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2023 News Archive

Posted on: February 2, 2023

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to Host "Art of the Cocktail” on February 10

February 2, 2023

CONTACT: Bobbi VanHorn

Bobbi@mariettacobbartmuseum.org

MARIETTA - The Art of the Cocktail will feature two specialty drinks, “Lady in Red” and “Get Figgy With It,” which will be created and presented by Hamp & Harry’s.

Additionally, guest will enjoy current exhibitions: Selections from the MCMA Permanent Collection and Michael Heffernan’s Wayfinding: The Synthesis of Poetic and Visual Language.

Rob Tharpe, born and raised in Cobb County, will be providing entertainment. Rob plays acoustic shows around the metro Atlanta area, specializing in classic rock and alternative covers. He has performed with a variety of bands, playing lead electric guitar and providing background vocals.

Admission is $10 and members get in free; admission purchased at the door.

Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.

⇐Previous Registration Now Available for Marietta’s 2023 Citizens’ Government Academy Next⇒ Pop-In at the Marietta History Center: Black History Month

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