December 11, 2008
Enjoy Christmas with the ASO, a gathering featuring over 400 musicians and singers from Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, the Morehouse College Glee Club, and the Gwinnett Young Singers. This Atlanta tradition created 50 years ago tells the story of Christmas in four parts: Prophecy and Advent; The Stable; Around the Christmas Tree; and Adoration.
December 12, 2008
At the Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show (December 12 – 14) you’ll find a society of people who live to find the rarest of fossils, minerals, jewels, and scientific displays. There are dealers from all over the country who are eager to share and sell their latest finds.
December 13, 2008
The Westside Winter Festival at Westside Urban Market and White Provision Company, collectively known as the Westside Provisions District, will include tasty nibbles, yummy beverages, treats and more from WSPD restaurants Bacchanalia, JCT Kitchen, Taqueria del Sol and Pasta Figo. There will be family-friendly holiday activities like photos with Santa, card making and wrapping paper decoration and ornament making. At noon, there will be a Bridge Dedication Ceremony celebrating the new footbridge which spans the railroad tracks and connects Westside Urban Market with White Provision Company.
December 14, 2008
Visit Grant Park during the Candlelight Tour of Homes (December 13 – 14) and explore the historic neighborhood in its holiday splendor. The evening includes home tours from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., a Winter Wonderland for children and an artist’s market. Reserve tickets online through St. Paul United Methodist Church.
December 15, 2008
"WordFeast: Food for the Body and Soul," an annual evening of words, works and performances by prominent authors, actors and playwrights returns at the Horizon Theatre with a larger cast of performers to help the Food Bank serve those in need. Authors, storytellers, poets, journalists and performers will gather for an evening of performances, a reception, meet & greet, and book signing with proceeds benefiting the Atlanta Food Bank. Admission is $15 or 15 canned goods.
December 16, 2008
Sip Christmas High Tea at Bulloch Hall. This two-course tea served by women in antebellum clothing and includes a tour of Bulloch Hall, decorated for Christmas. Bulloch Hall is the 1839 childhood home of Mittie Bulloch, President Theodore Roosevelt's mother. $35.
December 17, 2008
Star 94’s Jingle Jam concert returns to Gwinnett Center with We The Kings, David Archuleta, Flyleaf, Colbie Caillat, and Gavin DeGraw. Tickets are $57.00, $37.00, & $27.00. All tickets are for reserved seating and all ages are welcome. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first act going on stage at 7 p.m.
December 18, 2008
Catch some laughs on opening night as comedian Ben Bailey of Discovery Channel’s Cash Cab performs at the Funny Farm in Roswell (December 18 – 21). Tickets start at $15.
Roast marshmallows over one of the three patio fire pits, create your own S’mores and decide if you want your haute chocolate naughty (with Kahlua and Godiva Liquor) or nice (with whipped cream and marshmallows) while you snuggle up with someone special and watch The Family Stone at W Dunwoody’s Cabin Fever at Savu. Reservations at 770.396.6800.
December 19, 2008
Experience the exhilarating Chinese New Year as the 4th Annual Chinese New Year Spectacular arrives at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Inspired by the spirit of an ancient culture, this elite company of dancers, singers and musicians brings to life classical Chinese dance and music for audiences of all ages.
December 20, 2008
Learn about marine life at Breakfast with Biologists: Emerging Diseases in Marine Mammals at the Georgia Aquarium. Dr. Gregory Bossart, Senior Vice President of Veterinary Services and Chief Veterinary Officer, discusses how emerging disease issues may reflect an environmental distress syndrome and how similar trends are being documented in marine ecosystems and are impacting marine mammals. Tickets Prices: $35 (includes admission) or $25 for Members. Call 404.581.4131 for tickets.
