The Weekend Guide: Things To Do November 4-5-6

From Staff Reports

Another busy weekend in-and-around Coweta County with headlining events such as the NCAA Christmas Market, Market Day, the Old South Band Invitational and the Atlanta Air Show.

Below is the calendar for November 4-5-6. If you have an event to submit for a future Weekend Guide, email [email protected].

November 4, FRIDAY

Red Cross Blood Drive
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. … at Piedmont Newnan Hospital, 745 Poplar Road, Newnan.  redcrossblood.org

Lee-King Pharmacy Holiday Open House
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. … It’s the final day of the Annual Holiday Open House at Lee-King Pharmacy in Newnan. Plenty of specials plus Virginia Rice Jewelry, Mae Wearable Art, Complimentary Gift Wrapping, Gift Basket Giveaways and more.

Friday Night Prep Football
Four of the local high school football teams still have state playoff aspirations and tonight’s results will go a long way in can punching their tickets.
Pebblebrook at East Coweta
New Manchester at Newnan
Northgate at Drew (Riverdale)
Trinity Christian at Fayette County
Brookstone School at Heritage School
Central Christian at Horizon Christian (Cumming)
*All games start at 7:30 p.m.

November 4-5-6, FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY

NCAA Christmas Market at the Fairgrounds
More than 60 vendors plus Art Education (Classroom/Demo). Shop early for original art and unique gift items. Buy tickets for a chance to win Christmas Cash and other really cool raffle items. Proceeds benefit NCAA Scholarship Fund. Special visit by Santa & Mrs! Bring your kids, say hello, and take a selfie with Santa! Support local artists and fine crafters, enjoy some food, fun, and community fellowship. Free admission and parking. Cash, check, and credit cards accepted. 275 Pine Road, Newnan, GA 30263. Hours are: Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun. Noon to 4 p.m.Nov. 4 Santa and Mrs Claus Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sun. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

November 5, SATURDAY

Senoia Farmers Market
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. … at 40 Travis St. Produce, vendors and artisans. EVERY Saturday.

Old South Southeastern Invitational
Performances begin at 12:30 p.m. and end at 8:45 p.m. … The 43rd Annual Band Competition event features 17 high school bands and takes place at Newnan High School’s Drake Stadium. You can find tickets here: https://www.newnanband.org/oldsouth

Mental Health Ultra Marathon (10k, Half, 50k)
8 a.m. … at  Brown’s Mill  hosted by Event by Pathways Center Mental Health and Coweta County Parks & Recreation ultrasignup.com/register.aspx

Main Street Newnan Market Day & Pickin’ on the Square
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. … Court Square, Downtown Newnan. Market Day has a variety of handmade, homemade, and homegrown products created by local folk. Pickin’ on the Square invites musicians with an acoustic instrument  to join and play.  mainstreetnewnan.com

November 5 & 6, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Atlanta Air Show Featuring The Blue Angels
11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days … Gates open at 9 a.m. at Atlanta Regional Airport at Falcon Field, 7 Falcon Drive. Peachtree City, GA 30269. airshowatlanta.com

Local and Live Music

November 4-5-6, FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY

ABIDE BREWING COMPANY
130 Werz Industrial Blvd., Newnan
Check out their Facebook Page for live music dates.
11/4 … Daniel Toole, 2 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.

BIG SHOTS KITCHEN & BAR
102 B Guthrie Way, Peachtree City • 770-629-5591
Every Sunday … Jeanine Duke, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

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
11/4 … Pete & Pete
11/5 … The Band ONE – variety band playing all genres

GRAZING HERE
2850 Hwy. 54, Peachtree City • 770-486-2696
All Shows begin at 8 p.m.
11/4 … 6 Feet Back
11/5 … Phil & The Blanks

HOLLONVILLE OPRY HOUSE AT TURIN UMC
20 Longstreet Avenue, Turin
Music every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month starting at 6:30 pm.
Gospel, Bluegrass & Country • Good Music, Good Fellowship
11/5 … Highway 5 Overdrive, Luther’s Mountain, Kirkland & Friends

THE MAD MEXICAN
2 East Court Square, Newnan • 770-683-9545
Come for great food and live local music.
11/4 … Twice Shy – Georgia based acoustic duo, Tony Stephens harmonica, Scott Glisman on guitar
11/5 … Gracie May – up and coming artist playing electric guitar and covering some great tunes

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!

PICKIN’ ON THE SQUARE
Downtown Newnan
The 1st Saturday of every month! (Around the Newnan Courthouse). All ages and levels of play welcome. Join in the fun by singing along or bring your acoustic instrument. Lots of networking for musicians going on during the performances.
11/5 … 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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.
11/5  … Jess Jocoy – atmospheric Americana – an ethereal sound with organic roots & Airpark music that’s honest & ever evolving

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.
11/6 … Daniel Toole, 1 p.m.

SENOIA BEER COMPANY
1 Main Street, Senoia GA
11/4 … Mary Martin

SUMMERGROVE GOLF CLUB
335 SummerGrove Parkway, Newnan • 770-251-1800
Friday Night Dinner & Music
11/4 … The Dreamers