Jonathan W Johnson

Bring your appetite and get ready to feast at the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival. The festival showcases Southern cuisine prepared by area experts - pit masters, chefs, and local growers who are essentially masters of their craft. You won't go thirsty at this event either; there are plenty of fine wines, beers and other beverages to wash your food down with and quench your thirst.

Be part of the crowd that makes the High Museum of Art one of the most-visited museums in the world. When you stroll through this museum, you'll see over 11,000 pieces of art, including works by Claude Monet, Dorothea Lange, and Chuck Close. The arts showcased in the museum span the 19th and 20th centuries and feature American and European art, decorative arts, modern and contemporary art, photography, and media arts. The museum also spotlights the works of Southern self-taught artists, and classic, foreign, and independent films. The High Museum of Art offers a complete art experience for any appreciator of the arts.

For theatrical entertainment that pushes the envelope, check out a performance at the Actor's Express Theatre Company. The theater produces new plays that span a variety of universal, and sometimes controversial themes. If you're looking for a theater experience that ventures away from the classics, come see something new at the Actor's Express. You will soon find out why it is considered "one of the most remarkable and daring theatre companies in the Southeast."

Experience the nightlife offered by one of Atlanta's upscale clubs at Tongue & Groove. Every night of the week, Tongue & Groove features a special theme like Wednesdays Latin Night and Fridays Rhythm & Groove. Good drinks and great dancing can be found at this party spot.