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X-WR-CALNAME:Atlanta | August 07\, 2008 - September 06\, 2008
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SUMMARY:Lucille Ball’s birthday
DESCRIPTION:Lucille Ball’s birthday is today…she clashed with CBS execs after they tried not to let her have a pregnancy storyline in her show. They finally caved\, but still wouldn’t allow her to say “pregnant.” Throughout the episode\, they had to refer to her as “expecting” instead.
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SUMMARY:Grandma Moses’ birthday
DESCRIPTION:Grandma Moses was born 148 years ago today. She started painting in her 70s after arthritis made it difficult for her to continue her art of embroidery. She went on to become one of America’s most popular folk artists and lived to the age of 101.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080807T200000Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Chic
DESCRIPTION:Strut yourself downtown to the Egyptian Ballroom at The Fabulous Fox Theatre for the AIDS Atlanta fashion fundraiser\, Urban Chic. Looks from Addiction\, Bill Hallman\, Festivity\, Sage and many more. 7\:30pm. urbanchic2008.org.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080807T211800Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:A free community education series tackles mental health in the workplace tonight. Hosted by Skyland Trail and Mental Health America of Ga\, the event brings together several doctors to discuss the bottom line effect of having a psychologically healthy workplace. 6 – 8\:30 pm. Register early at communityeducationseries@skylandtrail.org or 678.686.5901. \;
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080809T200000Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Lovers' Sale and Education Day
DESCRIPTION:Help the planet and plant a flower. Green thumbs gather at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens’ Plant Lovers’ Sale and Education Day. 9am-4pm. atlantabotanicalgarden.org.
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SUMMARY:Babies at Beehive Co-Op
DESCRIPTION:The Beehive Co-op in Buckhead will be buzzing with parents and babies today as they browse locally-designed baby/kids apparel and sample Jack’s Harvest’s locally-made\, frozen organic baby food. Kids will love their “papplesauce” – a peach/apple combo with a dash of cinnamon. \; Saturday\, August 9\, 10\:00 a.m. - 12\:30 p.m. 1831-A Peachtree Road\, Buckhead. Click here for directions.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080810T030000Z
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SUMMARY:Janie Porter Barrett’s birthday
DESCRIPTION:Janie Porter Barrett was born on this day in 1865. She founded the Virginia Industrial School for Colored Girls\, a rehabilitation center for troubled girls which was centered on self-reliance and self-discipline. It became a model for other similar schools and was extremely successful—the majority of students found jobs and had families after leaving the facility. It became integrated in 1965 and still exists today under the name of the Barrett Learning Center.
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SUMMARY:Taste of Asia
DESCRIPTION:As the Olympics kick off in Beijing\, celebrate Asian food with Atlanta’s Taste of Asia. Restaurants throughout the city like Silk and Straits will be featuring offers such as a three-course menu for $28. garestaurants.org.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080811T030000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080811T035900Z
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SUMMARY:Mary Gove Nichols’s birthday
DESCRIPTION:Mary Gove Nichols was born 198 years ago\, today. She traveled the country speaking about women’s health and anatomy\, but was scorned by many of her time for her belief in “free love” instead of marriage\, which Nichols considered to be the “annihilation of women.” She believed that health\, freedom and sexual liberation were all linked was an outspoken advocate for all three.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080812T200000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080812T200000Z
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SUMMARY:Zoo Atlanta Mommy and Me Classes
DESCRIPTION:Introduce a child to Zoo Atlanta’s “colorful creatures” with their summer three-week series of Mommy and Me classes\, including crafts\, songs and exciting meet and greets with small education animals. Members\: $45 for pair. 404.624.WILD\, zooatlanta.org.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080813T030000Z
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SUMMARY:Gladys Bentley’s birthday
DESCRIPTION:Today would have been the 91st birthday of Gladys Bentley\, a Harlem Renaissance blues singer. Openly lesbian during her early career (she dressed in tuxedos and top hats with a drag queen chorus line singing back-up and flirted with female patrons)\, during the McCarthy era\, she put on dresses\, married a man and claimed that taking female hormones had “cured” her\, in order to avoid being put on trial. \;
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080813T201000Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:You too\, can haiku. Let the sonnets flow at the Summer Coffeehouse Series Open Mic Poetry Reading at Callanwolde Conservatory. $5. Music\: 7\:30 pm\, Readings\: 8\:15 pm. 404.872.5338\, callanwolde.org.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080814T030000Z
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SUMMARY:Left-hander’s Day
DESCRIPTION:Left-hander’s Day is today. Approximately 7-10% of the population is left-handed\, and left-handed females are rarer than males. Joan of Arc\, Queen Victoria\, Eudora Welty\, Greta Garbo and Ruth Bader Ginsberg are some of these unique\, southpawed females.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080815T030000Z
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SUMMARY:Letitia Elizabeth Landon's birthday
DESCRIPTION:Letitia Elizabeth Landon (often known as L.E.L.)\, a poet\, was born on this day in 1802. While her poetry has not withstood the test of time\, she was respected by her contemporaries for paving the way for other female writers. Christina G. Rossetti and Elizabeth Barrett Browning were just a few of her literary admirers who wrote tributes to her.
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SUMMARY:Julia Child's birthday
DESCRIPTION:Julia Child\, former assistant in the OSS’s Secret Intelligence division and celebrity chef and author\, would have been 96 today. \; Her legendary persona and accessible recipes made her a pop culture icon.
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SUMMARY:Xeriscaping
DESCRIPTION:Learn to conserve water when landscaping this summer. Louise Estabrook from the UGA Cooperative Extension will be at the Chattahoochee Nature Center to talk about Xeriscaping your backyard. $15. 9\:30-11\:30am. 770.992.2055\, chattnaturecenter.com.
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SUMMARY:Madonna's birthday
DESCRIPTION:Madonna turns 50 today. From “Like a Virgin” to “4 Minutes\,” she manages to push the envelope on the issue of sexuality and proves to be an enormous influence to society (Kabbalah\, anyone?) while putting out an endless stream of shake-your-booty tunes.
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SUMMARY:Mae West's birthday
DESCRIPTION:“You only live once\, but if you do it right\, once is enough.” Mae West\, stage and screen actress\, who pushed the social limits on female sexuality\, was born on this day in 1893.
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SUMMARY:Coco Chanel's birthday
DESCRIPTION:Coco Chanel\, the revolutionary designer who liberated women from centuries of corsets with simple\, menswear inspired fashions\, was born 125 years ago today. “The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.”
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SUMMARY:Backstreet Boys
DESCRIPTION:Backstreet’s back\, alright! Boy band fanatics unite at Chastain Park Amphitheatre as The Backstreet Boys\, play their Unbreakable World Tour. ticko.com. \;
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SUMMARY:The Peachtree Latino Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Peachtree Latino Festival is the South’s largest multicultural event. Enjoy free live music\, food\, games and celebrate Atlanta’s Latino culture. Underground Atlanta. festivalpeachtreelatino.com.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080826T201400Z
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SUMMARY:National Women's Equality Day
DESCRIPTION:Today\, 88 years ago\, the 19th amendment became law\, finally giving women the right to vote. Celebrate National Women’s Equality Day. Assert yourself at work\, home and around town while recognizing that we\, as women\, have the freedom to make a difference.
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SUMMARY:Women’s Equality Day
DESCRIPTION:Today is Women’s Equality Day or Susan B. Anthony Day—it’s the 88th anniversary of the passing of the 19th amendment to the Constitution\, allowing women the right to vote.
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SUMMARY:Geraldine Ferraro's birthday
DESCRIPTION:Today is also the 73rd birthday of Geraldine Ferraro\, the first and only (so far) female Vice Presidential candidate for a major political party. In 1984 Walter Mondale selected her as his running mate in the campaign against Ronald Reagan. She went on to serve as a U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Commission of Human Rights under President Clinton’s administration\, and also worked on Hillary Clinton’s campaign.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080829T201500Z
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SUMMARY:Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival
DESCRIPTION:Up\, up and away with Callaway Gardens’ Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival. Celebrate Labor Day early and enjoy a day full of hot air balloon flights and high altitude flying family fun. 706.663.2281\, callawayonline.com.
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SUMMARY:Johns Creek Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:Arts on the Creek\, a music and arts festival Labor Day Weekend – Saturday\, August 30 and Sunday\, August 31 takes place today at Johns Creek United Methodist Church. \; \;
A weekend of art (150 artists on hand!) music and family entertainment. \; \; FREE. Sat 10 am – 6 pm. Sun 12 – 6 pm . 11180 Medlock Bridge Road\, Johns Creek\, artsonthecreek.org.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080830T201600Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080831T201600Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Shade Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Grant Park’s 125th Birthday at the Summer Shade Festival. With games for the kids and "\;Corks &\; Forks"\; for the adults\, there will be something for everyone. Free. 11 am. 404.521.0938\, gpconservancy.org.
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