School is out and the summer vacation season is in full swing! We can’t think of anything better right now than a few days of relaxation and sun on a sandy beach….but we’re not the only ones with the same idea. Many of the south’s most beautiful beaches are quite crowded this time of year. If you’re wondering where you …
Reptile Day at Fernbank
Do you have a snake lover in your family, or a budding zoologist? Bring them to Fernbank Museum of Natural History on July 13th where you will find yourself face to face with live reptiles and amphibians at this popular annual event. You will have the opportunity to learn about and interact with many unique creatures, including snakes, tortoises, lizards …
Atlanta Weekend Events – June 7th-9th
A Raisin in the Sun Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square presents the classic play about dreams, and wraps up its run this weekend. Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Presents Beethoven’s Fidelio Music Director Robert Spano brings a cast of international opera singers to Atlanta for this special performance Saturday night at Atlanta Symphony Hall. Balloons Over Fayette Head south to Fayetteville …
Make Your Home Even Smarter!
Have you already upgraded to a smart home thermostat, a robotic vacuum and camera enabled doorbell? Today’s homes are getting smarter and smarter by the minute, and while these standard smart devices are far from old news, there are some new kids on the block as well. New products are hitting the market all the time that can be programmed …
Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival!
Atlanta’s own celebrity chef Ford Fry (Jct. Kitchen, Superica, The Optimist) presents the 11th annual Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival on July 14th. Enjoy tomato-based treats from dozens of local chefs and mixologists, along with live music from The Spazmatics and Ford Fry’s own chef band, The Foo’d Fighters! The festivities also include a live auction with a variety …
Our Top Restaurant Picks in Chastain Park
Whether you’re finishing up a round of golf at the Chastain Park Golf Course, or grabbing a bite to eat before taking in a concert at the State Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, a Chastain Park outing isn’t complete without a stop by one of the area’s top restaurants. We’ve put together a list of our favorites places to grab …
Come From Away at the Fox Theatre
Broadway’s “Come From Away” has won Best Musical at awards ceremonies all across North America! Written by Tony nominees Irene Sankoff and David Heinhe, Come From Away tells the touching true story of 7,000 air passengers who became stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland following the September 11th terror attacks. Residents of Gander volunteered to take in the …
Atlanta Weekend Events: May 31st – June 2nd
Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest Enjoy live music and great beer in the streets of downtown Alpharetta, featuring locals CurraheeBrewing Company and Jekyll Brewing. Atlanta Food & Wine Festival Celebrate and sample award-winning Southern cuisine, with opportunities to meet and learn from the region’s best chefs. Atlanta Tiny House Show Attend seminars and discussions led by tiny house experts, with 15 …
Quick Organization Hacks
The best organization solutions are quick, easy, and may even involve repurposing items you already have around your house. Here are five of our favorite “why didn’t I think of that sooner!” organization hacks. Line Up Your Lids Do you love how your Pyrex bowls nest together so easily, but hate the chaotic pile of lids tossed in the cabinet …