This Friday night Callaway Gardens’® Robin Lake Beach becomes an outdoor cinema with a Movie on the Beach.
Robin Lake’s sandy beach will be the seating and the stars the backdrop for evening’s viewing of the award-winning movie Blind Side. Projected onto an inflatable, 35-foot wide screen, the movie will be shown with a digital projection system with surround sound.
Prior to show time, guests can enjoy the 8 p.m. FSU Flying High Circus’s Friday night special show Spectacular. Showtime will immediately follow at dusk (generally around 9:15 p.m.). Guests may want to bring a blanket or lawn chair. The Beach Pavilion will be open for snacks and beverages prior to the movie.
A Movie on the Beach is a great way to end a full day of family fun at Callaway Gardens. Guests visiting the Gardens during the day will be admitted to the movies at no additional cost. Day admission is $18/adult; $9/child (ages six to 12); children five and younger are admitted for free. The Gardens and its attractions are open daily during the Summer from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Beginning at 6 p.m. admission is $9/adult; $4.50/child (ages six to 12); children five and younger are admitted for free. Admission will be complimentary for annual pass holders and military (active and retired with ID) and up to five guests in the same vehicle.
Be sure to check out Callaway’s additional special Summer attractions including Iceberg Island (fee), a floating water playground, the Xcelerator (fee), the world’s largest inflatable waterslide and paddleboats (fee) - all on Robin Lake. These are in addition to the beloved traditional beach attractions included with admission -- miniature golf course, shuffleboard, table tennis and the FSU Flying High Circus, an acrobatic circus with six weekly performances.
In addition, the 12th annual Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival at Callaway Gardens Labor Day Weekend will include a “Movie on the Beach.” On Saturday, September 4, a movie will be shown at dusk. The public is invited to vote on the family movie to be shown on this date by visiting the Callaway Gardens’ Facebook page to vote between August 2 and August 16, 2010. For a complete Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival schedule of events, please visit www.callawaygardens.com.
Callaway Gardens®, is in Pine Mountain, Ga., 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus. To experience Mother Nature at its finest, call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292) or visit www.callawaygardens.com.
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Halfway through Summer Break but Fun is Full Speed Ahead at Fernbank
Fernbank Museum of Natural History is almost halfway through its summer-long 97 Days (and Ways) to Play series, and there are still more than seven weeks of fun to be had. Next up—a Bug Out Festival on Sunday, July 18 from noon to 3:30 p.m.
Join Fernbank for a variety of games, treats and bug-themed activities during the Bug Out Festival, which is inspired by the IMAX® film Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure, now showing through September 30, 2010.
Scheduled Activities Include:
Entomology Lab
Noon to 4 p.m., the Naturalist Center
Learn more about insects and other invertebrates through a variety of hands-on activities.
Radio Disney Street Team
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Great Hall
Enjoy music, games and prizes with our friends from Radio Disney AM 590.
UGA Insect Zoo
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Great Hall
Hands-on learning with live and preserved insects, scorpions, spiders and more.
Insect Encounters
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Great Hall
Take an up-close look at insects and other invertebrates with a Fernbank educator.
Bunch o’ Bugs Counting Contest
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Great Hall
How many bugs does our special container hold? Guess correctly and you might win a great prize.
Spider Web Toss Game and Coloring Corner
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Great Hall
Try your bug tossing skills and see if you can make it through the web.
Free Ice Cream, courtesy of Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Great Hall (Line closes at 3 p.m.)
Chill out with free ice cream provided by Bruster’s Real Ice Cream (Toco Hills and Decatur locations). While supplies last.
BUZZ Photo Opportunities
1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Museum-wide
Meet BUZZ, Georgia Tech’s iconic mascot. Don’t forget your cameras!
All Bug Out Festival activities are included with Museum admission and are free for Museum Members. (IMAX® films require a separate ticket.) Museum ticket prices are $13-$15 or free for Museum Members. Value Pass admission, which includes both Museum and IMAX admission are $19-$23 or $8 for Museum Members. Children ages 2 and younger receive free admission on a space-available basis.
Mark your calendars for other upcoming 97 Days (and Ways) to Play events, including more Bug Out Festivals on August 14, August 29 and September 4, Show & Tail Weekends on Saturday, July 24 and Sunday, July 25, and the Dinosaur Birthday Bash on August 21. Game Day Wednesdays feature a variety of games every Wednesday through August 18. A free hotdog is offered with Museum admission every Wednesday through August 25.
For more special summer programming, visit www.fernbankmuseum.org/97days.
Join Fernbank for a variety of games, treats and bug-themed activities during the Bug Out Festival, which is inspired by the IMAX® film Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure, now showing through September 30, 2010.
Scheduled Activities Include:
Entomology Lab
Noon to 4 p.m., the Naturalist Center
Learn more about insects and other invertebrates through a variety of hands-on activities.
Radio Disney Street Team
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Great Hall
Enjoy music, games and prizes with our friends from Radio Disney AM 590.
UGA Insect Zoo
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Great Hall
Hands-on learning with live and preserved insects, scorpions, spiders and more.
Insect Encounters
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Great Hall
Take an up-close look at insects and other invertebrates with a Fernbank educator.
Bunch o’ Bugs Counting Contest
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Great Hall
How many bugs does our special container hold? Guess correctly and you might win a great prize.
Spider Web Toss Game and Coloring Corner
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Great Hall
Try your bug tossing skills and see if you can make it through the web.
Free Ice Cream, courtesy of Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Great Hall (Line closes at 3 p.m.)
Chill out with free ice cream provided by Bruster’s Real Ice Cream (Toco Hills and Decatur locations). While supplies last.
BUZZ Photo Opportunities
1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Museum-wide
Meet BUZZ, Georgia Tech’s iconic mascot. Don’t forget your cameras!
All Bug Out Festival activities are included with Museum admission and are free for Museum Members. (IMAX® films require a separate ticket.) Museum ticket prices are $13-$15 or free for Museum Members. Value Pass admission, which includes both Museum and IMAX admission are $19-$23 or $8 for Museum Members. Children ages 2 and younger receive free admission on a space-available basis.
Mark your calendars for other upcoming 97 Days (and Ways) to Play events, including more Bug Out Festivals on August 14, August 29 and September 4, Show & Tail Weekends on Saturday, July 24 and Sunday, July 25, and the Dinosaur Birthday Bash on August 21. Game Day Wednesdays feature a variety of games every Wednesday through August 18. A free hotdog is offered with Museum admission every Wednesday through August 25.
For more special summer programming, visit www.fernbankmuseum.org/97days.
Monday, July 5, 2010
FREE Friday Night of Fun and Fireworks THIS Friday 7/9/2010 at Callaway Gardens
Callaway Gardens would like to invite everyone for a FREE Friday Night of Fun and Fireworks this Friday, July 9, 2010.
After a great day of fun, sun, circus performances and a concert on July 4th, the fireworks finale was not up to Callaway Gardens’ standards. Callaway Gardens has partnered with East Coast Pyrotechnics, Inc. for more than 15 years to provide memorable firework displays. This year a failed electrical system kept some of the fireworks from launching.
Callaway Gardens and East Coast Pyrotechnics, Inc. are inviting everyone for a FREE Friday Night of Fun and Fireworks this Friday, July 9. The beach gate on U. S. Hwy. 27 will open for free admission at 5 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy music and fun on Robin Lake Beach; watch the 7:50 p.m. performance of Florida State University Flying High Circus (10 minutes earlier than normal); and take in fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Callaway Gardens®, is in Pine Mountain, Ga., 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus. For more information, call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292) or visit www.callawaygardens.com.
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After a great day of fun, sun, circus performances and a concert on July 4th, the fireworks finale was not up to Callaway Gardens’ standards. Callaway Gardens has partnered with East Coast Pyrotechnics, Inc. for more than 15 years to provide memorable firework displays. This year a failed electrical system kept some of the fireworks from launching.
Callaway Gardens and East Coast Pyrotechnics, Inc. are inviting everyone for a FREE Friday Night of Fun and Fireworks this Friday, July 9. The beach gate on U. S. Hwy. 27 will open for free admission at 5 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy music and fun on Robin Lake Beach; watch the 7:50 p.m. performance of Florida State University Flying High Circus (10 minutes earlier than normal); and take in fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Callaway Gardens®, is in Pine Mountain, Ga., 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus. For more information, call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292) or visit www.callawaygardens.com.
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Saturday, July 3, 2010
Atlanta Steeplechase Sets New Date for 2011
“Best Lawn Party in Georgia” to be held April 16
The excitement returns April 16, 2011 with the 46th annual Atlanta Steeplechase – featuring an earlier event date. Preparations are already underway for Georgia’s world class racing event and the social event of the spring season!
“Having flexibility with our date gives us the room we need to increase attendance and sponsorship opportunities at this great and growing event,” said Atlanta Steeplechase Board Chairman Hal Barry. "Our track is in the finest condition it's ever been in and by moving the race date up a few weeks we can ensure that the best horses in the country will come to the Atlanta Steeplechase."
An action-packed day of fun for race fans, families and businesses, Atlanta Steeplechase returns with crowd favorites and the thrill of horse racing at its best.
“We are really excited about moving the Steeplechase up a few weeks,” said Atlanta Steeplechase Marketing and Sales Director India Watson. “We made sure that we do not conflict with Spring Break, Easter or the Masters, so Atlanta needs to plan early to spend the 16th of April at the Best Lawn Party in Georgia!”
Back once again will be beloved traditions, including the Ladies Hat Contest, Jack Russell Terrier Races and, of course, tailgating fun. There are also some exciting surprises in store for the 2011 event, which benefits the Starlight Children’s Foundation and The University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
The annual Atlanta Steeplechase is held at Kingston Downs on 400 acres of beautiful countryside situated along the banks of the Etowah River. Each year some 25,000 people spend the day the old fashioned way socializing with friends, eating barbecue, drinking ice cold beverages and cheering on their favorite horses as they gallop down the back stretch.
The day is filled with family-fun activities, including hat contests, tent contests, a foxhound parade, skydivers, children’s activities, terrier races, Frisbee dogs, shopping, people watching and so much more!
Also new are two amateur races including a Pony Pace for riders 12 and under and Junior Jockeys – for 12-18 year old equestrians.
Preparations for the 2012 Atlanta Steeplechase are also in the works. The race date for the 2012 Atlanta Steeplechase has been set for April 14.
For more information about the Atlanta Steeplechase – please call 404-237-7436 or go to www.atlantasteeplechase.org.
The excitement returns April 16, 2011 with the 46th annual Atlanta Steeplechase – featuring an earlier event date. Preparations are already underway for Georgia’s world class racing event and the social event of the spring season!
“Having flexibility with our date gives us the room we need to increase attendance and sponsorship opportunities at this great and growing event,” said Atlanta Steeplechase Board Chairman Hal Barry. "Our track is in the finest condition it's ever been in and by moving the race date up a few weeks we can ensure that the best horses in the country will come to the Atlanta Steeplechase."
An action-packed day of fun for race fans, families and businesses, Atlanta Steeplechase returns with crowd favorites and the thrill of horse racing at its best.
“We are really excited about moving the Steeplechase up a few weeks,” said Atlanta Steeplechase Marketing and Sales Director India Watson. “We made sure that we do not conflict with Spring Break, Easter or the Masters, so Atlanta needs to plan early to spend the 16th of April at the Best Lawn Party in Georgia!”
Back once again will be beloved traditions, including the Ladies Hat Contest, Jack Russell Terrier Races and, of course, tailgating fun. There are also some exciting surprises in store for the 2011 event, which benefits the Starlight Children’s Foundation and The University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
The annual Atlanta Steeplechase is held at Kingston Downs on 400 acres of beautiful countryside situated along the banks of the Etowah River. Each year some 25,000 people spend the day the old fashioned way socializing with friends, eating barbecue, drinking ice cold beverages and cheering on their favorite horses as they gallop down the back stretch.
The day is filled with family-fun activities, including hat contests, tent contests, a foxhound parade, skydivers, children’s activities, terrier races, Frisbee dogs, shopping, people watching and so much more!
Also new are two amateur races including a Pony Pace for riders 12 and under and Junior Jockeys – for 12-18 year old equestrians.
Preparations for the 2012 Atlanta Steeplechase are also in the works. The race date for the 2012 Atlanta Steeplechase has been set for April 14.
For more information about the Atlanta Steeplechase – please call 404-237-7436 or go to www.atlantasteeplechase.org.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Lovejoy Mayor's Park Grand Opening & July 4th Celebration
Come join us in Downtown Lovejoy for fireworks, food, and family fun from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Sunday, July 4th. Games, pie eating contest and fun for the entire family.
Fireworks start at 9:30 pm.
Location:
Downtown Lovejoy
11620 Hastings Bridge Road
Lovejoy, GA 30250
Fireworks start at 9:30 pm.
Location:
Downtown Lovejoy
11620 Hastings Bridge Road
Lovejoy, GA 30250
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Fernbank Tips the Scales with Lizards, Snakes and Turtles on Reptile Day
Fernbank Museum’s annual Reptile Day will give visitors an opportunity to get up-close with dozens of lizards, snake and turtles on Saturday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A variety of reptiles—both exotic and native to Georgia—will be on display in the Museum’s Great Hall. Members of the Georgia Herpetological Society will be on hand to answer questions and educate visitors about the importance of these exceptional animals. Some reptiles and amphibians will also be out with handlers for closer encounters.
Reptile Day coincides with Fernbank’s current special exhibition, Geckos: Tails to Toepads, where even more live animal encounters await. As visitors explore species from around the world, they can test their ability to spot some of these well-camouflaged lizards in their habitats. Geckos: Tails to Toepads is on view through Labor Day.
During Reptile Day, visitors can also head to the auditorium for “Remarkable Reptile” animal encounter shows, where experts will pack their brains with fascinating facts about reptiles as part of 97 Days (and Ways) to Play, Fernbank’s summer-long celebration of activities and events to keep entertained while school’s out.
Reptile Day and Geckos: Tails to Toepads are included with Museum admission. Museum admission is FREE for members, $15 for adults, $14 for students, $13 for children ages 3-12 and free for children ages 2 and under. Purchase Museum tickets at fernbankmuseum.org or by calling 404.929.6400.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History is located at 767 Clifton Road in Atlanta.
A variety of reptiles—both exotic and native to Georgia—will be on display in the Museum’s Great Hall. Members of the Georgia Herpetological Society will be on hand to answer questions and educate visitors about the importance of these exceptional animals. Some reptiles and amphibians will also be out with handlers for closer encounters.
Reptile Day coincides with Fernbank’s current special exhibition, Geckos: Tails to Toepads, where even more live animal encounters await. As visitors explore species from around the world, they can test their ability to spot some of these well-camouflaged lizards in their habitats. Geckos: Tails to Toepads is on view through Labor Day.
During Reptile Day, visitors can also head to the auditorium for “Remarkable Reptile” animal encounter shows, where experts will pack their brains with fascinating facts about reptiles as part of 97 Days (and Ways) to Play, Fernbank’s summer-long celebration of activities and events to keep entertained while school’s out.
Reptile Day and Geckos: Tails to Toepads are included with Museum admission. Museum admission is FREE for members, $15 for adults, $14 for students, $13 for children ages 3-12 and free for children ages 2 and under. Purchase Museum tickets at fernbankmuseum.org or by calling 404.929.6400.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History is located at 767 Clifton Road in Atlanta.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Fernbank's 97 Days (and Ways) to Play!
Here are some highlights for Fernbank’s continued summertime program, 97 Days (and Ways) to Play. We’re off to a great start, and visitors can enjoy a variety of fun programs, activities, events and promotions through Labor Day. Don’t forget that Fernbank is offering a free hot dog tomorrow (June 23) with each museum admission as part of Game Day Wednesday! A description of 97 Days (and Ways) to Play is attached if you need more details. Here is a 10-day look at what’s coming up (starting with the weekend!). More details are at www.fernbankmuseum.org/97days.
Upcoming Highlights during Fernbank’s 97 Days (and ways) to Play!
Friday 6/25
· Naturalist Center Learning: Amazing Amphibians Lab
Saturday 6/26
· Show & Tail Weekend (Geckos theme!)
· Naturalist Center Learning: Weekend Wonders (Geckos theme!)
· Naturalist Center Learning: Live Animal Encounters
Sunday 6/27
· Show & Tail Weekend (Geckos theme!)
· Naturalist Center Learning: Weekend Wonders (Geckos theme!)
· Naturalist Center Learning: Live Animal Encounters
Monday 6/28
· Overlook Forest Walks (subject to change based on weather and outdoor air quality)
*space is limited
Tuesday 6/29
· Naturalist Center Learning: Junior Archaeology Lab
· Naturalist Center Learning: Live Animal Encounters
Wednesday 6/30
· Game Day Wednesday
· Free Hot Dog in the Fernbank Café with Museum Admission
· Naturalist Center Learning: Amazing Animals Lab
Thursday 7/1
· Naturalist Center Learning: Artifact Encounter (see a new artifact every week!)
· Naturalist Center Learning: Live Animal Encounters
Friday 7/2
· Naturalist Center Learning: Dinosaur Lab
· Naturalist Center Learning: Live Animal Encounters
Saturday 7/3
· Bug Out Festival!
· Naturalist Center Learning: Weekend Wonders (Bugs Theme)
Sunday 7/4
· Naturalist Center Learning: Weekend Wonders (Bugs Theme)
· Naturalist Center Learning: Live Animal Encounters
SHOW & TAIL WEEKENDS
Join us on select weekends this summer for a variety of themed activities for all ages! Activities will include guest performances, cool crafts and hands-on learning. Learn more.
BUG OUT FESTIVALS
Learn more about bugs and insects through a variety of hands-on activities and interactive performances. Offered on select weekend days. Learn more.
NATURALIST CENTER LEARNING
Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities the Naturalist Center, located on the Upper Level. Activities vary from animal encounters to science explorations and more, and will be available daily. Check the activity sign when you arrive to see what’s happening.
GAME DAY WEDNESDAYS Every Wednesday through September 1 visitors can enjoy various games, including Gecko Bingo, tic-tac-toe (better known at Fernbank as tic-tac-dino and tic-tac-gecko), and some other great games for the whole family. Game Day Wednesdays also feature free hot dogs with museum admission…so everyone wins!
Upcoming Highlights during Fernbank’s 97 Days (and ways) to Play!
Friday 6/25
· Naturalist Center Learning: Amazing Amphibians Lab
Saturday 6/26
· Show & Tail Weekend (Geckos theme!)
· Naturalist Center Learning: Weekend Wonders (Geckos theme!)
· Naturalist Center Learning: Live Animal Encounters
Sunday 6/27
· Show & Tail Weekend (Geckos theme!)
· Naturalist Center Learning: Weekend Wonders (Geckos theme!)
· Naturalist Center Learning: Live Animal Encounters
Monday 6/28
· Overlook Forest Walks (subject to change based on weather and outdoor air quality)
*space is limited
Tuesday 6/29
· Naturalist Center Learning: Junior Archaeology Lab
· Naturalist Center Learning: Live Animal Encounters
Wednesday 6/30
· Game Day Wednesday
· Free Hot Dog in the Fernbank Café with Museum Admission
· Naturalist Center Learning: Amazing Animals Lab
Thursday 7/1
· Naturalist Center Learning: Artifact Encounter (see a new artifact every week!)
· Naturalist Center Learning: Live Animal Encounters
Friday 7/2
· Naturalist Center Learning: Dinosaur Lab
· Naturalist Center Learning: Live Animal Encounters
Saturday 7/3
· Bug Out Festival!
· Naturalist Center Learning: Weekend Wonders (Bugs Theme)
Sunday 7/4
· Naturalist Center Learning: Weekend Wonders (Bugs Theme)
· Naturalist Center Learning: Live Animal Encounters
SHOW & TAIL WEEKENDS
Join us on select weekends this summer for a variety of themed activities for all ages! Activities will include guest performances, cool crafts and hands-on learning. Learn more.
BUG OUT FESTIVALS
Learn more about bugs and insects through a variety of hands-on activities and interactive performances. Offered on select weekend days. Learn more.
NATURALIST CENTER LEARNING
Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities the Naturalist Center, located on the Upper Level. Activities vary from animal encounters to science explorations and more, and will be available daily. Check the activity sign when you arrive to see what’s happening.
GAME DAY WEDNESDAYS Every Wednesday through September 1 visitors can enjoy various games, including Gecko Bingo, tic-tac-toe (better known at Fernbank as tic-tac-dino and tic-tac-gecko), and some other great games for the whole family. Game Day Wednesdays also feature free hot dogs with museum admission…so everyone wins!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Hogansville Handmade-Homegrown Market Saturday, June 26
"Come and join us Saturday for our 4th of July kick off celebration! We will have homegrown music provided by No Rush starting at 9:30, a raffle for a market basket of goodies that benefits God's Bread Basket and more! We hope to see you all there.". Event: Hogansville Handmade-Homegrown Market Start Time: Saturday, June 26 at 8:30am End Time: Saturday, June 26 at 12:30pm Where: Calvin Hipp Veterans Memorial Park Downtown Hogansville
Sunday, June 20, 2010
David Sedaris, Best-Selling Author, Humorist and Contributor to This American Life Live at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, October 7th
David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be appearing for one night only at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, October 7 at 7:30pm.
Celebrating the release of his new title, Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary, a book of acerbic, outrageously funny fables, featuring animals with unmistakably human failings, which will hit bookstores on October 5, 2010, author David Sedaris will visit Atlanta for an evening of engaging recollections and featuring all-new readings.
Tweaking the familiar until it warps; David Sedaris mines poignant comedy from his peculiar childhood in North Carolina, his bizarre career path, and his move with his lover to France. Including his last release, the New York Times #1 Bestselling book, When You Were Engulfed in Flames, David Sedaris’ wickedly witty observations of the ordinary-bizarre is always sure to deliver insights and laughs. One of six children in a second-generation Greek family, he grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 1977, he dropped out of Kent State University to hitchhike around the country. Aside from working as an elf, Sedaris has worked a number of charmingly quirky jobs such as a house painter, an apple picker, an aide in a mental hospital, a creative writing teacher at the Art Institute of Chicago, and an apartment cleaner.
Sedaris made his comic debut recounting his strange-but-true experiences of being a Macy’s elf, reading his “Santaland Diaries” on Nation Public Radio’s Morning Edition in 1992. His sardonic humor and incisive social critique have made him one of NPR’s most popular and humorous commentators. In 2001, he was named Humorist of the Year by Time magazine and received the Thurber Prize for American Humor.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 25th at 10am. Ticket prices range from $36.50 - $46.50. Tickets will be available at the Cobb Energy Centre Box Office, by phone at 800-745-3000, or online at Ticketmaster.com.
Celebrating the release of his new title, Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary, a book of acerbic, outrageously funny fables, featuring animals with unmistakably human failings, which will hit bookstores on October 5, 2010, author David Sedaris will visit Atlanta for an evening of engaging recollections and featuring all-new readings.
Tweaking the familiar until it warps; David Sedaris mines poignant comedy from his peculiar childhood in North Carolina, his bizarre career path, and his move with his lover to France. Including his last release, the New York Times #1 Bestselling book, When You Were Engulfed in Flames, David Sedaris’ wickedly witty observations of the ordinary-bizarre is always sure to deliver insights and laughs. One of six children in a second-generation Greek family, he grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 1977, he dropped out of Kent State University to hitchhike around the country. Aside from working as an elf, Sedaris has worked a number of charmingly quirky jobs such as a house painter, an apple picker, an aide in a mental hospital, a creative writing teacher at the Art Institute of Chicago, and an apartment cleaner.
Sedaris made his comic debut recounting his strange-but-true experiences of being a Macy’s elf, reading his “Santaland Diaries” on Nation Public Radio’s Morning Edition in 1992. His sardonic humor and incisive social critique have made him one of NPR’s most popular and humorous commentators. In 2001, he was named Humorist of the Year by Time magazine and received the Thurber Prize for American Humor.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 25th at 10am. Ticket prices range from $36.50 - $46.50. Tickets will be available at the Cobb Energy Centre Box Office, by phone at 800-745-3000, or online at Ticketmaster.com.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Fernbank’s Dozer Day Celebrates Dads with Cool Trucks and Family Fun
As part of its 97 Days (and Ways) to Play, Fernbank Museum of Natural History will offer dads and families a unique opportunity to explore a variety of the big trucks and bulldozers that have triggered a giant “WOW!” out of kids and adults for generations.
Fernbank’s Dozer Day will be held June 20, 2010 from noon to 4 p.m. at Fernbank Museum in honor of Father’s Day. The first 500 children to arrive on June 20 will receive a commemorative “hard hat” with the purchase of Museum admission, and Radio Disney will be on-site from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. with music, games and giveaways.
During the Museum’s construction of its new Children’s Exhibition, which is scheduled to open in Spring 2011, and throughout last year’s construction of the Dinosaur Entrance Plaza, a variety of bulldozers, lifts, dump trucks, and more have often been seen on Fernbank’s property. Visitors often stop to take a look at the equipment, prompting Fernbank to conclude Dozer Day would be a unique Father’s Day event.
“Seeing how excited and interested children, and even grown men, get when they see something like a tractor or a lift made us realize that while we’re working to finish the Children’s Exhibition, there’s an element of curiosity and childhood joy that comes with exploring heavy equipment up-close,” said Jennifer Grant Warner, Fernbank’s Chief Programming Officer.
Construction trucks and equipment won’t be the only eye candy during Dozer Day, though. The Atlanta Fire Department will send firefighters and a truck, and DeKalb County’s sanitation department will send some vehicles, such as a dump truck and a garbage truck.
Dozer Day is included with Museum admission. Tickets are $15 for adults, $14 for students and seniors, $13 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for Museum Members and children ages 2 and under. Fernbank Museum of Natural History is located at 767 Clifton Road in Atlanta. For more information, visit fernbankmuseum.org/97days.
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Fernbank’s Dozer Day will be held June 20, 2010 from noon to 4 p.m. at Fernbank Museum in honor of Father’s Day. The first 500 children to arrive on June 20 will receive a commemorative “hard hat” with the purchase of Museum admission, and Radio Disney will be on-site from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. with music, games and giveaways.
During the Museum’s construction of its new Children’s Exhibition, which is scheduled to open in Spring 2011, and throughout last year’s construction of the Dinosaur Entrance Plaza, a variety of bulldozers, lifts, dump trucks, and more have often been seen on Fernbank’s property. Visitors often stop to take a look at the equipment, prompting Fernbank to conclude Dozer Day would be a unique Father’s Day event.
“Seeing how excited and interested children, and even grown men, get when they see something like a tractor or a lift made us realize that while we’re working to finish the Children’s Exhibition, there’s an element of curiosity and childhood joy that comes with exploring heavy equipment up-close,” said Jennifer Grant Warner, Fernbank’s Chief Programming Officer.
Construction trucks and equipment won’t be the only eye candy during Dozer Day, though. The Atlanta Fire Department will send firefighters and a truck, and DeKalb County’s sanitation department will send some vehicles, such as a dump truck and a garbage truck.
Dozer Day is included with Museum admission. Tickets are $15 for adults, $14 for students and seniors, $13 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for Museum Members and children ages 2 and under. Fernbank Museum of Natural History is located at 767 Clifton Road in Atlanta. For more information, visit fernbankmuseum.org/97days.
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Air Force Reserve Band to Perform at Independence Concert Celebration
The Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve teams up with the city of Warner Robins for this year’s Independence Day Concert celebration Friday, July 2.
The free concert at the McConnell-Talbert Stadium, Warner Robins, Ga., starts at 8 p.m.
“Our Airmen and their families are a major part of this community,” said Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, Air Force Reserve Command commander. “The Air Force Reserve Command is committed to being a good neighbor and partner to Middle Georgia.”
Headlining the free concert extravaganza will be award-winning country group, Diamond Rio, and the Air Force Reserve band.
Guest artist sensation, Diamond Rio, has released seven studio albums, two greatest hits collections and “A Diamond Rio Christmas: The Star Still Shines,” a 2007 holiday album. In addition to their four CMA awards, the band recently garnered “Country Album of the Year” at the 41st Annual Dove Awards.
“Last year was another stadium-packed crowd, and this year we are expecting a much larger attendance for this Independence Day celebration,” said Allen Tatman, Warner Robins Civitan Club.
The evening of music and fun will culminate with a large fireworks display.
“Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and the talent of the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, we have an incredible celebration planned,” said Mr. Tatman. The middle Georgia community will have front-row seats to a fireworks display that gets bigger and better every year.”
Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating on the infield. Gates open at 6 p.m. Food and beverages will be available at concession stands. Bags and containers are subject to search. No alcoholic beverages or glass containers allowed at this family event. No pets allowed.
For more information and/or interviews contact the Air Force Reserve Public Affairs Office at HQ.PAC.LIST@us.af.mil.
The Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve consists of 45 full-time professional musicians. The band travels in excess of 100,000 miles per year performing more than 400 concerts throughout U.S. and many overseas locations.
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The free concert at the McConnell-Talbert Stadium, Warner Robins, Ga., starts at 8 p.m.
“Our Airmen and their families are a major part of this community,” said Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, Air Force Reserve Command commander. “The Air Force Reserve Command is committed to being a good neighbor and partner to Middle Georgia.”
Headlining the free concert extravaganza will be award-winning country group, Diamond Rio, and the Air Force Reserve band.
Guest artist sensation, Diamond Rio, has released seven studio albums, two greatest hits collections and “A Diamond Rio Christmas: The Star Still Shines,” a 2007 holiday album. In addition to their four CMA awards, the band recently garnered “Country Album of the Year” at the 41st Annual Dove Awards.
“Last year was another stadium-packed crowd, and this year we are expecting a much larger attendance for this Independence Day celebration,” said Allen Tatman, Warner Robins Civitan Club.
The evening of music and fun will culminate with a large fireworks display.
“Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and the talent of the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, we have an incredible celebration planned,” said Mr. Tatman. The middle Georgia community will have front-row seats to a fireworks display that gets bigger and better every year.”
Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating on the infield. Gates open at 6 p.m. Food and beverages will be available at concession stands. Bags and containers are subject to search. No alcoholic beverages or glass containers allowed at this family event. No pets allowed.
For more information and/or interviews contact the Air Force Reserve Public Affairs Office at HQ.PAC.LIST@us.af.mil.
The Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve consists of 45 full-time professional musicians. The band travels in excess of 100,000 miles per year performing more than 400 concerts throughout U.S. and many overseas locations.
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Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Drake Field in PTC Site of Car and Motocycle Show June 12
Coweta Fayette Rotary Club is busy with last minute plans their 3rd Annual Car Show to be held at Drake Field in Peachtree City on June 12, 2010 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. In addition to the wonderful display of Cars, we will be showcasing motorcycles for the first time and expect at least 200 motorcycles to join the fun. There will be a variety of vendors this year – something for everyone, so please come out and join the fun.
For more information regarding this event and to get an application to enter your vehicle, please visit our website at www.cowetafayetterotaryclub.org, or email Kai Wolter at cowetafayetterotaryclub@gmail.com.
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