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Blue Ridge Helicopters
- Atlanta
After liftoff at Gwinnett County Airport, pilots guide Robinson R44 helicopters toward one of state's largest lakes or above city landmarks
Brunswick Bowling
- Multiple Locations
Long-time bowling-industry leader opens its oiled lanes for pin-punishment sessions including cosmic bowling
Earth Paint and Fire
- Woodstock
Paint an ice cream bowl during a party or make a coaster, trivet, plate, bowl, or pendant during a class
Escalade Rock Climbing Gym
- Kennesaw
Students learn the basics of controlling the silks in an introductory class and further their abilities in 1- or 2-hour practice sessions
Blue Mark Studios
- Atlanta
Couples pause between brushstrokes to sample a buffet and sip on red or white wine
Biplane Rides Over Atlanta
- DeKalb-Peachtree Airport
Pilots lift passengers in bright biplanes to glimpse bird's-eye views of downtown Atlanta or Stone Mountain during 20-minute flights
Better Baseball
- Marietta
Batting cages help swingers fine-tune their stance in a baseball emporium stocked with balls, bats, cages, and equipment for all levels
Adventures Unlimited
- Ocoee
Beginner and experienced rafters navigate Class III and IV rapids in 14 ft., self-bailing rafts
Divas In Defense
- Atlanta
Self-defense classes build mental and physical strength to ward off attacks
The Funky Paintbrush
- Woodstock
All materials included; students craft 16"x20" paintings while sipping on brought-from-home beer or wine
Hot Wheels Skate Center Atlanta
- Northeast Cobb
Skaters of all ages roll past bright murals and disco lights in recently coated roller rink equipped with concession-stand fare
Marietta Museum of History
- Downtown Marietta
Four galleries filled with artifacts team up with rotating exhibits and aviation wing to honor history of Marietta and Cobb Counties
Chattanooga Double Decker
- Downtown Chattanooga
The Chattanooga Choo Choo, the Tennessee River, and Underground Chattanooga are highlights on this fun and historical tour
The Georgia Trail
- Suwanee-Duluth
Players loop 9-hole, executive course twice over for 18-hole round, which features 10 par 3s and 8 par 4s spread across water-laden terrain
Edwin Watts Golf Academy Dallas
- Buckhead Village
Putting- and swing-analysis sessions use JC Video and Tomi technology to capture techniques so instructors can diagnose poor tendencies
Imagine That! And Future Tech
- Multiple Locations
Preschoolers to middle schoolers learn about science, technology, engineering, math, and art in five-day camps
Rocky Top Guides
- Lookout Mountain
AMGA-certified instructors equip climbers with rented gear and teach techniques during custom climbing trips across Lookout Mountain
Let's Roll Skate 'n Fun Center
- Cumming
Hardwood rink at a 14,000-square-foot family-fun center with game room and snack area
Skywater Georgia Wine Hiking
- Norcross
Scenic hike challenges hikers before leading into a wine tasting at one of three vineyards
Strong Tower Pilates Studio
- Woodstock
Instructors tailor classes to each guest's fitness level or limitations during Pilates Sculpt, yoga, and Cardio Sculpt
The Sewing Studio Atlanta
- Chamblee
Skilled instructors explain sewing basics for each student's machine
All American Skating Center Atlanta
- Stone Mountain
Skate wheels spin atop glossy rink to funk, hip-hop, and gospel during open skates and theme nights
Sath Nop Golf Academy
- Norcross
Instructor who taught Web.com Tour player Jimmy Brandt leads advanced golf lessons that use video analysis to break down swings
Seo's Martial Arts Education Center
Tae kwon do master leads students of all levels through fitness-geared boxing or kickboxing classes
Janke Studios
- Atlanta
Glass blower Matt Janke helps students aged 13+ make wine stopper and stemless goblet in a day or learn the basics of the craft over 5 weeks
Atlanta Rocks!
- Atlanta
Supervised climbing session allows novices to tackle tough faces with help, and two-hour introductory classes teach fundamental safely
American Flyers
- Chamblee
Students learn piloting skills on flight-simulation equipment before hopping in the cockpit for an hour of hands-on flying
Stars and Strikes
- Multiple Locations
Foster friendly competition on bowling lanes with optional bumpers, inside bumper cars, or in the arcade packed with classic and new games.
Beads by Design
- Marietta
Small groups learn how to work with a torch to make and decorate colorful glass beads
Urban Currents
- Atlanta
6-mile kayak trip lets customers cruise down the Chattahoochee River at their own pace during a trek that lasts between 2 and 4.5 hours
BounceU Atlanta
- Kennesaw
Pressurized air erects a palace of inflatables such as slides, obstacle courses, and a giant boxing ring complete with blow-up gloves
The Swing Factory
- Woodstock
PGA professional teaching staff dispense short game tips in a putting studio & drive techniques from Bermuda-grass tees
Ember Yoga
- Woodstock
Sultry temps & 40% humidity pervade 4400-sq.-ft. studio's hot chamber as yogis strike room-temp asanas in zen stained-wood room
Sparkles Family Fun Center Smyrna
- Smyrna
Pairs of partiers whiz around the glossy rink as popular music thumps and tinted lights dye the space pink and green
Laser Tag of Buford
- Buford
Fog rolls throughout the 7,000-square-foot double-level arena, highlighting beams of light as competitors blast one another for points
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For nearly seven decades, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has bridged musical gaps with an extensive catalog of Grammy-winning recordings that include symphonies, operas, and gospel and classical choral works. Once helmed by the chorale superstar Robert Shaw, the orchestra has produced six Grammy-winning releases in its 12 years under current director Robert Spano. Its allied institution, the Atlanta School of Composers provides training, support, and ear massages for hardworking contemporary artists.
Click above to buy tickets to see Grey Gardens on a Wednesday, September 2 at 8 p.m. or September 9 at 8 p.m.; Thursday, September 3, 8 p.m.; Sunday, September 6 at 5 p.m. or September 13 at 2 p.m. Click on the links below for tickets on other days.
MatzoBall has been helping single Jewish people (age 21–49) matchmake, babymake, and network for 23 years at its annual parties in 11 cities. Its sponsor, the Society of Young Jewish Professionals (SYJP), has sparked more than 1,000 marriages, thousands of friendships, and even a few bar mitzvahs. This year's Atlanta event will take place at Halo, a cavernous 3,000-square-foot lounge that can comfortably accommodate the entire ATL diaspora and then some.
The community-focused Theatre in the Square fetes playhouse enthusiasts with riveting tales from classic, modern, and local scribes. Bursting onto the 225-seat MainStage is The Little Foxes, a familial yarn about trickery surrounding a husband's fortune. Recommended for ages 14 and up, the story brims with deceit, humor, and the complicated trappings of family life, especially for siblings that have trouble sharing stage props. Meanwhile, Circle Mirror Transformation examines the inner workings of acting class participants as they delve into their created characters while excavating the artifacts of their own personality. An off-Broadway hit, the play provides theater-goers with an amusing peek into the intricately convoluted minds of scene crafters.
It didn't take long for the Atlanta Dream to establish themselves as one of the WNBA's premier organizations. The team played their first game in 2008. The Dream made their first playoff appearance a year later and captured back-to-back conference titles in the following seasons. In establishing that winning tradition, the Dream also instituted a fast-paced style of play that consistently lands them at or near the top of league in scoring and breaking the sound barrier. Of course, it doesn't hurt to feature some of the world's top players, a fact backed up when two Dream players were invited to represent their home countries in London last summer.
The gorgeously renovated Strand Theatre is decorated in gold and crimson, with old-fashioned seats, a lobby chandelier, and retro plaster walls reminiscent of classic 1940s Hollywood theaters. Strand welcomes guests with its lit-up marquee, recalling the excitement our ancestors felt back when Chaplin vs. Kong was the biggest event of the year. Arrive 30 minutes prior to the 8 p.m. showtime for a pre-show organ sing-along, rousing the spirit of the silver screen. It's the ideal setting to see Tim Curry fight drag sharks.
