Cocktails in the Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden

After a long day at work, unwind in a peaceful setting. Enjoy drinks with friends surrounded by beautiful flowers, the Atlanta skyline and live music at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Every Thursday night ,6pm – 10pm, from May – September, the Atlanta Botanical Garden will be hosting Cocktails in the Garden. Each month will have a theme and specialty drinks. Tickets are $18.95 for guests which includes one drink coupon; Members receive free admission. The first Cocktails in the Garden is May 3. Read more about Cocktails in Gardens! Continue Reading »

2012 Callanwolde Jazz Concert Series: Jazz on the Lawn

Callanwolde presents Jazz Concert Series: Jazz on the Lawn. Starting June 15 through August 10, various Friday on the beautiful grounds at Callanwolde with have a little jazz in the air. Bring a blanket and enjoy the sweet sound of Jazz under the stars. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to the Callanwolde’s Indoor Courtyard. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Find out more about the 2012 Callanwolde Jazz on the Lawn.

  • June 15, 2012 | 7:30pm | Serenata – Latin Jazz
  • June 29, 2012 | 7:30pm | Joe Gransden and Maria Howell – Classic Jazz
  • July 13, 2012 | 7:30pm | Bernard Linnette Interactive – Energetic Avant-Garde Jazz
  • July 27, 2012 | 7:30pm | Faith – Eclectic Blend
  • August 10, 2012 | 7:30pm | Scott Glazer’s Mojo Dojo – Southern Soul Jazz

25 Things to do on Mother’s Day Weekend

Looking for ideas on how to spend Mother’s Day weekend in Atlanta with the moms in your life? If you’re having trouble trying to figure out what to do, we’ve put together a few suggestions. In case you don’t know when Mother’s Day is, it is Continue Reading »

A Taste of the Highlands 2012

The 10th Annual A Taste of the Highlands will be Saturday, May 19, 2012. Over 25 restaurants in the Virginia-Highland and Midtown Atlanta area will be participating. From 2-5pm sample scrumptious foods from restaurants such as South City Kitchen, La Tavola, DBA Barbecue, Atkins Park Tavern and Midtown Tavern. Whoa Nelly Bluegrass Band and Down Since One will be supplying the music. The event will take place at John Howell Park in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood. Tickets for the 2012 Taste of Highlands are $50 and proceeds of the event benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Find out more at www.tasteofhighlands.com. Continue Reading »

Support local farmers, shop Farmers Markets!

Most of the local farmers markets in the Atlanta area are now open or are opening soon. Support local farmers by visiting area farmers markets. Below is a list of farmers markets in the Atlanta Metro area. Click on the individual links to find location address and Continue Reading »

Virginia-Highland Summerfest 2012

Celebrate the start of summer at one of the favorite in-town festivals, Summerfest! June 2-3, 2012, the quaint neighborhood of Virginia-Highland will have art, music, food, a 5K run, and kids activities. The annual Summerfest will take place in the heart of historic Virgina-Highland on Virginia Avenue between North Highland Avenue and Park Drive. Admission is Continue Reading »

SweetWater 420 Fest at Candler Park

Music and Beer. That is how most people would sum up the annual SweetWater 420 Fest. However, along with great music and beer is education on how to make positive changes to help earth. The annual SweetWater 420 Fest is an Earth Day celebration! The 2012 SweetWater 420 Fest will be April 20 – 22 at Candler Park. The event will have awesome live music, activities, food and environmental education. Admission is free but Continue Reading »

Atlanta Jazz Festival 2012

Atlanta will be overflowing with the sound of sweet jazz the month of May. Throughout May, jazz enthusiasts can get an ear full of jazz at many different venues around Atlanta. It all leads up to Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 -28, 2012, when one of the nation’s largest free jazz festivals comes to Piedmont Park in midtown Atlanta! The annual Atlanta Jazz Festival showcases jazz legends and introduces up and coming artists. The 35th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is brought to us by the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs. Read more about the 35th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival. Continue Reading »

Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes

The 10th Annual Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes is May 19-20, 2012. The festival will be at Bessie Branham Park on Saturday, May 19th only. Enjoy the spring weather while strolling through the open air artist market, listening to live music or grabbing a snack from the many food vendors. Children will enjoy storytelling, face painting and Continue Reading »

2012 Druid Hills Home and Garden Tour & Artist Market

The annual Druid Hills Home and Garden Tour & Artist Market will be April 20-22, 2012. View exquisite homes while supporting the Druid Hills Civic Association. The 2012 tour will feature six elegant homes and gardens in Druid Hills. In addition to touring homes and gardens, guests are invited to shop at the Artist Market at St. John’s Lutheran Church. It is located at the corner of Oakdale Road and Ponce de Leon Avenue. Each day from 11am – 2pm, lunch and dessert can be purchased from one of the Food Trucks at the Artist Market. For more information about the 2012 Druid Hills Home and Garden Tour & Artist Market, visit http://druidhills.org/general-tour-information/.

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