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Restaurant Spotlight: SeaBass Kitchen

January 24th, 2013 - It may not be the most showy or decadent of foods, but partaking in an expertly prepared seafood meal is perhaps one of the best culinary experiences that one can hope for. This is largely because seafood is lighter than many other types and when prepared correctly, there is a cleanness and precise flavor that lets you truly indulge in a specific seafood offering. SeaBass Kitchen, located in Sandy Springs, promises to give diners a seafood experience that is sure to have them coming back for repeat visits. SeaBass Kitchen aims to prove that there is more than one way to catch and cook a fish. read more >>

Restaurant Spotlight: Seven Lamps

January 24th, 2013 - The Buckhead area of town just north of the city, is one of the hottest places there is in the Southern oasis known as Atlanta, you have practically everything you need to soak up the city’s energy and understand why it’s dubbed the “Hollywood of the South.” Given that this is one of the most widely popular parts of town, there is always a since of excitement when a new restaurant decides to take up residence and call Buckhead home. This is exactly the case with newly opened restaurant Seven Lamps, which occupies a nice, cozy spot in the Shops Around Lenox shopping center adjacent to Lenox Square Mall. Take a look and find out if Seven Lamps shines bright on the Atlanta culinary scene. read more >>

Restaurant Spotlight: Cook Hall

January 24th, 2013 -

There’s always a bittersweet nature in saying goodbye to one thing and hello to another. On the one hand, you’re certain to miss what was around before and revel in its fond memories, but on the other there is a sense of natural curiosity and inflated expectations that come with anticipating what’s new. Such is the case with the newly opened Cook Hall restaurant, which takes Market’s place inside the W-Buckhead Hotel. Promising to be just as chic and buzzed-about as its predecessor, Cook Hall aims to get Atlanta’s dining out set something to salivate over.

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Empire Brass Featuring Elisabeth Von Trapp at the Ferst Center for the Arts

December 1st, 2012 - Holiday music can come in many forms. There are the popular sung interpretations, jazz collaborations and the undeniable beauty of a collection of instruments within the same family. In this case that would be the soothing sounds of a brass quintet. Held at Georgia Tech’s Ferst Center of the Arts, successful quintet Empire Brass stops by to share their renditions of the sounds of the season and hopefully make their audience’s holiday season just a little bit better than usual. read more >>

Holiday in Lights at Centennial Park

November 30th, 2012 - The city of Atlanta may be quite unpredictable when it comes to the anticipation and expectation of a winter wonderland courtesy of blankets of white snow, but the city has found ways to create the scene of winter’s presence just in case the temperatures feel like spring instead of winter…it’s entirely possible. Right in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, Centennial Park is once again hosting its Holiday in Lights light show spectacular, set to brightly light the sky and get residents ready for the short, but festive, holiday season. read more >>

Season of Magic at Piedmont Park

November 30th, 2012 - One of the most beautiful destinations in Atlanta and definitely the best park that the city has to offer, Piedmont Park is a place where the true beauty of the city can be absorbed in large doses at a time. Hosting a plethora of events throughout the year, Piedmont Park seems to have an event for every season, including the current holiday. Seasons of Magic at Piedmont Park is a collection of holiday-themed activities that celebrate not only the spirit of the season, but also the beauty of Atlanta. read more >>

Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens

November 30th, 2012 -

Holiday light shows have become just as synonymous with the season as Christmas trees and Santa himself. Part of the reason these light spectaculars are so popular is likely due to the feeling that occurs whenever you see something all lit up and twinkling before your very eyes. One of Atlanta’s most popular attractions, Callaway Gardens is once again showcasing its Fantasy in Lights series that is equally magical and festive in its display of holiday decorations.

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The Alliance Theatre Presents A Christmas Carol

November 30th, 2012 - To sit and count the overabundant feature films, television adaptations and plays derived from A Christmas Carol would be quite the lengthy task. Let’s face it, it is the perennial Christmas story that has endeared audiences throughout decades with its tale of faith, hope and right and wrong. Atlanta offers up its own take on this legendary holiday tale, with the Alliance Theatre hosting a production of A Christmas Carol throughout the holiday season. No matter how many times you see it, it’s almost impossible to resist the morality tale of one Ebenezer Scrooge. read more >>

Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker Comes to the Fox Theatre

November 30th, 2012 - When it comes to beloved and world-renowned classic holiday tales, The Nutcracker is high up on just about anyone’s list. What has become a holiday tradition in Atlanta is back once again as Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker saunters on to the Fox Theatre stage to entertain audiences of all ages in a story that only gets better with time. With so many variations and interpretations of this story, it’s easy to forget the beautiful simplicity of the original and that is exactly what the Atlanta Ballet aims to do with their performance of a ballet that has inspired young girls and boys to follow their dreams through the art of dance. read more >>

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour

November 30th, 2012 - Keeping in line with the theme of holiday music plus the perfect setting equals magic, Atlanta is playing host once again to a festive holiday concert promising to play your favorite tunes to get you in the spirit of the season. This time the venue is the Cobb Energy Centre, as it welcomes the Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour. With Koz and his talented bunch of musician friends playing holiday tunes, expect a jazzy, laid-back affair that is all about style with a little substance added in to make things even sweeter. read more >>