Margaret Mitchell House July 4 Celebration: Free Weekend

Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, 2009
Noon – 5:00 PM

The Margaret Mitchell House has something new to offer visitors of all ages!  A new and enhanced visitor experience at the historic Margaret Mitchell House, complete with new exhibitions on the life of Margaret Mitchell and Gone With the Wind the movie, debuts over the July 4 weekend.

Enjoy two days of free, fun-filled, family-friendly activities including tours of Mitchell’s apartment where Gone With the Wind was written, dancing, croquet, games, face painting, homemade ice cream, arts and crafts, living history performances, and Gone With the Wind trivia and prizes.  Kids enjoy a special 1920s dress up area and food and beverage from Mary Mac’s Tea Room are available for purchase.

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The fine folks at Cost Plus World Market are at it again with their amazing sales!  They might be able to offer you the world, but this week they are focused on celebrating America by offering its citizens an awesome opportunity to save on our 4th of July BBQs

Still no plans for the 4th?  Well, BiB to the rescue!  Right now you can save $60 on four-packs to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s “All American Celebration.” 

On Saturday, July 4 at 8PM, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will join forces with the U.S. Army Chorus at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park in Alpharetta. The show will feature patriotic sing-alongs and a special fireworks celebration following the concert.  For a mere $75, The Family Four Pack includes 4 General Admission Lawn Tickets, 4 Lawn Chair Rentals, 4 Food Baskets, and 1 Parking Pass ($18.75 a person).  This event promises to be exciting and fun, and would be a terrific way to celebrate our nation’s Birthday!

**the offer is valid on 4 more shows between now and August 15th**

In the days of the European Royal courts, its was a sign of affluence to be pale—proving that you spend your days inside as opposed to working in the fields.  My how times have changed!  These days, tanning is a beauty trend, and we are all working class!  I guess you could even say the we’ve done a complete 180, because those of us tightening our belts in this recession are waylaying unnecessary expenses like tanning and remaining pale-ish these summer months.  But who doesn’t like a good 4th of July bronze to brighten your patriotic spirits?!  We have the solution: The Summer House Tanning

4th Of July Specials!
-Get 25% off Any Package!
-Get 20% off 2nd Package!                                                                                                                                   ( This Offer Valid Same Day Of Purchase Only!)

-Buy Any 5 Tans Get 5 Free!

Lotion Specials

-15 % Off any lotion $50 or More.                                                            

 -Buy any lotion $80 or More and get 3 Free Tans!

*$50 Fantasy Tans!! (Originally $65 & by Appointment Only!)

 *LOTION BUY BACK SPECIAL:

Time for a new bottle of tanning lotion?  Choose any NEW BOTTLE from their selection and they will buy back your OLD BOTTLE!  If you trade in your bottle and buy a new one that retails for:

-$40-$60 = they will buy your old for $5

-$61-$99 = they will buy your old for $10

-$100-$128 = they will buy your old for $12

Every Friday we are providing you with a sneak preview of a home not yet on the market in Buckhead, or profile a home with that we consider to be a great buy in Buckhead.   Anna and Claire have access to an inventory of unlisted properties which is just one advantage of working with us when looking for a home.   Please check out the Meet Anna & Claire page for more information on our Real Estate credentials and backgrounds.

As Realtors and Bargainers our goal is to keep you in the loop of the latest and greatest Real Estate Bargains in Buckhead.  

6/26/09

Bargains In Buckhead brings you another sneak preview of a Buckhead listing in the popular Meadowbrook neighborhood.  This is a 3 Bedroom 2 Bath renovated home with a new master suite addition, hardwood floors, separate dining,walk out backyard and much more.  Your only way in is to contact Claire or Anna bargainsinbuckhead@gmail.com Pricing and more pics available upon request. 

I always find that as the temperature and humidity rise, so does my hankering for a patio and margarita!  But, just because the season has changed, it does not mean the economy has, and those ventures out for Fresh-Mex can really add up.  Thankfully, a great Buckhead stand-by is looking out for us, offering the coupons below:

In addition to these great savings, you can find more deals on their website, like Trivia Night and $2.50 beers!

It doesn’t take much to be fashion forward in the summer months in the ATL,  as long as you have some white and black  tanks and a fabulous pair of earrings or a necklace you are all set.  The Buckhead Betties are now sporting the latest styles from Isobel jewelry that is fashionable and affordable.  You can find this jewelry line at some of our favorite boutiques including: Sage, Sandpiper, Market and Boogaloos.  I am loving iSobels’s turqoise cross designs (photographed left) and her big fun earrings.  Isobel will be one of 8 artists at the Art Show at the Galleries of Peachtree Hills this Friday and Saturday.   In addition the jewels on display Isobel enjoys doing custom pieces for those of us who have something specific in mind you can contact her directly  at  isobel_jewelry@yahoo.com .

 In the spirit of being a recessionista Isobel will be offering everything at her booth for 30% OFF.   In addition to the discounts all visitors will have a chance to win some fun door prizes donated by all of the artists.

Living Spaces 3rd Annual Art Show

Living Spaces Showroom  Friday June 26 4PM- 9 PM and June 26, Saturday 11AM- 4PM. Living Spaces is a kitchen and bath showroom featuring high end custom cabinetry.

Address425 Peachtree Hills Ave., Unit #2 (adjacent to ADAC, Just off of Piedmont Rd. and Lindbergh Dr.) www.lspaces.com 404 841- 2347.  Easy and Free Parking.

We’re sending you outside- the-perimeter and into the wild this weekend for the Dunwoody Nature Center’s Annual Butterfly Festival.  An annual favorite, this event features discovery stations, crafts, food, gifts and a giant Greathouse Butterfly Farm tent filled with lively butterflies and beautiful flowers. 

HOURS

DNC Members-Only Early Entry: 9:30-10:30 am

General Public: 10:30 am – 2:00 pm

ADMISSION

Members: $4 child/$8 adult

Nonmembers: $5 child/$10 adult

Children 2 years and under are free.

No advance purchase. Timed entry wristbands for Butterfly Tent issued at admissions, 150 per half hour – first come, first served. No refund or cancellation due to rain – event will take place as scheduled, rain or shine.

An added bonus for the parents is Monarchs and  Margaritas on Friday night:

Friday, June 26, 6-8 pm

• Hundreds of Butterflies
• Live Music
• Light Appetizers
• Beer
• Margaritas

TICKETS
Members $25

General Public $30

Grown-ups get a sneak peak at the Butterfly Tent as well as drinks and appetizers during the popular Monarchs & Margaritas! Proceeds benefit Dunwoody Nature Center. Admission includes 1 drink ticket and light appetizers. Advance purchase recommended due to sell-out likelihood; must be 21 years old to attend. Call the office at 770-394-3322 for credit card payments or stop by M-F, 9am – 5 pm.

Whole Foods is hosting a techie recyling day this Saturday at the West Paces location from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.   Here is your chance to unload your old, unused computer equipment for a worthy cause. Touch the Future’s Reboot^TM  program will be collecting old computers and their accessories to be refurbished for people with disabilities as well as healthy seniors and disadvantaged communities.  Any computer parts unable to be refurbished are recycled.  The following items will be accepted:  computers, monitors, printers, copiers, laptops, PDAs, cell phones, business phone systems, calculators, keyboards, mice, typewriters, and Assistive Technology equipment for disabled personnel working in an office i.e. special chair, wrist pads, ball mouse, foot rest

And if you hit the recycle day at 2PM you can be a FREE taster of the Buckhead Burger Grill Off at 2 p.m that will be held in Whole Foods parking lot.

Slow Food Atlanta and the Peachtree Road Farmers Market are hosting their annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, June 27 at noon.  This will be a special treat for the whole family, and nothing is better on a hot summer day than homeade ice cream!
 
Slow Food Atlanta is seeking both contestants and tasters for this year’s Ice Cream Social fundraiser! There, Slow Food’s fans will get the opportunity to vote for the best homemade, old-fashioned — but not necessarily traditional — ice cream flavor!
 
The contestants will include renowned local chefs and ambitious amateurs alike. Ron Eyester (Food 101 Morningside), Shaun Doty (Shaun’s), Cynthia Wong (Cakes & Ale), Ford Frye (JCT Kitchen) and Chrysta Umberger (Restaurant Eugene) are already on-board.
 
Contestants are asked to provide at least two gallons of homespun ice cream made from fresh ingredients. Slow Food Atlanta will provide all utensils and an eager ice cream-eating public.
 
Tickets will be $10 each, and will earn Slow Food fans a taste of each flavor and a chance to win valuable prizes. (Children under 5 are FREE) Proceeds benefit the Atlanta Chapter of Slow Food International and the Peachtree Road Farmers Market. Tickets can be purchased on-line (BrownPaperTickets.com), or at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market, every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
 
If you have any questions or would like to register as a contestant, please contact Judith Winfrey at Judith@loveislovefarm.com or Ashley Hall at aghall@yahoo.com.