Sep 032009
 

Fan of the Movies & The Market free movie series at Atlantic Station? You’ll be pleased to know they’ve extended it through October. Here’s a look at the lineup:

  • September 3: Breakfast at Tiffany’s
  • September 10: My Fair Lady
  • September 17: Roman Holiday
  • September 24: Sabrina
  • October 1: Goonies
  • October 8: Madagascar
  • October 15: Men in Black
  • October 22:
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Sep 032009
 

On Labor Day weekend, Art in the Park will take place on Marietta’s historic square. Not familiar with it? It’s a juried fine arts show, and it features works by 130 artists of all sorts—photographers, potters, sculptors, jewelers, painters, and the list goes on.

We love to browse, but my kids especially enjoy the Interactive Art Alley, which is … [more]

Sep 032009
 

I’ve always loved history. History tests? Not so much. But history? When told well, it’s like listening to your grandparents spin tales of what life was like way back when.

Whenever I’m on the Marietta Square, I think about taking a trolley tour—the hour-long ride includes the square; confederate, national & city cemeteries; antebellum homes (from the street); and the … [more]

Sep 032009
 

I’ve yet to make it downtown for the Dragon*Con parade, but this may be the year. I know my kids will get a kick out of it. Shoot, they love the high school homecoming parade that marches through our neighborhood each fall. Add in costumed characters of all sorts, and they’ll be in awe.

The parade starts at 10:00 … [more]

Sep 022009
 

Want to go to Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Lawrenceville on the cheap? Take advantage of this deal to buy one, get one admission free, which I found in this month’s Points North. There’s no restriction listed other than the second ticket needs to be of equal or lesser value, so the free admission should apply to … [more]

Sep 022009
 

It’s almost the first Thursday of the month, which means it’s time for two art strolls:

  • During the First Thursdays ArtsWalk Downtown, local galleries stay open late, giving you a chance to see what you want to see, when you want to see it. Participating galleries include the Museum of Design, The GSU School of Art & Design Gallery,
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