While not as refined as wine, or even champagne for that matter, an ice cold beer at just the right time can be the cure for what ails you. Whether housed inside a mug, a bottle or a can, the American craving for beer is age-old. Atlanta is well-prepared for lager aficionados as there are many prime spots to have a brewski (or a few) where local, domestic and imported mildly scratch the surface of the many ways to properly savor your favorite brew. Here are the top places in Atlanta where beer is the main attraction. Cheers!

Get ready to have a blues and history lesson about legendary 1920s blues singer Bessie Smith. Running at the Theatrical Outfit’s Balzer Theater at Herren’s from October 2 until November 7, the life, times and influence of the Empress of the Blues is brought to the stage by dynamic director David H. Bell. Gut Bucket Blues ushers in the fall theatre season and is certain to be one of Atlanta’s hottest tickets, so hurry before you miss out on your chance to witness music history.

The sexiest happy hour in Atlanta is introducing a brand new incarnation starting September 30. Every Thursday at Bluepointe get ready to usher in the weekend early in a truly upscale fashion with Bubble Thursdays. Ensemble your entourage, make sure your wardrobe is on point and enjoy the company of Atlanta’s top professionals and beautiful people. Networking never looked so good!

My favorite time of year with my dog is during the holiday season, the endless festive parties, food and of course costumes. Halloween involves all of these things and the creativity that pet owners put into their animal’s costume is a welcomed delight. I speak from experience, as my dog Jules had the great distinction of placing 3rd in an annual Halloween costume contest that she enters every year. Atlanta has a special fondness for dogs and the first holiday of the autumn season, evident by the vast number of fun events on tap all month long. On Saturday October 2, Brook Run Park in Dunwoody hosts HowlOWeenie 2010. Grab your fur babies and a showstopping costume and see who will take top prize!

Fall has officially begun and all of Atlanta is full of the autumn spirit. A new season brings new changes in the weather, but also changes in activities and recreational fun. This weekend marks the celebration of the annual Duluth Fall Festival showcasing the city full of historic Southern charm. Enjoy food, music, games and entertainment that the whole family will find irresistible. See you there!

Cancel all previous plans and get ready to have a weekend of fun overload! One of Atlanta’s oldest and most popular festivals is celebrating its’ 25th anniversary this weekend. The Sandy Springs Festival returns with so many family-friendly activities and attractions you won’t know what to do next. Bring the whole family and tell everyone in the neighborhood that Atlanta and the city of Sandy Springs are in for an exhilarating festival hangover.

Start the weekend with a good lager! An ice cold beer has been known to produce feelings of euphoria after just one sip, housed inside a cold glass and spilling bubbly foam, a good beer is an old pastime. Atlanta has a fondness for all types of beer, as Saturday September 25 from 1-6 p.m., is the seventh annual Smyrna Beer Festival held at the Smyrna Market Village. Come on out and enjoy a cold one…or a few.

As a proud pet owner, my female shih-poo Jules is absolutely adorable, I have a soft spot for animals. Let’s face it, even on your worst day one look at their angelic little faces and unconditional love is enough to bring instant joy. On Friday October 1, at the W Downtown Atlanta, the Atlanta Humane Society is sponsoring The Humane Event presented by the 1873 Society Club, a fundraiser for the safety and wellness of Atlanta’s furry friends. Do some good for the community and prepare to have a few puppies steal your heart.

You love them, you live in them and the perfect pair can instantly change your entire body. Yes, our love affair with jeans is as American as apple pie. The perfect wash, rise and cut make all the difference. With autumn in full swing, the time is just right to stock your closet with the latest denim styles. Atlanta has many hot spots for you to covet the best jeans for any occasion and we know Southerners are all about comfort. Here are the top places in Atlanta to get dapper dungarees.