Usher in the season for lovers in a delicious and potent way courtesy of the great bartender masterminds at Whiskey Park, W Atlanta Midtown’s ultra chic and upscale bar. On Thursday February 3, select VIP guests are invited to come out and indulge in Valentine’s-inspired cocktails and nibble delicious and innovative hors d’oeuvres. With the elegance that Atlantans have come to expect from Whiskey Park, this is sure to be a classy and sexy event that is an ideal way to kick off any Valentine’s Day celebrations that populate your agenda. So look your best and get into the spirit of love!

Begin 2011 with a barrel of laughs! The funny, engaging and impossibly infectious show Celebrity Autobiography is coming to Atlanta’s Buckhead Theatre with hopes of making sure that all of Atlanta has tears streaming down their eyes from laughter. On February 19, the hit show will touch down in Atlanta and mesmerize and tantalize guests with a mix of humor, realism and incredibly witty dialogue. Compiled of funny, unbelievable and sometimes salacious tales of some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities, Celebrity Autobiography is an absolute must-see

Candy seems to be everyone’s dirty, little secret, that one addiction that started in childhood that you just can’t seem to shake. When you go to the movies, the theatre, a ballgame or even to the mall, the tasty allure of candy is right there taunting and tempting you to indulge. Well, I say enjoy the candy that reminds you of your childhood days of carefree living or when being hyped up on candy created a sugar rush that helped you cram for that big test in college. With Valentine’s Day approaching, now is the perfect time to seek out the best candy shops in Atlanta that are sure to have your mouthwatering with all of the sweet treats they have in stock. Enjoy this list and reward yourself after…with candy!

Do you want to experience some great live music at one of the city’s most fabulous hotels? Then look no further because the W Atlanta Downtown is kicking off 2011 in true rocker style with an all-new line-up for their popular music series Symmetry Live featuring exceptional local singers and songwriters. Located at DRINKSHOP inside the W Atlanta Downtown hotel, this concert series is the perfect companion to the beautiful hotel atmosphere, flowing, potent cocktails and a lovely crowd filled with Atlanta’s beautiful people. Jamming every Thursday night and promising to fill Atlanta music lovers with tuneful atmosphere, Symmetry Live premiered last year to great fanfare and accolades from local critics, but luckily for those that haven’t yet attended this hot concert, you still have a few weeks left to enjoy live music from some truly great artists.

Come out and celebrate as one of Atlanta’s most fabulous hotels commemorates its’ second birthday with a two week long bash filled with great offers that are as decadent and upscale as the hotel itself. Wow, I can’t believe a whole two years have passed since the W Atlanta Downtown opened its doors to all of the adoring Atlanta residents who were eagerly awaiting the grand opening. This should be a celebration like no other, one that is certain to have the socialites, celebrities and CEOs that populate the city, first in line to celebrate in style and partake in the lush landscape and impeccable service the W Atlanta Downtown is known for.

Some say it’s better than sex, others describe it as edible euphoria. However you describe chocolate, chances are it’s a pleasant experience. Whether you prefer dark, milk or even white chocolate, a little bit of this decadence goes a very long way. With the national holiday for lovers, Valentine’s Day, fast approaching, this is the prefect time to highlight the best places in Atlanta that specialize in all things chocolate. Cake, cookies, candy bars and Whitman’s samplers are just a few of the myriad of succulent treats that are possible when a generous amount of chocolate is added to the mix. I like my chocolate sparingly and in small doses, that way I can truly appreciate the magic that it creates and long for my next fix. Atlanta is big on chocolate and there are fabulous places in the city that have some of the best and most innovative chocolate creations. So, enjoy our list of the best places for all you chocoholics!

Tonight join celebrated legendary blues vocalist Francine Reed as she extends her dates at Atlanta hotspot Café Circa for their hugely popular “Dinner and the Blues” concert series. The performances are held on Monday evenings and are just the perfect anecdote to all of the stress the start of the hectic work week can bring. Wind down with choice cocktails, delicious food and live entertainment that is sure to relax you and put you in a highly festive mood. Thanks to Café Circa “dinner and a show” is no longer reserved for weekends.

It has arrived! One of the most successful and most beloved musicals of all time is making its way to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre for a week-long engagement that promises to serve up all of the classic songs, colorful costumes and memorable performances that have made it an American treasure for decades. West Side Story kicks off its Atlanta show on January 25 at 8 p.m. and all show tune addicts, such as myself, and those that are completely obsessed with all things theatre-related are as excited as though Christmas morning just had a rewind. I honestly can’t think of one bad thing about West Side Story, which is my favorite musical of all time, everything about it is divine and I will be severely tempted to refrain from going to every performance while it graces the Atlanta stage with grandiose magnificence. Now that you know it’s here, get your tickets…Pronto!

Yes, it’s true. Everything is better with chocolate! Currently we are in the thick of Old Man Winter’s clutches and it seems as though pampering and indulging in the decadence of spa treatments has taken a back seat to shoveling snow, salting driveways and managing to make your way through the bristling temperatures that have plagued us for the past six weeks. However, I have a few treats today that will take the love of hot coco, candy bars and chocolate cake and turn them into relaxing and enviable spa treatments that will have you feeling divine and smelling even better. There are facials, mani-pedis and everything in between, all with a chocolate twist and some of the most fabulous treatments for you to luxuriate in. Whether you need a little routine maintenance or want to look your best for date night, here are the best chocolate spa treatments in Atlanta that are good enough to eat.