🌱 Art Of The Cocktail + Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Marietta Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 75 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The Marietta History Center's monthly Pop-In event for Nov. will be titled "The Big Chicken." The event will be on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will feature themed crafts, book signings, and free classes. This is a free event due to the generosity of a private donor. Click for the event's schedule. (City of Marietta)
2. Art of the Cocktail will be on Nov. 11 at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art. Participants will be able to bid in an Art Auction, sample the featured cocktail, and mingle with the community. Admission to the event is free for museum members and $10 for non-members. Carriage House Catering will be supplying the hors d'oeuvres and there will be a cash bar. (City of Marietta)
3. Marietta's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be on Thursday, Dec. 1 in Marietta Square. The festivities will begin at 4:00 p.m. with performances by local school choruses. The Ugly Sweater Parade will start at 4:45 p.m. The tree lighting will take place at 6:00 p.m. Click for a full schedule of this popular event. (Marietta Parks & Recreation)

Today in and around Marietta:

• GSGA Benefit Concert At Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre (7:30 PM)
• Jim Breuer At Center Stage Theater, Atlanta (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Here's a list of the upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Marietta area this weekend. Click for times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Marietta Patch)
• Marietta Tree Keepers will be meeting on Friday, Nov. 4 in the City Council Chambers. (City of Marietta)
• Marietta City Schools reminds students and parents that Tuesday, Nov. 8 will be a student holiday. It will be a staff professional learning day. (Marietta City Schools via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.