Weekly Event Calendar September 8-14, 2014

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2014: The Original Quilting and Sewing Expo kicks off three days of workshops, classes and shopping all centered around your favorite quilting techniques and supplies! Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ticket information, workshop pricing and schedules can be found here: http://www.sewingexpo.com/QuiltingLIVE.aspx  FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2014: Day two of the Original Quilting […]

Weekly Event Calendar September 1-7, 2014

We hope you had a great Labor Day! Here’s what’s going on at the Cobb Galleria Centre this week! FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2014: The Fall Atlanta Home Show and all new Outdoor Living Expo will bring hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest home products and services. The show is open from 10 a.m. to 6 […]

Testimonial Tuesday: SEMCO Productions

SEMCO Productions focuses on trade show production and conferences, and each year they bring the spring and fall Atlanta Home Shows to the Cobb Galleria Centre. Show director Michael Schoppenhorst talked about the success of the home shows due in part to the work of the Cobb Galleria Centre: “SEMCO Productions has enjoyed being a […]

Gone Local: Our Increase in Local Food Purchases

Our local food purchases keep growing and growing! Our in-house culinary team continues to increase the amount of local and organic fare used throughout our menus. Regular suppliers of the Centre include Red Mule Grits (Athens), Pure Bliss Organics (Marietta), Ali’s Cookies (Marietta), Royal Produce (Atlanta), and Sir Kensington’s All Natural Ketchup and Mayonnaise (organic […]

I Hate Waste!

By: Kirsten Gleaves I hate waste, I really, really do. And repurposing items destined for the trash gives me a sense of accomplishment. So, when I was disappointed in a glass of wine from a bottle that I had just opened the other night, I thought about what I could do with it. If there […]

Testimonial Tuesday: Georgia Poultry Federation

The Georgia Poultry Federation represents poultry farmers and companies in the state of Georgia. Since the Cobb Galleria Centre opened in 1994, Georgia Poultry Federation has hosted their Night of Knights here each year for more than 3,000 guests, and the evening always includes a musical guest such as the Charlie Daniels Band and Joe Nichols. […]

Testimonial Tuesday: Atlanta Apartment Association

The Atlanta Apartment Association is committed to providing apartment living that is affordable and makes people happy by providing educational programs, networking and community relations activities for its members. Since our opening in 1994, AAA has hosted numerous seminars, meetings and trade shows annually at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Russ Webb, the Vice President of […]

Weekly Event Calendar August 11-17, 2014

Thursday August 14, 2014: The Southeast Residential Real Estate Trade Show hosted by the Atlanta Board of Realtors and First Multiple Listing Service will be at the Cobb Galleria Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. There will be over 140 industry vendors, 14 education sessions, and unlimited networking opportunities for real estate agents! Proceeds […]

Ice Cold Lemonade…For Adults!

By: Kirsten Gleaves Having a cocktail party in August? Here’s a great cocktail to relieve the heat during the dog days of summer! Grown-Up Lemonade: Here’s what you need: ½ cup sugar ½ cup water ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice Ice ¾ cup bourbon Club Soda Start by making your simple syrup – measure […]

Testimonial Tuesday: Elite Events

Elite Bridal Events organizes bridal shows throughout the southeast, including fall and spring shows at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Thomas Vaughn, the owner of Elite Bridal Events, discussed the 20th anniversary of the relationship between Elite Bridal Events and the Cobb Galleria Centre: “We are proud to be partners with the Cobb Galleria Centre over […]