In celebration of the holidays, the Piedmont Park will soon kick off its first annual Season of Magic. This event begins on Nov. 20 and runs through New Year’s Day.

The first part of the Season of Magic is Naughty or Nice, a costumed caroling parade. The fun begins on Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. at Legacy Fountain and ends with an after party at Park Tavern at 7 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the naughtiest and nicest costumes for both humans and dogs. Guests can enjoy warm drinks. Song books will also be handed out so people can sing along. The after party will feature live music from Scars on 45, free pictures with Santa (don’t forget your camera) and a canine after party at the dog park. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Each ticket includes a coupon for a free ice skating session at Park Tavern and a drink ticket good for a cocktail or hot chocolate.

Other fun activities during the Season of Magic include:

• Horse-drawn carriage rides
• Weekly Jingle Mingle Holiday Socials
• Family-friendly arts and crafts
• Carousel rides
• Holiday Beer Gardens

For a full list of activities taking place during the Season of Magic, visit the Piedmont Park website.

The Season of Magic is just one more reason to love 1010 Midtown. This collection of luxury Atlanta condos is just minutes from Piedmont Park and all of the wonderful events happening year-round. The high-rise is also within walking distance of more than 80 restaurants.

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The Atlanta Ice Cream Festival is coming back to Piedmont Park on Sept. 10 from noon until 6 p.m. This event is great for the whole family and should provide some welcome relief from the summer heat.

There will be multiple ice cream vendors at the festival. Food and beverages will also be available. If you feel guilty about indulging your sweet tooth, you can participate in health and fitness activities.

Entertainment will be provided by a deejay, the Atlanta School Drummers, local cheering squads and State Championship Step Teams.

In honor of the 2nd Annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival, here are some fun facts about everyone’s favorite dessert:

• Ice cream is an $11 billion retail industry
• America produces over 1.5 billion gallons of ice cream each year
• Americans consume an average of 22 quarts per year
• Vanilla is the most popular flavor, accounting for 20 to 29 percent of annual sales
• Chocolate comes in second with roughly nine to ten percent of the market share
• One out of every five ice cream eaters shares their treat with their dog or cat

The Atlanta Ice Cream Festival is another fine example of the events at Piedmont Park. Located just minutes from the luxury Buckhead condos at 1010 Midtown, the park is the place to be for fantastic summer activities.

There is always something new and exciting happening at Piedmont Park, and the Summer Arts & Crafts Festival is no exception. On August 20 and 21, visitors will enjoy a family-friendly experience with something for everyone.

The inaugural 2011 Piedmont Park Summer Arts & Crafts Festival is a two-day event presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces. Over 100 artists will be in attendance, including painters, photographers, leather workers, glass blowers, jewelers, metalworkers and sculptors. Enjoy artist demonstrations, live acoustic music and a Street Market. There will be a children’s play area for the little ones. If you get hungry, you can try some tasty festival foods and beverages (or healthy alternatives.)

This event not only supports the local Midtown artists, but also the art community itself. The Summer Arts & Crafts Festival will benefit a local charity or scholarship that supports the arts.

The festival will be open on August 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and August 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free!

As the residents at 1010 Midtown know, summer is a busy time for Piedmont Park. With great events like the Summer Arts & Crafts Festival within walking distance, excitement and fun are just minutes from your luxury Atlanta condo. Plus, once you leave the park, you can enjoy one of over 80 restaurants in the area.

Plenty of people know the joy of visiting Piedmont Park, but few know the luxury of having it right outside their door. To learn more about the lifestyle offered by 1010 Midtown, visit the website.

Visitors to Piedmont Park now have a unique opportunity to drink beer and help their local community at the same time. The Piedmont Park Conservancy unveiled Beer Gardens, which will offer beer, wine and soft drinks in several locations around the park. Proceeds from purchases will go toward maintaining and improving the historic Atlanta park.

Those who want to “visit” Beer Gardens can find refreshing beverages at the following locations and times through October:

• Thursdays at Dockside (Visitor’s Center) – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Fridays at the Dog Park – 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Fridays and Saturdays at the Pool – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturdays at Legacy Fountain – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

If you haven’t been to Piedmont Park recently, why not go and visit the new amenities? Enjoy the Legacy Fountain, the Promenade, the wetlands, three acres of hardwood forest, a re-naturalized Clear Creek, basketball courts, the new aquatic center and more.

Of course, homeowners at 1010 Midtown are very familiar with all of the wonderful amenities offered at Piedmont Park. Beer Gardens is just one more perk for the people at these luxurious Atlanta condos. Not only is the 1010 Midtown building within walking distance of Piedmont Park, but also within walking distance of more than 80 restaurants, the High Museum, the Fox Theater and other destinations.

As the cornerstone of the Midtown Mile, 1010 Midtown boasts unbelievable location and convenience. It also offers access to a state-of-the-art fitness center, club room, swimming pool, manicured gardens and 24-hour concierge service.

Life in the heart of Midtown is closer than you think. Come see why homebuyers have made 1010 Midtown the top-selling condominium building in Atlanta through the first quarter of 2011 and beyond.

Schedule a visit of our beautiful model condos or visit the 1010 Midtown website for more information.

The Green Concert is held annually by Piedmont Park as a means of raising money for the Piedmont Park Conservancy. Previously, elite musical performers such as Paul McCartney and Dave Matthews have graced the lush green haven in the middle of our concrete jungle, and this year’s act provides even more star-power. When dusk falls over the park on October 15, the Eagles will take the stage.

With such a wide audience-base, this concert is sure to draw a crowd of all ages and sell out as well. To experience the concert to its fullest, choose the VIP package. This experience gives concert-goers perks such as front-of-stage viewing, a private hospitality tent with complimentary beer and wine, VIP comfort stations, and a private VIP entrance. Regular tickets are also available for purchase. Visit the Piedmont Park website for ticketing information as well as what can and cannot be brought to the event.

Piedmont Park is one of Atlanta’s premier event venues, and just steps from the luxury Atlanta condo tower of 1010 Midtown. Residents of 1010 Midtown never need to worry about finding parking or navigating traffic to the treasured green space since it’s always just a quick walk or even quicker cab ride away. Not only is the park close by, but so are many great places to enjoy dinner before the show, or a drink after.

Do you want to live life on the Midtown Mile? Visit 1010 Midtown‘s website for more information.

Piedmont Park has long been Atlanta’s favorite in-town park for hosting a variety of events and activities from the Dogwood festival to roller blading, an afternoon picnic or walking the family pet.

The park is a historical site and was the site of many large gatherings including the Piedmont Exposition of 1887 and the Cotton States and International Exposition of 1895. The Cotton States and International Exposition was a World’s Fair. Not only did it run for 100 days, but it featured 6,000 exhibits and attracted 800,000 visitors. The legacy of this huge event lives on in many of the park’s facilities today.

From ball fields, to a small lake (now 11.5 acres and named Clara Meer) to the stone balustrades scattered throughout the park which are the remnants of steps leading to a large building built for the Exposition, glimpses of the 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition are still present.

Here is a glimpse of summer events:

• On Saturdays (now through the Fall) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Green Market hosts farmers, local artisans, music and more.

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The biggest concert of the summer is taking place directly across from 1010 Midtown at Piedmont Park. Sir Paul McCartney, who is known as the most successful musician and composer in pop music history and wrote the most covered song of all time, is the headliner for this year’s Green Concert. It’s pretty unbelievable that this musical genius is lending his talent to help support the Piedmont Park Conservancy, but it says a lot about his character and devotion to the environment.

Needless to say Atlanta has been buzzing with the news since it was announced earlier this week. At the show, you can expect to hear Sir McCartney take you back through all of the songs that helped make him the icon he is today, which includes popular tunes from the Beatles and Wings.

The show is scheduled for August 15th and tickets are only $79.50. This is an incredible bargain considering tickets to see Sir Paul McCartney were selling for hundreds of dollars last time he came through Atlanta. Proceeds from the event go directly to the conservancy and the 53-acre expansion they have planned for the park as well as on-going maintenance.

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Imagine not having to get in your car and battle traffic to visit your favorite restaurants, parks and museums.

1010 Midtown, located on the famous Midtown Mile, in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, is not only within walking distance to hundreds of your favorite dining and leisure spots, residents won’t even have to leave the building for necessary errands and lunch, with street-level retail and restaurants right inside the building. Hot spots in this bustling place include Vickery’s, Sutra Lounge, Fuego Spanish Grill, Pasta da Pulcinella, Oceanaire Seafood Room and Trois.

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