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2015 Museum Week in Atlanta, 2 for 1 entry and more

From April 25-May1 you can score big savings at dozens of different Atlanta area tourist attractions. It’s all being done in conjunction with the 2015 American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Annual Meeting in Atlanta and part of Museum Week. The theme “Discover What’s New,” this first annual Museum Week is designed to invite people to explore the diverse cultural offerings the city has to offer.

“The hope is that thousands of people will take advantage of all the special exhibitions hosted that week,” said Mary Pat Matheson, the executive director of the Atlanta Botanical Garden and the PR & Marketing Chair for the AAM 2015 Annual Meeting. “We encourage people to explore places that are new to them and to expand their understanding of the wealth of choices they have in Atlanta.”

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Rainforest Adventures at Center for Puppetry Arts is great for crawlers to 7YO

Puppets and animals, well more specifically animal puppets-what’s not to like? That’s the overall story behind the latest show at Center for Puppetry Arts. Center for Puppetry Arts is the largest organization in the United States that is devoted to the art of puppetry. If you’re only vision of a puppet is something that slips over your hand then you need to pay them a visit.

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Our Christmas holiday giveaway for 2 $50 Fandango gift cards

This December we’ve given away a handful of stuff. I can understand why some people wouldn’t like some of the items. Tools-you don’t do DIY. Music/electronics-to you music peaked when The Association broke up. (I feel you on that BTW.) However, this giveaway is truly one that every reader can embrace. It’s for 2-$50 gift cards to the movies courtesy of Fandango.

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Gustafer Yellowgold’s Wisdom Tooth-coming to Duluth on 11/22

Gustafer Yellowgold is a friendly yellow creature that came from the sun. He lives in the Minnesota woods, as all aliens do, and goes about on magical adventures. More importantly, Gustafer is the musical storybook that was created by Morgan Taylor. Gustafer Yellowgold’s Wisdom Tooth of Wisdom is Taylor’s sixth release in the series. It’s a giddy, laid back journey of light jangle pop that’ll subdue with little effort. Morgan and Gustafer are coming to Duluth on 11/22 to Red Clay Music Foundry for an all ages show at 11:00 AM.

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Family volunteering in Atlanta with The Nature Conservancy on October 25

Rare are the volunteering opportunities for children. Having worked in the non-profit sector for a number of years I know that there are various reasons for this. It is a special day when volunteer sessions; that are more than just busy work happen for families. However, on October 25 there are three family volunteering opportunities around the city in Fulton and DeKalb County.

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Cirque Du Soleil’s #Amaluna drops your jaw and flips the plot a little

To an extent you know what to expect from a Cirque show. The shows that Cirque Du Soleil put on are so remarkable that their first name has become an adjective that everyone knows. They can make the simple amazing and the sublime superior. Amaluna is playing at Atlantic Station through November 30 under the famed blue-and-yellow tent.

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Our Halloween costume and party trends for 2014 from Buy Costumes #ad

Oh, suddenly it’s the middle of September and you’re starting to think about Halloween? Time goes by quickly, but this time of year seems it seems to be on treadmill for us. So, Halloween is just over a month away and you’re noodling some costume ideas…we’ve created some tips and trends for kids, adults and your parties from Buy Costumes.

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X Games superstar and professional skateboarder P-Rod coming to Atlanta this weekend

If you’re a skateboarder or into amazing athleticism, you’re going to want to see what Cricket Wireless is bringing to Atlanta. Skateboarding legend P-Rod will be in Atlanta from September 12-13 doing live appearances, autograph sessions, tricks, selfies and there will be tons of giveaways too.

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