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Black Friday at Simon Malls: Doors Open at 5:00 a.m.

admin | November 25, 2009

Planning to hit the mall for your Black Friday shopping marathon? Here’s what’s happening at Atlanta-area Simon Malls. Doors open at 5:00 a.m. on November 27:
Gwinnett Place Mall

Santa’s Winter Wonderland will open at 10:00 a.m. for photos with Santa. Purchase a set of photos on Black Friday and receive a free gift while supplies [...]

Get Goosebumps at the Mall of Georgia on October 17

admin | October 16, 2009

My kids haven’t discovered R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series yet, but it’s just a matter of time until they do. When I taught 7th grade, those books were among the titles most frequently stolen from our in-class library.
If your kids are fans, you may want to bring them to the Nordstrom Court at Mall of [...]

Free Concert & Movie at Mall of Georgia on September 5

admin | September 3, 2009

On Saturday, September 5, grab a blanket & a lawn chair & head to the Village Pavilion at the Mall of Georgia for a free Movies Under the Stars event. Live music starts at 6:00 p.m. when The Ron Johnsons take the stage, and the movie, Bring it On: Fight to the Finish, starts at dusk. [...]

Simon dTour Live: BMX & Bands at Mall of Georgia & Discover Mills on August 7 & 9

admin | August 7, 2009

Simon dTour Live will be in metro Atlanta on August 7 & 9. The mall tour event for teens brings together BMX bike demos, live concerts by Jimmy Robbins (Discover Mills) & School Boy Humor (Mall of GA), interactive games & contests.
Here’s what you need to know:

Friday, August 7, from 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.. Mall of [...]

Thursday Things: Free & Cheap Art Lessons at Tannery Row Artist Colony

admin | July 28, 2009

My art skills are lacking. Seriously lacking. In fact, some of my attempts to create things are downright pathetic. I’ve determined that it’s not so much a lack of skill as a lack of proper instruction. Next time I’m up in Buford, I’m going to head to Tannery Row Artist Colony for Thursday Things, a [...]

Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Show at the Mall of Georgia, July 9-12

admin | July 8, 2009

I’ve never been, but I’ve heard good things about The Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Show, which will be at the Mall of Georgia in Buford from July 9-12. I tried to check out the Dunwoody Arts and Crafts Guild’s website for more details, but it’s currently infected with a Trojan virus.
So, forgive the [...]

Free & Cheap Kids’ Movies: AMC & Regal Summer Movie Schedules

admin | May 29, 2009

If you’re like me, you resist going to see movies at the theatre because it’s just too expensive. After all, if you can buy it for $15 when it’s released on DVD, why would you want to spend $32 to take a family of four to the matinee. It’s insane. Remember when the matinee was [...]

Apps, Entrees, & Drinks on the Cheap at Gilbert’s Cafe, Joel Restaurant, Buckhead Pizza, & Panchero’s

admin | April 16, 2009

With so many good deals in Atlanta, sometimes it’s just easier to make a list. Want to eat & drink on the cheap? Take advantage of one of these deals:
1. Through April 29, 2009, click here and print the coupon to buy one entree & get one free at Gilbert’s Cafe. Per the fine print, [...]