Monday, March 31

7th Annual Parks & Greenspace Conference Park Pride's 7th Annual Parks & Greenspace Conference will be held at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on March 31 from 8am-5pm. "A Vision of Sustainability" is the theme of this year's event. Galen Cranz, professor of Architecture at University of California, Berkeley, will give the Keynote Speech on "Parks & Sustainability."

Boot Camp at Frank Allen Park - 1st Session FREE Join Atlanta's #1 Personal Training Company as we attack our fitness goals, in a motivational and competitive envirnoment. Space is limited, call now to register.

Get out of your head and into your life Are you living your "A" game? Get OUT of your head and INTO your life in just THREE weeks! A life-changing 3 week Life by Design Mastermind transformational course lead by Chloé Taylor-Brown, international fashion model and Chief Image Officer of Total Image Enhancement, will start March 31 at the Midtown Athletic Club in Marietta

North GA Masonic Arts and Crafts Festival The first North Georgia Masonic Festival, is a arts and crafts fair type event designed to bring Masonic brothers and affiliated bodies together in unity. The festival will also be an excellent opportunity to show Masonry in a positive light to the community at large. We are working on participation by prominent entertainers and local celebrities.

Tuesday, April 01

April Boot Camps Get that fabulous beach body back, even if you’ve never had one before! Our 5-week boot camp will whip you into top shape in no time while you have fun doing it.

April Fools Industry Night This show is going to blow your mind! The comics are so funny we had to harass them into coming. Usually we just have our host point around the show room and say, "You, you’re next." For April Fools come out and see Brad Binkley, Jon Williams, Connor Barrett, April Watson, Keenan Burton, and the hilarious LANDRY. Hosted by Matthew Wolff.

Campus SuperStar 2008 Campus SuperStar is a talent competition, open to all students in any of Georgia's colleges or universities. Soloist singers from all backgrounds, representing the full spectrum of musical genres, will compete for a Grand Prize of $5,000 in cash, plus the opportunity to be seen by top NY casting and recording producers.

Ladies 2-4-1 Pole Dancing Tuesday's Ladies 2-4-1 Pole Dancing Tuesday's. $25.00 Allows you & a Friend to attend a Pole Dance Sampler Session at Pole Waxers Pole Dance Studio in Marietta.

Purls & Polish at Knitch Knitch Yarn Shop in Virginia Highland is taking knitting to a whole new level the first Tuesday of every month beginning this April. In partnership with Natural Body Spa's 10Ten Nail Bar, Knitch introduces "Purls & Polish," a night of knitting and pampering.

Women For Hire Career Expo The Women For Hire Career Expo will be held Tues., Apr. 1, 2008, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Cobb Galleria (free admission/parking). Meet with 50+ employers at Atlanta's most popular recruiting event for professional women. Register in advance for an early morning seminar with Tory Johnson, Women For Hire CEO and GMA Workplace Contributor! Business attire and resumes required. Free resume critiquing.

Wednesday, April 02

"'Fine Excess': A Three-Day Celebration of Poetry at Emory University" Readings and interviews with some of the finest U.S. poets. Dana Gioia, poet and Chairman, Natl. Endowment for the Arts, opens. Poets include Morri Creech, Erica Dawson, Jeff Harrison, Joseph Harrison, J.D. McClatchy, Eric McHenry, Mary Jo Salter, W. D. Snodgrass, Mark Strand, Deborah Warren, Clive Watkins, Richard Wilbur and Greg Williamson. Free and open to public. Registration required.

A Fine Excess: A Three-Day Celebration of Poetry Some of the country’s finest poets, including two former U.S. poet laureates, gather at Emory. Dana Gioia, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, opens the celebration, which includes poetry readings by Richard Wilbur, Mark Strand and W.D. Snodgrass. The three-day program will include readings by 10 more poets, including readings by Hecht Prize winners Morri Creech and Erica Dawson.

Atlanta High Speed Networking With High Speed Networking you can make more new business contacts in one evening than most people will make in 6 months! You'll meet with other professionals, individually, a few minutes at a time and leave with a ton of new business connections!

Culinaire – Produced by Taste of Atlanta - DATE CHANGE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO JUNE 4th. From battered to barbequed, French to flame-kissed, spicy to slow-roasted and everything in between, Culinaire has a flair for exceptional international flavors to please your palate. With exciting entertainment, lively spirits and a very special silent auction benefiting the Atlanta Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, Culinaire will surely be a memorable occasion.

Paraiso Wednesdays Delight your senses with the most provocative people and music from around the world. Sweet Devil Moon is the place to meet-the-friends to hang out or for a low-key late night date.

Patio Grand Opening Party at Nava Patio weather is here! Help Nava celebrate by joining the party at Nava’s fabulous outdoor bar at our patio grand opening bash on Wednesday, April 2. Enjoy exciting cocktails, Chef Jesse Perez’s special small plate menu and regular dinner fare and live Latin music and salsa dancers.

Playing the Field & Atlanta Hawks Singles Nite Spring is almost here and the Atlanta Hawks & Playing the Field are kicking off the Spring Fever Season with a Singles Nite that you will not want to miss! We'll be playing The Dating Game with a bachelor & bachelorette from the team and other fun involving Playing the Field! A nite of fun and games! Buy your ticket now!

The Great Beauty Tour visits Atlanta Chuck Hezekiah, Mr. Makeover, and a team of beauty experts are coming to town with the Great Beauty Tour, an upbeat, educational, program that will help women take the guesswork out of choosing and using skincare products and cosmetics.

The Six Hottest Moral Issues of Our Time Dr. David Gushee, the Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at McAfee School of Theology, will be leading a series of Wednesday night discussions starting February 27 through April 9. Issues to be discussed are war, marriage and divorce, ecology, euthanasia, reproductive technologies and terrorism and torture.

Women and Money Seminar Women and money seminar that looks at both psychological and educational issues related to money and its place in your life. Come ready to learn and grow with your money.

Thursday, April 03

80's Prom Night at The Masquerade 80's Prom Night at the Masquerade, Thursday April 3rd at 10pm. Cover free if in prom attire. Giveaways include Prom Night promotional items and a free killer prom dress.

Atlanta Dogwood Festival - Artist Preview Party Be Be the first to see the Atlanta Dogwood Festival Artists! Enjoy cocktails and a wonderful time. Friday night, April 3rd. $30 per person.

Escape - After Work Latin & International Get Together Relax & Interact in a distinctive Lounge A new unique reason if you are looking to take a break from work along with friends & co-workers while at the same time having a great time. Don't be afraid to come alone, as you'll make new friends right away.

Grape Escape Spain at Seasons 52 Master Sommelier, George Miliotes, will be your tour guide as you travel through the robust reds of Rioja and Jumilla, the sparkling wines of Penedes and whites of Rueda. These remarkable wines are sure to make you shout ole!

Jazz Nights at Scottish Rite Candlelit concert under the stars! Live outdoor jazz concerts every Thursday in April and September in the center of Oakhurst Village in Decatur. Limited tables available for a small fee; free lawn seating. Take out food available from a variety of local restaurants.

Karim Rashid: From 15 Minutes Into the Future Lecture and opening reception for Karim Rashid exhibition, From 15 Minutes Into the Future! At the Rich Auditorium & ACA Gallery of SCAD at the Woodruff Arts Center. Free & open to the public!

Lime Thursdays - Eclipse Di Luna at Park Place A Fresh New Twist On Thursdays Outside The Perimeter Lime Thursdays. 8pm - wine & tapas - eclectic social ambiance. Live Flamenco by Armando Bermudez. Latin Rhythms by DJ Alberto N.

Own Your Life Own Your Life is a conference series for women - developed to enhance women's personal and professional growth and hosted by the working women of Mom Corps. Own Your Life was created entirely for this reason. This year’s event will feature Dr. Kathleen Hall, recognized stress/work-life balance expert, and author/Vanity Fair contributor, Leslie Bennetts.

Salsa Thursdays at Gilbert's Live Latin Music event every Thursday after10:30pm. Dance, dance, dance until 2:00am with $5 Margarita specials.... come for dinner for guaranteed space. No cover.

Wine & Music at The Hall The Wine Cellars offers a complimentary wine tasting while you can enjoy an intimate, open-air atmoshere and special musical offerings every Thursday evenings in April.

Friday, April 04

Ale for Africa Come and enjoy the "best beer in the Southeast" by joining us for a night of drinking at the Sweetwater Brewery to help fundraise for VSO, a non-profit charity helping to aid families affected by poverty and disease in East Africa.

Atlanta Brewing Company featuring Young Antiques Atlanta Brewing Company features the Young Antiques on April 4, 2008 from 6p.m. - 8p.m. Come out and sample some of Atlanta Brewing Company's beers and enjoy the live music!

Atlanta Dogwood Festival The Atlanta Dogwood Festival will be held April 4, 5 and 6, 2008. Now in its 72nd year, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival welcomes more than 300,000 people to Lenox Square for an entire weekend of visual arts, live music and fun family activities.

City of Ink Presents: The Hesko Art Show City Of Ink Art Show features artwork from one of Atlanta’s known unknowns— Waye Hesk. Opening recetion will be Friday April 4, 2008 from 9pm to 12am.

Contra Dancing Based upon Old English and New England country dancing, with some aspects of American square dancing blended into it, the dances are danced to Irish, Celtic, Old English, Early American and modern 'traditional' tunes that are played by live bands.

Craig Morgan Live in Concert at Wild Bill's Catch Craig Morgan live in concert at Wild Bill's. His current hit is "Redneck Yacht Club" and with other hots like "I got you", "Little Bit of Life", "Tough"; and many more this is a must see for the country music fan. Opening band 35 cent rodeo featuring Ross Coppley, Michael Moore, and Thomas Tilman. Doors open at 7pm and the DJ will be spinning all top 40 dance hits, pop, hip-hop and many other tunes until 2:30am.

Rooftop Happy Hour at Verve Roof Garden Lounge UKUSConnections.com is hosting a Rooftop Happy Hour every Friday at Verve Lounge 6-10PM. Sip Cocktails on the Roof Garden, Mix Mingle & have Fun with Atlanta's International Crowd. A Perfect Location to Network & Connect with Professionals & Friends.

Singles dance & Free Hustle Dance Lessons Join 250+ nicely dressed, fun singles ages 35+ and enjoy Free Hustle Lessons and Singles Dance. Singles Dances Atlanta has been the region's favorite singles events for 3 years straight. 250+ Singles dance weekly! It's a great way to meet new friends, dance and have fun in a smoke-free environment.

Southeast Pug Rescue Fundraiser Dinner and Auction A gourmet buffet dinner with salads, sides, entrees, desserts and coffee/ tea to raise money for charity and an auction with items for pets and owners. No pugs allowed at dinner, but SEPRA has info on pugs up for adoption, and merchandise for sale.

Street Kings Night at Studio 72 Skool Daze @ Studio 72 presents: Street Kings Night. Drink Specials, door prizes, movie giveaways and so much more. *18 & up * Ladies free til midnite * Fellas free til 11PM. Get there early & stay late.

The “Black Out” Affair Don’t You Dare Miss First Fridays – The “black Out” Event! 25 and older. $15 In Advance – More At The Door Represent and wear all “Black” – but not required.

Saturday, April 05

2008 Midtown Tour of Homes The Midtown Neighbors’ Association will host its annual Tour of Homes the first weekend in April.The tour will feature many of Midtown Atlanta’s eclectic homes and condos that range from hip to historic and bungalow to skyscraper.

A Night of Beautiful Expressions - Fashion & Poetry A Night of Beautiful Expressions is where exquisite fashion meets beautiful poetry on one stage. This fashion and poetry extravaganza is sure to curb the appetites for those who crave the hottest fashions from some of the fiercest up and coming Atlanta designers; and spoken word from poets in the Atlanta area.

Atlanta Dogwood Festival The Atlanta Dogwood Festival will be held April 4, 5 and 6, 2008. Now in its 72nd year, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival welcomes more than 300,000 people to Lenox Square for an entire weekend of visual arts, live music and fun family activities.

Beginner's Kettlebell Workshop Kettlebell training was invented in the 1600's by the Russian Special Ops and has now been rediscovered and integrated into America's training. Anyone from celebrities like Katherine Heigl and Matthew MacConoughy to UFC fighters and NFL players are using this tool to get in shape. Kettlebell workouts offer full body cardio, strength, and flexibilty training all in 45 minutes!

Bold Flavors Dinner at the Beechwood Inn This is a dinner of bold adventurous flavors. We’re using a mixture Herbs, Citrus, Salty and Sweet that we hope will delight your taste buds. We’re also using some forceful wines that will pair well with these bold flavors. So if you want to challenge your taste buds, plan on attending this dinner.

Got Midlife Issues? Get Real-Life Answers This full-day workshop helps women understand this spiritual and psychological transition. Ms. Dillon and Dr. Dott offer a special bonus for all workshop participants: One complimentary individual session with either Dillon or Dott, and one complimentary follow-up teleconference group call with the facilitators.

Hustle Dance Class Hustle Dance Classes, Every First Saturday of the Month. That means this Saturday! From 1-3, only $5 at Chymes School of Dance. Its time to learn the cupid shuffle, the walk it out hustle, and the sexy back strut!

Mary Jo Salter at A Cappella Books A Cappella Books starts off National Poetry Month with… some poetry. Please join us on April 5th as we welcome Mary Jo Salter, one of the major poets of her generation. She will present her superb new poems along with selections from her previous award-winning collection: A Phone Call to the Future: New & Selected Poems.

Monthly Salsa Bootcamp Learn To Salsa In One Day! The 4 Hour Salsa Boot Camp by Jose Maldonado is an immersion class in salsa. If you are a busy individual who simply cannot commit to the usual 6-8 week sessions offered at most studios, this is a great way to fit learning salsa into your schedule.

On The Fly Fly-By Theatre's spontaneous and eclectic improv show combining theater and dance. Ever heard salt and pepper talk or watched someone make up a dance based on five words? Performers are Spelman & Morehouse students along with professional actors and dancers

Saturday Night Exclusive! at Aiko Lounge Come & Lounge with this mid-twenties and older crowd, or give in to dance. Enjoy your Martini and Mojito while relaxing to a Latin Retro Ambiance. Its waiting for you. Everyone is welcome.

SpringBoard - A Hands On Atlanta Networking & Orientation Take your business skills and put them to work! Hands On Atlanta created springBoard to help non-profits find skilled volunteers to assist them in areas such as: business processes, marketing, strategic planning, finance and accounting, technology and human resources.

SweetWater's Critter Crawl in East Atlanta The SweetWater Critter Crawl will be taking over four neighborhoods leading up to the Sweetwater 420 Fest. From March 29th - April 30th. SweetWater is donating $20 for every keg sold in the Critter Crawl neighborhood to the Atlanta Humane Society. So stop in at any of the bars in those hoods, look for the poster or banner on the wall and Raise a Pint for the Pets!

The 3rd Annual Urban Forestry Festival Come join the National Wildlife Federation, W.A.W.A and friends to learn more about Atlanta's incredible urban forest. The festival will feature educational and entertaining exhibits, tours, hands-on activities, food and giveaways.

The Corner LIVE! An acoustic open mic featuring Atlanta's hottest authors, vocal artists and vendors. LIVE! is held at Moods Music, in the heart of Little 5 Points, and is hosted by Author, Cambridge Jenkins IV.

The Secular Saint? - A Family Night Of Laughter Join Griffy2K of The Hot 107.9 A-Team Morning Show, Comedian John Gray, Georgia ME, and a host of other comedians, step teams, dancers and performers for this action-packed gospel variety show.