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On Sunday, July 26, nonprofit arts center WonderRoot will host a “cops and robbers”-themed shindig to celebrate the  reopening of its digital media lab. (A recent break-in resulted in the loss of five computers, forcing the lab’s temporary closure.)

From WonderRoot Executive Director Chris Appleton:

Join us this Sunday at 8pm for a ‘Cops and Robbers’ themed reopening party of the WonderRoot digital media lab. As most of you have heard, there was a burglary at WonderRoot last week and we were forced to temporarily close our digital media lab. And while we are both sad and disappointed about the break-in, there is exciting news to report. The Digital Lab will reopen this upcoming weekend and we want you to join us in celebrating.

We would like to send a special thanks to the community for all the concern and willingness to help out. In fact, because of some of you the police were able to recover some of the stolen computers. We have been overwhelmed with the kind words and support expressed in light of the unfortunate events. This is why we want to celebrate. WonderRoot wants all of you to know that we are committed to continue providing state-of-the-art facilities. We believe that empowering the community with these resources will lead to a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable Atlanta.

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It’s the day after Christmas.

You’re burned out from family, bummed about receiving Sudoku books for presents, and feel awkward watching the family dog run around in holiday sweaters. So what do you do? Drink and dance! But with who? Why, fellow Atlantans, silly goose! Especially ones who blog, design and develop.

Creative Loafing, along with Peach Pundit, Tondee’s Tavern, Pecanne Log, Asian Cajuns and a host of other local blogs and web outfits, is sponsoring the 1st annual Unwrapped: Atlanta Web party on Dec. 26 at Vinyl. The party’s organizer is local blogger and web maestro Tessa Horehled — the woman behind music blog Drive A Faster Car and #atlgas.

Half of all proceeds will go toward the One Laptop Per Child, a nonprofit that hopes to provide the world’s poorest children with a computer and all the educational benefits it can offer. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. (Visit Drive A Faster Car to purchase advance tickets.)

Drinks, dancing and music begins at 8 p.m. and lasts until 2 a.m. Horehled is DJing and Birdpony Photography will capture souls all evening. It’s a good idea and a good cause.

Parking and MARTA details follow after the jump.

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