The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … July 19-20-21
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (July 19-20-21).
If you are looking for local and live music this weekend, check out what’s going on in our LOCAL MUSIC CALENDAR.
Also, we have all the sports schedules for the weekend with the Braves, United and Dream, plus UGA in the NCAA Men’s Baseball Super Regionals. Check it out by visiting our SPORTS ON TV CALENDAR.
If you are looking for a place to eat, take a look at our JOINTS DIRECTORY.
Check with each event to see if it is weather permitting / rain or shine. All events are subject to change. For the latest in Newnan Weather, click HERE.
To submit an event, email [email protected].
FRIDAY, JULY 19
SENOIA ALIVE AFTER 5
5-9 p.m., Downtown Senoia
This is the BBQ and Blues-themed event! It features live music from the Kris Youmans Band, food trucks and vendors selling handcrafted artisan goods, jewelry, artwork and much more. Many of the downtown shops and restaurants will stay open late, offering special deals and discounts.
SUNSET SOUNDS
7-10 p.m., Drake Field, 155 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City
Rock out under the stars at this free community event!
ANNIE
7 p.m., The Legacy Theater, 1175 Senoia Road, Suite C, Tyrone • 404-895-1473 • legacytheater.com
Get ready to embark on a heartwarming journey filled with hope, humor, and unforgettable melodies as The Legacy Theatre proudly presents Annie. Set against the backdrop of 1930s New York City, “Annie” tells the timeless tale of a spunky orphan girl with a heart of gold and an unwavering belief that the sun will come out tomorrow. When Annie finds herself in the clutches of the cantankerous Miss Hannigan, her luck takes a turn for the better when she is chosen to spend the holidays with billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Along the way, Annie’s infectious optimism touches the lives of everyone she meets, proving that even in the darkest of times, a little bit of hope can go a long way. For tickets, click HERE.
SATURDAY, JULY 20
COWETA COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET
8:30 a.m., Asa Powell Expo Center, 197 Temple Avenue, Newnan • 770-254-2620
Your favorite farm families and vendors return alongside exciting new additions, all eager to meet you at the Coweta County Farmer’s Market! In addition, Coweta County UGA Extension’s Family & Consumer Science Agent will join us this season with fun cooking demos, food safety tips and children’s activities. Plus, don’t miss the chance to meet your new furry best friend, as Coweta County Animal Services will be on-site offering pet adoptions.
SENOIA FARMER’S MARKET
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 40 Travis Street, Senoia
Locally-sourced Farmer’s Market, every Saturday.
PEACHTREE CITY MARKET
9 a.m.- 1 p.m., Aberdeen Village Shopping Center, Aberdeen Parkway, Peachtree City
Approximately 60 vendors offering a variety of fresh produce, poultry, beef and pork, bread, sweet treats and more. Also live music.
SERENBE FARMERS MARKET
9 a.m.- 1 p.m., The Grange Green, 10640 Serenbe Lane, Chattahoochee Hills
The Serenbe Farmers Market hosts Growers, Artisans, Craft-makers, and Healthy Food Producers. Parking is available along Serenbe Lane in Grange.
AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES
10-11 a.m., Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Come on a hike to find lizards, skinks and frogs. Get to know where to look for them and how to identify them Limited to 10 participants $5 per person $2.50 per child under 16 years old. $5 parking.
THE SHARPSBURG MARKET
10 a.m.- 2 p.m., 105 Main Street, Sharpsburg
Bring family and friends to enjoy this weekend’s The Sharpsburg Market! The Sharpsburg Market is hosted by Team Hungry (student-led nonprofit) to cultivate community in our local area. At The Sharpsburg Market, you will find a collection of local vendors with all kinds of wonderful goods for you to browse. Come and enjoy your Saturday in this gem of a town nestled not far from East Coweta High School.
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE FINALE PARTY
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Central Library, 85 Literary Lane, Newnan
Celebrate the end of summer vacation with the Coweta Public Library System’s Summer Reading Challenge Finale Party. Rain or Shine. Featured performer “The Quite A Catch Adventure Hour” presented by juggler Ron Anglin. Plus much more – Cricket’s Petting Zoo, free ice cream, giant games, face painting, arts and crafts, ballooning and Chick-fil-A.
ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH
10 a.m.-9 p.m., Smallcakes Cupcakery, 113 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan • 770-252-1400
Come by either day – Saturday, July 20th or Sunday, July 21st for a Cupcake Decorating Station, Free Snacks, Cupcake Giveaway, School Supply Giveaway and Photo Booth. Don’t miss out on this super fun weekend, plus some awesome deals on cupcakes all day.
SUMMER MUSICAL: DISNEY’S FROZEN JR.
11 a.m., 2 p.m., Wadsworth Auditorium, 25 Jefferson Street, Newnan
Come beat the heat at the theatre for two shows and get FROZEN! Join Anna, Elsa and the rest of the beloved characters for an awesome show full of adventure, love and laughs! Presented by Steppin’ Out Performing Arts. Tickets are available by clicking HERE.
PATIO PAW-TY FOR HEARTS N HOMES
Noon-10 p.m., Line Creek Brewing The Reserve, 18 Savannah Street, Newnan • 770-755-6734
Help raise funds for Hearts ‘n Homes. $1/pint sold all day will go to HnH. Grab some eats from Renegade Chef (12-9 p.m.). Dusty Roads Duo will be playing live music from 7-10 p.m. Adoptable doggos will be trying to find their furever homes from 4-8 p.m.
N.I.T.W.I.T.S. FREE IMPROV WORKSHOP
2-5 p.m., Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Join the NITWITS for a free improv workshop. You’ll learn the basic skills of improv and how to apply them to a performance. Classes will be held on Saturdays in June and July from 2-5 p.m. Get more details on the website: www.newnantheatre.org/nitwits-workshops.
ANNIE
2, 7 p.m., The Legacy Theater, 1175 Senoia Road, Suite C, Tyrone • 404-895-1473 • legacytheater.com
Get ready to embark on a heartwarming journey filled with hope, humor, and unforgettable melodies as The Legacy Theatre proudly presents Annie. For tickets, click HERE.
COWETA DUCK FEST SUMMER JEEP JAM
5-9 p.m., Dillard’s Parking Lot, 370 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan
EDITOR’S NOTE … This Event has been POSTPONED DUE TO POSSIBLE INCLEMENT WEATHER … Duck Duck Jeep! Ashley Park would like to invite all of you Jeep fans out to our 2nd Annual Jeep festival! John Hensley & Kris Youmans Band are headlining this Summer Jeep Jam Concert! Vendors, live music, food trucks, and family fun! Come on out, Coweta! We will be giving out awards for Best Presentation, Most Likely to Climb Mount Everest, Most Humorous, Best Lights, Most Ducktastic, Best Overall, etc. Open to the public. No ticket needed for spectators.
SUMMER NIGHT MARKET
7-10 p.m., Cochran Mill Brewing Co., 27 Word Street, Fairburn • 770-892-1539
Explore a diverse selection of delicious food vendors, check out stylish clothing stalls, browse through charming plant displays, and find unique arts & crafts. This exciting community event promises an experience you won’t want to miss. Join us for a night filled with fun, discovery, and the chance to find something special around every corner! See you there!
SUNDAY, JULY 21
ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH
Noon-7 p.m., Smallcakes Cupcakery, 113 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan • 770-252-1400
Come by either day – Saturday, July 20th or Sunday, July 21st for a Cupcake Decorating Station, Free Snacks, Cupcake Giveaway, School Supply Giveaway and Photo Booth. Don’t miss out on this super fun weekend, plus some awesome deals on cupcakes all day.
ANNIE
2 p.m., The Legacy Theater, 1175 Senoia Road, Suite C, Tyrone • 404-895-1473 • legacytheater.com
Get ready to embark on a heartwarming journey filled with hope, humor, and unforgettable melodies as The Legacy Theatre proudly presents Annie. For tickets, click HERE.
SOUTHERN GOSPEL QUARTET CONCERT
6 p.m., Newnan First United Methodist Church, 33 Greenville Street, Newnan
Enjoy an evening of old-fashioned gospel songs at this benefit concert for the Newnan FUMC music department. No tickets required. A love offering will be taken.
ON CLOVER ROAD AUDITIONS
7 p.m., Newnan Theatre Company, 24 First Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282 • newnantheatre.org
Newnan Theatre Company is excited to announce auditions for On Clover Road, written by Steven Dietz, directed by Holly Baker-Kreiswirth, and assistant directed by Paige Mikles. This is the Georgia premiere of this intense thriller, written by Pulitzer-nominated and Edgar Award-winning playwright Dietz. At an abandoned motel on a desolate road, a mother meets with a cult deprogrammer believing she will be reunited with her runaway daughter. What happens instead – in this smart, harrowing, edge-of-your-seat play – is something that will shock her to her core. What will a mother do to get her daughter back? Whatever it takes. Auditions will be Sunday, July 20, and Monday, July 21. No monologue is necessary. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please arrive early to fill out paperwork, submit any conflicts, and have a picture taken.
