DECEMBER 2 - 4
GEORGIA BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER
Dueling soldiers, a glowing Christmas tree, fairies, dancing snowflakes, oh-so-cute Clara and the Land of Sweets shine in this holiday favorite, presented by the Georgia Ballet. When and where: Dec 2 - 4; Jennie T. Anderson Theatre at Cobb County Civic Center, Marietta Tickets: $15 (preview) - $45 More info: 770.528.0881 or georgiaballet.org DECEMBER 10
POLAR EXPRESS ADVENTURE
Take a holiday trip when the Southern Museum transforms into a winter adventure wonderland. Travelers will be met by the conductor of the Polar Express and taken through a festive landscape to the North Pole to see Santa. Hot chocolate and light refreshments served. When and where: Dec 10; 2:30 - 7 p.m.; Southern Museum, 2829 Cherokee St. NW, Kennesaw. More info: 770.427.2117 ext. 3058 or events@southernmuseum. org. DECEMBER 2
DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS: CHRISTMAS 2016
A merry musical way to start the month of December. Jazz saxophonist and multiple-award winner Koz and fellow musicians and friends Jonathan Butler, Kenny Lattimore, and Valerie Simpson (Ashford & Simpson) will bring the holiday spirit to Cobb. There’s a reason the El Paso Times christened this show “Santa Koz.” When and where: Dec. 2: 8 p.m.; Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Tickets: $36 - $76 plus fees at Ticketmaster outlets, by phone, online or at Cobb Energy Centre box office. Parking: $6 self park, $8 pre-pay option, $10 valet (cash or credit card). More info: 800.745.3000 or 770.916.2852 or cobbenergycentre.com. DECEMBER 9 - 21
A CHRISTMAS TRADITION
Holiday song and dance show that serves up fun to funky entertainment and celebrates the holidays on the Square. When and where: Dec 9 – 21; Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. Tickets: $25 reserved seating. Discounts for seniors, students and military. More info: 770.293.0080 or earlsmithstrand.org. DECEMBER 15 - 20
1940s RADIO HOUR
The original Theatre In The Square crew had great success with this show and it became a beloved tradition in Marietta and beyond for over a decade. The new guard at the new Theatre In The Square brings their own take and verve to the classic show portraying a live broadcast of The Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade from the Hotel Astor’s Algonquin Room on Dec. 21, 1942. When and where: Dec. 15-20; 8 p.m., 3 p.m. on Sunday; Marietta’s New Theatre In The Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. Tickets: $30 - $45 More info: 770.426.4800 Do you have an event? Just email Therra C. Gwyn at WhatsHappeningGa@gmail.com
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