Day Twelve: Share the Gift of PeachConnection.com

Happy Holidays from PeachConnection.com! Share the gift of PeachConnection.com with your friends, family, co-workers in 2008.

Thank you for your continous support and stay tuned for a bigger and better year!

Day Eleven: The Great Debaters

A Holiday Must See!!!! Based on a true story, Denzel Washington stars in and directs this story of power, perseverance, and truth. Washington's character, Mel Tolson, is a professor at Wiley College Texas who wants to encourage his African American students to exercise their brilliant minds through debate. He forms and coaches a local debating team who aggressively fight for the chance to engage Harvard's championship team in a match.

Produced by Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions. It is directed by Denzel Washington who also stars in the film along with Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker, Gina Ravera, and Jurnee Smollett.

The film will hit theatres in Atlanta on Christmas day. Do not miss this incredible journey of hope and ambition. Hit the theatres after Christmas Dinner.

Click on the title of this post to check out the trailer!!

Day Ten: A Stone Mountain Christmas

Celebrate the Magic of the Season!

Daily NOW through December 30 (closed December 24 and 25)

From the twinkle of more than two million lights - twice as many as ever before - to the enchantment of the Snow Angel’s magical
fireworks, your heart will be set aglow with the hope and wonder of the holidays.

NEW! The Polar Express 4D Experience - Don't miss the Atlanta debut of this classic film as a 20 minute 4D experience.

NEW! Two New Live Shows - A Hometown Holiday and Kickin' Up Christmas.

NEW! Christmas Lasershow

NEW! Crossroads Christmas Parade

NEW! Now over TWO MILLION LIGHTS adorn the buildings of Crossroads!

Plus An Historic Christmas at the Antebellum Plantation

Event Operating Schedule

December 17-20: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
December 21-23: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Closed December 24-25
December 26-30: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

More Christmas Fun

Nightly Fireworks & Snowfall Celebration with the Snow Angel
The Sing-Along Christmas Train & Live Show The Gift
Kids' Land & the Coca-Cola Polar Bear
A Crossroads Christmas Carol Live Show
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
The Coca-Cola Christmas Tree - "Give, Live, Love - Coke"
The Great Barn
Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf

Day Nine: Ludacris and his foundation are bringing Luda-Crismas cheer to Atlanta area children

Ludacris, The Ludacris Foundation, The Woodruff Arts Center, and DTP are hosting a Christmas Winter Wonderland Party for approximately 150 children, 6 to 12 years old. The children were selected from communities throughout the metro Atlanta area. Children attending the party will see the movie "Fred Claus" and be treated to games, entertainment, and great food. They will also be able to "Build a Bear", play WII games and take pictures with Santa.

" The Christmas season is all about giving of yourself – That's the true meaning of Christmas. Helping those that are less fortunate than ourselves – That's what this time of year is all about. During the holidays there is no greater gift than the "gift of giving" and putting smiles on the faces of others" says Ludacris.

The party will take place this Saturday, December 22nd from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Street NE., Atlanta, GA 30309. Private Event.

Day Eight: Peach Connection.com Holiday Soiree

Join Peach Connection for their first holiday soiree on Dec. 20, 2007 at the highly anticipated AquaKnox Restaurant. This is an event you don't want to miss. Drink specials, complimentary appetizers, gift certificate giveaways, & more!

6:00PM to 9:00PM
AquaKnox
3280 Peachtree St
Atlanta, GA

Day Seven: Have a Holiday Cocktail

Hot Orange Coco Coffee with Chocolate Cream Float

¾ oz. Kahlua
¾ oz. Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka
¾ oz. Smirnoff Orange Vodka
Fresh Hot Coffee
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1oz. White Cream De Coco
3 tablespoons of Sugar

Preparation: In a mixing tin add: Heavy Cream, White Crème De Coco,
and the sugar. Shake until think enough to float. YOU MUST SHAKE
THIS EVERYTIME YOU USE IT. Thick is the name of the game. The drink
will blend too quick if its not done right.

"Prime" a coffee glass with piping hot water and let it sit. You
want to do this every time in order to get the glass nice and hot.
After a few moments... pour out the hot water and add your Kahlua,
Dutch Chocolate vodka, and Smirnoff Orange. The rest of the glass is
filled with hot coffee stopping about ¾ of an inch from the top.

Top with the cream which will be poured out of the tin only after
you have shaken it for at least 60 seconds. Fill the glass to the
top and shave chocolate and orange zest on top.

Find it at:

Room at TWELVE
400 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30308
404.418.1250
Roomattwelve.com

TOUS presents Chrisette Michele!

For More Information

Day Six: Explore Alice's Wonderland

Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and discover a world filled with adventure, wonder and learning! Alices Wonderland is an interactive exhibit based on Lewis Carroll's classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
With many hands-on activities to explore, children and adults alike become as curious as Alice herself in a journey that makes the unknown more familiar, maybe even logical, and most certainly fun. Come and learn about math, science and the joy of reading as you jump into Alices Wonderland!
Imagine a room where children are tall enough to touch the ceiling! Children can walk down the Hall of Doors, create a Mad Tea Party, manipulate time with a Crazy Clock, explore shadows and waves in a Pool of Tears, understand animation at a Caucus Race, and play a fun game of Crazy Croquet where balls in motion are surprisingly predictable, demonstrating the laws of geometry.

Now thru Jan. 13
Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta
275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr

Day Five: Dr. Martin Luther King's Birth Home

Learn how a young Dr. King celebrated Christmas with his family during the 1930s

Now thru Dec. 22
450 Aubrurn Ave
Atlanta GA 30312

Day Four: A Christmas Carol

The most lavish and spectacular holiday extravaganza in Atlanta! Full of soaring holiday music and jaw-dropping special effects, A Christmas Carol is a Broadway-scale musical spectacle featuring the best actors and singers in Atlanta. Whether you are coming for the first time or as part of your familys annual holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol will dazzle your eyes and warm your heart.

Now thru Dec. 24
Alliance Theatre
More Information

Day Three: 2007 Festival of Trees benefiting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

The 2007 Festival of Trees at the Atlanta History Center benefiting Children's will feature more than 60 designer trees and wreaths, an interactive model train (all on display through Dec. 12) and an international village (on display through Dec. 19). A holiday gift shop also will be open, and proceeds from gift shop and tree and wreath sales will benefit Children's.

Ticket cost: $15

Day Two: Vote for Warrick Dunn!

The Home Depot NFL Foundation MVP is a new program that recognizes NFL players who are making a positive impact in their local communities through charitable programs and contributions. The program will reward 17 players with a football field refurbishment or build a playground in their honor and a donation to a charity of their choice.

Click here to vote!

Day One: HARTS 4 the Holidays

Dec. 15, 2007
12PM-5PM
The Washingtion at Historic Westside Village


This card decorating party benefiting children and new mothers at Grady memorial hospital is a great way to start the Holiday Season.

Spread the holiday cheer while listening to music, decorating cards, and eating!

Hearts + Handcrafted Arts= HARTS 4 the Holidays

Blizzard of Lights- Dec. 10

Join Downtown residents in a Blizzard of Lights as they decorate their homes in white lights. It's easy; just decorate your home or office with candles, strings of lights or shimmering snowflakes. Put them up by Dec. 10, and keep them up until New Years Eve. Be as creative as your electricity will allow! For more information contact Stuart Jackson at sjackson@tjgcpa.com

Pics from Ne-Yo Charity Masquerade Ball

PeachConnection.com Announces Holiday Soiree

Things to do This Weekend

Dec. 6-9 NV-U Boutique's Coat Sale. Visit NV-U boutique this weekend to receive 20% off all coats!

Dec. 8- All day Holiday Party at Sage- Sage thanks its loyal shoppers with an all-day holiday party from 10 am until 8 pm at both locations. Don't miss special discounts from 20%-50% off, holiday treats and vino. Ask to have your items gift wrapped at no extra cost. A DJ will spin tunes at both locations, adding to the festivities!

Dec. 7-8, 5:30-9:30PM- Decatur Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes- Take a look inside ten of Decatur's most interesting homes. This year's eclectic tour focuses on charming houses in Decatur's McDonough-Adams-Kings Highway Historic District and in Oakhurst as well. Take the free Cliff shuttle from home to home, and to three exciting points of interest. Proceeds from the tour benefit the Decatur Youth Fund and the Decatur Preservation Alliance.

Dec. 8 2:30PM-4PM- Kids Pizza Making Class- Calling All Kids! Join us at Wolfgang Puck Express on Saturday, December 8th at 2:30 p.m. for a Kids' Pizza-Making Class! The price is $10.00 plus tax per child for a personal pizza, step-by-step instructions, decorating ingredients, drink and cookie. Watch your little chefs create their own culinary masterpieces – and you don't have to clean up the mess! This class fills up fast, reserve your spot now before it's too late! To make your reservations, please call Wolfgang Puck Express at 404-815-1500.

Planning a Holiday party?

No matter how big or small the event is, or what your budget can handle, LiquidChefs can help turn your event into a unique and memorable occasion. They can provide specialty drinks, customized drinks, as well as many other services. Visit www.liquidchefs.net

Singer, Ne-Yo's 1st Annual Charity Masquerade Ball

Ne-Yo announced that Atlanta’s radio host Frank Ski will host his first charity fundraiser for his newly-formed Compound Foundation. NE-YO and his Compound Foundation will have their 1st Annual Charity Masquerade Ball, the black-tie Brazilian themed gala will be filled with special performances and festive activities while supporting the newly formed foundation’s efforts to raise funds for community based initiatives and special programs.

The Compound Foundation’s programs are aimed at creating a productive and stable environment for at risk and displaced youth in the group home context. Grammy Award nominated R&B singer-songwriter Ne-Yo is co-founder of the Compound Foundation. With a strong passion for working with youth, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds and underserved communities, Ne-Yo has lent his talents to perform at high schools and venues across the country and visits group homes in an effort to connect with at risk youth.

Stay tuned for photos.

5 Top Things to do this Weekend

1. A Christmas Carol opens at the Alliance Theatre. Showings at 2:30Pm and 8:00PM. Visit www.peachconnection.com for more info.

2. Honey Nails Turns One Anniversary Party. Saturday Dec.1 6-9PM at Honey Nail Salon, 442 East Paces Ferry Rd. Enjoy food, drinks, and shopping. RSVP to party@honeynails.com

3. Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas Parade- Saturday Dec. 1 10:30AM. The parade starts at Peachtree and Baker St. Visit www.choa.org/festival for more info.

4. Runway RED- Saturday Dec. 1 doors open at 5:00PM at The Penthouse of the America's Mart. This high fashion show will benefit the AIDS foundation. For more info visit www.peachconnection.com.

5. Dress for Success Event- Sunday Dec. 2 5-7:30PM at Shout, Cost: $36. Drop off any accessories or personal care items. These items will be donated to Dress for Success atlanta.

19th Annual Peach Drop Celebration

Dec. 31,2007- Jan. 1,2008
Underground Atlanta
12pm-4am
FREE

The giant peach is back and ready for the countdown to 2008! Ring in the New Year at the 19th Annual Peach Drop at Underground Atlanta with country superstar Miranda Lambert and Atlanta's own 800 lb. peach! Peach Drop is the largest New Year's Eve Countdown celebration in the entire southeast and this year's celebration is set to be the best one yet!

Icon Style: Innovative Creators Trunk Show

ICON STYLE presents the market place for the Innovative Creator. This includes all pioneers, and out of this world designers emerging from local boutiques, colleges, and all the roads where fashion and ingenuity meet.

Our trunk show consumers are fashion savvy connoisseurs. They think outside the box and love a great rummage for something new. To them fashion is another art form to be expressed whether it’s their accessories, hair, makeup and most important their attire.

Innovative Creators Trunk Show:
Preview local designers, shop their samples, enjoy sounds by DJ Wildlife, a caricature artist, partake in fashion photo shoot and network with fellow art and fashion guru's. Guest receive ICON STYLE shopper's tote bags while supplies last! Business Card raffles for free personal hand drawn portraits. Check out the JoiaStyleStudio and Peach Connection

Cash Sales preferred;Paypal sales by phone;Personal checks at the discretion of designer

For More Information contact: info@peachconnection.com.

HoneyMag.com Blog entry - PeachConnection.com

Atlanta is a growing metropolis of MANY transplants (mostly from the Northeast) and very few natives. I have lived in Atlanta for a total of approximately 4 years (on and off) and I have seen it grow and transform by leaps and bounds each year. I love Atlanta more and more each day not only because of the people but because of the plethora of awesome shopping and dining. The nightlife is getting better too

Two young ladies (my Sorors) have fallen in love with Atlanta as well and through their exploration of our great city, decided to create an online portal to help Atlanta residents and visitors discover the hidden gems within our city limits. PeachConnection.com was created by Patricia Smith and Alisha Bell. Given that we are all very busy and involved women (trying to fulfill our passions and dreams), we held a “virtual” interview. Take a glimpse into the world of the PeachConnection.com founders!

For the full article visit http://www.honeymag.com/modules/blogatl/2007/11/12/spotlight-on-peachconnectioncom/

Honey Nail Salon Turns One!

Honey Nail Salon is celebrating their first birthday on Saturday December 1, 2007 6-9PM. Please celebrate with them by enjoying coctails, hors d' oeuvres, and a trunk show by POPPYsam.

RSVP to party@honeynails.com

AquaKnox Comes to Atlanta!

The West Coast sensation, AquaKnox, is set to make a huge splash in Atlanta with its mouth-watering menu and ultrachic décor when it opens its new location in the Terminus building at the intersection of Peachtree Street and Piedmont Road in Buckhead.

Scheduled to premiere in late November 2007, AquaKnox truly will be a one-of-a-kind culinary experience featuring global water cuisine. Filling a 13,000-square-foot-space, the well-noted noshery will provide a modern, chic atmosphere with fresh colors that reflect the vibrancy of the cool, ocean waters. Guests will experience an environment designed to “entertain your every sense,” highlighted by a water-encased walk-in wine tower, a state-of-the-art open kitchen and a raw bar. For private and semi-private group events, a private banquet facility will be available to accommodate up to 125 guests for a more personalized and elegant dining experience. A Chef’s Table will be designated for guests wishing to partake in a more intimate experience.

Reservations can be made at www.opentable.com. For more information, please visit the AquaKnox Web site at www.AquaKnox.net.

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Stats Opens in Atlanta

The newest addition to the Concentrics Restaurants roster, STATS is a high energy sports bar with a fresh new twist.. Be an early fan of this new "Food Play" addition. 70 high definition TV's. gourmet American cuisine, beer that pours on tap right at your table, and 5 bars make STATS more than just another place to watch the game. STATS is the new trendsetter in sports bars.
Get a piece of the action with live sports radio broadcasts with 790 The Zone on select game days. Whether it's a few friends or a party of 500 sports enthusiast, STATS has the space and the savvy to WOW their guests. This massive sports bar features a fight room, rooftop party access, Adidas room, and an intimate basement venue.

A Christmas Carol Opens Nov. 30 at The Alliance Theatre

The most lavish and spectacular holiday extravaganza in Atlanta! Full of soaring holiday music and jaw-dropping special effects, A Christmas Carol is a Broadway-scale musical spectacle featuring the best actors and singers in Atlanta. Whether you are coming for the first time or as part of your family annual holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol will dazzle your eyes and warm your heart. Opening Night is Nov. 30, 2007 at 8PM.

Log on to PeachConnection.com to win tickets!

PeachConnection.com Launch Party