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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The Geisha House in Atlantic Station was not at all what I expected. I envisioned Geisha fluttering throughout the restaurant, wearing elaborate kimonos and pouring tea.
I thought that I’d hear soft music, the type you hear while floating off to sleep, during a relaxing massage. I read Memoirs of a Geisha, after all. So, I thought that I knew what to expect.
The Geisha House was nothing at all like I’d imagined. There was only one geisha, the hostess when I visited on a Friday night. The other servers wore black slacks with red, low-cut T-shirts. I am happy to …read more

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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 little funky. Get on the dance floor and shake it to Chicago-Style Stepping. Of course, a D.J. will be spinning in the back.
That sounds like some evening.  They call it STIR: Sound, Thoughts, Ideas and Rhyme. This Friday is the Woman’s Month Celebration.
Featured Poets …read more

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Photo by Claudine Williams
When looking for a cool place with plenty of outdoor seating in midtown, headed over to Neighbor’s  at 752 North Highland Ave.  This pub has a cute lighted patio for a romantic meal. If you decide that it’s a little chilly outside but you still want to brave the weather, the pub has outdoor heating. Neighbor’s also has good food. I tried the Jerk Chicken wrap with mixed vegetables. I was afraid to order the dish because spicy foods make my eyes water and upsets my sinuses. My server was kind enough to bring extra napkins, although the jerk chicken …read more

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Ready to get some NFL fever? Here are some of the hottest places around town to get your NFL on.
 ESPN Zone, 3030 Peachtree Road, in Buckhead will be the place to be for the Superbowl. Hey, they have a 16-foot high definition screen. Need I say more? Seeing is believing. Take a virtual tour of ESPN Zone to see if you think the facilities are up to par.
You’ll probably find me at Frankie’s, 5600 Roswell Road in Atlanta, which was voted the best sport’s bar in the state by USA Today. They have flat screens. Yes they do.  How about watching the game on  four lovely 61″ digital …read more

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