Pat Benatar Kicks Off Botanical Garden Concerts

Others performing at the Atlanta Botanical Garden include the B-52s, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Boz Scaggs and Mary Chapin Carpenter.

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is about to kick off the 11th annual series of summer concerts. You can purchase tickets through Ticket Alternative outlets or in person at garden admissions. The lineup: June 23: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo June 28:  The B-52s July 19: Boz Scaggs July 26: An Evening with Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group Aug. 9: Mary Chapin Carpenter & Shawn Colvin Aug. 10: Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers with Railroad Earth Aug. 18: Roger Hodgson: The Legendary Voice of Supertramp & Band

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Earth Day Celebration Sunday at the Atlanta Botanical Garden

Come appreciate Mother Nature in all her glory at the breathtaking Atlanta Botanical Garden during its Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 21 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Botanical Garden Shines Holiday 'Green' this Winter

'Garden Lights, Holiday Nights' opens this weekend and showcases enormous botanical-inspired light displays throughout the 30-acre Atlanta Botanical Garden in Midtown

One of Atlanta's favorite holiday traditions returns bigger and brighter this year as Garden Lights, Holiday Nights not only offers an enchanting in-town experience, but also is one of the largest light shows in the country, shimmering more than 1 million energy-efficient bulbs. This year there are more lights and new enchanting characters to dazzle your imagination. Sing with holiday carolers, roast s'mores over a fire, and connect with your inner kid at the model trains mountain. Have a cocktail at the Glow Bar or a cozy dinner at MetroFresh in the Garden. The show, set for November 17-January 5 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, will feature almost exclusively LED lights, or special light-emitting diodes, continuing the Garden’s …

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Atlanta Botanical Garden started water conservation project receives grant

A trio of Atlanta area water conservation projects have received grants from Georgia Power and partners through the Five Star Restoration Program.

Staff Report Three metro Atlanta waterway conservation projects, including a continuation of a successful urban riparian recovery program begun by the Atlanta Botanical Garden, have been awarded grants by Georgia Power through the Five Star Restoration program. Southern Company is the Southern regional lead corporate sponsor for Five Star Restoration, a national program to support water-related conservation, in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the National Association of Counties and the Wildlife Habitat Council. The projects include: Peachtree Creek Confluence Restoration Recipient: The South Fork Conservancy This project will reclaim 31 miles of urban creeks by …

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Atlanta Ballet Presents Wabi Sabi in the Garden

The Atlanta Ballet's contemporary chamber performance group Wabi Sabi to bring dance out of the theatre and into the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

The Atlanta Ballet's contemporary chamber performance group Wabi Sabi is bringing dance out of the theatre and into the Atlanta Botanical Garden this week. Who: Atlanta Ballet’s New Contemporary Chamber Performance Group – Wabi Sabi A new movement in dance that reveals some of nature’s basic truths in our constantly evolving and growing world Where: The Atlanta Botanical Garden - 1345 Piedmont Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30309 What:     Wabi Sabi in the Garden Featuring new, original works by a collection of emerging choreographers, including: When: Thursday, June 21 - Performances begin at 7:00 p.m. (A part of the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s “Cocktails in the Garden”) Performance Description: Wabi Sabi returns to the Atlanta Botanical …

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Concerts in the Garden Update

Chris Isaak has canceled his show at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

Chris Isaak, who was scheduled to perform at the Atlanta Botanical Garden's Concerts in the Garden series on September 7, has canceled his show. All tickets purchased with a credit card will be automatically refunded. Those who bought tickets with cash must get a refund at the point of sale. For more information, call 1-877-725-8849. There is no replacement act, as of yet, for September 7. Also, tickets for the Indigo Girls' show on September 14 are sold out. The Concerts in the Garden series will kick off on June 1 at 8 p.m. with a performance by k.d. lang and special guest Jane Siberry. Tickets are still available through Ticket Alternative or at the garden's admission windows. They are $47.50 for garden members and $49.50 for the …

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Sculptures and Cocktails in the Garden

New sculpture exhibit opens today at the Atlanta Botanical Garden; Cocktails in the Garden returns Thursday.

Today, the Atlanta Botanical Garden unveils some of the largest sculptures ever shown at Midtown’s urban oasis with a group exhibition of internationally acclaimed artists never before presented in the Southeast. Independent Visions: Sculpture in the Garden, presented in collaboration with the Marlborough Gallery New York, features 19 contemporary works by artists Magdalena Abakanowicz,  Chakaia  Booker, Red Grooms, Clement  Meadmore, Michele Oka Doner, Beverly Pepper, George Rickey, Kenneth Snelson, and Manolo Valdés. The exhibition continues the Garden’s tradition of presenting fine art by some of the world’s most renowned artists set in nature, including the work of Dale Chihuly, Henry Moore, and Niki de Saint Phalle. “The Garden has …

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Celebrate a Century of Dancing Arthur Murray Style

A quick glance at where to ditch those mid-week Midtown blues.

Happy hump day, Midtown. Let’s check what’s on the social calendar this Wednesday…and a couple of Thursday items of interest, too. Wednesday night at the historic Georgian Terrace Hotel, Atlanta’s own Arthur Murray Studios will be hosting the local celebration of a global dance event from 7 to 9:30 p.m. This energetic and visual event will be commemorating 100 years of dancing Murray, who had his first dance studio in the Grand Ballroom of the Georgian Terrace. April 4 is the founder’s birthday, and ballroom dancing enthusiasts worldwide will be commemorating the beginning of the career that quite possibly remains the most iconic name in ballroom dancing. Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall will be presenting a proclamation from the city …

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Bulbs a Popping at the Atlanta Botanical Garden

Spring has sprung and this weekend might be the perfect time to visit "Atlanta Blooms: 300,000 Watts of Flower Power" at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

There’s just about a 30-percent chance of rain on Saturday, as well as into the night, but overall the next four days should bring mostly sunny skies and spring-like temperatures. Just might be the perfect time to experience the floral beauty on display at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Springtime explodes in a kaleidoscopic extravaganza of hundreds of thousands of tulips and other bulbs when Atlanta Blooms: 300,000 Watts of Flower Power pops at the Atlanta Botanical Garden through April. The Garden has tripled its number of spring-blooming bulbs – tulips, daffodils, hyacinth, crocus, to name a few – for a Dutch spectacle unlike any other in the Southeast. Last fall, nearly 100,000 additional new bulbs, including 50,000 tulips, were planted…

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Sniff, shuck, drink and recycle for love

Love is in the air on a busy pre-Valentine's Day Saturday in Midtown.

Just in time for the Valentine’s Day holiday, romance will be in full bloom Saturday night at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. From 7-11 p.m., enjoy an elegant evening of cocktails, dancing, scrumptious desserts and live entertainment at one of the most romantic spots in Atlanta. Warm candlelight and fragrant orchids form the perfect setting for both couples and singles alike. Dance to the big band sounds of the Society Express Band and take a romantic stroll through the tropical conservatories. Sample heart-melting treats from the city's top caterers and sip soul-warming refreshments from cash bars. Look for a variety of activities such as an exciting casino party with DJ Joel Rabe of Lethal Rhythms, a playful photo booth, intoxicating …

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2:05 pm on Saturday, February 11, 2012

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