Fun Things to Do in Atlanta Week of February 15th to 21st
Sunday, February 14th, 2010
By Dee Corley
Orchid Daze: Tower of Flowers at Atlanta Botanical Gardens
February 6 through April 11
If you are a flower lover you’ll be in your element as walls and banners of orchids surround you as high as you can see, cascading and climbing with each step you take at Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Since 2003 Orchid Daze has been an Atlanta tradition, sharing the Garden’s world-renowned collection of around 10,000 orchids with all who will make time to enjoy them. This year, rather than the usual carpeted layout the Garden has built towers with their beautiful orchids. The arrangements appear as a mosaic, filling the air with fragrances and splashing vibrant colors throughout the show. Although the Gardens are closed on Mondays, you’ll find plenty of beauty and things to enjoy throughout the rest of the week.
The Greatest Show on Earth: Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey
February 12th through 21st
Everyone should enjoy an amazing night at the oldest and greatest circus on earth at least once in their life! Nothing can compare to the form of entertainment that’s about as old as our nation itself with the wonderful circus animals and amazing shows you’d only expect to find at a real old style circus.
Barnum’s Funundrum is a show that celebrates P. T. Barnum himself, with the chance to get acquainted with the circus animals and learn about them before the show starts. Illuscination is a show centered around a modern day Houdini by the name of David Davinci. Zing Zang Zoom is a traditional style circus show with acrobats, clowns, elephants and more. You’ll have the time of your life, so hurry and get your tickets at http://www.ringling.com.
Choose a Magical Night for Your Valentines Day at The Mansion on Peachtree
February 12th – 15th
If you’ve found yourself in a hectic weekend schedule and just haven’t had room to fit celebrating the love of your life into the fourteenth like you normally would, The Mansion on Peachtree can make up for the missed event with a luxurious one night stay on the day after Valentines. Through the 15th you’re greeted with a tea light and rose petal turndown, sharing champagne and Essence of Chocolate. Then wake up to a full breakfast for two. A candlelight dinner and spa treatments are available, too. Check out The Mansion at http://www.rwmansiononpeachtree.com/index.cfm
Mardi Gras Madness at Serpas Restaurant
February 16
Serpas brings Mardi Gras to Atlanta with true, traditional Cajun foods, drinks and décor from 5:30 to 10:30 Tuesday night. Come out and enjoy a $4 Hurricane, a mixed drink that is well known on Louisiana’s Bourbon Street and enjoy the atmosphere that a lively Mardi Gras celebration is all about. This is a restaurant that has been voted One of the Ten Best New Restaurants in America. Housed in an original cotton storage building, this restaurant boasts a huge mural of a cotton flower most Georgians would recognize as a “bole” in recognition of the buildings history. Chef and owner Scott Serpa draws from his Louisiana upbringing to bring this fabulous Mardi Gras styled event to you. The restaurant has been managed by Scott and his wife Dawn for more than ten years. For Reservations go to http://www.serpasrestaurant.com/
Victory Beer Tasting fun at Octane Coffee Bar and Lounge
February 17th
If you’re a beer lover you’ll want to be at the Octane Coffee Bar and Lounge, where Hop City is having their Victory Beer Tasting event from 5:30 to 7:30 on Wednesday evening. Octane coffee Bar and Lounge was named one of the top ten boutique coffee shops by Bon Appetit Magazine!
Enjoy a Night of Laughs at The Punchline Comedy Show
February 17th
Wednesday at the Punchline is variety night unless a scheduled entertainer is present, which happened to be Grandma Lee until a TV appearance changed that for this week. She’ll be back and in the meantime you get to enjoy the variety of fun comedians that will be available to keep you rolling. Drinks of course are available and the staff really makes you feel welcome. Careful, it may make you want to come back again. Smoking is permitted outdoors. Check out seating and order tickets for the table of your choice at http://www.punchline.com/.
Donnell Rawlkings at the Laughing Skull Lounge
February 18th – 21st
Donnell Rawlkings, better known as “Ashy Larry” on The Chappelle Show livens up the Skull Lounge for three nights only. Rawlkings took over where Dave Chappelle left off on the show, a huge undertaking for him that went well for him. This is an 18 and over show, so don’t bring the kids. Got get your tickets in time at http://www.vortexcomedy.com/.
Nigel Dupree with Breaking Vegas and Citizen Icon at The Hard Rock Café
February 19th
One of our own bands from Kennesaw Georgia, Nigel Dupree is onstage at The Hard Rock Café with Breaking Vegas and Citizen Icon. This is a newer band, formed in ‘09. Nigel grew up with the best of the best Rock and Rollers, forming within him a dream of being a Rock Star. Nigel is the son of Jackyls Jesse James Dupree. He’s on a mission to soar and no less, and with him are Josh Hilton on Bass and Adam Townsend on the drums.
Citizen Icon (read detailed TheRealAtlanta.com coverage) is also a group out of Atlanta and is nothing to take lightly. A rock show for sure, this is another team that’s only been around a little while although they all have been members of successful bands beforehand. Breaking Vegas, another group out of Atlanta, was formed in ’08 and rocks with a flavor of their own. All three of these groups will be awaiting your arrival ready to show you how to really rock at The Hard Rock Café. Get your tickets at the door or by going to www.ticketalternative.com
The Larry Griffith Band at Beluga Martini Bar
February 19th
One of the winners of the 2005 People’s Choice Award and 2006 Best CD for the album “High Wire Walkin”, The Larry Griffith Band will be at the Beluga Martini Bar on Friday the 19th with the Blues they’re known for and their fun mix of new and old R&B, old Rock and Roll, and ’70 hits. Prior to starting his highly entertaining band, Griffith performed as a drummer for Taj Mahal, Sean Costello and Best New Artist winner Susan Tedeschi, to name a few. Griffith is an award winning singer/songwriter/performer that picked up the electric guitar and never looked back. Lots of fun awaits you starting at 10:30, so you’ll want to get a good table and your favorite martini.
Beluga Martini Bar is famous in Atlanta for their fine cocktails and for service that can’t be beat. Six days a week you can find live entertainment for your dancing enjoyment in Buckhead at the place with the top reputation and with some of the best bartenders a martini could ask for. For more information on Belugas location and to see their events page listing a two month schedule of top-rate entertainment you’ll want to visit their website at http://www.belugamartinibar.com/.
Last Comic Standing Winner Josh Blue at the Punchline
February 19th -21st
This guy is funny! Blue has Cerebral Palsy and shares many of his obstacles and experiences in life with his audience to keep you holding your sides with laughter. Blue has been on The Ellen Degeneres Show talking about his artwork and Paralympic Team experience. For tickets and seating go to http://www.punchline.com/shows.asp?showdate=2/19/2010
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