Oct/Nov Locations Calendar
Chattahoochee Bend State Park
425 Bobwhite Way
Newnan
http://gastateparks.org/ChattahoocheeBend
770.254.7271
Paws in the Park
Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bring your four-legged best friend on a hike on the River Trail. Make friends with other dog friendly people and learn how to make toys for your pets. Meet at the River Trail entrance in the Day Use Area.Dogs must be on leash no longer than 6 feet. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
Archery at the Park
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2-4 p.m.
Come shoot at the target and see how you do! Beginners and experts welcome. We will have all the equipment to teach you everything you need to know. Ages 8 and older welcome. Meet at the Day Use Area archery range. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
Glow in the Dark Bowling
Saturday, Oct. 21, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Grab your glow sticks and light bracelets and come out for family fun outdoor bowling. Bring a dim light or use glow sticks for light (no bright phone lights or flashlights, please). All ages. Cash only. $3 per person $5 parking.
Hooch Hike and Paddle
Saturday, Oct. 28, 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Get the best of both worlds at the Bend — a 5.5 mile hike up the Riverside Trail to the bend boat launch and break for lunch. Then, a short instruction session to get you on your way; a nice, easy paddle back down the Chattahoochee. Boats are available to rent or bring your own. Register in advance, space is limited. Ages 10+ $12 per person plus $30 boat rental. $5 parking.
Coweta County Calendar of Events
www.explorecoweta.com
Annual Sacred Heart Singing
Sunday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Downtown Historic Courthouse
This is a free event. Come and stay as long as you like. We will have loaner books if you would like to try to sing the four part harmony a capella style singing. Lunch will be at the Carnegie Library from 12-1. Please bring a covered dish and share with everyone.
The Donald W. Nixon Centre for Performing & Visual Arts
1523 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan
www.thenixoncentre.net
770.254.2787
Mountain Faith Band
Sunday, Oct. 15, 3 p.m.
Since 2000, The Mountain Faith Band has performed their unique brand of Americana / Roots music to audiences from coast to coast. When their tour schedule allows, you may find the band performing a prepared program to promote literacy and character education at elementary and high schools along their route. Getting to know MFB is easy; their humility, kindness and love of community shines through on stage and casual conversation.
Masterworks Concert
Sunday, Oct. 22, 2-4:30 p.m.
Catapult
Friday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m.
An America’s Got Talent finalist from Season 8, Catapult features incredible dancers who work behind a screen to create magical shadow silhouettes of shapes from the world around us. Be amazed as you watch their bodies transform into a mountain, an elephant, a dragon, even a helicopter! You’ll never figure out how they do it, and you won’t know what they will create next – you’ll be surprised and delighted again and again. Packed with hundreds of shape transformation, the show is full of humor, emotion and engaging stories.
Face 2 Face: Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel
Friday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m.
Touring as Billy Joel and Elton John “Face-2-Face” Tribute Show has sold out shows at The House Of Blues, The Fillmore, and many other theaters around the country! This show features all of the hits from both legendary artists.
Ian Gindes
Thursday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
Acclaimed for his dramatic and athletic performances, Dr. Ian Gindes is a gifted American pianist. His ability to tackle intense passages and yet have a sensitive singing tone has captivated audiences while attracting the attention of well-known classical musicians. His performances have drawn high praise from critics, performers, and audience members alike.
Main Street Newnan
6 First Avenue, Newnan
www.mainstreetnewnan.com
770.253.8283
Oktoberfest
Friday, Oct. 13, 5 to 9 p.m.
The Oktoberfest celebration is designed to bring beer enthusiasts downtown to enjoy a night of tasting craft brews. Over 30+ downtown businesses participants extend their business hours, and their hospitality, to downtown guest to serve as tasting locations for the different varieties of craft beer that is available for sampling
Newnan Yoga and Wellness Festival
Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Greenville St. Park
Local yoga and wellness instructors will treat attendees to nearly four hours of FREE class instruction offered in 30-35 minute increments. Take one or take ’em all – the choice is yours! What better way to introduce yourself to the amazing local offerings of our best and brightest yoga, mindfulness/mediation, Tai Chi/Qi Gong, and Pilates practitioners.
Munchkin Masquerade
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m.
During the Munchkin Masquerade, preschool aged children from around the greater Newnan- Coweta area gather in downtown Newnan around the courthouse square to collect treats from downtown businesses. Costumes are always welcomed and encouraged.
Market Day
Saturday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Market Day is hosted by Main Street Newnan every month from April-December, around the courthouse square in downtown Newnan. The market showcases a variety of handmade, homemade, and homegrown products created by local artisans, artists, and farmers. It features 50 unique booths with new vendors and one-of-a-kind items each month
Sip and See
Thursday, Nov. 9, 5 to 8 p.m.
During the Holiday Sip-and-See, downtown retail establishments extend their normal business hours to introduce their holiday gift items and offer special promotions or discounts. This event is a great opportunity to get an early start on holiday shopping! Participating businesses will serve hor d’oeuvres and beverages during the event.
Newnan Theatre Company
24 First Avenue
Newnan
http://www.newnantheatre.org
770.683.6282
Evil Dead: The Musical
Music and lyrics by Christopher Bond, Frank Cipolla, Melissa Morris, and George Reinblatt
Book by George Reinblatt
Oct 19–22, 26–29
Based on Sam Raimi’s 80s cult classic films, EVIL DEAD tells the tale of 5 college kids who travel to a cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force. And although it may sound like a horror, it’s not! The songs are hilariously campy and the show is bursting with more farce than a Monty Python skit
Extremities
By William Mastrosimone
Nov 9–12, 16–19
Marjorie is home alone when Raul enters through her unlocked door and attempts to attack and rape her. The tables turn when Marjorie is able to subdue Raul and keep him tied up in her fireplace. When Terry and Patricia, Marjorie’s roommates, come home, they are shocked and begin discussing how to handle the situation: call the police or take matters into their own hands?
Newnan-Coweta Historical Society
McRitchie-Hollie Museum
75 Jackson Street, Newnan
Newnancowetahistoricalsociety.com
770.251.0207
Tomb Tales & Art Fest Oct. 14
Saturday, Oct. 14
Tickets available at NCHS and online at Eventbrite.com
Join NCHS as we tour at dusk through Newnan’s Historic Oak Hill Cemetery on a guided walk of select gravesites. Storytellers and guides captivate guests with lively, engaging tales while dancers, musicians and artists also contribute to this special event that celebrates living, history and the arts. Limited tickets available. Tours, $22 Adults / $11 Children 12 and under, start every 20 minutes from McRitchie-Hollis Museum, 74 Jackson St., Newnan
The Carnegie Library
1 LaGrange Street
Newnan
770.683.1347
https://www.newnancarnegie.com
The Carnegie provides a central dynamic gathering place that serves residents of all ages and backgrounds as well as community organizations, with a non-circulating reading room, children’s area, and meeting spaces enhanced by an art gallery. It seeks to be an integral part of the community by offering print and electronic materials, services, and programs to adults and children to enrich daily lives.
SPORTS
FOOTBALL
Atlanta Falcons
Oct. 15, Sunday vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m.
Nov. 12, Sunday vs. Dallas Cowboys, 4:25 p.m.
Nov. 26, Sunday vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 p.m.
Home Games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
SOCCER
Atlanta United
Oct. 22, Sunday vs. Toronto FC, 4 p.m.
Home Games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
BASKETBALL
Atlanta Hawks
Oct. 9, Monday vs. Memphis Grizzlies (Exh.), 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 12, Thursday vs. Dallas Mavericks (Exh.), 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 27, Friday vs. Denver Nuggets, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 29, Sunday vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 3:30 p.m.
Nov. 3, Friday vs. Houston Rockets, 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 6, Monday vs. Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 15, Wednesday vs. Sacramento Kings, 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 18, Saturday vs. Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m.
Home Exhibition Games at McCamish Pavilion.
Home Regular Season Games at Philips Arena.
For ticket info, call 404-878-3000 or 866-715-1500 or visit: nba.com/hawks
LIVE MUSIC
The Alamo
19 W Ct Square, Newnan
(770) 683-2526
http://thealamonewnan.com/event-calendar/
Crackerbarn
Friday, Oct. 20, 9 p.m.
Custard Pie
Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 p.m.
$5 cover
Corbette Jackson
Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 p.m.
Soul Sessions with Tyler Wallace
Every Sunday, 4 to 8 p.m.
Sweetland Amphitheater
110 Smith Street
LaGrange, GA 30240
Sweetland Craft Beer and Music Festival ‘17
Saturday, Oct. 21, 4 to 9 p.m.
The second annual Sweetland Craft Beer & Music Festival is an outdoor festival featuring breweries from across the southeast and beyond on the Great Lawn at Sweetland. The festival features great live music, local food vendors, lawn games, a SEC football viewing area & more.
The Fred
201 McIntosh Trail
Peachtree City, 30269
770-631-0630
The Cellar
20 Jefferson Street
Newnan
770-683-6328
http://www.thecellarnewnan.com/events
Chastain Park
140 W Wieuca Rd NW
Atlanta
(404) 233-2227
https://www.chastainseries.com/calendar.php
Willie Nelson
Saturday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Evanesence
Friday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m.
Philips Arena
1 Philips Dr NW
(at Centennial Olympic Park Dr)
Atlanta
(404) 878-3000
http://philipsarena.com
Imagine Dragons
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Jim Gaffigan
Noble Ape Tour
Saturday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m.
Marc Anthony
Sunday, NOv. 12, 7 p.m.
Jay-Z
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m.
Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St NE
(at Ponce de Leon Ave NE)
Atlanta
(404) 881-2100
http://foxtheatre.org
Ghost Tours
Oct 17-31
PJ Masks
Oct. 21
David Sedaris
Oct. 22
The Color Purple
Ot. 24-29
Ringo Starr
Nov. 11
Hillary Clinton Live
Nov. 13
Serenbe Playhouse
9110 Selborne Lane Suite 210
Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268
770-463-1110
The Sleepy Hollow Experience
Sept. 28 – Nov. 5
Wed-Sun, 8 p.m.
Late show Fri-Sat, 10:30 p.m.
The Legacy Theatre
1175 Senoia Road
Suite C
Tyrone, GA., 30290
http://www.thelegacytheatre.org/
Lend Me a Tenor
Sept. 29 to Oct. 22
Southside Theatre Company
PO Box 616
Fairburn, GA 30213
770-969-0956
http://www.stgplays.com/
Southern Comforts
Oct. 19-21
Evening performances (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) begin at 8:00 PM. Sunday Matinee Performances begin at 2:30PM.
MOVIES
NCG Cinemas at Fischer Crossings
55 Fischer Crossings Blvd.
Sharpsburg, GA 30277
678-326-4460
www.ncgmovies.com
Regal Cinemas Georgian 14
Ashley Park
237 Newnan Crossing Bypass
Newnan, GA 30265
Phone:(844) 462-7342
http://www.regmovies.com
Carmike 10
87 Newnan Station Dr.
Newnan, GA 30265
Phone:(770) 252-8110
https://www.carmike.com/ga/carmike-10-newnan-ga
