Thursday, October 6, 2011
The weather is planning to cooperate, so make the most of it.
Music Under the Stars and Taste of Tucker 2011 When/Where: Saturday, Oct. 8, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Tucker First United Methodist Church, 5095 LaVista Road, Tucker. Why Go: Another annual festival returns this weekend with more music, more food and more activities for the whole fam. Enjoy live performances from The Forgiven, Sozo and more for Music Under the Stars and Battle of the Praise Bands; sample food from Sangria's, Riverside Pizza, Marlow's Tavern and other local eateries. Pricing: Free admission, and food sample plates cost $1 to $4. Health Fair at Living Grace Lutheran Church When/Where: Saturday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m.-noon, Living Grace Lutheran Church, 1812 Cooledge Road, Tucker. Why Go: Living Grace Lutheran Church is having a day to …
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Fall festivals, laughter yoga and more.
Rivers Alive Volunteer Opportunity When/Where: Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m., Twin Brothers Lakes on Historic Johns Homestead Property, 3071 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker. Why Go: The Tucker Civic Association is asking volunteers to preserve a great piece of land that has two lakes, a dam, wetlands and wildlife as part of the statewide waterway cleanup effort of Rivers Alive. Picking up trash and removing an old wooden structure will be on the list of duties. Pricing: Open to all. Sign up for the day by emailing parks@tuckercivic.org Racing for Grace: 10K/5K Peachtree Qualifier Race When/Where: Saturday, Oct. 1, 8 a.m., St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 4882 Lavista Road, Tucker. Why Go: Keep up that summer workout routine with a 5K or, if you'…
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Pots and plants, dog grooming, a 5K run/walk and more.
Business After Hours When/Where: Thursday, Sept. 22, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Smoke Rise Country Club, 4900 Chedworth Drive, Stone Mountain. Why Go: Open to the community, Business After Hours is an event that allows guests to mingle and network with 50 to 80 professionals. Appetizers and a cash bar will be available, and golfers can also participate in a nine-hole golf event beforehand at 3 p.m. Pricing: $10 per person, and $20 to $25 for the golf event (price of the business event included). Tucker Middle School Health Fair and 5K Run/Walk When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 24, 7 a.m., Tucker Middle School, 2160 Idlewood Road, Tucker. Why Go: The Picture of Health Foundation is having its first annual 5K run/walk at Tucker Middle to raise funds for …
Thursday, September 15, 2011
It looks like it's going to be an artsy weekend, folks.
Oil Painting Workshop When/Where: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17-18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Atlanta Fine Arts Academy, 2200 Northlake Parkway Suite 150, Tucker. Why Go: Bring your own canvas and paint for an oil painting workshop for beginners and intermediates. Painter James Richards, who specializes in landscaping and effectiveness of color use, will teach the class by doing a demonstration and then will let you run wild with painting your own creation. Pricing: $300 per person for both days. RSVP by Friday by calling 770-301-6101 or by emailing candaceart@att.net. "Rio" for Movies on Main When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m., the lawn of the First Baptist Church of Stone Mountain, 5306 Mimosa Drive, Stone Mountain. Why Go: Movies on Main…
Thursday, September 8, 2011
National Preparedness Month, International Cuisine Spectacular, the Yellow Daisy Festival and more.
DeKalb Preparedness Festival When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., First Baptist Church of Tucker, 5073 LaVista Road, Tucker. Why Go: September is National Preparedness Month, and DeKalb County is having its 2nd annual festival on preparing families for manmade and natural emergency situations. See around 35 vendors including DeKalb police and fire, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and Safe Kids of DeKalb. Tons of kids activities, from touring an actual fire truck to playing a scavenger hunt, will also be available. Pricing: Free. International Cuisine Spectacular and Open House When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 10, 10:30 a.m., Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, 1927 Lakeside Parkway…
Thursday, August 25, 2011
End the last full week of August with a bang.
Nancy Creek and Bluegrass Jam at the Old Tucker Fountain When/Where: Sunday, Aug. 28, 6 p.m., the Old Tucker Fountain, 2329 Main Street, Tucker. Why Go: What used to be a pharmacy in Tucker is now the Old Tucker Fountain, which has family-friendly bluegrass music events every Sunday of the year. From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Nancy Creek will perform, and afterward, guests are welcome to play their instruments for a bluegrass jam, so bring those fiddles and banjos. Make sure to try some of their American-style food such as chicken and pork barbecue, burgers, ice cream and milkshakes. Pricing: Free. SKILLA's Pop Up Shop When/Where: Saturday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., ATL Music Room, 4300 Chamblee Tucker Road, Tucker. Why Go: SKILLA, a graphic T-…
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Tons of live music, magic and trivia to survive the heat this weekend.
Karaoke with Ernie at the Watering Hole When/Where: Sunday, July 24, 8 p.m.-midnight, The Watering Hole, 4341 Hugh Howell Road, Tucker. Why Go: Looking for a last hoorah for the weekend? The Watering Hole has karaoke night every Sunday evening. Even if you get tired or your voice gets hoarse, there's plenty of Keno, pool, darts and other goodies to play. Pricing: Free. "Married Alive!" When/Where: Thursday-Saturday, July 21-23, 8 p.m., and Sunday, July 24, 3 p.m., ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. Why Go: ART Station is ending the theatrical season with "Married Alive!", a humorous performance about one old and one new marriage that is sure to touch hearts. Viewers of almost all ages will be able to connect with the too-…
Thursday, July 14, 2011
There are other things going in the area besides the Harry Potter opening: Justin Bieber, chocolate, music and more.
The Rockaholics ATL When/Where: Thursday, July 14, 9 p.m., The Moonshadow Tavern, 3976 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker. Why Go: The classic rock, soul and blues band The Rockaholics ATL will play this Tucker tavern as part of their live music bill for the weekend. The Rockaholics ATL were recently voted as Atlanta's Best Blues Band on ReverbNation and have played at other venues such as Northside Tavern and Fat Matt's Rib Shack. Pricing: Free to watch. Stone Mountain Village: Georgia Military College Open House, "Never Say Never" Movie Showing and Second Annual Back to School Bash When/Where: Friday, July 15, 11 a.m. for open house, Saturday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. for the bash and sunset for the movie, Stone Mountain Village, Main Street…
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Live music, a cruise-in, a game ranch and more.
Tucker Cruise-In When/Where: Saturday, July 9, 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Main Street, Tucker. Why Go: The Tucker Cruise-in gathers together all types of classic cars right on Main Street. It takes place the second Saturday of every month from April to September. For more information, click here. Pricing: $5 registration fee. Free for spectators. Legos: Build and Race When/Where: Saturday, July 9, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library, 952 Leon Street, Stone Mountain. Why Go: Host and volunteer Germaine Schweibinz is providing Legos to kids ages 5 to 12 for an afternoon of block building. He'll instruct children to reach creative heights with constructing Lego creations. Pricing: Free, but it's only open to the first 25 participants…
Thursday, June 30, 2011
We've got you covered on 4th of July activities, in addition to other events.
Feeling patriotic? Here are some activities (including fireworks) going on in the area during the July 4th weekend. Freedom Celebration at Rehoboth Baptist Church When/Where: Sunday, July 3, 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Rehoboth Baptist Church, 2997 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker. Why Go: Claiming to have the biggest fireworks display in Tucker, Rehoboth Baptist Church and Decatur's Peace Baptist Church are hosting an evening of live music, games, food and other activities this Sunday. While there will be lots going on, guests are welcome to pack a picnic and bring lawn chairs to relax for the evening, too. Pricing: Free. Living it Up Friday Night Mature Vibe When/Where: Friday, July 1, 7 p.m., Jay's Place II, 4812 Redan Road, Stone Mountain. Why Go…
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