Politics, Activism Events in Atlanta, Georgia

Night Out With Nature: black tie, green cause

Night Out With Nature: black tie, green cause Balmy Georgia weather and a great cause combine to make the Night Out With Nature an "early-summer night's dream". Read More >>

Atlanta Fest 2009 camps out on Stone Mountain

Atlanta Fest 2009 camps out on Stone Mountain Christian music fans know the place to find nearly every major Christian recording artist in the industry this summer is at Atlanta Fest in Stone Mountain Park. Grab a sleeping bag, make a hotel reservation or come from home, just be ready to rock! Read More >>

LSU Tiger Tour 2009 roars into Atlanta

LSU Tiger Tour 2009 roars into Atlanta Don’t tell the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets or the Georgia Bulldogs, but the Tigers are on their way into town — and local Louisiana State University fans couldn’t be any happier. Read More >>

Wing N' Rock Fest rolls into Marietta Saturday

Wing N' Rock Fest rolls into Marietta Saturday If you’re a fan of rock music and finger-lickin’ good bar food, then the fourth annual Wing N’ Rock Fest is sure to be your kind of fun – just don’t overdo the hot sauce! Read More >>

Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games: bagpipes, kilts and cabers

Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games: bagpipes, kilts and cabers If you listen closely you can almost hear the bagpipes tuning up for the Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games in North Georgia — it’s bound to be a wee bit o’ fun! Read More >>

Mixed Martial Arts takes fight to Atlanta May 30

Mixed Martial Arts takes fight to Atlanta May 30 As a full-contact combat sport, Mixed Martial Arts combines the techniques from various martial arts styles to form a hybrid fighting system. The sport comes to Atlanta May 30. Read More >>

Decatur Arts Fest: from poetry to navel maneuvers

Decatur Arts Fest: from poetry to navel maneuvers Decatur Arts Festival May 23 and 24: Pack your sunscreen for a rich weekend of art that will include belly dancers, jewelry, potters, painters, poets, percussionists and more. Read More >>

City League Old Atlanta Classic is May 29-31

City League Old Atlanta Classic is May 29-31 Rugged strength and agile beauty will unite horse and rider at the City League International Old Atlanta classic in Alpharetta May 28-31. Read More >>

Celebrity golf event: greens by day, blues by night

Celebrity golf event: greens by day, blues by night The “Greens in the Day, Blues in the Night” Celebrity Golf Tournament and Gala May 30 is on par for a good cause. So dust off the clubs and pull out that new cocktail dress because it’s not everyday you meet a celebrity. Read More >>

DeKalb Peachtree Airport Open House & Airshow

DeKalb Peachtree Airport Open House & Airshow The DeKalb Peachtree Airport’s Good Neighbor Open House & Airshow on May 30 is an experience that's bound to take you to new heights – at least vicariously. Read More >>

Atlanta Caribbean Carnival: Southern paradise

Atlanta Caribbean Carnival: Southern paradise You don’t have to travel to the tropics to experience all the islands have to offer. Over Memorial Day weekend, the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Parade & Festival will bring paradise to the South. Read More >>

Peachtree Road Race: largest 10K in the USA

Peachtree Road Race: largest 10K in the USA The Peachtree Road Race 10K is a Fourth of July tradition for runners and those who just like to watch them sweat. Read More >>

Bicycle Ride Across Georgia: the Peach State's hottest tour

Bicycle Ride Across Georgia: the Peach State's hottest tour The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia is like a summer camp for the whole family where you get to ride your bicycle ALL DAY! Read More >>

Batter Blaster tries for the pancake record

Batter Blaster tries for the pancake record What could be better than pigging out on pancakes? How about setting a world record at the same time? you'll have the chance Saturday when Batter Blaster’s tries to write a new line in the record books for “Most Pancakes Cooked in 8 Hours.” Read More >>

Ray Romano, Brad Garrett: Everybody loves laughs

Ray Romano, Brad Garrett: Everybody loves laughs The two comic stars of "Everybody Loves Raymond" appear together for a laugh-filled evening at the Fabulous Fox. Read More >>

Atlanta Steeplechase: Georgia’s best lawn party

Atlanta Steeplechase: Georgia’s best lawn party Horse racing is a sport for royalty, but you don't have to be a king or a queen to enjoy the world famous Atlanta Steeplechase - it’s a sure bet for fun. Read More >>

Inman Park festival, tour preserve city treasure

Inman Park festival, tour preserve city treasure Inman Park area has long been one of Atlanta’s most prized attributes. To maintain that prominence, the treasured community polishes its curb appeal and rolls out the welcome mat during the annual Inman Park Spring Festival and Tour of Homes. Read More >>

Georgia Renaissance Fest: Eat, drink and be merry

Georgia Renaissance Fest: Eat, drink and be merry Hear ye, hear ye. All lords and lassies wishing to partake of royal jousting, roasted meats, a few saucy wenches, amusing actors and fetching crafts should direct your wagons south of Atlanta’s airport to the 24th Annual Georgia Renaissance. Read More >>

Dogwood Festival: a blooming good time this week

Dogwood Festival: a blooming good time this week In the South, the blooming of the dogwood tree heralds spring. And in Atlanta, blossoming trees and thawing temperatures can only mean one thing: It's time for the annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Read More >>

Historic Roswell Criterium: pedal the day away

Historic Roswell Criterium: pedal the day away A bicycle can conjure memories of childhood and leisurely afternoons, so it seems fitting that the Historic Roswell Criterium combines the best of both — at a slightly faster pace. Read More >>

Simply Southern Jubilee Bluegrass & Bar-B-Que Festival: almost heaven!

Simply Southern Jubilee Bluegrass & Bar-B-Que Festival: almost heaven! Barbecue and bluegrass are practically birthrights south of the Mason-Dixon line. So if you're in the mood for some good guitar pickin' and messy eatin', then the 2009 Simply Southern Jubilee Bluegrass & Bar-B-Que Festival April 17-18 is pretty close to heaven. Read More >>

Gone with the Wind: 70th anniversary of premiere

Gone with the Wind: 70th anniversary of premiere Frankly, Scarlett, Atlanta DOES give a damn about "Gone With the Wind." Special screenings and other events are planned for the 70th anniversary of the classic film's debut. Read More >>

Atlanta Film Festival: 10 days, 150 movies

Atlanta Film Festival: 10 days, 150 movies It's hard to compete with the best-known film festivals such as Cannes, Toronto and Sundance — but the April 16-25 Atlanta Film Festival has also made a name for itself over the past 32 years. Read More >>

Atlanta Ballet: The Firebird rises from the ashes

Atlanta Ballet: The Firebird rises from the ashes The theater light dims, the audience falls silent and the curtain goes up. No matter how many times you've seen a ballet, the performances often take on the surreal aura of a beautiful dream and the Atlanta Ballet's latest presentation, "The Firebird," does not disappoint. Read More >>

"The Homestead": where farmhouse design meets modern times

"The Homestead": where farmhouse design meets modern times Showcase homes are a Southern staple. In Atlanta, the Roswell Women's Club is known to put on a pretty good display, so this year's show home, "The Homestead," is bound to be country-cool. Read More >>

The Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show: Continuing tradition is all sewn up

The Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show: Continuing tradition is all sewn up The art of quilting has been around for centuries. But judging by the Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show displays at Bulloch Hall in Roswell, what was old is new again. Read More >>

High Museum Wine Auction: the art of wine and food

High Museum Wine Auction: the art of wine and food Fine wine and fine art go together, and the High Museum of Art presses the connection with its 17th annual auction of the grape, this year celebrating “The Genius Inside: Wine + Food + Art." Read More >>

Big Apple Circus: Big Top fun at the Big Rock

Big Apple Circus: Big Top fun at the Big Rock With the thrills of the big top on a more intimate scale, the Big Apple Circus offers trapeze artists, performing dogs ... and Grandma the clown. And no seat is more than 50 feet away from the ring. Read More >>

American Craft Council Show in Atlata returns for 20th year

American Craft Council Show in Atlata returns for 20th year For two decades, fans of all things handcrafted and homemade have come to the Annual American Craft Show in Atlanta. This year's show of expertly crafted goods will not disappoint. Read More >>

In the Bag: a look at the must-have history of the handbag

In the Bag: a look at the must-have history of the handbag They say that a woman's handbag is a definitive statement about her personality. If that's true, then the "In the Bag" exhibit at the Museum of Design Atlanta is either spilling secrets or encouraging the mystery with a peek into both the creative process and our emotional attachment to the handbags we love. Read More >>

Cirque du Soleil's KOOZA: big top, big talent

Cirque du Soleil's KOOZA: big top, big talent Whatever it is about a circus that inspires the imagination and alludes to the possibility of magic, Cirque du Soleil's KOOZA has it -- and and so much more. Read More >>