July 4, 2012
WEDNESDAYFouth of July
Headliners
| 9:00 am | Bird's Eye Parade View. The City of Marietta's Freedom Parade will begin at Roswell Street Baptist Church and will head toward the Square from Roswell… Earl Smith Strand Theatre. (Festival - Parade). 770-293-0080 |
| 10:30 am- 10:15 pm | 45th Annual Fantastic Fourth Celebration. The AJC readers have voted Stone Mountain Park as the best place in Atlanta to enjoy fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday… Stone Mountain Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 770-498-5690 |
| 2:00 pm- 11:30 pm | Tenth Annual Fabulous Fourth. To commemorate a decade of celebrations, the mall is offering a full day of family-friendly activities including children's ride… Mall of Georgia. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 678-482-8788 |
| 3:00 pm- 10:00 pm | 4th of July Celebration at Nash Farms. A full day of festivities will include live bands, a motorcycle and car show, 5k and 10k runs, cash prize cornhole tournament, a… Atlanta Metro Area. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 678-432-4399 |
| 5:00 pm- 9:30 pm | Decatur July 4th Pied Piper Parade. A patriotic parade followed by a concert by the Callanwolde Concert Band in the Community Bandstand and then ending with a firew… Atlanta Metro Area. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 404-371-8262 |
| 7:10 pm | Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs.  MLB Baseball Game. Turner Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 404-577-9100 |
| 8:00 pm | Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: All American Celebration. Tony Award-winning Broadway vocalist Debbie Gravitte, the US Army Chorus, and post-concert fireworks highlight The Orchestra's A… Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 404-733-5397 |
| 9:00 pm | Red, White & Whiskey Blue: 4th of July on the Rooftop Patio. Celebrate July 4th with all things that shimmer and shine! Enjoy the show while you sip signature cocktails and nosh on Atlanta… W Atlanta Buckhead. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 678-500-3100 |
Festivals
| 9:00 am | Bird's Eye Parade View. The City of Marietta's Freedom Parade will begin at Roswell Street Baptist Church and will head toward the Square from Roswell… Earl Smith Strand Theatre. (Festival - Parade). 770-293-0080 |
| 10:30 am- 10:15 pm | 45th Annual Fantastic Fourth Celebration. The AJC readers have voted Stone Mountain Park as the best place in Atlanta to enjoy fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday… Stone Mountain Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 770-498-5690 |
| 2:00 pm- 11:30 pm | Tenth Annual Fabulous Fourth. To commemorate a decade of celebrations, the mall is offering a full day of family-friendly activities including children's ride… Mall of Georgia. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 678-482-8788 |
| 3:00 pm- 10:00 pm | 4th of July Celebration at Nash Farms. A full day of festivities will include live bands, a motorcycle and car show, 5k and 10k runs, cash prize cornhole tournament, a… Atlanta Metro Area. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 678-432-4399 |
| 5:00 pm- 9:30 pm | Decatur July 4th Pied Piper Parade. A patriotic parade followed by a concert by the Callanwolde Concert Band in the Community Bandstand and then ending with a firew… Atlanta Metro Area. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 404-371-8262 |
| 8:00 pm | Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: All American Celebration. Tony Award-winning Broadway vocalist Debbie Gravitte, the US Army Chorus, and post-concert fireworks highlight The Orchestra's A… Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 404-733-5397 |
| 9:00 pm | Red, White & Whiskey Blue: 4th of July on the Rooftop Patio. Celebrate July 4th with all things that shimmer and shine! Enjoy the show while you sip signature cocktails and nosh on Atlanta… W Atlanta Buckhead. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 678-500-3100 |
The Arts
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Ancient Egyptian Art. This collection covers the full scope of the Egyptian civilization. View mummies, coffins and variety of artifact. Some acquired… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Ancient Near Eastern Art. See the legacy of the ancient Near Eastern from the beginnings of agriculture and writing of the first cities and empires like M… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Art of the Ancient Americas. See the over 1,900 pieces of Art work from all three principle cultural centers of the Americas: Mesoamerica, Central America, a… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Asian Art. View the collection of Asian Art work with an emphasis of South Asia. Pieces include the seated Buddha, the eighteen-armed Vishu… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Greek and Roman Art. View the collections of Greek and Roman Art which include pieces from as early as 4000 BC. Including works in many media such a… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Sub-Saharan African Art. Exhibit include objects from West Africa such as Igbo Ikenga shrine figures, Sowo Mask, paintings, beaded bowl figures from the… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Works of Art on Paper. This exhibit started by the Art History Department of Emory University in 1987 is made up of Six centuries of European and Ameri… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282 |
| 11:00 am- 2:00 pm | Convincing the Nation. A new exhibit at the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum, draws on historical artwork, archival material and artifacts to tell the sto… Heritage Green. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-851-9111 |
| 11:00 am- 6:00 pm | Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. Become part of the official story of this 100 year journey as Atlantic Station hosts, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. It is an… Atlantic Station. (Arts - Artifact Exhibit). 404-876-2616 |
| 7:00 pm | Mo' Motown. The Earl Smith Strand Theatre is bringing "Hitsville, USA" back to the Marietta Square this Fourth of July with a fresh line-up… Earl Smith Strand Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 770-293-0080 |
| Mary Poppins. Based on the stories by P.L. Travers and the Oscar-winning 1964 Walt Disney film. The show fatures original film score by Robert… Fox Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 800-982-ARTS |
Retail Events
| 7:00 am- 1:00 pm | Celebrate on the Square: Peachtree Road Race Viewing Party. Bleacher seating for spectators of the 42nd annual Peachtree Road Race. Known as Mile 5, this is one of the best places to view… Colony Square Mall. (Retail - Plant Sale). 404-879-2250 |
| 9:00 am- 6:00 pm | Summer Moments of Happiness at the World of Coca-Cola. The Coca-Cola Happiness Machine has struck again - this time outside the World of Coca-Cola at Pemberton Place. This seemingly o… The World of Coca-Cola. (Retail - Retail Event). 404-676-5151 |
| 10:00 am- 9:00 pm | First Ever GrandCamp Adventures Retail Kiosk in Perimeter Mall. Come learn all about what GrandCamp Adventure products and services have to offer - imagination, creativity and the opportunity… Perimeter Mall. (Retail - Retail Event). 646-649-9091 |
| Summer Escape at W Atlanta - Buckhead. Relax your mind with our Summer Escape package and enjoy a well-deserved time out. Summer Escape package includes: Rate from $15… W Atlanta Buckhead. (Retail - Retail Sale). 678-500-3100 | |
| Poolside on Peachtree at W Atlanta - Buckhead. Slather on the sunscreen and sip signature cocktails at the WET bar, dip in the infinity pool and indulge in Sunday jam-sessions… W Atlanta Buckhead. (Retail - Retail Event). 678-500-3100 | |
| Peachtree Road Race Runner's Package at W Atlanta - Buckhead. Reserve your stay with us and be well rested for the big race. Then come back and enjoy all of the July Fourth festivities as yo… W Atlanta Buckhead. (Retail - Retail Event). 678-500-3100 |
Sports
| 7:10 pm | Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs. MLB Baseball Game. Turner Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 404-577-9100 |
For Children
| 9:00 am | Georgia Aquarium. Worlds largest aquarium with over 8 million gallons of water. Georgia Aquarium. (Kids - Children's Activities). 404-581-4000 |
| Georgia Aquarium. Worlds largest aquarium with over 8 million gallons of water. Georgia Aquarium. (Kids - Children's Activities). 404-581-4000 |
Community
| 9:00 am- 7:30 pm | World of Coca-Cola Tour. Take a 90-minute tour of the international headquarters of the Coca-Coca Company and its main bottling factory, then visit the C… The World of Coca-Cola. (Educational - Walking Tour). 800-676-COKE |
| 12:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Pole Dancing Classes. Tips or Taps offer an array of dance classes such as pole dancing, hip hop, and belly dancing. These classes will make you "ditc… Tips or Taps. (Educational - Class). 678-224-5699 |
| The Vault of the Secret Formula Exhibit. At The Vault of the Secret Formula, visitors will learn about the most closely guarded trade secret in history through an immers… The World of Coca-Cola. (Educational - History). 404-214-0879 |
Miscellaneous
| 12:30 pm | Fountain Show. Don't miss your chance to view this spectacular 251 computer controlled water jets, 400 fog jets, 487 lights and miles of underg… Centennial Olympic Park. (Miscellaneous). 404-223-4412 |
| 3:30 pm | Fountain Show. Don't miss your chance to view this spectacular 251 computer controlled water jets, 400 fog jets, 487 lights and miles of underg… Centennial Olympic Park. (Miscellaneous). 404-223-4412 |
| 6:30 pm | Fountain Show. Don't miss your chance to view this spectacular 251 computer controlled water jets, 400 fog jets, 487 lights and miles of underg… Centennial Olympic Park. (Miscellaneous). 404-223-4412 |
| 9:00 pm | Fountain Show. Don't miss your chance to view this spectacular 251 computer controlled water jets, 400 fog jets, 487 lights and miles of underg… Centennial Olympic Park. (Miscellaneous). 404-223-4412 |
| Manager's Reception. Beverages and snacks are served in the evening. Country Inn & Suites Atlanta-NW at Windy Hill Road. (Miscellaneous). 770-956-9919 |
Dining Specials
| 5:00 pm | Warren Zevon Wednesday!. Warren Zevon saw a werewolf drinking a pina colada at Trader Vic's. Celebrate with $ 4.50 Bahia all night! Trader Vic's. (Dining - Happy Hour). 404-221-6339 |
| 8:00 pm | Fado Pub Quiz. Win cash and prizes in this fun game hostd by Rob Riley. Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant. (Dining - Dining Specials). 404-841-0066 |
Nightlife
| 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Beluga Happy Hour. Featuring happy hour specials. No cover during the week. Must be 21 and over. Beluga Martini Bar. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 404-869-1090 |
| 7:00 pm | Ladies Night at Loca Luna. Free salsa lessons at 8pm and listen to live salsa and merengue music by Swing Con Son. A glass of Veuve Clicquot for $4. Loca Luna. (Nightlife - Ladies Night). 404-875-4494 |
| 8:00 pm | Dance Lessons. Get complementary dance lessons and get a chance to show off your new moves on the dance floor while listen to Country-Western m… Hoedowns. (Nightlife - Gay & Lesbian). 404-876-0001 |
| 9:00 pm- 2:30 am | Latin Elegance. Learn everything from traditional Salsa to Merengue and more while the resident DJ's spin. Tongue & Groove. (Nightlife - Dance). 404-261-2325 |
| 10:00 pm | Danny "Mudcat" Dudeck. Performing live every Thursday Night. Northside Tavern. (Nightlife - Blues). 404-874-8745 |
| 10:30 pm- 2:00 am | Dave Scott. Performing live. No cover charge. Beluga Martini Bar. (Nightlife - Live Music). 404-869-1090 |
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