At Lenox, Dogwood's still all good

At Lenox, Dogwood's still all good

By LYNN PEISNER
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 03/31/2008

DROUGHT RESTRICTIONS are keeping the Dogwood Festival from Piedmont Park this year, but Atlanta's favorite springtime field day won't be deterred, even if it doesn't have a proper patch of grass to perch on. This year at Lenox Square, there are more artists exhibiting than in all years past, representing 37 states as well as a few Canadian provinces. And most of the art, food and entertainment visitors have come to expect — save those Frisbee-catching dogs — will be there.

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Heather Adams looks over Mensch Glass Studio's ornaments at last year's Dogwood Festival. This year's event at Lenox Square will have more exhibitors than in years past.

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Finlandia Art Bar. A cushy command-central for the whole festival, this 21-and-older area with an Italian piazza vibe features an interactive virtual art display that allows users to peruse sample works by festival artists, with corresponding booth numbers, all with a specialty cocktail, beer or glass of wine in hand.

Friends of Dogwood. $30 will buy admittance to an artist preview party 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 3 at the Finlandia Art Bar featuring a sneak peak at the work of 100 Dogwood artists, light hors d'oeuvres from Dolce Group restaurants of Atlantic Station, a cheese sampling and two beer or wine drink tickets. Or you can put $30 toward an access pass to the Dogwood Hospitality Tent on any one of the festival days. Inside the VIP area, you'll find: food from Maggianos Little Italy, Roy's and other restaurants; cheese tastings; two beer or wine drink tickets; and use of private onsite restrooms. Roll both events into a package for $50.

FOOD

Ditch the diet for festival mainstays including jalapeño corn dogs, crab cakes, kettle corn, ice cream, barbecue, Greek dishes, and, of course, funnel cakes.

KIDS

Publix Kids Village features an inflatable obstacle course, face painting, Little Tyke Toddler area, take-home art projects and dance contests with Radio Disney. Noon-6 p.m. April 4; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 5; noon-6 p.m. April 6.

• THE 411: Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Free entry. Noon-9 p.m. April 4; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. April 5; Noon-6 p.m. April 6. Lenox Square parking lot, 3393 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-817-6642, www.dogwood.org.

GETTING THERE
MARTA: The festival is one block north on Peachtree Street from the N7 Buckhead station (north line) or one block from the back of the mall via the NE7 Lenox station (northeast line). Cross the street, enter the mall and walk through to the front parking lot.
Cab: A taxi stand will be set up at the Shops of Buckhead parking area across the street from one of the festival entrances.
Driving: Park in available Lenox Square parking areas, Phipps Plaza parking decks or at One Alliance Center, 3500 Lenox Road.

MUSIC
April 4
Dante Harmon, 5 p.m.
Geoff Achison & the Souldiggers,
6:30 p.m.
Delta Moon, 8 p.m.
April 5
The All Star Kids, 10:45 a.m.
The SCAD HoneyBees, 1:15 p.m.
Renaissance Festival, 2:15 p.m.
Eryn Eubanks and the Family Fold, 3:15 p.m.
Sonia Leigh, 4:45 p.m.
The Charlie Wooten Project, 6:15 p.m.
Gwen Hughes and the Retro Jazz Kats, 7:45 p.m.
April 6
Renaissance Festival, 1 p.m.
Rua 6, 2 p.m.
BooHoo Ramblers, 3:30 p.m.
Gary Pfaff, 5 p.m.