Roswell’s Trilogy Trolley Crawl 2010

This Saturday, August 21st is the 2nd annual Trilogy Trolley Crawl in Historic Roswell.  If you missed this event last year, it was extremely successful.  This event offers a limited number of tickets and last years event was sold out.  The ticket price of $40 covers admission into all three of Roswell’s famed historic homes; Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation.  Ticket price also includes one drink ticket and three mini-sampler plate food tickets.  Six trolleys will transport guests from home to home.  Parking is available at each site with extra parking at the First Baptist Church on Mimosa.  The event will run from 7-11:30 p.m.

Experience Historic Roswell’s Inc Restaurant

If you haven’t visited Roswell’s Inc, be sure to give it a try.  I met some of my friends there recently and was pleasantly surprised by not only the décor but mostly the wonderful food.  Located right on Canton Street in the heart of the Historic district, Inc is housed just a couple doors down from site fave Salt Factory.

Known for its street food, which is basically a Latin menu, Inc is taking flight in our small quaint town.  The décor will grab you right when you walk in.  Graffiti with the names of Latin American cities misspelled all over the walls, lots of bright colors and a really hip vibe.  The kitchen operates out of a replica of a street cart, or otherwise known to big city dwellers as roach coaches.  I digress….

The Fabulous Fox

If you ever want to venture outside the Roswell city limits, why not take a guided tour of the Fabulous Fox in downtown Atlanta?  Yesterday, my BFF and I went on a guided tour of the theater and had a wonderful time.  The tour was led by an Atlanta Preservation Center volunteer and he gave us all the details of the rough beginnings of the now famous theater.

Celebrate Roswell’s Christmas in July

Join 20+ businesses on Canton St., Elizabeth Way, and Webb Street as they celebrate Historic Roswell’s 1st Annual Christmas in July. Come out and beat the heat with some fun pre-holiday specials.  The following businesses will have something special for you for this event from July 22nd-July 25th.
• Pilates Powerhouse
• Taylor Kinzel Gallery
• Capricious
• Estella Boutique
• Synergy Fine Art
• The Pet Fancy
• LOLA Gallery & Gifts
• Elegant Attic
• Serendipity
• Canton Street Antique Market
• The Chandlery
• Ann Jackson Gallery
• Sweet Pea Cottage
• Peter Brandi Gallery and Tres Chic
• Mulberry House Antiques
• Ford Smith Fine Art
• Street Kitchen
• Gifted!
• Uniquities
• Molana Art & Gifts
• Drapery Designs
• The Painted Monkey
• Plum Street Yoga

Historic Roswell’s Alive After 5

It seems like it’s arriving early this month; of course I wish it was here every week.  I’m talking about Roswell’s Alive After 5.  July’s festivities are this Thursday, July 15th from 5 pm to 9 pm.

Musical guests lined up for this month include Mike Watson located at the heart of Roswell Park, BackTrax will be located at Plum Tree Village, and Housebroken will be performing at the corner of Woodstock and Canton Streets.  The theme for Green Streets Farmers Market is Peppers and local Micro-breweries.  Wow, what a combo!

Throw On Your Running Shoes Roswell!

Tomorrow is the 32nd Annual running of the Possum Trot 10K beginning at the Chattahoochee Nature Center.  A personal favorite as this race is flat and fast and not to mention fun! 

The 10K starts at 7:30 and the 1 mile fun run starts at 7:00.  Online registration has closed for this event, but you can enter tomorrow before the race.

Awards will be given to the top 3 overall Male/Female runners and awards will also be given to the top 3 Male/Females in 13 different age groups.  Of course all participants receive a t-shirt and race bag full of goodies.  There’s also a pancake breakfast immediately following the race for only $5 per person.

Roswell’s Premiere Dog Park

With all of the late afternoon pop up showers we’ve been having this week, today would be a great day to take your best friend to Roswell’s off-leash dog park for a little exercise and socializing. 

Located at 1355 Woodstock Road in front of the Leila Thompson Arts Center, your pooch has an acre to burn off some energy.  Equipped with a section for larger dogs, there is also a section for smaller dogs under 25 pounds.  Dual gated entry comes in handy for those who want to make a break for it and water fountains for both humans and their fur children. 

Green Street Farmer’s Market is Opening!

Green Street Farmer’s Market will open this Thursday May 13th from 5 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and every Thursday until October 28.

Located on the grounds of Swallow at the Hollow, 1072 Green Street, guests will be able to sip a glass of wine while shopping for certified naturally grown, organic and seasonal produce.  Locally raised beef, pork, honey, eggs, and poultry will also be available.

To further entice you, there are some special Alive at Five events that have been announced:

May 20th Strawberries Alive
June 17th Blues and Blueberries
July 15th  Peppers and local micro-breweries
August 19th Tuscany in Roswell – tomatoes, herbs, pasta and Pavarotti

Roswell Supper Club to Benefit Atlanta Food Bank

Eat at either Roswell’s INC or Salt Factory tomorrow, Tuesday May 11th and 20% of your food tab will go to the Atlanta Food Bank. 

Founded in 1979, the Atlanta Community Food Bank currently distributes nearly two million pounds of food and other donated grocery items each month to more than 700 nonprofit partner agencies in 38 counties in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia.  ACFB supports a wide range of people in need, from children to the working poor. Food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters and senior centers are among the agencies that receive product from the Food Bank and provide food and other critical resources for low-income Georgians who suffer from hunger and food insecurity. 

Celebrate This Years Mother’s Day in Historic Roswell

Mother’s Day is a day for each family to honor its mother.  Created at the start of the 20th century, it is now celebrated on various days in many places around the world.  Make this years Mother’s Day special for your mom.  Take her to The Southern Trilogy’s Mothers Feeding Others Mothers Day Open House this Sunday May 9th from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.  Tour Historic Roswell’s Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation.  Admission is free but food donations will be accepted at each house for the North Fulton Food Bank.

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