June 10th, 2008
I was recently invited to a luau at Lake Lanier in Flowery Branch. Lake Lanier is 26 miles long. Members of the Black Boaters Club shuttled myself and members of the 30+ meetup group to a private cove. Little did I realize that there are at least two marinas in the small town of Flowery […]
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June 1st, 2008
I was just minding my own business on the last day of the Georgia Renaissance Festival on Sunday. The festival features costumed actors and actresses, food (I ate a giant turkey leg) demonstrations, and shopping. The festival lasts about a month, and I was surprised to see festival-goers wearing costumes. Anyway, I went to the […]
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May 16th, 2008
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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May 2nd, 2008
Here are a few events that you won’t want to miss in and around Atlanta
May 3
Spring into Jazz Brunch, an All You Can Eat Caribbean Buffet with Rev. Al Sharpton and Warren Ballentine at Cafe Circa, 464 Edgewood AveAtlanta, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Rotary Club RotaRally
The Rotary Club has a fun event. It is […]
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April 14th, 2008
The Annual Music, Art Festival will be held April 18-20 in Dahlonega, Ga. That sounds well and fine, but an interesting tidbit is that something called Bear on the Square Mountain Festival will also be held during the Music and Art Festival in Hancock Park. I have to admit, that I am not familiar […]
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April 10th, 2008
You can pay $20 per person up until April 18th to enter Komen Atlanta Race for a Cure which raises money to help find a cure for breast cancer. After April 18th, the registration for this tradition goes up to $35 per person up until race day. This 5K race will take place on May […]
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April 9th, 2008
The Georgia Music Business Program at the University of Georgia will host free panels on the music business, “The New Music Business” beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12th at Terry Executive Education Center in Atlanta, One Live Oak Center, 3475 Lenox Road, In Atlanta. If you are interested in the music business, come […]
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March 27th, 2008
Don’t miss the Atlanta Braves’ home opener on Monday, March 31 at 7:10 p.m. against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Turner Field. Tickets are available, now!
The Braves will also play Pittsburgh on Wednesday, April 2nd at 7:10 p.m. and on Thursday, April 3rd at 7:10 p.m, also at Turner Field. The team will then play […]
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March 22nd, 2008
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
Imagine being high up on a giant mountain. The air is nippy, but you don’t mind the chill. A huge wooden cross is there to remind you while you are there. Then you see the glow of the sun rising and pouring color into the sky like orange lava. All is well. That’s […]
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