Here are some suggestions for entertainment during the summer in Atlanta, Ga.
1) Stone Mountain Park Laser show
Located 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta on Hwy. 78.
770-498-5690
May 29 – Aug 8 Daily 9:30 pm
Aug 14, 21 Saturdays 9:30 pm
Sept 4-6, 11, 18, 25 Labor Day Wknd Dusk (8:30pm-9:00pm)
New this year at Stone Mountain’s Laser show is the VIP Terrace Seating. For $10 (plus tax) you get seated on the newly restored terrace with unlimited popcorn and one coke product until start of the show.
Laser show All-You-Can-Eat Dinner Pkg. includes:
• Seating on the terrace with a buffet including
• Entrees: Fried Chicken & BBQ Pork
• Sides: Potato salad, baked beans, rolls
• Dessert: Ice cream cup
• Beverage: Tea/Lemonade/Water
Pkg. also includes unlimited popcorn and one free soft drink.
Food service is from 7:00 pm – 8:30 Pm.
Adults – $19.99
Child – (3-11) $14.99
The dinner pkg. is available:
• July 23
• July 30
• Aug 6
Reservations are strongly recommended.
Sources: www.underground-atlanta.com
www.opentable.com
www.www.stonemountainpark.com
www.gpconservancy.org
You may make reservations and get more information by visiting www.stonemountainpark.com
2) Restaurant Week
July 26 – Aug 8, 2010
A showcase of downtown Atlanta restaurants, featuring special 3 course dinners for $25.00 and $35.00 per person, plus tax and tip.
The signature cocktail for this event is Bacardi Torched Cherry Blossom
$25.00 Restaurants include:
• Hyatt Regency
• French American Brasserie
• Glenn’s Kitchen
• Max Lager’s
• Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery
• Meehan’s Public House
• No Ma’s! Cantina
This is just a few of the many restaurants that are participating.
$35.00 Restaurants include:
• Atlanta Grill
• BLT Steak
• Durango Steak House
• II Mulino
• Legal Sea Foods
• Ray’s in the City
August 2-8 only: Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Sun Dial Restaurant
Reservations are highly recommended. Call the individual restaurant or book online at www.opentable.com.
3) Festival Peachtree Latino
Aug 29, 2010 12:00 noon – 8:00 pm
Underground Atlanta
Ste 7, 50 Upper Alabama St.
Atlanta, Ga. 30303-702
Entertainment: Luz Rios
Pee Wee
Aleks Syntek
Festival Peachtree Latino in Atlanta has been the biggest family and multicultural happening in the southeast since 2000. Hundreds of activities, sporting events, parades, arts & crafts, ethnic foods and musical performances have been featured there.
All absolutely FREE!
It’s their 10th birthday, so help them celebrate!!
4) Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
401 Memorial Dr., SE
Atlanta, Ga. 30312
404-521-0938
Sat. Aug 28, 2010
Sun. Aug 29, 2010
This is the 8th annual Summer Shade Festival.
Starting the festival Saturday morning at 8:00 am is the Adams Realtors 5K Run For the Park. Walkers are also welcome. The Artist Market opens from 10:00 am-7:pp pm. There will be live entertainment from 10:00 am – 11:00 pm. Children’s Fun Center opens at 12:00 noon
Corks and Forks is open both Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Some of the top chefs in Atlanta will offer their fine
st specialties.
Also available for tasting will are the best wines and ales Atlanta has to offer. This is an “event by ticket” even. Tickets are limited. Advance tickets are $35.00 and $45.00 at the gate. Saturday and Sunday tickets will be sold separately.
In the juried artist market you will find:
• Jewelry
• Wood birdhouses
• Paintings
• Photography
• Glass
• Pottery
• Candles/soaps
• Leather.
In the Non-Juried Artist Market:
• Wood work
• Pottery
• Garden metalwork
• Textile
• Stationery/note cards
• Face painting
• Folk art
• Reproduction clothing
And many other items.
Some other exhibitors:
• AAA Auto Club
• Georgia Aquarium
• Nesquick
• Rumtastic – Gourmet Rum Cake
• Yum Yum Cupcakes
Way too many to list here.
Some great food lineup includes:
• Dogs on Wheels
• Honkeys BBQ
• Alpine Fruit Ice
• Country Cabin Sweets & Treats
• Williamson Brothers BBQ
Plus many, many more!
Among the live entertainment are bands such as:
• Fisheye
• 7 Day Fool
• Marshmallow Ave
• The Wipes
• Dean Brown Band
• Newberry Jam
• MerKury Orchestra
• Little Country Giants
• CD’s will also be available
*No pets please!
Come on out. All proceeds benefit the Grand Park Conservancy to maintain Atlanta’s oldest park.
