Weekend Things To Do: July 26-27-28
From Staff Reports
Another busy weekend is on tap as the start of school is fast approaching, in fact just 10 days away for folks in Coweta County.
Today, the Newnan Carnegie Library is hosting a pair of events – Exercise is Medicine and Christmas in July. The Monarch House is continuing its July of Ice Cream Cone Fridays and five theatrical performances hit the stage with “Matilda,” “Wizard of Oz,” “True Story of Pocahontas,” and “Hair: The American Tribal Love Rock Musical.”
Saturday is a day of Farmers Markets around the area. Markets take place in Newnan, LaGrange, Brooks, and Senoia offers up its grand opening just behind Nic and Norman’s in the old Cotton Warehouse. At Chattahoochee Bend State Park, families can take part in an Eye-Spy Scavenger Hunt or Meet The Turtles. There’s a Lake Peachtree Cleanup taking place in Peachtree City and Atlanta Range & Ordnance is hosting an Understanding Gun Laws seminar in Newnan.
If you love music, the area venues are filled with great, local talent. On the bigger stages, The Fred Amphitheater in Peachtree City hosts Music and a Movie with Kevin Bacon and the Bacon Brothers and the screening of “Footloose.” At Southern Ground Amphitheater in Fayetteville, Lowrider Band with Soulhound kicks it around.
On Sunday, three plays previously mentioned are on the docket and you can always ride the Newnan Trolley from downtown to Ashley Park.
For more events, check our Facebook page by clicking: https://www.facebook.com/pg/wintersmedia/events/.
Weather-wise, a very nice weekend is in the forecast. Look for mostly clear skies with highs each day around 87 degrees and lows at night about 66 degrees. There is no mention of rain in the three-day forecast.
Below is the day-to-day listing of events in the area. To have your event published, please email [email protected].
FRIDAY, JULY 26
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 30263
https://www.newnancarnegie.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 at Dillard’s (West Entrance) and Regal Cinemas. The first pickup is at 1 p.m. at City Hall with the last full route starting at 7 p.m.
1-8 p.m.
Christmas in July
Please join the Newnan Carnegie Library for Christmas in July. We will be making festive origami Christmas tree ornaments to use on our tree over the holiday season. We will make one for our tree, and you can take one for your tree. All supplies provided. All ages are welcome! Registration is required by calling or online. All programs at the Carnegie are open to the public.
Free
2:30 – 4 p.m.
770-683-1347 • 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan 30263
Online registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-in-july-tickets-64255576158
Ice Cream Cone Fridays
At Monarch House Assisted Living. Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? Every Friday in July Monarch House wants to help you celebrate by stopping by for a free ice cream cone. If you have to grab and go, that is fine. But if you can sit a spell, you will enjoy great oldies on our Juke Box and good conversation with new and old friends. Hope you can stop by, get out of the heat and enjoy a refreshing ice cream cone on us!
Free Event
3 to 4 p.m.
678-552-9867 • 299 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan 30263
Strange LaGrange: Ghosts, Legends, & Spirited History – A Walking Tour
Join Troup County Historical Society Docent and Southern Spirit Guide, Lewis Powell, for a ghostly tour of downtown LaGrange to hear about the spirited history of Troup County and those who call it home. Tours will depart from the Legacy Museum on Main, rain or shine, and move through the downtown area. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, bring a water bottle, and an umbrella if the weather calls for rain!
7 p.m.
136 Main Street, LaGrange 30240
LOCAL THEATRE
Weekly Play and Musical calendar.
Legacy Theatre –”Matilda The Musical”
Tickets: $15 – $45
7:30 p.m.
404-895-1473 • 1175 Senoia Road, Suite C, Tyrone 30290
http://www.thelegacytheatre.org/
Nixon Centre for Performing & Visual Arts – “The Wizard of Oz”
Tickets: $15
7 p.m.
770-254-2787 • 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan 30263
thenixoncentre.net
Serenbe Playhouse –”The True Story of Pocahontas”
Tickets: $18 – $25
11 a.m.
770-463-1110 • 8420 Atlanta-Newnan Road, Chattahoochee Hills 30268
serenbeplayhouse.com/pocahontas
Serenbe Playhouse –”Hair: The American Tribal Love Rock Musical”
Tickets: $45 – $60
8 p.m.
770-463-1110 • 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Road, Chattahoochee Hills 30268
serenbeplayhouse.com/hair
LOCAL AND LIVE MUSIC
From Kris Youmans’ Music calendar each month in The Paper.
The Alamo – Quarter Mile Rendezvous
9:30 p.m. • 19 West Court Square, Newnan 30263
The Cellar/ The Bays – Maury Allums / The Right Swipes
5:30 / 9:30 p.m. • 20 Jefferson Street, Newnan 30263
Grazing Here – Second Hand Vinyl
9 p.m. • 2850 Highway 54, Peachtree City 30269
The Mad Mexican – Lerogie Sims
6 p.m. • 2 East Court Square, Newnan 30263
SummerGrove Golf Club – Full Circle
7 p.m. • 335 SummerGrove Parkway, Newnan 30265
Vinylyte Records – The Four Ts
6 p.m. • 28 South Court Square, Newnan 30263
SATURDAY, JULY 27
Eye-Spy Scavenger Hunt at The Bend
Bring your camera and take a look around Chattahoochee Bend State Park for the items on our scavenger hunt list Saturdays in May. Take a picture with each item on our list and bring your completed list and pictures to the office to claim your prize. Event is free to everyone. Stop by the visitor center to pick up your scavenger hunt checkoff list!
Parking $5
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
770-254-7271 • 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan 30263
Market on Main
In downtown LaGrange. Held at Flag Pole Park at the corner of Main Street and LaFayette Parkway. Plenty of free parking next to LaGrange Art Museum. Vendors are set up in the shade along Main Street in front of 86’d, YAMA and Plum Southern, and Flag Pole Park.
8 – 11 a.m.
Main Street & LaFayette Parkway, LaGrange 30240
Lake Peachtree Clean Up
Calling all Water Guardians! Please help us with our next clean up of Lake Peachtree.Please bring a boat, kayak, or just a pair of walking shoes and your light blue 2019 Water Guardians t-shirt. We will supply trash bags, trash grabbers, gloves, bottled water, and extra 2019 shirts for volunteers joining us for their first clean up of the season. Interested participants can register for this event by emailing your name, daytime phone number, contact email address and t-shirt size (if needed) to [email protected]. Please note that a liability waiver will be sent to all volunteers and MUST be completed to participate. This also applies to previous volunteers.
8 – 11:30 a.m.
Lake Peachtree Battery Way Park and Boat Ramp, Peachtree City 30269
Senoia Farmers Market Grand Opening
The grand opening of the Senoia Farmers Market is July 27. The market will be open every Saturday behind Nic & Normans, in the old Cotton Warehouse! Vendors include fresh produce, fresh fish & beef, artisan bread, local honey, jams, relish, coffee, flowers, goat milk products and more!
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
40 Travis Street, Senoia 30276
Coweta County Farmers Market
Come and join this exciting Farmers Market! This is the true definition of Farm to Fork! Fresh! We have much to offer for the entire family! Our numerous vendors will be selling deliciously fresh veggies, bread, jellies, honey, and so much more! There will be freebies and giveaways! This is not an event you wanna miss! Remember, “You are what You eat!!”
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Asa M. Powell Expo Center, 161 Temple Avenue, Newnan 30263
Town of Brooks Farmers Market
The Farmers Market in Brooks is held every fourth Saturday of the month from April through November. Market spaces are indoors, thus sales will take place rain or shine.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
770-719-7600 • 963 Highway 85 Connector, Brooks 30205
Meet The Turtles
Join our naturalist at Chattahoochee Bend State Park to learn more about the turtles we have here at the visitor center. Get an up-close look at our turtles and watch during our feeding time!
Parking $5
Noon – 1 p.m.
770-254-7271 • 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan 30263
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 at Dillard’s (West Entrance) and Regal Cinemas. The first pickup is at 1 p.m. at City Hall with the last full route starting at 7 p.m.
Free
1-8 p.m.
Understanding Gun Laws
This U.S. Law Shield Seminar will take place at Atlanta Range and Ordnance. The legal system can be very hostile toward gun owners and responsible gun owners get thrown into the legal system every single day.This event features experienced attorneys, law enforcement, and other firearms professionals who cover a wide-range of topics such as the Castle Doctrine, the justified use of deadly force, where you can legally carry, what to expect when law enforcement arrives, and much more. Every event has dedicated question-and-answer segments to ensure all attendees are able to get the information they want to know from a credible source they can trust. Pre-registration is required. Attendees will receive a 1-month membership to ARO and can shoot for 1/2 price following the seminar that day. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
3-5 p.m.
770-683-8755 • 80 Millard Farmer Industrial Boulevard, Newnan 30263
LOCAL THEATRE
Weekly Play and Musical calendar.
Legacy Theatre –”Matilda The Musical”
Tickets: $15 – $45
3 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
404-895-1473 • 1175 Senoia Road, Suite C, Tyrone 30290
Nixon Centre for Performing & Visual Arts – “The Wizard of Oz”
Tickets: $15
7 p.m.
770-254-2787 • 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan 30263
Serenbe Playhouse –”The True Story of Pocahontas”
Tickets: $18 – $25
11 a.m.
770-463-1110 • 8420 Atlanta-Newnan Road, Chattahoochee Hills 30268
Serenbe Playhouse –”Hair: The American Tribal Love Rock Musical”
Tickets: $45 – $60
8 p.m.
770-463-1110 • 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Road, Chattahoochee Hills 30268
LOCAL AND LIVE MUSIC
From Kris Youmans’ Music calendar each month in The Paper.
The Alamo – Live Band Karaoke
9 p.m. • 19 West Court Square, Newnan 30263
The Cellar/ The Bays – Trevor Patillo / The Gypsies Blues
2 p.m. / 9 p.m. • 20 Jefferson Street, Newnan 30263
The Depot – Luis Alas and the Funksters Live Jazz Album Recording
7 p.m. • 100 East Main Street, Hogansville 30230
The Fred Amphitheater – Shaky Jane / Bacon Brothers / Screening of Footloose
6:30 p.m. • 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City 30269
Grazing Here – Cougar Love
9 p.m. • 2850 Highway 54, Peachtree City 30269
The Mad Mexican – Ellis Lowery
6 p.m. • 2 East Court Square, Newnan 30263
Mill Town Music Hall – Ernie Haase & Signature South with the Diplomats
7:30 p.m. • 1031 Alabama Avenue, Bremen 30110
Southern Ground Amphitheater – Lowrider Band with Soulhound
8 p.m. • 301 Lafayette Avenue, Fayetteville 30214
SUNDAY, JULY 28
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 at Dillard’s (West Entrance) and Regal Cinemas. The first pickup is at 1 p.m. at City Hall with the last full route starting at 7 p.m.
1-8 p.m.
LOCAL THEATRE
Weekly Play and Musical calendar.
Legacy Theatre –”Matilda The Musical”
Tickets: $15 – $45
3 p.m.
404-895-1473 • 1175 Senoia Road, Suite C, Tyrone 30290
Serenbe Playhouse –”The True Story of Pocahontas”
Tickets: $18 – $25
2 p.m.
770-463-1110 • 8420 Atlanta-Newnan Road, Chattahoochee Hills 30268
Serenbe Playhouse –”Hair: The American Tribal Love Rock Musical”
Tickets: $45 – $60
8 p.m.
770-463-1110 • 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Road, Chattahoochee Hills 30268
LOCAL AND LIVE MUSIC
From Kris Youmans’ Music calendar each month in The Paper.
Fat Boys – Nate Sanders
3 p.m. • 485 Highway 16 West, Newnan 30263
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 30263
