The Weekend Guide: What To Do … May 10-11-12
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the family-friendly events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (May 10-11-12).
If you are looking for local and live music this weekend, check out what’s going on in our MUSIC CALENDAR.
Also, we have all the sports schedules for the weekend with the Braves and United. Check it out by visiting: SPORTS ON TV.
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, MAY 10
THE LOCALS MARKET
5-9 p.m., Greenville Street Park, 51 Greenville Street, Downtown Newnan
It’s a great time for the whole community. Free event with vendors, businesses, food trucks, activities, live music and more.
LADIES NIGHT IN DOWNTOWN HOGANSVILLE
6-8 p.m., Downtown Hogansville
How many hummingbirds can you find while sipping and shopping? A total of 14 businesses are participating with many drink specials, gift basket drawings, and more. Check in is at Sterling & Company, 302 East Main Street.
THE WEDDING SINGER
8 p.m., Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282 • newnantheatre.org
It’s 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. Tickets are $28 for Adults, $20 for Seniors (over 65), $20 for Students, and $15 for Children (under 10). To purchase tickets, click HERE.
SATURDAY, MAY 11
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.
GEORGIA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn • 770-964-8575
The 39th season begins this weekend. Open rain or shine each Saturday and Sunday through June 2. For information on tickets, visit garenfest.com.
BLUES PLATE SPECIAL
Noon-10 p.m., Line Creek Brewing The Reserve, 18 Savannah St., Newnan • 770-755-6734
Benefit concert consisting of 10 bands playing live music throughout the day and into the night. Proceeds go to More Music Foundation. Here’s the lineup – Sweet Grass Sally at noon, Aaron Watkins 12:45 p.m., John Hensley 1:30 p.m., Kris Youmans Band, 2:15 p.m., Leonard Washington 3:15 p.m., Frankie’s Blues Mission 4:15 p.m., Tavis Lance Mapp 5:15 p.m., Hey Dreamer 6:15 p.m., Eric Culbertson 7:15 p.m., and The Venus Kings 8:30 p.m.
ARTS’ N PARK
Noon-8 p.m., Lake Marimac Park, 148 Pylant Street, Senoia • 770-683-3724
Southern Arc Dance Theatre will host its 8th annual Artz’ N Park festival, a free, one-day event showcasing the vibrant tapestry of cultural diversity in the arts. The event is at Lake Marimac Park in Senoia. This family-friendly event promises a day of creativity, celebration, and community with food, performances, and visual displays. In addition to live performances and art displays, Artz’ N Park will feature food vendors offering a variety of culinary delights, artisanal crafts for sale, and interactive workshops where attendees can unleash their creativity. Families are encouraged to attend, with special activities.
$2,500 IN-STORE SHOPPING SPREE DRAWING
3 p.m., Great Furniture and Mattress, 4279 N. Highway 27, Carrollton • 770-830-0880
With Mother’s Day this weekend, Great Furniture and Mattress in Carrollton has the perfect gift!What about a $2,500 In-Store Shopping Spree? Doesn’t that sound like the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Or any day gift for that matter. Stop by the store, located at 4279 North Highway 27 in Carrollton, and register for a chance to win. The Drawing will be held on Saturday and you must be present to win. Only one entry per household. What’s not to like – a $2,500 Shopping Spree sponsored by Ashley Furniture in a 30,000 sq.ft. furniture showroom! Lots to choose from … sectionals, recliners, bedroom sets, dining sets, sofas, love seats and much more.
MICRO WRESTLING
7 p.m., Abide Brewing Company, 110 Werz Industrial Boulevard, Suite 130, Newnan
This show is for all ages. The Micro Wrestling Federation is a full-scale, WWE type event supported by an entire cast under five feet tall. It’s going to be pandemonium as the Micro Wrestlers body slam, bear hug, and headlock throughout an evening of nonstop action. For ticket information, click HERE.
THE WEDDING SINGER
8 p.m., Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282 • newnantheatre.org
It’s 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. Tickets are $28 for Adults, $20 for Seniors (over 65), $20 for Students, and $15 for Children (under 10). To purchase tickets, click HERE.
SUNDAY, MAY 12
GEORGIA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn • 770-964-8575
The 39th season begins this weekend. Open rain or shine each Saturday and Sunday through June 2. For information on tickets, visit garenfest.com.
THE WEDDING SINGER
3 p.m., Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282 • newnantheatre.org
It’s 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. Tickets are $28 for Adults, $20 for Seniors (over 65), $20 for Students, and $15 for Children (under 10). To purchase tickets, click HERE.
