The Weekend: Things To Do March 15-16-17
From Staff Reports
The official start of spring actually begins on March 20 at 5:38 p.m., but this weekend in Coweta County certainly has a spring feel to it.
Folks of all ages will find plenty to do heading into St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday.
On Friday, the Peachtree Kids Market and Cotton & Clover Marketplace highlight events during the day while the Kris Youmans Band headlines live music at The Alamo in downtown Newnan.
Saturday, the 13th Annual Shamrock Run takes to the streets in Newnan at 8 a..m. while the Friends of Wadsworth series continues at the Wadsworth Auditorium.
And Sunday, a huge day is set for Maguire’s Irish Pub in Senoia and the Young People’s Concert are the highlighted events.
Weather-wise, Coweta County finally gets a break. The rain system moving through this morning will be moving out later today and the forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for sunny skies with highs near 60 degrees. Lows at night will be in the upper 30s.
Below is the day-to-day listing of events in the area. To have your event published, please email [email protected].
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
Exercise is Medicine
The Carnegie Library hosts this 45-minute class on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. A wellness class for prevention and management of chronic disease conditions. Call for details.
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
770-683-1347 • 1 LaGrange St., Newnan
https://www.newnancarnegie.com
Peachtree Kids Market Spring/Summer Sale
At Crosspointe Church in Peachtree City. This unique, upscale seasonal consignment and overstock sale is where you’ll find all types of high quality, gently used clothing styles from classic to funky and everything in between. We also feature NEW boutique and home trunk show overstocks, nursery items and toys. As a shopper, imagine all of the distinctive brands you know and love in the very best condition and at unbeatable prices.
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
401 Dividend Drive, Peachtree City
Red Cross Blood Drive
At the Peachtree City Library. Walk-ins welcome. Use sponsor code: PTC Library when making an appointment.
10 a.m.3 p.m.
770-631-2520 • 201 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City
March Market at Cotton & Clover Marketplace
Open just one weekend a month (Thursday thru Sunday), Cotton and Clover is an occasional marketplace where antique, vintage & handmade meet new modern living. At our market you will find inspiring ideas, vintage and antiques, furniture, unique finds, architectural salvage, one of a kind designs, handmade goods and much more.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
678-675-4744 • 19 Millard Farmer Boulevard, Ste. E1, Newnan
Newnan Trolley Service
This free service is offered to take riders from downtown Newnan to Ashley Park. Runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Pickup locations at City Hall, the Governor Ellis Arnall Parking Lot on Madison Street, and Ashley Park near DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse.
1-8 p.m.
The Boys Next Door
At the Newnan Theatre Company. The Boys Next Door tells the story of four men with various mental disabilities who have been placed in a group home. It takes place over a two-month period and shows, through a series of vignettes, how the men are trying to fit in and find their place in society again. The men, as well as their caretaker, Jack, have their work cut out for them as they deal with people around them and the world.
8 p.m.
Tickets: $17 Adults; $13 Seniors/Students; $10 Kids (10-and-under)
770-683-6282 • 24 First Avenue, Newnan
http://www.newnantheatre.org/
Local and Live Music
From Kris Youmans’ Music calendar each month in The Paper.
The Alamo – Kris Youmans Band, 9 p.m. • 19 West Court Square, Newnan
The Brickhouse – Chuckie P & Right Swipes, 6-10 p.m.; Chris Ferrera & Common Good, 10 p.m. • 80 Newnan Station, Newnan
The Cellar/The Bays – John Paul Berry, 9 p.m. • 20B Jefferson Street, Newnan
Grazing Here – Final Answer Band, 9 p.m. • 2850 Highway 54, Peachtree City
The Mad Mexican – JT Murphy Live, 6 p.m. • 2 East Court Square, Newnan
SummerGrove Golf Club – Table 18, 7 p.m. • 335 SummerGrove Parkway, Newnan
Vinyl Records/Brown’s Guitar Mill – Open Mic Night, p.m., 28 South Court Square, Newnan
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
13th Annual ShamRock Run
Sponsored by the Newnan Junior Service League. Charity run which benefits Abby’s Angels Foundation. The ShamRock Run is a 5K or 10K USATF certified course and a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Come take a run through downtown Newnan’s beautiful historic neighborhoods and charming court square. Race day registration begins at 6:30 a.m. The Leprechaun Dash starts at 7:45 a.m. with the ShamRock Run set for 8 a.m.
8 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Downtown Newnan
Peachtree Kids Market Spring/Summer Sale
At Crosspointe Church in Peachtree City continues into its second day. Select items are half-price.
8 a.m.-Noon
401 Dividend Drive, Peachtree City
Piedmont Healthcare Walk With A Doc
At Peachtree City Market. Endocrinologist Annie Morrissey M.D. will lead Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s first Walk with on Peachtree City’s cart paths. Free event.
8:15 – 11:15 a.m.
215 Northlake Drive, Peachtree City
Register: piedmont.org/walkwithadoc
Eye-Spy Camera Scavenger Hunt at The Bend
New Eye-Spy Camera Scavenger Hunt at the Chattahoochee Bend State Park. Bring your camera and take a look around our park for the items on our scavenger hunt list. Take a picture with each item on our list and bring your completed list and pictures to the office to claim your prize. Stop by the visitor center to pick up your scavenger hunt checkoff list. Event is free.
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$5 parking
770-254-7271 • 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan
March Market at Cotton & Clover Marketplace
Continues its four-day weekend schedule. More information above in Friday’s item.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
678-675-4744 • 19 Millard Farmer Boulevard, Ste. E1, Newnan
Maguire’s St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Celebration
In downtown Senoia. Beer tent open from Noon to 8 p.m. and entertainment inside begins at 6 p.m. No reservations needed.
10 a.m. – 2 a.m.
770-727-3020 • 42 Main Street, Senoia
https://maguiresirishpub.com/
Peach Blossom Festival
At the Moreland Mill. Vendors include handmade artisans from crochet, soaps, jewelry, tin can art and more. Food vendors include Hunter’s BBQ and Shaved Ice.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
7 Main Street, Moreland
Orchard Hills Church Ladies Spring Tea
Guest speaker Nikki Babcock will discuss Living in the Power of your God Given Personality. $10 tickets include brunch, tea, and prizes.
10 a.m. – Noon
17 Gordon Road, Newnan
For tickets: orchardhillschurch.com/ladiestea
St. Patrick’s Day Craft at The Bend
Join our Park Naturalist at the Chattahoochee Bend State Park and make a St. Patrick’s Day craft just in time for the big day. Meet at the Visitor Center porch.
Noon -1 p.m.
$3 plus $5 parking
770-254-7271 • 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan
Newnan Trolley Service
This free service is offered to take riders from downtown Newnan to Ashley Park. Runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Pickup locations at City Hall, the Governor Ellis Arnall Parking Lot on Madison Street, and Ashley Park near DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse.
1-8 p.m.
Honoring Women Through Stories
The Peachtree City Library and the Southern Crescent Storytellers present “Honor Women Through Stories.” This all ages event features stories about visionary women who are champions of peace and non-violence. This year we honor women who have led efforts to end war, violence, and injustice and pioneered the use of non-violence to change society. No registration required. Held in the Floy Farr Room.
2-3 p.m.
770-631-2520 • 201 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City
2019 Friends of Wadsworth
At the Wadsworth Auditorium in downtown Newnan. Sponsored by the Newnan Cultural Arts Commission. Performances from Courtenay Budd (soprano/host), Chee-Yun (violin), Erica Switzer (piano), Yves Dharamraj (cello) and Todd Palmer (clarinet).
7 p.m.
Tickets: $25 general admission, $10 Students and Seniors.
770-253-2682, Ext. 237 • 25 Jefferson Street, Newnan
brownpapertickets.com
Benefit Concert at Flat Creek Baptist Church
Featuring Southern Crescent Chorale, Masterworks Chorale, and East Coweta High School Chamber Choir at the Flat Creek Baptist Church in Fayetteville. The event is free. Donations are requested to benefit Christian City Children & Family Programs.
7 p.m.
770-716-1231 • 161 Flat Creek Trail, Fayetteville
southerncrescentchorale.org
The Boys Next Door
At the Newnan Theatre Company. Information on this event above.
8 p.m.
Tickets: $17 Adults; $13 Seniors/Students; $10 Kids (10-and-under)
770-683-6282 • 24 First Avenue, Newnan
http://www.newnantheatre.org/
Local and Live Music
From Kris Youmans’ Music calendar each month in The Paper.
The Alamo – II Tone Def St. Patty’s Day Throw Down, 9 p.m. • 19 West Court Square, Newnan
The Brickhouse – Lerogie, Noon; Mark & Adam, 2 p.m.; Jackie Coach Green, 4 p.m.; Thomas Tillman & Mark Johnson, 6-10 p.m.; Chris Ferrara & Common Good, 10 p.m. • 80 Newnan Station, Newnan
The Cellar/The Bays – DJ Erok, 9 p.m. • 20B Jefferson Street, Newnan
Grazing Here – The Parker House Band, 9 p.m. • 2850 Highway 54, Peachtree City
The Mad Mexican – Ellis Lowery Live, 6 p.m. • 2 East Court Square
SummerGrove Golf Club – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Lisdoonvarna, 7 p.m. • 335 SummerGrove Parkway, Newnan
SUNDAY, MARCH 17
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Maguire’s St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Celebration
In downtown Senoia. Irish Breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Beer tent opens from noon to 8 p.m. and entertainment inside begins at 1 p.m. No reservations needed.
8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
770-727-3020 • 42 Main Street, Senoia
https://maguiresirishpub.com/
Newnan Trolley Service
This free service is offered to take riders from downtown Newnan to Ashley Park. Runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Pickup locations at City Hall, the Governor Ellis Arnall Parking Lot on Madison Street, and Ashley Park near DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse.
1-8 p.m.
March Market at Cotton & Clover Marketplace
Continues its four-day weekend schedule. More information above in Friday’s item.
1-5 p.m.
678-675-4744 • 19 Millard Farmer Boulevard, Ste. E1, Newnan
Young People’s Concert
Part of the 2019 Wadsworth Weekend. At the Wadsworth Auditorium in downtown Newnan. Sponsored by the Newnan Cultural Arts Commission. Special guest is Indra Thomas.
3 p.m.
Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 Students and Seniors.
770-253-2682, Ext. 237 • 25 Jefferson Street, Newnan
brownpapertickets.com
The Boys Next Door
At the Newnan Theatre Company. Information on this event above.
3 p.m.
Tickets: $17 Adults; $13 Seniors/Students; $10 Kids (10-and-under)
770-683-6282 • 24 First Avenue, Newnan
http://www.newnantheatre.org/
BINGO! at Coweta Veterans Club
Newnan’s American Legion Post 57 hosts Bingo every Sunday.There are 5 – $100 games. Up to $1,000 Jackpot depending on number of players. $15 plays all games. Snack Bar. Smoke Free. Off of Hwy. 29N, across from Southern Roots Nursery.
6 p.m.
770-251-6949 • 130 Veterans Rd., Newnan
Local and Live Music
From Kris Youmans’ Music calendar each month in The Paper.
The Brickhouse – Amber Jean, 1 p.m.; Melody Kiser, 3 p.m.; Two Broke Kings, 5 p.m.; James Furgeson, 7 p.m. • 80 Newnan Station, Newnan
The Cellar/The Bays – 3rd Shift • 20B Jefferson Street, Newnan
