Let’s face it. When you live in a city (well actually a METRO area) like Atlanta, there is lots and lots….and lots of things to do. Sometimes, the events you want to attend will even overlap…shreek!
I know when I’m searching for things to do, I’m wondering WHAT is there to do or what is going on?
I found an awesome list of events from Eventbrite that certainly seems to have a variety of things going on!
I hope you can find a thing or two to do this month!
I’ll be the first to admit (and if you have lived anyplace for any length of time) that I’ve lived in Atlanta for many years, and there are some of these attractions I’ve never, ever seen! But knowing there is an opportunity to see them for… FREE…well just who can pass up an offer like that.
Especially take note of the Atlanta History Center and the High Museum as some great options. And the Georgia State Parks and Historic sites can be great for when you are looking for that Saturday or Sunday jaunt out of Midtown Atlanta to experience something new.
One of the awesome things I love about Midtown Atlanta is the festivals. It seems like every time you turn around, there is another one to attend. I’ve certainly had to go into “look but don’t buy” mode as I’ve got no more room unless I part with something. But it’s always amazing to see what these people can create!
Festival on Ponce is another great festival that takes place in a park we often drive by but forget it’s really a park…Olmsted Linear Park! The park runs along side Ponce De Leon Avenue after it passes the intersection of Briarcliff/Moreland and continues past the Fernbank Museum.
The Festival hours are Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday from 11am to 6pm.
Over 125 displays of arts and crafts, folk and outsider art will be there along with food and beverage! And its…..FREE! The Festival On Ponce is sponsored in part by The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces. They sponsor numerous festivals around Atlanta and you can find those at their website!
You can also learn more about Olmsted Park from the Olmsted Linear Park Alliance.
Looking forward to seeing you in the Park!
You’ll also be close to the new Ponce City Market if they have any of their retail open as well as the new Krog Street Market. Lots of things to see and do in Midtown Atlanta and the surrounding area!
Ah yes, it must be Spring…because the Festival Calendar will keep you running from now till June! Or longer!
We just posted about the Atlanta Film Festival, which started Friday, March 20th and runs through Sunday, March 29th.
Over and on top of the end of THAT festival is…
I have to admit, I’ve never made it to this one, but reasonable ticket prices are certainly one of many reasons to attend this event. Not to mention, you will get to see some great up-and-coming comics!
Be sure to check out the 6th Annual Laughing Skull Comedy Festival website HERE!
Yes, you read that date right!
TODAY, FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015 –STARTS THE ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL!
As some of you may know, I’ve already worked with numerous people from the West Coast, Chicago, New York and most recently North Carolina in the film and television industry relocate to the Metro Atlanta area! So, it’s only a natural fit, that I’ve become involved in the Atlanta Film Festival!
The Festival kicks off tonight (sorry, the Opening Party and Opening Film are completely SOLD OUT!) but there are many opportunities over the coming week to experience some amazing films, meet and greets, workshops and more. I can’t begin to do the program and the festival justice…so just click on the photo/logo below and you will be taken to the ATLFF Schedule page where you can see what’s happening!
One credit you CAN give to the 12th & Midtown development is they have brought some life to Peachtree Street, between 11th and 12th Streets! While their retail space scale has tipped mostly to restaurants (why is it all we get is more restaurants?) the dining choices are pretty good. And more are on the way in the coming months.
But for the holidays, 12th & Midtown has again called out the 12 Days of Midtown for the holiday season. From December 12-23, when you mention the 12 Days of Midtown, you’ll get a discount or a tasty beverage at one of their retail businesses!! Just take a look!
Cucina Asellina:
Complimentary glass of bubbly
Eleven/Bar Eleven:
$5 signature “Cocktail 12”
Exhale Spa:
$25 off any 60- or 90-minute spa therapy plus a complimentary class (same day
as service only)
Mi Cocina:
Select cocktails and appetizers for just $5 each (Monday-Friday, 5-7 p.m.)
Piola:
$5 signature cocktails caipirinha or caipiroska
Raw Denim:
12 percent off entire purchase (in store only, excludes sale items and
accessories, cannot be combined with another offer)
Republic of Couture:
$15 gift card with a $30 minimum purchase (excludes sale and café items)
STK:
Complimentary glass of bubbly
So take a break from shopping, and catch a pick-me-up cocktail at one of the 12th & Midtown restaurants and have yourself a Merry Little Christmas!
