Exploring Atlanta – For Newcomers and Natives
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Being a Florida girl, having been born and raised there and only witnessing one (brief) snowfall before my 21st birthday, the prospect of snow is still exciting to me, even now. Starting tomorrow night – Saturday, November 20, 2010 – during The Lighting of Atlantic Station, snow will fall (“realistically,” the website advertises!) as over [...]
It’s your first opportunity to celebrate the Christmas holiday season…and it’s not even Thanksgiving yet! If you’ve been ready to jump-start the holidays and needing a giant, beautiful tree to make you feel the holiday warm-fuzzies, then head down to Atlantic Station tomorrow – Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 12:00 PM until 9:00 PM – [...]
Love to dine out? Need a good excuse to dine out this week or try a new Midtown restaurant? Look no further than the 86project’s 86/Hunger 3-Day Dine Out! This week – Tuesday, November 16 through Thursday, November 18, 2010 – participating restaurants will donate a minimum of 86¢ for every dine-in guest toward the [...]
Bring your furry friend – or find a new one – at this heartwarming, pet-friendly event at Midtown’s Pacci Ristorante on Saturday, November 13, 2010. From 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM, you can enjoy lunch at Pacci and take part in supporting the Atlanta Humane Society at this unique adoption event. The AHS adoption bus [...]
After reflecting on Veteran’s Day this year – with one family member currently serving in Afghanistan and another one on the way there in the spring – I decided to post a very short message this evening. I want to urge you to think about the freedoms we enjoy as Americans, the things we do [...]
CityWalk has another new restaurant to add to its list of well-loved eateries – adding even more klout to this central Sandy Springs location, which already includes {three} sheets, J. Christopher’s, and Meehan’s Public House, among others. Tin Can Fish House & Oyster Bar has moved in next to Teela Taqueria (which is owned by [...]
Already missing some of the Saturday morning Farmer’s Markets that have closed for the season? Don’t despair – there are a handful of markets still open, including the Dunwoody Green Market, which is open for two more Wednesdays (last market, Wednesday, November 17, 2010). Open every Wednesday from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM, the Dunwoody [...]
Plan to eat out to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Georgia Chapter of Team in Training at El Taco or South City Kitchen-Vinings tonight – Tuesday, November 9, 2010 – from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Fifth Group Restaurants, the restaurant group behind El Taco and South City Kitchen-Vinings (as well as [...]
Most of you have probably heard of the world famous, beloved Broadway musical, Annie, but many of you may not have heard of the local theatre company producing it this week. Curtains Up, Inc. is a local nonprofit that mentors at-risk children to become confident and successful performers – this week, they are presenting Annie, [...]
The temps have dipped into the chilly zone, but it’s still autumn in Atlanta and a fabulous time to get outside and enjoy our beautiful city. This weekend – Saturday and Sunday, November 6 & 7, 2010 – is the Chastain Park Arts Festival – the perfect reason to bundle up and get outside! And [...]
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