Fernbank Museum Transforms into a Winter Wonderland during Cultural Exhibition, Celebration and Programming Series

Fernbank Museum of Natural History will celebrate holidays, traditions and cultures this holiday season with Winter Wonderland: Celebrations and Traditions Around the World, a new exhibition and programming series offered from November 17, 2010 through January 5, 2011.

Featuring trees and other displays decorated by local community partners and Consulate offices, the exhibition will twinkle with lights, glimmer with color, and shine with a variety of cultural ornaments and emblems that recognize the diversity of celebrations, holidays, traditions and events around the world. Festive programming will accompany Fernbank’s Winter Wonderland on select days as cultural groups entertain visitors with performances, dancing, music, craft demonstrations, storytelling and more.

Winter Wonderland trees, displays and performances will showcase the cultures, celebrations and traditions from the Arab world, Argentina, Bahamas, Canada, Germany, Greece, Honduras, India, Israel, Japan, Liberia, Mexico, Ukraine, Peru, Philippines, Switzerland and Turkey. Fernbank and Callanwolde Fine Arts Center will also decorate trees and will offer a joint ticket package that includes a ticket to Winter Wonderland and Christmas at Callanwolde.

For more information, visit Fernbank Museum of Natural History.

Exclusive Book-Signing & Conversation With Three Influential Women in Hip-Hop On November 13, 2010

Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation & AllHipHop.com Presents "3 Roses That Grew From The Concrete"

 

An Exclusive Book-Signing & Conversation With Three Influential Women In Hip-Hop on Saturday November 13, 2010 at 3PM.

 

The Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts

5616 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083

404-298-4222 or www.TASF.org

 

Admissions is free & spaces is limited. Must RSVP Via Email info@iamonebrandagency.com

 

Atlanta Thrashers vs. Chicago Blackhawks On November 6, 2010 At Philips Arena

Have a "brutally good time" watching hockey action as the Atlanta Thrashers take to the ice on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. against the Chicago Blackhawks. The game will be held at Philips Arena located downtown at 1 Philips Dr., Atlanta, GA 30303.

For ticket and Schedule information, visit Atlanta Thrashers.

If you are staying overnight for the weekend, Atlanta's DeKalb County has over 80 hotels with many options to choose from. For a complete listing of accommodations, click here. 

Free Family Reunion Workshop At DeKalb Technical College On November 13, 2010

DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB) will host a free Family Reunion Planning Workshop on Saturday November 13, 2010 at DeKalb Technical College to assist families in planning and organizing their reunions in DeKalb County.

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

The workshop will be held at DeKalb Technical College located at 495 North Indian Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021

The workshop is free, but pre-registration is required by calling (770) 492-5000.

Roger Waters Presents The Wall Tour At Philips Arena On November 18, 2010

Roger Waters, co-founder and principal songwriter of the archetypal progressive band Pink Floyd, is commemorating the 30th anniversary of the original release of The Wall with a monumental tour featuring a full band and a newly-mounted state-of-the-art production of his epochal masterpiece of alienation and transformation performed in its entirety.

Roger Waters-The Wall Tour
Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 8:00 PM at Philips Arena.

For ticket information, visit Philips Arena. 

DeKalb County Offers Delicious Dining Options

Atlanta’s DeKalb is the most culturally diverse county in the Southeast and the International cuisine found in DeKalb reflects that diversity. Whether you choose world class cuisine from Italy, Japan, Germany, Greece, Mexico, China, India or Africa, when dining in DeKalb County, Southern hospitality is always on the menu.

There are literally hundreds of international flavors to choose from, along with delicious, old fashioned Southern cooking, to suit any taste. For those hungry for a taste of authentic Southern cuisine, biscuits and gravy, fried chicken, black-eyed peas and turnip greens are served piping hot every day all over DeKalb County. We invite you to explore all the wonderful tastes available to you as a guest in DeKalb County.

Wherever you stay in Atlanta’s DeKalb County, there are always excellent dining choices nearby.
For your convenience, click here for a downloadable PDF* featuring a selection of some of DeKalb County restaurants arranged by city/community. *Note: The restaurants listed are just a sampling. This listing does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of any restaurant. Please check with restaurants for any changes or closures.

Cirque Du Soleil's OVO Opens At Atlantic Station On November 4, 2010

Under the Grand Chapiteau, Atlantic Station
(11/4/2010 to 1/2/2011)

OVO is a headlong rush into a colourful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. The insects' home is a world of biodiversity and beauty filled with noisy action and moments of quiet emotion.

When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives.

It’s love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye – and the feeling is mutual.

OVO is overflowing with contrasts. The hidden, secret world at our feet is revealed as tender and torrid, noisy and quiet, peaceful and chaotic. And as the sun rises on a bright new day the vibrant cycle of insect life begins anew.

Atlantic Station is located at  171 17th St NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30363. For tickets and more information, visit OVO.

The Hallelujah Girls At OnStage Atlanta November 26-December 18, 2010

The Hallelujah Girls: A Play by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten.  November 26-December 18, 2010 at OnStage Atlanta

Hilarity abounds when the feisty females of Eden Falls, Georgia, decide to shake up their lives. The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes place in SPA-DEE-DAH!, the abandoned church-turned day spa where this group of friends gathers every Friday afternoon. After the loss of a dear friend, the women realize time is precious and if they're going to change their lives and achieve their dreams they have to get on it now! By the time the women rally together to overcome many obstacles and launch their new, improved lives, you've got a side-splitting, joyful comedy that will make you laugh out loud and shout "Hallelujah!"

OnStage Atlanta is located at 2597 N. Decatur Rd. Atlanta, Georgia 30033. For more information, visit OnStage Atlanta.

ART Station to Present November 13 Gallery Art Stroll

On Saturday, November 13 ART Station will present an art stroll through the three ART Station Galleries and the two Arts Incubator Galleries on Main Street (including 5 studio spaces) from 7 – 9 p.m. The event is free and is open to the public, but it is a ticketed event.

The Art Stroll includes the following shows and galleries: ART Station Galleries at 5384 Manor Drive presenting members from the Cotton Boll Quilters Guild, the Tannery Row Artists Galleries from Buford, GA and an exhibition of works from over 30 ART Station Member Artists. The Stroll continues and includes the Center Town Gallery located at 951 A Main Street which houses the studios of Debbie Thigpen (enamel and stain glass), Tracie Hawkins (quilting and painting) and Clarissa Horton (painting). A block North on Main Street, patrons will discover the North Town Gallery housing the studios of potters Angie Williams and Susan Ryles. Music, light food and drink provided for the Art Stroll.

For more information, visit ART Station. 

DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Concert On November 16, 2010

Enjoy a concert by the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Marvin Cole Auditorium at Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus. The concert will feature the piano soloist Paolo Andre Gualdi performing Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1. Also on the program are selections from Mozart, Enesco and Vaughan Williams.

For tickets or additional information visit DeKalb Symphony Orchestra.

Snow Is In the Forecast for Atlanta's Snow Mountain

December 11 – March 6, 2011
(On select days)

Take a Snow Day in Atlanta with acres of real snow, more than 20 slides and winter games at Stone Mountain Park.

The snow will soon be back in Atlanta. And it will be bigger and better than ever. Acres of real snow, more than 20 slides and more winter games. This year, families can multiply the thrills on Avalanche Alley, a new family tube ride. Also new this year, Fort Snow opens in the snow play area, perfect for climbing, sliding and tunneling through the snow.

For more information, visit  www.snowmountainpark.com

25th Annual Tour Of Southern Ghosts October 28-31, 2010 At Stone Mountain Park

Tune in tonight at 9:00 PM (Wednesday, October 27) on the SyFy channel to view the episode filmed at the Thornton House, Coach House, and the old barn in the Antebellum Plantation in Stone Mountain Park.

After you view the episode, plan to attend "Tour of Southern Ghost" produced by the ART Station. Professional story tellers will entertain you and the whole family. Pre-sale discount tickets are available at the ART Station at 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, visit them at their web page or call 770-469-1105.

25th Annual Tour of Southern Ghosts

Dates: October 28-31
Location: Antebellum Plantation at Stone Mountain Park
Times: Thursdays and Sundays 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Fridays and Saturdays: 7:00 - 9:30 PM

Decatur Wine Tasting Festival On November 6, 2010 In The City Of Decatur

Showcasing organic and sustainably produced wines along with more than 350 other domestic and international selections on the Square in the City of Decatur.

Taste more than a hundred wines from around the world while enjoy live music. Admission includes a commemorative wine glass. The event is limited to 1,500 people. No one under 21 and no animals allowed.


For more information, visit Decatur Wine Festival.

Listing of DeKalb County Restaurants On Our Website

Looking for a place to eat during your visit to DeKalb County?

Atlanta’s DeKalb is the most culturally diverse county in the Southeast and the international cuisine found in DeKalb reflects that diversity.

DeKalb Convention and Visitors Bureau has published a down-loadable selection of hundreds of restaurants in DeKalb County on our Website. This listing will be updated periodically, but please call first to confirm.

Click here to visit our Dining Section. The PDF link is at the bottom of the page.

Last Weekend of the Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park

Come out and enjoy some cooler weather at Atlanta's favorite place to celebrate the fall season. Now in it's 8th year, Stone Mountain Park's annual Pumpkin Festival has become a family favorite with kids and parents alike.

Throughout weekends in October enjoy attractions, entertainment, activities and fall decorations that are fun for all ages. The Pumpkin Festival runs through October 31, 2010 (Fridays - Sundays).

For more information, visit Stone Mountain Park.