Get ready to kick off a new month with a charitable and giving spirit! This Saturday November 6, Atlanta’s Ronald McDonald House Charities hosts its’ second annual Hearts and Hands Gala presented by The Coca-Cola Company and held at the fabulous Georgia Aquarium. This is the season of giving and the perfect way to help those in need and give back to the city we all love so much. Get dressed up in your best black tie attire and enjoy entertainment, food, games and much more!

It seems that ballet and ballerinas are the current fixture on the pop culture radar, (See: the just-released Kanye West short film Runway for further proof) and Atlanta has all of the elegance and grace a beautiful ballet provides as the beloved Moulin Rouge comes to Atlanta for a limited run ending on October 31. Presented by the Atlanta Ballet, who always manages to put on beautiful performances, guests should head to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre and experience greatness up close and personal with a choice front-row seat.

With the autumn season in full effect, now is the perfect time to engross yourself in the season’s produce and harvest. Also, with Halloween just a few days away this family-friendly event could not have come at a better time. Just before you put on your most creative costumes, hunt for candy or party the night away at the most festive shindig; stop by Piedmont Park’s Green Market this Saturday October 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and show your decorating and carving skills, as pumpkins will be available for all participants to add their own unique personal touch and take them home to further bask in all the spirit and fun of Halloween.

The restaurant business is one that is marred with fickle customers and unpredictable and quite frequent, openings and closings. Today’s list features the former, as we have compiled a list of the hottest new restaurants that have opened their doors recently to Atlanta patrons. Whether you’re looking for new dining ideas, adventurous cuisine options or you just love to be the first in your circle to review all the new happenings, today’s list has all your bases covered. Sit back and enjoy as we tell you the Top 5 new restaurants you need to visit now!

One of music’s most unique and eclectic performers makes a highly anticipated stop in Atlanta tomorrow night, October 27, at Atlanta’s Buckhead Theatre for a performance that is sure to have fans on their feet singing along to the many hits in her arsenal. All the fun begins promptly at 8 p.m. and you can bet that Gray will be rocking the stage for the entire duration of her set and then some, as I’m sure her hard-core fans are certain to demand an encore. This is the perfect event to get you ready for the fun-filled and highly entertaining weekend that lies ahead!

This Friday night October 29, beginning at 7 p.m. is the annual Monumental Ball gala that expertly brings together some of Atlanta’s most charitable, fashionable and fun residents for a great cause. Held at Magnolia Hall in Piedmont Park, this event is also hosted by two of Atlanta’s well-known culinary representatives Melissa & Kevin Rathbun. Landing right in the middle of Halloween festivities, guests are encouraged to come dressed in costumes and/or formal black tie attire. A portion of the proceeds go directly to the restoration and repair of the culturally significant and historic Ivey and Crook monuments. Spend your Friday evening dancing, partying, dining and supporting the beauty of some of Atlanta’s most scared treasures.

A great restaurant full of southern charm and down-home sensibilities, experience Miller Union and judge for yourself just how spectacular the food, atmosphere and overall service is. A recent fixture on a few “best new restaurant” lists, this quaint and cozy den of decadent cuisine has been on the lips of Atlantans for quite a while now. The name Miller Union comes from the historic stockyards that once populated Atlanta’s Westside region.

Get ready to taste the best cuisine and culinary fare that the city of Atlanta has to offer. This weekend October 23rd and 24th, all Atlanta foodies will be out in full force as they celebrate this year’s edition of Taste of Atlanta featuring some of the best restaurants, chefs and dishes from Atlanta and the Southeast as well. So grab all your family, friends and fellow foodies and head on down to Tech Square in Midtown for a TASTEful weekend!

When I think of comfort food the first type of cuisine that enters my mind is that of the Italian variety. Italian food has everything you need to overindulge in and feel a little guilty about later. From sinfully rich cheeses and sauces to breaded and fried meats, there are so many dishes that scream “Eat Me!!!” As somewhat of an Italian food addict, I have many places in Atlanta that I rank tops when it comes to serving up the delectable, delicious and decadent creations known to require second (and sometimes third) helpings. Here are the best places in the city to get an authentic Italian meal and experience. Ciao Bella!