Things To Do March 29-April 4
March 31, 2010 by Paul McParland
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A list of the very best Things To Do In Atlanta for the week of March 29 through April 4th. Atlanta Events to look forward to include the Princess Diana Exhibit at the Atlanta Civic Center and Lookingglass Alice at the Alliance Theatre.
Things To Do Wednesday March 31, 2010
Sports Event: Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball, 7 p.m., Philips Arena, Downtown Atlanta.
Things To Do Thursday April 1, 2010
Comedy: Improv Revolution – Thursday Night Improv, the Brightest Upcoming Stars, 10:30 p.m., Dad’s Garage, Atlanta.
Theatre: 100 Saints You Should Know, Discover the Power of Human Connection, 8:00 p.m., Actor’s Express, Atlanta- Downtown.
Things To Do Today Friday April 2, 2010
Arts: Allure of the Automobile, A “Rolling Sculpture” features some of the Rarest Cars in the World, 10 a.m., High Museum of Art, Atlanta – Midtown.
Arts and Culture: John Portman – Art and Architecture, fascinating works by the Atlanta native, continues, High Museum of Art, Atlanta.
Music Events: Romeo Spike with Asherel, 9 p.m., Center Stage, Atlanta – Midtown, Downtown.
Theatre: Lookingglass Alice, Visually Stunning Performance of Little Girl Who Journeys Through the Looking Glass to Become a Queen, 8 p.m., Alliance Theatre, Woodruff Arts Center, Midtown Atlanta.
Things To Do Today Saturday April 3, 2010
Arts and Culture: “The Portrait Unbound”, Fascinating digital photography by Robert Weingarten, 10:00 a.m., High Museum of Art, Midtown Atlanta.
Comedy: Laughing Matters, General Improv, 8 p.m., Manuel’s Tavern, Atlanta – Virginia Highlands.
Exhibit: Diana: A Celebration, discover of one of the most fascination women of the 20th Century, 10:00 a.m., Atlanta Civic Center, Atlanta.
Garden: Towers of Flowers, brilliant orchids in a dazzling display, 9 a.m., Atlanta Botanical Garden, Midtown Atlanta.
Kids Activities: Disney’s Aladdin Jr., All Your Favorite Charachters including Aladdin and the Genie in this Classic Disney Hit, 3 p.m., Blackwell Playhouse, Marietta.
Outdoor Activities: Run For Success, 5k Race – All proceeds go to Help Atlanta Division Dress for Success, 8 a.m., Georgia Tech, Atlanta – Downtown, Midtown.
Sports Event: Atlanta Hawks vs. Detroit Pistons, NBA Basketball, 7:00 p.m., Philips Arena, Downtown Atlanta.
Sports Event: Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago White Sox, MLB Exhibition, 7:05 p.m., Turner Field, Atlanta – Downtown.
Things To Do Today Sunday April 4, 2010
Family Activities: “Orchid Market Weekends ” , World-Renowned Orchid Collection, 9:00 a.m., Atlanta Botanical Garden, Midtown Atlanta.
Family Friendly Activities: Paul Bunyan & the Tall Tale Medicine Show, Stories of American Heroes, 2 Shows 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta – Downtown.
Sports Event: Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago White Sox, Final Pre-Season Game before Home Opener Tomorrow, 7:05 p.m., Turner Field, Atlanta – Downtown.
Sports Event: Gwinnett Gladiators vs. South Carolina Sting Rays, Final Regular Season Game with Auction From the Ice, 7:05 p.m., Gwinnett Arena, Duluth.
March 2010 Runs
March 30, 2010 by Paul McParland
Filed under Blog
March 2010 Metro Atlanta Races and Georgia Runs
Saturday, March 6
• Berry Half Marathon & 10K & 5K, Rome, 8 a.m.; web site.
• Heart & Sole 5K, Augusta, Stacey Haskins
• Red Devil Dash 5K, Druid Hills High School, Ed Williams (404) 327-7738.
• Hope Clinic 5K, Lawrenceville, 8:30 a.m.; 770-963-4137.
• ATC Atlanta’s Finest 5K and 1K for Kids, Atlanta, Olympic Park, 8:00 a.m.; CANCELED!
• Hall County Home Builders Fun Family Run, Gainesville, 9:00 a.m.; 770-654-4195.
• Snickers Marathon Energy Bar Marathon & Half Marathon and Fun Run, Albany; web site.
• GEICO 5K & 12K, Macon, 9:00 a.m.; www.macontracks.org.
• Chattahoochee Road Runers 10K, Sandy Springs, 8 a.m.; web site.
• March Hare Affair 5K and Fun Run, Warrenton, 9:30 a.m.; 706-465-9604.
• 2nd Annual Social Circle Redskin 6K Run/Walk & Mile Fun Run, Social Circle, 3:30 p.m.; 706-296-5353.
Saturday, March 13
• OHighlands Jig & Jog St. Patrick’s Day Run, Atlanta – Virginia Highlands, Ed Williams (404) 327-7738.
• Run for Wounded Warriors 5K/10K/Mile, Marietta, 7:00 a.m.; 770-966-1818.
• Silver Comet 10K, Mabelton, 8:00 a.m.; 770-745-7056 or silvercomet10K.com.
• Shamrock Run 5K/Mile, Zebulon, 5:00 p.m.; 770-567-4444.
• Run4Chance 5K/10K/Mile, Gainesville, 7:00 a.m.; 770-374-3833.
• VanderDash 5K and Fun Run Mile/Tot Trot, Dunwoody, 7:30 a.m.; 404-375-1509 .
• Jog for A Cause 5K/10K/Mile, Alpharetta, 8:00 a.m.; 678-795-0115.
• Forsythia Festival 5K & Fun Run, Forsyth, 8:00 a.m.; www.macontracks.org.
• 4th Annual ShamROCK and Run 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run, Newnan, 8:00 a.m.; 770-295-8480 or web site.
• CitySolve Urban Race, Atlanta; web site.
• 2010 Azalea 5K Road Race and One Mile Fun Run/Walk, Valdosta, 8:00 a.m.; 229-333-1861.
• Hoya and the Hare 5K & Mile, Kennesaw, 8:00 a.m.; 678-795-0115.
Sunday, March 14
• Shamrock ‘N Roll 5K/10K, Atlanta, Atlantic Station, 8:00 a.m.; 678-795-0115 or web site.
• Hunger Walk/Run 5K/10K, Atlanta, Turner Field, 2:00 p.m.; 404-892-9822 or web site.
Saturday, March 20
• Ashley’s Run 5K, Powder Springs, Ed Williams (404) 327-7738.
• Dirty Spokes (Race #1) – Runnin The Rocks Trail Running Race 10K, Conyers; web site.
• 3rd Annual DAWG Trot 5K Run/Walk, Athens, 7:30 a.m.; 706-769-6593.
• Inaugural Don’t Run With Scissors 5K/Mile, Valdosta, 8:00 a.m.; 229-333-8530.
Sunday, March 21
• 2010 ING Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon, Atlanta, Premier Marathon in the Southeast, Go here to learn more information.
Atlanta Film Festival 2010
March 24, 2010 by Paul McParland
Filed under Events
The Atlanta Film Festival is an exciting experience, packed with movies, parties and special events that take place over a nine day period. The Atlanta Film Festival 2010 officially opens at the Carter Center at One Educational 453 Freedom Parkway on Thursday, April 15, 2010 with Stanley Nelson’s Freedom Riders.
Enjoy different types of cinema from the US and all over the world along with famous directors and independent filmmakers. There will be more than 150 works showcased at this popular Atlanta Event. The 34th Annual Atlanta Film Festival invites everyone to discover the many works of art featuring independent, international short, classic, documentary and animated films that will be shown at the Landmark Midtown Art Cinema.
ATLFF is a member of an elite list of fests that are Academy Award® qualifying festivals for the Best Live Action Narrative Short and Best Animated Short categories.
* In 2009, ATLFF received over 1750 submissions from over 75 countries
* Voted Atlanta’s Best Film Festival by Creative Loafing, Sunday Paper, Atlanta Magazine and 10Best.com
* The 2010 festival will be ATLFF’s 34th year
* Over 21,000 attended the 2009 festival
The 2010 Atlanta Film Festival will close on Friday, April 23, 2010 at the 14th Sreet Playhouse at 173 14th Street with the Southeastern premiere of Barr Weissman’s The Secret To A Happy Ending, an interesting behind-the-scenes documentary of the Athens, GA based band Drive-By Truckers.
For more information and passes on the Atlanta Film Festival 2010 go to www.atlantafilmfestival.com
