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So shop it up! Thursday, March 20, from 7 to 9 p.m., on the rooftop of the Tribute Lofts in the Old Fourth Ward for casual cocktails and shopping. Enjoy one of the best views of Atlanta, while perusing the latest goods from Veruca Boutique, Amanda Gary Handbags, Joyeux Home + Garden, Adaptation Floral Designs, Bou Cou jewelry, Marcellina G. - Modern Vintage Jewelry, and Hi Heels Boutique. RSVP to Caren West PR at rsvp@carenwestpr.com or 404.614.0006. Ample parking is available. Enter on John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE. ( Full article and comments) You’ve wanted to spruce up your house for ages—now’s the time to look for inspiration. The ATLANTA HOME SHOW starts today and continues through Sunday at the Georgia World Congress Center. Admission is $10 for adults and $3 for ages 6 to 12. Children 5 and under and senior citizens are admitted free. 770-998-9800. www.atlantahomeshow.com. ( Full article and comments) If you've left your home in the past two months--and some of you probably haven't--you know there are enough colds and flu viruses out there to knock over most any upstanding citizen. Oh, you'll just protect yourself with Airborne, you say? The cold-fighting meds created by a teacher to arm people entering germy environs isn't exactly all it's cracked up to be, according to a recent lawsuit. Turns out, it's just a concoction of overpriced vitamins. Imagine that! And now you can get your hard-earned money back-- you don't even have to have saved your receipts. If you've bought Airborne in the past five years, you are entitled to get paid back for up to six purchases without a receipt. (Airborne costs as much as $10.50 a box, so you can get up to $63 back without any proof of purchase.) Just make sure you choose purchase dates after May 2001. You can file the claim online. It’s really easy actually. ( Full article and comments) you show your support by running, walking or just standing on the sidelines, don’t miss the 2008 HUNGER WALK/RUN. ( Full article and comments) International Dignitary, National and State Activists Slated for 10th Annual Disability Day at the Capitol Nearly 2,000 Georgians will rally to show legislators “my vote is for real” on Thursday, Feb. 21, on the steps of the Capitol (Washington Street side) for the 10th Annual Disability Day Rally. Sponsored by the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD), Disability Day is the largest one day gathering held annually at the State Capitol during the legislative session to heighten public awareness of issues specific to people with disabilities. Ambassador Luis Benigno Gallegos Chiriboga from Ecuador will deliver the keynote address. He has been honored across the globe, from Ecuador to New York, for his advocacy on behalf of persons with disabilities.
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Want to stop time for your Valentine? Get a first look at the latest watches from Panam, EOS and Tokidoki tonight, Monday, Jan. 28, at Ten Pin Alley (261 19th St. NW, Atlantic Station). From 8 to 10 p.m., the Peroni will be free-flowing, bowling's complimentary and a DJ will be spinning. ( Full article and comments) If your love for baseball is eclipsed only by your impregnable self confidence, listen up. The Atlanta Braves will host open auditions at Turner Field for members of their "game entertainment teams" in coming days. Tryouts for the Tomahawk team will be 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 23 and 24. These hardy souls are "high-energy, spirited individuals with the ability to engage fans, work within a family environment and perform in front of large crowds," according to a release. Auditions for game entertainment hosts are 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 28 and 29. These crowd pleasers "must have the ability to interact with fans in the stands and in Fan Plaza. Hosts must be comfortable performing in the spotlight in front of thousands of Braves fans at Turner Field." For these high-profile positions, the Bravos prefer "previous emcee experience." And finally, tryouts for the Heavy Hitters drum line are 5 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 and 31. These power players perform before, during and after Braves games at Turner Field and should be "musicians with confidence and charisma, a flexible schedule, and the ability to work games in their entirety." Those interested in showcasing their talents should call 404-614-2441 or e-mail Braves.Entertainment@braves.com to set up an appointment. Walk ups will be auditioned first-come, first-served. More information: www.Braves.com/auditions. ( Full article and comments) As the gay mecca of the south, you'd think Atlanta could keep its gay and lesbian bars in business. But, alas, another bar where the GLBT community can party in safe and accepting company bites the dust. Joining the likes of Hoedowns, Tower and Red Chair, Miss Q's pool bar in Midtown is closing its doors for good. Last-chance party with DJ Moose spinning Saturday, Jan. 26. However, rumor has it that another gay bar will open up in its place. 560-B Amsterdam Ave. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 4 p.m.-4 a.m.; Sat. 4 p.m.-3 a.m.; Sun. 3 p.m.-midnight. 404-875-6255. ( Full article and comments) We love beauty counters—trying out new products, learning about special ingredients, having makeup applied for you. Lucky for us, PrettyCity.com is bringing the first-ever Beauty Sample Sale to the Georgian Ballroom at the Biltmore Jan. 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. This event has already found success in New York and Chicago and is now coming to Atlanta, Orlando and Los Angeles. The evening offers a plethora of sampling of the newest beauty, leisure and wellness products and pampering treatments from notable brands such as Revlon, Clarisonic, Revitalash and Jane Iredale. Technicians from some of Atlanta’s top spas and salons will be on hand to provide complimentary services, and makeup experts from Jane Iredale will be dishing on application tips for the upcoming season. Ticket holders score goodie bags overflowing with full-size beauty products and deluxe samples. Complimentary cocktails and sweet treats top off the evening as a potential best night ever for beauty junkies. Tickets range from $12.50 to $25 and are available online at www.beautysamplesale.com. No tickets will be sold at the door, and you must be 21 to enter. ( Full article and comments)
Happy New Year, dear readers. I hope your holidays were festive and fun. I attended a dinner party on NYE. Normally my BFF and her partner do all the cooking themselves, but this year was not a good one for health, and thus they turned to a professional for a little assistance. Enter Kerel Fryar, head chef and owner of Soulful Infusion (soulfulinfusion.com), a private chef service. Fryar whipped up a delicious feast for 20 people--probably on little notice, knowing my BFF ... ( Full article and comments) |