Month: January 2018

Come to L’Apero (Happy Hour) at Bread and Butterfly

Every day Monday through Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m., Bread and Butterfly hosts l'apero—the French version of happy hour. After work, people in France enjoy this respite with a glass of wine and some snacks as a way of easing into the evening or simply unwinding after the day. Since Bread and Butterfly strives to emulate a French bistro, it makes sense that the eatery would offer its own apero with half-priced glasses of wine and a menu of small bites.

After a nibble and a drink, if you want to sit down for a full dinner, the chef at Bread and Butterfly can prepare a classic French dish for you. Try the steak frites with house-made aioli and fresh watercress as garnish or enjoy the chicken fricassee with rice pilaf, mushrooms, onion, and carrot on the side. Prefer something more familiar? Then you can opt for the burger, which comes topped with gruyere and caramelized onions, grain mustard, and aioli inside of a brioche bun.

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Shop Handcrafted Masterpieces at the Callanwolde Arts Festival From January 19th to 21st

The Callanwolde Arts Festival kicks off with a VIP bash at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, housed inside of a stunning mansion, on Friday, January 19th. Snag tickets to the special soiree for a sneak peek at what's to come later in the weekend. Take a tour of the mansion, check out the many unique vendors, and enjoy food, drink, and live music at the VIP party.

Then at 10 a.m. on Saturday, the Callanwolde Arts Festival opens to the public for two days. More than 80 artists, from painters to jewelers, will take over the space inside of the fine arts center. Shop unique gifts, home decor, serving ware, and more. While you do, nibble on bites from local food trucks, which will offer some healthy options, and enjoy live music by local acoustic artists. General admission is $5 and you can pay at the door.

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Find Something Unique for Your Home at the Scott Antique Market This January

Antique dealers travel from as far away as Mali and Guinea to come to the Scott Antique Markets, special showcases held every second weekend of the month at the Atlanta Expo Centers. Of course, some of the vendors come from a bit closer, like the Midwest, and others are local antique enthusiasts. The eclectic mix of dealers presents an equally diverse inventory of items that just might contain the perfect treasure for your home.

Come to the next Scott Antique Market from Thursday, January 11th to Sunday, January 14th in search of a piece for your apartment. The dealers fill more than 3,500 booths, making this one of the largest indoor antique markets anywhere in the world. From furniture and home decor to vintage serving ware and works of art, the Scott Antique Markets have something for everyone.

Learn All About Lizards at Repticon on January 6th and 7th

Have you ever cuddled a boa constrictor? Stroked an iguana? Gotten up close and personal with a crocodile? You can check all of these experiences off your bucket list when you come to Repticon, a reptile and exotic animal show slated for January 6th and 7th at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds.

Come to Repticon to check out the live animal encounters and workshops geared toward teaching you all about the origins of the lizards and snakes, as well as how to take care of them at home. If you're in the market for an exotic pet, local vendors will be on hand with reptiles that you can actually take home. Tickets start at $5 for children (between ages 5 and 12) and $10 for adults. Kids aged 4 and under are free.