With temperatures in the 20’s, the blistering winter winds and the impending snow, Atlanta has not been a very fun outdoor city this January.

If you’re looking to get out out of your house, but still want to stay indoors; we’ve got a list of fun events going on around Atlanta that are sure to provide both entertainment and warmth this winter.

Whether you’re in Peachtree Battle living in one of the luxury Buckhead condos at the Astoria at the Aramore, or up in Vinings cozy-ed up in one of the best Cobb County townhomes at Avignon at Vinings, you’ll be sure to find something on this list that will be close to home.

If you haven’t been to an Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert, you need to be there. These talented musicians will blow your mind with their musical stylings. Join the ASO on January 7 from 9-10 p.m. at Symphony Hall for Mozart’s “Piano Concerto No. 18″. The ASO will also be performing Aaron Jay Kernis’ “Musica Celestis” and Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony No. 6

You might also be interested in checking out the 10th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. Happening on January 13-24, the festival will screen fifty films, including “Camera Obscura”  at various venues across Atlanta.

For all the Broadway afficionados out there, make sure to visit the Fabulous Fox for Broadway Across America’s presentation of “Young Frankenstein.” The play chronicles Mel Brooks’ version of the monster and his misunderstood master in a comic musical that is sure to have you laughing out loud. The play is set to perform January 26-31 so hurry and get your tickets before it’s too late.

With prime locations in the metro-Atlanta area, residents of both Avignon at Vinings and the Astoria at the Aramore are able to attend some of the best events in the city. In addition to the wide variety of cultural activities, residents also have some of the best dining and shopping experiences the city has to offer during these cold winter months.

What events and activities do you have planned for the upcoming winter months?

I’m telling you, Atlanta is delicious. The eclectic mix of southern classics and exotic cuisine make the melting pot that is Atlanta one of the yummiest cities in America. Don’t believe me? Find out for yourself at Taste of Atlanta 2009.

Taste of Atlanta is an annual event made for food lovers. One weekend a year the city’s food scene comes together for an over-the-top event that you won’t want to miss. Taste of Atlanta encourages food lovers to explore the best food the city has to offer. With over 70 restaurants – hot new establishments as well as the time-tested favorites – and cooking demonstrations by local and national celebrity chefs, Atlanta will be the envy of all food connoisseurs across the country on October 10 & 11, 2009.

The annual 2-day outdoor food festival will be held in a new location this year – the (more…)

The word “museum” often conjures up thoughts of boring exhibits, a lot of reading and a few hours of listening to a  man with a monotone voice drone on about something that happened 500 years before you were born. The Cobb County Youth Museum breaks the stereotype.

The Cobb County Youth Museum is a participatory, interactive tour that  involves children in the learning experience by  letting the kids role-play historical events. The museum docents dress in period clothing and let the children dress up as well in authentic clothes to act out a part of history. Elaborate props and authentic details make this a one-of-a-kind tour through history.

As the exhibits in the museum  change to fit each new theme, the curriculum changes as well to make sure it is up to date with what the kids are learning in school. The current theme is “America’s Pathways to Independence.” All (more…)

Perfectly in time for the Halloween season, the Fox Theatre is proud to welcome Wicked, the smash-hit that has impressed audiences all over the nation. I am sure you are very familiar with the story of Dorothy and the Wicked Witch of the East from the Wizard of Oz. Well, there is more to that story than meets the eye, and it just may be that the Wicked Witch of the East wasn’t so “wicked” after all. So, be sure to head to the Fox for a fun-filled musical that retells one of the most famous stories of all time. The last time this extraordinary musical made its way to the Fabulous Fox Theatre, it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Back for a longer run, Wicked is currently at the Fox until November 2nd and tickets are still available. A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of seats is held daily. Just show up two and one-half hours prior to show time to enter your name in the drawing. Keep in mind that residents at the Astoria will be able to conveniently take advantage of Atlanta events such as this.