Butterflies and Other Insects Now at Fernbank Museum

Vibrant Photography Exhibition reveals the beautiful side
of butterflies and other insects at the Fernbank Museum.
Award-winning nature and wildlife photographer
Bill Harbin of Rome, Ga. decorates Fernbank Museum’s walls with 33
astounding photos of bright flowers and fluttering insects in his
exhibition Winged Beauty: Butterflies and Other Insects.

A variety of insect photos illuminate the entry level walls with
vibrant, unbelievable colors. Delicate butterflies rest on sturdy
flowers, buzzing dragonflies glide motionlessly through the air, and
beetles feed on flowers covered in dew drops.

The crisp photos capture every microscopic detail, inviting viewers into
a bug’s world. When met eye-to-eye, the delicate, tender butterfly
suddenly becomes a dominant, aggressive creature, and tiny dew drops
become heavy weights.

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“The world of insects dazzles in color and form,” said Harbin, who was
named Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2008 by Natural History Museum,
London and BBC Wildlife. Harbin also had three images published in
North American Nature Photography Association’s Annual Showcase
Competition 2010.

In one image, the fierce heat of a Florida afternoon rests on the fiery
petals of a gaillardia flower. The drooping tips of the flower petals
fade from yellow, to orange, to red and finally to deep burgundy
surrounding the base of the flower.

Harbin’s photographs magnify every small detail, including the
interaction between blossom and butterfly in one image that depicts
pollen escaping the gaillardia as a Great Southern White Butterfly
nectars the flower.

“Capturing this rapidly moving natural spectacle with still camera
images is challenging hard work at best,” said Harbin, who succeeds with
brilliant images that stop time and allow the beauty of nature to be
seen up close. “Most of these scenes lasted only a few seconds, a
moment as ephemeral as the average lifespan of these creatures, but now
frozen in time for lingering views.”

Winged Beauty: Butterflies and Other Insects is now on view at Fernbank
Museum of Natural History through September 6, 2010. The exhibition is
included with Museum admission, which is $15 for adults, $14 for
students and seniors, $13 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for Museum
Members and children under 3.

The exhibition is featured in conjunction with Geckos: Tails to Toepads,
a live animal exhibition featuring 80 live geckos and 18 species.
Visitors can experience the magnified world of more bugs by adding an
IMAX(r) film during their visit. Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure, showing
daily through September 30, follows the real-life adventure of a
butterfly, a praying mantis and a variety of other rainforest insects.
Value Pass tickets, which include Museum and IMAX(r) admission, are $23
for adults, $21 for students and seniors and $19 for children 12 and
under, and only $8 for members. Call 404.929.6400 to order Value Pass
tickets in advance.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History continues to be one of the top
Atlanta Attractions! It is located at 767 Clifton Road NE in Atlanta.
For tickets or visitor information call 404.929.6300.
For more information on Fernbank go here:
http://www.atlantagatoday.com/pmcparland/category/atlanta-blog/atlanta-attractions/fernbank-museum

4th of July Fireworks at Lenox Square

This year the 4th of July Fireworks at Lenox Square will feature over 4000 shots making it one of the largest fireworks displays in the country! The Lenox Square Independence Day Celebration starts at noon and offers fun for everyone.

Lenox Square will be bustling with activity this Independence Day as it is also the starting line for the Peachtree Road Race! Don your red, white and blue, and discover the fun at Lenox Square! 4th of July will be celebrated in grand tradition with activities for the entire family, including a Kids Zone, live musical entertainment from Party on the Moon and City Heat, food concessions and the largest fireworks display in the Southeast. Everyone is invited to Lenox Square to experience Atlanta’s legendary celebration!

4th of July at Lenox Square Lineup

Headlining the evening will be Atlanta’s premier cover band, Party on the Moon, taking the stage at 7:30 and playing until the fireworks show begins. One of the most in-demand party bands in the country, Party on the Moon has played at President Obama’s Inauguration Ball, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning’s wedding and most recently, Donald Trump’s New Year’s Eve party. Lenox Square’s Legendary 4th is a favorite concert venue for the band, as members get to play for their friends and loved ones – and their hometown!

City Heat will kick off the freedom festivities from 6 – 7:15 p.m. A versatile cover band that offers a variety of musical entertainment, City Heat will entertain the crowd with favorite Motown hits and relaxing, beach-appropriate songs. Comprised of seasoned musicians from Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, New York, Baltimore and Atlanta, City Heat will bring energy and pizzazz to the stage.

After the bands perform prepare yourself for the best Atlanta 4th of July Fireworks show in town!

WHAT: 4th of July at Lenox Square
Enjoy the largest fireworks show in the Southeast!

WHEN: Sunday, July 4, 2010

Kids Zone play area opens at 12 p.m.

Lenox Square shops and restaurants are open from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Musical entertainment from City Heat and Party on the Moon begins at 6 p.m.

Fireworks scheduled to begin at approximately 9:40 p.m.

WHERE: Lenox Square

3393 Peachtree Rd., N.E.

404.233.6767

www.lenoxsquare.com

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Atlanta Runs May 2010

May 2010 Metro Atlanta Races and Georgia Runs

Saturday, May 1
• 5th Annual Big Peach 5K, Atlanta – Brookhaven/Oglethorpe
• 22nd Annual Run4Missions 5K, Macon, Contact: Lance Merritt – 478-994-0838.
• Chamblee Road Race, Chamblee, Contact: Ed Williams (404) 327-7738.
• Boulder Dash 5K, Cumming, Contact: Ed Williams (404) 327-7738.
• 4th Annual Run for Life 5K & Fun Run – A Race to End Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Cumming, Contact: Karen Duffy – 678-491-0639.
• Bill Gregory Healthcare Classic 5K/2K, Dalton, 8:00 a.m.; 706-272-6662.
• Jackrabbitt 5K Fund Run & Fun Run, Suwanee, 8:15 a.m.; 678-294-7448.
• Soccer Camp 5K & Fun Run, Winston, 5:00 p.m.; 678-873-6720.
• Atlanta Speech School 1M Fun Run, Atlanta, 8:00 a.m.; 404-805-1442.
• 10th Annual Run,Walk ‘N’ Roll 8K/3K, Stone Mountain, 9:00 a.m.; 770-491-9014 x *828.
• 2nd Annual MTC Classic…Education at a Fast Pace 5K/10K/Mile, Moultrie, 7:30 a.m.; 229-891-7000.
• New Balance Girls on the Run 5K, Atlanta, 8:00 a.m.; 404-467-1010.
• Lake Hartwell Dam Run 5K/10K/Mile, Hartwell, 8:30 a.m.; 706-376-8590.
• Colts Cup 5K & Mile, Milton, 8:00 a.m.; 404-713-7713 .
• Well Run 5K, Roswell, 8:00 a.m.; 770-552-6333.
• Blimpie Gwinnett Road Race 5K/10K/12K, Suwanee, 7:30 a.m.; 678-234-4195.
• Light in the Mountains Road Race 5K & Fun Run, Tallulah Falls, 8:00 a.m.; 706-754-0400.
• Hustle for Hope 5K & Kids Run, Union City, 8:30 a.m.; 770-969-8354.
• TriCities 5K/10K Run/Walk, College Park, 8:00 a.m.; 404-377-5093.
• Mill Creek High School Relay for Life 5K, Dacula, 8:00 a.m.; 678-714-5850.
• Knotty Pine 5K, Swainsboro, 8:00 a.m.; 478-237-9067.
• The Flying Feet 5K/Mile, Americus, 8:00 a.m.; 229-815-0696.
• 2nd Annual Derby Dash 5K Run/Walk, Canton, 9:00 a.m.; 770-345-3288.
• The Eye Run 5K/10K, McDonough, 8:00 a.m.; 770-305-7390.
• AIDS Walk/Run Cartersville 5K, Cartersville, 8:30 a.m.; 770-606-0953.
• Dash for a Difference 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, Loganville, 8:00 a.m.; 678-684-2880.
• Dawson Co. Kiwanis Club 10K/5K & 10K Relay, Dawsonville, 8:00 a.m.; 706-265-3232.
• 3rd Annual Indian Springs 5k Run/ Dog Jog-Walk, Flovilla, 8:00 a.m.; 770-504-0853.
• Run for Valley Haven Mile/5K/10.5K, Valley, AL, 8:15 a.m.; 334-756-2868.

Sunday, May 2
• Lauren’s Run 5K/2K/Tot Trot, Atlanta, Concourse Office Park, 8:00 a.m.; 770-986-0035.

Wednesday, May 5
• Bright Star UMC Cinco De Mayo 5K & Run Run, Douglasville, Contact: Francisco Artley – 678-391-0487.

Saturday, May 8
• Komen Atlanta Race for the Cure 5K, Atlanta, Atlantic Station, 7:45 a.m.; 404-459-8700.
The Komen Atlanta Race for the Cure is Georgia’s largest and most successful education and fundraising event for breast cancer. All funds from the Race for the Cure enable women to detect and survive breast cancer. We want 15,000 participants at the 2010 Race, so start recruiting your team now! We plan to raise $1.8 million with this event and we need your help to reach our goal! Registration is now open! Visit our Race for the Cure Registration site to sign up! For sponsorship information, please download our Race for the Cure Sponsorship Brochure and contact our office with any questions. For more information about the race, please visit our Race for the Cure page, www.komenatlanta.org or call us at (404) 459-8700. See you at the starting line!
• 3rd Annual St. James UMC Missions Possible 5K Run/Walk, Watkinsville, 6:00 p.m.; 706-296-5353.
• Madison in May 5K/10K, Madison, 7:30 a.m.; 706-296-5353.
• Tucker Road Race 5K & Mile, Tucker, 8:00 a.m.; 770-315-8167.
• Running for the Gold 5K & Mile, Villa Rica, 9:00 a.m.; 770-459-7011.
• Duck Dash Fun Run/Walk, Griffin, 9:00 a.m.; 770-412-7211.
• CASA Trojan Tort 5K Trail Race, Gainesville, 3:00 p.m.; 770-531-1964.
• Swift Cantrell Classic, Kennesaw, 7:30 a.m.; 770-429-9733.
• Run Fest, Suwanee, 9:00 a.m.; 404-406-6739.
• Run for the World 5K, Rome, 8:00 a.m.; 706-234-5775 ext. 10.
• Glennville Sweet Onion Run, Glennville, 8:00 a.m.; 912-654-0475.
• The River Green Run 5K & Mile, Canton, 8:00 a.m.; 678-388-9896 – Peachtree Road Race Qualifier!
• Run for the World 5K & Mile, Rome, 8:30 a.m.; 706-234-5775 ex.10.
• 3rd Annual Brentwood Scamper & Scoot 5K/10K/Mile, Sandersvile, 7:30 a.m.; 478-552.8521.
• 5K Road Race & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, Valdosta, 8:00 a.m.; 229-245-5369.
• Yahoola Creek 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, Dahlonega, 8:00 a.m.; 706-867-0077.
• CFUMC “Steeple Chase” 5K and Mile Run/Walk, Covington, 8:00 a.m.; 770-786-7305.
• Colony City Chase 5K & Mile, Fitzgerald, 8:00 a.m.; 229-423-5048.
• River Road Run 2010 5K/Mile, Columbus, 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, May 15
• Kirkwood Spring Fling 5K, Atlanta, Contact: Ed Williams (404) 327-7738.
• FUSED (No Limits) 5K/1K/Mile, College Park, Contact: 404-559-7800.
• Brookhaven Bolt 5K & Kids Run, Atlanta, 7:50 a.m.; 770-377-2817.
• Fused 5K Run/Mile Speed Walk/1K Fun Run, College Park, 8:30 a.m.; 404-559-7800.
• Advocates for Bartow’s Children 5K Duck Dash & Fun Run, Cartersville, 8:00 a.m.; 770-387-1143.
• Romp thru the Woods 5K/1K, Decatur, 8:00 a.m.; 404-421-3231.
• Unity Run/Walk 5K, Riverdale, 8:00 a.m.; 770-991-7080.
• Twisted Ankle Trail Marathon & Half Marathon, Summerville, 9:00 a.m.; 706-862-2553.
• SkirtChaser Atlanta 5K, Atlanta, Grant Park, 5:30 p.m.; 717-475-8899.
• 14th Annual Alpharetta Mayor’s Challenge 5K/10K/Mile, Alpharetta, 7:15 a.m.; 678-795-0115. – Peachtree Road Race Qualifier!
• 2nd Annual Old Capitol City Classic 5K/Mile, Milledgeville, 8:00 a.m.; 706-769-6593.
• 7th Annual Hose Hump 5K, Gainesville, 9:00 a.m.; 706-769-6593.
• Turtle Crawl 5K Fun Run/Walk, Jekyll Island, 8:00 a.m.; 770-926-2367.
• Mountain Flower Fine Art Festival 5K, Dahlonega, 8:00 a.m.; 706-531-6201.
• 6th Annual 5K Duck Dash & Fun Run, Cartersville, 8:00 a.m.; 770-387-1143.
• 3rd Annual Run for a Reason 5K, Cumming, 8:00 a.m.; 770-757-2559.
• 3rd Annual Bremen BRIDGE Festival 5K, Bremen, 8:00 a.m.; 404-961-2230.
• Brownwood Bike Rally & 5K Run, Atlanta, Brownwood Park, 8:00 p.m.; 404-627-8050.
• Run for the Children 5K/Mile, Monroe, 8:00 a.m.; 770-820-5159.
• CASA Strides for Kids 5K Run/Walk, Lambert High School, Suwanee, 8:00 am, 770-886-4082.
• Run for a Reason 5K, Cumming, 9:00 a.m.; 678-910-7368.
• 12th Annual Rubber Duck Derby Dash 5K, Gainesville, 7:00 p.m.; 770-532-8102.

Sunday, May 16
• Callaway Gardens 5K & Duathlon, Pine Mountain, 8:00 a.m.; 770-565-5208.
• Alvin Price 5K for Cancer Research & Mile, Canton, 8:00 a.m.; 404-429-8115.

Saturday, May 22
• Run for a Child 5K, Villa Rica, Contact: Melissa Shepherd – 770-265-3621.
• Sunset Celebration 5K, Alpharetta, Contact: Ed Williams (404) 327-7738.
• Janeen’s Run 5K, Atlanta – Georgia Tech, Contact: Ed Williams (404) 327-7738.
• ATC Peachtree Jr. 3K (kids 7-12), Atlanta; 404-231-9064 or web site.
• Dirty Spokes (Race #4) – Silver Comet Trail Running Race 6.2 Miles, Hiram.
• Uptown Rhodes Race 5K, Atlanta, Ansley Park, 8:00 a.m.; 404-885-7812.
• Race for Champions 5K benefiting Special Olympics Georgia, Atlanta, Lullwater Park; 770.414.9390 x119.
• Great Escape McDonough 5K, McDonough, 8:00 a.m.; 404-425-3352 or 404-513-4238.
• GeneRACEtion 2010 10K/2K, Atlanta, Grant Park, 8:15 a.m.; 404-605-8540.
• Grizzly Trail Run, Dalton, 8:00 a.m.; 706-278-8143.
• 10th Annual Race for Champions 5K, Atlanta, Emory, 7:30 a.m.; 770-414-9390 x119.
• WOW (Walk of Women) 7K Charity Walk for Women’s Cancer, Marietta, 8:30 a.m.; 404-644-3722.
• Inaugural HOCO Bears 5K Run & 1M Stroll to the Finish, Warner Robins, 8 am; 478-953-6217 or 478-988-6340.

Sunday, May 23
• Full House 5K, Kennesaw, 7:30 a.m.; 678-795-0115.

Friday, May 28
• 4th Annual Front Porch Foot Race, Statham, 6:30 p.m.; 706-296-5353.
• Run For The Heroes – The Georgia Deca-Marathon & Relay, Columbus.

Saturday, May 29
• Save Our Skin – Skin Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk, Atlanta – Perimeter Place, Contact: 678-305-7147.
• All American 5K, Peachtree City, 8:00 a.m.; 770-487-5934 or www.ptcrc.com.

Monday, May 29
• 7th Annual Running with the DAWGS 5K, Athens, 8:00 a.m.; 706-296-5353.
• Dacula Memorial Day 5K & Mile, Dacula, 8:00 a.m.; 770-513-1725.
• Celebrate America 5K/10K, Alpharetta, 7:30 a.m.; 678-795-0115. – Peachtree Road Race Qualifier!
• 4th Annual Memorial Day 5K Night Race, Bainbridge, 7:00 p.m.; 229-248-2230.
• Cordele Kiwanis Memorial Day Running Celebration 8K/Mile/5K/5K, Cordele, 7:45 a.m.; 229-273-2981.

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