Love him or hate him, it’s hard to think of Memphis without Elvis Presley, its most famous son. To his credit, Elvis never felt he outgrew his hometown, even after becoming one of the biggest stars in the world. His family home, Graceland, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, gives visitors an [...]
Need a theater fix? Alltop has a Theatre page that features the nation’s top blogs about the industry — including Encore Atlanta!
If you’re unfamiliar with how Alltop works, start a free account and then start browsing the topics that interest you most. When you find a website you like, click a little box to the [...]
Hey foodies! Pick up a knife and fork and loosen your belts — the Celebrity Chef Tour will be in Atlanta on Aug. 12th and 13th at the Four Seasons Hotel’s Park 75 restaurant.
The dinner series will feature the work of three top American chefs: Chef Robert Gerstenecker, Chef Edward Lee and Chef James Lewis. [...]
Family vacations don’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Try using these nine thrifty travel tips from consumer savings expert, Andrea Woroch, to save some money on your next vacation.
Discover off-peak destinations — The United States is a big country. This means there are nearly unlimited places to travel. Los Angeles and San [...]
Even if you can’t get away this summer, you still need to relax and enjoy time away from work. Here are some fun, unusual ways to chill out, recharge your batteries and feel refreshed— all without leaving home. Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson, MD, author of Energy Healing, The Essentials of Self Care, shares her tips [...]
Attention aspiring writers: If you’re looking for a place to hone your skills and learn how to make a living, the Scribblers’ Retreat Writers’ Conference is coming to the Lodge on Sea Island August 11-13.
The non-profit organization’s mission is to encourage literacy by producing conferences designed to “stimulate the writing side of literacy” that provide [...]
With gas prices rising, out-of-state family road trips may not be in the cards this year. Don’t count a family vacation completely out though; there are several ways to stay cool in Georgia this summer. Here are some of our favorites:
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Callaway Gardens Pine Mountain is hosting summer beach fun for the whole [...]
For less than what it costs to visit a big-box multiplex, families can enjoy movies in the atmospheric Fox Theater all summer long.
Movie tickets are $8 and are available for purchase at the Fox Theatre Box Office and through Ticketmaster. All tickets are general admission. Guests who arrive an hour prior to screenings can enjoy [...]
Summer is here, and for many that means it is time for vacation! Traveling requires putting furry friends in a kennel or doggie day care center like Camp Bow Wow or Wag-a-Lot. If you can’t bear to part with your pet, Heidi Ganahl, the CEO and founder of Camp Bow Wow, offers these tips on [...]
Every summer, Atlantans try their best to withstand 90-plus degree temperatures and off-the-chart humidity without wilting. When they can no longer stay cooped up with igloo-like air conditioning and find themselves outdoors watching the pavement undulate and steam, it’s under the shady refuge of patio umbrellas that they seek relief, frosty cocktails and tasty victuals. [...]
Things that we take for granted — clean water, abundant food, shelter, vaccines, schools — are a luxury for kids in developing nations. To prove this point and show Atlantans how they can help, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF set up a weeklong interactive exhibit called The UNICEF Experience at Lenox Square mall last month.
