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Cavalia hits Atlantic Station!

Monday, October 26th, 2009

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Atlanta you are in for a treat! Atlantic Station is the temporary home to Cavalia! Those white tops that you are seeing off 85 is where they are housing some beautiful horses and performers! I never heard of this show but I love me some Cirque Du Soleil! Normand LaTourelle is the founder and artistic director of Cavalia and I was able to take a sneak peek to what you guys will see from Oct 27-Nov 15 at Atlantic Station.

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When the show started I was in Awh. The lighting, mood, props, music and the performers were all amazing! It was like I was in a story book. What was so pretty was the way it went from fall to winter. We were seating in the stands and fall leaves started to fall, then snow later on in the show,it was beautiful. The horses moved around so freely and they were absolutely gorgeous! Normand was quoted as saying,”we wanted Cavalia” to match the dreams, aspirations and emotions evorked by this spectacular show” and he did just that!

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I asked Normand why he chose to tour here in Atlanta and he told me, that all the Cirque Du Soleil shows were very well received here and he wanted to come back with something fresh and new. In the conference Normand said horses have been around for 5,000 years and we really needed them alot back in the day,we relied on them. Horses were used to gain freedom. So he wanted to tribute what they had done. He came up with the name by playing with words, because Cavalia means dreams. He said, he wanted to bring this magical show here in 2006 but Atlantic Station wasn’t ready at that time. Now he has brought this fabulous show for all of us to see,Im too thrilled.

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Founder of Cavalia Normand LaTourelle

I also got a chance to chat with Jesse Cooper a local guy, who I found out grew up in Lawrenceville,Ga! I said hey,thats where I live and we laughed. He said he has been with the Cavalia for 3 years.He is a horse trainer and performer. He said he has trained horses for over 20 years. He was amazing in the show. His horse name is Hades a spanish breed. You can see Jesse doing acrobats and vaultings with Hades,so look for him.

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Jesse Cooper performer

I also spoke to a hottie from south France. Matthew was his name and he didnt speak english to well but told me he enjoyed working with the show and that he has been riding horses for 6 years. He is 23 years old. He said he loves Atlanta and the weather is nice. His horse name is Eagle.

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Matthew and Eagle

Then I spoke to the fabulous Sylvia. She was so pretty and her appearance in the show made her look very mysterious and sexy. She had a great repor with the animals and she never used a whip. She told me it’s all, body movement and voice command! She shut it down on stage and all of her horses were gorgeous.

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Ms. Sylvia and Ruth

I loved chatting with some of the perfomers. I know you guys that the tickets are pricey, but you have to come out to support this,it worth every penny! Its a great place to take the kids or your significant other and I highly recommend it! I want to give a special thanks to Cavalia and 360media for the media invite, everything was fab!

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www.cavalia.net www.360media.net

For tickets visit: Cavalia

Drinkshop in Atlanta

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

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Radio personality Jessica Dauler

Last week I got to meet a sweetie pie! Her name is Jessica Dauler and she does a segment on the Bert show on Q100 here in Atlanta called,” Jessica Shops“. This diva can tell you all the cool places to shop at in Atlanta. She was such a nice lady and very pretty.

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Me, Jeff & Jessica Dauler

I also got to meet some of the staff over at Q100 and her hubby another radio personality on the Bert show named Jeff Dauler. This shopoholic princess has come up with two signature drinks that are served at the W Atlanta downtown. These two drinks are sure to make you perky, I know I was after drinking the Berry Tempting, all I can say was wow! I dont drink, but it was really good lol. Jessica created,”Berry Tempting“(my fav) and the W Hotel drinkshop created ”Lavender Southside“! Dont those sound yummy?

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Well, even though you werent at the event to taste these most delicious drinks, I was able to grab the recipes that you can make. These cocktails would be great for your friends at your next partee!

Jessicashops.com Berry Tempting

  • muddled raspberries
  • fresh raspberry syrup
  • fresh ginger syrup
  • fresh lime juice
  • tequila

Lavender Southside

  • Lemon Sour
  • simple syrup
  • fresh mint
  • lavender Tea Forte Cocktail infused gin

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Thanks to  Tara Murphy from www.360media.net   for the invite!

www.jessicashops.com www.thebertshow.com http://www.q100atlanta.com/BertShow/tabid/227/Default.aspx www.

Vinocity!

Monday, March 30th, 2009

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I went to another great place to eat in Atlanta on friday afternoon. This time I was at Vinocity located in the new Kirkwood area. They have really rebuilt this city and there are so many cute places coming into this area.

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Vinocity is also located at 1963 Hosea L. Williams Dr,down the street from my friends LaPetitMarche (www.Lepetitmarche.net) market and cafe.

Vinocity is owned by Mr. Turpin and I asked him why did he open his restaurant and he said,”I love to entertain people”. His place is very nice looking inside with big screen tv’s, a stage for singers or jazz bands,it was a great atmosphere! I also liked the booths that you can sit in and the upstairs dining area for a private affair. He has a wine room where you can purchase wine or order, and you can sit at the bar and hang out with friends.

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Jeffrey our waiter told us they have a wine tastings every 3rd wednesday of the month. To be a wineclub member there it will run you about 45-55 dollars; that comes with heavy hor d’ourves too. Every thursday nite they have a jazz band there, I love jazz, Tuesday nite is blue grass. If you order and are seated at the bar,appetizers are buy one get one free from 4-7 daily. I talked to alot of the customers that were eating and they said they loved the Hummus,lemon pepper wings and the tuna tartar is really good.

My hubby ordered a Reuben sandwich and I got the shrimp and grits. We really enjoyed it. For dessert I got the bread pudding and hubby got brownie and ice cream… Yum! Try to stop in and check them out, you will love it. Tell em Tami sent yah!

Thanks to 360 media for inviting me out!

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www.vinocitywinebar.com