  Come to the Table. Celebrate autumn with top Atlanta restaurants and wine producers from around the world at the fifth annual Harvest Midtown. Located on 5th Street between Peachtree and West Peachtree, this favorite fall festival features food and wine offerings and demonstrations along with live entertainment, an artist market with emerging local talent, a fashion show, and a Self-Sustaining Vintners and Organic Farmer’s Market. Tickets are $55 in advance and $65 at the door; for more information, visit www.harvestmidtown.com.
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  Hike ’n Treat. This Halloween, take the kids for a non-scary adventure at the Chattahoochee Nature Center as “Halloween Hikes” returns. On October weekends 17 – 18 and 24 – 25, join in the fun for a guided night hike along lighted trails, where you’ll encounter friendly, nature-costumed characters such as Box Turtle and Big Mouth Bass. Afterwards, gather ’round the campfire, play games, create crafts, have your face painted or just enjoy the live music. Costumes encouraged! Tickets are $7 for all ages and free for children under 2. Visit www.chattnaturecenter.com for information.
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  Meet the Muppet Man. Visit the Atlanta History Center for an exciting new exhibit, “Jim Henson’s Fantastic World.” Celebrating the life and works of the man behind the Muppets and other legendary characters, the exhibit features more than 100 original artworks, a display of creatures (including those from “Sesame Street” and “Fraggle Rock”), a collection of rare photographs, video productions, film props and an interactive activity center through Jan. 18, 2009. An opening celebration on Oct. 25 includes puppet workshops, film presentations and crafts. Visit www.atlantahistorycenter.com for more information.
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 Hug a Pug. Head out to the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds for PugFest 2008, a fundraiser benefiting Southeast Pug Rescue & Adoption, Inc. Approximately 700 of these loveable creatures make an appearance for the big day, which includes a costume contest, pug paraphernalia, professional pet pictures, pet grooming, a microchipping clinic and contests honoring pups in categories such as curliest tail, most wrinkles, best kisser and best trick. Tickets are $6 per adults and $3 for children; visit www.rescuepug.com for information.
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  Get Artsy. Atlanta is touted as the “Arts & Culture Capital of the South” — so why not take advantage of it? This month, Georgia Open Arts Month (GO ARTS) offers Atlantans special discounts or free admission to many of the city’s and state’s cultural offerings, including theater, music, dance, visual arts and exhibits. Enjoy performances by the Atlanta Ballet and The Atlanta Opera, plays at Lawrenceville’s Aurora Theatre and Marietta’s Theatre in the Square and an array of other opportunities; visit www.goartsmonth.org for a list of participating groups and venues. |
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