Archive for the 'Local Events' Category

Castleberry Hill Shines

I know that for some people, Castleberry Hill is “old news.” After all, many of the lofts have been there for a few years now. But I find Castleberry Hill more fascinating now than ever. If you have not been to the area, you must indeed go. Listed on the National [...]

NPR Beltline Series Starts Tomorrow

Don’t forget about the Beltline series that starts tomorrow on WABE, 90.1 FM. It will be heard on NPR’s “Morning Edition” which airs sometime between 5:00 AM and 9:00 AM (sorry I can’t be more specific about the time).
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Consumer Advisor Clark Howard To Speak About Georgia Real Estate

Clark Howard, Atlanta’s favorite consumer activist, is coming to prime time TV. Set your DVR’s or do it the old fashioned way and tune in tonight at 8:00 PM to watch “Georgia Real Estate - The Good, the Bad & the Ugly” on WSB TV, channel 2.
The show covers a lot of ground in one [...]

NPR To Air Beltline Series In September

WABE (90.1 FM) announced that starting on Thursday, September 13th on NPR’s “Morning Edition” they will air a seven part, in depth series on the Atlanta Beltline.
Thanks to Maigh over at Metroblogging Atlanta for posting this information.
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Telephone Factory Open Studio Tour

The Telephone Factory will be hosting it’s 11th annual art show and sale this weekend. It’s a great chance to view loft living up close as you go from loft to loft and see artists’ work displayed as well as how artists have decorated their spaces. Entry is free to the event and guests [...]

Castleberry Hill 5th Annual Loft Tour

The Fifth Annual Castleberry Hill Loft Tour is right around the corner. The event will be held Saturday and Sunday October 7th & 8th. Last year’s tour was attended by more than 3,000 people to view eight official tour lofts and stroll the art galleries, shops and restaurants located in the growing historic neighborhood.

Saturday, October [...]

Inman Park Festival

The Inman Park festival is this weekend, Fri April 28 to Sun April 30th. The festival includes a tour of homes, street market, dance festival, children’s attractions, music and food vendors. It is a great opportunity to enjoy the weather, activities and explore this historic neighborhood. It’s also a great chance to visit some [...]

Dogwood Festival

The Dogwood Festival is an annual event held in Piedmont Park marking the arrival of springtime and the beautiful Atlanta weather. The festival is held over three days, the 7th 8th and 8th of April this year, and this will be the 70th holding of the event.
The festival features music, food and drink vendors, a [...]

Fun Events

Looking for something to do this weekend or any weekend? Check out Atlanta Illustrated for parties, music, art and sports. The site has great photography from Ben Rose, and you can actually see how much fun their parties really are.

Telephone Factory Open Studio Tour

The Telephone Factory is a loft apartment building in Poncey Highlands on Ralph McGill Blvd. Home to many artists, it hosts an annual open studio tour that allows visitors to view the insides of many lofts, view and purchase many types of art, and enjoy free refreshments.
The Poncey Highlands area is hot with new [...]