Local Things To Do: December 6-11
From Staff Reports
Plenty to do the remainder of the week in and around Coweta County as the Holiday Season gets into high gear.
Below is the calendar for December 6-11. If you have an event to submit for a future Weekend Guide, email [email protected].
DECEMBER 8 / THURSDAY
NEWNAN THEATRE COMPANY: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE – A LIVE RADIO PLAY
December 8-11 (Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. / Sunday at 3 p.m.) This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. The story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. Tickets range from $15 to $25. For tickets, visit newnantheatre.org.
COWETA PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Various events taking place at respective Coweta branches. For info: cowetapubliclibrary.org
• Adult Grab/Go Crafts at Powell, All day
• Story Time at Powell, 11 a.m.
• Too Cute Angel Paper Art at Central Library, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Vision Board Workshop at Powell Branch, 12 p.m.
• Homework Help at Grantville, 3 p.m.
• Christmas Escape Room at Powell Branch, 4 p.m.
NAACP ANNUAL EVENT
Moreland Mill, 7 Main Street, Moreland
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. … This is Power. Dr. Adrienne Booth Johnson will be the Keynote Speaker. This Fundraiser is an honored tradition for NAACP Branches to raise essential funds to effect change and advance the cause of civil and human rights in America. Additionally, this event provides an opportunity to recognize community leaders, local businesses, and national corporations as well as emerging leaders. Holiday Attire. Tickets and Sponsorships available. naacpcoweta.org
DECEMBER 9 / FRIDAY
6TH ANNUAL POLAR EXPRESS PJ PARTY AT NEWNAN CARNEGIE LIBRARY
1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770-683-1347
6 p.m. … Join them for cookie decorating & hot chocolate. The movie will start promptly at 6:30 p.m. Feel free to bring blankets and pillows, chairs will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/467544075917
COWETA PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Various events taking place at respective Coweta branches. For info: cowetapubliclibrary.org
• Chapter Chat at Senoia Branch, 11 a.m.
• What’s Cooking on TikTok? At Grantville Branch, 4 p.m.
DECEMBER 10 / SATURDAY
2022 ANNUAL NEWNAN CHRISTMAS PARADE
Downtown Newnan
6 p.m. … This year’s theme is Gingerbread Christmas and includes new award categories: most creative, most original, best use of parade theme, the Elfin award (children participation), and the people’s choice.
SENOIA FARMERS MARKET
40 Travis Street, Senoia
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. … Produce, vendors and artisans. Every Saturday.
SELFIES AT THE AVENUE WITH HOLIDAY CHARACTERS
239 City Circle, Peachtree City • 770-486-6587
1 to 3 p.m. … Guests can take selfies with their favorite holiday characters as they stroll the Avenue. On Dec. 10 – Christmas Mickey & Minnie Mouse; Dec. 18 – The Grinch & Cindy Lou Who.
DECEMBER 11 / SUNDAY
CHRISTMAS CAROLING AT THE AVENUE
239 City Circle, Peachtree City • 770-486-6587
2 to 5 p.m. … Get in the Christmas spirit listening to the Atlanta Carolers as they stroll The Avenue this holiday season! Other dates – Dec. 11 (2 to 5 p.m.) and Dec. 17 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.).
CHRISTMAS WITH THE MASTERWORKS COMMUNITY CHORALE
The Nixon Centre, 1525 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan • 770-254-2787
2:30 p.m. … Program to include portions of Messian and various seasonal choruses. Additional performances by: The Inspirations of FUMC, other guest soloists, instrumentalists, Celtic dancers and audience sing-along of the Hallelujah chorus. For more info, visit thenixoncentre.net or masterworkscommunitychorale.com.
SENOIA CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES
Downtown Senoia • 770-727-9173
This self-guided tour gives you access to a charming collection of some beautiful homes in downtown Senoia. Each homeowner takes great pride in decorating their home for the Christmas season and will showcase Senoia’s beauty throughout the event. There is a total of 8 stops on this year’s tour. 6 of the stops are homes, and The Veranda Bed & Breakfast, and the Senoia Historic Society on the tour as well. Ticket booklets are $25 and can be picked at Senoia Welcome Center, located at 68 Main Street in downtown Senoia.
LIVE AND LOCAL MUSIC
Local Venues – December 6-11
ABIDE BREWING COMPANY
130 Werz Industrial Blvd., Newnan
Check out their Facebook Page for live music dates.
12/9 … Twice Shy, 6 p.m.
12/10 … Daniel Toole, 3 p.m.
THE ALAMO
19 W. Court Square, Newnan • 770-683-2526
Call ahead to check on Live music dates. Open Mic Night every Sunday, 6-9 p.m.
Come out to see local talent and sign up to play! De Shawn Parker is your Host.
BRICKHOUSE LAGRANGE
141 Main Street, LaGrange • 706-298-5485
Live music every Friday and Saturday nights.
Food and drink specials all week. Thursday is Karaoke Night.
THE CELLAR / THE BAYS
20 Jefferson Street, Newnan • 770-683-6328
Live Jazz on Wednesdays, Acoustic on Thursdays in The Bays, Live Music Friday & Saturday Nights
12/7 … Jackie Green
12/8 … 2unes – Atlanta based Jazz artist
12/9 … The Band One (Bays) – Georgia based variety band / Maury Allums (Cellar)
12/10 … Sundowner Motel – Americana, alt-country and folk
COCHRAN MILL BREWERY
27 Word Street, Fairburn • 770-892-1539
12/9 … Mary Martin, 6 p.m.
GRAZING HERE
2850 Hwy. 54, Peachtree City • 770-486-2696
All Shows begin at 8 p.m.
12/9 … Crossroads Rebellion
12/10 … Limited Edition
HUNTER’S CANTINA
1875 East Main Street, Hogansville • 706-637-9444
Family oriented Mexican cantina and grill with friendly atmosphere and live music. Live Music every Wednesday.
12/7 … Twice Shy, 6 p.m.
LINE CREEK BREWING COMPANY
150 Huddleston Road, Peachtree City • 678-545-6024
Shows start at 6 p.m.
12/10 … Vinyl Birds – one of my favorite groups with Andrew Cranford fronting
LINE CREEK BUS BARN
300 City Center Parkway, Fayetteville • 770-731-1641
Most shows are 6-9 p.m. except on Market Day
12/9 … Tyler Walker
12/10… The Hot Toddies – featuring Michelle Malone and Doug Kees expect your favorite versions of Holiday music. It will be a party.
THE MAD MEXICAN
2 East Court Square, Newnan • 770-683-9545
Come for great food and live local music.
12/7 … Lerogie
12/9 … Chad Jernigan
12/10 … Larry Mills
OLD COURTHOUSE TAVERN
105 Glynn Street South, Fayetteville GA 30214 • 678-489-3888
Marvelous Marvin presents Saturday Night Blues on the Southside, 8:30 pm – the best local and regional blues!
PURE LIFE HOUSE OF MUSIC
206 Clark St., LaGrange • 706-443-4838
A true listening room featuring hidden treasures & legendary singer/songwriters in an intimate setting.
12/10 … Barry Waldrep w/Stan Foster – exceptional and accomplished musicians, American bluegrass and rock-n-roll with Phil Proctor
REDNECK GOURMET UNDER THE BRICKS
11 North Court Square, Newnan • 770-251-0092
12/8 … The Hot Toddies – Christmas Show & Album Release 7:30 p.m.
RPM FULL SERVICE
15 Jackson Street, Newnan • 770-683-1414
Every Sunday music on the pet-friendly patio, Karaoke every weekend, Open Mic Wednesdays at 8:30 pm.
Call ahead for music lineup.
