Dancing is a fabulous way to let off some steam, burn unwanted calories and in this case, contribute to a very worthy cause that benefits the community. On Saturday November 13 (from 8 p.m. to midnight), attendees will converge at Atlanta’s The Foundry at Puritan Mill to participate in the dance-a-thon Dance the Night Away, which puts every cent of funds raised directly back into the community. I don’t about you, but in my book that’s definitely something to dance about!

We all want a little adventure with our food every now and then, a break from the monotony of the basic cuisine choices. This is when venturing outside of the United States and trying food from other regions is essential. Today we journey to the Mediterranean and give you the best culinary fare it has to offer. Don’t worry about hopping the next flight out to sample this delicious food, just read this list and indulge in the best Mediterranean food that the city of Atlanta has to offer. Opa!

It’s an art celebration! All of the finest from Atlanta’s art community will no doubt be on hand on November 18 at 7 p.m. to celebrate 75 wonderful years of Hambidge. Guests can expect an evening filled with much excitement, food, entertainment, great company and most of all, exceptional art work on display for all to see and admire. The arts are an important part of any city’s cultural landscape, be sure to come out and support the Atlanta artisans that make our city more interesting.

A big splash indeed! All of Atlanta’s fabulous and charitable will be on hand at an event that will have the socialites of the city buzzing about. Big Splash 2010 is held at the fabulous Georgia Aquarium on November 13 at 6:30 p.m. and combines a great venue, delicious food and the celebration of tireless work ethic of a worthy cause. Come out and celebrate a night that is sure to be the kickoff to the upcoming holiday season!

Today’s entry is for those that like it raw…food that is. Whether you prefer a specific kind of shellfish or fancy all kinds, we have you covered on where to go to get the best overall experience. If you have never been to a raw bar, well then you are in luck because all the grunt work has been done and all you have to do is go down the list, pick which restaurant you like and dine accordingly. Atlanta has an adequate amount of restaurants who serve “in the raw,” so sit back and enjoy our list of places where cooking is not required.

Get ready to give the fall season a much needed kick and totally rock out with Athens, Georgia’s most celebrated indie band Of Montreal, as they play Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse tonight at 8 p.m. with special guest, and Atlanta hometown favorite, Janelle Monáe. The weather is chilly, but great music by these amazing artists is sure to heat up anyone’s Sunday night.

With the whole world going green and trying to make significant changes in their lifestyle to better our planet, the allure of vegetarian dining has seen a significant rise within the last few years. Gone are the days when vegetarian/vegan recipes were thought to be bland, boring or inedible to those new to the taste. In fact, vegetarian dishes have just as much flavor, maybe even a little more, and I for one, love a good vegetarian meal. You get all of the flavor and taste without the guilt and Atlanta has become très chic when it comes to hip and trendy places to grab a bite where veggies reign supreme. Here are the best places to go when you want to ditch the meat!

For all my fellow Atlantans that have an undeniable sweet tooth such as I, this is an event that was tailor-made with you in mind. From 6-8 p.m.on Thursday November 11, at the iconic Bloomingdale’s at Lenox Square Mall, is the sweetest event of the year that is also raising funds for a very worthy cause that all children can benefit from. Caketails for a Cause features sinfully sweet concoctions, themes, prizes and of course delicious baked goods at your disposal. This is the perfect function to attend with your fashionable and giving friends who need a girl’s night out that they can be proud of. Helping others is the sweetest gift!

Sometimes a little goes a long way and a small portion is the perfect way to begin an evening of socializing at the hottest spot in town. When you are sampling the latest cocktail concoctions, but you still need a little food on your stomach to prevent becoming a drunken mess, that’s when your destination is a tapas restaurant. Known for adequate bites that pack a lot of punch, tapas bars are some of the best places to sample food, simply because you can try several things that may be slightly overwhelming in larger doses. Atlanta has a myriad of places where the tapas is extraordinary with a perfect pairing of atmosphere. Here are the best places to nibble gourmet food that has all of Atlanta hungry for more.