Events
EVENTS CALENDAR
APRIL 10-19 ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL
Mongol, nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, will be screened at this year’s festival.
Atlanta audiences can view celluloid’s very best at the 32nd annual festival. Only 150 films are selected and screened from more than 1,600 entries for a shot at an IMAGE Film Award. Throw industry panels and parties in the mix, and it’s lights, camera, action.
APRIL 1-20 SPRING MASSIVE
BRECKENRIDGE, CO (80 miles from Denver)
Spring may have arrived in some places, but no need to put away the skis. When you come off the slope, enjoy shopping, live music, dance performances, comedy shows, food and drink festivals, and events for the kids. It will be, as promised, massive.
APRIL 10-13 BLUE RIDGE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
BLOWING ROCK, NC
(95 miles from Charlotte)
Showing that North Carolina cuisine is about more than just barbecue, this festival features an “Iron Chef” style cook off, winemaking competition and vintner’s dinners. Pair fine dining and wine with the beauty of spring in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
APRIL 11-14 CIRCA PUERTO RICO
SAN JUAN, PR
The first international art show in the Caribbean and Central America offers workshops, discussions, concerts and performances representing the cutting edge in art of the area. Now in its third year, the event allows art lovers and artists to mingle in a creative atmosphere.
APRIL 25-27 VIDALIA ONION FESTIVAL
VIDALIA, GA (180 miles from Atlanta)
Onions may make people cry, but there will be no tears shed during this festival of arts, crafts, cooking and fireworks, not to mention an air show by the Navy’s Blue Angels demonstration squadron. Buy tickets in advance and enter to win two round-trip tickets on AirTran Airways.
APRIL 25-27 DAFFODIL FESTIVAL
NANTUCKET,MA (100 miles from Boston)
Beyond blossoms, this resort island’s celebration of spring includes an antique car parade, tailgate picnic, children’s parade and hat pageant. Of course, all of the events are adorned with yellow, orange, white and pink daffodils—just the thing to bring you out of your winter funk.
CELEBRATE THE EARTH
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL
(30 miles from Ft. Myers)
CHARLOTTE HARBOR KAYAK & WILDLIFE FESTIVAL April 12
One of Florida’s largest aquatic preserves hosts a day of kayaking, fishing (catch and release, of course), and exploring pristine estuaries. Celebrate Earth Day early with naturalist lectures, kayak races and more. www.charlotteharbortravel.com
WILMETTE, IL
(20 miles from Chicago) GARDEN FAIRE April 25-27
Let kids get their hands dirty at Chalet Nursery’s celebration of spring. They’ll get take-home gardening activities, while grown-ups can learn how to make their blossoms even more breathtaking and plant a sustainable garden. 847-256-0561
NEW YORK
GREEN APPLE FESTIVAL April 18-20
During America’s largest Earth Day Celebration, Central Park embraces the green spirit with interactive and free public events that teach you how to be more eco-friendly. www.greenapplemusicfestival.com