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  Every year Atlanta History Center holds the Fall Folklife Festival, an event that allows visitors to experience life back in the old south. The heart of the festival took place at the Atlanta History Center's 1860s Smith Family Farm where festival-goers of all ages enjoyed engaging activities that provide a thorough explanation of the fall harvest and preparation for the colder months ahead – before the invention of central heat. G arden tours, cooking and preserving demonstrations, w oodworking and blacksmithing activities, as well as live musical performances and food truck vendors were some of the many activities offered during the festival.   Founded in 1926, the Atlanta History Center is an all-inclusive, thirty-three-acre destination featuring the Atlanta History Museum, one of the nation’s largest history museums; two historic houses, the 1928 Swan House and the 1860 Smith Family Farm; the Centennial Olympic Games Museum; the Kenan Research Ce...

CA LLING ALL TRICK-OR-TREATERS! IT’S SCARY HOW MUCH GOOD YOU CAN DO! Actress, platinum recording artist and author Zendaya, this year’s Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF spokesperson, is asking kids in the U.S. to make a difference in the lives of other kids by raising funds for UNICEF’s lifesaving programs. Zendaya will be appearing as a “Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF superhero” in print, online, and broadcast public service announcements to encourage participation in the 64-year-old American tradition. Donations collected through Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF provide medicine, nutrition, clean water, emergency relief and education to children around the world.  “ I loved Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF when I was younger because it was such an empowering experience to be able to make a difference. Kids need more than candy; they need basics like medicine, nutrition and clean drinking water, and millions of them wouldn’t have these things without UNICEF,” said Zendaya, 18-...

Home Educators get a great discount to  select  Performances! Bring your lesson plans to life with our educational resources! Tickets includes Performance, Create-A-Puppet Workshop, and Museum admission. Cost: $10.50 (regularly $16.50)* For Home Educator tickets, call 404-873-3391. The Old Man and the Monkeys & Other Chinese Tales By Dragon Art Studio of Portland, OR Playing Sept 24 - Oct 5 | Ages 4 & Up Discount applies to these performances: Wednesday, Sept 24 @11:30am Thursday, Sept 25 @11:30am Friday, Sept 26 @ 11:30am Create-A-Puppet Workshop :  Mischievous Monkey Hand Puppet The Wizard of Oz By Frisch Marionettes of Cincinnati, OH Playing Oct 8 - 26 | Ages 4 & Up Discount applies to these performances: Wednesday, Oct 8 @ 11:30am Thursday, Oct 9 @ 11:30am Friday, Oct 10 @ 11:30am Create-A-Puppet Workshop : Cowardly Lion String & Rod Puppet The Headless Horseman of ...

One-of-a-kind Victorian street festival marks 35th anniversary  ATLANTA — On Sunday, Oct. 5, Atlanta’s “passed” and present will meet at historic Oakland Cemetery at Sunday In the Park. Celebrating 35 years as one of the city’s most unique fall festivals, Sunday In the Park features an afternoon full of music, art, food, dancing and more.  From noon to 6 p.m., Atlanta’s oldest cemetery will host thousands of locals and visitors, as well as food trucks from Palookaville, The Varsity, Six Feet Under, WOW!, Mighty Meatballs and Al A Carte Frozen Bananas.  More than 10 musical acts will perform throughout the day, alongside dancers, storytellers, and actors.  In keeping with historic Oakland Cemetery’s Victorian aesthetic, attendees are invited to get into the spirit of Sunday In the Park by dressing in period clothing. A Victorian costume contest will determine the best dressed in both traditional and steampunk categories.  The street festi...

In an effort to solidify unity for HeForShe, a movement for gender equality, 24-year-old actress and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson gave a powerful speech about the misconceptions surrounding feminism. The UN Women campaign called "HeForShe" recognizes gender equality not only as a women's issue, but a human rights issue that affects all of us, and liberates both women and men from prescribed social roles and gender stereotypes. This campaign has the goal of mobilizing one billion men to speak-up and take action in ending the persisting inequalities faced by women and girls around the world. In the speech that earned her a standing ovation, Watson stressed the importance of equality, gender roles, feminism and men’s involvement in promoting women’s rights. "I decided that I was a feminist. This seemed uncomplicated to me. But my recent research has shown me that feminism has become an unpopular word. Women are choosing not...

Crash 'Captain America' Clark surprises sick boy 11Alive news has always been our favorite news channel, not only because they allow us to be a media  contributor  for their community websites, but because it is the only news channel that actively perform random acts of kindness on our community. Their latest  recipient , Trevon Williams a seven-year-old that is recovering from his second liver transplant at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, received an  unexpected  visit from Crash Clark, a "trafficologist" on the 11Alive morning show. He surprised Trevon with the new movie, Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier, a Captain America mask and shield, and Falcons tickets for him and his family to attend an upcoming game. But the best part of was how Trevon had the opportunity to hangout time with his all time favorite superhero. I mean watch the video below and watch how big his smile is. Melts my  heart !

We are The Mrs., is an all-female band from Austin, Texas. They recently asked women how they felt when they looked in the mirror. Surprisingly most woman immediate reaction was negative and most of them had a hard time embracing their beauty and unique qualities. The mirror didn't like the answers that women were giving and responded back, teaching them why are they not only beautiful but pretty darn awesome! "ENOUGH" looking in the mirror with such a critical eye.  "ENOUGH" of that negative voice we hear in our heads. "ENOUGH" letting the world tell us who we should be. The Mrs.' debut single, "Enough", was written to help women see themselves with a less critical eye, and realize that they are "Enough" just the way they are. Instead of creating a traditional music video, they opted to do something unconventional: take our message directly to the women who inspire us.  Here's part of the lyric that we...

With only 16 Minutes of Yoga You Can Have Healthier and Happier Kids Yoga can teach kids to be active, relieve stress, increase their self-esteem and think in positive ways. It also encourages midline crossing motions, motor development on both sides of the body, increases flexibility, balance, body awareness, coordination and help then develop core strength. Our friends at Strong4Life have put together simple and easy-to-follow tips so all families can try this fun activity: Smooth Moves in Just 16 Minutes From toddlers to celebs to professional athletes (LeBron is a fan!), yoga is all the rage! Yoga is a great way for you and your kids to be active while improving strength and flexibility, while decreasing stress, blood pressure and anxiety. What are you waiting for? Get the family togethe r now and try the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta simple 16 minute basic yoga routine at home. Namaste.

Summer is over and the school year is well underway. I can’t believe that Fall Breaks are just around the corner for a number of school systems. Whether your schools have fall breaks or not, it’s important to break up the monotony of the school year. Medieval Times, Atlanta is here to help with new fall specials, special homeschool days and a crowd's favorite Junior Knight Training This Fall Break, bring your kids to train to become knights of the realm at Medieval Times. Children ages 5 through 12 will enjoy  watching an exclusive weapons demonstration by our knights and the weapons master. They will be invited to follow through the basic battle stances with personal attention from the knights of the realm. They will also learn about the grueling training that it takes to become a knight. Upon completion of their training, your children will be knighted by His Majesty King Carlos in a group knighting ceremony. This special Knight Training Class is only availab...

A public art exhibit featuring Doors of Art in support of Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity | ReStore and ArtWorks! Gwinnett Doors to Homes and Hope opens for the second year Saturday, October 4, 2014.  Artistic doors will be exhibited outside in public spaces through November 1, 2014 in Gwinnett County. Over 140 local artists painted beautiful Doors of Art in support of Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity and Artworks! Gwinnett. The Doors of Art can be viewed and purchased online at www.gwinnetthabitat.org   beginning October 4th with proceeds shared between the two organizations. What began as an art event in 2013 has quickly became an unprecedented art movement bringing together the private, public and non-profit sectors of the Gwinnett community. Exhibiting cities, Norcross, Suwanee, Duluth, Sugar Hill and Lawrenceville, will join presenting sponsors, Lowe's and Two Men and a Truck along with Gwinnett...

Atlanta-area nonprofits will be selected to enjoy a free day of LEGO fun courtesy of charity organization ATLANTA (September 16, 2007) – LEGOLAND® Discovery Center is opening its doors to local charities and nonprofit organizations for a new initiative called Superhero Sundays. Each Sunday, beginning October 5 and running through December 14, the attraction will treat a local nonprofit to a fun-filled outing fit for any family. Charities will spend the day enjoying LEGOLAND Discovery Center’s famed attractions including MINILAND, limited-time Ninjago Laser Maze, the 4D Cinema, Merlin’s Apprentice ride, model building classes and more! The free tickets are made possible by the attraction’s charity arm, Merlin’s Magic Wand. Merlin’s Magic Wand is a charitable organization set up by Merlin Entertainments to deliver magical experiences to ill, disabled and disadvantaged children across the world through visits to Merlin attractions like LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta.

Devereux Georgia will host its Annual Hope Event on Thursday October 2, 2014 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. The Devereux Georgia Treatment Network (Devereux Georgia), is part of the Devereux Foundation, Inc. Founded in 1912, Devereux is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health organizations with 13 centers in 11 states. Since 1973, Devereux Georgia has provided new hopes, new dreams, and new choices to youth who are suffering from emotional and behavioral challenges brought on by mental illness, sexual exploitation, abuse, neglect, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities. The continuum of care provided by Devereux Georgia includes a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, community-based treatment programs, Specialty Foster Care program, and a SACS-accredited school. With Devereux Georgia’s help, youth develop the confidence and competency to achieve once-unthinkable goals such as literacy, graduation from high school, or the acquisition of basic job r...