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• CANDLEBAR & MORE read more ›
  (2482 Jett Ferry Rd, Dunwoody. Tel. 404-853-1687)
  candlebarandmore.com
  This aromatic boutique sells everything from fancy candles and bath soaps to beauty products and pleasantly scented cleaning supplies.
• CANTON STREET ANTIQUE MARKET read more ›
  (970 Canton St, Roswell. Tel. 770-518-7860)
  cantonstreetantiquemarket.com
  Set in quaint, historic Roswell, this expansive space hosts 60+ vendors hawking enough antiques, collectibles, jewelry and gifts to make “shop ’til you drop” more than just an old saying.
• KALEIDOSCOPE BOUTIQUE read more ›
  (252 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur. Tel. 404-378-1214)
  kscopeboutique.com
  This edgy designer clothing store offers Atlanta fashionistas everyday dresses and weekend wear in the trendiest patterns and prints for spring, plus bright bags and accessories.
• KIRKWOOD FEED & SEED read more ›
  (1998 Hosea Williams Dr. Tel. 404-378-2829)
  kirkwoodfeedandseed.com
  This quaint pet supply store in the burgeoning Kirkwood neighborhood offers premium foods, accessories and toys, pet-related artwork and colorful gift baskets.
• OUTBACK BIKES read more ›
  (1125 Euclid Ave. Tel. 404-688-4878)
  outback-bikes.com
  Here in the South, you can enjoy the great outdoors as early as March. Whether you’re planning a pleasure ride or a trailblazing excursion in the north Georgia mountains, this bike shop has all of the gear you need to get outfi tted for your trek.
• YOUTHTOPIA MED SPA read more ›
  (3665 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta. Tel. 770-772-4806)
  youthtopiamedspa.com
  Whether it’s Botox or a simple facial you seek, this medical spa has it. Check out the complete line of “cosmeceuticals” that help fight age spots, acne, wrinkles and sun damage.

• ATLANTA HAWKS read more ›
  (At Philips Arena, 1 Philips Dr. Tel. 866-715-1500)
  www.nba.com/hawks
  Can the Hawks make it to the playoffs two years in a row? Find out when they battle the Pistons (March 13), Bobcats (March 19), Spurs (March 21), Magic (March 24), Pacers (March 28) and Lakers (March 31).
• ATLANTA ROLLERGIRLS read more ›
  (At Yaarab Shrine Center 400 Ponce de Leon Ave NE. Tel. 404-872-5818)
  www.atlantarollergirls.com
  Loved the tough-as-nails roller derby action in the movie Whip It? Watch as the Rollergirls open their 2010 home season with a doubleheader. March 13.
• BULLOCH HALL read more ›
  (180 Bulloch Ave, Roswell. Tel. 770-992-1731)
  bullochhall.org
  Built in 1839, the childhood residence of Teddy Roosevelt’s mother, Mittie Bulloch, is now a museum dedicated to Roswell’s antebellum history, with a special section devoted to the family that once called the building home.
• FIDDLER ON THE ROOF read more ›
  (2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy. Tel. 770-916-2800)
  cobbenergycentre.com
  This beloved Broadway musical tells a timeless tale of love and tradition in the face of oppression. Harvey Fierstein (who appeared in such films as Independence Day and Mrs. Doubtfire) plays Tevye. March 16-21.
• TOM LOWE TRAP & SKEET RANGE read more ›
  (3070 Merk Rd SW. Tel. 404-346-8382)
  deshotelsarms.com
  This trap and skeet shooting range caters to clay enthusiasts of all skill levels, offering instruction, league competition and even a sport called Maze Clays, in which the shooter moves through nine stations.
• THE TRUE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS BY A. WOLF read more ›
  (1404 Spring St NW. Tel. 404-873-3391)
  puppet.org
  This humorous play presents the classic children’s fable from a unique perspective, that of a wolf with a cold, who claims he was merely out to borrow a cup of sugar. March 23 through April 11.

• HOT DOG HEAVEN read more ›
  (8558 Main St, Woodstock. Tel. 770-591-5605)
  This family-owned business is known for Chicago-style hot dogs loaded with toppings, but its tender barbecue plates and homemade side dishes are equally delicious. $
• SPADES KOUNTRY KOOKING CAFÉ read more ›
  (1976 Hosea Williams Dr. Tel. 404-378-5242)
  Soul food doesn’t get much better than this. Daily specials include meatloaf, fall-off-thebone baked chicken and barbecued ribs. $
• ANTICO PIZZA NAPOLETANA read more ›
  (1093 Hemphill Ave. Tel. 404-724-2333)
  anticopizza.it
  Giovanni Di Palma has foodies raving about his pizza made in the verace artigianale (true artisan) style. Try the margherita D.O.P., topped with San Marzano tomatoes, Buffalo mozzarella, basil and garlic. $$
• MOKSHA INDIAN CUISINE read more ›
  (1380 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell. Tel. 678-205-5799)
  mokshaatl.com
  Expertly balancing the traditions of North and South India, this spot is one of Atlanta’s best Indian restaurants. Desserts like angoori rasmalai (cheese balls in milk syrup) and rose ice cream provide sweet relief from the heat of the fiery dishes. $$$
• RA SUSHI read more ›
  (1080 Peachtree St. Tel. 404-267-0114)
  rasushi.com
  This recent addition to the local sushi scene combines fresh, creative Japanese cuisine with the party atmosphere of a nightclub. Try one of the indulgent specialties, such as the Viva Las Vegas roll (fried crab and cream cheese topped with spicy tuna and eel sauce). $$$
• WISTERIA RESTAURANT read more ›
  (471 N Highland Ave. Tel. 404-525-3363)
  wisteria-atlanta.com
  A perennial favorite of Atlanta locals, Chef Jason Hill’s fine-dining hotspot offers swanky Southern fare like molasses-rubbed pork tenderloin in a building that’s nearly a century old. $$$

• BATTLE & BREW read more ›
  (279 Powers Ferry Rd, Marietta. Tel. 678-560-1500)
  battleandbrew.com
  Atlanta’s only video gaming pub targets the geek chic demographic with dozens of video games and Wednesday night “Geek Trivia.”
• CHURCHILL GROUNDS read more ›
  (660 Peachtree St NE. Tel. 404-876-3030)
  churchillgrounds.com
  This elegant club offers live jazz most nights, with jam sessions every Tuesday, local talent Justin Chesarek on Wednesdays and national acts like Soul Cycle on weekends.
• DAZA DANCE BALLROOM ACADEMY read more ›
  (3005 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek. Tel. 678-910-9693)
  dazadanceatlanta.com
  Looking for a unique date night? Hit the floor for Daza Dance’s weekend parties, where $15 gets you beginner dance lessons, drinks and three hours of ballroom, Latin and swing dancing.
• FUNNY FARM COMEDY CLUB read more ›
  (11000 Alpharetta Hwy, Roswell. Tel. 770-817-4242)
  www.funnyfarmcomedyclub.com
  Now located outside the perimeter, this comedy club is bringing top-notch comics (past headliners have included Richard Lewis and Tom Green) to the ’burbs.
• TWISTED LEPRECHAUN read more ›
  (2851 N Cobb Pkwy, Kennesaw. Tel. 770-693-2932)
  twistedleprechaun.com
  Located near Kennesaw State University and offering everything from open-mic nights to card games, this Celtic pub has emerged as one of the area’s hottest night spots.
• ST. PATRICK’S PARADE & FESTIVAL read more ›
  (Peachtree Street. Tel. 678-754-5834)
  stpatsparadeatlanta.com
  An annual tradition for more than 150 years, this parade—with hundreds of marching bands, clowns, floats and dancers—winds its way from Ralph McGill Boulevard to Underground Atlanta, where it will expand into a daylong festival. March 14.

• MONTALUCE WINERY & ESTATES read more ›
  (71 miles north of Atlanta • 501 Hightower Church Rd, Dahlonega, GA. Tel. 866-991-8466)
  www.montaluce.com
  Georgia is earning a name for itself for wine production, and oenophiles are raving about this vineyard. This winery features a production facility, tasting room, tours and culinary classes.
• PROVIDENCE CANYON STATE PARK read more ›
  (148 miles south of Atlanta. Tel. 229-838-6202)
  www.gastateparks.org/info/providence
  Known as Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon,” this state park offers some of the state’s most breathtaking vistas. Massive gullies up to 150 feet deep were caused by erosion due to poor farming practices in the 1800s.

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