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Archive for February 2008

February 29th, 2008

Stone Mountain Park

 
Photo by Claudine Williams
While visiting Mexico, I ended up in a conversation with a Mexican man who had visited Atlanta. I asked him about his favorite Atlanta destination, and he told me that he loved Stone Mountain Park. I love Stone Mountain, too and I decided to share some of my favorite images from the […]

By Claudine -- 1 comment

February 28th, 2008

The Alvin Ailey Dancers are Here and Bill Cosby is Coming Soon

 Photos by Andrew Eccles
Courtesy of the AADT
You don’t want to miss them! The Alvin Ailey Dancers have a few more perforamances at the Fox Theater, 660 Peachtree Street
Performances are on Feb. 29th at at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
March 1st  at 3 p.m.
March 2nd at 3 p.m.
Tickets are $25 to $55.

Photo by Andrew Eccles
Courtesy of […]

By Claudine -- 2 comments

February 27th, 2008

Air Travel Changes

I recently returned from a trip to Mexico. I admit that it has been a while since I have traveled by air, but will someone please tell me when airlines began charging passengers for food? I mean, dang, U.S. Airways tried to charge a sister $7 for a sandwich. Dang, I wanted to ask the […]

By Claudine -- 0 comments

February 26th, 2008

Get International Produce at the DeKalb Farmer’s Market

Looking for a white, pyramid-shaped young coconut from Thailand? Do you have a hankering for sweet and ripe Florida mangos? Would you like to buy salmon from Chile? Have a craving for a little French Mimolette? Some of the best deals for fresh fruit, seafood and spices will be found at the international Your DeKalb […]

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February 24th, 2008

Cafe Life

 
 

 
Café Life is a small restaurant adjacent to a co-op grocery store, Life Grocery. All of the food in the café is vegetarian, and the salad offerings are organic
 
The café caters to health conscience people or those who strive to be. The most unique preparations are the raw foods, which are uncooked, natural whole foods […]

By Claudine -- 0 comments

February 23rd, 2008

The Gone with the Wind Museum

The Gone With the Wind Museum located in Marietta, Georgia is an interesting place to visit even if you are not a Gone With the Wind fan. The museum boasts dozens of original books, movie artifacts, and signed letters from Margaret Mitchell and the cast of Gone With the Wind. Visiting the museum with your […]

By Claudine -- 1 comment

February 22nd, 2008

Visit the Georgia Aquarium

 
 
Screaming kids, walking through a viewing tunnel, pointed at an enormous whale shark gliding through clear waters. “I’m glad I came,” a young boy piped. And if you decide to visit, you’ll be glad too. The largest aquarium in the world, you can’t go wrong with a visit to the Georgia Aquarium. You can easily […]

By Claudine -- 1 comment

February 21st, 2008

Six Free Things to do in Atlanta

Peace Statue at the Carter Center
Credit: Claudine Williams
 
1. Visit Piedmont Park. This city park is usually bustling with people, and it’s fun to watch the passersby, picnic, jog, or walk. During the summer months, you can shop or browse at the farmers market that’s held there on Saturdays from now until October. The market is […]

By Claudine -- 2 comments

February 20th, 2008

The Atlanta Botanical Gardens

The Atlanta Botanical Gardens is the perfect place to take your family this summer. Located in midtown, Atlanta, this is a must-see destination. Your young children will love the kid’s area. Watch your children laugh and play with other children in a child-safe tree house. The sprinkler water-spouts are big hit with the kids, and […]

By Claudine -- 1 comment

February 20th, 2008

The Atlantic Station

Atlantic Station is one of the best places to take a date in Atlanta. The trees are laced with romantic lighting and there are plenty of restaurants, a movie theater and bars to spend time with loved ones.

I acutally met someone outside of the LA fitness gym and we ended up going to the movies […]

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