A traveling exhibition of illustrations by Maurice Sendak, author of "Where the Wild Things Are,"will arrive at the East Cobb Library with a reception at 6 p.m. Sept. 8.

"In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak" explores Sendak's art, family history and Jewish identity. It runs through Oct. 14 at the library, 4880 Lower Roswell Rd., Suite 510, Marietta.

Readings for children and discussion groups have also been scheduled. Information: 770-509-2730 or www.cobbcat.org/sendak.

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Members of the conversion crew take a break as the main scoreboard is lowered to the floor to be worked on as the arena gets ready for the next concert at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Atlanta. The crew was working on creating a stage for the Friday, Oct. 3 Maxwell concert. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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