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Turkey Eve at Red Door

Thursday November 19, 2009

Thanksgiving is often a time for reunions. Turkey Day may be reserved for family activities, but Turkey Eve is all about celebrating with friends who you may only see a few times a year.

Get everyone together at Red Door for the Spiral Entertainment Turkey Eve on Wednesday, November 25. There will be live music, DJs, drinks and lots of festive folks. The party extends outside under a huge, heated tent. $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Red Door Tavern is located on Roswell Road in Buckhead.

Princess Day at the Aquarium

Wednesday November 18, 2009

Ok, I know life is no fairy tale but this sounds like a super fun day for girls!

Walt Disney Pictures' The Princess and the Frog presents Georgia Aquarium Princess Day: A Benefit for Frog Conservation.

Girls 12 and under, in princess costumes, receive FREE general admission on Nov. 21, 2009 and are invited to stop by from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for parades, games and fairytale fun. Frog kissing is optional! B.Y.O.T (bring your own tiara) and help give frogs a happily ever after!

Note the following details: Offer valid for one free child with each paid adult or Annual Pass Member. Offer includes Georgia Aquarium general admission only.

Canoe Restaurant to Reopen

Tuesday November 17, 2009

One of my favorite Atlanta restaurants, Canoe, was forced to temporarily close after September's floods rushed the popular riverside restaurant. I'm happy to hear that Canoe will reopen the week of Novemer 23 (dinner service only) with old favorites and some brand new menu items. They will also be open on Thanksgiving to serve a three-course fixe prix menu on Thanksgiving Day.

Skating Season at Centennial Park

Monday November 16, 2009

This weekend the outdoor skating rink, an Atlanta holiday tradition, opened at Centennial Olympic Park. This a a fun, wallet-friendly attraction for all ages and it is really a unique opportunity for Southerners who don't often get the excitement of frozen lakes and outdoor skating.

The rink is open November 14, 2009 - January 31, 2010 with various operating hours throughou the season. The cost is $7 admission for 90 minutes plus $2 if you need to rent skates.

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