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Spring and Summer Fun Around Atlanta

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:39:45 +0000

It's finally warm enough to begin enjoying some of the awesome outdoor activities that come along with summer in Atlanta. Memorial Day Weekend is the perfect time to kick off the season at one of Atlanta's nearby lakes or hop in the river and "Shoot the 'Hooch!"

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Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is Next Weekend

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:22:38 +0000

There's still time to get tickets for the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, happening May 31 - June 2 in Midtown. This is the food-lover's event of the year, with three days of educational classes, tasting tents, chef-hosted dinners, and more.

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CHC International Horse Trials This Weekend

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:21:19 +0000

This weekend, head on down to Bouckaert Farms, just 30 minutes south of Atlanta, for the first ever Chattahoochee Hills Country International Horse Trials. The three-day horse triathlon will feature amateur, professional and international athletes, and will even give you a chance to see some Olympian competitors!

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Memorial Day Weekend 2013 in Atlanta

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:49:32 +0000

Memorial Day Weekend is right around the corner! As usual, Atlanta will be full of fun events to entertain you during the long weekend. Jazz Fest returns to Piedmont Park, the always-popular Brew at the Zoo takes place at Zoo Atlanta, and across the metro area people gather to celebrate America's soldiers.

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Party in the Park is Coming!

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:27:12 +0000

Party in the Park returns to Centennial Park for another great year of epic performances!

This year's concert, happening on Saturday, May 18, includes:

Passion Pit (headlining)
Ellie Goulding
GROUPLOVE
Yeasayer
The Electric Suns

Tickets are a bargain at just $35. The fun kicks off at 3:15 p.m. with The Electric Suns, and rocks on until 11 p.m. Food and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. All-inclusive VIP ticket packages are available. Children under the age of 6 get free admission, so bring the family for an afternoon of music and sunshine.

Streets Alive Returns May 19

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:19:48 +0000

Have you heard about Atlanta Streets Alive? It's a giant block party that's all about taking back the streets with pedestrian activity, bicycles, entertainment and more! In a city that's as car-loving as Atlanta, once and a while we need a reminder that people-powered transport is just as good!

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Cinco de Mayo in Atlanta

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:31:48 +0000

This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo, and Mexican restaurants all around Atlanta will be celebrating with tacos, tequila, and... well... more tequila. Where will you be celebrating?

Check out some of our picks for Cinco de Mayo action in Atlanta. Options include drink deals, pub crawls, and an outdoor festival celebrating Hispanic culture!

Georgia Aquarium Adds Dolphin Encounter Experience

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:05:35 +0000

One of Atlanta's top attractions, Georgia Aquarium, has added a fun, new option for visitors. For the first time, aquarium guests can add on an interactive dolphin experience. The Dolphin Encounter gives visitors the chance to go behind-the-scenes to meet, touch and feed one of the stars of the AT&T Dolphin Tales show.

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More Fantastic Festivals This Weekend

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:12:33 +0000

Didn't get your festival fix at last weekend's events? This weekend brings a few more chances to enjoy some great outdoor events (watch out, though - the forecast is calling for rain).

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Swim Like An Olympian!

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:28:31 +0000

The Fitter & Faster Swim Tour is coming to Atlanta this June, giving swimmers the chance in interact and learn from swimmers that competed for the United States in the Olympics! Four-time medalist Kara Lynn Joyce and world-record holder Nick Brunelli will be on hand in Atlanta to interact with and coach swimmers. During the three hour event, participants will have the chance to watch the Olympians perform drills and demonstrations on a 100 inch screen, improve swimming technique by learning drills on land and in the water, ask personal questions in a Q&A session, wear real Olympic medals, and take photos with the Olympians.

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