4th Annual Fiesta Atlanta At Centennial Olympic Park on May 2, 2010

The 4th annual Fiesta Atlanta will take place Sunday May 2nd, 2010…

Fiesta Atlanta takes place every Cinco de Mayo weekend at Centennial Olympic Park in the heart of Atlanta and is the “main event” culminating the week-long celebration of Fiesta Atlanta week.

Over 50,000 people normally attend Fiesta Atlanta. Fiesta Atlanta is a day-long celebration of Latino culture, featuring continuous live musical performances on 2 stages by national and local recording artists, sponsor displays with many free product samples, arts and crafts and authentic food from a number of Latin-American countries.

What: Fiesta Atlanta – Cinco de Mayo Celebration!

When: Sunday, May 2, 2010

Where: Centennial Olympic Park – Downtown Atlanta, Georgia

Time: 10 AM – 7 PM

Admission: Free

For more info, visit Fiesta Atlanta

Atlanta Botanical Garden grows: Phase 2 opens Saturday | accessAtlanta

Click on the link below to find out more about the expansion at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Atlanta Botanical Garden grows: Phase 2 opens Saturday | accessAtlanta

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"Christina Darling" At OnStage Atlanta Through May 8, 2010

Christina Darling by Topher Payne
Through May 8 at OnStage Atlanta

Christina Darling tells the story of Christina Crawford, daughter of Joan Crawford and author of the infamous memoir "Mommie Dearest."

Set on the eve of the release of the film version of her book, Christina suffers a stroke. Her grandmother arrives to help her cross over, but Christina rebels. If she's going to survive, she has to face her competing personal histories: the ones created by her mother, a movie studio, herself... and somewhere within, the truth of what actually happened.

OnStage Atlanta is located at 2597 N. Decatur Rd. in the City of Decatur.

For tickets, visit OnStage Atlanta.

Ferial Latina Festival Livens Stone Mountain Park | ajc.com

Congratulations to Feria Latina for bringing over 25,000 people to Stone Mountain Park on April 25, 2010. Click on the link to view a gallery of photos that were published by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Gallery | Hispanic festival livens Stone Mountain Park | ajc.com

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Family Storytelling At Callanwolde on May 14, 2010

Family Storytelling: Emerging Voices

Celebrate the power of storytelling as Callanwolde showcases the South’s best stories, storytellers and storytelling traditions.

Coordinated by national award-winning librarian Anne Wallace, the show features the Georgia Multi-County Youth Storytellers who will entertain audiences with their unique stories and folktales. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this evening.

Fore more info, visit Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.

"Are We There Yet?" Plays At ART Station From July 14 - August 1, 2010

“Are We There Yet?” Written by James Hindman, Ray Roderick, & Cheryl Stern with Music by John Glaudini
July 14 - August 1, 2010

Hang on for the ride! A versatile cast of four creates a unique and entertaining evening of song, dance and sketch comedy as they hold up the mirror to modern family life.

It is a fresh contemporary look at the typical and not so typical American family as they embark on “The Roller Coaster of Life.” This delightful journey down the road of life hits all the highlights, from senior prom, to childbirth, blind dates, empty nests, aging parents, and what it really means to be a family.

For showtimes and tickets, visit the ART Station.

Stage Door Players Present "Beached Wails" From May 14 - June 6

May 14 – June 6
Beached Wails


This lighthearted comedy by local playwright, Topher Payne, finds four sisters from Mississippi whose annual beach vacation getaway is interrupted by a mysterious neighbor, unanswered questions and an impending storm.

For show times and ticket info, visit Stage Door Players.

Free Family Reunion Planning Workshop and Showcase on May 15, 2010

DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB) will host a free Family Reunion Planning Workshop and Showcase on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Jolie Events to assist families in planning and organizing their reunions in DeKalb County. The Reunion Workshop begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at noon.

The Reunion Showcase will immediately follow the Workshop and feature representatives from hotels and attractions along with Caterers, Photographers and T-Shirt Vendors to plan your family reunion in advance. There were also be door prizes and a live DJ onsite. Both events are free to the public.

DCVB offers a variety of free services to enhance family reunions, including providing free Welcome Bags for the entire family.

The workshop and showcase will be held at Jolie Events located at 2401 Mellon Court, Decatur, Georgia.

Call (770) 492-5000 to register for the Workshop or visit DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Judgement At The ART Station On June 2 - 20, 2010

“Judgment” adapted for the stage by Betty Cooper Hirt from the short story by Ferrol Sams

From one of the South’s best loved authors comes a hilarious tale that illuminates the human mind and spirit. Ruthie Lee truly believes in the Lord and the Methodist Church and does not take much of anything – including herself- too seriously. When she finds herself alone in church after services she shares stories of her community, pastors – past and present and herself. Ferrol Sams probes deeply into the irony, humor and fickleness of humankind and comes up with precious nuggets of universal truth. This show features Jill Jane Clements as Ruthie Lee.

Performances are Thursdays – Saturdays @ 8:00 and Sundays @ 3:00. A matinee has been added for Wednesday, June 16 @ 10:30 a.m. All performances are in the ART Station Theatre located at 5384 Manor Drive in Historic Stone Mountain Village.

For additional information, visit ART Station.

Mall At Stonecrest Presents Meet The BEAT Concert on May 22, 2010

The Mall at Stonecrest and 95.5 The BEAT will celebrate the beginning of Summer season with their fourth annual “Meet the BEAT,” a live concert event featuring international superstar Jay Sean (“Down,” “Do You Remember”) and Atlanta’s hometown favorites B.o.B (“Nothin’ on You,” “Haterz Everywhere”) and Travis Porter (“Go Shorty Go,” “All Da Way Turnt Up,”) the very popular D&D Custom Car Show and a fun kid’s activity area on Saturday, May 22nd from Noon to 4 p.m. on the Plaza.

"Meet the BEAT" is presented by Metro PCS and offers a FREE concert event on the Stonecrest Stage to celebrate the kick-off of the Summer season in style! Get up close and personal with your favorite 95.5 The BEAT DJs, like Murph Dawg and CJ in the Morning, K-Dub, Maverick, Mami Chula, Johnny D, Traci Steele, Mo Reilley and Adam!

Enjoy the fun expanded Kids Zone that features three different moon-walk stations, and then check out all the hip sponsors that include Metro PCS and Georgia Perimeter College.

For more info, visit The Mall at Stoncecrest.

Geckos: Tails to Toepads At Fernbank Museum May 28 to Sept. 5

Explore the amazing world of geckos in this collection of more than 15 live gecko species, from shadowy nighttime hunters with unbelievable camouflage to neon-colored nectar eaters that scamper around in daylight.

Learn about their night vision, magnify gecko toepads, listen to gecko voices, watch video clips of geckos in action, try to spot camouflaged geckos and build a custom gecko for various environments.

For more information, visit Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Win AirTran Tickets At Martinis & IMAX On April 30, 2010

Who says a museum needs to be quiet? Shake it up with Atlanta’s perfect mix of culture and cocktails at Fernbank Museum of Natural History.

Now Playing: Experience the fast-paced and daring lifestyle of cowboys from around the world with the giant-screen adventure, Ride Around the World. This remarkable journey will take viewers to exotic lands around the world and explore the fascinating connection between cowboys and horses.

Enjoy cool cocktails, stunning films, live music and creative cuisine beneath the world’s largest dinosaurs, Fridays (January through November) from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

WIN 2 AirTran Airways tickets at Fernbank’s Martinis & IMAX® on April 30.

For more information, visit Fernbank Museum of Natural History.

Feria Latina Returns To Stone Mountain Park On April 25, 2010

Feria Latina returns to Stone Mountain Park this year on Sunday, April 25th. Feria Latina is the premiere Hispanic fair and provides an opportunity for families from many different countries and cultures to gather at an event specially designed to showcase Latin American heritage. Last year, an estimated 35,000 people attended the event.

Thousands of people from all over the state of Georgia attend the event to enjoy a day of performances by some of the best Latin artists, contests, giveaways, company exhibitions, arts and crafts, international food and Stone Mountain’s famous “Laser Show Spectacular”.

For more information, visit Feria Latina.

Tiger! Tiger! Live At The Earl On April 22, 2010

Formed after the collapse of The White Lights, Tiger! Tiger! is the second out-from-behind-the-drums and up-front band from Subsonics drummer Buffi Aguero.

While Atlanta's Tiger! Tiger! take a love for 60's garage, Velvet Underground and Motown as their inspiration, they manage to not limit themselves to the constraints and dogmas usually associated w/ those genres. The result is a timeless blend of old and new but all rock 'n roll.

See Tiger! Tiger! live at the Earl in East Atlanta on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Visit The Earl for more info.