Last weekend, I and 34,000 of my closest friends attended Dragon*Con in downtown Atlanta. Only now am I recovering from five days of gaming, costumes, sci fi/fantasy and... drinking!
Commander Chris Ferguson, pilot Doug Hurley, mission specialists Rex Walheim and Dr. Magnus are due to lift-off aboard shuttle Atlantis on July 8 to begin the final flight of the space shuttle program.
Booth Western Art Museum - Located in Cartersville about 30 miles northwest of best atlanta hotel, this museum features 120,000 square feet of Western American art, Civil War art, and Presidential letters and portraits. Upcoming temporary exhibits will feature pictures of Yellowstone National Park and photographs from Ansel Adams. Tours are available daily except for Mondays. Adult admission is $10.
Being outspoken as I was, I asked, "Why, not!" The answer from the manager was, "We just don't." As little girl coming from the country, I had not been used to any type of discrimination against people of any color. It would break my heart to see Black mothers loaded down with shopping bags and several small kids in tow; and have to stand at the end of the counter to buy their food and then have to go outside on the street to eat it. I thought this very cruel.
FanFest runs from 2:30-6:30pm at the Georgia World Congress Center, Halls C1-C4. This is the premier destination for family fun, games, passing and kicking competitions, obstacle courses, and a rock climbing wall. Fans can meet each team's band, cheerleaders, and mascot at the pep rally. Food and official Peach Bowl merchandise will be available for purchase. Admission to FanFest is $17. The MVP Tailgate Party will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center from 4-7pm. A $60 ticket includes food, beverages, and entertainment.
