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Stone Mountain Lasershow

Whether it’s with sparklers at a backyard cookout, or choreographed explosions lighting up the night sky, most people enjoy heading outside to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July. Here at CL we are no exception, so we went ahead and put together a roundup of where you can calm your fireworks craving this Fri., July 4.

Not one to disappoint, Stone Mountain will celebrate the Fourth with a dual lasershow and fireworks display. Come early to enjoy all the park’s attractions for the day and then find a comfortable spot on the Memorial Lawn to check out the new and improved Lasershow at 9:30 p.m., followed by fireworks from the top and bottom of the mountain. $10 parking fee per vehicle. 770-498-5690. www.stonemountainpark.com.

The annual Fourth of July event at Centennial Olympic Park is becoming a tradition for its family-friendly and fun activities. From noon to 5 p.m. bring the kids to enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, performances, stilt walkers, inflatables and more. Beginning at 5 p.m., local band Stokeswood will put the evening in high gear, with a performance from 911 Band following. The Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra headlines the musical event at 8 p.m. and will feature solo performances by actor Ric Reitz, vocalist Wendy Bennett and string trio True Dixon. The AirTran Airways Fireworks Spectacular will wrap up the event with an amazing show framed by the downtown skyline and synchronized to a selection of patriotic music. Can’t make it to the show? 11 Alive (WXIA-TV) will broadcast the show live, and the music will be broadcast on radio station Star 94 (WSLC-FM). 404-223-4090. www.centennialpark.com. (more…)

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Today’s Air Loaf features CL’s Chanté LaGon and Scott Freeman discuss this week’s cover story: Pride and patriotism.

Air Loaf is broadcast weekdays on 1690 WMLB-AM at approximately 8:10 a.m., 12:20 p.m. and 6:20 p.m.

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Today’s Air Loaf features CL’s Chanté LaGon and Chad Radford discussing this week’s cover story about the late Sean Costello.

Air Loaf is broadcast weekdays on 1690 WMLB-AM at approximately 8:10 a.m., 12:20 p.m. and 6:20 p.m.

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Today’s Air Loaf features Max Arbes chatting with CL’s Scott Henry about this week’s cover story on Mayor Shirley Franklin.

Air Loaf is broadcast weekdays on 1690 WMLB-AM at approximately 8:10 a.m., 12:20 p.m. and 6:20 p.m.

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This just in: The Flicks on 5th film-screening series will be back this summer, according to a press release. The series, held at 5th Street at Technology Square in Midtown, is all about the (usually) blockbuster fare. This year’s offerings: I Am Legend, Horton Hears a Who, The Bourne Ultimatum, Hairspray, Superbad and 21.

The Wednesday screenings, which are free to the public, starts around dusk, kicking off on June 11 and running through July 23 with July 4 weekend off. With 5th Street closed between Spring Street and Techwood Drive, guests are encouraged to bring their own seating and food, although no coolers, umbrellas, grills or pets are allowed. There will be parking available in the surface lot at 5th and Spring Streets across from Barnes & Noble, and the parking deck next to the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center on Spring.

For more info, call 404-894-2805.

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Today’s Air Loaf features CL’s own Chanté Lagon and David Lee Simmons chatting about the 2008 Summer Guide — dropping today! Check it out for the best 111 things to do this summer.

Air Loaf is broadcast weekdays on 1690 WMLB-AM at approximately 8:10 a.m., 12:20 p.m. and 6:20 p.m.

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Today’s Air Loaf features CL’s own Chanté Lagon and Scott Freeman discussing this week’s cover story about Forrest Hill Academy.

Air Loaf is broadcast weekdays on 1690 WMLB-AM at approximately 8:10 a.m., 12:20 p.m. and 6:20 p.m.

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Today’s Air Loaf features Ken Edelstein and WMLB-AM’s Max Arbes discussing CL’s Green Guide which drops today.

Air Loaf is broadcast weekdays on 1690 WMLB-AM at approximately 8:10 a.m., 12:20 p.m. and 6:20 p.m.

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Creative Loafing is helping Atlantans explore more with its 2008 Urban Explorer’s Handbook. The special pullout section hits streets tomorrow, and will be available online at atlurbex.com.

Check out the official press release.

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