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Dolphins swim into Atlanta in 2010

by Stacy Sheets

dolphin-face.jpgsubpagedolphin.jpgDolphins will be saying “Home Sweet Home” to Atlanta as the Georgia Aquarium builds on just for them… Maybe you’re thinking as I often do when I see a cute animal… I want one… Well, to build on a special home for these dolphins is setting the aquarium back $110 million bucks.. Holy.. So that’s where all that admission money went.. Read the rest of this entry »

Stephen King & John Mellencamp’s musical at the Alliance - POSTPONED

by Stacy Sheets

1001_john_mellencamp_a.jpg175040__king_l.jpgSo here’s a post that’ll probably be news to you and then more new news….

Stephen King was set to write a spooky, scary musical entitled “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County” for the Alliance theater’s 2009-2010 season. John Mellencamp was going to write the music for the spooky, scary musical.

Obviously, I’m setting this up like something wrong has happened in the fruition of this new, would-be very popular production.

What’s the hold-up? Well it’s…. Read the rest of this entry »

Kanye West’s Glow in the Dark tour hits Atlanta this Sunday!!

by Stacy Sheets

kanye1.jpgkanye.jpgThe Arena at Gwinett Center is going to be bumpin this Sunday, May 4th, as it hosts Lupe Fiasco, N.E.R.D., Rhianna, and KANYE WEST for the Glow in the Dark Tour. Tickets are still available (can’t f__ing belive that) from $48-$130. Show starts at 7:30pm. Read the rest of this entry »

Inman Park Festival - THIS WEEKEND!

by Stacy Sheets

inmanpkfest04intro.jpginman2005.jpgThe 37th Annual Inman Park Spring Festival and Tour of Homes will take place Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27, 2008. The festival offers food, music, fun, the city’s largest street market, and an outrageous parade which was selected as Atlanta’s Best Neighborhood Parade by Atlanta Magazine. There’s also a home tour which includes Victorian-era treasures, Craftsman bungalows, revamped lofts, converted industrial spaces and contemporary gems. Read the rest of this entry »

Who’s Bad?? Michael Jackson Tribute Band plays E. Andrews

by Stacy Sheets

whosbad_web.jpgOne of the coolest things I know is the Thriller dance. It has brought me much fame and fortune.

Despite Michael Jackson being a super scary individual, I heart his music. If you love it too, which I think you must if you’ve heard it, then you probably want to check out the Michael Jackson Tribute Band - Who’s Bad?

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Kangaroos in Georgia

by Stacy Sheets

peoplee.jpg01.jpgSo my coworker says to me this morning, did you know Georgia has a huge Kangaroo conservation center?

I said, No, but immediately wanted to know everything she knew about it. So now…I share my new found information with you. If you’ve ever been there or end up going — please tell me how it was. Read the rest of this entry »

Atlanta Film Festival

by Stacy Sheets

logo-atlfilmfest.gifrotatingbanner11.gifApril 10-19, 2008
at the Landmark Midtown Art Cinema
10 Days, 150 Films

Want to know more? Read the rest of this entry »

Free sushi on Tuesday at Thrive

by Stacy Sheets

lefttop_logo_new.gifsushi.jpgEvery Tuesday at Thrive in downtown Atlanta hosts the event Sushi Rock Tuesday. I will provide the information from the flyer for this event but since I had attended the event, I’ll give you some unedited, nothing more than my personal insight as well… Read the rest of this entry »

Atlanta cameo in movie “Into the Wild”

by Stacy Sheets

intothewild_hi_5747.jpginto_the_wild_movie_poster_090720070508.jpgAs part of my love for the city of Atlanta, I do get excited when our city gets mentioned or makes an appearance in Hollywood blockbuster movies. I recently rented last year’s hit film “Into the Wild.” Read the rest of this entry »

Take a free dance class this week only at Dance 101

by Stacy Sheets

107.jpgDance 101, located in the Loehman’s shopping center on the corner of North Druid Hills and Briarcliff Road, is celebrating its 4th year Anniversary. In the spirit of ’tis better to give than receive, the dance studio is offering free dance class all week, April 7th -13th!! (Sorry I am just letting you know about this now) Read the rest of this entry »

REVIVAL..Pecan Pie Couture fashion show & concert at Opera

by Stacy Sheets

pas077.jpgpamoda.jpgAtlanta’s own Pecan Pie Couture will unveil its 2008 Summer and Fall T-Shirt Collection “Bless Your Little Heart” with a fashion show and concert called REVIVAL at Opera in midtown on Sunday, April 6th, 2008 at 8pm. Read the rest of this entry »

Chris Rock plays the Fox Theater TONIGHT

by Stacy Sheets

chris_rock.jpga14ea5b4-c385-44fc-8dfc-4cbbae96dd4f.jpgComedian, Chris Rock, performs at the Fox Theater on Friday and Saturday night - March 21st and the 22nd on his “No Apologies” Tour. Tickets range from $45.50-$75.50.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

by Stacy Sheets

greenbeer.jpgbeef-cabbage-ck-581690-l.jpg2007-05-22-leprechaun.gifIf you missed this weekend’s big St. Patrick’s Day LuckyFest at Park Tavern, here’s a few locations to hit up tonight for the official St. Patrick’s Day celebration: Read the rest of this entry »

Atlanta Magazine’s Best of Atlanta Party

by Stacy Sheets

bestofatl.jpgmarchcover_web.jpgTonight is Atlanta Magazine’s annual Best of Atlanta party. It’s an extravaganza of food samples from some of Atlanta and surrounding areas best restaurants. However, my personal favorite part of the event is the large sums of available alcoholic beverages that comes with your ticket. Last year there was also entertainment provided with big band style performances and Vegas show girls.

I think this event is a great sampler of new restaurants that you’ll want to make a list to go back to, but the location it’s held at, Cobb Galleria, and having to stand in lines to get small samples from plastic cups makes it all a little less glamorous than the pricey ticket that goes with it. So if you go, go early, to get as much food, drink, and entertainment as the event has to offer. Here are some more details you’ll need to know to attend this event tonight: Read the rest of this entry »

I made Friday night plans for you….

by Stacy Sheets

rowdyflyer.jpgfriday030708_vr.jpgSome nights you’ll have nothing to do and then others you’ll get too many invitations. Tonight is one of those nights were there’s a bunch of fun parties going on, but you can only be in one spot. Here are some places I stamp with my seal of approval for Friday night happenings: Read the rest of this entry »

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