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MHB Amphitheatre
Announces 2008 Concert Series
Warmer
weather is just around the corner and that means another exciting
season of concerts at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre! The
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre introduces three new
Summer Concert Series presented by Malon D. Mimms Company
and Waverly Renaissance ; a Country Nights series, Rockin
Nights series and a Summer Stars series. There will be five
concerts in each series, for a total of 15 great summer performances.
Our
Country Nights series will kick-off the summer on May 2. The
series will feature new artists as well as the established
country music performers we all know and love!
| Oak Ridge Boys |
Friday, May 2 |
| Randy Travis |
Friday, May 30 |
| Blake Shelton |
Friday, July 11 |
| Craig Morgan & Danielle Peck
|
Saturday, August 30 |
| Diamond Rio |
Friday, Sept. 5 |
The
Rockin Nights series will focus on classic rock bands from
the 70s and 80s. We'll be bringing in bands whose hit songs
we all remember!
| America |
Saturday, June 7 |
| Eddie Money |
Friday, June 20 |
| Pat Benatar |
Thursday, July 3 |
| Starship with Mickey Thomas |
Saturday, August 9 |
| Creedence Clearwater Revisited
|
Friday, August 15 |
Our Summer Stars series will feature a variety of performers
from comedians to the symphony, and from party bands to balladeers.
We know you'll enjoy the variety and quality of the performers.
| A.J. Jamal, Comedian
|
Friday, June 13 |
An
Evening with the Cobb Symphony Orchestra & The Delfonics
|
Saturday, June 28 |
| Michael Bolton with the CSO |
Saturday, July 19 |
| Kool & the Gang |
Saturday, August 2 |
| Kenny Loggins |
Wednesday, September 17 |
Season
ticket packages offer the best available seating. Each year
Season Ticket holders are offered the first option to purchase
tickets, the first option to improve the location of their
seating, and the option to add additional season ticket seats.
Season ticket prices are offered at a 20% discount off individual
ticket prices, essentially, it's a buy four, get one free
deal!
Tables,
which seat four, are $1,200 per series. Center, Terrace 1
seats are $180 per ticket, per series. Terrace 2 seats are
$155 per ticket, per series and Lawn seats are a terrific
bargain at only $80 per ticket, per series.
Season
tickets will go on sale at the Mable House Barnes Box
Office to 2007 Season Ticket holders on March 31. Season tickets
will go on sale to past patrons of the amphitheatre on April
7 and to the general public on April 14. Single ticket sales
for individual concerts will go on sale at a later date. For
the best available seating options, call to reserve tickets
as soon as possible. Orders may be placed by mail, fax or by
calling the Amphitheatre Box Office, (770) 819-7765.
The
Show Business/Special Events Division team is the management
company for the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. If you have
any questions about the summer series, sponsorship opportunities,
or the pre-sale opportunity, please call at (770)
819-7765.
We
hope you'll join us for starry summer nights, cool concerts
and hot performers at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre
in 2008!
Local
Athlete Receives Golden Eagle Award
Cobb County's own Kelly Kettles received
the Golden Eagle Award for displaying the utmost in sportsmanship
during the 2008 Professional Tennis Registry's Tennis Tournament
held at Hilton Head. The award was presented to her by Mr.
Dennis Van Der Meer along with a tennis racquet signed by
him. Kelly was voted for this award by her peers, coaches,
volunteers and sponsors of this event. It was her caring attitude,
eagerness to help other athletes and her enthusiastic personality
with everyone that contributed to this honor. Kelly, an accomplished
Special Olympian, said this award was more important to her
than any medal she has ever received. Congratulations
Kelly for making Cobb proud!!!!
Harrison
Tennis Center Receives Grant From USTA
The
United States Tennis Association announced that Harrison
Tennis Center has been awarded a public facility grant
that will go toward funding new QuickStart mini tennis courts.
The grant, in the amount of $25,000, is part of the 2007 USTA
Public Facility Funding Grant program. Along with the grant,
USTA engineers will assist in the design and the layout for
the new courts.
In
addition to the grant from the USTA to build the new courts,
an additional $25,000 in funding will also come from the Atlanta
Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA), USTA-Georgia, the Georgia
Tennis Foundation, A Tennis Association for Kids (ATAK), the
Atlanta Youth Tennis Foundation and Superior Court Supplies.
The Harrison Area Community Tennis Association, headed by
president Jenny Christoffersen, was instrumental in organizing
this fund-raising effort.
The USTA
QuickStart program provides a means to teach tennis to young
children on small size tennis courts. The equipment
includes small tennis rackets and foam type balls that slow
the game down and allows for children to have quicker success
in playing points and games. This program and courts
will also be utilized for children and adults with physical
and mental challenges.
Harrison
Tennis Center is Cobb County's largest public tennis center
and one of the busiest tennis facilities in Georgia. Harrison
Tennis Center has more junior and adult teams than any tennis
center in the area and is the home to several tennis academies
that focus on player development. Harrison also plays host
to numerous tournaments, including national championships
and state championships. This grant will allow Cobb to continue
to be a leader in growing the game of tennis by introducing
new tennis players who will use the resources the county has
to offer .
Grassroots
Arts Program Grants Available
Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department
serves as the local re-granting agency for the governor's
Grassroots Arts Program. During the 2007-2008 season, state
funds of approximately $24,943 will be available to Cobb County
organizations to present art programs between February and
June. Grants may not exceed $2,000 per organization and applicants
must provide a 50 percent cash match. The deadline for receiving
applications is Feb. 28.
"This
is an exciting opportunity to present programs of interest
to our community, to support local artists and to activate
an exciting partnership of state government and local communities,"
said Elizabeth H. Weaver, Cultural Affairs division director
and GAP coordinator for Cobb County.
The
Grassroots Arts Program was developed in 1993 to help community
groups provide cultural and educational opportunities wanted
and needed at the local level. Cobb County nonprofit agencies
that do not receive operating support or partner institution
awards fromthe Georgia Council are eligible for these funds.
Among
the many projects eligible for funding are visual art exhibits,
concerts, theatrical and dance performances, readings, film
programs, storytelling, folk art projects, art festivals,
technical assistance programs and art programming. Grants
will be awarded to Cobb County groups with tax-exempt status
or with a tax-exempt co-applicant. All funded projects must
be accessible to the general public and demonstrate outreach
to undeserved populations. School programs may not be considered
for this program; however, other opportunities exist through
the Georgia Council for the Arts.
For
an application or additional information, contact Elizabeth
Weaver at (770) 528-8454, elizabeth.weaver@cobbcounty.org
or Patti Craft at (770) 528-8450, pcraft@cobbcounty.org
.
2008
Tournament Schedules Available
The Al Bishop Softball Complex and Cobb Tennis Centers have
posted their tournament calendars for 2008. You can view the
softball tournament schedule
here and view the tennis
tournament schedule here . Tournaments are offered for
all age and skill levels. For specific information, contact
the tournament facility directly.
Parks
Bond Info
Information
and a list of preferred properties with a location map is
now online
