Georgia Real Estate Voice: Georgia: Atlanta: Midtown

Dogwood Fest 2011 - The 75th Annual Dogwood Fest in Atlanta is this weekend April 16th and 17th, 2011.   All of Atlanta's festivals make it a great city to live in.  The Dogwood Fest will be held at Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta, next to the Atlanta Botanical Garden.   This free art festival will have 4 stages with live music, a kids area, artist market, lots of food and a disc dog competition.  If you didn't know, Piedmont Park is a great place for dog lovers and most weekends you'll see dogs and their owners out there playing.

One of the cool things at the Dogwood Fest this year is the 9 story Seattle ferris wheel built in 1963.  Does that count as vintage?  Anyway, the view from that will be pretty cool overlooking midtown Atlanta and Piedmont Park.

In addition to the Dogwood Festival in Midtown, over in Candler Park near Little 5 Points the Sweetwater Fest will be going on.  I hope you'll take time this weekend to enjoy all that Atlanta has to offer.

For all your real estate needs in Midtown Atlanta, contact Jen Bowman, Broker Associate with Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners at 404-456-5024.

Wine Tasting - Cooking Class to Benefit Atlanta Community Food Bank - The holidays are upon us and more focus is given to those in need. On Monday December 7, 2009 there is a Simple Abundance class, Wine Makes the Holidays at the Cook's Warehouse in Midtown / Ansley in Atlanta, GA.

The cost is $55 per person and 100% of the tuition benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank's program Open Table.  The demonstration and tasting is from 7 to 9 p.m.

At this class you'll learn how to prepare some delicious appetizers paired perfectly with wine.

• Herbed Cheesecake
• Smoked Trout Mousse
• Roasted Beef Tenderloin
• Tomato Goat Cheese Fondue
• Double Chocolate Pate

Learn to prepare each of these delicious dishes and the perfect wines to serve. The evening includes wine tastings sponsored by Sherlock's Wine Merchant and a chance to win tasty door prizes provided by Atlanta Beverage, Bella Cucina Artful Foods, Cabot Cheese and Via Elisa Authentic Fresh Pasta.

The Simple Abundance Class - Wine Makes the Holidays will be held at The Cook's Warehouse - Midtown/Ansley: 1544 Piedmont Road, Ste. 403-R, Atlanta GA 30324.  Buy Tickets for Wine Makes the Holidays.

Donations of time, money or food can be made to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Lots of help is needed not just around the holidays but all year. Summer time is when there is a great need for donations too.

If you or someone you know is in need of food here is the list of food pantries throughout Georgia provided by United Way of Metro Atlanta.

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in or around Atlanta, GA contact Realtor Jen Bowman, Broker Associate & e-PRO with Success Realty at 404-456-5024. If you are a real estate agent, I'm also looking for people to join my team.

Fest of Ales and Scarecrows in the Garden - An annual fall tradition, Scarecrows in the Garden showcases dozens of scarecrows stuffed by local organizations, businesses and individuals. Scarecrows are displayed throughout Southern Seasons Garden and Children's Garden along with wonderful and creative seasonal decorations.

Last Year we attended the Scarecrows in the Garden event at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. There was great live music, cool things to see and cold beverages. It's back again and this Thursday night October 29, 2009 seems like the night to be there from 5 to 10 p.m. 

• Seasonal brews available for $3.50
• "Beer School" sponsored by Hop City
• Live music by Banjolicious.
• Experience Scarecrows in the Garden
• Moore in America art exhibit
• Watch as the sun sets over the Atlanta skyline
• Bring a flashlight to explore the scarecrows throughout the Southern Seasons Garden
• Great Chefs of Atlanta Pumpking Carving Contest from 7 - 8 p.m.
• Art and Ale: Meet several featured artists during Fest of Ales in the Garden Gift Shop.   Receive 10 percent off (Members 20 percent) all artwork purchases.

Tickets are $15 each and free for members of the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is pretty big considering it's location in midtown Atlanta. GA. Its 30 acres and located next to Piedmont Park. 1345 Piedmont Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30309-3366. This event is  just another reason why Atlanta GA is a great place to live.

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in or around Atlanta, GA contact Realtor Jen Bowman, Broker Associate & e-PRO with Success Realty at 404-456-5024. If you are a real estate agent, I am also looking for people to join my team.

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