Atlanta

Celebrate “Day of the Dead” All Month Long at Rosa Mexicano

by Hunter Gorinson
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Tre swanky “metropolitan Mexican” (you heard it here first) eatery Rosa Mexicano will be shaking off post-Halloween withdrawal pains nationwide with an extended, month-long celebration of Central America’s macabre Day of the Dead festival through November 22nd.

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Celebrate The 9th Annual Afternoon in The Country at Serenbe

by Carrie Neal Walden

On Sunday, November 8th, the Atlanta Les Dames d’Escoffier International will fete the success of women in the culinary, beverage and hospital industries with their 9th Annual Afternoon in The Country Event, held at the lovely Serenbe. Proceeds from the day’s event will benefit the non-profit organization’s scholarship fund to support womens’ ventures in these [...]

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Atlanta

Let’s Make History! “Eating History,” that is . . .

by Carrie Neal Walden

The Culinary Historians of Atlanta are putting on an “Eating History” event! On Monday, November 16th, come hear food historian Andrew F. Smith talk about the evolution and major moments in American Cuisine. If you’re even a little bit of a “foodie,” you’ll be intrigued! His new book,

Eating History: Turning Points in American Cuisine
is [...]

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Atlanta

Goldenrama – It’s Today!!

by Carrie Neal Walden

Love Goldens? Just love dogs, period?? Or maybe just need some “happy” on a Sunday??? Then come out for today’s Goldenrama event, by the awesome organization Adopt a Golden Atlanta. From 12-4pm on October 25th (rain date Nov 8th), bring your pup and family or friends – it’s ok to come without a dog, too!! [...]

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Greatness with Gatsby! The Great Gatsby Lawn Party: The Argyle Edition

by Carrie Neal Walden

Now, this is seriously cool. Everyone knows that Gatsby was stylin’ and this fundraiser is “in his spirit”! On Sunday, October 25, The Great Gatsby Lawn Party: The Argyle Edition, will raise funds for breast cancer awareness and Habitat for Humanity of South Fulton County.
Held on the Oglethorpe University Lawn, the event will feature music [...]

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Atlanta

Star Wars in Concert is an Interactive Orchestral Experience that Brings Fans Closer to the Music of the Movie

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A long time ago in a Galaxy far far away
Message from John Williams
Creating the music for the Star Wars films has been an exciting and wonderful experience for me, and I have therefore derived particular pleasure in assembling a compendium of themes from all of the films to be presented in Star Wars: In Concert.
The [...]

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Wynne Ragland “Southeastern Portrait” Exhibit at The William Turner Gallery

by Carrie Neal Walden

ocal photographer Wynne Ragland, Jr., will be displaying his vibrant work at The William Turner Gallery from October 15th to November 7th, 2009. The “Southeastern Portrait” exhibit will commence on Thursday, October 15th with an opening reception from 6-9pm.
Wynne Ragland’s work focuses on images of the South and its people, at work and play and [...]

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Atlanta

Oakland Cemetery Halloween Tours: Get Your Spook On!

by Carrie Neal Walden

Historic Oakland Cemetery is putting on their Halloween Tours this year on October 23-25. This is the only time of the year that the Cemetery stays open “after dark” and the tours are done up in high spooky style!
During “Capturing the Spirit of Halloween” 2009 Tours, visitors will hear stories about Atlanta and its citizens [...]

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Atlanta

Get Pretty with “Hawt on Yelp!”

by Carrie Neal Walden

During the week of November 2-8, 2009, you can get your beauty on with a special Yelp-sponsored “event” put on by a dozen Atlanta prettifiers! Hawt on Yelp gives you 50% off services from a whole host of spa, massage, and beauty treatment spots in town. From Blue Med Spa to Entobello, Helmet HairWorx (two [...]

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Atlanta

“Aqua Vino: Sip Savor & Sea” at The Georgia Aquarium

by Carrie Neal Walden

The Georgia Aquarium’s Next Wave Society is proud to put on this year’s Aqua Vino Sip Savor & Sea fundraiser on Thursday, October 29, 2009. This chic event is the largest annual fundraising event for the Aquarium, and benefits the Veterinary Services & Conservation Medicine Initiative through the Correll Center for Aquatic Animal Health.
The [...]

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Art

Brookhaven Arts Festival: Come see Maria-Louise Coil!

by Carrie Neal Walden

Local artist and Atlanta native Maria-Louise Coil will be the featured artist at the 2009 Brookhaven Arts Festival, October 17-18th.
Maria-Louise’s work is primarily “Southern” and “Atlantan” in focus, with an emphasis on road-side images and signs, and all the things that dot our local everyday scenery. Using a muted pallet on textured surfaces, she brings [...]

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Feeling Lofty: The 8th Annual Castleberry Hill Loft Tour

by Carrie Neal Walden

Feeling “urban”? Love the Atlanta in-town neighborhoods that mix old and new, and those that are growing and working hard to attract ITP residents? Then you need to come to The 8th Annual Castleberry Hill Loft Tour.
This weekend, Saturday, September 26th from 11am to 5pm,and Sunday, September 27th from noon to 5pm, Castleberry Hill and [...]

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Atlanta

Video Games Live is an Orchestral Arcade Music Experience that is Touring the World

by Bill Meagher
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Video Games Live Trailer
Video Games Live™ is an immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Top orchestras and choirs perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussionists, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive entertainment experience!
This is [...]

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Atlanta

Top Seattle Basketball Players at the Adonai Hood Classic

by Gabe Showalter

The NBA and the Sonics may have left Seattle, but you could start an expansion team with all the basketball talent that calls the Seattle area home. Take one look at the rosters for this weekend’s Adonai Hood Classic and you’ll known why Seattle has put itself on the basketball map as one of the [...]

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