Mine That Bird wins the Derby!

Calvin Borel on a 50-1 longshot wins the Derby by 6 3/4 lengths. That’s the second largest margin after Assault with an eight length margin in 1946. Mine That Bird ran 1 1/4 miles in 2:02.66 minutes and paid $103.20 to win. The second highest paying odds since Donerail won with 91-1 odds in […]

Kentucky Derby

NBC — 4pm

Mint Julep 1 – 2 stems of fresh mint 1 – 2 teaspoons sugar 3 ounces bourbon ice

Muddle mint and sugar together in a tumbler. Pour in 3 oz. bourbon and a scoop of ice. Stir. Strain into a Collins or Highball glass and garnish with a sprig of mint. […]

Dreamland Amusements Carnival

Rides, games and festival food are just some of the fun to be had at the Carnival located in the Entry 2 parking lot of the Discover Mills Mall.

Discount Coupons are available at the Neighborhood 2 Guest Services counter.

Discover Mills — Dreamland Amusements Carnival April 30, 2009 to May 10, 2009 Hours: Monday- […]

Fiesta Atlanta 2009

Music on two stages, festival food, and several local area restaurants will be supporting this year’s Fiesta Atlanta. There’s also a soccer challenge event.

When: May 3, 2009 — 10am to 7pm

Where: Centennial Olympic Park, Downtown Atlanta, Georgia

Admission: Free

www.fiestaatlanta.com

Marietta Square Farmer's Market — Opening Day — May 2, 2009

Opening Day — May 2, 2009 — 9am to noon on Marietta Square

Offering an assortment of produce, herbs, baked goods, preserves, pickles, pasta, honey, freshly cut flowers, plants and handmade soaps, there will be somewhere in the neighborhood of 50 vendors each weekend.

Marietta Square Take I-75, exit #265, 1.5 miles west […]

And now for something completely different… Shorty's

The Setting: This barn-shaped restaurant is set on a rather odd stretch of Lawrenceville Highway. But, it’s worth the trip. There’s a bit of outdoor seating under a gorgeous purple-flowered tree, table seating indoors, and a stage for music on the weekends.

The Staff: Very friendly

The Food: An eclectic mix of well-made dishes, […]

Dad's Garage — Improv Revolution

Improv Revolution — Thursday Nights

Dad’s Garage 280 Elizabeth Street, Suite C-101 Atlanta, GA 30307

Atlanta Jazz Party

Lipizzan Stallions @ Georgia Renaissance Festival

All The King’s Horses

Another excuse to indulge in festival food! Daily performances by the stallions and their talented riders have been added to this season’s show list. All the King’s Horses is one of five new performances that have been added to the list of shows for the 2009 season.

Georgia Renaissance Festival […]

Garden Faire @ Bulloch Hall

Garden Faire at Bulloch Hall 9am – 3pm

Some of the highlights include a demo by Chef Linton Hopkins, a picnic lunch and bake sale, a “Pass-a-Long” Plant sale, garden art, plant and garden vendors and a combination flea/antique market.

Bulloch Hall 180 Bulloch Avenue Roswell, GA 30075

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