   Serve it up. Hall of Famers John McEnroe, Jim Courier and Jana Novotna join blond bombshell Anna Kournikova for a smashing evening of tennis on Saturday, May 6. The Mercedes-Benz Classic at The Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth serves an undisputed ace. In the first match, McEnroe and Courier — two Grand Slam champions each ranked No. 1 in the world during their career — battle it out singles style. We can't wait to see if McEnroe loses his temper. Next up, Novotna and Kournikova partner with the gents for some fierce mixed doubles action. Tickets priced from $22 to $152 are available through Ticketmaster and www.insideoutlive.com. |
  Stroll down one spectacular street. Street of Dreams, the annual luxury home showcase, returns to Gainesville for a second time. Marina Bay, an emerging development on the shores of Lake Lanier, will boast five custom-built homes priced up to $2 million. The tours scheduled for May 13 through June 25 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. will highlight the latest innovations in construction, interior design, architecture, technology and landscaping. The homes are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Tickets are $12 on weekends and $10 on weekdays; seniors and children receive a $2 discount. For directions and details, please visit www.streetofdreams.com. |
  Treat your Mom to something sweet. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 14, and you certainly don't want to be caught empty-handed. Cold Stone Creamery is whipping up a special ice cream cake called Mom's Strawberry Sensation. It's the delicious combo of strawberry ice cream, chocolate shavings and strawberry purée between layers of rich red velvet cake. To top it off, this strawberry lover's dream is decorated with frosting and decadent chocolate-dipped strawberries. A small round cake serving eight retails for under $20. For your nearest store, simply visit www.coldstonecreamery.com. |
  Scream like a little girl. The latest attraction at Six Flags over Georgia happens to be the "Southeast's fastest, tallest roller coaster." Goliath, which debuted in April, is one intimidating steel monster. At more than 200 feet tall, this giant makes the other 10 coasters look like kiddie rides. That first 170–foot drop is a doozy. The park's new "skyline icon" reaches a top speed of 70 mph along banked curves, zero–gravity hills and a giant spiral. And this isn't a flash-in-the-pan 30-second ride either. It's three minutes long! The Austell amusement park is also celebrating its 45th anniversary with Daddy O's, a new sit-down barbecue restaurant, and a nightly fireworks show. Currently open weekends, the 100 acres of thrills and chills will entertain everyday beginning May 26. General admission is $49.99 for adults and $29.99 for kids. Season passes go for $69.99. For details, visit www.sixflags.com/georgia. |
  Warm the soul. The true modern American art of four generations of female artists from the isolated black community of Gee's Bend, Ala., will be displayed at the High Museum of Art through June 18. Quilts made from everyday fabrics such as corduroy, denim, cotton sheets and well-worn clothing bring rich color and abstract composition to the pieces, which are strikingly similar to the grand work of Henri Matisse. And the stories that complement these quilts are remarkable in and of themselves. Atlanta is one of the final stops for this nationally acclaimed art tour. For information, visit www.high.org or call 404-733-5000. |
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