Things To Do Feb. 26-28

Things to do in Atlanta this weekend features Disney’s Mulan and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Performance of Aida.

Things To Do Friday February 26, 2010

Art Exhibit: Lost Heroes Art Quilt, includes local heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice, 10:00 a.m., State Capitol of Georgia, Atlanta.

Arts and Culture: John Portman – Art and Architecture, fascinating works by the Atlanta native, continues, High Museum of Art, Atlanta.

Concert: Alice In Chains, Music from the Heavy Metal Legend, 8 p.m., The Tabernacle, Downtown Atlanta.

Sports Event: Atlanta Hawks vs. Dallas Mavericks, NBA Basketball, 8 p.m., Philips Arena, Downtown Atlanta.

Theatre: Rocky Horror Picture Show, Interactive Performance with Live Cast, 11:45 p.m., Plaza Theater, Atlanta.

Things To Do Saturday February 27, 2010

Arts and Culture: “The Portrait Unbound”, Fascinating digital photography by Robert Weingarten, 10:00 a.m., High Museum of Art, Midtown Atlanta.

Family Activities: Rainforest Adventures, experience over 30 exotic animals and plants from the Amazon, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta.

Garden: Towers of Flowers, brilliant orchids in a dazzling display, 9 a.m., Atlanta Botanical Garden, Midtown Atlanta.

Kids Activities: Cyberchase: The Chase Is On, Children have fun while learning mathematical concepts!, ongoing, Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta, Downtown Atlanta.

Kids Activities: Snow Mountain, in case you want more snow!, Stone Mountain Park, Stone Mountain.

Motor Sports: Monster Energy Supercross, World Championship of Supercross, 7 p.m., Georgia Dome, Downtown Atlanta.

Music: Jay-Z, BP3 Tour with Special Guest Young Jeezy, 7 p.m., Philips Arena, Downtown Atlanta.

Opera: Aida, performed by the Atlanta Symphony, 8 p.m., Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta – Galleria Area.

Outdoor Activities: 4th Annual XTERRA Thrill in the Hills, Half-Marathon and Full Marathon Off-Road Running Experience, Fort Yargo State Park, Winder.

Sports Event: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Boston College Eagles, NCAA Basketball, 12 Noon, Alexander Memorial Colliseum, Midtown Atlanta.

Theatre: Disney’s Mulan, Girl discovers the Hero inside, 7 p.m., Alliance Theatre, Midtown Atlanta.

Theatre: Rent, Rock Musical – one of longest running plays on Broadway, Kudzu Playhouse, 8 p.m., Roswell.

Things To Do Sunday February 28, 2010

Exhibit: Diana: A Celebration, discover of one of the most fascination women of the 20th Century, 10:00 a.m., Atlanta Civic Center, Atlanta.

Fam­ily Activ­i­ties: “Orchid Market Weekends ” , World-Renowned Orchid Collection, 9:00 a.m., Atlanta Botanical Garden, Midtown Atlanta.

Outdoor Activities:18th Annual Challenged Child and Friends 5K & 1M, new location this year – Riverside Military Academy, 2 p.m., Gainesville.

Sports Event: Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks, NBA Basketball, 6 p.m., Philips Arena, Downtown Atlanta.

The­atre: Shooting Star, Romantic Comedy, 5 p.m., Horizon Theatre, Atlanta.

Theatre: What I Did Last Summer, Coming of Age Story on the Canadian Shores of Lake Erie, 2:30 p.m., Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Roswell.

St Patrick’s Parade 2010

Irish eyes will be smiling when the 2010 Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade marches down Peachtree St. Every year this traditional Atlanta Event seems to get bigger and better. The city has long ties to the Irish noting the first Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade occurred over 150 years ago!

Thousands of Irish-loving people will line the streets when the parade begins at the intersection of Peachtree St. and Ralph McGill Blvd. in Downtown Atlanta. Entertainment along the parade route will feature Irish dancers, Bagpipers, floats, Drum Corps, thousands of children, and the Anheuser Busch Clydesdales. In addition there’s clowns, fire engines, vintage cars, police units, dignitaries from Ireland, dogs, and a multitude of bands.

One of the crowd pleaser’s at last years Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade was the GreenMan Group pictured below in the YouTube Video.

The Grand Marshal for the 2010 Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade will be Coach Vince Dooley.

Other participants in the parade include:

• Celebrity Emcee – Moby In The Morning
• Special Guest of Honor – Cabinet Minister, Ireland
• Guest of Honor – from Consulate General of Ireland, New York
• US Army Color Guard (Ft. McPherson)
• Atlanta Police Department
• US Army Ground Forces Band
• Atholl Highlanders Pipes & Drums
• Atlanta Fire Department with two Engines
• Augusta Angels Dancers and Drumline
• Augusta Highlanders Pipes & Drums
• Atlanta Rollergirls
• Chattahoochee Celtic Pipes & Drums
• Hawks Street Team
• Thrashers Street Team

After the parade goes through and finishes at Underground Atlanta where the celebration continues. Fountain Plaza at Upper Alabama St. is where to find children activities and the Interactive Kids Zone. The St Patrick’s Festival features live entertainment, food, music and of-course green beer!

Kenny’s Alley Schedule at Underground Atlanta:
12-8pm

12-1:30pm – Shanveen

1:30-2pm – Alyssa Puckett

2-5pm – Desire – A Tribute to U2

5-8pm – Yacht Rock Schooner

St. Patty’s Day Parade is now entering its 128th year and is the largest parade in Atlanta. The best part is you don’t have to be Irish to participate. It’s a great family festival and Atlanta event that emphasizes children, school and immigrants.

Event: 2010 Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival

Date/Time: Saturday, Mar. 13, 2010, 12:00 Noon

Location: Peachtree Street at Ralph McGill Blvd., Downtown Atlanta

Lost Heroes Art Quilt Comes to Atlanta

A work of craft titled “The Lost Heroes Art Quilt” is making it’s way to Atlanta this week. This special exhibit displays a generous gift that honors America’s fallen heroes in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Julie Feingold crafted the memorial quilt that combines over 80 heroes including a hero from every state in America. “The Lost Heroes Art Quilt” began its tour at Arlington National Cemetery Visitors Center after being shown at a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.

This special exhibition makes its way to the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Ga., and runs from Monday February 22 through March 2, 2010. The national exhibit tells the stories of the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and includes photos, interests, and hopes.

The Lost Heroes Art Quilt features nine fallen heroes from Georgia, many with ties to Fort Benning.

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