Known for its ethnic food diversity, the 4th Annual Taste of Chamblee will bring together local restaurants, arts, live entertainment, kids activities and more for the entire family to enjoy on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. This one day, outdoor festival is FREE admission and will take place in Downtown Chamblee, Ga. at Peachtree and Broad Streets[...]
Georgia Aquarium has added a cool new activity to its collection of seafaring fun: a beluga whale education center where you can learn all about our friends from under the sea. This new center is dedicated to inspiring and educating the public of the dangers these whales face in the wild. Did you know there are an estimated 150,000 beluga[...]
Easter, like many holidays, is all about tradition. Whether it's having the family together at grandma's house or painting hard boiled eggs, everyone has a favorite activity. If you and the rest of the family are looking for something fun and different to do this Easter, there are several Georgia State Parks holding celebrations and activities. Not only will your[...]
Remember how fun hunting for treasure was when you were little? Whether you were pretending to look for gold, jewels, lost artifacts or any other valuable, going on adventures never got old. But nowadays, it seems like all the adventuring is done on a computer in an imaginary, virtual world. If you're a parent who is looking for ways to[...]
Many people in Atlanta and abroad might have an adverse reaction to the idea of hotels and fine dining, but this preconceived notion is exactly what many hotel restaurants are looking to wipe off the table this week. For those unaware, the first annual Hotel Restaurant Week (HRW) is underway. During this week-long event, diners can make a reservation at several hotels[...]
If you're out touring Atlanta real estate today, you'll probably notice an excess of green balloons and paper leprechauns in honor of St. Patrick. While saying that people celebrate St. Patrick's Day may not come as a surprise, what is surprising is the amount of research being done about how people celebrate. The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently conducted its[...]
Some people may not list Georgia among their top Spring Break destinations, but that's just because they don't know about all the great features of Georgia State Parks. There are 63 state parks and historic sites throughout Georgia that offer enjoyment and activities for anyone. Plus, they are a much cheaper alternative to traveling out-of-state. If you want to enjoy the[...]
People who are truly passionate about movies understand them better than the rest of us. They know that each movie is special, that behind each film is someone's vision or dream or message. And they know that each film is trying to tell us something, if only we'd stop and listen to it. But whether you're a movie enthusiast or[...]
Very few people in this country are honored with a day dedicated solely to them. But revered civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. is deserving of that distinction and much more. People in or around the Atlanta area should not miss out on the events taking place in his honor. The King Center, a living memorial dedicated to the[...]
Why spend the winter months indoors when you can celebrate the merriment of the holidays with fun-filled Atlanta events and activities for the entire family at the Atlanta Botanical Garden's Holidays in the Garden from now until Jan. 2? From model trains and a children’s train ride to delightful dressed doggies and elegant high teas, Holidays in the Gardens combines popular[...]