Calendar of Events for Cobb County and area

Big Shanty Festival
April 17, 2010 - April 18, 2010

http://www.kennesawbusiness.org/
Location:  Downtown Kennesaw
Phone:  (770) 423-1330
Admission:  Free

Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival will celebrate its 34th year as the City of Kennesaw and surrounding areas turn out to celebrate the weekend of April 17 & 18, 2010. The entire downtown area will be jam packed with people enjoying the best of today's fun-filled activities while at the same time enjoying the rich heritage of Kennesaw and the Civil War era.

The Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival is host to one of the largest Arts & Crafts Shows in North Georgia. Visitors and residents alike will be able to browse through over 200 booths of the Southeast's finest artisans featuring a wide variety of beautiful and unusual items.

Over 50,000 people are expected to attend the Festival this year. The heart of downtown Kennesaw and the newly expanded 40,000 sq. ft. Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, home of that awesome iron horse, the “General”, serve as the central location of this annual Festival.

This year’s Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival promises fabulous entertainment and fantastic foods – Visitors and their families will enjoy Kennesaw’s multi-talented performers, games for the kids and a variety of foods to please everyone’s palate. Entertainment will include Kennesaw’s famous Little General Cloggers; members of the Kennesaw Dance Troupe; members of Great Gig Dance Studio; as well as the ETO Demo Team. The Big Shanty, Bullard and Frey Elementary School Choruses will perform along with choirs from Kennesaw First Baptist Church and Northstar Church.

To kick off the festivities – A PARADE – will start at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 17th. The Parade features fabulous floats four high school bands, and proud marchers – over 1,000 youngsters alone representing every sport association in the area, plus the winners of Little Miss Cobb Beauty Pageant along with the winners of the Master, Miss, and Mrs. Kennesaw Pageant and Kennesaw Mountain and North Cobb School Bands. The Parade will start at Adams Park and continue down Main St. through downtown Kennesaw.

The Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival is held in downtown Kennesaw on both sides of Main Street (Highway 293) and is co-sponsored by the City of Kennesaw and the Kennesaw Business Association (a non-profit organization). The hours of operation are 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Saturday, April 17 and 12 Noon - 5:00 PM on Sunday, April 18.

LITTLE PLANET HELPERS’
April 17, 2010

Times: 1-3pm
www.simon.com
Location:  Town Center at Cobb (Upper Level, JCPenney)
Phone:  770-424-9486
Admission:  Free

Children ring in spring and celebrate Earth Day with the Simon Kidgits Club at the free "Little Planet Helpers" event at Town Center at Cobb. The Simon Kidgits Club hosts a fun, hand-on event designed to raise eco-awareness through activities that bring kids and parents together. At the event, kids can plant herb seedlings in pots they custom design. They can also play the "Pitch In Recycling Game," a green twist on a familiar basketball game that teaches kids how to recycle. Radio Disney will also provide trivia tips and prize giveaways.

Scavenger Hunt April 17, 2010
Times: 10am http://www.kennesaw.ga.us/ Location: Smith-Gilbert Gardens Phone: 770-919-0248 Admission: $15 per child which includes Garden admission. Adult admission is $7 Using pictures and clues, children will seek out our Garden treasures. Children must be accompanied by an adult during programs

On-Going Events

PowerCore Meeting
October 21, 2009 - October 20, 2010

Times: 7:00am-8:30am
http://www.powercore.net
Location:  Atlanta Bread Company-4490 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080
Phone:  (404) 816-3377
Admission:  Own
PowerCore is a close-contact networking association. There are 3 defining characteristics of close-contact networks. * Regular meetings with an attendance requirement * One person per profession * A sole purpose of passing referrals. To see if your classification is available, and to get an invitation to visit, email info@powercore.net. Meeting locations, dates, and times are subject to change. Visit www.powercore.net for more information or to find a meeting in your neighborhood. Cost: Own

PowerCore Meetings
October 21, 2009 - October 20, 2010

Times: 7:00am-8:30am
http://www.powercore.net
Location:  Stoney River Restaurant at Cumberland Mall-1640 Cumberland Mall SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone:  (404) 816-3377
Admission:  $5.00
PowerCore is a close-contact networking association. There are 3 defining characteristics of close-contact networks. * Regular meetings with an attendance requirement * One person per profession * A sole purpose of passing referrals. To see if your classification is available, and to get an invitation to visit, email info@powercore.net. Meeting locations, dates, and times are subject to change. Visit www.powercore.net for more information or to find a meeting in your neighborhood.

The Southern Museum Celebrates Week of the Young Child
April 12, 2010 - April 17, 2010

Times: 10am-4pm
http://www.southernmuseum.org
Location:  The Southern Museum
Phone:  7704272117x3173
Admission:  Special Pricing
Recognizing that early education paves the way for success in later life, the Southern Museum is offering several events throughout the week of April 12-17. All activities will be offered hourly from 10 AM to noon and 1 PM to 4 PM, unless otherwise noted. Also during the Week of the Young Child — the first child age eight or younger in a family gets in FREE! All additional children age eight or younger in the same group get in half-priced. For more information, contact the Museum at 770.427.2117, ext 3173, or at children@southernmuseum.org.

Brown Bag Banter April 15, 2010
Times: 11:30am http://www.MariettaHistory.org Location: Marietta Museum of History Phone: (770) 794-5710 Admission: Free/Members and $5/Non-Members Featured Speaker: Amanda Gable Topic: Her book entitled The Confederate General Rides North

Cobb Children's Theatre April 16, 2010 - April 19, 2010
Times: April 16 8pm,April 17 2pm & 8pm,April 18 3pm http://www.cobbchildrenstheatre.org Location: Cobb civic Center 458 Sth Marietta Pkwy Marietta Ga 30060 Phone: (770) 528-8490 Admission: $12 on line $16 at the door Performance of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"

Little Shop of Horrors
April 16, 2010 - May 2, 2010

Times: See website
http://www.atlantalyrictheatre.com
Location:  The Strand Theatre, Marietta GA
Phone:  (404) 377-9948
Admission:  $27.50 - $38.10
The Lyric brings its fantastic, “Suzi” Award-nominated production to the Strand. One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to the highly successful film version and a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who redefined the animated musical film with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”, “Beauty And The Beast” and “Aladdin.” Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, “Little Shop Of Horrors” never fails to entertain.

Phenomenal Women's Conference
April 16, 2010

Times: 8:30am to 5:00pm
http://www.kennesaw.edu/siegelinstitute/PWC2010.htm
Location:  KSU Center
Phone:  (678) 797-2204
Admission:  Check website for pricing information
"Women Leading in Challenging Times" Conference includes a continental breakfast, networking, Panel Discussions: "Workplace Ethics, Leadership and Trust," and "Women Leading in Challeging Times." There will also be workshops including "Leveraging American Recovery for Women in Small Businesses" and "Refugee and Immigrant Women Leaders teake Charge of Building a Strong Community." There will also be a ceremony and a reception at the end of the event.

CHURCHIN' THE GOSPEL COMEDY STAGE PLAY
April 17, 2010

Times: DOORS OPEN 6:30pm SHOW 7:00pm
http://churchintheplay@aol.com
Location: MARIETTA/ATLANTA GA
Admission: $10.00 - 12.00
CHURCHIN'the stage play is about a pastor who has been called-but,uncertain what he's called to do. Unexciting, boring lacking the flare and bravado to bring his congregation to the seats and on their feet. He'll be making a decision on the eve of the usher board anniversary. Will he step up OR step down.............Be there to see.

Taste of West Cobb
April 17, 2010

Times: 11:00am-5:00pm
http://www.tasteofwestcobb.org
Location: The Avenue West Cobb, 3625 Dallas Hwy, Marietta, GA 30064
Phone: na
The third annual Taste of West Cobb benefitting Hillgrove High School Music Education Programs will be held at The Avenue West Cobb on Saturday, April 17. This culinary music festival offers delectable menu items from popular local restaurants priced between $1 and $4. Local musical entertainment and children’s activities will accompany the feast. Particpants can browse The Avenue West Cobb’s mix of national retailers and local boutiques and enjoy the open-air, pedestrian friendly setting. Event admission is free and taste tickets can be purchased in packs of 20 onsite at the event.