NV-U Boutique Leap Sale!!!!

LEAP DAY SALE 29% OFF ALL DRESSES
In Store Purchase Only

465 Boulevard SE (Grant Park) Mon-Wed 11-6 Thurs-Sat 11-7 Sun CloseD

Enjoy 29% off all dresses for 1 day only! In store purchase only.
Friday, February 29th

We carry the latest styles and fashions from the hottest designers, and our inventory is being updated constantly. Please visit our store location to shop our newest inventory.

AHA Heart Ball After Party at Via Lounge

"Celebrate Life" at the Atlanta Heart Ball after party.
With special guest Josh Kelly
Saturday, March 1, 2008
11 a.m.- 2 a.m.

Via Lounge
262 Pharr Rd
Atlanta, Ga 30305

Transportation will be provided by the Ritz Carlton Buckhead

$40 in advance
$50 at the door
hors d'oeuvres provided

RSVP @ http://www.mocerimgmt.com/ or call (404) 459-6990

Fit Body E-zine launches in Atlanta!!

www.fit-bodyezine.com

African-American women are leading the way in obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Unfortunately, very few resources are willing to commit themselves exclusively to addressing this epidemic. FIT-BODY Ezine’s purpose is to promote a healthier lifestyle for African-American women and redefine what FIT looks like through a free, monthly website featuring articles, tips, videos and discussions. This purpose is based on one concept - “Fit isn’t about what we have to give up; it’s about what we gain in our roles as sisters, daughters, mothers, role-models and friends.”

FIT-BODY Ezine, the premier resource for African-American women searching for support, strategies and solutions to achieve their healthy living and weight loss goals.

The City's Most Loved Designer

A soiree style presentation showcasing Alanta's freshest fashion design talent.

Wednesday, February 27th @ P. Valentine Boutique

7:30-9:30 PM

RSVP @ thegarnercircle.com

In addition, Icon Style, Inc. and P.Valentine Boutique will be revealing the final winner of "The City's Most Loved Designer" Competition.We would like to thank all voters for their profound involvement with this competition. With over 600 votes, the top designers were elected to showcase for P.Valentine Boutique during an event to be held on Wednesday evening. This soiree willbe held in honor of the final winner and celebrate all of the designers' immense talent.

Alon's Bakery & Market New Location Opening Reception

Opening Reception
to celebrate the grand opening of the newest location of Alon’s Bakery and Market.
Tuesday, February 26
7 – 9 p.m.

Enjoy complimentary tastes from the bakery, cheese shop, boutique wine shop and bar during this exclusive preview. Guests may also purchase a variety of breads, confections, artisan cheeses, wine and more with a portion of the proceeds from the evening’s sales donated to benefit the Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation. An organization that works to provide memory opportunities for children who have a Mom or Dad with late-stage cancer, JAJF makes it possible for thousands of children to experience, enjoy and archive memories with their parents while they can.
4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30346 alons.com

Please RSVP to The Reynolds Group at
rsvp@thereynoldsgroupinc.com or 404.888.9348.

Alonzo F Herndon (1858 -1927): Atlanta's Wealthiest Black Citizen

Peach Connection.com celebrates the achievements of African Americans and their contributions to the city of Atlanta, the nation, and the world. Please join us in our celebration by observing the influential’s that paved the way for equality, justice, and freedom for African Americans.

Alonzo F Herndon, a former slave, founded the Atlanta Life Insurance Company located in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn Historic District. He used his earnings as a farmhand and barber to travel from Social Circle, GA to Atlanta. In Atlanta he opened up a series of barbershops and used them as the financial foundation that is the Atlanta Life Insurance Company Empire, in 1905.

The Atlanta Life Insurance Company is still known as one of the most successful black owned business in the nation. At the time of his death he was Atlanta’s wealthiest black citizens, owning more property than any other African American.

Visit the home of Alonzo Herndon and his family, a 2-story, 15 bedroom Beaux Arts mansion and museum.

587 University Place NW. Guided tours are conducted hourly 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tues – Saturday, (404) 581-9813.

Ralph David Abernathy (1926-1990): Civil Rights Legend

Peach Connection.com celebrates the achievements of African Americans and their contributions to the city of Atlanta, the nation, and the world. Please join us in our celebration by observing the influential’s that paved the way for equality, justice, and freedom for African Americans.

Abernathy was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s chief partner in the civil rights movement. He helped organize the Montgomery Bus boycott and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).

After King’s 1968 assassination, Abernathy succeeded him as SCLC President and continued the legacy of nonviolent resistance for the equality of blacks.

Maynard Jackson (1938-2003): Atlanta's First Black Mayor

Peach Connection.com celebrates the achievements of African Americans and their contributions to the city of Atlanta, the nation, and the world. Please join us in our celebration by observing the influential’s that paved the way for equality, justice, and freedom for African Americans.

Maynard Jackson Jr. was the son of a minister and a college professor. Jackson spent most of his youth in his mother’s native city, Atlanta, GA.

In 1973, with Atlanta’s black population at slightly more than 50%, Jackson seized more than 90% of the Black vote and nearly 20% of the white vote. At the age of 35 he became Atlanta’s first Black mayor, making him the first black mayor of a major city in the Deep South.
Mayor of Atlanta 1973-1982 & 1989-1990

Edna Lewis (1916-2006): The Great Dame of Southern Cooking

Peach Connection.com celebrates the achievements of African Americans and their contributions to the city of Atlanta, the nation, and the world. Please join us in our celebration by observing the influential’s that paved the way for equality, justice, and freedom for African Americans.


The granddaughter of freed slaves, Edna Lewis is an inspiration to the history and art of Southern cuisine. Lewis learned how to cook in her Aunt Jenny’s Virginia kitchen on a wood fired stove. They measured using coins, piling powder on pennies, salt on dimes, and baking soda on nickels because they had no measuring spoons or scales. Lewis could tell when a cake was done by listening.

Lewis went on to open Café Nicholson in New York City (Manhattan) an unfathomable feat for most Blacks at that time. At Café Nicholson, she did all the cooking. She wrote acclaimed cookbooks and is still an inspiration to many culinary connoisseurs and food lovers. On February 13, 2006 Edna Lewis died at the age of 89 in her Decatur, GA home.

Hank Aaron: Baseball Great

Peach Connection.com celebrates the achievements of African Americans and their contributions to the city of Atlanta, the nation, and the world. Please join us in our celebration by observing the influential’s that paved the way for equality, justice, and freedom for African Americans.


Hank Aaron set a Major League record for home runs and RBIs during his amazing career. (Barry Bonds surpassed Aaron in the home run category in August 2007). He is also the Braves all-time runs and hits leader. His career stats are just as impressive. Aaron played in 3298 games, and had a total of 2,174 runs, 755 home runs, 2,297 RBI's, and a career batting average of .305. Aaron played in the Major Leagues for 23 years

Aaron played the final two seasons of his career in Milwaukee, but then returned to Atlanta to live. He moved into the corporate world, serving on boards at Turner Broadcasting and became owner of a BMW dealership. He also wrote a book about his storied career, entitled, I Had a Hammer: The Hank Aaron Story.

Cocktails @ Room- Feb. 28

Tempting Tuesdays Every Week at Verve!

Pices Grand Opening on V-Day

A new destination with a unique flair beckons to Atlanta’s discerning food and music aficionados. Make waves with someone special at Pisces Seafood and Jazz on Valentines Day. The restaurant is housed in an elegant, sleek freestanding structure of sharp stone and glass, located on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta. Pisces Seafood & Jazz is a new dining concept that unites exceptional food with extraordinary music seven nights a week for a total entertainment experience.

Valentines Day launches an incredible Grand Opening week of National Talent with Sax Icon Marion Meadows, trumpet phenomenon Joey Sommerville and electrifying violinist Ken Ford and so much more.

V-Day Picnic Basket for Two

Valentine's Picnic Basket for Two

Treat your Valentine to this charming wicker basket, brimming with Alon's goodies to enjoy in just about any setting your can dream up: at the office, in front of the fireplace, an indoor picnic, on the deck or at the park. This great option requires no reheating and includes cheese course, entree with sides, bread, dessert and sparkling wine. $79.99 includes enough for two in a wicker basket.

The basket for two includes the following:
Cheese board with wafer
Crab cakes with spicy remoulade
Country French dinner rolls
Green apple coleslaw or Fingerling potato salad
Fresh berry medley
Chocolate Chocolate Eclairs
A half-bottle of Gruet Blanc de Noir sparkling wine
Alon's signature chocolates
Deluxe plasticware, including a disposable picnic blanket

For more info click here

Valentine's Day Hotel Packages-Buckhead

Valentine’s weekend is the perfect time to indulge in a relaxing, romantic getaway. The Buckhead Hotel Council, made up of nearly 20 hotels, offers romantic getaways throughout Buckhead for lovebirds celebrating Valentine’s Day and hotels are making vacations even sweeter by providing special offers and packaged deals.

Buckhead is a magical community, famous for its live, work and play environment and for providing exciting memories for generations over the years. Buckhead boasts more than 1,400 upscale retail options and over 200 outstanding restaurants; there is a lot to see and do!

For sweethearts who want to dine or dance the night away in Buckhead, to couples who want to spend the weekend with friends or children, here is a sample of properties in Buckhead that offer special deals in February:

**All packages include complimentary transportation within a two-mile radius of the hotel.

• Beverly Hills Inn
Includes room, champagne and chocolate strawberries.

The package begins at $149 plus tax and is available throughout February. For reservations, visit www.beverlyhillsinn.com or call (404) 233-8520.

• Doubletree, Buckhead
Includes king-bedded hotel room, breakfast buffet for two, chilled champagne, chocolate covered strawberries and valet parking.

The package is $199 plus tax and is available Thursday, February 14, through Sunday, February 17. For reservations, visit www.doubletreebuckhead.com or call (404) 231-1234.

• Embassy Suites Atlanta-Buckhead
Includes room, complimentary breakfast, complimentary self-parking, a Manager’s Reception, bottle of champagne, two Embassy Suites keepsake champagne flutes and a box of chocolates.

The package begins at $149 plus tax and has no restricted dates. For reservations, visit www.atlantabuckhead.embassysuites.com or call (404) 261-7733.



• Grand Hyatt, Buckhead
Includes deluxe-king room with rose petals in room, $100 dining certificate at Aquaknox, champagne and strawberries, late check out the next morning and breakfast for two in Cassis Restaurant or in-room dining.

The Red Hot Valentine’s Day Package is $325 plus tax and is available Thursday, February 14, through Saturday, February 16. For reservations, visit www.grandhyattatlanta.com or call (404) 237-1234.

• Intercontinental Buckhead
Includes deluxe accommodations, $50 credit towards dinner in Au Pied de Cochon (the French brasserie located on the lobby level), champagne and chocolates delivered to the room and the breakfast buffet for two in Au Pied de Cochon. In addition, Au Pied de Cochon will offer a special menu on the evening of Valentines Day; each couple will receive a customized, souvenir Au Pied de Cochon plate with the menu and Valentine’s Day date glazed on the plate.

The Valentine’s Day Dinner is $65 per person. The overnight package begins at $299 plus tax and is available Friday, February 8; Saturday, February 9; and Thursday, February 14, through Sunday, February 17. For reservations, visit www.intercontinental.com/buckhead or call (404) 946-9000.

• The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead
“Sugar Therapy Weekend” package includes overnight accommodations in an Executive Suite, overnight valet parking, a cooking demonstration by Executive Pastry Chef James Satterwhite on Saturday and keepsake aprons. From whimsical house-made lollipops in seasonal flavors at the front desk to fanciful Candy Martinis in The Lobby Lounge and Sugar Therapy desserts in The Café, clever sweet treats can be found on menus and spun like sugar throughout the hotel.

The package begins at $599 plus tax and is available Friday, February 8; Saturday, February 9; Friday, February 15; and Saturday, February 16. For reservations, visit www.ritzcarlton.com or call (404) 237-2700.

• The Westin, Buckhead
“Cupid One” package includes room with a guaranteed city view, wine with fruit and a selection of dipping sauces, parking and turn down service.
“Cupid Two” package includes champagne with cherries and strawberries,
$150 food and beverage credit for dinner in The Palm Restaurant, valet parking and a white-rose-petal turndown.
“Cupid Three” package includes champagne with cherries and strawberries, fresh flowers in room upon arrival, 3.4oz of Bvlgari Rose Essentielle Eau de Parfum, limo service to and from a Buckhead restaurant, breakfast in bed, valet parking, late checkout and a white-rose-petal turndown.

The packages begin at $329 plus tax. For reservations, visit www.westin.com/buckhead or call (404) 365-0065.

Soul Food Museum

Did you know that the spoon you use to eat ice cream or stir the honey in your Green tea was invented by African-Americans? Or how about the potato chips you love to eat while at a Super Bowl party, an African American invented those also.

The National African American Culinary Arts and Hospitality Association (www.naacaha.com), or NAACAHA, wants to ensure these historical truths are preserved for all to reference. That is why it established the NAACAHA Soul Food Museum along with its food expo and awards show, all which highlights and acknowledges the generosities African Americans have made to the culinary and hospitality industries.

Situated in a small space at 210 Auburn Avenue on "Soul Food Row" in Atlanta's historic Sweet Auburn district, the Soul Food Museum opened in August 2005 and will relocate to a larger facility a few doors away from its current home later this year.

All are invited to attend the 5th Annual Black History Month Southern Heritage Food Expo and African American Culinary Arts Awards. For more information on this event or tickets, contact Dr. Kenneth Willhoite at (404) 917-2665 or via email at drwillhoite@yahoo.com. For information and tickets, go to www.naacaha.com

Menopause the Musical

After 635 performances from April 2005 – February 2007 made it the longest-running musical in Atlanta history, MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® is coming back to Atlanta for a limited-time engagement at the 14th Street Playhouse on February 22. Inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, this hilarious musical rendition of “the change” has been entertaining and educating women from coast-to-coast for more than five years. From the work of writer Jeanie Linders, Menopause The Musical® is a 90-minute production, which includes re-lyricized tunes from the 60’s and 70’s that will have women -- and men -- laughing out loud in their seats!

Dining Out For Life

Simply dining out for breakfast, lunch or at any of nearly 200 participating restaurants during the 16th annual Dining Out for Life will help Open Hand provide home-delivered meals and nutrition services to senior citizens and individuals with chronic and debilitating diseases. Participating restaurants in the Atlanta metro area will donate a minimum of 20 percent of food and beverage sales to Open Hand. 404-419-3333. www.diningoutforoh.org