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Posted on: April 28, 2022

Marietta Parks & Rec Brings Back Brown Bag Concerts in May!

April 28, 2022

CONTACT: Emily

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5606

MARIETTA - Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities is proud to announce that the ever loved Brown Bag Lunchtime Concerts are back beginning on Thursday, May 5th at 12:00pm in Glover Park on the Marietta Square.

Grab your lunch at one of the many great restaurants around the Marietta Square and meet your friends and co-workers at Glover Park for the Brown Bag Concert Series. The Brown Bag Concert Series features FREE music from Noon - 1 p.m. every Thursday in May & September in Glover Park on the Historic Marietta Square, 50 N Park Square Marietta, GA 30060.

Performance Schedule

May 5 - Bottoms Up Atlanta Rock Band

May 12 - Zachary Alexander

May 19 - Katie Bell

May 26 - Tim Between

For more information: https://www.mariettaga.gov/193/Brown-Bag-Concerts

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