Described by the New York Post as "fascinating, rewarding and above all, entertaining," and by the Los Angeles Times as "a showpiece extravaganza," Lord of the Dance is a mesmerizing blend of traditional and modern Celtic music and dance. The story is based upon mythical Irish folklore as Don Dorcha, Lord of Darkness, challenges the ethereal lord of light, the Lord of the Dance. Battle lines are drawn, passions ignite and a love story fueled by the dramatic leaps and turns of dancers' bodies begins to build against a backdrop of Celtic rhythm. The action is played out over 21 scenes on a grand scale of precision dancing, dramatic music, colorful costumes and state-of-the-art staging and lighting.

English jazz-pop, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jamie Cullum is renowned for his eclectic live shows where he performs not only his own hits ("These Are the Days") but also covers from a heterogeneous list of artists like White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" and Massive Attack's "Teardrop." He is has also covered artists like Joy Division, Pussycat Dolls and Justin Timberlake as well as beatboxing at most of his live gigs. His trademark energy and charisma at live performances is unparalleled. Now Jamie is returning to Atlanta for one show only at the Cobb Energy Centre on Friday, March 12th.

Jamie is a past Grammy nominee (Best Jazz Vocal Album) and recently a Golden Globe nominee (for "Gran Torino" with Clint Eastwood). Having spent two years touring in support of his album Catching Tales, Cullum retreated from the spotlight and spent much of the next two years recharging his creative batteries through a variety of musical and non-musical endeavors. Cullum and his older brother, and frequent collaborator, Ben joined forces for a dance music project "BC vs. JC" that found the brothers creating melodic dance music in clubs across England; Cullum also contributed to albums for artists as varied as Pharrell Williams, the Count Basie Orchestra, Japan's Soil & Pimp Sessions, Norway's Beady Belle and France's Camille; as well as spending time as a Goodwill Ambassador to Ethiopia for Unicef.

And now - like the exploding piano on its cover - Jamie Cullum's long-awaited new Verve album The Pursuit blows away audience and artist preconceptions leaving 14 smoldering tracks that seamlessly run the gamut from swinging standards and yearning singer-songwriter confessionals to 125 BPM house dance tracks and resurrected Broadway ballads. "It was the right time for me to take myself out of my comfort zone, and to push myself to be bolder," Cullum says of the album "I wanted to build on the things I've already done, but I also wanted to reinvent myself."

Celebrate Georgia’s rich Irish heritage at the 128th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The parade begins at Peachtree/Ralph McGill at 12 noon and moves through Underground Atlanta (Pryor Street) where the celebration continues!

The St. Patrick’s Day Festival encompasses various celebrations of Irish heritage and culture. Live Irish entertainment will be showcased throughout the day along with an Irish Breakfast, family activities, vendors and of course, green everywhere.

2010 St. Patrick's Dat Festival Schedule Friday, March 12
Food Court Stage

11-4pm - Bagpiper, Danny Ray Cole

Family Festival
Fountain's Plaza/Upper Alabama Street
Parade - Irish Dance Groups - Face Painting - Inflatables - LifeSouth Blood Drive - KNOWING time-capsules

Lucky Charm Stage
Lower Alabama/Lower Pryor Street
Check out Atlanta's talented youth!

12:00 pm - Prodajaay
1:00 pm - David Leon
2:00 pm - Krysta Nick
3:00 pm - Courtney Dickinson
5:00 pm - A'lise Holliday


Party Central
Kenny's Alley

Irish Breakfast at Irish Bred Pub
8:30 am - 11:00 am

Kenny's Alley Stage
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Shanveen
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm - St. Baldrick's
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Desire: A Tribute Band to U2


Make Your Own TIme-Capsule! Visit the KNOWING booth in Fountain's Plaza!
Festival attendees will have the opportunity to make their very own custom time-capsules and enter to win passes to be among the first to see KNOWING- Summit Entertainment's gripping action-thriller that hits theaters nationwide on March 20th.
KNOWING is the story of professor (played by Nicholas Cage) who stumbles on terrifying predictions about the future-and sets out to prevent them from coming true.

In the spirit of its 21^st year in Atlanta, the American Craft Council will celebrate and host the largest, juried fine craft show in the southeast at Cobb Galleria Centre on March 12-14, 2010. The American Craft Council Show in Atlanta will offer guests the chance to meet and purchase work from esteemed artists from around the country. Many of the artists have their work on display in museums and in some of the finest art and craft galleries in the nation.  Most have extensive training in their genre of work – be it basketry, ceramics, fashion wearables, fiber decorative, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media or wood.

For the first time in Atlanta, the show will display the work of select artists from the burgeoning new handmade craft movement, as well as offer craft enthusiasts a selection of handmade lawn and garden accessories..The American Craft Council is proud to present a national stage for these artists who usually exhibit at smaller, local craft shows. Two popular categories also return for the 2010 show, GreenCraft and Craft4Kids. 

 The Model Train Show is organized and operated by the Piedmont Division, NMRA.The Piedmont Division serves the Atlanta, Georgia area within the Southeastern Region of the National Model Railroad Association. The National Model Railroad Association is the largest organization devoted to the development, promotion, and enjoyment of the hobby of model railroading.

Featuring:

·         Over 250 Vendor Tables

·         Club Display Layouts

·         Kid's Operating Layout

·         Our Annual Raffle Layout

·         NMRA Contest Models

·         Door Prizes

·         Free Parking

·         White Elephant tables to sell your used trains

There is nothing more satisfying than harvesting vegetables from your own garden.  Amy Whitney, Smith-Gilbert volunteer will share her knowledge of preparing, planting and harvesting food from your home vegetable garden. Reservations recommended.  Call or email Garden office for details.