Giving To Gain

Roberta and I met at Pints For Parks, when I served on the host committee for that Park Pride fundraiser. With my Kavarna show date looming, I was need of a memorable graphic. One idea begat another and we agreed to a service swap: her design skill in return for mine in portraiture. Thank you, Roberta for giving the blog's fifth anniversary such a lovely statement. The exhibition continues through the end of this month at 707 East Lake Drive in Decatur.

At Pints For Parks: Act II

Park Pride

At Pints For Parks: Act I

Park Pride

Pints For Parks Tuesday

Sometimes called a city's lungs, parks relieve urban tensions with recreation, reflection and resplendent natural beauty. How compelling would this image of Midtown be without the tree canopy of Piedmont Park? This Tuesday, show some love for Atlanta's green spaces by attending Pints For Parks. This annual fundraiser benefits the Park Pride Volunteer Program, which annually coordinates some 17,000 hours of service among our parks. You have already seen the fruits this good work, so come to Orpheus Brewing for the party. Tickets are only $30 and get you a tour of the microbrewery, tastings and tasty bites from Craft Izakaya, Fred's Meat & Bread, H. Harper Station, Rathbun's and Yalla. The fun begins at 6 pm, but this being the week of Atlanta Cycling Festival, there will be a group ride to Orpheus leaving from Woodruff Park at 5:45. See you there!

Community Garden Tour This Saturday

What do Love is Love Farm, East Lake Community Learning Garden, Gilliam Park Community Garden and Edgewood Community Learning Garden have in common? They are Saturday afternoon's itinerary for Park Pride's tour of these urban micro farms. Like last year in West End, there are bus and bicycle options with much to enjoy for all. Please follow this link to register. See you there!

In The West End: Park Pride Community Garden Tour

exploring Good Shepherd Argo Ecology Center

A billy goat greets visitors to The Metropolitan.

our musical welcome to The Outdoor Activity Center

More scenes from Saturday's ride are here on Facebook.

Save The Date: June 7

A few tickets remain for the Park Pride Community Garden Tour. Like last year, there will be a bus, but bikes are the way to experience and share all our city has to offer. The ride begins and ends at the Elliott Street Pub, kicking off the week long Atlanta Cycling Festival. See you there!

Garden Tour This Saturday

What better way to celebrate the season than a tour of four Park Pride Community Gardens? While there is an air conditioned bus option, The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition invites you to ride with them on Saturday, June 8. The fun begins and ends at Garden*Hood in Grant Park with a departure time of 4 pm. See you there!

Save The Date: Saturday

What better way to celebrate the season than a tour of four Park Pride Community Gardens? While there is an air conditioned bus option, The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition invites you to ride with them on Saturday, June 8. The fun begins and ends at Garden*Hood in Grant Park with a departure time of 4 pm. See you there!