This is a free event that happens every year at Candler Park. Overall it was pretty cool- we got…read moreto see Better Than Ezra which was a great pick. I did find the even to be somewhat disorganized though. Tents surrounded the crowd area, but it seemed to be more centralized on one side than another. They didn't have quite enough restrooms as there were lines everywhere I looked. They probably could have had more food options. There was the general fair food, as well as some other local places- Fox Brothers, for one. I also ran into King Of Pops. But I would have appreciated some other good food and reasonable prices. I thought there was going to be more going on than just the bands, but it looked like that was it. There wasn't as much artwork and other vendors as I thought there would be. If I'm not doing anything when this happens next year, I'll probably go, but I won't make it a must-attend.

First, let me say that the MusicFest this year was OK. There were a few hiccups, that have already…read morebeen mentioned, so I won't go over them. All save one, The heat! It was unbearably hot, especially in the open field in front of the Main Stage. What would have helped here is some of the mobile misting units that are used in most other summer music festivals in the metro. A little more planning would make this a very good event, because the core pieces(free entrance, easily accessibility, great music, family friendly environment, good food and drink) are there. Mind you most of them are sorely lacking in quantity but they are there non the less. Hopefully next year, we will find this to be a better planned event.

We hired COT Band to play our wedding reception in honor of my late Father-in-Law who was a lover…read moreof Latin music and a musician himself. They did not disappoint! It meant a lot to us that they understood that having them play was our way of paying tribute to him, and he would have been absolutely overjoyed with their performance. It's been weeks since our wedding, and our guests are still raving about how great they were. Wonderful stage presence, talented musicians, and soulful covers of our family's favorite songs, as well as song awesome originals too! We are now and forever groupies of COT Band, and would hire them back for any event!

Willie Ziavino & C.O.T. Band played at my military retirement party and they were incredible! The…read moremusic was spectacular. The dancing was non-stop and everyone commented on how wonderful they were. They were very professional and flexible. They were wonderful to work with and we would highly recommend them for any event that you may be considering.

They were easy to work with and amazing musicians! They played Don't Stop Believin' and I walked…read moredown the aisle to A Death Cab for Cuttie song. Not a dry eye in the house. I highly recommend After Five String Quartet.

Off Broadway is a small facility in a strip mall but my kids have really enjoyed their time there…read more They have taken dance, improv comedy, and musical theater classes and have participated in numerous productions in the black box theater. The musicals are surprisingly good!! Very entertaining, clever costumes, and some of the kids are amazing! BUT... What I like the most is that the moms and faculty are VERY welcoming. It's fun for parents to get involved with costumes and makeup for the shows. I never feel out of place and I have yet to meet a parent (or child) at Off Broadway who is not kind. We have tried other area dance and acting studios and the competition is fierce. You can see the kids size each other up! I don't want dance moms drama! We will stick with Off Broadway because it's PERFECT for toddlers through young teens. My kids and I have made some great friends there.

Come here all children K-high school!! Great place for all kids to enjoy and acts like a big family.read more

This is the first Tour of Homes that I've attended and I loved it. Check-in was located at the…read moreYWCA on Highland Avenue. There, we were given a bag which contained a water bottle, some booties, and a booklet which included a map, background on each house, and featured sponsers. There were seven homes available for viewing and one church. I ended up driving to each home, though walking is an option if you're up for a good walk in between some locations. I drove because it was rainy and plus I wasn't sure about how far apart each house would be. Street parking was not an issue at all. There was plenty of space available, although this may have been because of the rain. In each home was set up a local restaurant, which offered samples to tourist. This was a very nice touch. A few that I remember include Noche, Timone's, Moore Farms, and La Tavola. Though I don't remember which restaurants served what, I can tell you that I enjoyed lobster bisque, tomato soup, quesadilla (Noche), skewered beef (Noche), a most delicious banana pudding and assorted pastries, bacon wrapped dates (Noche), mozzarella cheese and tomatoes in a basil sauce, fresh apples and cheese (Moore Farms), and salami and cheese. Everything was quite good. Some restaurants had coupons that could be used for a future visit. You had to put on the provided booties or take your shoes off to enter each home. Some people were walking around bare footed (and might I add, EEEwwwww) but most had on the booties or some socks. The homes were beautiful and totally inspiring. I loved every minute of observing the decor and learning the backgrounds of the homes. Also, some of the home owners were present as strangers went all around their homes. Understandably, there were some areas that were not a part of the tour and these areas were clearly marked. At each home, volunteers were available to help tourist and ensure that everyone was respectful of each home. They also were able to answer any questions that one may have had about the home. At each home, the greeter would sign your book to acknowledge that you had been to that home. I don't think they allow but one visit per home. Tickets for this event were $25 in advance and $30 at the door. All in all, I really enjoyed this event and I thought it was well organized. Homes were clearly marked, the maps were accurate and provided addresses, and everyone working the event was pleasant and helpful. 5 stars all day long.

Saw a request for volunteers that mentioned that volunteers get 2 free tickets for their time. I…read morefigured that it would be a nice way to see the charming homes of Virginia-Highland. In 2013, there were 9 stops- 8 homes and Briarcliff Summit (for the first time ever on the tour). Ticket pick-up, parking, and volunteer sign-in was at the YWCA. A nice central location for the event. You get a nice tote with a few items- including bottled water, which can come in handy. How it works: You have the choice of taking the tour on a Saturday or Sunday. Walk or drive around to the different locations on the map. When you enter the home, a volunteer will cross off on the map that you have entered the home. You can only enter once. Other volunteers will be available to direct you and potentially tell you facts about the home and answer questions. In each of the 8 homes, neighborhood restaurants set up shop to serve mini servings of their dishes. Note that you will need to wear booties or go barefoot in the homes in order to protect the owners' flooring. Pros: I appreciated the food since I had been volunteering during an early shift. The food from the restaurants was great for the most part and some offered coupons so that you could try them out in full at a discount. A nice variety of homes and few were very special. I appreciate the homeowners opening their homes to us. The crowds were all in good spirits even though it was a rainy and chilly day. Cons: The first house I went to was out of food just as we arrived. And there were HOURS left of the tour. So that was disappointing. All the other restaurants had food left as we went around though. Not enough time on Sunday for the entire tour if you are volunteering. I wish it had been open one hour later. Take home: I plan to go again next year.

Mr. Turner is a total event saver! He was able to come in last minute and put on an amazing virtual…read moreevent for the Fall Festival at Sedalia Park Elementary. Not only did he perform well, but he was also so easy to work with, and just plain nice. He had all of his own equipment and put on three (yes 3!) 25-minute virtual shows for our families. Well worth every penny and more. Thanks again, Joe!

I first became a fan of Joe M. Turner after seeing him perform magic and speak at a corporate event…read moreyears ago. I was excited to learn about his online "Remotely Entertaining" events and recently attended one. What a great performance!!! The "Ooooos", "Ahssss", laughter, and applause were every bit deserved! Joe has a great sense of humor, his magic tricks are awesome, and he engages with the audience in a way that makes them feel part of the show! His magic spans the genre, keeping it interesting and mesmerizing even. The adage "time flies when you're having fun" totally applies to Joe's show. It's some of the best online entertainment out there!

After 10+ years of just attending the free parade on Saturday, we invested in the 5-day passes. It…read morewas SOOOO Worth it! 100%! There are hundreds of events to attend daily for the 5 days. They start around 8 Am or so and end...well...I do not know exactly if/when they end :) The conference is definitely family friendly, and they make it easy to search events to tell what age group they are for. You have to go in-person to get your badge and the lines on the first day can be LONG so we opted for Friday and we waited about 30 minutes.

If you like walking across downtown Atlanta to stand in line for a few hours to get your badge…read more .... Then walking back across town to stand in line for a few more hours ( in the heat) ... to get into an event where everyone is selling the same thing in a crowded area. Knock yourself out. You will spend more time in line than the event itself. There was a time ( long long ago) when it was an awesome event. Those days are gone.

This is my 3rd time attending Atlanta Brunch Fest and in my opinion by far this was the best one…read morefor me. I decided to purchase the Baller Brunch ticket for $125. It included a baller tray and cup which to me is worth $125 right there! Try holding a cup, while trying to eat and wait in line for more bites. I also received 6 food tickets and a seat under the Baller Tent with the fancy Porter potties and additional tickets for the brunch bites at the Baller Tent. The food selection was excellent! I had an oxtail, candied yams, muffin I had fried rice with large shrimp, and great desserts! Bottomless mimosas of course but I enjoyed the brunch punch more. They had a live band and a DJ. Fun dancing and socializing! There's also a few vendors. I ended up purchasing a bangle bracelet. It was a bit chilly so glad I dressed accordingly. I will definitely return next year with my Baller Brunch food tray. So check out my vid and until next time SYOY!

Should be called the mimosa festival. Took about 30 minutes to get in. Unlimited mimosas, bloody…read moremary's and brunch punch and every food sample was $4. Received mimosa upon entry which was the highlight. Drink lines were short but food lines were long. Don't go hungry. Honestly, didn't love any of the food vendors.