Diana, In Atlanta, and I’m Going. Join Me!

“Diana: A Celebration presents the life and work of one of the most remarkable women of our time –and certainly one of the most photographed, with over one billion television viewers watching the 1981 Royal Wedding. Her charm, beauty and easy grace touched people worldwide during her short and complex life.

I will be attending and will report back with a short video review which I expect to be glowing Want to meetup? Let me know and be there Sat 3/6 at by 5pm.

For all detail see the Diana exhibit website.

Major highlights of the exhibition include:
- Over 28 dresses, suits and evening gowns designed by Chanel, Versace, Valentino and Azagury that where worn by the Princess during her public life, accompanied by photos and designer details from the event at which the outfits were worn.
- Two diamond tiaras and other priceless family jewels.
-Musical score and lyrics of the Elton John/Bernie Taupin composition, adapted from “Candle in the Wind.”
-The original text of Earl Spencer’s moving tribute to his sister at the funeral in Westminister Abbey.
-An audio tour with an introduction by Earl Spencer (provided for an additional fee)

Ivy Hall ATL Mini-TweetUp

This event has come and gone. Follow me on Twitter to learn about the next one. I’m planning a trip the the Federal Reserve Bank early 2010. I hope they give free samples!
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December 11th, at 1:30PM, we will tour the former home known for years as The Mansion. This mini-tweetup is available to 8 participants who are willing and able to join us for a bit of Atlanta adventure. There’s no cost, so no excuse to miss this opportunity.  To join us contact Randy Barnes, via twitter @rbarnesdotcom or by your favorite digital method.

Ivy Hall is simply one of the Georgia’s finest 19th century homes. Smack dab in the middle of town there just aren’t many places in Atlanta that have more curb appeal.  The home is known to most long-time residents as a restaurant popular with the business travelers and tourists until a fire ended the run.

On the short list of great success in preservation in Atlanta, Ivy Hall has reclaimed it’s grandeur. Taken over by SCAD, (that’s another great success story) . The new caretakers have apparently outdone themselves in this beautiful project, (and I say that as I’ve only seen the place as I drive by on Ponce, heading to Krispy Kreeme.)

Once we’ve been inside, and have had our tour,  I will share the experience here and will include a short video to enjoy.

This promises to be a great outing and I am really excited about this one!

More soon.

Happy Thanksgiving!

-Randy