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Weekend CRAVE-ing February 11-13

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

The weekend is almost here, and we want you to fulfill all of your CRAVE-ings.  Whether you’re in the mood for Blues, looking for a romantic evening… or an anti-romantic evening, get out to sip, taste and see what Atlanta has to offer this weekend!

Atlanta Blues Festival
Friday, February 11, 2011 8:00 pm
The 7th annual Atlanta Blues Festival is coming back to The Civic Center for a night of great music featuring Mel Waiters, Sir Charles Jones, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Theodis Ealey, Floyd Taylor, Latimore, Clarence Carter.  Tickets can be purchased online and are available now.

Valentines in the Garden
Saturday, February 12, 2011 7:00-11:00 pm
Looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day a few days early?  Visit the Atlanta Botanical Gardens this Saturday to enjoy an evening of cocktails, dancing and scrumptious desserts with live entertainment at the most romantic spot in Atlanta.  Warm candlelight and fragrant orchids form the perfect setting for both couples and singles alike.

Q100 The Bert Show’s Bitter Ball
Saturday, February 12, 2011 9:00 pm- 2:00 am
Are you CRAVE-ing anything but heart-shaped candies, flowers and chocolates this weekend?  Join Q100 The Bert Show’s biggest party of the year and embrace your bitterness at Bitter Ball!  Go out and party with Atlanta’s singles this Saturday at a party dedicated to your fabulous single gal status.

Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney
Friday-Saturday, February 11-12, 2011 8:00 pm
Only a fool on the hill would miss an inspired Valentine’s date with the Beatle, Wing and soloist, unerringly portrayed by Tony Kishman, one of the stars of Beatlemania.  This spectacular toast to Sir Paul includes Silly Love Songs, Live and Let Die, Maybe I’m Amazed, and the best of the Fab Four.  Shows will be held Friday and Saturday night at Atlanta Symphony Hall.

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Weekend CRAVE-ing:NYE Edition

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

If you’re still looking for the perfect NYE experience, look no further!  We’ve compiled a list of the most CRAVE-worthy events to ring in the new year–and to help you recover the day after.

Downtown Countdown
Your all inclusive party ticket will include a 5 and a half hour open bar, top notch cuisine, decorations, party favors, access to all areas on entertainment and Atlanta’s largest balloon drop at midnight.  With six party areas and themed rooms and three VIP lounges, this glam party will have something for everyone!

Peach Drop 2011
Located in Underground Atlanta, the 22nd Annual Peach Drop New Year’s Eve Celebration is the city’s signature event.  As 2011 nears, the main stage will light up with live performances and the 800 pound Peach will begin its decent just before the clock strikes midnight.

Yacht Rock New Years Eve at Park Tavern
If you’re looking for something a little more casual this NYE, but still want some pizazz, head on over to Park Tavern for Yacht Rock New Years Eve.  Enjoy live music while overlooking the Midtown skyline.   This is an all-inclusive event so your food and drinks will be covered until the wee hours of the morning.

Rehab Brunch at MARKET
We all know the morning after New Years Eve can sometimes be rough, and this year MARKET Buckhead wants to help!  To aid you through your post New Year’s Eve recovery, MARKET Buckhead is hosting a Rehab Brunch Saturday, January 1, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Recuperate or continue the party at MARKET with brunch and $11 bottomless Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas!

All Day Brunch at Diesel
If you get your day started a little late this Saturday, not to worry.  Diesel will be serving brunch all day and night.  Take advantage of this great deal and get brunch for two and a pitcher of Bloody Marys or mimosas for $25!

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Weekend CRAVE-ing Dec.17-19

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Don’t let the cold scare you away–get out a shop, sip and savor all that Atlanta has to offer this weekend!

Mama Bath + Body’s Handmade Holiday Market Place
Saturday, December 18, 2010 10am-4pm
Head over to Mama Bath + Body this Saturday for some unique holiday shopping for handmade gifts your friends and family will adore!  Sip Mama’s complimentry famous fuzzy navel punch while shopping for goodies from some of Atlanta’s best designers and artists.

Westside Provisions District’s Holiday Shopping and Caroling Event
Saturday, December 18, 2010 11am-1pm
Sing and shop your way thought Westide Provisions District this Saturday for a fun and unique way to finish up your holiday shopping.  Enjoy award-winning food from West Egg Café, Taqueria del Sol and Star Provisions while singing along to festive music and shopping at some of the cities most eclectic shops!

Lunch with Santa at Shula’s 347 Grill
Saturday, December 18, 2010 11am-2pm
Get into the holiday spirit while enjoying some great eats with Santa this weekend at Shula’s 347 Grill!  This is the last weekend to enjoy Santa’s company at Shula’s.  Bring in a new toy for donation to Toys for Tots and receive a FREE kids meal from the children’s menu!

Holiday Ice Spectacular at Cobb Energy Center
December 16-24, 2010
Indulge in some good old fashion Christmas fun this weekend at the Holiday Ice Spectacular.  Coming to Atlanta for the first time ever this weekend, this fun filled frosty show is bursting with spectacular music, skating, dance, and comedy – all presented in the context of a warm, humorous story that the whole family will enjoy.  Tickets range from $20-69 with shows running through Christmas Eve.

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Weekend CRAVE-ing: December 10-12, 2010

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

Although it might be tempting to stay cooped up at home this chilly December weekend, check out all these great events going on around town before you stake out your spot on the couch.  From shows and Santa to sipping and skating, braving the cold this weekend will be well worth it!

Cirque du Soleil: OVO
You still have two weeks left to catch OVO at Atlantic Station. Cirque du Soleil’s latest touring show, Ovo, will be showing through December 19.  You will be mesmerized by the colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement.  Buy tickets today and don’t miss the opportunity for this sense-stimulating experience while it’s still here!

Ice Skating in Piedmont Park
CRAVE-ing a boost in your holiday spirit?  Embrace the chilly weather at Atlanta’s newest ice skating rink!  The Rink at Park Tavern opened this November and will be providing holiday cheer, warm goodies, signature cocktails and more through Valentines Day.  The Rink will reside in the Garden Tent and will be complete with modern amenities: for day & night skating, a heated tent, piped-in music with a mega sound system, and rink-side dining.

2010 Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes
Ever wondered what the inside of those beautiful homes in the Highlands look like? Don’t miss the opportunity to see for yourself this weekend!  Saturday and Sunday’s Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes is a vibrant, flavorful 2-day home tour and food tasting event showcasing the beautiful homes of the Virginia-Highland neighborhood and tastings by local restaurants.  Tickets are $25 and all proceeds from benefit Highland Park, the new neighborhood greenspace at the corner of North Highland and St. Charles.

Pictures with Santa at Glamour Paws
We know your pooches have been begging you to take them to see Santa for months–now is your chance!  Bring your dog into Glamour Paws to take pictures with Santa Saturday, December 11, 2010 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.  You will receive one free image download with the option to take additional poses and/or purchase additional prints.  Photography by Alecia Lauren Photography.  BONUS: Shop & Save 15% off everything in the store, Saturday only!  This event might just be too cute to pass up!

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The Weekly CRAVE-ing: November 3-6

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

Can you believe it’s already November?   Don’t forget to  “fall forward” on Saturday night, then take advantage of the extra hour at one of these fabulous events!

Get your ‘Stash On
With the new chill in the air, we are all looking for that extra little bit of warmth. What better way to celebrate bundling up than with a “Mustache Party” at the High Museum of Art. This Friday, November 5th, at 8pm all are invited to show off their real or fake mustaches–ladies included. The event will feature live music, cold beer, and a mustache contest prior to a special viewing of the movie “The Mustache” as 10pm on Sifly Piazza. So get growing and buy your ticket now to show off you best facial hair creation!

Chomp & Stomp
No, this has nothing to do with any gators…here its all about the Chili. This Saturday, November 6th, Stomp on over to Cabbagetown to chow down on some of the most CRAVE-able Chili in town. The Chomp & Stomp Chili Cook-off & Festival will run from 11am to 6pm but get there EARLY because there will be some serious cooking going down and samples won’t last all day.

The Decatur Wine Festival
Metro Atlanta’s largest outdoor wine festival, this year’s Decatur Wine Festival will feature organic & sustainably produced wines along with over 350 other domestic and international selections. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are limited to only 2,000 people, so make sure you are on the list for this once a year event that is sure to be a tasty time!

Art in the Park
Chastainn Park is opening its gates to stimulate your senses with a two-day outdoor event focused on the visual arts. This Saturday & Sunday at the Chastain Park Arts Festival there will be free admission, art, entertainment, and food for all. With the goals of giving back to the community and creating a festival for the artists by the artists, this event is sure to be show with something for everyone. So whether you are looking to get your Christmas shopping started a little early or just want to enjoy a nice day out with your family, The Chastain Park Arts Festival is the great way to enjoy that little bit of outdoor weather we have left!

Dia de Los Muertos
Literally translated, “Day of the Dead,” Atlanta will celebrate the holiday for the very first time this Sunday at the opulent Atlantic Station. From 12pm-5pm on November 7th, Atlanta Day of The Dead will work to educated, entertain, and interact with all who attend this free celebration. The event will feature delcious Latino cuisine, live performances by local and national artists, a much more. Head on out to make this event one that people will CRAVE for years to come!

Canvas & Cocktails
Who says you can’t drink & paint? At Creatively Yours, that is exactly what they want you to do! If fall is becoming just a little too chilly for you, then park yourself inside the Creatively Yours studio in Brookhaven and enjoy some good old Pinot & Painting with your very best girlfriends. You provide the drinks & snacks to nosh on, and the studio will provide the paint and instructions. No matter what your skill level or artistic ability, everyone can create something uniquely theirs to proudly display in any room at home. Schedules are released at the beginning of every month, so pick your painting today and sign up right away!

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The Weekly CRAVE-ing: Halloween Style

Friday, October 29th, 2010

The scariest day of the year is almost upon us. Have you decided how to join in  on all the boos & screams?? If not, here are some of the most fabulous Halloween treasures happening around the city of Atlanta this weekend. You are sure to find something to fill that horrific CRAVE-ing for a little scare!

A Ghostly Tour
Take a stroll around the lovely railroad town of Norcross and encounter some of the “Southern Spirits” still there today. This marks the last weekend for the 2010 season of the Norcross Ghost Tour. With a round for kids starting at 7pm and an adult showing beginning at 8 or 9pm, the Norcross Ghost Tour will give you insight into some of the most infamous murders and spine-tingling mysterys in the area. Whether you decide to start your Halloween weekend off with a BOO! or end it with a scream, this ghostly time is sure to be a scare!

Big Wicked
$5,000 & a costume contest. Almost sounds too good to be true, right? Well its not if you show up for Q100′s Big Wicked 2010 this Friday beginning at 9pm. The annual event will be held at Compound in Atlanta and features a costume contest, psychics, and plam readings for all attendees. Get tickets here, dress to impress, and who knows, you may just walk home with $5,000 in your pocket.

Boos & Brews
Are you looking for a scary good time? Then dress up in your best costume and head on over to the SweetWater Brewery this Saturday from 9pm-1am for Boos & Brews presented by Full Pint Productions. For the frighteningly low price of $30 you can get into the brewery, take home a souvenir pint glass, and sample a hearty amount of SweetWater brews. There will be entertainment galore to help kick off the Halloween celebration right, so get your tickets before its too late!

Feeling Fabulous & Fancy
Get lost in a magical world of masquerades and cocktails. The Fabulous Fox Theater is hosting an Evening of Elegance this October 30th from 8pm-midnight  at the Atlanta Halloween Ball. There will be endless cocktails, light hors d’ouevres, comedy, music, dancing, and more. This event is truly one to dress up for, so ladies pick out your best gowns, men iron up your tuxedos, and everyone be sure to get your masquerade mask to add onto the mystery. Tickets can be purchased here with all proceeds going to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

How to Solve a Murder Mystery
There’s been a Murder at Dracula’s Castle and Dad’s Garage is here to solve it! In honor of the true Halloween Holiday, Z Gillispie and some of the best improvisers around will put on a showing of “Murder at Dracula’s Castle: A Very Special Sir John Holmes Murder Mystery.” So skip the trick-or-treating this October 31st and head out to Dad’s Garage at 8pm for a riot of a show, complete with 3 seat packages…Just Seats, Seats + 2 Drinks, or Fancy Pants Seats + 3 Drinks. Pick your poison and the laughs will be provided for a night of scary fun!

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