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Visit to a Spectacular Place

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ImageThis is BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.  A Mandir is a Hindu place of worship. My photos don’t do it justice. It left me in awe and and in an overwhelming sense of peace.  No photos can be taken inside.

This Mandir was inaugurated in 2007. More than 34,000 individual pieces were carved by hand in India, shipped to the USA and assembled in Lilburn Georgia like a grand 3 D puzzle. It is amazing!

ImageMandir is comprised of 3 different types of stone, Turkish Limestone, Italian Marble, and Indian Pink Sandstone.

IMG_1585This is an unbelievable  experience.

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Recap Plaza Fiesta

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ImagePlaza Fiesta is on Buford Highway. It is a trip into another culture. You can get anything, anything you want. Do you need a western saddle? Check. Boots? Check. Jewelry? Check. Pastries? Check.

ImageA beautiful yellow gown? Check. But the best part is the food court!ImageImageThis is where I dined. It was awesome!ImageThey said this was a grilled fish, and it was delicious. It came with rice and salad and tons of french fries. I really cannot wait to go back to try a different place. There were two restaurants near the food court that were packed in the back, so, that should be something good to try. 

Let me know if you have been and what you liked there! and share some photos!

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Your DeKalb Farmers Market!

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ImageThere are so many Farmers Markets in Atlanta. Local neighborhoods have them. One of the oldest is Your DeKalb Farmers Market.  I was on my way to Sherry’s Produce in Tucker and decided to see where Brockett Road would take me. It took me to Ponce de Leon, which took me to Your DeKalb Farmers Market! Here’s the thing, no photos can be taken inside. So, you have to go yourself. What do they have there, EVERYTHING! They have fruits and vegetables, cool ones you’ve never seen before, fresh fresh seafood and meat, pasta and sauce, oh and spices galore and breads and fresh cut flowers.

Here’s what I picked up.ImageWhoops, see the pickles? They have a deli too!

So, I have to show you Sherry’s Produce, the Buford Highway Farmers Market and any other market you would like to see, leave a comment.

One last photo, just a painting that makes me happy! Have a great weekend!

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Zoo Atlanta

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ImageZoo Atlanta is the perfect destination for your Staycation! It was a beautiful cool day, so the animals were out and active (for the most part.) The pandas were so cute and growing up so fast.

ImageImageThey have lots of new animals and cool plants. They are updating a lot of the animals habitats.

ImageIsn’t this cat beautiful? There are so many babies at the zoo right now. You need to check it out.

The gorillas were a hoot.ImageThis little guy had everyone in stitches. But the big guy watching over everything was the best.ImageDoesn’t he just look like a dad?

The lion cubs were sacked out. Adorable!ImageOh and a noteworthy fact, they sell beer at the zoo. I don’t think they sell much of it though, I don’t think they knew where they were, when I, oh I mean the person in front of me ordered one.

Get out there yourself and enjoy the zoo!

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Free Movies Under the Stars All over Atlanta

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Alpharetta/John’s Creek: Movies in the Park

May 17: Disney’s Frozen

Atlantic Station: Movies in Central ParkImage

May 15: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (Autism Awareness night)

May 22: Crazy, Stupid, Love

May 29: Breakfast at Tiffany’s

June 5: Frozen Sing-Along

June 12: Hairspray (2007)

June 19: Honey I Shrunk the Kids

June 26: Up

July 3: Man of Steel

July 10: Jurassic Park

July 17: Star Trek: Into Darkness

July 24: Wimbledon

July 31: All About Eve

Aug. 7: Clueless

B98.5 “B at the Movies”: Multiple locations

May 10: Saving Mr. Banks (Suwanee Town Center )

May 24: Despicable Me 2 (Riverside Park)

May 31: Mr. Peabody & Sherman (Laurel Park)

June 7: Frozen (Drake Field)

June 14: Mr. Peabody &  Sherman (Briscoe Park)

June 21: Mr. Peabody & Sherman (Taylor Farm Park)

June 28:  Frozen (Brook Run Park)

July 12: TBA (Rhodes Jordan Park)

July 19: TBA (Riverside Park)

July 26: TBA (Lillian Webb Park)

August 2: TBA (Friendship Community Park)

August 16: TBA (Veterans Park)

August 23: TBA (Suwanee Town Center) 

Town Brookhaven: Movies on the Town

May 29: Frozen

June 5: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

June 12: Mr. Peabody & Sherman

June 19: The Lego Movie

June 26: Princess Bride

July 10: Despicable Me 2

July 17: Footloose (1984)

July 24: Roman Holiday

July 31: Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Buford, Mall of Georgia: Movies Under the Stars

May 24: Despicable Me 2                                                             

May 31: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

June 7: Frozen                                         

June 14: Man of Steel

June 21: Iron Man 3

June 28: Mr. Peabody & Sherman

July 4:   The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

July 12: Rio 2

July 19: The Great Gatsby

July 26: The Lego Movie

Candler Park: Candler Park Movie Night

May 10: Remember the Titans

August 2: The Lego Movie

August 9: Karate Kid

August 16: My Big Fat Greek Wedding

August 23: Monsters, Inc.

Canton (Brown Park): Movies in the Park

August 30: Rio 2

September 27: The Lego Movie

October 25: How to Train Your Dragon 2

Clayton County: Movies Under the Stars

June 7: Frozen (Flat Shoals Park)

July 26: Man of Steel (Panhandle Park)

August 9: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (International Park: The Beach)

September 13: The Lego Movie (Gerald Matthews Sports Complex)

October 18: The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Dahlonega  (Hancock Park): Movies Under the Stars

May 9: Despicable Me 2

June 13: Frozen

Dawsonville on Lake Lanier(War Hill Park): Movies in the Park

June 6: Frozen

Douglasville (O’Neal Plaza): Friday Night Flicks

June 6: Despicable Me 2

Emory Point: Movies and Music

May 15: The Great Gatsby

May 29: Frozen

June 12: Mr. Peabody & Sherman

June 26: The Lego Movie

July 10: Rio 2

July 24: TBA

August 7: Despicable Me 2

August 21: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Georgia Tech: Dodd After Dark (Grant Field, Bobby Dodd Stadium)

Friday, July 11: Muppets Most Wanted

Friday, July 18: Captain America : The Winter Soldier

Hapeville (Hapeville Football Field): Movie Nights Under the Stars

May 16: Iron Man 3

June 20: Frozen

 

 

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The Great Gatsby at Emory Point (Check Emory Point’s Facebook for specials)

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  Movies & Music  

Thursday, May 15: Movies & Music at Emory Point
The Great Gatsby
The Park at Emory Point
Music and activites begin at 6 p.m.
Movie begins at sundown

Enjoy complimentary live music and movies in The Park every other Thursday through August 21. Bring a blanket to enjoy lawn seating, and be sure to check Facebook for special dining deals perfect for a picnic dinner!

  

 

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Atlantic Station

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ImageI thought Atlantic Station might be an obvious “StayCation” idea, but until I went there myself I was a little hesitant. The last few times I had gone, it was not as populated as it was today, so, I felt totally safe and happy. There are so many stores and restaurants.  It is Atlantic Station Restaurant week this week, May 12 – 18 and benefits Autism Speaks at lunch and dinner. Participating Restaurants include: Chick-a-Biddy, Lobby Bar and Bistro, Meehan’s Public House, Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro, Atlantic Grill, California Pizza Kitchen, Rosa Mexicano, Strip and Yard House.

I had lunch at Atlantic Grill, it was very good. Meatloaf sandwich, yummy! I know the fries look meh, but they were really good too. Service was excellent. When I left the restaurant, I crossed the street to take a photo. A very nice security guard stopped to tell me I could not take pictures. I think that is crazy so here are a couple I took.

ImageImageThen I ran into H&M. Whew it is a tough shopping environment. Lot’s of deals. I got two skirts for $10.00 and a shirt for $5.99.

ImageSo have fun at Atlantic Station but don’t take any photos, crazy I know!

Fun things to do in Atlanta, GA