For the new residents at the Astoria at the Aramore that may not be familiar with the New Year’s Eve parties in Atlanta, you have quite a few options available to you. Being in Buckhead is prime location for New Year’s Eve in Atlanta as that is the central location for all of the evening’s biggest celebrations.

1. The Peach Drop: the signature celebration in Atlanta on New Year’s Eve. Located at Underground Atlanta, you can watch the peach slowly drop as the seconds get closer and closer to 2009. Once the clock strikes midnight and 2009 officially begins, fireworks and confetti will light up the sky. This year, Julianne Hough will be performing live at the Peach Drop. You may recognize her from Dancing with the Stars, but she has successfully become a rising country music star in the past year.
2. Jezolution: This is Jezebel Magazine’s signature New Year’s Eve party at the Grand Hyatt in Buckhead. (more…)

   

If you are anywhere near Midtown Atlanta on Sunday, which you always are if you recently moved into a luxury new condo in Atlanta at the Astoria at the Aramore, the make sure you stop by the High Museum of Art for the grand opening of The First Emperor. This highly anticipated exhibit is finally upon us, and you can be among the first to see one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Of course, this extraordinary exhibit is not the only historical attraction opening in Atlanta this weekend, only a few blocks from the High Museum is the Atlanta Civic Center, who recently welcomed King Tut and many of this treasures. On display at the civic center are 50 objects from the tomb of Tutankhamun, including the gold sandals that adorned the mummies feet and a beautifully adorned canopic jar that mummified his internal organs. King Tut is not the only ancient ruler of Egypt in this exhibit. Also on display is Khefren, whose great pyramid is the only remaining structure of the seven wonders of the ancient world and Hatshepsut, the queen who became king as well as other significant figures. If you are a history buff, then these are two exhibits you won’t want to miss.

You have been reading about the Astoria at the Aramore for months, and now it is time to see for yourself if what you have been reading is true. I am confident you will not be disappointed. The Astoria at the Aramore is officially open. New residents have begun moving in and the exquisite model homes are now open for you viewing pleasure. Where most communities allow you to peruse the model homes at your leisure, the Astoria condos are offering one-on-one guided tours with the developer through the entire building. This way, you are sure to notice every luxurious detail, all of the amenities available to you as a resident, every unique feature and ask questions while you are at it. Of course, this is the kind of treatment you have come to expect from these luxury condos in Buckhead, as they have never been like an ordinary condo development.

The Atlanta History Center, located in Buckhead off of West Paces Ferry Road, is bringing the Day of the Dead celebration to Atlanta this weekend. On Sunday, November 2nd, from noon to 5 p.m., visit the Atlanta History Center for educational experience about the famous Mexican festival. On display will be decorated altars that honor deceased family members, much like the altars you would find in Mexico during this celebration. Historians will be on hand to tell stories about the Day of the Dead. Authentic Mexican food and music will also be featured on Sunday. This is a prime opportunity to learn some of the traditions of a different culture that shouldn’t be very foreign to us as Mexico is our neighboring county. The program, presented in collaboration with teh Instituto de Mexico and the Mexican Consulate, takes place outdoors and is free and open to the general public. This is a prime cultural experience and extremely convenient for anyone living in the Buckhead area. The Astoria at the Aramore is opening in a matter of days, meaning that soon unique exhibits like this one will be a part of your regular routine.

The long wait is just about complete as the Astoria at the Aramore building will be complete and open by the end of October. The photos here are the most recent shots of the Astoria exterior, and, as you can see, these luxury Atlanta condos are just about complete. Notice the floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase beautiful views of the downtown Atlanta skyline and the Buckhead skyline. You can also see the amenities deck, which features a swimming pool, heated spa and outdoor fireplace. What you are not able to see is the completed interiors of the units. The Astoria condos were designed with the ultimate luxury in mind, which means fine finishes and intricate detail can be found throughout each home.

However, it isn’t possible to give a list of the standard features found in every home, because the same features are not found in every home. When you buy a new Atlanta condo at the Astoria at the Aramore, you are given creative freedom to customize your unit any way you want. An interior designer will work closely with you to help determine which fine finishes and luxurious features will be perfect for your style and needs. This ensures that your condo is truly one-of-a-kind and made specifically with you in mind. (more…)

Coming to Atlantic Station is the highly anticipated Taste of Atlanta event. On October 11th and 12th people from all over the city will fill the streets of Atlantic Station to try samples of the most popular dishes from some of Atlanta’s most famous restaurants. Just to get your taste buds watering I’ll give you a brief list of a few of the restaurants on display this weekend at Atlantic Station: Cafe Intermezzo, The Capital Grille, Fado, Geisha House, Loca Luna, The Oceanaire, Rathbun’s, the Melting Pot, Strip and so many more. There will be a wide variety of cuisine for you to try and you may just discover a new favorite restaurant in Atlanta. While food is the main event, there are many other forms of entertainment offered throughout the weekend. There will be live cooking demonstrations, including one from Trisha Yearwood, from national and local celebrity chefs - so not only will you be sampling an abundance of tasty cuisine, but you’ll actually get to learn how to create it at home. (more…)

Now is the perfect time to purchase a luxury Atlanta condo at the Astoria at the Aramore because you can move-in by October 31st. That’s hardly more than one month away. So, of course you’ll need to start with visiting the community. Take a tour of the Aramore building, and get a feel for the posh neighborhood surrounding the building - I am sure you’ll be impressed and fall in love with the historic Peachtree Battle location. As you talk with an on-site sales consultant, they will go over the long list of resort-like amenities available to you as a resident: 24/7 concierge service, pet walking area, over one acre of permanent green space, swimming pool and amenity deck with heated spa and outdoor fireplace, grilling area with natural wood trellises, state-of-the-art fitness center, clubroom with catering kitchen, and more! They will also walk you through the different floorplans, matching you with one that fits your needs perfectly. Once you have decided that you want to purchase a unit, you will sit down with a professional designer who will walk you through (more…)

If the luxury lifestyle that the Astoria at the Aramore offers homeowners sounds appealing to you, then you need to act quickly and go ahead and purchase your new condo. There are only 50 more opportunities remaining at this luxury Atlanta condo development. As the building gets closer and closer to completion (as you can see in the updated photo), it only makes sense that these remaining condos will go quickly. The Astoria has so much to offer homeowners: an exceptional location in the “living room” of Atlanta, a high level of luxury, unique floorplans with beautiful views of Atlanta, fantastic amenities and more. One important feature that the Astoria at the Aramore offers homeowners is creative freedom - such a luxury is not commonly found in condo developments. Astoria homeowners can personalize their luxury condo with fine finishes and luxurious features to match their personal style. At the Astoria, you can honestly call your new Atlanta home one of a kind, but that is only if you act quickly and are able to purchase one of the remaining units.

The Astoria condos are getting closer and closer to completion with each passing week. In fact, all residential levels of the Astoria have been completed and the building’s exterior is nearly finished. The interior is beginning to take shape, and many fine finishes are underway. This means that move-in is just around the corner, and the Astoria’s attractive location puts residents close to the city’s finest restaurants, shops and cultural venues. By choosing the luxury Atlanta condos at the Astoria, your dreams of an urban lifestyle become a reality.

Just to give a brief overview of the many ways you can take advantage of intown living, allow me to elaborate on a few options convenient to the Aramore building. Residents can leisurely enjoy the High Museum of Art’s exhibits at any time, and currently patrons can still catch (more…)

One amazing benefit of living in the luxury Atlanta condos at the Astoria at the Aramore is the fantastic location. Being directly off of Peachtree Street in Buckhead, near historic Peachtree Battle, you will never lack for convenient things to do on the weekend. For example, this weekend at the Fabulous Fox Theatre you can see the American favorite Oklahoma!, with all of the songs that you know by heart. The Fox theater is located off of Peachtree Street, just south of the Aramore building. And in between the Aramore and the Fox is a myriad of fantastic Atlanta restaurants like Shout, Veni Vidi Vici, Trois, Bazaar and more. Award-winning musicals are on the only source of entertianment that the Fox Theatre offers - some upcoming shows include: Kathy Griffin, Carlos Mencia, Lewis Black, Les Miserables, a summer film festival and the Color Purple. Having this historic Atlanta landmark just down the street from the Astoria condos is a tremendous perk that will fill your weekends with limitless entertainment.