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Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. is partnering with Ram Racings HotChocolate 15/5k series in 201 4. Last year, the Atlanta Hot Chocolate race raised  $19,322  for Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities (ARMHC).  Each Hot Chocolate 15/5k race features both a 15k (9.3miles) and 5k (3.1miles) distance and all runners are encouraged to join the fun! Participants receive an award winning goodie bag, which they collect at the expo along with their race packet. The chocolate really begins to flow at the Post Race Party where runners enjoy music, a family friendly kid-zone (complete with bounce houses and games) and a finisher’s mugs filled with hot chocolate, chocolate fondue and tasty dippable treats!   The Atlanta race will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2014, at Turner Field. A portion of the proceeds from the Atlanta race will benefit Atlanta's two Ronald McDonald Houses. ARMHC is seeking energetic volunteers to help out race weekend...

  “The finest up-close circus in America.” – Variety ALL–NEW SHOW! 36th SEASON!   It’s the vivacity! It’s the velocity! It’s the LUMINOCITY — the All–New Show from the Big Apple Circus! Now in its 36th Season, the Big Apple Circus celebrates the vitality of life at the city epicenter, the Crossroads of the World! Catch all the verve, the high-spirits and racing-pulse thrills of the World’s Greatest Circus Artists in one ring under our intimate Big Top, where no seat is more than 50 feet from ringside! The Big Apple Circus presents LUMINOCITY in its Atlanta Premiere at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park in Alpharetta from Thursday, January 30 through Monday February 17, 2014.  Venture within the hubbub at the heart of Gotham, where the restless tide of humanity rushes through canyons of skyscrapers and shoals of billboards: The dog-walker, whose rowdy pups perform amazing tricks!  Businesswomen who arrange to meet, soaring high abo...

Avast me hearties! Set sail for a swashbuckling adventure at Fernbank’s   Pirate Day !   Always a swash-buckling good time, Pirate Day returns to Fernbank this Saturday from  10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come aboard for pirate-themed activities including* Recycled Craft Corner 10am-2pm, Great Hall We’d rather walk the plank than throw away old newspapers! In this crafty activity, wee pirates will make their own swords out of newsprint. Atlanta Pirates and Wenches Guild 10am-2pm, Museum-wide Ahoy mateys! Keep an eye out for our special pirate guests.   Pirate Name Generator 10am-2pm, Great Hall Don’t be a scallywag! Ye needs a proper pirate name and we’ll give you one. Walk the Plank Game 10am-2pm, Great Hall Arrrgh! Only the bravest pirates are up to this test of balance. Temporary Pirate Tattoos 10am-2pm, Great Hall (Line closes at 1:30pm) Because every proper pirate needs a tattoo.   Museum Scavenger Hunt 10am-2pm, Great Hall Thar be treasure await...

Looking for fun, FREE things to do this holiday weekend? The Atlanta History Center is hosting a FREE admission day on Martin Luther King Day, and we would like to invite you, your family, your friends, and anyone else you might think of to come celebrate the holiday with us by exploring the history of the region that shaped such an incredible leader. FREE admission includes access to the museum exhibits, living history experiences at the Smith Family Farm and the famous Swan House, and access to the 22 acres of gardens and trails. For more information please visit    www.AtlantaHistoryCenter.com

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A bilingual (Spanish and English) opera, En Mis Palabras is an opera that every student, no matter his or her cultural background, can relate to. Ana Maria struggles with the adolescent dilemma of finding her own voice and figuring out who she is, while her father struggles with the adult dilemma of knowing when and how much to let go so that this young adult may safely develop that sense of self. En Mis Palabras features four singers, guitarist and pianist. • For grades 6-12 • Performance Running Time: 45 minutes • Educational prep materials correspond directly with Common Core Georgia Performance Standards for English Language Arts, Literacy in History/Social Studies, Music and Theater • Admission: $7 per person Community Performances of The Atlanta Opera Studio Tour are designed to make these special student operas available to families, homeschool groups and community organizations. Date/Time: Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 7 p.m. Location: SouthwestPerforming A...