Sunday full of music, elves and more holiday cheer


The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 11/23/07

Thanksgiving 2007 has come and gone. But before you head back to school or work, try gobbling up one or two events around town. From Patti LaBelle and John Legend at Philips Arena to the Magical Night of Lights at Lake Lanier, there's a ton fine fixins out there to go with your Sunday. And for more fun-filled happenings, check out accessAtlanta.com/events.

HOLIDAY GUIDE

Holiday in the Garden — A must-see for first-time Atlanta visitors and kids. Display of seasonal blooms and holly berries in the outdoor gardens. And inside the Fuqua Conservatory, white poinsettias, huge wreaths with live orchids and bromeliads. $12 adults, $9 children 3-17 and seniors. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-876-5859, www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

Patti LaBelle and John Legend — The soul diva and R&B pianist join forces for a Hands On Atlanta benefit. 6 p.m. VIP reception; 7:30 p.m. concert. $50-$500. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive N.W., Atlanta. 404-249-6400, www.ticketmaster.com.

"Shoemaker and the Elves" — Join the fun as Santa's shoe artists help the Footmyers spread good cheer around 1940s New York City. Expect celebrity appearances and swinging big band music. $16. Times vary. Center of Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org.

"In Living Color" — Reunion tour brings Tommy Davidson, David Alan Grier and Damon Wayans to town. "In Living Color" was a wildly popular '90s sketch comedy TV show that also featured, among others, Jennifer Lopez, Jamie Foxx and Jim Carrey. $47-$75. 7 p.m. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-249-6400, www.ticketmaster.com.

La Maison Enchantee — Located in Buckhead, this French manor opens to the public decked in holiday spirit and floral excitement. Atlanta's top designers decorate this premier residence to benefit Alliance Children's Theatre. Café serves lunch and snacks. $20. 1-5 p.m. 895 W. Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta. www.alliancetheatre.org.

"Curvy Widow" — Cybill Shepherd stars in comedy about love, sex and online dating. $50. 2:30 p.m. today. Through Dec. 16. Alliance Theatre (Hertz stage), 1280 Peachtree St., Midtown. 404-733-5000, www.alliancetheatre.org.

Epic Sunday Nights — "Classic Afro Cinema" with soul, house and rare-groove soundtrack by DJ Kemit. $5 martinis and mojitos. Free admission. 8 p.m.-midnight. M Bar, 257 Peters St. S.W., Atlanta. 404-523-1555, www.mbaratlanta.com.

Magical Night of Lights —Self-driving holiday tour is 6.5 miles amid millions of lights and elaborate scenes. Tour ends at Holiday Village for amusement rides, pony rides, live Nativity scene, marshmallow roasts, holiday shopping and, of course, Santa. $30 per car; $55 vans. 5-10 p.m. Lake Lanier Islands, 7000 Holiday Road, Buford. 770-932-7200, www.lakelanierislands.com.


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