Seafood Festival and Beer Tasting

date:Saturday, April 14, 2012 time:6:00 pm

venue:Paradise Valley Resort and Club

address:49 Valley Drive Dawsonville, GA 30534

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In 2000, Americans consumed an average of 27.1 gallons of beer per capita. Which surprisingly is a lot less compared to other countries. So we can feel good about ourselves, and get out there and drink some more beer. Come out and sample beer from all over the world. And don’t forget about the food, it is sure not to disappoint, there will be everything from fried fish to shrimp scampi. Can't wait to see you here!

This event is open to individuals 21 years of age or older.

cost:$10

World of Coke! Visit On Spring Break!

There is lots to see at the WORLD OF COKE. Click on the link below to see where and when you can go. http://www.worldofcoca-cola.com/

Lauren Barnett and the Hat Cats

Could be a great date night for your gal or guy!

date:Saturday, March 31, 2012 time:7:00 pm

venue:Moondance Restaurant and Lounge

address:300 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Suwanee, GA 30024

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$5 cover starting at 9pm. 50% off the cover when you dine with us.

Lauren will blow you away when you hear her. And the Hatcats are equally impressive. Don't miss out on this great evening starting with perfect dinner music for slow dancing during courses. At about 9pm they'll turn up the heat and the beat for a night of dancing!

Lauren Barnett and the HatCats are professional entertainers with over 12 years experience in the Atlanta Area. The band specializes in the classic sounds of your favorite music from the past 60 years. We cover hits from Sinatra to Santana, Whitney Houston to Diana Krall and Sade, Beyonce to Michael Jackson, favorites from the 40's to the present, including pop, r&b, light rock, disco, swing, and smooth jazz.

cost:$5 cover starting at 9pm. 50% off the cover when you dine with us.

Spring Break!

For most if not all schools in the Metro Atlanta Area this is the last day of school for school aged kids for the next week. They will be on Spring Break until Monday April 9th when they start back again. So stay tuned for more "Things To Do In Atlanta GA"

Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks

date:Friday, March 30, 2012 time:7:30 pm

venue:Philips Arena

address:One Philips Drive Atlanta, GA 30303

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cost:From $59.00 to $422.00

Atlanta Film Festival – Smithsonian Channel Presents “Skateboard Nation” – FREE and Open to the Public

date:Friday, March 30, 2012 time:6:45 pm to 11:00 pm

venue:Landmark Midtown

address:931 Monroe Drive NorthEast  Atlanta, GA 30301

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Smithsonian Channel presents “Skateboard Nation,” a documentary about the rise of skateboarding as a popular sport on Native American reservations. The documentary shows how Native skaters have decided to take the sport to a new level and give back to their communities by building parks, staging skate jams and connecting with kids on the move. This year the Atlanta Film Festival is presenting a FREE screening of the Smithsonian Channel documentary. For more information and FREE tickets, please visit www.atlantafilmfestival.com/2012-fest.

cost:FREE (print ticket in description) category:Arts and Entertainment website:Click to visit the site

Free Exercise and Easter Eggs!

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Valerie Hoff

If you want to get in shape for Spring head over to Central Park at Atlantic Station on Wednesdays throughout April and the first half of May. There's will be free Yoga and Core Fusion classes.  Bring your own Yoga mat for the outdoor class.

There are free Easter Events at Bass Pro Shops, including photos with the Easter Bunny, crafts and an Easter Egg Hunt the weekend of March 30th.   Malibu Grand Prix in Norcross also has a free Easter Egg Hunt on April 7th.

Many communities are holding free Easter Egg Hunts as well.    Atlantawithkid.com has a good list.

To balance out all that Easter Candy you can get a free Zone Perfect Bar on Facebook while supplies last.

$11 Disney on Ice tickets for 11Alive viewers

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Beth Sawicki

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DULUTH, Ga. -- Take your little princess to see Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove at the Gwinnett Arena for only $11 with this special for 11Alive viewers.

Use the code 11ALIVE when buying tickets. The special flat rate of $11 is good for the $25 price level only.

The discount can be applied to the show on Thursday, Mar. 29, the 11 a.m. show on Saturday, Mar. 31 and the 11 a.m. show on Sunday, Apr. 1.

Tickets can be purchased at the Arena at Gwinnett box office or through Ticketmaster. Keep in mind that Ticketmaster may tack extra fees onto your purchase.

World Autism Awareness Day

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Join Autism Speaks in celebrating World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 and Light It Up Blue to help shine a light on autism. Whether it's your front porch or your local city hall, an office party or a banquet, the whole world is going blue to increase awareness about autism. 

Light It Up Blue, is a unique global initiative to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern that is autism. Iconic landmarks around the world will Light It Up Blue to show their support. 

Join us now and help shine a light on autism. 

Here are ways members of the community can support Autism Speaks' Light It Up Blue campaign:

• Light windows or homes with specially marked blue light bulbs and LED lanterns sold exclusively at Home Depot stores nationwide, portions of the proceeds benefits Autism Speaks

• Download the FREE LIUB iPhone App at the iTunes Store and turn your own pictures blue with different style frames 

• Bake puzzle piece-shaped cookies and frost them with blue icing, then bring them to your school, work or place of worship to raise autism awareness

• Wear blue clothing and the Autism Speaks puzzle piece pin on April 2 and ask your co-workers, schools and friends to wear blue too. Take pictures and add them to our photo gallery at www.lightitupblue.org

• Social Media: Change your Facebook profile picture to the Light It Up Blue logo or update your Facebook/Twitter status to read "Light it up blue to shine a light on autism." 

• For other unique and fun ideas visit Light It Up Blue website at www.lightitupblue.org

Don't forget to register to walk at the 6th annual Georgia Walk Now for Autism Speaks event on May 20 at Atlantic Station. 

For more about Light It Up Blue or Walk Now for Autism Speaks, contact georgia@autismspeaks.org or 770-451-0570. 

Looking for a New Home In Lawrencceville?

Just listed 3 bedrooms 2 baths renovated ranch. New paint inside and out. New appliances,carpet,ceramic tile flooring,bath and lighting fixtures. Large backyard that is fulling fenced w/ storage building. $84,888 click on video here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxTZ1SghUE0&context=C47a82e7ADvjVQa1PpcFOJvoutcO23qgpvPcvnvgPyBFJ8mGudmdI=

Laughing Skull Open Mic

The may see the next Jeno Leno or Eddy Murphy!

date:Tuesday, March 27, 2012 time:8:00 pm

venue:Laughing Skull Lounge

address:878 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30309

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Come see local Atlanta Comedians and visiting national comedians work on their comedy. You will see people doing jokes for the first time, expanding on current jokes, and some times just plain eating it... which is pretty awesome!
Regardless, The Laughing Skull supports comedy as an art form, and as an art form, watch us explore, expand, die, laugh, and strike gold!
Age: 18 and over.
Doors open at: 07:45 PM

cost:$10

Easter Egg Hunt

One of many Available!

date:Saturday, March 31, 2012 time:10:00 am to 12:00 pm

venue:Lilburn City Park

address:76 Main Street Lilburn, GA 30047

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Bring Your Own Basket.

For children up to 12 years old.

cost:Free

CPR/AED Training through the American Heart Association

You may save someone's life one day!

date:Saturday, March 31, 2012 time:9:00 am to 1:00 pm

venue:In-Pulse CPR

address:989 Duluth Hwy (GA Hwy 120) Lawrenceville, GA 30043

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This class is for anyone needing certification in adult, child and infant CPR. Whether you are in the healthcare field or not you will leave this class feeling confident that you can handle an emergency.

2 year certification given upon successful completion of this class.

Receive training by a live person-not a computer- real experiences, hands on training, opportunities to have questions answered and fears addressed.

American Heart Association certified instructors.

Registration required. Please visit our website www.inpulsecpr.com or call 877-226-7311

cost:$45.00

Daughtry at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Should be a great show!

date:Tuesday, March 27, 2012 time:See event details

venue:Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

address:2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339

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Daughtry on 03/27/12 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA on JamBase

Walk For Lunch - Colony Square

date:Tuesday, March 27, 2012 time:12:00 am

location:Colony Square Atlanta, GA 30361

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Contact Phone: 4044578197
Contact Email: info@walkforlunch.com

A Great Time to Purchase A Home!

With rates still near their lowest in 50 years. With prices at historic lows ( in some areas back to late 1970's prices) If you have the ability to purchase then you should be doing it NOW. Credit scores need to be in the 620-640 on the low end there is not a credit score that is to high. This will allow you to go for an FHA loan requiring only 3.5% down payment. You can borrow up to $346,250 which enables most home purchasers a variety of options. Rates will depend on your credit score and inividual loan package. It is not at all unusal for you to purchase a home for less than it would cost you to rent it.  To become a VIP Buyer call 678-410-2004 or click on http://homesinatlanta.showmetheinfo.net/vip-buyer/

Enjoy a Local Park

With today being such a beautiful day. Why not enjoy a local park near you? You can go for a walk, take a sack or picnic lunch to each. Take the dog for walk or frisbee fetch. Find a quiet place and enjoy that book you have been wanting to start or finish. Or just take time with someone one on one and get a little fresh air! Enjoy the day!

Performance - The New Kid on the Block

date:Sunday, March 25, 2012 time:2:00 pm

venue:Act 1 Theater

address:180 Academy Street Alpharetta, GA 30009

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By Pat Cook
Produced by special arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Co.
Carl, Lloyd and Parker, three older gentlemen who share a large home, need to rent out their fourth bedroom to help with bills. Their problem seems answered when Will shows up...except Will turns out to be a lady... and brings a whole host of hysterically funny new problems. Why do Carl and Will fight like brother and sister? Who's planting rumors that they are sweethearts? Why is Lloyd in fatigues and running night maneuvers through suburbia? Why is Parker sneaking around the neighborhood with his walkie-talkie? Who is the mysterious Woman in Black? This comedy has more turns than your uncle's map to grandma's house. And you'll finally find out just who really is The New Kid on the Block.

Callanwolde Concert Band - Spring Concert

Great way to spend a sunday afternoon!

date:Sunday, March 25, 2012 time:2:00 pm

venue:Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

address:980 Briarcliff Road, North East Atlanta, GA 30301

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We cordially invite you to a concert of the Callanwolde Concert Band with Raymond Handfield, Conductor, as they perform a program of varied popular music in the classical tradition. The Band, a community organization now in its thirty-ninth season, is DeKalb County’s premiere symphonic wind ensemble.
Cost: $10 General Admission; $5 Students/Seniors, Atlanta Artscard and Atlanta Planit members.

cost:$5,$10

World Famous Stone Mountain Park

Click on the link below to see everthing that is available for you at Stone Mountain Park this weeked!

http://www.stonemountainpark.com/attractions-shows/attractions.aspx

Mustang Stampede 5K

This is a great way to start your weekend!

date:Saturday, March 24, 2012 time:8:00 am to 8:00 am

venue:Otwell Middle School

address:605 Tribble Gap Road Cumming, GA 30040

The Networking Social FREE

Always a great way to expand your business or maybe even find a new job!

date:Monday, March 26, 2012 time:5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

venue:The Ridge

address:1035 Turner Road, Cumming, GA 30041  Cumming, GA 30028

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Monday evening of social networking, getting to know who is in the community and how we all can support people in business, non profit and friendships!
Join us and make this opportunity work for you and others! it's open to everyone
No Fees
No Obligations
Open to everyone

Check out last weeks video for a preview of our event.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJOrOHjVOUw

Join our Facebook page... http://www.facebook.com/TheNetworkingSocial?sk=wall

Glow Blacklight Party

Wild Bill's always has great parties,well know artists and is a venue worth while going to. 

date:Thursday, March 22, 2012 time:9:30 pm

venue:Wild Bill's

address:2075 Market Street Duluth, GA 30096

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cost:From $10.00 to $10.00

Exhibition: Crazy 8's - Tannery Row 8th Anniversary Celebration

The artists have a lot to show and offer. You should take a look if you can makae it.

date:Thursday, March 22, 2012 time:12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

venue:Tannery Row Artist Colony

address:554 West Main Street Sugar Hill, GA 30518

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Performance - The New Kid on the Block

date:Friday, March 23, 2012 time:7:30 pm

venue:Act 1 Theater

address:180 Academy Street Alpharetta, GA 30009

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By Pat Cook
Produced by special arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Co.
Carl, Lloyd and Parker, three older gentlemen who share a large home, need to rent out their fourth bedroom to help with bills. Their problem seems answered when Will shows up...except Will turns out to be a lady... and brings a whole host of hysterically funny new problems. Why do Carl and Will fight like brother and sister? Who's planting rumors that they are sweethearts? Why is Lloyd in fatigues and running night maneuvers through suburbia? Why is Parker sneaking around the neighborhood with his walkie-talkie? Who is the mysterious Woman in Black? This comedy has more turns than your uncle's map to grandma's house. And you'll finally find out just who really is The New Kid on the Block.
Cost:
Adults $15
Seniors 60+ ; Children 12 and Under $12.

cost:$12,$15

The real estate market is beginning to heat up. I have been running into 8-10 buyers all submitting contracts on the same property at the same time. These are owner occupied buyers not investors.
30-50% of the buyers in the Atlanta Metro Area are CASH BUYERS today.

If you want to learn more about today's current real estate market where you want to live.
Call me at 678-410-2004.

Wine Tasting and Silent Auction: A Benefit for the Whole Planet Foundation

date:Thursday, March 22, 2012time:6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

venue:Duluth Whole Foods Market

address:5945 State Bridge Road, Duluth, GA 30095

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Whole Planet Foundation Prosperity Campaign 2012< >< > Help support our global mission of empowering a community of microentrepreneurs. All proceed from tonight’s wine tasting and silent auction benefit the Whole Planet Foundation. Whole Foods Market covers all core operating costs of the foundation, so every penny goes directly to fund microlending programs. Your gift will have a real impact on women all over the world!< >< >

category:Arts and Entertainment

Joe Nichols

date:Friday, March 23, 2012time:9:30 pm

venue:Wild Bill's

address:2075 Market Street Duluth, GA 30096

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cost:From $15.00 to $100.00

Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics

Extend your March Maddness

date:Monday, March 19, 2012 time:7:30 pm

venue:Philips Arena

address:One Philips Drive  Atlanta, GA 30303

Urban Active And Healthywage.com Encourage Communities To Shed Pounds For Cash - Weigh in deadline is March 23rd.

Sounds interesting!

date:Monday, March 19, 2012 time:8:00 am

venue:Urban Active Buckhead

address:3535 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta GA 30326  Atlanta, GA 30326

People can now compete for $18,000 in cash prizes for losing weight at any 36 Urban Active locations. Urban Active announced a partnership with Healthywage.com, an online network which rewards members for improving their health, an opportunity to earn cash for losing weight, and meeting personal health goals.

During the “Matchup” teams of 5 will compete for the greatest percentage of weight lost over a 3-month period. Each participant pays a $60 registration fee and must weigh in at any 36 Urban Active locations. Participants will receive support online and will have weekly contests that offer them the opportunity to win additional prizes for losing weight. The rules discourage unhealthful tactics by limiting the 12-week weight loss to 16.7 percent of body weight and one-week losses to 1.5 percent.

Those interested in participating are required to register on www.healthywage.com, and then visit an Urban Active location to weigh in no later than March 23rd and complete their weight loss by June 15th. The top 3 teams overall win $10,000 for first place, $5,000 for second, and $3,000 for third. For an Urban Active location nearest you and more details about earning cash while shedding pounds, please visit www.urbanactive.com

cost:$60.00

Express Yo-Self Talent Night

What kind of telant do you have?

date:Friday, March 23, 2012 time:7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

venue:Express Yo-Self Talent Night

address:165 Clayton Street (in gym - around back)  Lawrenceville, GA 30042

 

What are you doing with the talent God has given you?  Well, we have some people that’s willing to share their talents at our “Express Yo-Self” Talent Night.  This is not a contest, just a night to celebrate each other’s talents. Come on out and support this community event and night of fellowship on Friday, March 23^rd at 7pm. This FREE event is being held at the Lawrenceville First Baptist Church Family Life Center (in gym - around back), 165 Clayton Street, Lawrenceville, GA.

Gwinnett County Schools Springs Break

It looks to me that Gwinnett County Schools start their SPRING BREAK on Friday March 30th- Sunday April 8th (Which is Easter this year). The kids pickup an extra day as is was set aside for a snow or make-up day. Seeing as we have had a very short winter this year they and their parents get the advantage of it.

Braves All-Stars -v- Future Stars

This is going to be a great game! Last I heard you could get lawn tickets for $10 Seating from $20-$30 pr seat. The braves are going to be playing the Future Stars which I understand are top players from all over the Braves farm teams. Coolray Field is easy to get to and park. See yo there!

date:Tuesday, April 3, 2012 time:7:05 pm

venue:Coolray Field

address:One Braves Avenue  Lawrenceville, GA 30049

New Construction Homes

New Construction of homes in the Atlanta GA metro area are beginning to start again! Some of the bigger builders and even some new to the Atlanta market are getting started. If you would like to see if there is a "New Construction" home in your area and price range drop me a request at homesinatlantanow@gmail.com I can help you with your new purchase. The home of your DREAMS is a phone call away!

2012 Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon

For those of you that may not have Bruce Springsteen tickets and are in some kind of shape. On March 18th you can run or walk the 2012 Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon
when:Mar 18, 2012 at 7:00am
where:265 Park Avenue West N.W., Atlanta, GA
venue:Centennial Olympic Park

Good luck your in better shape than I.

Bruce Springsteen at Philips Arena

date:Sunday, March 18, 2012 time:See event details

venue:Philips Arena

address:1 Philips Drive N.W.  Atlanta, GA 30301

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Bruce Springsteen on 03/18/12 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA

Breakfast at PAPA JACK'S

Papa Jack's in Braselton GA is a great local hangout for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh homemade southern breakfast items like bisquits and gravy, red hots, grits, hoe cakes i.e. and the standard faire. Lunch and dinner is 1 meat and 2-3 sides. Friday nights low country boil and catfish and huppies. Located at

7437 Spout Springs Rd, #B, Flowery Branch, GA 30542

 

Phone number is  770-965-7007

• Monday-Friday - 6:00AM - 2:00PM Breakfast Served Until 10:45AM
  
• Monday-Friday - 4:30PM - 8:00PM
• Saturday - 6:00AM - 3:00PM
  Breakfast Served Untill 1:00PM
  
• Sunday - 8:00AM - 2:00PM

This is a place you have to try!

Atlanta International Auto Show

date:Sunday, March 18, 2012 time:10:00 am to 8:00 pm

venue:Georgia World Congress Center

address:285 Andrew Young International Boulevard Northwest  Atlanta, GA 30313

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This includes the building's large lobby area, where an impressive display of vintage vehicles from the past 30 years will be on display.

The following automotive lines will be exhibiting their vehicles on the main show floor: Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Mazda, Mini, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Scion, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo.

The show is also happy to announce that the very successful "Auto Show: On The Go" program will return. At press time, Kia, General Motors, and Toyota will all be taking it to the streets around the Congress Center, offering test drives to qualified attendees.

As always, the Auto Show will be presenting a number of special attractions. Marvel's Captain America will appear on March 17 and 18. SpongeBob Squarepants will also be onsite during these same two days, compliments of Comcast Spotlight.
Location: C Building

Tickets:
Adults - $10
Children 6-12 - $5
Children under 6 - Free

Getting Started

This blog is designed to tell you something to do every day of the year here in Atlanta GA Metro Area. My name is Jeffry E. Scott and I have been in the Atlanta Metro area since 1993. I am a realtor here in Buford GA. My goal is to be here for those who come into town and want something to do while they are here. If you are a resident then you may find out somethings you did not know existed. Now enjoy the ride! Don't forget to pass this blog on to friends and family. Thank you