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Get Out: Weekend Planner
Enjoy flower hour in the 'hood, dance the Mandala Dance, have a "Holliday" with art, find out more about Atlanta's oldest park, or keep doing the right thing.
Where/When: , 2033 Hosea Williams Dr., Atlanta, Saturday, June 25, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Why go: Greg Holliday’s art will be on display, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Kirkwood United Church of Christ and Just Heart Foundation. BONUS: Wine and snacks will add to an artful evening.
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Pricing: Free
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LEARN MORE ABOUT ATLANTA’S OLDEST PARK
Where/When: , 481-B Flat Shoals Ave., SE, Atlanta, Thursday, June 23, 7:30 p.m.
Why go: Authors Jennifer Good Cuthbertson and Philip M. Cuthbertson will present their new book, “Historic Grant Park.” Filled with images and stories about Atlanta’s oldest park and historic district, the evening promises to be interesting for those who love history and Atlanta.
Pricing: Free/varies with book purchases.
FIND PEACE WITH A MANDALA DANCE
Where/When: East Lake Co-Housing Common House, 900 Dancing Fox Rd., Decatur, Saturday, June 25, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Why go: Come to the culmination of an 11-week course of the sacred dance of the female Buddha, Tara. The Dalai Lama recognizes this dance as a bridge between the East and the West. Following this public offering of the Mandala Dance, will be a Dance of Universal Peace to White Tara, who symbolizes long life and wisdom.
Pricing: Free/donation accepted.
Where/When: 755 Club at Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Dr., Atlanta, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Why go: In a world where it’s hard to find a direction, maybe finding advice from ethicists, CEOs, economists, legal minds and others could help you find it. As part of a national Doing the Right Thing Tour, Chuck Colson brings minds together who wonder about what to do next.
Pricing: $25.00 per person. Free admission for ministry professionals, teachers/professors and school administration, students.
ENJOY FLOWER HOUR IN THE HOOD WITH LIVE MUSIC AND MORE
Where/When: Garden*Hood, 353 Boulevard, SE, Atlanta, Friday, June 24, 6 p.m.
Why go: It is summertime – go enjoy a Flower Hour with live music by Wade in the Rhythm. How can you lose with food and drinks served up by Stone Soup Kitchen. You can even take home the drink recipes and the plants used to make them if you like. During Flower Hour, plants are 10% off.
Pricing: Free/varies with purchases.