Things to Do
Metro events celebrating ‘GWTW's' 75th anniversary
- "Mrs. John Marsh – The World Knew Her as Margaret Mitchell," a one-woman play by Melita Easters, Thursday through June 19 at Ansley Park Playhouse. $25-$40. 1545 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-875-1193, www.ansleyparkplayhouse.com.
- "Atlanta's Book: The Lost 'Gone With the Wind' Manuscript": Exhibit built around the last four chapters of Mitchell's personal manuscript copy, featuring her editing marks and thought destroyed long ago, opens Saturday at the Atlanta History Center. Includes her never-before-exhibited desk, photos and rare first and foreign editions. Through Sept. 5. $16.50, $13 ages 65 and up and students 13 and up, $11 ages 4-12. 130 W. Paces Ferry Road N.W., Atlanta. 404-814-4150, www.atlantahistorycenter.com.
- Gala previewing GPB documentary "Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel": Black-tie-optional GPB benefit at Georgian Terrace Hotel, site of the celebration following the 1939 world premiere of "GWTW," 7 p.m. June 9. Livingston's executive chef Zeb Stevenson reinterprets the 1939 dinner menu. Atlanta Ballet dancers perform the infamous "Apache Dance" that cost Mitchell her Junior League membership, documentary clips shown, dramatic readings of Mitchell writing performed, dancing. $250 per person. 404-685-2573, www.gpb.org/margaret-mitchell/gala.
- Margaret Mitchell House discounted admission: Two-for-one admission to tour the museum and explore Mitchell's apartment where she wrote her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, June 9-12. Regular admission: $13, $10 ages 65 and up and students 13 and older, $8.50 ages 4-12. 990 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-249-7015, www.margaretmitchellhouse.com.
- "A Tribute to Margaret Mitchell: The Book That Touched the World": Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum-Scarlett on the Square celebrates with events, June 10-11, including appearances by movie cast members Ann Rutherford, Mickey Kuhn and Patrick Curtis. Authors' panel discussion, breakfast with the stars, dinner program, autograph sessions and more. $250 for both days, individual day and event tickets available. 770-794-5576, www.gwtwmarietta.com.
- Road to Tara Museum living history tour. Six-stop trek through Jonesboro, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 11, includes costumed storytellers paralleling "GWTW" characters and stories with that city's history. $20. 104 N. Main St., Jonesboro. 770-478-4800, www.visitscarlett.com.
- Oakland Cemetery commemoration: Site of Mitchell's final resting place marks "Gone With the Wind's" 75th anniversary with a 5-7 p.m. June 12 event that includes themed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on the Bell Tower veranda. John Wiley Jr., coauthor of "Margaret Mitchell's 'Gone With the Wind': A Bestseller's Odyssey from Atlanta to Hollywood" will sign his book. Costumed guides will lead walking tours. Evening ends with a champagne toast at the gravesite. Reservations ($20) required by June 10. 404-688-2107, www.oaklandcemetery.com.
- "Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel": Documentary premieres at 8 p.m. June 30 on GPB.
- "Inspired by Margaret: Four Georgia Authors Discuss How Margaret Mitchell Inspired Their Work": Rebecca Burns, Amanda Gable, Shelia P. Moses and Patricia Sprinkle in panel discussion, 7 p.m. June 30 at Atlanta History Center. Reservations (required): $10 (includes viewing of the exhibit "Atlanta's Book: The Lost 'Gone With the Wind' Manuscript"). 130 W. Paces Ferry Road N.W., Atlanta. 404-814-4150, www.atlantahistorycenter.com/lectures.
- University of Georgia's Hargrett Rare Book & Manuscript Library exhibit: "In a Weak Moment, I Have Written a Book," Mitchell letters, manuscripts, photographs and more. Through June 29. UGA Main Library, 3rd Floor, 320 S. Jackson St., Athens. Free. 706-542-7123, www.libs.uga.edu/hargrett/mitchell.
- Atlanta-Fulton Central Library exhibit: "Margaret Mitchell Exhibit: The Movie" explores the author's role in the film and its world premiere in Atlanta. Items on view includes her typewriter; her personal copy of the screenplay and final shooting script; her box of "GWTW" stills; and invitations and programs from balls, dinners and other events surrounding the premiere. Through August. Free. 1 Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta. 404-730-1896, www.afpls.org/central-library.
