Lace up your tennis shoes and line up with the thousands of others ready to run the 10k road race lovingly known as the Peachtree.

You probably won’t love it when you’re finished, but just imagine all the bragging rights you will get for running 6.2 miles alongside some of Atlanta’s most talents athletes?

Sponsored by The Atlanta Journal Constitution, the Peachtree Road Race is an annual race that may be the largest 10 kilometer race in the world. The Read the rest of this entry »

Buckhead is known for the best in shopping, luxury real estate and art, so would it be any surprise that they have the best 4th of July celebration as well? The Independence Day celebration at Lenox Square in Buckhead is the largest fireworks show in the Southeast. There will be live music, street vendors, plenty of food, a kids zone and so much more. Lenox Square restaurants and stores will be open from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm and the music begins at 6:00 pm. The bands performing include The Regulars Band, Sons of Sailors and Party on the Moon.Throughout the day, walk around and enjoy the beauty of Buckhead and the 4th of July festivities. At 9:40 pm the real fun begins with the Southeast’s largest fireworks display.

Residents of the Astoria at Aramore have a convenient location to Lenox Square and downtown Buckhead making it easy for them to enjoy the festivities. To learn more about the available homes in the Astoria at Aramore, call 404.355.6999.

The beautiful clubhouse and pool are now open at Avignon at Vinings located in Cobb County. With a catering kitchen, stone fireplace and large outdoor deck featuring skyline views of downtown Atlanta and Buckhead, the European-inspired clubhouse is the perfect place to spend summer evenings with family and friends. Additionally the clubhouse includes a state-of-the-art wellness center which includes a relaxing spa, steam showers and fitness facility. Adjacent to the luxurious clubhouse is a sparkling pool and cabana with televisions and a bar and grill.

The upscale gated community is reminiscent of a romantic, European village on a hillside with a great Chateau at the focal point. Read the rest of this entry »

On June 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Vinings Jubilee is hosting Retail for the River. Retailers will come together for the one day event to raise money for the 2009 Save the Hooch campaign. Attendees will enjoy food, SweetWater beer, great savings and prizes. A portion of the day’s sales, as well as event proceeds, will be donated to the Save the Hooch effort.

SweetWater Brewery started the Save the Hooch campaign in 2005 in an effort to protect the most important ingredient in the beer they brew, water from the Chattahoochee River. The annual campaign lasts from Memorial Day through July 4th. Proceeds from the campaign benefit the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and in 2008 the Save the Hooch campaign raised $63,000 for Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. Read the rest of this entry »

Join Restaurant Eugene on Monday, June 22 at 2:00 p.m. for a one-of-a-kind wine event featuring wine-maker Laurence Jobard of Domaine Gabriel Billard. Attendees will listen to a panel of Burgandy experts as they discuss Laurence’s wines and the state of Burgandy. The panel will be moderated by wine writer, Gil Kulers and the panel of experts will include:

• Joel Brasserie, Certified Sommelier
• Perrine Prieur, Native Burgundian
• Laurence Jobard, internationally-renowned wine-maker
• Mireille Desmonet, Jobard’s sister
• Steve Pignatiello, importer and well-known Burgandy wine authority

Laurence Jobard was the lead wine-maker at the famed Joseph Drouhin estate in Burgundy, France for 21 years. She is now retired and focuses all of her attention on her family estate wines, in and around Pommard and Beaune. Laurence is very well-known internationally and consults all over the world. Her wines are superb and truly express the terroir of Burgundy. Read the rest of this entry »

Located in historic Peachtree Battle, The Astoria at The Aramore is surrounded by the best of Atlanta including Piedmont Park, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Fox Theatre and much more. Residents never run out of opportunities to enjoy themselves in the surrounding area, but they don’t have to leave the building to have some fun this summer. The Astoria’s amazing amenity package features several outdoor amenities including over one acre of permanent green space, swimming pool and deck with heated spa and outdoor fireplace, and a grilling area with natural wood trellises over cabana-style seating. If the summer sun is to hot for you, then you will enjoy the indoor amenities that include a wellness center equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, clubroom with catering kitchen and a large dining hall. Read the rest of this entry »

On June 27 stop by the Dunwoody Nature Center and get an up-close look at more than 500 butterflies. The Annual Butterfly Festival is a hit for people of all ages with discovery stations, games, crafts, food, gifts and a butterflyGIANT Greathouse Butterfly Farm tent filled with lively butterflies and beautiful flowers. Children will also enjoy singing and dancing with Judy Leonard and her Songs for Children as well as enjoy the Piccadilly Puppets. Members of the Dunwoody Nature Center can purchase their tickets and timed wristbands for the tent in advance by June 19 by calling 770-394-3322 or stopping by the office Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The 2009 Butterfly Festival is a great way for residents of both Avignon at Vinings and The Astoria at The Aramore to enjoy a day out with friends and family. Located in prime Atlanta locations, residents at both communities have a plethora of activities to enjoy. Stop by either of our communities today to learn more about how you can become a resident at one of our luxury Atlanta communities.

Now that warmer weather is upon us, it is time to get outdoors and enjoy the summer days and nights. Avignon at Vinings promotes the great outdoors with beautiful outdoor living space included with every home at the Cobb County luxury home community. The beautiful loggias and patios provide the perfect opportunity to host a dinner party with state-of-the-art outdoor kitchens or to just sit and read a book while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Atlanta skyline. Outdoor space at Avignon can also be enjoyed during colder months with outdoor fireplaces included in many house designs.

Having beautiful interiors is important, but have a private, luxurious outdoor space is an additional perk that Kairos Development includes with every home at Avignon at Vinings. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to enjoy the luxury that Avignon at Vinings can offer you and your family. Stop by or call 678-309-3183 today!

Now through Spetember 7, Atlanta families and friends can beat the heat at the Piedmont Park Aquatic Center. Features of the brand new aquatic center include: lap lanes with recreation features, beach entry with current channel for floating, concessions, pool level locker rooms and showers, natural and structured shade on deck, landscaped deck and ADA accessibility. The general public can enjoy the facility Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In additional to public swim time, Atlantans can purchase an Piedmont Park Aquatic Center Pool Pass which includes unlimited pool visits, fee parking for 25 visits and additional pool times. Pool pass members can enjoy additional pool time Monday through Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Here are the daily pool fees and pool pass fees for the 2009 summer season: Read the rest of this entry »

In addition to the luxurious condominiums, homeowners at The Astoria at The Aramore will enjoy a great historic Peachtree Battle location. From the Fox Theatre to Cafe Intermezzo to the High Museum of Art, residents have a plethora of Atlanta venues, restaurants and shops to enjoy. Also nearby is Piedmont Park which offers residents an array of outdoor activities to participate in including nature walks, dance lessons. tennis matches and so much more.

The best part about life at The Astoria is that you don’t have to leave the building to enjoy an active and social lifestyle. With premier retail and office space located inside The Aramore, fine dining, shopping and business services are just an elevator ride away for residents. Purchasing a new home at The Astoria will put you in the “center of it all.” Stop by today and learn more about how you can call this luxurious Buckhead condominium community home.