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May 16th, 2008

Fernbank Museum of Natural History for Families

The Fernbank Museum of Natural History is a great educational family attraction in Atlanta. Permanent collections at the museum include: A Walk in Time in Georgia, Giants of the Mesozoic, Sensing Nature, Reflections of Culture, The Children’s Discovery Rooms, World of Shells and First Georgians. There are also special treats just for the adults. […]

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April 2nd, 2008

King Tut is coming to Atlanta

An exhibit featuring King Tut is coming to Atlanta, according to an announcement made this morning during a press conference Mayor Shirley Franklin. The exhibit features 130 treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb and other treasures.  Although there have been previous King Tut exhibits in the United States, this exhibit features items not seen before […]

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March 25th, 2008

Free Arts Events in April

There’s no reason to be bored in Atlanta. Get some exercise and an art lesson through the Turner First Thursday Downtown Artswalk, a self-guided art tour held the first and third Thursday of every month. An upcoming exhibit, Shadowdance by Keiko Guest  is on display during a special evening Artswalk from 5 to 8 […]

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March 22nd, 2008

A Look at Friday Night at the High

Dozens of people came out to the High Museum to chill and listen to jazz music during Friday Night Jazz at the High. Some patrons sat on the lower floor of the atrium, listening to the Friday night jazz performers while other people walked upstairs to view the art in the gallery. There was […]

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March 19th, 2008

Sound, Thoughts, Ideas and Rhyme

This is a little something for people who like art and cultural events. Spend your Friday evening listening to poetry reading, dramatic presentations and singers.
You can also watch artists create original artwork live. Experience body painting or listen to a town hall discussion on Women’s Roles in Society.
If you want to get a […]

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March 18th, 2008

Friday Night Jazz at the High

Looking for a romantic, mellow evening of jazz? Well, the High Museum will hold its famous Friday night jazz event this Friday, March 21 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Robinson Atrium Stint Family Wing.
Jazz trumpeter Marcus Printup will perform. Printup, an up and coming jazz musician has been honored at the National Collegiate […]

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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
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