Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is located in the 1920 Gothic-Tudor style home of the Charles Howard Candler family. It offers classes for adults and children, covering topics on literary art, visual art and performing arts. Historic tours are offered. The venue is a very beautiful place to hold a wedding as well.
7 Stages is a professional theatre located in Little Five Points, in Atlanta. It encourages devoted artists to perform as well as provides several other programs. Some of these programs include, Artistic Associates, Youth Creates, residencies, internships and Inside Rehearsal programs.
The Millennium Gate serves as a transition, one you notice, between the lakeside row of residences and the boutiques and commercial offices in Atlantic Station. Made of Indiana limestone, the gate extends 100 feet in the air from the three-acre Lake Hylia, and 82 feet from 17th St. Outside, the Romanesque architecture and iron tables and chairs create the feeling of a European plaza. Inside the gate, is a 12,000-square-foot museum with three historically-decorated rooms. The museum features exhibits that highlight Georgia history, architecture, culture and philanthropy.
Spalding Nix, which is located in the in the Gallery of Peachtree Hills, opened his store in 2003 to provide exquisite yet affordable paintings and antiques.
In 1965, a group of Atlanta arts patrons transformed Buckhead's historic Swan House estate into an art gallery, restaurant and gift shop. Swan House's restaurant is known as as go-to place for ladies' luncheons and its menu features signature chicken salad dishes, spinach quiche, homemade soup and tea. Daily entrees include salmon and crab cakes, grilled salmon fillets, chicken curry and chicken crisps.
The large Swan House gift shop includes a boutique, jewelry, home wares and items for babies and children. Swan House Art Gallery, an integral part of the Swan Coach House experience, features works by the South's most established talent, as well as the area's new and emerging artists.
Swan Coach House hosts events such as weddings, receptions, parties and afternoon teas. See the website for an exhibition schedule, restaurant menu and more information.
The 6,000-seat Chastain Park Amphitheater is one of Atlanta's top entertainment venues, with a variety of top music acts in the spring and summer. From classic rock groups to hip-hop and R&B, the Chastain Amphitheater hosts a number of artists. Seated at elegant, candle-lit tables, audiences drink and dine as they listen to the concerts. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra also performs here. Along with Live Nation, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is the main concert promoter at the amphitheater.
Doppler is one of the Atlanta area's best known recording studios. Its studios and engineers record radio commercials, podcasts, voiceovers, and music by dozens of top artists including Aerosmith, Indigo Girls, T-Pain and Kanye West.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Center commemorates Dr. King's life and contributions to America's Civil Rights movement. Located a few blocks east of downtown Atlanta, the facility is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except major U.S. holidays. Summer hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The outdoor memorial and the indoor facilities on the center's grounds attract adults and children.
Parking and public transportation at Martin Luther King Jr. Center
The National Park Service operates a free lot adjacent to its Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site across the street from the King Center. The entrance to this lot is on John Wesley Dobbs Ave, a block north of Auburn Avenue. No parking is permitted on Auburn Avenue in the block occupied by the center. The most convenient MARTA public transportation stop is the downtown Five Points train station. The Number 3 Auburn Avenue bus takes you from Five Points to the center in less than 10 minutes.
Best and worst time go to Martin Luther King Jr. Center
Sunday morning services at Ebenezer Baptist Church and two other large congregations nearby on Auburn help to make Sundays the worst time to visit. The best times are weekday mornings between opening and lunch hour. Avoid school groups by arriving as soon as the center opens.
Admission to Martin Luther King Jr. Center
The King Center has no admission fees for any of its indoor or outdoor facilities.
Must see/do at Martin Luther King Jr. Center
Visit Freedom Hall which houses the center's gift shop and international art exhibits. Make a tour reservation at the National Park Service Information Desk (across the street from the King Center) to enjoy a glimpse into Dr. King's early life at his birth home nearby.
Other places to visit near Martin Luther King Jr. Center
Detailed and interactive exhibits at the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site provide an opportunity for in-depth exploration of civil rights activities in America. Foodies will enjoy the Municipal Market, an urban farmer's market and food court, also called the Sweet Auburn Curb Market by residents.
Insider tip for visitors to Martin Luther King Jr. Center
Don't overlook the small firehouse at the intersection of Auburn and Boulevard. It has additional displays related to race relations in American life. Volunteer docents are often available to explain the historical significance of every part of the firehouse's collection.
Author's bio: Carol Luther has lived in Atlanta for 35 years. She has published travel articles in "Diamond" magazine, Arizona Central, USA Today and other websites.
The Fernbank Science Center is owned and run by the DeKalb County School System. It features permanent and visiting scientific exhibits about nature and habitat in Georgia, a rose garden, a rock and mineral walk, library, classrooms and laboratories for school groups, and an observatory with a telescope.
Fernbank is also known for its planetarium and the 65-acre Fernbank Forest.
Spruill Center for The Arts is a non-profit education center located on Chamblee Dunwoody Road near Mount Vernon Road. Choose from art classes, ceramics, jewelry making, glass art, paper arts, mixed media, photography, painting, cooking and more. Classes range from about $70.oo - $200.oo. Supply lists are provided. Enjoy art classes, art events and an art gallery.
For more than 28 years, Cherrylion Studios, located on the Morris Street and Old Chattahoochee Avenue, has specialized in fine-art sculptured pieces serving large corporations to individual customers. Commissioned sculptures range from life-size to impressionistic base reliefs. Individual classes are offered for the novice and amature sculpting artist.
Built in 1883, Ivy Hall is a historic building that now houses the writing program for the Savannah College of Art and Design's Atlanta campus. The facility also serves as a retreat for distinguished scholars and visiting scholars. Ivy Hall is a resource for community and civic groups and hosts cultural events that include literary salons as well as chamber music and small ensemble performances.
Convention Models & Talent Agency specializes in providing businesses and organizations their model needs at their next tradeshows and events. CM&T also offers its clients expertise in alcohol promotions and specialty talent costumes. Use the website to request your talent needs.
Frabel Studio is conveniently located on Antone Street, one block away from Northside Parkway. Hans Grodo Frabel is the owner/operator of this unique glass art studio. The studio showcases some of his unique blown glass pieces, which were inspired by nature and the world around us. You will be inspired by the glass artistry of Mr. Frabel; stop by to view his unique pieces.