Edmund Park Social Calendar
Recent Events
The monthly Ladies Night In continues to roll right along and has been an excellent way to meet and get to know your neighbors! Many thanks to those who have hosted the last few months.
The First Annual Spring Chili Cookoff was a huge success with over 60 neighbors coming out and joining in the fun!
Upcoming Events
The next planned event coming up is our 3rd annual Summer BBQ. Date, time, location, and other logistics to be provided in the next month.
Around The Town
For those who are looking for exciting things to do around our neighborhood, we've listed below some upcoming events.
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
April 16-18, 2010 - Piedmont Park
Heralding the return to springtime in the South... the 73rd Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival will be held at Piedmont Park ... from April 16 through April 18.
2009's Dogwood celebration featured fun activities for the entire family; including a Dog Frisbee Competition... Kid's Village... Rock-Climbing Wall and much, much more. The Dogwood Festival's famous Artist's Market featured over 240 exhibitors.
2010 Dogwood Festival Hours are Friday, Noon - 9:00 PM; Saturday, 10 AM - 9 PM; Sunday, 10 AM - 5 PM.
Inman Park Festival
April 24th
INMAN PARK FESTIVAL Atlanta biggest Street Market, offering everything from antique furniture to handcrafted wares. A juried Arts and Crafts Show featuring some of the Southeast finest artists. The city quirkiest and most colorful Parade, led by the Inman Park Butterfly followed by floats, bands, art cars, politicians, drill teams, KellySeed and Feed Marching Abominable Band, clowns, jugglers, and many more. The parade ends with the appearance of the Inman Park Trash Monarch, perched atop the throne-a street sweeper. The Festival centerpiece, the Tour of Homes, featuring turn-of-the-century Victorian Painted Ladies and Craftsman bungalows as well as original contemporary designs and loft conversions. Live entertainment, including rock-n-roll, blues, swing, jazz, folk, Western, and beyond. A Dance Festival that showcases some of Atlanta best ballet and modern dance companies. Children Activities-with a giant slide, cool obstacle course, relays and more as well as vendors with products for your children. A wide variety of food and beverages on sale throughout the Festival. An infamous line-up of Atlanta wildest groups, including the Inman Park Precision Attach© Drill Team, live bands, and the Trash Monarch Begins at 2:00 p.m. Saturday A program of classical and contemporary dance in the Trolley Barn from 4 to 5 PM on Saturday This is a kid friendly event and is sure to be lots of fun for everyone. Euclid Ave NE & Elizabeth St NE Atlanta, GA 30307 Let's get together at 12:30 PM and enjoy all the events as a group. We can take the shuttle bus as parking will be tight. For more information, go to
www.inmanparkfestival.org
Atlanta Jazz Festival 2010
May 29-31, 2010 - Various Locations throughout Atlanta Georgia
Considered one of the World's greatest Musical Celebrations ...this annual jazz event always draws a couple of 100,000 people to listen to many well-known musicians such as Fats Domino and the Neville Brothers.
The Atlanta Jazz Festival will take place at ' several different ' Venues throughout the Atlanta area, including: Centennial Olympic Park, Underground Atlanta, Churchill Grounds, Piedmont Park and more.
Cocktails in the Garden
Thursdays, 6-10 p.m. Continues through Sept. 25.
An evening in the garden sipping a light cocktail while learning about different featured flowers or plants. August's theme: Rock Roses and Red Rubies.
Free-$12.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta (Midtown), GA
404-876-5859
www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org
First Thursdays
First Thursday of every month, 6:30-10 p.m.
Enjoy food, desserts and coffee from local restaurants, live acoustic performances, local art vendors, trivia, and children's activities.
www.emoryvillage.org.
Emory Village
N. Decatur and Oxford roads, Atlanta, GA
Martinis and IMAX
Fridays, 5:30-10 p.m.
Specialty martinis, appetizers, dinner selections, dessert options and an IMAX film.
$11-$13.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Road, Atlanta (Druid Hills/Emory), GA
404-929-6300
www.fernbank.edu/museum
Green Market for Piedmont Park
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Continues through Dec. 1.
Outdoor farmers market w/ locally grown produce, artisan cheeses and crafts. Free.
Piedmont Park
Piedmont Avenue and 14th Street, Atlanta (Midtown), GA
404-875-7275
www.piedmontpark.org
Unplugged in the Park
Sundays. Continues through Oct. 19.
99x and ROCK 100.5 host Unplugged in the Park, featuring live music every Sunday night at Piedmont Park. Check website for weekly listing.
Free.
Park Tavern
500 10th St., Atlanta (Midtown), GA
404-249-0001
www.parktavern.com
