MARCH

AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL SHOW
March 12-14  The largest juried fine craft show in the Southeast, with works ranging from basketry and ceramics to fashion wearables and furniture, at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Preview Party, March 11. 10 AM-8 PM Fri., 10 AM-6 PM Sat., 10 AM-5 PM Sun. $13 ($20, 2-day pass); under 12 free. Atlanta Social Season is a pround sponsor of this years show.
www.craftcouncil.org/atlant

ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN
Through April 11  “Orchid Daze: Towers of Flowers!” features vibrant vertical walls and columns of exotic orchids.
March 12-14  Atlanta Orchid Society Show, annual juried show and sale, 9 AM-5 PM.
March 16  Meet author Frances Mayes at a pre-lecture reception at 5:30 PM, with Tuscan-inspired appetizers and cocktails. $60. Reservations required. 
March 16  Alston Lecture, “Every Day in Tuscany,” reflections on Italian food, wine and gardens by Frances Mayes at 7 PM.  
1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Midtown
404-876-5859
www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER
March 20  Everyday History, 10:30 AM-4:30 PM, with hands-on kids’ activities, workshops with archivists and genealogists and tours of historic houses.
130 West Paces Ferry Road
404-814-4116
atlantahistorycenter.com

ATLANTA HOME SHOW
March 19-21  Held at the Cobb Galleria Centre, this 32nd annual show offers everything for the home, inside and out, with the latest in remodeling, decorating, gardening and entertaining, plus culinary demonstrations, wine tastings, artists’ market and children’s activities. 10 AM-8 PM Fri.-Sat., Noon-6 PM Sun. $10 (free for 65+ and 12 & under).
770-798-1997
www.atlantahomeshow.com

BULLOCH HALL
March 13-21  “Tomorrow’s Classics Today,” Great American Cover-up Quilt Show presented by the Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild with 200 quilts on display. $8 ($6 kids). 770-992-1731
www.bullochhall.org

CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTRE EVENTS
March 10  Poetry Readings by renowned poets in the library. 8 PM. $5.
March 14  Guided tour of the Callanwolde Estate, a Gothic-Tudor-style mansion built in 1920 by Charles Howard Candler. Noon-1 PM. Free.
March 26  Family Storytelling: Emerging Voices, with unique stories and folktales. 7 PM. $3 ($1 children).
980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta
404-872-5338
www.callanwolde.org

CALLAWAY GARDENS
March 20-April 24  Spring Celebration, with the world’s most spectacular collection of azaleas, mountain laurel, dogwoods, daffodils and daisies in full bloom.
March 25-28  Annual Plant Fair and Sale at Robin Lake Beach Dome, with a variety of plants and unique garden items from vendors, from 3-7 PM Thurs., 10 AM-6 PM Fri.-Sat., 10 AM-5 PM Sun. Free.
GA Hwy 18/354, Pine Mountain.
1-800-CALLAWAY
www.callawaygardens.com

IMAX® THEATRE AT FERNBANK MUSEUM
Through March 11  “Wild Ocean,” an underwater adventure that explores the ocean ecosystem.
Through May 27  “Forces of Nature,” scientists track tornados, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and severe storms to determine what triggers the natural disasters.
March 12-July 29  “Arabia,” travel to the exotic and fascinating land of Arabia, explore the ancient tombs of a lost city and dive through the reefs of the Red Sea.
On-going   Martinis & IMAX, 6:30-11 PM Fridays, a mix of culture and cocktails, with live music and DJ.
$13 ($11, ages 3-12).
Fernbank Museum of Natural History,
767 Clifton Road.
404-929-6300
www.fernbankmuseum.org

JR. LEAGUE OF ATLANTA'S TOUR OF KITCHENS
March 20-21  This self-guided tour presented by The Junior League of Atlanta features 14 designer-decorated homes (7 daily) in Atlanta’s most esteemed neighborhoods with special events including chef demonstrations and book signings. $25.
www.jlatlanta.org  

“PHOENIX FLIES: A CITYWIDE CELEBRATION OF LIVING LANDMARKS ”
March 6-22  Explore some of Atlanta’s most treasured historic sites, including homes, churches, neighborhoods, cemeteries and schools during The Atlanta Preservation Center’s 7th annual celebration of historic sites around the city. The list of more than 160 free events also features art centers, a bed and breakfast inn and theaters. Events include bus, bicycle and walking tours, lectures, exhibits, story telling and puppet-making.
www.phoenixflies.org
www.preserveatlanta.com

RODNEY CARRINGTON
March 20   Comedy,
Fox Theatre Atlanta.  
www.ticketmaster.com

ROSWELL WOMEN'S CLUB SHOWCASE HOME TOUR
Through March 28  Renovation in Bloom: StoneLeigh Manor & Garden, recreated by Cornerstone Craftsmen Inc. Marvel at the magnificent renovation of the 10,000-square-foot house with two three-car garages, swimming pool and tennis court; as well as the gorgeous gardens and “green” building on the nine-acre wooded property, with an innovative interior showcase by Atlanta’s top designers. Open Thurs.-Sun. 14th annual event benefits local education and charitable organizations.
www.roswellwomansclub.org

SCAD IVY HALL WRITERS SERIES
March 25  Joel Cohen, Emmy award-winning writer of “The Simpsons,” will speak on innovation and creativity in business from 6:30-8 PM, followed by a book signing at Savannah College of Art and Design. Free.
404-253-2759
www.scad.edu/ivyhall

SCOTT ANTIQUE MARKETS ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW
March 12-14  The world’s largest series of indoor antique shows at the
Atlanta Expo Center,
3650 Jonesboro Road, SE.
9 AM-6 PM Fri.-Sat., 10 AM-4 PM Sun.
404-361-2000
www.scottantiquemarket.com

SHAMROCK ’N ROLL RACE
March 14  Junior League of Atlanta’s annual road race features a 5K and 10K at 8 AM at Atlantic Station, with music, entertainment, food and fun.
678-795-0115
www.shamrocknroll.org
|www.jlatlanta.org

THE PEKING ACROBATS
March 27  Tumblers, cyclists, jugglers and clowns transform ancient athletic disciplines into a kaleidoscope of entertainment, with dazzling special effects and live music from an exotic Chinese orchestra. $26-36. 8 PM.
Ferst Center for the Arts
349 Ferst Drive at Georgia Tech.
404-894-9600
www.ferstcenter.org

TOSSED OUT TREASURES
March 26-28  Shop for great bargains on antiques, furniture, toys, designer clothes, garden accessories and more at the Sandy Springs Society’s annual upscale resale at 9 AM-3 PM Fri., 9 AM-5 PM Sat., and 1-4 PM Sun. (with items half price). A Preview Party will be from 6-9 PM March 25 ($30).
North River Shopping Center
8801 Roswell Road
www.sandyspringssociety.org

APRIL

ATLANTA DOGWOOD FESTIVAL
April 16-18  Atlanta’s 74th annual juried arts fest is back at Piedmont Park with diverse works by artists, music and dance performances, Kid’s Village, festival food and more. Noon-9 PM Fri., 10 AM-9 PM Sat., 10 AM-5 PM Sun. Friends of Dogwood Pavilion features food and drink samplings from Atlanta restaurants on Sat. and Sun., with $30 ticketed entry.
404-817-6642
www.dogwood.org

ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER
April 17  Sheep to Shawl, 10:30 AM-4:30 PM, with live demonstrations of sheep shearing, open-hearth cooking, blacksmithing and candle making on Tullie Smith Farm, plus tours of the historic farmhouse, games, music, stories and hands-on activities. 404/814-4000.
April 28  Emily Herring Wilson will discuss her new book, “Becoming Elizabeth Lawrence: Discovered Letters of a Southern Gardener,” at 3 PM in the Cherokee Garden Library. Free; reservations required. 404/814-4046.
130 West Paces Ferry Road.
404-814-4116
www.atlantahistorycenter.com

ASO’S 2010 DECORATORS’ SHOW HOUSE & GARDENS
April 17-May 9  Tour the lovely “Giverny” estate at 3639 Tuxedo Road at this 40th annual event, featuring the work of Atlanta’s top interior and landscape designers. Parking and shuttle transportation available from the IBM parking deck,
4111 Northside Pkwy.
Open 10 AM-4 PM Mon.-Wed., 10 AM-8 PM Thurs., 10 AM-4 PM Fri.-Sat, Noon-5 PM Sun. $25 ($20 advance).
404-733-5000
www.decoratorsshowhouse.org

BEAR ON THE SQUARE MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL
April 16-18  Dahlonega’s 14th annual music and arts fest in the public square, with performances, juried marketplace, Gospel Jam, street dance, family activities, live auction and food, scenically set in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. 706-348-1370
www.bearonthesquare.org

BIG-TO-DO
April 25  Enjoy an evening of family fun at Zoo Atlanta to support the Children’s Program of Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta, with a DJ, animal exhibits, rock climbing wall, train, carousel, treasure hunt, bounces and inflatables, and dinner by Low Country Barbecue. 5:30 PM until dark. $60 adults, $30 children.
800 Cherokee Ave., Atlanta.
404-215-6010
www.vnhs.org

BUCKHEAD IN BLOOM
April 11  The Atlanta Preservation Center’s annual tour of homes takes place from noon-5 PM in the Buckhead area, featuring beautiful and architecturally significant homes by Neel Reid and Walter T. Downing dating from the early 20th century. A lecture will be given at 8 PM April 9 in the
Gould Room of The Cathedral of St. Philip.
404/688-3353 x 14
www.preserveatlanta.com

BULLOCH HALL
April 24  Garden Faire presented by the North Fulton Master Gardeners with plants, vendors, bake sale, speakers and Fleatique, from 9 AM-3 PM. Free.
770-992-1731
www.bullochhall.org

CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTRE EVENTS
April 3  “Eggstravaganza” Easter egg hunt, 10 AM-Noon, with thousands of eggs to find, a live performance, Atlanta Braves games & prizes, live bunnies and the Easter Bunny. $10 children, free for adults. Free parking and shuttle bus service at 1256 Briarcliff Road. April 14  Poetry Readings by renowned poets in the library. 8 PM. $5.
April 16  Family Storytelling: Emerging Voices, with unique stories and folktales. 7 PM. $3 ($1 children).
April 11  “Global Engagements” international bridal show, 1-5 PM.
980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta.
404-872-5338
www.callanwolde.org

GEORGIA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
April 17-June 6  Celebrate 25 years of rollicking fun in a 16th century kingdom erected on the outskirts of Fairburn, with jousting knights, juggling jesters, daring acrobats and strolling thespians; Royal Lipizzan Stallions, birds of prey and a royal petting zoo; and carillon music and Celtic tunes, plus a sprawling artist’s market, games and rides, and a smorgasbord of food and drink. 10:30 AM-6 PM weekends and Memorial Day. $19.95 ($8.95 children, free 5 and under).
I-85 to exit 61-Peachtree City/Fairburn and follow the signs.
770-964-8575
www.georgiarenaissancefestival.com

MIDTOWN ATLANTA TOUR OF HOMES
April 17-18  Annual tour of homes in Midtown. 10 AM-5 PM. Further details TBA. midtownatlanta.org.

SACRED HEART GARDEN FESTIVAL
April 23-25  A showcase of classic southern gardening with exhibits, experts, plants and a market, plus area garden tours, at 19th annual fest, held at Historic Sacred Heart Cultural Center in Augusta. $10 festival; $25 festival & garden tour. 706-826-4700
www.sacredheartgardenfestival.com

SCOTT ANTIQUE MARKETS ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW
April 9-11  The world’s largest series of indoor antique shows at the
Atlanta Expo Center
3650 Jonesboro Road, SE.
9 AM-6 PM Fri.-Sat., 10 AM-4 PM Sun.
404-361-2000
www.scottantiquemarket.com

SIMON FASHION NOW!
April 30-May 1  Lenox Square presents free spring fashion shows and interactive events.
www.simon.com

STONE MOUNTAIN PARK
April 2-10  Spring Fun Break with special entertainment.
April 2-10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29-31  Lasershow Spectacular.
April 4  6:15 AM. 66th Annual Easter Sunrise Service, top of mountain and on Memorial Lawn.
April 29-May 2  Georgia Frontier Days at Antebellum Plantation. $10.
www.stonemountainpark.com

TASTE OF MARIETTA
April 25  17th annual food festival from 11 AM-7 PM in the Historic Marietta Square, with samples from 70 restaurants and caterers, four stages of music, games at Kid’s Alley and Sports Corner, and a sunset concert by Banks and Shane. Free. “Tastes” range from $0.50 to $4.
770-429-1115
www.tasteofmarietta.com
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WESLEYAN ARTIST MARKET
April 30-May 1  A full spectrum of styles, subjects and media will be exhibited in the Yancey Gymnasium at Wesleyan School, 5405 Spalding Dr., Norcross.
770-448-7640

ZOO ATLANTA
April 24  Party for the Planet, a  green-themed bash with family activities, crafts and exhibitors.
800 Cherokee Ave.,
Atlanta.
404-624-2809
www.zooatlanta.org

MAY

ALIVE! EXPO ATLANTA
May 15-16  A showcase of natural products and green living expertise, plus a kid’s corner, cooking demonstrations and more at this health & wellness consumer event at the
Ga. World Congress Center, Hall C1,
10 AM-7 PM Sat., 11 AM-6 PM Sun.
www.aliveexpo.com

ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER
May 2  Planting History, noon-5 PM, with special tours, presentations and hands-on kids’ activities. 404/814-4000.
May 30  Veterans Remembrance Day, noon-5 PM, with stories and memorabilia from veterans and living history interpreters.
130 West Paces Ferry Road.
404-814-4116
www.atlantahistorycenter.com

BUCKHEAD SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL
May 15-16  Inaugural event features work by painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craftpersons, glass blowers, jewelers and more at 140 West Wieuca Road, NW, Atlanta.
404-845-0793
www.affps.com

BULLOCH HALL
May 9  Mother’s Day, free admission.
May 20-June 6  Go Wild in Roswell, juried photographic exhibit, with reception May 27 from 6:30-8 PM.
770-992-1731
www.bullochhall.org

CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTRE EVENTS
May 12  Poetry Readings by renowned poets in the library. 8 PM. $5.
May 14  Family Storytelling: Emerging Voices, with unique stories and folktales. 7 PM. $3 ($1 children).
May 15-16  Spring Pottery Sale, 10 AM-5 PM, featuring functional, decorative and sculptural one-of-a-kind ceramic works in the Conservatory. 404/874-9351.
980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta.
404/872-5338
www.callanwolde.org

CALLAWAY GARDENS
May 16  Fitness Series Duathlon includes a 5k run, 30k bike race and 5k run through Callaway’s scenic countryside.
May 28-30  Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament at Robin Lake with water-skiers competing for title of best male and female water skier in the world. A water sports merchandise plaza will be on the beach. masterswaterski.com. GA Hwy 18/354, Pine Mountain.
1-800-CALLAWAY
www.callawaygardens.com

DAVID COPPERFIELD
May 19-20  Magician performs at Fox Theatre.
www.ticketmaster.com

GARDENS FOR CONNOISSEURS TOUR
May 8-9  See great design and planting ideas by local gardeners and landscape designers in gardens throughout metro Atlanta at this 26th annual tour to benefit the Atlanta Botanical Garden (which offers free admission to tour-goers from 5-7 PM May 8-9). $30 ($20 advance); 12 and under, free. 404/591-1575. atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

IMAX® THEATRE AT FERNBANK MUSEUM
May 28-Sept. 30  “Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure.”
On-going   Martinis & IMAX, 6:30-11 PM Fridays, a mix of culture and cocktails, with live music and DJ.
$13 ($11, ages 3-12). Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road. 404/929-6300. fernbankmuseum.org.

METROPOLITAN COOKING & ENTERTAINING SHOW
May 1-2  A consumer show with celebrity chefs, demonstrations, workshops and over 150 exhibitors at Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta. $25 ($13 kids). Paula Dean makes appearances at 11 AM & 4 PM Sat. in the Celebrity Theater and at 1 PM Sat. at Paula’s Luncheon ($55-$125, VIP $400).
770-989-5095

PEACHTREE BATTLE HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR
May 4  Join Peachtree Battle Friends for the annual Peachtree Battle House and Garden to benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Patrons can tour four beautiful homes and gardens in the Peachtree Battle neighborhood.
www.choa.org

PET PARADE
May 1  Animal lovers and their pets can join together for the Atlanta Humane Society’s 20th annual pledge walk, from 9 AM to 1 PM, along a mile-and-a-half long route through Piedmont Park. Additional offerings include vendors, games, contests, training demonstrations and displays by rescue groups and an array of adoptable animals. Participants must register to walk: $30 fee.
404-875-5331
www.atlantapetparade.org

SCOTT ANTIQUE MARKETS ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW
May 7-9  The world’s largest series of indoor antique shows at the Atlanta Expo Center, 3650 Jonesboro Road, SE. 9 AM-6 PM Fri.-Sat., 10 AM-4 PM Sun. 404/361-2000
www.scottantiquemarket.com
 
SECRET GARDENS OF DUNWOODY
May 14-16  17th annual garden tour, benefiting the Dunwoody Nature Center, features five gardens in the Dunwoody and Sandy Springs communities. 10 AM-3 PM Fri., 10 AM-5 PM Sat., 1-5 PM Sun. $25.
770-394-3322
www.dunwoodynature.org

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