Macy’s Pink Pig at Lenox Mall 2011
Priscilla the Pink Pig will be carrying laughing children (and some parents) at the Buckhead Macy’s from October 29, 2011 to January 7, 2012. It’s a children’s ride at train ride at the Mall. You’ll probably want to go fairly soon, because the lines can get really long from Thanksgiving to Christmas. After completing the ride, the kids receive a sticker that says “I rode the Pink Pig” (which is a tradition in of itself). Click here to find out more about the Pink Pig ride. The Macy’s Priscilla the Pink Pig ride has been and Atlanta Christmas...
Read MoreChristmas in Atlanta 2011
Christmas in Atlanta 2011 is rapidly approaching, seems as if it comes more quickly every year – I don’t know if it’s because I’m getting older or if it’s due to Costco putting Christmas stuff out in September. Whether it’s watching a tree get lighted, sitting with Santa, riding some mechanical pigs or going ice skating – Atlanta provides a lot of activities during the Christmas season. Throughout the next few months, as I do with many holidays, I’ll be updating you on Christmas in Atlanta 2011 events. The following are some Christmas...
Read MoreMacy’s Christmas Tree Lighting at Lenox Square
Christmas in Atlanta 2011 is rapidly approaching, which is scarier than Halloween. The Lighting of Macy’s Christmas Tree will be on Thanksgiving evening on November 24th. It takes place at Lenox Square Mall in Buckhead. This Atlanta tradition has its roots at the old, downtown Rich’s department store, going back to 1948. It’s gone through many reincarnations since then – Federated’s buyout of Rich’s and a brief stop at Underground Atlanta before heading to Buckhead. Christmas in downtown Atlanta moved north, along with much of the economic...
Read MoreThe Atlantic Station Christmas Tree Lighting
Hard to believe, but Christmas in Atlanta 2011 is rapidly approaching. Throughout the next few months, as I do with many holidays, I’ll be updating you on Christmas events in Atlanta. The Lighting of Atlantic Station will be in its Central Park, between 12 and 9 pm, on November 19th. Atlantic Station is having an all-day celebration with live music, arts, crafts, treats, fireworks and family activities. You can learn more at www.atlanticstation.com. ...
Read MorePaces Apartments Bought by Houston Real Estate Company
As stated in the Buckhead View, the Paces apartment site was sold for $39.3 million. It’s a huge tract of land (30 + acres), on East Andrews, stretching from West Paces to Roswell roads. It was sold by Sun Trust Bank and the John W. Grant Co. Trustees to a Houston developer. The Cherokee Town Club is the former Grant estate. I’ve heard this property has been on the block for a while. It’s in a prime Buckhead location right next door to Peachtree Presbyterian Church. I’m very curious as to what will be developed there. I wonder how many floors will be built, I...
Read MoreRosemary Beach – as great as it’s ever been!
My family is currently vacationing in Rosemary beach. I booked the vacation about eight months ago , so I naturally had a little trepidation in light of the BP oil disaster – vacations are not supposed to be so stressful. But after a lot of assurances from friends on the Panhandle, we kept our reservations. It was the right decision. The water is crystal clear and beaches are white. I wouldn’t know there was problem except for what I’ve read in the newspaper; apparently the oil has stayed to the West. I’ll keep you posted on some of the activities and our favorite
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