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Ladies 80′s Night at Fado for CHoA (1/28)

01/25/2012 in Buckhead, Parties, What we're Doing by Lindsay | No comments

If you just can’t get enough (“I just can’t get enough/ I just can’t get enough!”) of 80′s music + the decade’s outrageous attire (and honestly, who can??), round up the girls and head to Fadó Irish Pub + Restaurant for Ladies 80′s Night on Saturday, January 28 at 10:00 p.m.! 

A really radical DJ will be spinning your favorite 80′s tunes, and the bar will be pouring classic 80′s cocktails.  For $6 each, try a Long Island iced tea, Mai Tai, Blue Hawaiian or one of the new concoctions from Fadó’s winter drink menu. 

don't forget these bad boys!

Start the evening with the Atlanta Dance Marathon from 7:00-10:00 p.m.!  Join this fun-lovin’ group donning their best 80′s outfits for non-stop dancing to raise money for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. 

Cost is ONLY $15 per person + includes a pint of beer and all-you-can-eat complimentary appetizers.

yessssssss

There are few things that LK + I love more than a good 80′s party…

rock? ON!!

Sounds so super fun!  :)

xx, L

Fado Irish Pub + Restaurant
273 Buckhead Ave.
Atlanta, Georgia  30305
404.841.0066
http://www.fadoirishpub.com/atlanta/

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Spend NYE with Yacht Rock Revue!

12/29/2011 in Entertaining, Events, Holidays, Midtown, Parties, Random Musings, Vacation, We can BLOG!, What we're Doing by Lindsay | No comments

Each year, Kev and I spend New Years Eve with these fine-lookin’ folks:

Two years ago, we celebrated in Orlando at Disney for my very first visit.

Last year, we trekked out to Kansas City to watch the ball drop.  An excellent time was had.

THIS year, Kev + I are the hosts and we’re ringing in the New Year in Atlanta!  (Expectations are high.)  Sooooo, we’ve decided to celebrate with Yacht Rock at Park Tavern!

If you’ve ever seen Yacht Rock perform, you KNOW that we’re in for a great time!

And, Park Tavern is an awesome place to celebrate any holiday.  PT always throws a solid party…

NYE with Yacht Rock is an all-inclusive event.  Drinks and food are covered all night and into the wee hours of the morning.  There will be live music with Yacht Rock Revue & Atlanta’s best DJ spinning in the Piedmont Room overlooking the Midtown skyline.

Highlights include:
- Open bar: premium liquor, beer, wine and champagne
- Live music + NYE countdown with Yacht Rock Revue
- Gourmet food including hors d’ouvres, carving station, NYE specialties along with plenty of sides + salads to keep your energy up and dancing into the New Year.
- Sushi display
- Toast & get toasty with smores for dessert
- Midnight breakfast buffet including all your favorites + fresh Krispy Kreme donuts
- Photo booth
- NYE favors
- Champagne toast at midnight
- Coat check

This party is where it’s at on Saturday, so get your tickets NOW: NYE w/ Yacht Rock Revue!

***BONUS***  LOOK FOR ME AT PARK TAVERN totally rockin’ out to Yacht Rock…

…and I will give a fist pump + one of these super rad Q+DD koozies to the first three people who wish me a “HAPPY QUICK + DIRTY DIRTY NEW YEAR!”

Your drinks have never looked so fashionable…  I can’t think of a better way to toast 2012!

Q+DD koozies: so hot right now.

See y’all at Park Tavern!  Wishing a fun NYE to all!  :)

xx, L

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Parties and Promo Codes!

12/22/2011 in Deals + Steals, Hotels, Parties by Lauren | No comments

Happy holidays everyone!  ‘Tis the season for overindulging and what better way to celebrate the season than with these 2 fabulous upcoming parties?  Better yet – a hookup for discounted tix!

1. Bagel Bash 2011

 

Kosher Chameleon will continue the time-honored tradition of gathering single people who, on the night before Christmas, aren’t caroling, drinking hot wassal or um… cooking a ham… for a little dancing, a little schmoozing, and of course, some bagels. 

Also featuring DJ Jazzy “Bagelsteingoldbaumschwartzberg” and lots of cash bars.

A message from your grandma: “Go!  What else are you doing?  G-d forbid you might meet someone!  Oy gavalt!”

Use promo code KraselskyBagel for $5 off your ticket!  Click HERE to get yours now.

2.  Spiral New Years’ Eve: The Kings Ball

 

Ring in 2012 Spiral style at the Kings Ball!  Spiral pays homage to the Big Easy at it’s annual new year’s party this year at Westin Atlanta North in Perimeter  (OTP?  No big D!) featuring:

  • 6 different party areas including the Grand Ballroom
  • 5.5 hours of OPEN BAR (and plenty of ‘em to avoid lines!)
  • Gourmet catered buffet with carving stations, pasta, mini Spanish Wraps, a “fancy shmancy” baked potato bar, veggies and desserts
  • Dance the night away with Cover Band MOBY DICK (80’s and 90’s dance music)  and then DJ Jazzy J and DJ Wats spinning a mix of 80’s, 90’s, Top 40, Hip Hop, Classic Rock till 2:30AM
  • Laser Light Show  (oh yuesss?!)
  • Midnight champagne toast
  • Krispy Kreme donuts after midnight
  • Free coat check and parking and….
  • $99 Spiral hotel room rate.  No drinking and driving, kids!

Alllllll that AND $20 off your ticket with promo code LKfest.  What more could you ask for?  Click HERE to get yours now.

Happy happy, darlings!

xx, L

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CYBER MONDAY!

11/28/2011 in Deals + Steals, Holidays, Where we're Shopping by Lindsay | No comments

Sooooooo, are y’all snagging some deals today or WHAT?? 

It’s like the whole Internet is on sale.

I ran out during lunch for SUPER official business (i.e. to work on my sequin-hot mess of a New Years Eve outfit) + my mission is now accomplished!  Nothing I bought was on sale, unfortunately, but sequins are E.V.E.R.Y.W.H.E.R.E.!  It’s definitely my favorite time of the year.

hey hey, new years eve: prepare yourself...

Happy Cyber Monday, Internet shoppers!

xx, L

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Art (and Party) Lovers Alert:

10/05/2011 in Events, L+L Report by Lauren | No comments

The High Museum of Art is launching a new exhibit: “Picasso to Warhol: Fourteen Modern Masters,” which is an amazing collection of over 100 works by 14 of the 20th century’s most iconic artists!

Yep – MoMA is coming to Atlanta, y’all!   This is the first major exhibition of the MoMA series and one of the largest concentrations of modern art masterpieces ever exhibited in the southeast.  

Well, if that doesn’t call for a party, I don’t know what does.

Luckily…

THIS Thursday, October 6th, they are holding “The Picasso to Warhol Gala,” sponsored by Salvatore Ferragamo, to kick off the exhibition.  You can get your tix for a cool $2500/couple.

The gala will be followed by After POP (Party on the Piazza) at 9PM, for an evening of dancing under the stars with music provided by DJ Maseo of De la Soul.  (Just an after party kind of a person?  These tix are $75 a pop… pun intended.)


Hope to see y’all there!

xx, L

High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

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Fadóktoberfest is Saturday, October 1st!

09/23/2011 in Events, Festivals, Parties, What we're Doing by Lauren | No comments

Break out the lederhosen, y’all, because Oktoberfest is upon us!   

For something new and different: Spiral goes international!  We’re holding German Oktoberfest at an Irish pub!  (One world.  One love, guys.)

Saturday, October 1st from 6PM till close.

Tickets are available at www.spiralentertainment.com

USE CODE LKFEST FOR $3 OFF!

Here’s the rundown of events:

6:00PM: Live Music on the outdoor stage starts with Astral Freaks

8:00PM: Games…

BRATWURST EATING CONTEST  (sexy, I know)

STRONGMAN STEIN HOLDING COMPETITION (yowza!)

BEER CHUGGING  (...has now become a competitive sport, apparently!)

9:15PM: get your Bono on with U2 cover band Desire

Hope to see you there!


xx, L

Fadó Irish Pub
273 Buckhead Avenue NE

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Dragon*Con: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

09/02/2011 in Events, Festivals, Guilty Pleasures, PSAs by Lauren | 1 comment

This weekend is Dragon*Con!

Oh yes, the magical weekend where you could be sipping your coffee at Starbucks next to a Suntrust Banker in a three piece suit and a storm trooper.

"Uh, yes, we'll have 43 half-caf americanos, please."

(When I worked in Peachtree Center downtown, I used to awake like a child on Christmas morning the Friday of Dragon*Con.  Where else can you work on the 15th floor of a high rise office building and come down for lunch and see a pack of grown men dressed as the cast of Monty Python’s Holy Grail?  I’m pretty sure nowhere, that’s where.)

If you have NO idea what I’m talking about, here’s the Q+DD on D*C (and you’re welcome.): Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe!

It’s also the reason for the WORLD’S COOLEST PARADE.

Be there or be…normal and boring?  September 3rd at 10:00AM Downtown.  (About a ½ mile long  – north on Peachtree Street from Woodruff Park at Auburn Avenue to the Hyatt Regency at Baker Street.  It continues onto Baker and ends on Courtland Street at the Marriott Marquis’ back entrance)

BONUS: It’s the 10th Anniversary!

Please note that Dragon*Con has changed their policy and will be blasting free-loaders with their light sabers.  No, not really.  But you’re not allowed to partake in any of the festivities (except the parade!!!!) unless you’re a paid participant.   So grab your Goblin’s Gold and get a badge, yo. 

I always say I’m going to wrestle up a costume and head down, but never do it.  But you will more than likely find my gorgeous friend Erin down there in full regalia, turning heads like a Ginger Goddess.  Witness:

Erin, right, as Cover Girl from GI Joe (with a Superhero named Hawkgirl. Yep, Hawkgirl!)

Erin (center, obviously) as "Black Canary - "Holy Costume Party Batman!" as she calls it

Next year just may be my year…you know that Linds and I LOVE a good costume…

The Q+DD FOR THE WIN

xx, L

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The Q+DD 2 Year Blog-iversary Was A BLAST!

06/17/2011 in Cocktails, Events, Happy Hour, Highlands, L+L Report, Parties, We can BLOG!, What we're Doing by Lindsay | 5 comments

Thanks so much to everyone who joined us last night at Pura Vida to celebrate the Q+DD 2 Year Blog-iversary!  We had so much fun with y’all!

And, we seriously heart Pura Vida.  It was our favorite Q+DD happy hour yet!!

We’d like to extend a very special thanks to Hector + Leslie Santiago for embracing all the Q+DD excitement and allowing us to invade their incredible restaurant for the evening!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Q+DD + the Santiagos

An excellent time was had by all.

Slick + Greg…

…and lots of our amazing friends + readers!  Thank you all so much for your support!

Another big THANK YOU to Pura Vida bartender extraordinaire, Paul Calvert, who did a phenomenal job taking care of our thirsty Q+DD happy hour-ers!  You rock, Paul.  We loved the shout out on the cocktail menu, too!  The best.

Finally…DID YOU GET ONE OR WHAT?!

the Q+DD has koozie FEVER!

They’re the hottest summer fashion accessory for your beverages.  Just look:

Drinks just don’t get sexier than that… 

Thanks again for celebrating with us last night + toasting to many more Q+DD-filled years to come!  :)

xx, L

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I am BACK!

05/08/2011 in Appetizers, Camp Twin Lakes, Entertaining, Event Space, Events, PSAs by Lauren | 3 comments

It’s been a crazy past few months and while life has been absolutely amazing – a lot of things have fallen by the wayside for me. (Particularly, blog post writing.)

Hiatus = over.

But before we return to our regularly scheduled LK programming, I have a BIG THANK YOU for everyone involved with, everyone who donated to, everyone who supported and everyone who attended Camp Dance. I couldn’t even begin to start naming names – but just know I appreciate you so much.

It was INCREDIBLE.  Absolutely incredible.

I loved everything. The switch from the Zoo to the World of Coke was a game-changer – everything was so fun and peppy and whimsical and the WoC staff was INCREDIBLE.


The caterer was Bold American (I heart you, Mo!) who knocked our “camp” theme out of the PARK with  mini-fluffer nutter sammies, brie grilled cheeses, loaded baked potatoes, sliders and the clear winner of the night – CORN DOGS.

The corn dog is the new tater tot

and the desserts – oh the desserts!  I don’t even know where to start.  Witness:


I think everyone had an amazing time – I know I did because I was so busy dancing, I didn’t take a single picture. Thank goodness Greg was there!  Here are a few snaps:

G + me before the party started

G + me before the party started (dress is Halston Heritage)

Cutie Jona Sheer mixing a cocktail in "Taste It"

people filing into the WoC

M.F.E.O.

Proof.

Party people in the house.

Kraselsky women (and Dr. Amy) on the dance floor

Handsome men everywhere!

"The Beverly" and vodka, anyone?

It’s looking like we raised in the neighborhood of $85K for Camp Twin Lakes and we couldn’t be more excited!

Thanks again to everyone!  I can’t WAIT for next year….

xx, L

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Upcoming events!

04/22/2011 in Events, Festivals, What we're Doing by Lauren | No comments

Happy FRIDAY everyone!

I don’t know about you guys…but I’ve been busier than ever and SO ready to blow off some steam!

Luckily, there are LOTS of fun events coming up!

04/23: 5 lbs. Macho Totcho™ Food Challenge: Watch teeny tiny Grace Lee from Atlanta GSpots challenge GSU’s star football players & brothers, Jake and Louie Muasau to a Totcho™ eat-off tomorrow night from 6-10pm at the Nook. Suggested donations will be collected for non-profit benefactor Corporate Code and the Nook will be having Totcho™ and drink specials for all the fans who come to cheer on their favorite competitor (or accidentally compete at your own table? Totchos are delicious…)

04/29: Rooftop Royal Wedding Reception! Brought to you by our girl Becky over at Chicks in Atlanta/Holy Cow Events the Rooftop Royal Wedding Reception at Fado is the place to be…if you can’t be in Buckingham Palace.  Raise your Pimm’s cup to William and Kate while you watch their pre-recorded wedding from earlier in the day and perhaps have your picture taken with real live knights from Medieval Times!  Tickets are $10 at the door – RSVP here…. It’s the proper thing to do!


04/30: CAMP DANCE at the World of Coke. Camp Dance Camp Dance Camp Dance!  It’s almost here and I’m SO excited.  If you don’t have your tickets yet – get them today and join me at best party of the year on April 30th!  Rock your sundresses and polos while we take a step back in time and enjoy that old summertime favorite… the Camp Dance.  But this time we’ve spiked the bug juice, updated the food, and replaced your counselor’s CD collection with an amazing band! Tickets are $65 at www.campdance.org and $75 at the door.


05/05: Cinco de Spiral at Noche in Brookhaven! Join muchos amigos for an evening filled with margaritas and mariachis. Dust off the sombrero and get some rest-a before this fiesta and use promo code LKFest for a discount! Tickets available at www.spiralentertainment.com

05/14: Atlanta Food Blogger Bake Sale at Phipp’s Plaza: The 2011 ATL Food Blogger Bake Sale will take place on May 14th, 2011 at Phipps Plaza in conjunction with the Luxury Living Show. Come out and visit with your favorite local bloggers, buy tasty homemade treats and support a wonderful cause - Share our Stregnth!


xx, L

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Make Plans for Derby Day 2011!

04/19/2011 in Cocktails, Events, Guilty Pleasures, Parties, Suburbs, What we're Doing by Lindsay | No comments

If I didn’t have plans to witness this gorgeous couple’s nuptials (can’t wait to see them tie the ol’ knot!) on Saturday, May 7…

www.becomingthecaseys.com

…you can bet that I’d be planning to go to Derby Day 2011!

The 29th Annual Derby Day will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA.

Derby Day has been an Atlanta tradition since 1983.  Each year, the event is held on the first Saturday in May to coincide with the Kentucky Derby.  Considered a highlight of Atlanta’s spring social calendar, Derby Day attracts more than 1,000 people every year, as well as hundreds of sponsors.

All proceeds generated from the event go to support the Shepherd Center’s Therapeutic Recreation Program.  Derby Day is organized by the Shepherd Center’s Junior Committee.

The Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers was the site for the 1996 Olympic Games equestrian events.  The Derby Day location within the horse park is a beautiful natural setting along the Yellow River in an open, grassy infield where driving events + polo matches are often held.

If you ask me, the best part of Derby Day – aside from the day drinking + horse watching, of course – is definitely the HATS.  Oh, the hats!

I. love. them.

Just think!  You could be Derby chic like Audrey, above, or Derby legend-wait for it-dary like the lady in red below.  The world is yours!

life is so happy in my big, big hat!

(Dressing up for a horse race is almost more exciting than putting together a Halloween costume!)  Just look at my friends next door:

Perfection.

And, the mint juleps.  Don’t mind if I do…

mint julep heaven.

Is there anything better than this?   I think not.

Here’s the Q+DD on Derby Day 2011:

Location: Georgia International Horse Park
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011
Time: Gates open at 2:00 p.m. – close at 10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $60 in advance/ $70 at the gate.  Price includes entry, food, alcoholic + non-alcoholic beverages, music + optional bus transportation to and from the event.
(That’s a pretty amazing deal for $60!)

There will also be live + silent auctions, two live bands (daytime: Crash Davis/ nighttime: Sweetwater Junction), games + drawings and a live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby on two big screen TVs.

Buy your Derby Day 2011 tickets here: Mint Juleps + Enormous Hats…Life IS Grand!

I can’t wait to hear all about it!  :)

xx, L

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Camp Dance: 04.30.11!

03/31/2011 in Camp Twin Lakes, Cocktails, Event Space, Events by Lauren | 4 comments

It’s just 4 weeks away and it is LITERALLY my favorite night of the year.  And I AM including my birthday.

It’s CAMP DANCE!


What is Camp Dance, you may ask? Um, it’s only my favorite event of the WHOLE YEAR!

Camp Dance Preparty 2009

Camp Dance Preparty 2007

Camp Dance Preparty 2007

Camp Dance 2008

Camp Dance 2006

Camp Dance 2007 (nothing ever changes)

Camp Dance 2009

Camp Dance 2010

Camp Dance 2010

Camp Dance 2010

Camp Dance 2010: Fun Fact - I met this guy planning Camp Dance 2010 :)

Besides being just an amazing event, Camp Dance benefits Camp Twin Lakes, a fabulous camp for children facing serious illnesses and other physical, emotional and life challenges.   For more information on Camp Twin Lakes click here.

For the last 5 years Camp Dance was held at Zoo Atlanta…but we thought we’d shake it up a bit this year and we are introducing a REFRESHING new venue: The World of Coca-Cola!

Here’s the Q+DD on Camp Dance:

The Camp Twin Lakes Junior Board presents Camp Dance 2011!

Saturday – April 30th, 8pm-midnight
at the World of Coca-Cola

Remember when…
Prime real estate meant getting the top bunk?
The preferred transporation only had one horsepower?
or Tevas and Umbros were considered high fashion?

Well, saddle up your horse, dust off your dancing shoes, and head toward the mess hall, because it’s back…and it’s better than ever!

That’s right. We’ve decided to shake things up a bit with a “refreshing” new venue. But don’t worry…we won’t shake it too much!

Camp Dance at the World of Coca-Cola:
Immerse yourself in the amazing and interactive exhibits at the World of Coca-Cola including a 4D Theater, Pop Culture, Perfect Pauses, Milestones of Refreshment and Bottle Works all while dancing and listening to tunes from Bobby and the Aristocats!

Tapas and Treats:
Enjoy some complimentary spiked bug juice and some camp-themed heavy hors d’oeuvres such as miniature cheeseburgers, corndogs, grill cheeses, and loaded baked-potatoes. Then take part in the delectable dessert bar that will include moon-pies, cheesecake popsicles, rice krispy treats, cupcakes, and of course…s’mores!

Create your own concoctions in Taste It!
Choose one or more of the almost 70 flavors from around the world then head to the bar to complete your cocktail. Beer and wine are complimentary all night. Each admission ticket includes 2 free drink tickets for the cocktail bar. Additional drink tickets may be purchased with cash at the event.

Tickets are currently $55.
Price will increase to $65 at 5 o’clock April 1st and will be $75 at the door if event is not sold out.

Camp Dance is a 21 and up event.
Click Here to Buy Tickets.

Patron Packages
CAMPER PATRON: $275 -Sponsors one camper for a day of camp and includes two tickets to Camp Dance
COUNSELOR PATRON: $550 – Sponsors a full week of activities for a cabin and includes four tickets to Camp Dance.
DIRECTOR PATRON: $1100 – Sponsors a Camp To Go hospital program and includes six tickets to Camp Dance
Click Here to Buy Patron Packages.

Sponsorship packages are available from $1,500-$20,000. Contact the Camp Twin Lakes office at 404-231-9887 or email my main man Adam Cohen at adam@camptwinlakes.org.

Camp Dance Executive Committee
Event Chair – Lauren Kraselsky
Host Co-chairs - Samantha Deitch and Robin Goldberg
Party Planning Co-chairs – Stuart Buckley and Greg Cohen
Fundraising Co-chairs - Louise Rains and Brian Smith

Camp Dance Committee
Michelle Adinolfi, Brett Akers, Josh Bank, Hilary Barfield, Cari Barocas, Ryan Benator, Lauren Berger, Lila Berman, Chi Bui, Mike Caray, Seth Cohn, Kevin Cott, Melissa Cowett, Becky Cronin, Greg Eisenman, Jenn Evans, Meg Faughnan, Matt Freeman, Lizzie Garner, Jonathan Ginburg, Jenny Goldberg, Andrea Goldt, Ashley Hesseltine, Julie Holmes, Brian Howell, Lindsay Kessler, Julie Linsey, Jaime Luckey, Katy McDonald, Greer and Jarrod Mendel, Danielle Micheletti, Heather Morrow, Marie O’Hearn, Shanon Perry, Amy Prestera, Angela Priest, Lauren Pritchard, Kristin Rodgers, Joe Salome, Hilary Saperstein, Analise Siciliano, Tisa Sinclair, Monica Stein, Susan Stone, Ellen Terchila, Jordana Wachtel, and Erin Ziff

Junior Board Members
President—Robert Unell
Monetha Cobb*, Lauren Kraselsky*, Adrian Powell*, Lila Berman, James Black, Blake Byrnes, Stuart Buckley, Jodi Cannady, Will Cannady, Greg Cohen, Samantha Deitch, Todd Ewing, Robin Goldberg, Christi Karp, Brian McCabe, Susie Oddo, Marie O’Hearn, Louise Rains, Mark Rothberg, Eve Slaughter, Brian Smith, Bre Wagner, and Winfred Westbrook
*Executive Committee

Attire is Camp Casual
Guests Must Be 21 or older to attend.

Ticket prices increase TODAY (April 1st) at 5pm, so get your tickets TODAY by clicking here and click here to see the event on Facebook.

I JUST CAN’T WAIT!

xx, L

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