.

This memorable season concludes with GSO 75: A Musical Celebration on May 23. This milestone performance will be a community-wide celebration of legacy and future. Over 200 performers will take the stage at Symphony Hall in the Woodruff Arts Center, including the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, the Uzee Brown Society of Choraliers, the Wendell P. Whalum Community Chorus, the Georgia Spiritual Ensemble, and the extraordinary young musicians of the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO). Together, they will perform selections from Holst’s The Planets and the transcendent final movements of Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony in a breathtaking display of musical unity and excellence.  

Holiday Pops

The beloved holiday tradition Holiday Pops returns on December 6 and 7. Audiences of all ages are invited to this festive celebration featuring new and classic holiday hits, a lively sing-along, and photo opportunities with Santa. Holiday Pops is the perfect way to share the season with friends, family, and the community.   

GSO Jazz!

Mas Que Nada: The Music of Sergio Mendes on February 28 will have audiences feeling the rhythms of Brazil with an irresistible blend of bossa nova, samba, and jazz of Sergio Mendes in this lively concert. This unforgettable performance celebrates the iconic Brazilian pianist and composer whose signature blend of bossa nova, samba, and jazz has captivated audiences around the world.

GSO Chorus

The GSO Chorus, led by director Bryan Black, will perform Anniversary Songbook on March 22. This uplifting program honors the ensemble’s rich legacy while embracing new musical voices.

Family and Sensory-Friendly Concert Series 

In keeping with its commitment to bringing live music to members of the region’s underserved communities, the GSO will offer sensory-friendly concerts on October 11 and March 28. The series offers two separate performances, one designed specifically for individuals with sensory sensitivities and one designed to be an introductory orchestra experience for young children. Both concerts offer a pre-concert instrument “petting zoo” and a quiet room. 

Leading the Next Generation of Musicians

The GSO is also the parent organization of the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras (GYSO), one of the top 10 largest youth orchestra programs in the nation. GYSO serves elementary through high school students across the metro Atlanta region, providing an inclusive and enriching musical environment for all skill levels. The 2025-26 season marks the GYSO’s 20th anniversary. Performance details will be announced soon and will be available at GYSO.org. 

Additional Programming

In addition to an exciting line-up of concerts, the GSO’s Diamond Anniversary season will include special events, exclusive opportunities, community celebrations, and more. Stay tuned for details! For the latest updates, sign up for GSO’s bi-monthly e-newsletter and follow us on social media @georgiasymphony. 

“This 75th season means so much to all of us. We’re celebrating a legacy built by passionate musicians and visionary leaders. This milestone is both a tribute and an invitation to honor where we’ve been and to imagine what’s next and to invite our community to join us on that journey,” said Suzanne Tucker, GSO Executive Director.

From iconic symphonic masterpieces to joyful holiday traditions and innovative community programs, the GSO’s Diamond Season promises something extraordinary for everyone. 

Season subscriptions are now on sale, and they’re the best way to experience the full spectrum of programming created for the Diamond Anniversary, from tributes to the organization’s past to bold steps toward its future. Individual concert tickets go on sale August 4. 

Secure your seats now for this landmark season and be part of the GSO’s next legendary chapter. Visit GeorgiaSymphony.org for more information. 

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Andrew Young to appear at Barnes and Noble book-signing

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Andrew Young, the former civil rights activist, Atlanta mayor, diplomat and leader of Atlanta’s 1996 Olympic bid, will make an appearance in East Cobb this weekend.Andrew Young to appear at Barnes and Noble book-signing

He’ll be signing copies of “The Many Lives of Andrew Young,” a 2022 biography, at the Barnes and Noble at Avenue East Cobb (4475 Roswell Road, Suite 102) on Saturday from 2-4 p.m.

Young cooperated with the book, written by AJC journalist Ernie Suggs and published by the University of Georgia Press, that tells the story of Young’s long and distinguished career.

The foreword was written by the late former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, whom Young served as United Nations Ambassador from 1977-79.

Last month Young turned 93, and a gala event was held in in his honor to benefit Atlanta Jewish Health. In an interview with Georgia Public Broadcasting, Young said that he’s not interested in slowing down.

“It’s the funny thing about birthdays — everyone has them, but nobody knows what to do with them,” he said.

Young said that he’s gratified at how the Atlanta area has changed and grown in his time since he arrived in the early 1960s to work with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference founded by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King III.

After that, he served as a member of Congress and in his UN post before becoming Atlanta Mayor and spearheading the Olympic effort. The school of policy studies at Georgia State University is named in his honor.

“Just go out anytime, look up and look around. And see what you see. If you’re in Atlanta, any direction in which you look is amazing,” Young told GPB.

“It’s been a wonderful life. And I can’t think of any place I’d rather live.”

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Brylliant Acting Studio’s ‘Footloose’ summer season to start

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Brylliant Acting Studio's 'Footloose' summer season to start
David Hobson and Melissa Hobson (wearing caps) with their children Avery and Ian Hobson. Photo courtesy Brylliant Acting Studio.

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This summer, the cast of Footloose is cutting loose—and bringing their siblings, parents, husbands, wives, and coworkers along for the ride.

Opening on June 26 at the auditorium at 121 Winn Street in Marietta, Brylliant Acting Studio’s high-energy musical production of Footloose doesn’t just feature catchy songs, ‘80s dance moves, and rebellious teenagers—it also stars a cast that’s basically one big family reunion in costume which brings incredible chemistry to Brylliant’s first ever community theater production.

“It’s been such a joy directing the parents of my usual student actors. Watching them step into the world their kids love so much has brought a whole new energy to the rehearsal space—and plenty of laughs! It’s a full-circle moment for our theater family,” according to director Brynn Chamblee.

Based on the iconic 1984 film, Footloose tells the story of Ren McCormack, a teen who moves to a town where dancing is banned and sets out to bring the groove back. This production promises all the foot-stomping hits you know and love—from “Holding Out for a Hero” to “Let’s Hear It for the Boy”—plus some bonus off-stage family dynamics you won’t find in your typical community theater show.

Behind-the-Scenes Scoop:

Lindsey Coleman, co-founder of Brylliant Acting Studios, will escape the sound booth for a change, sharing the stage with her oldest son Bradley and her husband Matt in his inaugural stage appearance. Lindsey will be playing the wife of the town’s pastor—portrayed by David Hobson, a first-time actor himself. Hobson also happens to be the real-life dad of Brylliant stars Liam, 17, and Avery, 18, making this production a “generational.”

Marietta mom Melissa makes Footloose a full-house affair about which daughter Avery, says “I’m excited to share the stage with my parents this summer because they’ve always been so supportive of my theater productions, and now I get to support them and watch them learn and grow through the rehearsal process.”

Jackie Fogas, making her musical theater debut in the ensemble alongside her accomplished daughter Gabriella, 16, is experiencing the flip side: “I’m blown away by how complex musical theatre really is—it’s so much more than singing and dancing. This experience has given me a whole new respect for what it takes to bring a show to life.”

Even those not technically related by blood are part of a deeply connected local arts family. Josh Waters, who plays Wes, is not only performing alongside his son Nolan, 13, but also teaches drama at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy—nurturing the next generation on stage during the school year and “doing the right thing” on the stage in the summer..

Joining Waters are fellow Marietta theater educators: Haley Walter, cast as Lulu, teaches theatre at Marietta Middle School, and Elena Prestwood, playing Ethel, leads music and drama at Park Street Elementary. Together, they’re turning this production into an all-out performing arts department summer bash.

“These educators are the backbone of Marietta’s thriving theater scene,” says Lindsey Coleman. “It’s no exaggeration to say that between them, they’ve taught or directed half the town—and now they’re singing and dancing with them too.”

So bring your dancing shoes, and maybe your own relatives and co-workers, and get ready for a musical experience where the harmonies are tight—and so are the family ties.

Performance Details:

🎭 Footloose: The Musical

📅 June 26– June 28

📍 Auditiorium at MMS, 121 Winn Street, Marietta, Georgia 30064

🎟 Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/r6z2f54p

🌐 Website: https://www.brylliantactingstudio.com/

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The Art Place presents ‘Scene on the Green’ summer series

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Cobb County PARKS invites the community to experience Scene on the Green at The Art Place, a dynamic new summer entertainment series featuring free outdoor theatre, movies and live music performances. This innovative program transforms summer evenings into unforgettable experiences for families, friends, and arts enthusiasts under the stars.

The summer lineup begins with a bang as The Art Place’s Cabaret Camp presents the spirited musical Beetlejuice Jr. June 13 – 14, followed by the Irish stylings of The Jared Bogle Band on June 28. Grab your aviators and watch the action unfold with the blockbuster hit Top Gun: Maverick on July 10. Mad Artists Entertainment then takes the stage with Shakespeare beneath the summer sky in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, July 18 – 19.  

Inside Out 2 is set to light up the lawn with laughter, heart, and a little emotional chaos on July 24. Get swept away with the high-octane excitement of Twisters on August 14 before award-winning End of the Line rounds out the series with a foot-stomping set of bluegrass and genre-spanning favorites on August 16.

Pack your picnic baskets and bring blankets for an evening of entertainment on the lawn. Gates open at 6:00 p.m., giving families time to settle in and socialize before performances begin at 7:00 p.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, with lawn and grass seating available, along with a limited number of bistro tables and chairs.

“Scene on the Green blends the best of what Cobb PARKS offers — community, creativity, and the outdoors,” says Cobb Cultural Affairs Manager Marie Jernigan. “By bringing high-quality arts programming into our parks, we’re making culture more accessible, more casual, and more connected to everyday life.”

2025 Scene on the Green Schedule:

  • June 13 – 14: Beetlejuice Jr. – Youth Theatre Production
  • June 28: The Jared Bogle Band – Concert
  • July 10: Top Gun: Maverick – Movie
  • July 18 – 19: A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Adult Theatre Production
  • July 24: Inside Out 2 – Movie
  • August 14: Twisters – Movie
  • August 16: End of the Line – Concert
All events and parking are FREE and open to the public. The Art Place is located at 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.

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Weekend Events: Marietta Greek Festival; Music in the Park; more

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Marietta Greek Festival

Check out our full calendar listings here for this weekend and beyond; send us yours: [email protected].

The 35th rendering of the Marietta Greek Festival starts Friday afternoon and goes through Sunday afternoon at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church (3431 Trickum Road). Parking is free, including the satellite lots at Simpson MS and the Church of Latter-Day Saints, with site transportation provided by complimentary shuttle bus.

A wide range of homemade Greek foods, music, dancing, church tours and atmosphere about in this venerable community celebration of Greek culture.

The Taverna offers adults the opportunity to quench their thirst with Greek wine, beer, and liqueur, while the Greek Street Food tent offers delightful portable food options. Be sure to take a guided tour of the Byzantine style sanctuary to see the beautiful iconography and learn more about the Orthodox faith.

Admission is $5 and children under 12 are free. This year the festival is offering special online ticket packages that include free admission, as well as other substantial coupon deals.The festival also donates a portion of its proceeds to local charities.

Visit www.mariettagreekfestival.com for the full details.

On Saturday, the Atlanta-based choral ensemble Coro Vocati will be concert starting at 7 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church (571 Holt Road). The theme is “Two Rivers,” and features eight pairs of songs–including both choral classics and new, less discovered work that serve as a study of the contrasts found within the life experience.

Tickets are $12 for students at $20 for adults and can be purchased by clicking here.

Sunday is the final concert in the Music in the Park spring series at East Cobb Park (3322 Roswell Road). The musical guests are the Dark Star Brothers Band (formerly Men in Blues), who perform blues, folk, Americana, country, pop and rock tunes with some jazz infusion.

Presented by Wellstar, East Cobb Rotary and Frameworks gallery, the concert is from 4-6 in the back concert shell and is free to the public. You can bring food, a blanket and chairs to enjoy.

The fall Music in the Park begins after Labor Day.

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GSO’s season finale features world premiere performance

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GSO's season finale features world premiere performance
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The Georgia Symphony Orchestra closes its 74th season on Saturday, May 17, with We the People, featuring the world premiere of “Requiem Americano,” a new original piece by conductor and music director Timothy Verville.

We the People will delve into various perspectives on American life. The beloved ballet music from Copland’s “Appalachian Spring” beautifully captures a wedding ceremony between a husband and a pioneer woman in rural Pennsylvania, evoking the simplicity and serenity of their life. 

In stark contrast, “Requiem Americano” uses the music of America to address pressing social issues, including anti-immigration sentiment, hypercommercialism, gun violence, social isolation, and disproportionate incarceration. 

This powerful performance will also feature tenor Timothy Miller, the Atlanta Boy Choir, and the GSO Chorus.

As the 2024-25 season comes to an end, GSO is looking ahead to the next season, which will see the symphony celebrate its 75th anniversary. Special celebrations will be announced soon!

We the People will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Dr. Bobbie Bailey and Family Performance Center in Kennesaw, GA. Tickets are $15–$45 and are available at georgiasymphony.org/all-events. 

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Sewell Mill Library to hold ‘Colors of Spring’ festival

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Join Cobb Library’s Multicultural Services Group in welcoming spring with family-friendly crafts, activities, and snacks from around the world, while supplies last! This event is a celebration of cultures and all ages are welcome.

Some crafts & activities include:

  • DIY kites
  • Bead jewelry
  • Mini piñatas
  • Origami
  • Bollywood dancing, and more!

About the Multicultural Services Group

The Multicultural Services Group fosters cross-cultural understanding through inclusive programming and resources. Its members offer programming and outreach that celebrate the diverse cultures and groups in the county, providing education and entertainment for all.

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Georgia Symphony Orchestra names new development director

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The Georgia Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce Kim Ellet as its new Development Director.

In this role, Kim will lead fundraising efforts by building relationships with donors, patrons, and partners. She will work closely with the GSO team to help ensure the orchestra’s growth and continued success while fostering a strong sense of community support.

With over 10 years of experience leading the Atlanta office of The Growth Coach, Kim has worked closely with local business and nonprofit leaders, providing strategic business and sales coaching. In addition to a tourism and event production background, she has deep roots in the Marietta and Cobb County communities, actively engaging with organizations like Visit Marietta, Marietta Kiwanis, the Marietta Arts Council, and the Leadership Cobb Alumni Association.

“As a passionate advocate for the arts, I am excited to bring my energy and experience to GSO and help share the orchestra’s vision of making excellent music accessible to all in our community,” said Kim.

With GSO approaching its 75th Anniversary Season, Kim looks forward to assisting GSO in continuing its legacy of inspiring and enriching lives through music.

For information on GSO’s upcoming programming, visit www.georgiasymphony.org.

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East Cobb author publishes small-town Southern noir novel

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East Cobb author publishes small-town Southern noir novel
“Crime stories are interesting because they are about human drama,” Brandi Bradley said.

A newspaper reporting career in the small-town South provided Brandi Bradley not only with a rich vein of stories to tell but also a window to the writing life she really dreamed of having.

“I always wanted to be a novelist,” said Bradley, a 12-year resident of East Cobb, who this month will have her second work of fiction published.

But what kind of novelist she would become wasn’t clear at the outset.

She thought about writing Romance novels, but her stories “just kept getting darker and darker.”

Her biggest influences were Sue Grafton and Janet Evanovich—”I love the airport novels,” she says—but the style and real-life experiences of her journalistic work poured out as well.

“I wrote like a journalist because I was a journalist,” she said. “I still do.”

She covered courts and trials in places like Paducah, Ky., where she was the only female reporter on staff, and the stories practically wrote themselves.

“I love a good crime story,” Bradley said. “Crime stories are interesting because they are about human drama.”

In 2023, she self-published her first novel, “Mothers of the Missing Mermaid,” set in Destin, Fla.

It’s about a young woman who learns that she was kidnapped as a toddler and raised in the Gulf beach town.

Her new novel, also self-published on her own platform, Rumor Mill Press, is called “Pretty Girls Get Away With Murder,” and is set in a fictitious Kentucky town called Pleasant Springs.

If that sounds intentionally noirish, it is. Bradley describes her new novel as a noirish tale of a young entrepreneur’s death, investigated by a distracted detective who uncovers a motive that unfolds very gradually, and intensely.

As the dead man’s relationships are examined, the female investigator’s wife’s ex-boyfriend—who was the sperm donor for their baby—decides to return to Pleasant Springs.

“There’s a lot of small-town human drama,” Bradley said. “Being suspicious of new people, and asking the question: What is the fight really about?”East Cobb author publishes small-town Southern noir novel

Bradley grew up on a farm in western Tennessee, and was hooked on reading and writing at an early age, devouring the novels of true-crime author Ann Rule in high school.

There wasn’t a high culture revolving around bookstores, so public libraries filled her reading cravings.

She and her husband both worked for newspapers in Kentucky. He left the business for law school, then the family relocated to East Cobb when he became an attorney for the U.S. Treasury Department in Atlanta.

They have two sons, one a Walton High School graduate, and another who attends Dickerson Middle School.

“We just fell in love with East Cobb,” she said, mentioning the writing workshops she’s been a part of with writing groups at the East Cobb Library.

“I love working with the libraries,” she said. “They have saved me many, many times.”

Until she recently got a study room of her own at home, Bradley did a good bit of her own writing at Panera Bread at Avenue East Cobb and local coffee shops.

“I learned how to write in the margins,” she said. “I write when I can.”

Since 2020, she has been a full-time non-tenured teacher of English composition and creative writing at Kennesaw State University, and she’s on campus four days a week.

She’s set up what she calls a “write in” space for students who want to meet, talk, or just hang out. A good bit of her job is to encourage students who haven’t been given much encouragement.

“The students who are told in high school that they’re bad writers,” she said, “they realize they’re good. And I tell them that. They’re trying to validate experiences with their writing.”

She notes that during her youth, before the online world, reading and writing books were made to seem like chores.

Now she sees something of the reverse taking place.

“The digital spaces feel like school” to students today, “and the physical spaces don’t feel like school.

“I like to tell them you get to touch the thing you own.”

Bradley, who said she prefers self-publishing to have control over her own work, updates readers on her author’s website, BrandiBradley.com.

She says she’s at work on the very early stages of another novel, also set in Pleasant Springs, “but it’s not a sequel.”

“Pretty Girls Get Away With Murder” will be published on March 14.

Preorders are available on Amazon and the book also will be sold at major retailers.

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Cobb Library book groups announce March activity schedule

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Cobb Library groups announce March activities and events
Two book discussion groups meet regularly at the East Cobb Library branch, which also conducts a walking book club at East Cobb Park.

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Cobb County Public Library’s March calendar features several Book Discussion options for adults. The sessions include a walking book group, a Silent readers program, and more conversations between neighbors on works spanning a variety of topics.

The Silent Book Club at Gritters Library, 880 Shaw Park Rd., Marietta 30066, will meet Saturday, March 1 with participants arriving at 2 p.m., reading at 2:30 p.m. and socializing at 3:30 p.m. Unlike a regular book club, there is no assigned reading or discussion. There are about 1500 Silent Book Club chapters in more than 50 countries across the globe. 

The Short Story Discussion Group meets at Sewell Mill Library, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068, on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. The March 4 meeting will be on The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins-Gilman. 

Science Fiction Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Switzer Library, 266 Roswell St., Marietta 30060. The book for March 4 is Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler.

East Cobb Walking Book Club will meet 10 a.m. Thursday, March 6 at the East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road, Marietta 30068. Members gather near the park entrance to walk for exercise before a book discussion. The title for March 6 is West with Giraffes, historical fiction by Lynda Rutledge. The club is organized by East Cobb Library. The book selection may change if there are not enough available copies. To confirm the March title and for more information, call 770-509-2730. 

The Shakespeare Reading Group meets at Switzer Library 2 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of the month to discuss works from the expansive canon of William Shakespeare, including drama, tragedy, sonnets and lyrics. Upcoming sessions include March 6 and March 20.

Page Turners Morning Book Group and Page Turners Afternoon Book Group next meet Wednesday, March 12 at Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066, at 10:30 am and 1 p.m., to discuss novels. The Morning title is the novel Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt and the Afternoon selection is A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, the semi-autobiographic novel by Betty Smith. Page Turners meets the first Wednesday of the month. To register, visit cobbcat.org.

Sewell Mill Library’s Creative Studios: Fantasy Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The March 12 discussion will be on What the Woods Took, a young adult horror novel by Courtney Gould.

Sewell Mill Book Club meets each month on the third Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center. The title for March 19 is Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, the autobiographical novel by Robert Pirsig.

The East Cobb Book Discussion Group meets the third Thursday of every month with the morning session at 11 a.m. and the afternoon session at 2 p.m. at East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068. The March 20 morning selection is the novel A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci and the afternoon title is Emilia Hart’s novel Weyward. The book selections may change if copies are not available. For more information, call 770-509-2730. 

Let’s Talk Multicultural Book Club next meets 1 p.m. Thursday, March 27 at Switzer Library,. The session will be a discussion on the historical novel Brooklyn by Irish writer Colm Toibin with guest speaker historian and retired Cobb librarian James Camp.

For information on March Book Discussion programs offered by Cobb County Public Library, visit cobbcounty.org/library.

 

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Atlanta Ballet to debut George Balanchine’s ‘Coppélia’

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Atlanta Ballet debuts George Balanchine’s Coppélia in March
Atlanta Ballet Dancers Denys Nedak and Madison Penney perform in “Coppélia.” Photo copyright Rachel Neville.

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Atlanta Ballet is delighted to present the beloved classic by an iconic choreographer George Balanchine’s Coppélia March 21-23 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. This family-friendly performance will feature Atlanta Ballet company dancers and a large cast of talented students from the Centre for Dance Education, bringing the enchanting tale to life.

Set to the enchanting score by Léo Delibes performed live by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra, this comic ballet centers on a playful heroine determined to save the young man to whom she is betrothed and a pivotal encounter with an eccentric toy maker and his mysterious daughter Coppélia, who is a whimsical creation from his workshop which he imagines bringing to life using his magic book.

This production marks a special occasion as it will be the first time that Atlanta Ballet has presented this ballet. Balanchine’s original choreography, known for its intricate and playful storytelling, will shine with the added energy of young performers, ensuring a fresh and exciting take on this classic ballet. 

“This charming story, full of humor, drama and romance, is perfect for families and newcomers to ballet, and we’re excited to present it in a way that feels both magical and entertaining” said Atlanta Ballet Artistic Director Gennadi Nedvigin. “This is the largest production Atlanta Ballet will bring onstage merging its professional dancers with student of different ages from our own Centre for Dance Education in history, which will make these performances truly special.”

The “love conquers all” story set in a small town features a quartet of central characters including quirky inventor Dr. Coppélius and pawn as his beautiful daughter Coppélia and a bride and groom to be, Frantz and Swanilda. The show includes mischief, mistaken identity, comedy and action as characters overcome obstacles. The ballet culminates in a grand festival.

For more information about Atlanta Ballet’s production of George Balanchine’s Coppélia and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.atlantaballet.com/performances. Tickets can be purchased online at atlantaballet.com or in person at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre box office. For groups of twenty or more, please order tickets via the [email protected] email.

Atlanta Country Club to host Cobb Library Foundation gala

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Join the Cobb Library Foundation for a magical evening with bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen at our “Booked for the Evening” gala on April 25th or give directly to the heart of our libraries during our “Love Your Library” fundraiser by donating online or in person.

Can’t attend? Make a donation and help us continue our mission to help our Cobb County Public Libraries be the best in the State! This year we have funded the Summer Reading Program, the North Cobb Regional Library Garden, purchased a new ScanPro for the Georgia Room, OBIE Projector that will be circulated throughout the Library System, an Illumination Station for the Vinings Library, and so much more! Thank you for your participation and support!

Purchase your tickets now at: CLF2025Gala.GiveSmart.com.

Every contribution, big or small, helps us provide vital resources and programs for everyone in Cobb County.

 

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