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2010 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival in Underground Atlanta + $5 Off Admission to the Georgia Aquarium

admin | March 9, 2010

It’s that time of year again: Get your green on & head to Underground Atlanta for the St. Patrick’s Day Festival, which runs from noon-6:00 p.m. on March 13. Not that I believe the 6:00 p.m. end time…we’re talking about Underground Atlanta after all. It’s just the end of the family-friendly portion of the festivities.
The [...]

Peach Drop 2010: Ring in the New Year in Underground Atlanta

admin | December 29, 2009

I feel cold just thinking about this event: I can’t believe it’s almost New Year’s Eve. As such, it’s time for Peach Drop 2010.
There’s always plenty to do. From noon-6:00 p.m., the family-friendly activities & entertainment at the Family Fun & Budding Peach Stage will keep the little ones entertained. You’ll see Stephanie Schecter, [...]

CANstruction 2009 “Restacking the Pieces” at Underground Atlanta

admin | November 12, 2009

If your kids have ever raided the pantry to build something out of your canned goods (& even if they haven’t), you’ll appreciate this exhibition:
Through Nov. 15, 2009, you can see CANstruction 2009 “Restacking the Pieces” at Underground Atlanta. Billed as the most unique food charity in the world, I’d have to agree that it’s [...]

Heritage Arts Festival at Underground Atlanta: July 23-26

admin | July 20, 2009

From July 23-26, the Heritage Arts Festival will take place in Underground Atlanta. The festival is a celebration of African-American heritage. There’ll be a market with more than 50 national & international artists and merchants and two stages with live music.
The entertainment lineup includes free jazz, R&B gospel & blues performances, by Alex Lattimore, [...]

Green Festival at Underground Atlanta on Saturday, May 16

admin | May 14, 2009

On Saturday, May 16, stop by Underground Atlanta from noon-5:00 p.m. for the Green Festival. There’ll be live music in Kenny’s Alley (Dionne Farris and Room 2 Groove), an eco-fashion show put on by REI, free onsite electronics recycling, a green vendor market, a Green Kid Zone with crafts & Captain Planet, and more than [...]

Get Your Green On & Get to the St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Underground Atlanta

admin | March 11, 2009

I, for one, cannot believe it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day. Didn’t 2009 just arrive? Sheesh. Where does the time go?
On Saturday, March 14, don’t miss the St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Underground Atlanta, which runs from noon-6:00 p.m. Not that I believe the 6:00 p.m. end time…we’re talking about Underground Atlanta after all.
The festivities get [...]

5 Free Ways to Ring in the New Year in Atlanta

admin | December 28, 2008

Looking for a fun & free way to ring in the New Year? Check out these five events:

On Wednesday, December 31, head downtown for the Chick-fil-A Bowl Parade. Serving as the official kick-off for the big game, everything from floats and mascots to cheerleaders and dance groups will get you in a festive mood. The [...]

GO ARTS for Free and Cheap Tickets in October

admin | October 3, 2008

Throughout the month of October, you’ll find steals and deals on theater, music and dance tickets as part of GO ARTS, Georgia Open Arts Month.
GO ARTS month kicks off with a free family festival in Underground Atlanta on Saturday, October 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. While there, you take part in early bird [...]