The Atlanta Traveler

 
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 Branch. Unfortunately, I ended up at the wrong marina! I was supposed to meet them at Aqualand Marina., said to be the largest inland marina in the United States. I ended up at Starboard Cove Marina, which was down the street, well down the street …read more

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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 festival alone, just to see what was going on and get some pictures for you all. I happened into one of the pavilions, and saw the royal court. I thought it would be neat to get pictures of them, so I started snapping away with …read more

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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. Every Friday, from January through November, and  from 5:30 to 10 p.m. the Museum has Martinis and Imax, an evening of music, relaxation, and food. Tickets are $15 for adults.
 
 
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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 called the Rotally. You get a map, clues and some items to find for a scavenger hunt.  At each checkpoint you may be asked to find something or answer a question. The theme is the Chattahoochee. Only 100 cars can participate and the course is …read more

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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 with this particular festival, however, I am pretty certain that it’s bound to be a colorful affair, hopefully not too hairy with bears or whatnot.
Anyway, performers like old-time musicians, Norman and Nancy Blake, Fiddler James Bryan and his daughter, Rachel will appear on stage. The …read more

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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 10, starting in front of the Wachovia Bank in Atlantic Station, cross the 17th Street Bridge and end at Atlantic Station. You all can register at Atlanta Area Ford Stores, Coldwater Creek, Kroger, Macy’s and Pier One Imports. You can also register online up until …read more

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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 out and learn all that you can. For more information call 706-542-7668.
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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 the New York Mets on Friday, April 4th,  at 7:35; Saturday, April 5, at 3:55 p.m., and Sunday April 6 at 1:35 p.m. at Turner Field.
 
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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 a mellow, laid-back atmosphere at the museum, as couples cuddled and friends bantered. The performance, itself was upbeat, and a few people danced. The dancers may have been friends of the museum; they danced like experts. I didn’t catch a glimpse of the food, but …read more

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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 Easter in Atlanta.
The Atlanta Easter sunrise service at Stone Mountain National Park is a tradition. The park gates open at 4 a.m., and two non-denominational services, one at the top of the mountain, the other at the base of the mountain will begin simultaneously at …read more

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