Longtime local radio personality Melissa Carter told listeners recently during an emotional on-air segment that she has decided to leave Q100 next month, after nearly 10 years. "I try to live my life as aggressively and honestly as possible," she said, fighting back tears. "To think about it is overwhelming." In other words, it is time for some chocolate. You can indulge in your favorite sweet treats and wish Carter well at Friday night's Celebrity Chocolate Buffet at the Four Seasons. The event is from 9 p.m. to midnight and tickets are $25 per person. Make your reservations by calling 404-253-3840 or online at opentable.com. Tweeting about the event on Tuesday Carter said, "I'll try to share." We're assured there will be plenty for everyone!
Overscene
Actor Shia LaBeouf is here filming a movie called "The Wettest County in the World," a tale of Depression-era moonshining based on the novel by Matt Bondurant. The project has set up shop south of the city and we hear LaBeouf has become something of a regular at Ted's Montana Grill in Peachtree City. Our sources say he's partial to the beef filet and bison meatloaf. Moonshine, sadly, is not on the menu...Actor Ron Livingston of "Office Space" and "Sex and the City" had dinner on El Taco's patio Monday night. It was a nice evening for a margarita....Jennifer Garner, who's here filming "The Odd Life of Timothy Green," dined at Nava the other night and was nice enough to pose for a photo with assistant manager Lauren Heflin...Actress Hilary Duff visited Bethune Elementary School in Atlanta on Monday to promote "Blessings in a Backpack," a weekend program that serves children who participate in their schools' free or reduced-price meal programs during the week.
Hair ye, hair ye
We have a couple of hair charity events to announce. First, the Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus holds its third annual "big wig" fundraiser from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at Bradford Gallery, 764 Miami Way. DJ Todd Skelton will entertain as revelers, in what we're promised will be "gravity-defying wigs," will whip their hair back and forth. Tickets are $30 in advance. At the door it's $40 or $35 if you wear a wig. VIP tickets are $55. See www.agmchorus.org for details. Next, stylists at the Van Michael Salon in Buckhead will be clipping for a cause from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, offering free haircuts to those who wish to donate either a financial contribution or their tresses to Locks of Love, which provides hair pieces to children who have lost their hair due to illness or chemotherapy. The first 10 people to participate will receive a copy of the Disney movie "Tangled." The salon's number is 404-237-4664.
Celebrity birthdays
Comedian Marty Allen is 89. Singer Ric Ocasek (The Cars) is 62. Singer Chaka Khan is 58. Actress Amanda Plummer is 54. Actress Catherine Keener is 52. Actress Hope Davis ("About Schmidt") is 47. Actor Richard Grieco is 46. Country drummer Kevin Griffin of Yankee Grey is 46. Actress Marin Hinkle ("Two and A Half Men") is 45. Singer-keyboardist Damon Albarn of Blur is 43. Drummer John Humphrey of The Nixons is 41. Actress Keri Russell ("Felicity") is 35. Gossip blogger Perez Hilton is 33. Actress Nicholle Tom ("The Nanny") is 33.
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