The beloved classic returns to the Atlanta stage ready to envelope hearts with the magical and beautiful tale featuring the beloved “Sugar Plum Fairies.” Currently playing at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre through December 26, The Nutcracker is as synonymous with the holidays as Christmas trees, candy canes and snowmen. I don’t know of anyone who hasn’t seen this beautiful ballet that tells an enchanted tale that audiences of all ages and background have comes to love an appreciate for decades, Simply put, your holiday season is incomplete without this beloved gem providing a breathtaking visual of dance, song and lovely storytelling.

Taking place outside Macy’s at Buckhead’s Lenox Square Mall, the Atlanta holiday tradition is back for more holiday fun, excitement and memories. National retail giant Macy’s brings its world-famous Pink Pig ride back to Atlanta to celebrate the 2010 holiday season in style. If you are an Atlanta native you most certainly have enjoyed this traditional event that is so well loved and historic that my Mom and aunts rode the Pink Pig back when they were younger. If you are new to the city or just haven’t yet had the pleasure of experiencing one of the most popular holiday events in Atlanta, then you absolutely must make this the year that you experience the magic that is the Macy’s Pink Pig.

There are many things that make the holidays feel official, there are also many traditional holidays fixtures that bring forth the beauty, elegance and magic that the holiday season is known for. One of those things is a beautiful light display, the whimsy, hard work and dedication that goes into putting on and planning a holiday light display is something that always gets me firmly in the mood to spread my brand of Christmas cheer to everyone around me. Now through January 2, you can experience Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. This drive-through holiday spectacular is the perfect family-friendly event that parents and kids of all ages will enjoy as it expertly displays the beauty of the season through a breathtaking light extravaganza.

It’s party time! The hottest club in Atlanta celebrated its one-year anniversary this past Friday night and all of Atlanta’s hottest partygoers and well-wishers were on hand to celebrate with them in style; the way that only the Gold Room can. It was the perfect over the top party that frequent visitors have come to expect and love from the Atlanta nightclub; opulence, music, spirits and the city’s most popular and beautiful people there to experience an anniversary celebration worthy of the club that everyone seems to have deep affection for. They did it up in true Gold Room style, so let’s highlight some of the most memorable occurrences of the evening.

There’s always a good time for interior design and Atlanta has the distinct pleasure of being home to one of the most anticipated and talked about new design showrooms in the city. Anthony | Wolf is the beautiful brainchild of designer Kelly Anthony and her equally talented restaurateur husband Justin, who have recently opened the doors to this amazing new showroom that is the latest venture of the Wolf Design Group. From socialites and celebrities to the design-inclined (and obsessed), everyone is hankering for the gorgeous pieces seen at the spacious new Buckhead showroom.

Get ready to be blown away be a traditional holiday story with breathtaking performances, colorful costumes and a classic rendition of the Christmas tale that audiences of all ages have come to cherish and love. Currently playing at the Southwest Arts Center through December 30, Black Nativity is the award-winning play written by the legendary Langston Hughes that has become a holiday staple of sorts for African American audiences that have grown up watching performances or performing it in numerous local theatre adaptations.

Truthfully, no other non-alcoholic drink soothes, satisfies and sends an adrenaline-filled energy boost like a good cup of coffee. There are so many different types and variations to achieve your perfect cup of warm (or iced) goodness. With today’s culture wanting everything quick and the allure of to- go service more popular and appealing than ever, the welcoming comfort of a classic coffee shop has gone rather unappreciated in recent years. However, if you are a true java fan you know the importance of finding that one great coffee shop that caters to all of your needs: a place to sip the strong stuff, a place to work (or play in some cases) and more importantly, a place that you will return to daily for a dose of caffeine-induced euphoria. Here in Atlanta there are several places where coffee is the star of the show. Take a peak at the list for the best coffee shops in the city.

One of Atlanta’s hottest restaurants is opening a brand new location and the city is buzzing with high hopes and anticipation. On Thursday December 9, The Real Chow Baby with celebrate the grand opening of their new location on Ponce De Leon Avenue. From 6:30-8:30 p.m. guests at the new Virginia-Highland address can expect delicious tapas, complimentary cocktails and a diverse crowd of Atlanta tastemakers. Ciao, baby indeed!

A new dining experience has opened in the trendy south Buckhead section of Atlanta that is sure to have customers, critics and the curious, all hankering to find out what lies in store as they enjoy the ultimate dining experience. Tantra deliciously introduces Atlantans to international-inspired sensual foods that are not only mouthwatering, but also provide sustenance to the soul and temptation to the senses as well.