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ING Georgia
Marathon and Half-Marathon
Sunday, March 21^st
Registration
fees discounted until Wednesday March 17^th

Think you know Atlanta like the back of your hand? Here's your
chance to discover often-overlooked, beauty-filled nuances of the city -
the
ING Georgia Marathon showcases an urban course designed to be as
rewarding as
it is challenging!

This 26-mile feat begins at the Marietta Street tip of Centennial
Olympic Park. Dashing past the historic site of the Martin Luther King
birth
house, the race then continues through the eclectic community of Little
Five
Points. Runners then jog through the beautiful Agnes Scott campus and
the
urban-chic downtown Decatur. Heading north past Emory University then
east
through Virginia-Highlands, runners are continually treated to the
scenic views
of Atlanta's diverse neighborhoods. Darting south through Midtown, the
finish
line is found at the center of Centennial Olympic Park, where
participants and
onlookers are treated to celebratory music, food and drinks!

Benefiting the ING Run For Something Better endeavor, proceeds
from the 2010 marathon and half-marathon help fund research and programs
to
eradicate childhood obesity! As if you needed any other motivation,
Ticket
Master and Philips Arena have teamed up to provide a great incentive to
all ING
Marathon Runners – $25 upper seat tickets and $50 lower seat tickets for
the
Hawks and Thrashers! Catch the Hawks on March 19^th and 21^st
or the Thrashers on March 20^th, and as an added bonus, print
your
tickets at home with no additional fees.

A special note to readers: Entire segments of major roads will be
shut down for runners, so plan accordingly. Affected most will be
Piedmont
Avenue near Edgewood, North Avenue prior to North Highland Drive, and
South
Ponce de Leon after Clifton Road. Detour guides will be utilized for
commuters'
convenience.

King
Lear
The Shakespeare Tavern
Through April 4^th
Adult
admission starts at $24

Presented by the nation's one and only Shakespeare Tavern – King
Lear is the latest endeavor of this
Original Practice concept. Part playhouse and part pub, every inch is
swathed
in the rustic, European charm which adds that final layer of finesse
onto
Shakespeare's works. Grab your favorite brew, a scrumptious snack, and
join the
fun as the Tavern players demolish the ‘fourth wall' practice,
delivering their
lines as they roam about the room.

"First and foremost a professional theatre", the Tavern offers
audiences of all ages a truly unique and pleasurable experience. An
alcoholic
menu is available, but dinner nor drinks purchases are required to
attend the
show. Seating is first come, first served, so plan accordingly. Shows
are
performed every Thursday through Sunday, and tickets start at $24. It is
strongly recommended that you purchase tickets in advance,
otherwise your
only option is the last-minute waiting list.

Widely accepted as
one of Shakespeare's finest achievements, King
Lear explores the derisive, devious acts
often provoked in family members of the elderly. While lechery and
treachery
are certainly no laughing matters, the silver-tongued wordsmith casts
the
severity of grief and greed into comedic relief with well-placed quips
and
boggling character disguises. Hold fast to your sanity as you traipse
through
the minds and hearts of King Lear and his brood!

With the winter weather finally relenting to the lush Spring
textures we've so dearly missed, your thoughts may first jump to revising your
wardrobe. A necessary effort to be sure, but have you considered redressing
your house as well? As the materialistic embodiment of your personality and
comfort zone, your home should reflect the changing seasons just as much as
your closet! While home décor shopping can be a daunting task, fear not!
Boutique Blondie has searched the city once again, and found the trendy, chic
Westside of Midtown to be a haven for the hottest pieces and coolest lighting,
without the high-pressure, commission-driven drama.

For contemporary and modern furnishings, check out:

Bungalow
Classic – this vast selection of upholstery, antiques, case goods
and more brings a fresh and comfortable yet stylish twist to your home.

Eco
Emporium – the city's premier eco-friendly home goods store proves
that green is the new black! Providing only top-quality, "organic, recycled,
and fair trade" products, your eco-lifestyle just got a little more stylish.

No Más Productions – combining authentic
artisan pieces with a knack for modern color and patterns, this shop offers a
delightful mix of Old World sensibilities and enticing, contemporary textures.

Owen Lawrence – from leather and linens to art
and accessories, this gallery-inspired store offers luxury pieces for home and
office.

Verde
Home – this unique, green-chic concept store focuses not only on
preservation, but also embraces the raw beauty of the natural environment with
the pieces available.

Yes
Home – this lifestyle store focuses on comfort, quality and
affordability. A great solution for gift registries or a quick
house-warming
present, these pieces help you create an atmosphere of relaxed
sophistication.

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