CARROLLTON
Carrollton Fine Arts and Crafts MeccaFest at Carrollton Cultural Art Center
Yet another reason to get artsy takes place next weekend. Fine artists from around the country converge upon Carrollton for a juried arts show and festival. Performance artist Mark Abbati returns with his "Living Sculpture" on October 9. Visitors may just gaze with amazement at Woody Jones’ “Mechanical Amusement,” a hand-made piece that comes to life with the crank of a handle. Guests have the option of either refueling on festival-style grub on site or dining at one of Carrollton’s nearby restaurants. Kiddie entertainment includes storytelling and games.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 8 and 9. Free. Carrollton Cultural Art Center, 251 Alabama St., Carrollton. 770-838-1083, www.meccafest.com.
NEWNAN
3rd Annual Ride for the Kids at Gene Evans’ Great South Harley Davidson
Motorcycle enthusiasts rev their engines at this group ride for charity. All proceeds from the ride benefit Fragile Kids, an organization that purchases medical equipment for children in need. In addition to the fully escorted ride, the event includes lunch, prizes, giveaways, a silent auction and live entertainment. Participants have the chance to take home a $500 Harley-Davidson gift certificate. Lovers of two wheels can gawk at the entrants of a special bike show, which awards prizes in four categories. Get there early for registration as the ride begins rolling at 10:30 a.m.
9 a.m. Oct. 8. $25 per motorcycle; $10 for each additional rider. Gene Evans’ Great South Harley-Davidson, 185 E. Highway 16, Newnan. 678-228-8213, www.fragilekids.org.
MARIETTA
“Ghost-Writer” at Theatre in the Square
Although Theatre in the Square is in the midst of raising enough money in order to keep its doors open, its latest production proves the show must indeed go on. Jessica Phelps West directs “Ghost-Writer,” a romantic mystery about a meticulous secretary who serves as typist for a famous author even after he dies. Elisa Carlson, Ellen McQueen and Peter Tamm make up the small cast. “Ghost-Writer” comes from the pen of violinist-turned-playwright Michael Hollinger, the scribe behind “Incorruptible,” “Opus” and “Red Herring.” Those who want to make sure this isn’t the last play they catch at Theatre in the Square can make a donation on the theatre’s website. The intimate venue is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Tuesdays-Sundays through Oct. 30; $20-$33. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-422-8369, www.theatreinthesquare.com.
Jon Waterhouse, for the AJC
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