If you are a fan of the highly successful Austin Powers series, or the movie Meet the Fockers, then you may like Dinner for Schmucks. They were all directed by the same guy, Jay Roach. Dinner for Schmucks, which opens this weekend nationwide, is a remake of a 1998 French film titled Le Diner de Cons. It's about a young exec who is promised a promotion... [Read more...]
Spend some of your “Summer at the Rock”
Posted on July 29, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment
When was the last time you've been to Stone Mountain Park? If it's been a while, know that you're missing out on a lot of fun. Whether its with your family, a date or even just with friends, I guarantee that you will find something fun there to do. And this is the time to do it. Through August 8, they have Summer at the Rock, featuring a bunch of new... [Read more...]
Because Tamarron is one of the most pet-friendly apartment communities in the Vinings area, I want to make sure that we don't forget about them here in our community blog. There is actually a really cool event that I found will be going on in Smyrna next month that you might want to take your pup too. I'm sure he/she would appreciate the quality time. Dog... [Read more...]
Have you seen the movie Hot Tub Time Machine yet? I haven't, but I remember when it was being promoted and it looked very funny. How cool would it be to watch it under the stars in the calm night air. Well, you can...for free! Next Wednesday on July 21, The Flicks on 5th summer movie series will be showing the movei outside at 5th and Spring Streets,... [Read more...]
Summer has only just begun, but the weather is already sweltering here in the city. How are you keeping cool? If you’re looking for a sweet, cold treat to fend off the sun’s rays, look no further than King of Pops. One man, Mr.Steven Carse, decided about a year ago that he would discontinue his insurance career in order to pursue his new love - paletas... [Read more...]
Unless you've just come from living in a cave, you're probably well aware that the 2010 World Cup kicks off (literally) this weekend. And while soccer is still a growing sport in the USA compared to the rest of the planet, it is a HUGE deal that the American team is playing in it. Are you familiar with international soccer? If not, I'll give you a crash... [Read more...]
Looking for a good movie this weekend? I think Splice might be your best bet. It's about two young geneticists who "splice" human DNA with that of various animals to develop a new species. They end up creating a some sort of mutant human who turns out to be more than they bargained for. It opens up this weekend so if you go, you'll be one of the first... [Read more...]
The Cobb County Library system is kicking off their summer reading program with "Make a Splash...Read!" So swing by the Vinings branch (at 4290 Paces Ferry Road) to join up. All you'll need to do is register each child and pick up their folder where they will record each book they read over the summer. Once fall rolls around, they will return their book record... [Read more...]
We’ve Got the Jazz this Memorial Day Weekend
Posted on May 28, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment
Are you into jazz? I was never really a huge jazz fan until a few years ago when an uncle introduced me to John Coltrane. Since then I've been hooked. So I'm thinking about hitting up the Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park tomorrow (May 29). I've been told that it used to be a huge event in Atlanta but then it got moved to a smaller venue a couple years... [Read more...]
A Memorial Day without a cookout and potato salad is...well, it's just not right. This weekend is the unofficial start to grilling season. And while it's important that we take time to remember those that serve, we also need to celebrate those freedoms that they fought to protect. So grab your ribs, your burgers, your dogs and your taters and let's get... [Read more...]
