GOOD MORNING! The AUGUST paper is FINISHED and filled with local positive news and LOTS of family fun events in our communities. The Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta BrightSide Newspaper is published on line once a month on this web site and…
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AUGUST DEADLINE FOR THE BRIGHT SIDE – TUESDAY, AUG. 4
HEY BRIGHT SIDE READERS — SHARE YOUR GOOD NEWS. Working on the AUGUST paper and our deadline is TUESDAY AUGUST 4 AT 5:00 pm. We ONLY publish positive news and special events happening in our communities of Acworth, Kennesaw…
FAMILY FUN EVENTS COMING UP
SAT JULY 25 THE SOUTHERN MUSEUM’S Railroad Rendezvous The popular Railroad Rendezvous event will return to the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History on Saturday, July 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.The family-friendly event celebrates railroads and…
LAST CHANCE TO SEE FOOTLOOSE AT THE STRAND
Footloose is a powerful and joyful celebration of music, movement, and self-expression, filled with heart, humor, and nonstop energy. Don’t miss your chance to experience this beloved musical live on The Strand…
FAMILY FUN EVENTS FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF JUNE
FRI JUNE 5 KENNESAW’S FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT June 5 – Dock Rock Radio brings audiences a nostalgic set inspired by the soft rock sounds of the 1970s and 1980s. The six-piece band performs polished renditions of artists such as Michael…
CELEBRATE THE END OF MAY
SCHOOLS OUT! Summer has begun and May still has several events that will interest the whole family. See below. NOW UNTIL AUGUST 15 SMITH GILBERT’S GARDEN WITH WINGS Smith-Gilbert Gardens A Garden with Wings Butterfly Exhibit, NOW UNTIL-Aug. 15: This…
RAVE REVIEWS FOR FOOTLOOSE
The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre is presenting “Footloose: The Musical” on stage from May 15 to June 7, 2026. Based on the classic film, Footloose features electrifying choreography and a score of iconic 1980s anthems, including hits like…
Footloose: The Musical Set Ignites The Strand Stage May 15 – June 7, 2026
The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre is presenting “Footloose: The Musical” on stage from May 15 to June 7, 2026. Based on the classic film, Footloose features electrifying choreography and a score of iconic 1980s anthems, including hits…
FUN EVENTS, CONCERTS, FESTIVALS RIGHT HERE AT HOME
TASTE OF MARIETTA – SUN APRIL 26 One of metro Atlanta’s most anticipated food festivals returns to the historic Marietta Square on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Taste of Marietta brings together 40+ restaurants, live…
KENNESAW’S Big Shanty FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND – APRIL 18 & 19 – COME CELEBRATE
The 50th annual Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival is this weekend, April 18 and 19. We are looking forward to celebrating 50 years in the community, where the downtown Kennesaw area is transformed into a giant family-friendly event. All booths…
Get Ready to Run: Kennesaw’s Fit City 5K – April 11
Going to be a beautiful day tomorrow, to take a run. Still time to register for Kennesaw’s Fit City 5K. Come around 7:00am to register for the 5K Get Ready to Run: Fit City 5K – April 11 The City…
GEORGIA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL – MARCH 27-29
Spring is finally here and what an awesome event to kick off our Festival Season. The Georgia Food + Wine Festival is being held this weekend: March 27-29 right in our own back yard at Jim R. Miller Park in…