Out-to-eat and catching a movie (or vice versa, depending on your preference).  It's the iconic American night out, right?  What's better than sitting down to a table of your favorite "bar & grill" food and then transporting yourself into cinematic depths of the latest "must see movie"? Increasingly, pairing the two dinner-movie combo together has become... [Read more...]

Many people are picketing BP gas stations with the intention of hurting the oil companies deep pockets.  Even artists and rock groups are joining the boycott bandwagon.  There's even a Facebook group that aims to organize a nationwide boycott of the brand - all to voice the public's discontent with the way BP has managed the disastrous oil leak... [Read more...]

When was the last time you took the fam to the Atlanta Zoo?  They're doing something new there that I'm proud to say is somewhat environmentally responsible.    Recently, they opened a new exhibit titled - get this - " Trader's Alley: Wildlife's Fading Footprints."  It's a new area dedicated to animals that are targeted for illegal trade and... [Read more...]

Even though the NBA season is over, kids who aspire to play the game still have basketball heavy on their mind.  Summer time is their chance to get out on the courts and try all the new moves that they've been watching the pros do, just in time to get ready for team tryouts at their school in the fall. Elite Hoops will be hosting the 5th annual summer... [Read more...]

 Toy Story 3 hits theatres this weekend!  Are your kids fans?  The Disney Store over at North Point Mall had some cool Toy Story activities for the tots the past couple weekends and judging from the turnout, the movie will do VERY well at the box office.  Need a few more reason to go?  Well, rumor has it that the production company Pixar did such a good... [Read more...]

For those of us who work in offices or at desks all day long, let's face it, one of the toughest things to do is to not "over-snack."  Seriously, I can't tell you how hard it is for me not to hit up the vending machines in our break room every hour.  Those 75 cent candy bars, chips and cookies can not only start to eat a hole in your pocket, but also your diet. ... [Read more...]

The next Alive After Five will be Thursday, June 17th. The music line up includes Marietta's own Pet Rock at the Square, Bandwidth playing at Plum Tree Village and Wax Poets playing at the Sweet Pea Cottage. This is one of the best and most classic of the summer events that Roswell has to offer. The entire downtown Roswell area comes alive with music, street... [Read more...]

Looking for something to do with the little ones?  Well, are they fans of Toy Story?  If so, head over to the Disney Store at North Point Mall.  Over the next few weekends they will be holding serveral Toy Story themed events and activities.  Here is a schedule: June 5: Craft Activity & Photo Opportunity, 11am - 2pm June 12: Bingo, Session 1 at... [Read more...]

So Max your Jack Russel Terrier feels that he’s responsible enough to drive a car, huh? Just kidding, we’re talking about pet licenses for your pet’s collar. The Atlanta Humane Society requires all the pets here to have a license. This isn’t so much about you as a pet parent as it is about them as an animal. Pet licenses are important because they... [Read more...]