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Your heart will go on
Are you a closet "Titanic" freak? Have you been obsessed since Leo and Kate graced the silver screen with their oh-so-romantic love story (until we saw what a mean girl she was and let him drown, rather than scoot over on the board)? Well, you won't hear Celine sing during this program, but you can see a little bit of pretty spectacular history at the Titanic Exhibit. Over 200 artifacts recovered from the wreck site, ...
Quality Time
Chances are someone you know is graduating from high school this weekend. It's a bittersweet time for everyone, from parents to kids – well, maybe not everyone. Teachers are probably pretty stoked to be getting rid of some of your precious angel babies. But I digress. And with graduation comes the end of school for kids from kindergarten through college, but what to do with the little buggers when they aren't in school for the better part of the day?
Baseball on a budget
Do you love baseball but hate driving into Atlanta? Or do you shudder at the thought of paying so much money to go see the Braves? Then try baseball on a budget and start small with the Gwinnett Braves! They might be a minor league team, but the stadium and the players are nothing to scoff at, and you still get hot dogs and beer, just for less money and a shorter wait in line. ...
Booze and baboons
I'm super sad I won't be able to partake in what promises to be an epic event, so I need you guys to go so that I may live through you! It's time once again for Zoo Atlanta's annual Brew at the Zoo, where the grownups can kick the kids out, have unlimited samples of beer and wine and check out the more than 1,500 animals that call Zoo Atlanta home. Not only do you ...
Good green fun
Grab a blanket and the family and head over to Ashton Hills Golf Club for Screen on the Green next Friday night. Snuggle up under the stars and watch "Parental Guidance," and get there early so you can enjoy family-style meals being served picnic style from the Village Grille. It's the sort of thing that kicks your summer off right, being with family, watching a movie that will (hopefully) make you laugh, and enjoying life. ...
All that jazz
For more than three decades the Atlanta Jazz Festival has been filling Piedmont Park with the sounds of jazz. Old school, newfangled and every style in between, spend the weekend reacquainting yourself with the old and experiencing the new faces in jazz music, as dozens of musicians, from international to local high school bands, take one of the many stages for the festival. You can also participate in jazz education workshops, an interactive kid zone ...
50 Shades of funny
There's no disputing that the book "50 Shades of Grey" took the world by storm, just as there should be no argument, from those who actually read it, that the book was atrocious. But rather than punish ourselves for reading it, why not take back our power and realize that the only real way to win, is to mock the book and its characters! If you're filled with self-loathing (or not), head over to The ...
The best form of entertainment
The best form of entertainment has always been reading – at least for me. You can be anyone, go anywhere, and learn anything – all from a book. And if you're looking to update or increase your library then The Montessori School of Covington is the place to go today and Friday. Open from 3-8 p.m. Thursday and 3-6 p.m. Friday, the school will have books for elementary, middle and high school-age on sale through ...
Party in the Park
You know summer is coming when Atlanta starts their outside concerts in Centennial Park. This weekend check out Party in the Park with Ellie Goulding, Electric Sons and Passion Pit. Gates open for the one-day concert at 3 p.m., with music starting at 3:15 p.m. and going until 11p.m. – rain or shine. You can even pay extra and get yourself a VIP pass to meet the performers. Keep in mind, Ellie Goulding has played ...
Taking over Peachtree
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have miles of Atlanta streets to wander on your bike or on foot without worrying about being plowed down by a MARTA bus? Well here's your chance to find out! For four hours on Sunday 2.7 miles of Peachtree Street will be closed to cars and open to YOU! You can ride your bike, walk, skateboard – you can travel in any way that does ...
One Tank Trips
The kids are almost done with school, and you know what that means. It's time for vacations! But vacations take time and usually lots of money since you always have to go into those awful souvenir shops at the beach and take a picture standing in front of the giant shark mouth.
East Atlanta style
All the beer you want to drink, live bands, East Atlanta people watching and awesome weather? That's what you've got to look forward to if you get tickets to the 10th annual East Atlanta Beer Festival this weekend. Taste beers from more than 100 different companies, eat some tasty food, watch three bands, listen to some DJs and just chillax in the sun. It's really a great way to spend the day. And you don't actually ...
Local gala celebrates Metropolitan Opera Performance
The Historic Douglass Theatre, in partnership with the Central Georgia Opera Guild, will present the Metropolitan Opera's latest production of "Rigoletto" during a Gala evening to celebrate the operatic production and end of the season. This new version of "Rigoletto" was originally seen live in movie theaters in February as part of the groundbreaking The Met: Live in HD series, which transmits live performances to more than 1,900 movie theaters and performing arts centers-including the ...
Dinner concert to open Madison chamber event
The 11th annual Madison Chamber Music Festival will open May 21 with a dinner concert at Town 220. This spectacular evening of music will feature "the world's first classically-trained garage band," Time for Three. These string players are versatile wonder boys; trained at Curtis Institute, they perform repertoire from Bach to Brahms to bluegrass, from original compositions to the Beatles. They have performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall to jazz clubs, and from European festivals to ...
A colorful Mother’s Day
No matter what mom is into, you can share a special mother's day by painting pottery together. From coffee cups to serving platters, hang out together and paint something that will last forever – or at least until you have slippery hands while unloading the dishwasher. I love this idea, because it's perfect for all ages. You can take wee ones and let them put their handprints on a coffee cup for mom to use ...
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Funnier than you
Listening to Stephen Lynch sing is like immersing yourself in a nice, warm bath of politically incorrect, insensitive bubbles. Sure, some of those bubbles are filled with drug-selling pilots and, well, Satan. But if you like that sort of thing, Lynch's stuff is wonderful. And trust me, you'll like it.
A decade of music
On Saturday, April 18, the Newborn Opry will celebrate its 10th anniversary with the largest lineup of talent ever at Newborn. The Million Dollar Staff Band, which features three-time guitar champion Bob Saxton, champion fiddler Ernest Jump and many more will be backing up the 25 or more singers and acts expected. "We will be featuring many of the acts that have helped make The Opry over the years," founder Bob Thompson said. "Also, we ...
Out of the ordinary
Classically trained violinists are supposed to be proper, and typically they are, but there is nothing typical - or proper - about Bobby Yang, as evidenced during his performance at Eddie's Attic in downtown Decatur over the weekend.
Ye olde goode times
For families and groups of friends looking for a slightly different kind of outing than the run-of-the-mill restaurants, malls and movie theaters, the Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament offers an evening full of non-stop entertainment and hearty fare.
Insider’s guide to Middle East leaders
Former ambassador to Israel, Martin Indyk's new book on efforts by President Bill Clinton to resolve security issues in the Middle East is at times a lively insider's guide into the persnickety personality issues of well-known players in the region. For readers not familiar with the inner-workings of the Arab/Israeli conflict, "Innocent Abroad: An Intimate Account of American Peace Diplomacy in the Middle East" can at times read a bit wonkish with lots of issue-specific ...
Newton performers share stage on charity recording
 Three Newton County artists join 16 other performers for "An Appalachian Musical Revival: Live at the Ringgold Depot" with the purpose of encouraging youth in traditional music of Appalachia.
Dish It!
Is it winter already? The winds are a bit chilly and everyone is bundled up. Of course it is, because I have already made a batch of my yummy chili. I spend hours making sure that the seasonings are blending in just right. In fact, I will sit around for hours until my house smells like chili and I have had several tastings to know that it is done. That is how easy my chili ...
Newton County musicians perform on "Live at the Ringgold Depot" for charity
Three Newton County artists join 16 other performers for "An Appalachian Musical Revival: Live at the Ringgold Depot" with the purpose of encouraging youth in traditional music of Appalachia.
Blue suede shoes at Green Getaway
More than 200 attendees came out to the Keep Covington/Newton Beautiful's Third Annual Green Getaway fundraiser Friday night at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center.
Jammin on the river
Smooth sounds: Charles Toombs, left, and Sean Shuffler who make up The Sean Shuffler Duo, entertain crowds on one of the three stages set up in Downtown Porterdale during the citys 2nd annual Yellow River Jam Saturday. Six bands playing a wide variety of musical styles performed throughout the day as attendees enjoyed an arts and crafts market, food vendors, a kids play area, pony rides ...
Mutts show off skills for a good cause
According to Charles Schultz "happiness is a warm puppy," and it will certainly seem that way Saturday morning when the Newton County Humane Society hosts their annual Mutt Show on the square.
Sherman burns again
The Covington Lions Club hopes to make their third annual Sherman's Last Burning bigger and better than ever, with multiple events, live bands, attractions, plenty of fair-food, competing cooks, good vittles and more than 100 craftsmen and vendors showing their wares.
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