December 1, 2008
Learn some new tricks and in the kitchen while benefiting the Atlanta Food Bank at the Simple Abundance “Magical Entertaining on a Budget” cooking class. Chef Mary Moore of The Cook’s Warehouse and Nancy Lutz of Affairs to Remember will show you how to create a delicious holiday spread with treats like Glazed Apple & Pecan filled Brie; Roasted Chicken Roulade with Spinach, Feta, and Black Olives and lemon cream cheese pound cake. The evening includes wine tastings and a chance to win tasty door prizes. 100% of class tuition benefits Atlanta’s Table, a project of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Register online for $60.
December 2, 2008
Sit back and relax to the sounds of free jazz from the Emory Jazz Program, home to four jazz chamber groups and an 18-piece big band. 8 p.m. at the Schwartz Center at Emerson Concert Hall.
December 4, 2008
Travel to a dreamy, snow-laden countryside to meet Sam, a newly built, innocent snowman who falls in love with a stove. Sam the Lovesick Snowman, a hilarious and heartwarming children’s tale based on the classic Hans Christian Anderson story “The Snow Man,” plays November 20, 2008 – January 4, 2009 in the Center for Puppetry Art’s Downstairs Theater.
December 5, 2008
Kickoff SEC Championship weekend with the SEC coaches luncheon. Nick Saban of Alabama and Urban Meyer of Florida will preview the upcoming match-up for their lunchtime audience and provide thoughts and analysis on the season as well as their quests for the SEC Championship. Tickets are $30 each.
December 7, 2008
Escape the mall and bring the kids to meet Santa at the beautifully decorated Rhodes Hall. The whole family will enjoy holiday music, arts and crafts, storytelling, and refreshments while an authentic “Old World Santa” listens to your child’s wish list. $30 family admission covers entertainment, refreshments, and a color photo with Santa. Additional photos can be purchased for $10 each. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 404-885-7800. December 7 from noon – 5 p.m. or December 8-10 from 4 - 7 p.m. Rhodes Hall, 1516 Peachtree St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
December 8, 2008
Enjoy a humorous take on the holidays as Agatha's Mystery Theater presents The Nut Croaker Ballet: Murder on Your Toes (November 6 – January 14). The Kudzu Ballet is performing The Peanutcracker, a Southern version of the holiday classic. Kitty and Bubba Vanderpeterbilt are hosting the opening night gala at the new Corn Cobb Arts Center. But, before you can say corpse de ballet, a killer is turning toe shoes into toe tags! Top GBI agent Bulldog Twinkletoes Turner is called on pointe to match splits with the killer. Shows nightly.
December 9, 2008
Politically inclined? Meet Atlanta’s mayoral candidates at a cocktail party hosted by Gilbert’s Café in Midtown. While candidates addressing some restaurant related issues, you will have an opportunity to meet the candidates and chat at your leisure. The cost is $35 per person and 100% of the proceeds go to the Georgia Restaurant Association. Contact Gilbert’s at 404.872.8012 to reserve a spot.
December 10, 2008
Legend Ted Turner will host a lecture and book signing at the Carter Center for his book, Call Me Ted. Always forthright, he tells you what makes him tick and what ticks him off, and delivers an honest account of what he's all about. Inspiring and entertaining, Call Me Ted sheds new light on one of the greatest visionaries of our time. The 7:30 p.m. event is free and open to the public.
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.
