The Harlem Globetrotters will play on March 8 at Phillips Arena and March 9 at the Gwinnett Center. Tickets are available through Tickmaster. You can also purchase tickets at the box offices.
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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 park.
Photo by Claudine Williams
This is a photo of a historic plantation home at Stone Mountain National Park. The homes that are on display at the park were shipped from other Georgia locations. I remember that a guide mentioned that they were essembled brick by brick, …read more
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 children is good opportunity for a history lesson on the Civil War. First, watch the movie, making sure to explain to young children that the characters in the movie are fiction, yet the Civil War occurred. You can also research the Civil War before your …read more
Now that’s what I call a Valentine’s surprise. The Hotel Indigo in Atlanta has a Valentine’s package which includes a stay at the hotel, breakfast, a bottle of Dom Perignon and, you won’t believe this, a 1.5 caret ring. Yep. The ring is included. The wedding is not included. The Proposal Package at the Hotel Indigo is available through Feb. 16. Reservations, however must be made five days in advance. Hotel Indigo is a luxury hotel located in 12 cities in the U.S. There are apparently, 60 future locations planned.
Photos courtesy of Hotel Indigo
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I can’t stand grumpy men! My date for an otherwise pleasant weekend get-away at the Brasstown Valley Resort got on my last nerve. He didn’t like the cold. I thought that it was a pleasantly nippy winter. He hoped it didn’t snow. ”Let it snow,” I sighed.
Thank goodness that I had the common sense to bring a good book. Thank goodness that the Brasstown Valley Resort was so beautiful, that even a whiny, high maintenance, complaining date couldn’t spoil my vacation. So, Brasstown Valley earns a thumbs up from me. Singles can relax and unwind. Couples, I imagine, can snuggle near the gigantic fireplace in …read more
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There’s nothing like a stay at cozy bed and breakfast for heating up a romantic night. Tea Cakes at 1003 Lena Street is an Atlanta luxury bed and breakfast, offering chocolates, flowers and fruit. You can also have a romantic picnic at a local park (if it’s not too cold out) or book an appointment at a nearby spa to really make your evening special.
Below, is an outside view of other bed and breakfast in Atlanta, the University Inn at Emory, 1767 N. Decatur Road. This Inn’s location is fabulous. You are near neighborhoods, so you can take romantic walks, shop for special …read more
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Delta at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta may charge around $2 per bag for people who decide to check in at the curb rather than checking in inside the airport, according to an article by the AJC.com. Currently there is no fee for this Delta service in Atlanta; travelers are expected to tip skycap personnel. Apparently, Delta is planning to outsource the skycap service to a third party company, eliminating skycap jobs (the existing workers can continue on with the new company or get another job within Delta). This entire affair means that travelers who use curbside check-in with Delta in Atlanta will likely have to …read more
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We’ve been meaning to catch the jousting show and dinner at this place but logistics (and price) kept us away. We finally grabbed the opportunity when we found discount coupons for $5 off. Medieval Times is a dinner theater that offers a glimpse of what it was like back in the 11th century when life was about royalty, castles, and knighthood.
There are several pre and post show activities including picture taking with the King or Princess and mini shows. One of these activities included a live falcon show. There are also ceremonies for knighthood …read more
The 22nd Annual Film Festival starts October 12 through November 17 at the High Museum of Art. This year’s film fest includes notable films from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Spain, and the U.S. All films are in their original languages with English subtitles. Please note that most of the films are geared toward mature audiences.
Here is the list of the films being shown:
Bluff
Friday, October 12, 8 p.m.
Rich TheatreAlmost Brothers
Saturday, October 13, 8 p.m.
Rich Theatre
DocuSpain:The Miracle of Candeal
Thursday, October 18, 8 p.m.
Hill Auditorium
Alice’s House
Friday, October 19, 8 p.m.
Rich Theatre
DocuSpain:Cuban Rafters
Saturday, October 20, 5 p.m.
Rich Theatre
The Violin
Saturday, October …read more
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Delta Air Lines, Atlanta’s own airline, finally acquired approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to offer non-stop flights between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Shanghai, China beginning March 30, 2008. The petition was filed in January earlier this year. Previous applications were also filed in 2000 and 2005 but were denied.
Delta’s application was heavily supported by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue who said,:
“Investors, businesses, CEOs and those board members like to be close to where the investment is,” he said.
For the state’s coastal area, strengthening business ties with Chinese companies could lead to more activity at the …read more
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