Anne Ortiz

Now that the first month of 2012 has come to an end, residents of Marietta, Georgia can for the first time say that they were given access to fresh winter produce. The first Saturday in January saw the opening of the Winter Edition Marietta’s Farmer’s Market and folks were lined up to shop before 9:00 a.m. Alot of our old favorite vendors were there and some new ones. Yes, there are such things as winter vegetables -- gorgeous brocolli, greens, turnips and squash to mention a few.

Prepared comfort food is also available to soothe the winter chill. BLU Greek Taverns presents baklava, (pistachio, walnut and cheese) spinach pies, meat pies, pita bread, walnut cake, pistachio cookies, dolmades and specialty Greek foods. Traveling Fare entices visitors with Chicken, Beef, Turkey, Jambalaya, Curry Chicken, Italian Sausage, Vegetable, Pizza and Creole Shrimp Pot Pies.

Several bakers satisfy the carb and sweet cravings with homemade breads, , rolls, pies, cakes and muffins. Locally produced milk, eggs, pork and beef products and honey are also available.

Although the Winter Edition is a smaller scale of the regular Farmers' Market, it is a winter treat that is sure to remain in demand in coming years. The Marietta Square Farmers Market “Winter Edition” is located on Mill Street at the Historic Marietta Square between the corner of Church St and West Park Square and running down to the railroad tracks. Hours will be no later than 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., every Saturday, rain or shine, from January 7, 2012 until March 31, 2012.

Celebration of Southern culture is an ongoing activity in this historic region of northwest <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Georgia. Marietta is a city that was founded before the Civil War, and was the location of hard fought battles as General Sherman marched to Atlanta. Tara, the memorable plantation and setting for the novel Gone with the Wind, is based on a local estate. The Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum is holding a celebration this weekend to mark the 75th anniversary of Margaret Mitchell’s famous novel with surviving cast members from the film, interviews, autograph signings and a panel of authors.

The celebration kicks off 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Marietta Country Club with “Breakfast with the Stars,” where fans can have brunch with actors, authors and artists. The brunch is held in honor of the late Robert Warren of Austell, an avid “Wind” fan who died last month.

A “Scarlett Look-Alike” contest will be held afterward, with judging led by actress Morgan Brittany of TV's "Dallas,” who portrayed Vivien Leigh in “Gable and Lombard.”
Other events include a dinner and an interview with Mitchell biographer Anne Edwards.

Saturday begins with a 10 a.m. autograph signing at the museum and an afternoon author’s panel from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Hilton ballroom with authors Edwards, Susan Lindsley, Marianne Walker and John Wiley.

The museum will also premiere Edwards’ memoirs of her interaction with Leigh and the Mitchell family, titled “Scarlett and Me.”

The celebration concludes with an 8 p.m. Saturday program at Marietta Middle School titled “The Golden Age of Hollywood” with Ann Rutherford, owner of the “Wind” collection.

Also celebrating the novel’s anniversary, Georgia Public Broadcasting will air a documentary about Margaret Mitchell on June 30 on GPB at 8 p.m. Many of the scenes were filmed in and around Marietta. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Celebration of Southern culture is an ongoing activity in this historic region of northwest <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Georgia. Marietta is a city that was founded before the Civil War, and was the location of hard fought battles as General Sherman marched to Atlanta. Tara, the memorable plantation and setting for the novel Gone with the Wind, is based on a local estate. The Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum is holding a celebration this weekend to mark the 75th anniversary of Margaret Mitchell’s famous novel with surviving cast members from the film, interviews, autograph signings and a panel of authors.

The celebration kicks off 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Marietta Country Club with “Breakfast with the Stars,” where fans can have brunch with actors, authors and artists. The brunch is held in honor of the late Robert Warren of Austell, an avid “Wind” fan who died last month.

A “Scarlett Look-Alike” contest will be held afterward, with judging led by actress Morgan Brittany of TV's "Dallas,” who portrayed Vivien Leigh in “Gable and Lombard.”
Other events include a dinner and an interview with Mitchell biographer Anne Edwards.

Saturday begins with a 10 a.m. autograph signing at the museum and an afternoon author’s panel from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Hilton ballroom with authors Edwards, Susan Lindsley, Marianne Walker and John Wiley.

The museum will also premiere Edwards’ memoirs of her interaction with Leigh and the Mitchell family, titled “Scarlett and Me.”

The celebration concludes with an 8 p.m. Saturday program at Marietta Middle School titled “The Golden Age of Hollywood” with Ann Rutherford, owner of the “Wind” collection.

Also celebrating the novel’s anniversary, Georgia Public Broadcasting will air a documentary about Margaret Mitchell on June 30 on GPB at 8 p.m. Many of the scenes were filmed in and around Marietta. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Another warm weekend is coming up and Cobb County, Georgia has the perfect way to get in the spirit of the season. What could be better than listening to summer serenades under the stars? Come and enjoy a night of music on the beach right on the shores of Lake Acworth. On Saturday, June 11, artists
Sons of Sailors take the stage at 8:00 p.m. Whether it is Beach, Buffett, Country
or Rock and Roll this Athens, GA band can play it all. Concert on the Beach
featuring Sons of Sailors is a part of the Love the Lake Concert Series presented
by the City of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association.

Tables can be purchased for this concert. Tables are $50.00 each for City of
Acworth residents and $60 for non-residents. With the table you get 6 chairs
and one parking pass. This parking pass will allow you to park at Cauble Park.
The evening of the concert parking at Cauble Park is by pass only, but you are
not guaranteed a parking spot with the pass; so please plan on arriving early.
If you do not have a parking pass or if the parking if full, you will need to park
downtown and take a shuttle down to the park. This is a free shuttle service. If
you choose to park downtown, shuttles will pick you up at the city hall parking
lot and the post office parking lot. Shuttles will begin running at 5:00 p.m.

Get in the mood for summer and enjoy the talent of some great home grown musicians!

Visit www.acworth.org/aprd to reserve a table TODAY!

The first week of the summer months ushers in the First Friday Art Walk on Marietta Square. A self-guided tour around the Square will connect you with more than 30 merchants who will host artists in their stores. Participating merchants will host in-store events and stay open until at least 8:00 pm in the evening.

This month's First Friday Art Walk will feature Artists' Alley: an intimate exhibit of juried artists showing wide variety of styles and will be located in warehouse space at Dupre's Antique Market, 17 Whitlock Avenue. Artists will also give demonstrations around Square. The event is held from 5-9 pm and gives you plenty of time to relax and visit many of the participating merchants.

Pick up a map at one of the shops (see Art Walk Banner in the window), choose your own route, and visit at least 15 merchants and enter to win prizes. For more information call 770-429-1115 or visit www.mariettasquare.com

Don't forget to bring your appetite to be satisfied at one of the many outstanding restaurants on the Square that never disappoint!