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What’s happening in Midtown this Friday? Plenty!

But there’s one event in particular that I’m looking forward to!

Now we’re all looking forward to the game, right (Falcons vs. Jaguars)?  Well before you enjoy the action,  you should enjoy the block party on Crescent Avenue! The fun will happen between 12th and 13th Streets!

Yacht Rock Schooner will perform live, along with Hot Sauce & Justin.  On top of that, enjoy delicious food and beverages!  Your ticket will allow you to get into the Street Festival, Front Page News, Vickery’s Bar & Grill and the Sutra Lounge Nightclub!

And as a bonus…

$1 dollar from each ticket will go to benefit the Gulf Aid to help provide relief to the fishing community.

Have fun Lake St. James Place residents!

(photo courtesy of  Clinton Steeds from Flickr)

Ready for an oooooh so good lunch tomorrow? C’mon, it’s pay day, and you deserve it!  Take your pick tomorrow from a variety of food that will be available ot the Sweet Auburn Curb Market from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Vendors will include:

• Yumbii
• Souper Jenny
• Artichoke Bliss
• The Good Food Truck
• Grace’s Goodness
• Rooster 14 Cookie Company
• The Pickle
• Brown Sugar Lily Pads
• Westside Creamery
• Myke Rockenstyre and
• The Pop Shop

Which vendor do you plan on getting your lunch from tomorrow?

Bring some friends from Lake St. James Place with you, too!

(photo courtesy of  der_dennis from Flickr)

Come out this Friday evening to the Can Can Ball, a celebration!  It’s an annual event like no other!!!

Each year, the Atlanta Apartment Association and the Atlanta Community Food Bank get together and host this exciting event!

Those who attend will enjoy food selections from over 15 area chefs, dancing, cash bar, live music and a silent auction with over 150 items to bid on.

Affectionately referred to as the “Apartment Prom” the Can Can Ball is possible due to the enthusiastic, generous, celebratory group of industry professionals who continue to rally around the cause through sponsorships, donation of auction items, volunteering their time and talent, purchasing tickets, and attending the event. ~ Can Can Ball

So pull out your classy outfits and come on out!!! And bring some friends from Lake St. James Place Apartments!

Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
165 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GA

(photo courtesy of ksbuehler from Flickr)

What are you doing this weekend?

Nothing? Great! That means you’ll be able to squeeze some festival fun into your schedule.  Come out to Decatur this weekend to the Blues & Bluegrass Festival.  Originally, the festival was created to provide money for the old Decat

ur train depot.  After its success, the festival has continued to raise funds for the community.

And there will be plenty of BBQ vendors out there serving delicious

meals between $5 and $10 bucks.  Beer will be served at $3 and $4.

Enjoy music from 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.  Scheduled blues and jazz performers will include Snave and the Grass, Roxie WAtson, Joe McGuiness and the Deja Blue Grass Band.

Bring a bunch of friends from Lake St. James Place and have a ball!!!

More info: 4-10 p.m. Aug. 21. $10; ages 11-20 $5; ages 10 and younger free. Harmony Park, East Lake Drive and Oakview Road, Decatur. www.decaturbbqfestival.com.

(photo courtesy of fortinbras from Flickr)

What are you doing Friday?

If you don’t have anything planned, com

Come listen to beautiful jazz this Friday!

e out and listen to the East Metro Blues & Jazz Society as they present “Frankie Blues Mission” at the Gables Restaurant and Bar (located at the intersection of highway 138 and Georgia 20 in SE in Conyers).  They are an extraordinary band who loves blend blues and jazz to create wonderful music that will keep your feet tapping.

There will be two shows scheduled, one at 8:00 p.m. and the other at 11:00 p.m. For more information, call 770-922-8824!

Enjoy!

(photo courtesy of bashkin0 from Flickr)

There’s plenty of funny comedians scheduled to perform this week around the area!  There’s nothing better than getting some comic relief after a long week of working hard, right?

Here’s a schedule of some of your favorites:

Eddie Ifft
Location- Funny Farm Comedy Club- 1100 Alpharetta Highway (Roswell, GA)
August 13th & 14th at 8:00 p.m.

Jake Johanssen
Location- Funny Farm Comedy Club- 1100 Alpharetta Highway (Roswell, GA)
August 20th at 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Comedy Gold in Buckhead
Location: Landmark Diner- (3652 Roswell Road)
August 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Get your laugh on!!!

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Ever used a cocktail shaker for more than just a cocktail? Probably not.

Well here’s an FYI for ya… you can use it for other things!  And just like that, there’s other items sitting around your house that would be better off used for another purpose. So let’s just say you do have a cocktail shaker….

Did you know that you could use it to make an iced coffee drink? Add some milk, flavoring, ice and give it a shake!  In seconds, you’ll have a delicious energy drink!

And what about a colander? You can use it to cover food during a picnic to keep the flies from it! That beats beating the flies away, right?

A large basket can do many things.  If you’re having a cookout, line it with a plastic garbage bag and fill it up with ice to keep your beverages cold!

But let’s not stop here…. there are plenty of other items sitting around your house that can be used for other things!  Realsimple.com has an entire list!

Keep your money.  The radio station has you covered.

97.9 FM is giving you a chance to win tickets to the Georgia Aquarium and  a chance to see Planet Shark in its last days!  I hear that the Planet Shark exhibit is extremely interesting.

There will be full-scale shark models on display, as well as including an 18-foot Great White Australian Shark.

And if you’re a “Jaws” fanatic, cages and artifacts from the movie will also be there for you to view as well!

So tune in to 97.9 FM!!!

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How much skin protection can a “silly” Silly Bandz do for a person as far as protecting them from the sun?

More than you think.

Now there are UVSunSense Wristbands that can be used as sensors that will let you know when you’ve had too much sun exposure for the day.  And no, it doesn’t talk.

So how does it work?

All you have to do is apply your sunscreen as normal, and also apply it to the wristband.  As your outside adventures continue, the band will change color when it’s time for you to reapply sunscreen.

Pretty cool, huh?

The wristbands work on land as well as in water (pool, beach water, shower).

Purchase a pack of seven today from Amazon for $6.98!

And if you don’t have any Silly Bandz, you can just hang out by the shaded areas at Lake St. James Place Apartments!

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Get ready for the Drag Show of your life!

The Friday Night Drags & Show-N-Shine race is happening at in Hampton at the Atlanta Motor Speedway from 7-11:00 p.m!

If you’ve never  been to a street-style car race, now is a better time as any to get a first look at this great experience!

All cars are welcome to enter.  It’s only $7 for admission and $20 for participating cars.  People are welcome to park close by the race for an additional fee, but you can also park at the nearby parking lot for free.

So grab some friends and go out there!!!

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