United Way in Cobb County presents S-P-E-L-L C-H-E-C-K, an adult-only spelling bee! This evening of friendly spelling competition will kickoff April as Month of the Young Child and will celebrate the power of literacy. On Thursday, April 1, “bee” teams will compete for the soon-to-be coveted S-P-E-L-L C-H-E-C-K title. Proceeds from S-P-E-L-L C-H-E-C-K will go towards special initiative education projects in Cobb County! If you know your ABC’s and want to register a team, contact Lauren Cox (lcox@unitedwayatlanta.org). Deadline to register a team is Friday, March 19. To witness the action and support a team, purchase your $20 general admission ticket today! Think of it as your 5th grade spelling bee meets your high school pep rally!

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Brew With A View
Meet with friends and enjoy a beverage and an incredible view of Glover Park and Kennesaw Mountain from the popular Cobb Terrace on The Strand’s rooftop. The terrace was voted “Best Place to See & Be Seen” by Cobb Life Magazine in 2010. No cover charge. Beer, wine & cocktails are available for your refreshment. Cash and credit accepted. 18+ to enjoy the view with friends. 21+ to enjoy alcoholic beverages. The Strand IDs.

Linda Flournoy
The award-winning artist Linda Flournoy is a native of Oklahoma and was educated at Oklahoma State University with a Fine Arts major. In recent years, she has traveled a new direction with her art and has focused on painting marshes she photographed in St. Simons Island and South Africa as well as Italian landscapes. Her medium of choice is oil on canvas.

CSO Jazz!

Sam Skelton, director

Sam Skelton takes center takes center stage in another concert with CSO Jazz that cannot be missed! Known for his heart-pounding, foot-stomping, creativity ingenuity, Sam is the cornerstone of Jazz in the community!

Friday, April 9th, 7pm : Savannah College of Art and Design’s Atlanta Animation department presents a collection of their animated works. The animated shorts will feature the world premier of “Jaguar McGuire (and his cat)”, a 4 minute short film that will have you roaring with laughter. The screening will be followed by Q&A with the film makers. $8 General Public, $5 Students, $2 SCAD students (with valid ID). Note: Screening is not rated, some animated material may not be suitable for children below the age of 14.

For a list of films visit: blog.scad.edu

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Margaritas in Mariettaville
A1A Jimmy Buffet Tribute Show
April 10, 2010 at 8 PM

It’s been a long winter…is it time for a margarita yet? Dare the warm weather to show its beautiful face again at the highly energetic, outrageously fun Jimmy Buffet Tribute Show at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre in Mariettaville! Patrons are encouraged to get in the island spirit and don your beach duds, even if you have to wear a sweater underneath: the more cheesy-beach-resort your look is, the better! The Strand will have frozen margaritas to quench your thirst and you’ll love the warm-weather-inspired silent auction benefitting The Strand. Show is at 8 PM.  Doors, silent auction, and bars open at 7 PM. Organ pre-show cancelled. Tickets $10 in advance and $12 at the door. 21+ ID required for entry.

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MORE ABOUT THE SHOW
Since 1992 A1A has been internationally recognized as the Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show and the only band sanctioned by Jimmy Buffett himself. A1A brings to life a highly energetic, colorful, family friendly concert experience that brings in the fresh ocean breezes of tropical flavor that is akin to being at Jimmy’s show. Jeff Pike, singer and originator of A1A, has appeared in the video “Fruitcakes” and shared the stage with Mr. Buffett, as well as performed with Coral Reefers (Jimmy’s band) Nadirah Shakoor, Greg “Fingers” Taylor, Amy Lee, Peter Mayer, Michael Utley and Robert Greenidge.  A1A has appeared all over the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico, Costa Rica and Japan spreading beach fun wherever they go. At the show, be prepared to have your fins in the air, congas in a line, warm breeze in your face and sand between your toes while they bring the Caribbean to you.

The Lyric brings its fantastic, “Suzi” Award-nominated production to the Strand. One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to the highly successful film version and a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who redefined the animated musical film with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”, “Beauty And The Beast” and “Aladdin.” Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, “Little Shop Of Horrors” never fails to entertain.

Tickets range from $32 to $38 and season ticket packages are available through The Lyric box office at (404) 377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.

The Lyric brings its fantastic, “Suzi” Award-nominated production to the Strand. One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to the highly successful film version and a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who redefined the animated musical film with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”, “Beauty And The Beast” and “Aladdin.” Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, “Little Shop Of Horrors” never fails to entertain.

Tickets range from $32 to $38 and season ticket packages are available through The Lyric box office at (404) 377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.

The Lyric brings its fantastic, “Suzi” Award-nominated production to the Strand. One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to the highly successful film version and a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who redefined the animated musical film with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”, “Beauty And The Beast” and “Aladdin.” Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, “Little Shop Of Horrors” never fails to entertain.

Tickets range from $32 to $38 and season ticket packages are available through The Lyric box office at (404) 377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.

The Lyric brings its fantastic, “Suzi” Award-nominated production to the Strand. One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to the highly successful film version and a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who redefined the animated musical film with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”, “Beauty And The Beast” and “Aladdin.” Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, “Little Shop Of Horrors” never fails to entertain.

Tickets range from $32 to $38 and season ticket packages are available through The Lyric box office at (404) 377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.

The Lyric brings its fantastic, “Suzi” Award-nominated production to the Strand. One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to the highly successful film version and a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who redefined the animated musical film with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”, “Beauty And The Beast” and “Aladdin.” Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, “Little Shop Of Horrors” never fails to entertain.

Tickets range from $32 to $38 and season ticket packages are available through The Lyric box office at (404) 377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.

The Lyric brings its fantastic, “Suzi” Award-nominated production to the Strand. One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to the highly successful film version and a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who redefined the animated musical film with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”, “Beauty And The Beast” and “Aladdin.” Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, “Little Shop Of Horrors” never fails to entertain.

Tickets range from $32 to $38 and season ticket packages are available through The Lyric box office at (404) 377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.

Brew With A View
Meet with friends and enjoy a beverage and an incredible view of Glover Park and Kennesaw Mountain from the popular Cobb Terrace on The Strand’s rooftop. The terrace was voted “Best Place to See & Be Seen” by Cobb Life Magazine in 2010. No cover charge. Beer, wine & cocktails are available for your refreshment. Cash and credit accepted. 18+ to enjoy the view with friends. 21+ to enjoy alcoholic beverages. The Strand IDs.

The Lyric brings its fantastic, “Suzi” Award-nominated production to the Strand. One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to the highly successful film version and a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who redefined the animated musical film with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”, “Beauty And The Beast” and “Aladdin.” Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, “Little Shop Of Horrors” never fails to entertain.

Tickets range from $32 to $38 and season ticket packages are available through The Lyric box office at (404) 377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.

The Lyric brings its fantastic, “Suzi” Award-nominated production to the Strand. One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to the highly successful film version and a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who redefined the animated musical film with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”, “Beauty And The Beast” and “Aladdin.” Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, “Little Shop Of Horrors” never fails to entertain.

Tickets range from $32 to $38 and season ticket packages are available through The Lyric box office at (404) 377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.

The Lyric brings its fantastic, “Suzi” Award-nominated production to the Strand. One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to the highly successful film version and a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who redefined the animated musical film with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”, “Beauty And The Beast” and “Aladdin.” Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, “Little Shop Of Horrors” never fails to entertain.

Tickets range from $32 to $38 and season ticket packages are available through The Lyric box office at (404) 377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.