One thing about the metro Atlanta area is that there are so many different cultures living in the vicinity. With that, the city and it's people often recognize this fact with the many cultural festivals that are always going on, especially in the summer and early fall months. This weekend brings another cultural festival into the mix: Atlanta Greek Festival... [Read more...]

Hey everyone! Since fall has finally graced us with it's presence (have you stepped outside today? It feels AMAZING!), more and more people will begin to venture out of their air conditioned safe havens here at Southwinds Stockbridge Apartments and get out into the great outdoors! A great introduction into the fall season is the Mountain Top Night Hike... [Read more...]

If you're looking to expand your horizons a little in the direction of the arts, you'll have the prime opportunity to this weekend, this Saturday to be exact, as 11 metro Atlanta museums and historic homes will open their doors for free. Participating will be the Archibald Smith Plantation Home in Roswell; Art on 5 in Atlanta; Barrington Hall in Roswell; Bulloch... [Read more...]

Since temperatures are beginning to drop, more and more people are willing to venture outside. This is a good thing, because  you'll be able to enjoy all of the fall festivals that Metro Atlanta has to offer without worrying about being burned to a crisp! There are at least 3 major fall festivals coming up in the metro area: Atlanta Arts Festival... [Read more...]

Hey Southwinds Stockbridge Apartments! Stressful week? Need a little jazz in your life? Then stop by the Atlanta Smooth Jazz Festival at the Mable House Amphitheater on September 17th and 18th. Smooth jazz is a sub-genre of jazz which is heavily influenced by R&B, funk,rock, and pop music styles. Oftentimes, it's not as uptempo and as fast... [Read more...]

At times, I tend to think of myself as a big kid at heart. I'm still a huge fan of Disney movies, and I love most animated movies! This love has led me to the poll of the day: What was the best animated movie of the summer? I know a bunch of your "grown ups" out there love animated movies as well, so cast your vote! The summer series of movies is... [Read more...]

Who says that concerts only fill the summer! They're year round baby! Big names are always playing in the Atlanta area, and the concert coming up on October 2nd at the Chastain Park Amphitheater in Atlanta is no exception? The concert is featuring none other than Mary J. Blige with guest appearances by Jazmine Sullivan, Miguel, and the comeback of El... [Read more...]

Finally! Another three day weekend! Granted, this will be the last of them for a while, so you know that you have to make this one count! Since Stockbridge isn't far from the Atlanta area, here are some great Labor Day Weekend activities that you can get into in and around Atlanta: Chick-fil-A Kickoff Football Game - LSU vs. UNC Saturday, September... [Read more...]

"We're takers, gents. It's what we do for a living" ~Idris Elba, "Takers" Did anyone see "Takers" this past weekend? If so, you're in good company with the MILLIONS of others that saw it this weekend to make it the #1 movie! The number one spot was pretty touch and go for a while there as "Takers" was competing with "The Last Exorcism" for the top... [Read more...]