It’s the first week of December which means the city and events are becoming holiday oriented. Get ahead this holiday season shopping at some of these great events: Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World and 2010 Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con.
Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World
Fernbank Museum contributes to this holiday season’s festivities with a new holiday exhibition and programming series. The is the first year for this exhibition and will feature more than 20 trees decorated with lights and a variety of cultural ornaments and emblems celebrating the diversity of groups, traditions, holidays and events around the world. This exhibit will even be open during Martinis and IMAX.
For more details on Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World at Fernbank Museum, click here.
2010 Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con
Although this may not be a festive holiday event, this may be a great place to shop for your guest list. This Saturday and Sunday is the Atlanta Comic Con being held at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Come celebrate the best in pop culture with movies, comics, toys, video gaming, games, TV, horror, wrestling, MMA, art, collectibles and more. Tickets required to attend.
For more information on 2010 Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con, click here.
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Here’s a current market update on behalf of Briggs Cline of Buckhead Home Loans:
The Thanksgiving week saw mortgage rates hold mostly steady. We did get the second estimate for last quarter’s GDP. As expected, it notched upward to 2.5%. While every improvement is a good improvement at this point, we’ll need a GDP closer to 3.0% to begin seeing any real recovery in the labor market. We also got our monthly reminder that the housing market is still struggling mightily, with both existing and new home sales numbers revealing declines.
This week has many significant economic reports for markets to consume. Both the ISM Manufacturing and Services Indices are due, along with Consumer Confidence and the Employment Report. While all of these reports have the capability to influence rates either way this week, we may not see rates moving too much from just this week’s data. Even if all of the data comes in positive, the EU’s bailout of Ireland and the tension on the Korean peninsula may drive another “flight to quality” with money flowing into US Treasuries, which could hold rates down this week.
*Rates change daily and restrictions do apply to all types of loans! Consult with your real estate agent and / or loan officer for more information specifically to you and your loan.
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The weekend before Thanksgiving provides for holiday spirit and traveling. If you are in town, here are some special events to get you into the holiday spirit.
Lighting of Atlantic Station
This Saturday, November 20th from 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm, plan to visit the Atlantic Station’s central park for the first ever Lighting of Atlantic Station. The day will be filled with local celebrities, kid’s activities, holiday fashion show, musical performances and entertainment. At 8:00pm, over 250,000 lights will be turned on throughout Atlantic Station. At 8:15pm, the holiday classic movie “A Christmas Story”. This event is sure to get you in the holiday spirit with cheer!
For more information on the Lighting of Atlantic Station, click here.
25th Annual Cobb County Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show
All weekend at the Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta, Georgia, you’ll find the perfect not so usual holiday christmas gift at the 25th Annual Cobb County Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. Over a period of 3 days, 36 dealers will feature jewelry, gemstones, mineral specimens, crystals, fossils, special displays, demonstrations and door prizes.
For more information on the 25th Annual Cobb County Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show, click here.
Nutcracker Holiday Market
Also all weekend is the Nutcracker Holiday Market being held at the Cobb Galleria Center. This if the first time this event is being held in Atlanta. The Nutcracker Holiday Market will host hundreds of merchants showcasing unique items including home decor, apparel, accessories, gourmet food, jewelry, toys, garden items, and much more.
For more information on the Nutcracker Holiday Market, click here.
This weekend is nothing short of things to do as far as Atlanta events. Whether it’s an event you’ve heard of or not, there’s plenty of ways to explore Atlanta!
Harvest Midtown Wine Experience
Happening Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 2 – 6 pm, the Harvest Wine Experience is a walking tour of three Atlanta restaurant: Livingston Restaurant + Bar, Baraonda Caffe Italiano, and Straits Restaurant. Each restaurant will feature various cuisines paired with different wines from around the globe. Admission is $40 in advance and $45 at the door and includes four wine tastings, a glass of wine and small food plate at each restaurant and live musical entertainment. A portion of the ticket sales and 100% of the silent auction will benefit the Ayan’s Fund charity.
For more information on the Harvest Midtown Wine Experience, click here.
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Craft Show
A yearly craft festival that seems to be well known in the Atlanta craft / art show selection. Consisting of arts and crafts from various artists including: hand sewn crafts, wood crafts, pottery, jewelry, floral crafts, art and more. There will also be a silent auction and bake sale including apples pies, food, and more. This festival takes place Friday, November 12, 2010 from 9 am – 5 pm and Saturday, November 13 from 9 am – 4 pm.
For more information on Mt. Zion UMS Craft Show, click here.
Castleberry Hill 2nd Friday Art Stroll
Tonight is the 2nd Friday Art Stroll from 7 – 10 pm in the Castleberry Hill Neighborhood. Considered to be in the historic arts district, The 2nd Friday Art Stroll offers the welcoming and opening late of shops, art galleries, restaurants, and more. Plan an evening to lesiurly stroll and explore the Castleberry Hill area of Atlanta.
For more information on the Castleberry Hill 2nd Friday Art Stroll, click here.
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