April 2
VSA Arts of Georgia presents No Limits, a statewide, juried exhibition of visual arts on saturday, april 2, from 7 to 10 p.m. Works will include paintings, drawings, collages, photography, sculpture, video and mixed Media. no limits will be held at Mason Murer fine art, 199 armour Drive. vsa arts of georgia is a nonprofit providing access to the arts for people with disabilities. vsaartsga.org
one hundred companies participated in our event. for a full line up of events, visit. ferialatinaonline.com.
April 23
The Magic of Life 5K inaugural run and walk through virginia highland starts at 9 a.m. on saturday, april 23, at virginia and greencove avenues. Race proceeds benefit the Magic of life foundation, whose mission is to celebrate, educate and support cancer survivors. to register, visit active.com or molfi.org.
April 25
April 17
atlantic station will host Feria Latina 2011 on sunday, april 17, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. the event is a celebration of the diversity of latin american culture with a day of performances by some of the best latin artists, contests, giveaways, company exhibitions, arts and crafts and international food. last year, over 35,000 people in attendance and over
HomeAid Atlanta’s 10th annual Essentials for Young Lives Drive takes place april 25 to May 2 in honor of Mother’s Day. the drive is a community-wide effort to collect essentials such as diapers, baby wipes, baby food and formula for homeless infants and toddlers in metro atlanta. Businesses, community organizations and individuals are encouraged to participate in the drive by donating essential baby items. all donated items will be distributed to local shelters serving homeless mothers and their children. for more information, including drop-off locations, visit homeaidatlanta.org/dropoff.
April 28
the Piedmont Park conservancy will hold its 15th annual Landmark Lunch on thursday, april 28, 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Promenade. attendees will dine on locally-sourced food and get an up-close look at the park’s new legacy fountain, which features 70 jets and leD lights. tickets are $125. piedmontpark.org
April 30
Atlanta BeltLine Running Series kicks off with the atlanta Beltline northside 5K on saturday, april 30, starting at 8 a.m. this 5K is a run/walk on the atlanta Beltline northside trail through tanyard creek and howard Parks and along streets of collier hills, collier hills north, and ardmore Park neighborhoods. for more information and to register, visit run.beltline.org.
May 1
happens on the sunday of the inman Park festival and is bound to be the most festive and funkiest footrace ever. to register, visit marylinfoundation.org.
MORE HAPPENINGS!
The 2011 Rocket Run & Caterpillar Cruise 5K is sunday, May 1 at 8:32 a.m. Put on your running shoes and your most creative running garb. this year’s 5K, organized by and benefiting the Mary lin education foundation, will include a costumed Runner Prize and a caterpillar team prize (seven or more runners tethered together in costume or not). the race
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April 23
The Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt will be held saturday, april 23, 10 a.m. to noon at callanwolde fine arts center, 980 Briarcliff Road. the eggstravaganza features thousands of candy-filled eggs to find (including three golden “prize” eggs), atlanta Braves games & prizes, and a chance to meet the easter Bunny. there will be baked goods for sale, arts and crafts for kids, as well as a live performance to entertain kids and grown-ups alike. egg hunts will be set up for three age groups, with newborns to age 2 hunting at 11:15 a.m.; ages 3 to 5 at 11:30 a.m.; and ages 6 and up at 11:45 a.m. Bring your own easter basket. no parking onsite, but free parking and shuttle bus service will be available beginning at 9:30 a.m. at emory university Briarcliff campus, 1256 Briarcliff Road. tickets for eggstravaganza are $10 for children 12 and under if purchased online or $12 at the door. callanwolde.org. Avery Bed $1199 Queen / $1325 King
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