around downTown

Main Street Newnan 6 First Avenue, Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.8283 mainstreetnewnan.com

Market Day • Saturday, March 4 & April 1, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Market will feature over 55 unique spaces, with a variety of one-of-a-kind gift items. Market Day favorites include: fresh locally grown produce, honey, jams & jellies, pottery, art, hand-woven baskets, leather products, etc.

Spring Art Walk • Friday, March 24, 5-9 p.m.

The Art Walk Event is our celebration of local art, and is hosted twice a year in Downtown Newnan! Visitors can expect to stroll through over 25 locations and see the work of at least 40 artists, and you will find a wide variety of art styles and mediums.

Movies

Regal Cinemas

Georgian 14

Ashley Park

237 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan 844.462.7342 www.regmovies.com

Senoia

NCG Cinemas at Fischer Crossings

55 Fischer Crossings Blvd., Sharpsburg 678-326-4460 www.ncgmovies.com

The Carnegie Library

1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770.683.1347 newnancarnegie.com

Exercise Is Medicine, Gentle Yoga and Crochet, Book Club with Lola, Chef Carlin for Kids Feb. 16, Literary Circle Book Club, and more. Visit newnancarnegie.com and eventbrite.com for information. Some events require reservations and space is limited.

Senoia Spring Boutique Crawl

March 3, noon to 8 p.m.

Senoia Alive After 5

Returns March 17, 5 p.m.

Senoia Shopping, Dining, Music and More

Senoia Farmers Market

Returns March 25, Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 40 Travis St., Senoia / senoiafarmersmarket on Facebook. Fresh local produce, vendors and artisans. http://www.enjoysenoia.net

Senoia Area Historical Society

History Museum

6 Couch St, Senoia, GA 30276

McRitchie-Hollis Museum

74 Jackson St., Newnan • 770.251.0207 newnancowetahistoricalsociety.com

Open every Friday and Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. Check out their Facebook and Instagram. senoiaareahistoricalsociety.org

Southside Theatre Guild

20 W Campbellton St, Fairburn, GA 30213 770-969-0956 • http://www.stgplays.com/

Charlotte’s Web (2023) Feb. 23 - March 5

Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Based on the book by E.B. White.

2023

Did You Know?

• 61% of low-income families do not have a single piece of age-appropriate reading material in their home?

• 1/3rd of Georgia’s children start school unprepared to learn?

• 75% of Georgia’s students who are poor readers in the third grade will remain poor readers in high school?

Live music, delicious food and vendors. Shamrock Park, 960 Senoia Road, Tyrone

How Do Books Help?

The more words a child hears, the larger the child’s vocabulary and the larger the child’s vocabulary, the more likely the child will be a proficient reader. However, in order to read with a child, books must be in the home.

Live Music M

Look for Kris Youman’s Local and Live Music column in this issue

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OutdOOrs

Chattahoochee Bend State Park

425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, GA 30263 www.gastateparks.org/ChattahoocheeBend

Call and ask about reservations: 770.254.7271

Build a Bird Adobe • Saturday, March 4, 1-2:30 p.m. Join our naturalist to learn how birds are important pollinators then afterwards let’s have fun making bird houses or bird feeders, just in time for spring! Meet at the visitor center. 15 person limit. Please call the office to pre-register. $3 plus $5 parking.

P rofessiona L s P or T s

NBA Basketball

ATLANTA HAWKS

March 3, Fri., Portland

Trailblazers, 7:30 pm – BSSE

March 4, Sat., at Miami Heat, 8 pm – BSSE

March 6, Mon., at Miami Heat, 7:30 pm – BSSE

March 8, Wed., at Washington Wizards, 7 pm – BSSE

March 10, Fri., at Washington Wizards, 7 pm – BSSE

March 11, Sat., Boston Celtics, 7:30 pm – BSSE

March 13, Mon., Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:30 pm – BSSE

March 17, Fri., Golden State Warriors, 7:30 pm – BSSE / NBATV

301 Lafayette Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214 770.719.4173 www.TheVilleAmp.com/

Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE (at Ponce de Leon Ave NE), Atlanta 404.881.2100

Tickets on sale for upcoming shows. Check website … http://foxtheatre.org

Bird Chat And Chew • Sunday, March 5, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join our park naturalist and learn about different birds and their sounds. We will identify the birds around the Day-Use Area and along the Riverside Trail. When we are done, we will have lunch together. Bring your lunch, cameras and/or binoculars! 10 Person limit. Please call the office to pre-register. $3 plus $5 parking.

Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater

201 McIntosh Trail, PTC 770.631.0630

Check website for 2023 Concert Series! amphitheater.org/ at Boyd Park 110 Smith Street, LaGrange, GA 30240 706.298.5434

Check website for the latest Concert Series! sweetland.events/

Singers & Wattlers Nature Hike • Friday, March 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Join the naturalist on a 2.4-mile hike up the Wild Turkey Trail and down the Brown Thrasher trail and let’s talk about Wild Turkeys and Brown Thrashers. The hike is moderate to strenuous. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Meet at the Visitor Center. 20-person limit. Please call the office to pre-register. $3 plus $5 parking.

March 19, Sun., at San Antonio Spurs, 4 pm – BSSE

March 21, Tues., Detroit Pistons, 7:30 pm – BSSE

March 22, Wed., at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8 pm – BSSE

March 25, Sat., Indiana Pacers, 5 pm – BSSE

March 26, Sun., Memphis Grizzlies, 6 pm – BSSE / NBATV

March 28, Tues., Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30 pm – BSSE

March 31, Fri., at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 pm – BSSE

April 2, Sun., Dallas Mavericks, 6 pm – BSSE / NBATV

April 4, Tues., at Chicago Bulls, 8 pm – BSSE

April 5, Wed., Washington Wizards, 7:30 pm – BSSE

All Home Games played at State Farm Arena BSSE – Bally Sports Southeast TNT – Turner Network Television

Chastain Park 140 W Wieuca Rd NW, Atlanta 404.233.2227 State Farm Arena 1 Philips Dr NW (at Centennial Olympic Park Dr), Atlanta, GA 404.878.3000

Tickets on sale for upcoming shows. Check website … statefarmarena.com

Coweta County Genealogical Society

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Making Butterflies • Saturday, March 11, 1-2:30 p.m. Join our naturalist to learn how butterflies are important pollinators then afterwards let’s have fun doing butterfly crafts. Meet at the visitor center. 15 person limit. Please call the office to pre-register. $3 plus $5 parking.

Campfire and Bingo • Saturday, March 18, 7-8 p.m. Roast marshmallows and play bingo or simply come to enjoy the warmth of the fire. Bring blankets and chairs. Pre-register in advance by calling the park office. 10 person limit. Pre-register and pay in advance by calling the park office. $3 plus $5 parking.

Game Day And Lunch • Sunday, March 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

If you were unable to join us for campfire bingo, come join the naturalist this afternoon for a few games of nature bingo and prizes. Bring your lunch! 15-person limit. Meet at Day-Use Area. Please call the office to pre-register. $3 plus $5 parking.

Armadillo Chat and Chew • Friday, March 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet the naturalist at the Day-Use Area to learn about Armadillos. Make your own Armadillo then have lunch with the naturalist. 10-person limit. Please call to pre-register. $3 plus $5 parking.

Geocaching For Beginners • Sunday March 26, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Come learn how to geocache and see what we find. We will go over the basics and learn some tips and tricks. Please download the Geocaching App from app store or www.geocaching.com. Free. 20-person limit. Meet at visitor center! Please call the office to pre-register. $5 parking. Make sure to contact them before you go!

MLS Soccer

ATLANTA UNITED

March 4, Sat, Toronto FC, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

March 11, Sat., at Charlotte FC, Noon – Apple TV/FOX

March 18, Sat., Portland Timbers, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

March 25, Sat., at Columbus Crew, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

April 1, Sat., New York Red Bulls, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

April 8, Sat., at New York City FC, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

All Home Games played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

MLB Baseball

ATLANTA BRAVES

March 1*, Wed., Tampa Bay Rays, 1:05 pm

March 2*, Thurs., at New York Mets (Port St. Lucie), 1:10 pm

March 3*, Fri., at Houston Astros (West Palm Beach), 1:05 pm

March 4*, Sat., Minnesota Twins (SS), 1:05 pm

March 4*, Sat., at Baltimore Orioles (SS)(Sarasota), 1:05 pm

March 5*, Sun., New York Yankees, 1:05 pm

March 7*, Tues., Boston Red Sox, 6:05 pm

March 8*, Wed., Dominican Republic, 1:05 pm

March 9*, Thurs., at Toronto Blue Jays (SS)(Dunedin), 1:07 pm

March 9*, Thurs., Puerto Rico (SS), 1:05 pm

March 10*, Fri., at Tampa Bay Rays, 1:05 pm – BSS

March 11*, Sat., Detroit Tigers, 1:05 pm

March 12*, Sun., at Pittsburgh Pirates (Bradenton), 1:05 pm

March 13*, Mon., Baltimore Orioles (SS), 1:05 pm

March 14*, Tues., at Philadelphia Phillies (Clearwater), 1:05 pm

March 15*, Wed., Houston Astros, 1:05 pm

March 16*, Thurs., at Tampa Bay Rays (SS), 1:05 pm – BSSE

March 17*, Fri., at Boston Red Sox (Fort Myers), 1:05 pm

March 18*, Sat., Philadelphia Phillies, 6:05 pm

March 19*, Sun., at Minnesota Twins (Fort Myers), 1:05 pm

March 20*, Mon., Tampa Bay Rays, 1:05 pm

March 22*, Wed., at Detroit Tigers (Lakeland), 1:05 pm – BSS

March 23*, Thurs., New York Mets, 1:05 pm – BSSE

March 24*, Fri., at Boston Red Sox (Fort Myers), 6:05 pm

March 25*, Sat., at Minnesota Twins (SS)(Fort Myers), 1:05 pm

March 25*, Sat., Minnesota Twins (SS), 1:05 pm – BSSE

March 26*, Sun., Pittsburgh Pirates, 1:05 pm – BSS

March 27*, Mon., Boston Red Sox, 1:05 pm – BSSE

March 28*, Tues., at Boston Red Sox (Fort Myers), 1:05 pm

March 30, Thurs., at Washington Nationals, 1:05 pm – BSSE

April 1, Sat., at Washington Nationals, 4:05 pm – BSSE

April 2, Sun., at Washington Nationals, 1:35 pm – BSS

April 3, Mon., at St. Louis Cardinals, 7:45 pm – BSSE

April 4, Tues., at St. Louis Cardinals, 7:45 pm – BSS

April 5, Wed., at St. Louis Cardinals, 1:15 pm – BSS

All Home Spring Training Games played at Cool Today Park * denotes Spring Training Game SS - Split Squad BSSE