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Roswell Riverside Park 2010 Concerts ~ posted by Melanie Bailey

Roswell’s Riverside Park has announced their concert line up and will kick off Saturday, May 1st. It's a great place to take the kids, friends and go relax and listen to some great music. The best part?? It's FREE!!

Roswell’s Riverside Sounds concert series will kick off on Saturday, May 1 with this year’s theme “The Southern Shuffle,” an unexpected and eclectic mix of southern sounds. These free monthly outdoor concerts are held at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, May thru October from 7-9 p.m.

This year’s line-up includes:

May 1st – Webb Wilder and the Beatnecks
June 5th – The Brilliant Inventions
July 3rd – The Packway Handle Band
August 7th – Randall Bramblett Band
Sept 4th – Heather Luttrell
Oct 2nd – Marshall Ruffin Band

New reserved parking passes on sale, $30 per vehicle for a 6-concert season.
A limited number are available for purchase at City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Suite 100.

Riverside Sounds concerts are produced by Roswell’s Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department with support from our sponsors including Lee J Howard Entertainment, Spencer Pest Control, Scroggin & Associates, and Ellis Family Chiropractic. For more details, call 770.641.3705 or visit www.roswellriversidesounds.com

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Roswell Riverside Park 2009 Concerts ~ posted by Melanie Bailey

Roswell’s Riverside Park has announced their concert line up and will kick off Saturday, May 2nd. It's a great place to take the kids, friends and go relax and listen to some great music. The best part?? It's FREE!!

Roswell’s Riverside Sounds concert series will kick off on Saturday, May 2 with this year’s theme "A Tribute to Tributes" featuring fantastic tribute bands. These free monthly outdoor concerts are held at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, May thru October from 7:30-9 p.m.

This year’s line-up includes:

May 2 ~ Friends With You – A John Denver Tribute
June 6 ~ Planet Rock Experience
July 11 ~ Sounds of Essence – The Magic of Motown
August 1 ~ Kingsized – Elvis Memorial Show
September 5 ~ The Return – Vintage 1960’s Beatles
October 3 ~ A1A – The Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band

Riverside Sounds concerts are produced by Roswell’s Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department and are presented by the New 97.1 The River, the Roswell/Alpharetta Neighbor, North Fulton Living Magazine, Lee J. Howard Entertainment and Scroggin & Associates.

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North Georgia Christmas Tree Farms ~ Posted by Melanie Bailey

It's that time of year again!  We have compiled a list of Christmas Trees Farms in the area.  Happy Holidays!

Georgia Holiday Home Tours ~ Posted by Melanie Bailey

Here are several upcoming home tours: 

• The Georgia Club Foundation's Christmas Tour of Homes
  •  Athens, GA ~ 770-725-8100
  • www.TheGeorgiaClub.com
  • December 7, 2008
  • Two tours: 12:00 - 2:30 pm & 2:30 - 5:00 pm  
  • $20 per person in advance; $25 at the door
  • Tour 5 beautiful homes fully decorated for the holidays. Proceeds benefit several local charities and service organizations 
• The Marietta Pilgrimage Home Tour
  •  Marietta, GA ~ 770-429-1115
  • www.MariettaPilgrimage.com
  • December 6-7, 2008
  • Dec 6, 9 am - 6 pm  - $15 in advance/$20 at door
  • Candlelight Tour, 7 - 9:30 pm - $12 in advance / $15 at door
  • Dec 7, 10 am - 6 pm - $15 in advance / $20 at door
  • Combination Ticket - $20 in advance / $25 at door
  • A favorite holiday tradition for over 20 years, this tour showcases six private historic homes all lovingly restored and decoraed for the season.
• The Norcross Tour of Homes
  •  Norcross, GA ~ 770-725-8100
  • www.NorcrossTourofHomes.com
  • December 6, 2008
  • Daytime, 10 am - 5 pm, Candlelight, 6 - 9 pm
  • Tickets - $17 through Nov 30th, $20 thereafter
  • Parties of 10 or more, $15 per person
  • This celebration of the city's charming past is a joyous preface to the holiday season. Tour 6 of Norcross' most beautiful residences, in holiday decor and vibrant with the sounds of live music.
• Candlelight Tour of Homes
  •  Douglasville, GA ~ 770-947-5920
  • www.ci.Douglasville.ga.us
  • December 6-7, 2008
  • Dec 6, 6-9 PM
  • Dec 7, 1-5 pm
  • Tickets are $12 in advance \ $15 the day of
  • Tour beautiful historic homes decorated for the holidays
• Holiday Tour of Homes
  •  Savannah, GA ~ 770-725-8100
  • www.dnaHolidayTour.com
  • December 13, 2008
  • Afternoon Tour - 12 - 4 pm; Evening Tour - 5-8 pm
  • $30 per person
  • Savannah welcomes visitors to the annual Holiday Tour of Historic Homes. Three separate tours of twelve decorated homes are offered.
• Antebellum Christmas at the Old Governor's Mansion
  •  Milledgeville, GA ~ 478-445-4545
  • www.MilledgevilleCVB.com
  • December 2-23, 2008
  • Tours from 6 - 8 pm
  • $10 per person, $7 seniors, $2 students
  • The Old Governor's Mansion will transform itself into a showplace of authentic antebellum Christmas decor. Special events will include candlelight tours of the museum, concerts and much much more.
• Decatur Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes
  •  Decatur, GA ~
  • www.DecaturTourofHomes.com
  • December 5 - 6, 5:30 - 9:30 pm
  • $20 in advance / $25 at the door
  • Take a look inside eight of Decatur's most interesting homes. This year's tour focuses on homes renovated in eco-friendly ways, using "green" materials and techniques to minimize their impact on the Earth.
• Avondale Estates Christmas Tour of Homes
  •  Avondale Estates, GA ~ 404-299-9021
  • http://www.avondaletourofhomes.com/
  • December 14, 2008, 3 - 8 pm
  • $15 at event / $12 in advance
  • Featuring eight homes that have been restored or renovated to preserve the character of Avondale Estates
• Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes
  •  Atlanta, GA ~ 404-688-7501
  • http://www.grantpark.org/net/content/news.aspx?s=0.0.35.20 
  • December 13 - 14, 2008, 6 - 10 pm
  • $15 at event / $12 in advance
  • The 28th annual tour at St. Paul United Methodist Church includes a "Let It Snow!" winter wonderland for children, artists market, caroling and hayrides.
• Holiday Tour and Open House
  •  Roswell, GA ~ 770-316-7824
  • http://www.sweetapplesettlement.com/
  • December 5, 2008, noon - 9 pm
  • $20 tax deductible ~ benefits AHMEN
  • The event includes a candlelight tour of the Five Hearth Farm at Sweet Apple Settlement, holiday shopping, artist show and sale, and a variety of culinary treats.
• Smyrna-Vinings Holiday Home Tour
  •  Smyrna, GA ~ 770-319-2025
  •  www.emoryadventist.org
  •  December 7, 2008, noon - 6 pm
  •  Tickets are $20
  •  Five homes in a variety of styles. Benefits the Foundation of Emory-Adventist Hospital.  Admission includes refreshments and an auction at the Community Bank of the South
• Roswell Historic Homes Candlelite Tour
  •  Roswell, GA ~ 770-992-1731
  •  www.bullochhall.org
  •  November 29, 2008, 5 - 9 pm
  •  Adults $25 at event / $20 in advance; Children $20 at event / $15 in advance
  • Barrington Hall, Smith Plantation Home and Bulloch Hall feature Christmas decorations. Refreshments available at Bulloch Hall.

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Haunted Real Estate – Atlanta Area ~ posted by Melanie Bailey

Celebrate this Halloween season by visiting some of the local “ghosts” in the area.  Here are several places in Metro Atlanta that are rumored to be haunted:

Top Ten New Years Resolutions ~ posted by Melanie Bailey

Bumpin in the Burbs by Notorious D-A-D ~ posted by Melanie Bailey

These are 2 hilarious videos that some one made about living in the Atlanta suburbs - the video quality isn't the best I've seen but the concept & songs are terrific!!

Metro Atlanta Holiday Light Displays posted by Melanie Bailey

The following is a list of ten area lighting displays for the family to enjoy (in no particular order).  Please note that some are free, some are included with admission to the facility and others benefit charities ~ Happy Holidays !!!

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Some of My Favorite Pumpkin Carvings ~ Posted by Melanie Bailey

These are in no particular order... although I do think the Octopus just might be my favorite!

ATLANTA AREA ATTRACTIONS

FUN FAMILY THINGS TO DO IN ATLANTA ~ by Melanie Bailey