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Georgia Shakespeare Festival |
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August 1 - November 2, 2008
4484 Peachtree Rd NE Oglethorpe University, Atlanta 30319 • 404-264-0020
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Several productions are offered each season at Oglethorpe University's state-of-the-art performing arts center. Musical entertainment on the lawn precedes each performance. Many attendees enjoy a picnic on the lawn while enjoying the works of the Bard. Sundays, in addition to the evening shows, also feature a 2pm show. The season kicks off in May with Shake at the Lake, a free Shakespeare series held in Piedmont Park.
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Peach Drop |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 31, 2008
50 Upper Alabama St SW, Atlanta 30303 • 404-523-2311
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For over 15 years, this family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration has been ringing in the new year with plenty of music, food and, of course, fireworks! The top draw though, is the excellent array of art that is brought out for display along the streets. Performance art is featured as well. The MARTA: Arts Center
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St. Patrick's Day Celebration & Parade |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
March 14, 2009
50 Upper Alabama St SW Underground Atlanta, Atlanta 30303
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Irish eyes are smiling and Irish pride runs high during Atlanta's St. Patrick's Day Celebration. One of the nation's oldest St. Pat's parades and parties, the event features a a full weekend of revelry, family festivals and, o'course, live Irish music. The parade kicks off on Saturday near Underground Atlanta, but the fun only gets started there. Visit the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales at the Atlanta Zoo or stick around for Sunday's ShamRock 'N Roll Road Race at Atlantic Station (Guinness optional for lightweights).
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Atlanta Dogwood Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
April 2009
3393 Peachtree Road NE Lenox Square, Atlanta 30326 • 404-875-7275
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Held each April, the Dogwood Festival heralds the arrival of spring with plenty of events for the entire family. The expanding schedule includes children's activities, outdoor concerts, house and garden tours, bicycle tours, musical performances, juried arts and crafts exhibition, food, kites, Frisbees, hot-air balloon races and Earth Day celebrations. MARTA: Lenox Station
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Delta Classic Chastain |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
April 2009, May 2009, June 2009, July 2009, August 2009
4469 Stella Dr Powers Ferry Rd at W Wieuca Rd, Atlanta 30350 • 404-733-4900
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This summer-long music festival brings in an outstanding array of talent each year, from blues great Clay Aiken to the B-52s to Diana Krall. The cozy confines of the Chastain Park Amphitheater grant a certain intimacy to each show, letting the crowds feel like the performers are playing just for them. Hosted by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
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Wednesday WindDown |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
April 1 - September 30, 2009
265 Park Ave W NW, Atlanta 30313 • 404-222-7275
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Centennial Park, created for the 1996 Olympics, hosts concerts in the evenings all summer long. Big name acts, like hometown favorites The Indigo Girls, show up occasionally, and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra sometimes offers special guest performances. If hunger sets in, there's no need to worry. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the Fountainside Café, located in the Visitor Center, and around the amphitheater. MARTA: Peachtree Center or Omni
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Lasershow Spectacular at Stone Mountain |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
April 2009, May 2009, June 2009, July 2009, August 2009, September 2009, October 2009
US Hwy 78 E Exit 8, Stone Mountain 30086 • 800-317-2006
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Offered nightly during the summer (the last three shows actually take place in October), this fantastic laser light and fireworks show is accompanied by a powerful sound system. The mountains provide a breathtaking backdrop for historic dramas, humorous tales and stirring music.
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Inman Park Spring Festival and Tour of Homes |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
April 25 - April 26, 2009
Lake Ave NE and Waddell St NE, Atlanta 31107
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Each April, this event features guided tours of Atlanta's first planned suburb, which is full of early-1900s Victorian mansions. In addition to tours, the charming neighborhood creates a bustling family event by adding a street market, an arts and crafts show, a flea market, entertainment, food and a parade.
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Atlanta Downtown Festival |
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May 2009
57 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta 30303
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Held in the Fairlie-Poplar Historic District, this late May festival is free to the public and offers an artist market, great food and drink, and live entertainment. In conjunction with the festival, the Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association hosts a two-day tour of downtown homes, lofts and condos, giving folks a chance to see true ATL-style urban living.
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Atlanta Jazz Festival |
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May 23 - May 25, 2009
Auburn Ave NE and Peachtree St NE, Atlanta • 404-817-6818
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This month-long music celebration culminates in free jazz concerts throughout the Memorial Day weekend (Saturday-Monday). Concerts held in numerous venues showcase the talents of local and national performers. The final weekend provides a perfect opportunity for an outdoor picnic. An artists' market is also featured, and food vendors sell a variety of lunchtime treats. Sponsored by the City of Atlanta Bureau of Cultural Affairs. Marta: Peachtree Ctr
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