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Weekend Event Picks + Foodie Bites

Weekend Event Picks
 
Start your Saturday off right, aquatic-style, @ theGeorgia Aquarium’sBreakfast with Biologiststomorrow AM.  JoinDr. Greg Bossart, Georgia Aquarium’s Senior Vice President for Animal Care, Research and Conservation & Chief Veterinary Officer, as he discusses “Mythical Mermaids: Stories of Endangered Manatees and Dugongs from Georgia Aquarium,” for the first time publicly.  Breakfast fromWolfgang Puckwill be provided in theOceans Ballroom
Sat., 1/28, 8:30am; $15.

Celebrity Cooking for a Cause; Over 50 Stars Share their Favorite Childhood Recipes

New Cookbook benefits St. Jude & Chefs for Humanity; Celebrity Quotes & recipes available

We all have a favorite childhood food that immediately conjures up carefree afternoons, endless days, and feelings of melt-in-your-mouth pleasure and comfort. Is yours buttered cinnamon toast? Your mama’s potato salad? After-school English muffin pizzas?

Now, Nick Katsoris, author of the acclaimed and award-winning children’s book series featuring Loukoumi the fluffy lamb, has gathered the favorite childhood recipes of more than 50 celebrities in his delightfully illustrated new cookbook for children and their families, LOUKOUMI’S CELEBRITY COOKBOOK.

Upcoming Event Picks

Don’t miss one of my personal fav comedians—Anjelah Johnson(formerMADtvstar)at theBuckhead TheatreSat. night. Whether she is performing as ‘Bon Qui Qui’ or the ‘Nail Salon’ lady, Anjelah Johnson will have you ROFL. There are only a handful of tickets for the 7:00 show left, and 9:30 is already sold out, so get tickets while you still can!
Saturday, 1/21, 7pm (doors open @ 6p) & 9:30pm, $32.50
 
 
Yes, there’s a 60% chance of rain on Saturday, but who cares when you have a Snuggie and 6 cozy Highlands bars to stay dry in at the 3 annual

Weekend Events + 2012 Dinner Nights

Goodbye 2011, hello 2012! If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get out more & start trying new things, we have you covered, starting with tonight!  And if one of your resolutions is to lose weight, sorry, we can’t help so much with that, with so many fun new restaurant concepts!
 
Head over to theAtlanta Contemporary Art Centerafter work today and joingloATLas they present a free-to-the public, interpretative dance performance.  gloATL performs as an in-process work responding to the architecture of art center.

February 2012 Calendar Listings of Events - Zoo Atlanta



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.

8 Toddler Pitfalls to Avoid on Christmas Morning


Regardless of your nostalgic, Christmas-morning-frenzy memories, you'll quickly learn that a no-holds-barred approach doesn't go over well with your toddler -- especially on the most anticipated morning of the year. Don't wing it Christmas morning. Get a game plan together now so that your entire family can enjoy the holidays without going into meltdown mode.
1. Decide on a number of sweet treats allowed.
With the font of sucrose flowing throughout the holidays, be a sugar-monitor fiend and make sure other house visitors know your rules.

Local Job Search: How to Build a Career in Atlanta, One LEGO Brick at a Time

Visit LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta on Facebook to Apply
 
THE OVERVIEW
 
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlantarecently began searching for itsMaster Model Builder. The attraction will host several rounds of auditions to select the most qualified builder to become a full-time employee.
 
THE DETAILS
 
LEGO lovers who want to try their hand at becoming Atlanta’s Master Model Builder must be skilled craftsmen with a passion for the brand. This unconventional job provides an opportunity to turn a beloved childhood pastime into a dream career, and LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta looks forward to incorporating such talent and enthusiasm into its family-focused and interactive experience.

PUT ON YOUR SNOW BOOTS AND MITTENS! VISITING NURSE HEALTH SYSTEM'S "BIG-TO-DO" MOVES TO SNOW MOUNTAIN AT STONE MOUNTAIN PARK

-Benefit For Children's Program Takes Place Sunday, February 12, 3-6pm-
 
 Visiting Nurse Health System, Atlanta's $54 million nonprofit provider of healthcare and hospice at home, is starting a new tradition by moving its annual "Big-To-Do" benefit to Stone Mountain Park in 2012.
For the first time, the Big-To-Do, a family event benefiting Visiting Nurse Health System's Children's Program, takes place at Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park onSunday, February 12, 2012, 3-6PM

FREE Skate at Centennial Olympic Park with the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders and Toys for Tots


Centennial Olympic Park has once again teamed up with the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders and the Toys for Tots Foundation to help children in need throughout the United States experience the joy of the holiday season. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots on Dec. 14 and skate for FREE at Centennial Olympic Park’s ice skating rink from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. with the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders.
 
The Centennial Olympic Park Ice Rink presented by Southwest Airlines will give away a set of Southwest tickets to one lucky winner.

Giant MoonPie to Fall from Sky in Downtown Mobile

MOONPIE FORECAST ANNOUNCED:  GOING TO BE A THREE DOG NIGHT
 
 
The sounds of “Joy to the World” will be flowing through the streets of downtown Mobile on New Year’s Eve. But don’t get your holiday songs confused. Legendary music group Three Dog Night will be headlining the free Mobile celebration leading to the MoonPie Drop at midnight.
 
In addition to listening to the top hits of Three Dog Night and opening acts, revelers will enjoy a Mardi Gras-style parade, a laser light show and spectacular fireworks.