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Posted on Friday, February 03, 2012 3:02 PM
Renowned
culinary event to donate proceeds to local charitable organizations The 11annualAtlanta
Chapter of Les Dames d’ Escoffier International’sAfternoon in the Country, held Sunday,
November 6, 2011, at Serenbe raised $80,000 for local organizations that
educate and bring awareness to the Georgia farming community. Foodies at the
event, which continually sells out each year, enjoyed a food and wine
extravaganza featuring more than 80 regional chefs, fine wines and micro-brews,
a one-of-a-kind cake raffle, an expanded silent auction, live music and
hayrides. |
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Posted on Friday, February 03, 2012 2:32 PM
Hospitality Veteran Brings New Direction and Drive to
Downtown Atlanta Downtown
Atlanta’s
Luckie Marietta District announces the appointment of Matthew Doyle as its new
Executive Director. Doyle is a seasoned
marketing professional in the luxury travel and hospitality industry with vast
experience marketing over 50 destinations, hotels, restaurants, casinos and
real estate properties around the country.
He now brings a fresh perspective and commitment leading the 60-member district
toward its goal of being Atlanta’s
premier walkable downtown neighborhood. |
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Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:42 PM
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will
speak at Georgia Southern University’s Hanner Fieldhouse on Wednesday,
March 28 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
During
Giuliani’s term as mayor of New York, he was credited with the economic
turnaround and revitalization of the city. Giuliani’s leadership in the
months following the September 11th attacks led him to be dubbed
“America’s Mayor” and named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year.”
Giuliani also received a knighthood from Great Britain’s Queen Elizabeth
II for his efforts. |
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Posted on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 6:54 PM
 Author of 23 books, with sales of two
million worldwide, and creator of the original and unique Annie Sloan
Chalk Paint and Soft Waxes
Annie Sloan - British
decorative paint expert, author of numerous paint technique books, and
creator of the one and only Annie SloanChalk Paint – will be holding a
one-day workshop in Atlanta, GA, on Thursday, March 29 at theWyndham Peachtree Conference Center, as part of her 8-city tour of America. Ms.
Sloan, who is considered a ‘rock star’ by her numerous US fans - will
be leading the one-day demonstration and overseeing hands-on group
sessions. |
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Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2012 4:07 PM
REGULAR ACTIVITIES
Zoo Atlanta is REAL LIVE FUN. Don’t just see the Zoo; do the
Zoo! By all means, enjoy over 1,000 of the world’s most amazing
animals, but make sure to take full advantage of exciting daily
activities like keeper talks, training demonstrations, wildlife shows,
and up-close-and-personal animal encounters. Gorilla and orangutan
feedings run at 2 p.m. and 2:45 daily; check your Zoo map for a listing
of other animal feedings and opportunities available every day. |
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Todd Semrau: Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2012 3:45 PM
Things
have been bustling over here at Urban Eats Consulting Group. The New
Year has brought lots of opportunity and change. So let’s get right to
the meat and potatoes;
Food Trucks Thirst for Commissary Space
Are
you a commercial realtor with an interest in banking a few commissions?
Or, do you know a commercial developer sitting on an empty strip
center? For Pete’s sake, let us know because we have many food truck
clients searching for kitchen commissary space. The ideal space would
be under 1500 square feet, located within or on the perimeter, offering
parking for a food truck and be reasonably priced. |
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Posted on Friday, December 02, 2011 9:33 PM
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Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 1:56 PM
World
AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1 each year around the world. It has
become one of the most recognized international health days and is a
key opportunity to raise awareness, to commemorate those who have passed
on, and to celebrate victories such as increased access to treatment
and prevention services.
This
year the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) will commemorate World AIDS
Day by staying open for 24 hours (from 12:00am to 11:59pm on December
1).
During that time period, visitors to the museum will have the opportunity to take in two AIDS-related exhibitions, |
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Posted on Friday, November 18, 2011 11:22 PM
Midtown community to kick off Atlanta’s official festive season with the Lighting of Atlantic Station WHAT: This
season, Atlantic Station is THE place to be for around-the-clock
holiday cheer and festive fun! The midtown center will offer weeks of
unique holiday experiences, live entertainment and exclusive shopping
promotions, beginning with the annual Lighting of Atlantic Station and
continuing through the New Year. Upcoming holiday happenings include: The Annual Lighting of Atlantic Station – |
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Posted on Friday, November 18, 2011 4:39 PM
Mayor Kasim Reed to Sign Legislation Enabling Building Permit Reform and Enterprise Fund Mayor Kasim Reed will hold a press conference to discuss the
Enterprise Fund for the Atlanta Office of Buildings and Ordinance. The press
conference will be held at City Hall on November 29, 2011 at 9:15
am. Commissioner James Shelby and Don Rosenthal, Director of the Office of Buildings,
Michael Paris, president and CEO of the Council for Quality Growth and John
Ferguson, president of the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors will also be on
hand to discuss the importance of this legislation. |
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