This Weekend (Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2): Things to do in-and-around Coweta County
From Staff Reports
The Christmas season gets into full swing here in the Coweta County area this weekend.
Tonight’s highlights are a couple of Christmas plays – Miracle on 34th Street at Newnan Theatre Company and Away in a Basement at Legacy Theatre in Tyrone.
On Saturday, it’s the final Market Day on the Downtown Newnan Square. Other highlights include Light Up Senoia and Hometown Holiday at Peachtree City’s Drake Field.
And on Sunday, Moreland’s Hometown Christmas and Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along with Masterworks Chorale at the Nixon Theatre are the headliners.
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City says rain is in the forecast the entire weekend, but listed at 100 percent on Saturday. Highs will be 64 on Friday and Saturday, then 71 on Sunday.
Below is the day-to-day listing. To have your event listed, please email [email protected].
FRIDAY, NOV. 30
Miracle on 34th Street
At Newnan Theatre Company, adapted by Mountain Community Theater from the novel by Valentine Davies. Based upon the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture Miracle on 34th Street. By chance, Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy’s. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy’s customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Seen as deluded and dangerous by Macy’s vocational counselor, who plots to have Kris shanghaied to Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital, Kris ends up in a court competency hearing. Especially at stake is one little girl’s belief in Santa. In a dramatic decision, the court confirms Kris as the true Santa, allowing Susan and countless other children to experience the joy of childhood fantasy. Starts at 8 p.m.
24 First Avenue • Newnan • 770-683-6282
Ticket info: newnantheatre.org
Away in a Basement
This weekend at Legacy Theatre in Tyrone. It is A Church Basement Ladies Christmas Musical. It’s 1959 and the day of the Sunday School Christmas program. As the children rehearse up in the sanctuary, the ladies of the kitchen are finishing up the goody bags and putting the final touches on the Nativity pieces. Little do they know what surprises are in store for them as they are called upon to once again save the day.
Starts at 8 p.m.
1175 Senoia Road, Suite C, Tyrone GA 30290
thelegacytheatre.org
Local and Live Music
From Kris Youmans Music calendar each month in The Paper.
The Alamo
Matt Lyons Trio, 9:30 p.m.
19 West Court Square, Newnan
The Mad Mexican
Jimmy Bass, 6 p.m.
2 East Court Square, Newnan
Grazing Here
Hunter Callahan, 9 p.m.
2850 Highway 54, Peachtree City
SummerGrove Golf Club
Off Ramp – Friday night dinner & music
335 SummerGrove Parkway, Newnan
SATURDAY, DEC. 1
Jingle Bell Trail 5K/1 Mile Fun Run
Join Peachtree City Elementary School at 8:30 a.m. for the 22nd annual Jingle Bell Trail 5K! Bring your holiday spirit and your running shoes to race alongside Santa and nearly 1,000 other local runners! Excellent door prizes, too! Download an application at http://tinyurl.com/JBT2018App and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pcesjinglebelltrail for race updates!
201 Wisdom Road, PTC
Market Days in Downtown Newnan
This is the last one of 2018 and will likely have a Christmas feel to it. Market Day is around the Courthouse Square in downtown Newnan from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market showcases a variety of handmade, homemade, and homegrown products created by local artisans, artists, and farmers. Market favorites include: fresh locally grown produce, honey, jams and jellies, salsa, pottery, art, children’s clothing, hand-woven baskets, leather products, fresh baked goods, handcrafted furniture, birdhouses, wood-art, fiber-art, wreaths, floral design, and much more!
For info: mainstreetnewnan.com
Eye-Spy Camera Scavenger Hunt at The Bend
New Eye-Spy Camera Scavenger Hunt at the Chattahoochee Bend State Park from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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.
$5 parking.
770-254-7271 • 425 Bob White Way, Newnan 30263
Bird Feeders at The Bend
Come to the Chattahoochee Bend State Park from 12 noon to 1 p.m. to make bird feeders out of pine cones just in time for wintering birds.
$3 plus $5 parking.
770-254-7271 • 425 Bob White Way, Newnan 30263
Light Up Senoia
Light Up Senoia takes place in Downtown Senoia with activities including entertainment beginning at 4 p.m., parade at 5:30 p.m., lighting of the Christmas tree, Santa and Mrs. Claus and Santa’s
workshop.
For info: enjoysenoia.net
Hometown Holiday at Drake Field
Hometown Holiday takes place at Peachtree City’s Drake Field from 5 to 9 p.m. and will boast a multitude of activities for the children and families. The new pavilion will feature acts by local talent, as well as cookie decorating, letters to Santa, face painting, a photo booth, train rides and more on Drake Field! Santa and his sleigh will make an appearance!
155 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Southeastern Conference Championship
Two heavyweights in college football – No. 1 Alabama and No. 4 Georgia – meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Downtown Atlanta for the Southeastern Conference Championship and right to advance to the College Football Playoffs. Kickoff is 4 p.m.
Game is a sellout. Few tickets can be found on secondary markets.
Miracle on 34th Street
At Newnan Theatre Company, adapted by Mountain Community Theater from the novel by Valentine Davies. Based upon the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture Miracle on 34th Street. By chance, Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy’s. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy’s customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Seen as deluded and dangerous by Macy’s vocational counselor, who plots to have Kris shanghaied to Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital, Kris ends up in a court competency hearing. Especially at stake is one little girl’s belief in Santa. In a dramatic decision, the court confirms Kris as the true Santa, allowing Susan and countless other children to experience the joy of childhood fantasy. Starts at 8 p.m.
24 First Avenue • Newnan • 770-683-6282
Ticket info: newnantheatre.org
Away in a Basement
This weekend at Legacy Theatre in Tyrone. It is A Church Basement Ladies Christmas Musical. It’s 1959 and the day of the Sunday School Christmas program. As the children rehearse up in the sanctuary, the ladies of the kitchen are finishing up the goody bags and putting the final touches on the Nativity pieces. Little do they know what surprises are in store for them as they are called upon to once again save the day.
Starts at 8 p.m.
1175 Senoia Road, Suite C, Tyrone GA 30290
thelegacytheatre.org
Local and Live Music
From Kris Youmans Music calendar each month in The Paper.
The Alamo
Behind The Sun, 9 p.m.
19 West Court Square, Newnan
Grazing Here
Good Time Charlie, 9 p.m.
2850 Highway 54, Peachtree City
SUNDAY, DEC. 2
Moreland’s Hometown Christmas
Hometown Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 2. Shop for unique goods, delicious food, beautiful music, and visit with Santa from noon to 6 p.m.
More info: 678-492-3161 or visit: http://www.morelandadventure.com
Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along with Masterworks Chorale
At the Nixon Centre. The Masterworks Choral and the Newnan First Baptist Adult Choir will welcome other church choirs, interested individuals, former choir members and those who just love to sing, to come and sing. Event begins at 3 p.m.
1523 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan • thenixoncentre.tix.com
Glow Fun Run and 5K for Bridging The Gap
7th annual GLOW – Light Your World Fun Run and 5K presented by Toyota of Newnan and benefitting Bridging the Gap Community Outreach. Be sure to deck yourself out in your GLOW gear to make yourself as bright as possible. Santa Claus will be making an appearance, so be sure to register your children! This is a night full of fun for your entire family with pizza available for purchase after the run. 6 p.m. 1 mile fun run starts, 6:30 p.m. 5K starts at Ashley Park.
370 Newnan Crossing Bypass Newnan, GA 30263 (Behind Atlanta Fitness)
For info: btgcommunity.org
Miracle on 34th Street
At Newnan Theatre Company, adapted by Mountain Community Theater from the novel by Valentine Davies. Based upon the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture Miracle on 34th Street. By chance, Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy’s. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy’s customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Seen as deluded and dangerous by Macy’s vocational counselor, who plots to have Kris shanghaied to Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital, Kris ends up in a court competency hearing. Especially at stake is one little girl’s belief in Santa. In a dramatic decision, the court confirms Kris as the true Santa, allowing Susan and countless other children to experience the joy of childhood fantasy. Starts at 3 p.m.
24 First Avenue • Newnan • 770-683-6282
Ticket info: newnantheatre.org
Away in a Basement
This weekend at Legacy Theatre in Tyrone. It is A Church Basement Ladies Christmas Musical. It’s 1959 and the day of the Sunday School Christmas program. As the children rehearse up in the sanctuary, the ladies of the kitchen are finishing up the goody bags and putting the final touches on the Nativity pieces. Little do they know what surprises are in store for them as they are called upon to once again save the day.
Starts at 3 p.m.
1175 Senoia Road, Suite C, Tyrone GA 30290
thelegacytheatre.org
BINGO! at Coweta Veterans Club
Newnan’s American Legion Post 57 hosts Bingo every Sunday at 6 p.m. and every Tuesday at 7 p.m. 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.
770-251-6949
• 130 Veterans Rd., Newnan
