The Cobb Galleria Festival of Trees transforms the Embassy Suites Atlanta Galleria into a winter wonderland, with thirty trees decorated by area nonprofits. Holiday revelers sip free hot chocolate and enjoy festive music as they support their favorite tree with their donations. In 2010, the event raised $14,000. This year the goal is $20,000. Event Site

Guests will get an intimate look at Bentley and have the rare opportunity to purchase exclusive artwork commissioned by NBAF, from some of the most celebrated African American artists, including David Driskell, Elizabeth Catlett, and Benny Andrews. In addition, attendees may join their friends and take a private holiday coach. Event Details

It is that time of year again! Join Kosher Chameleon at the Buckhead Theatre for the Bagel Bash! Featuring DJ Jazzy Bagelsteingoldbaumschwartzberg, cash bars, and the Bagel Bar, with over 1,000 MOTs. Event Details

Atlanta's premier New Year's Eve event, the Downtown Countdown, returns to the Hyatt Regency. This year, featuring one of rock's biggest acts, Ed Kowalczyk of LIVE and Grammy Award–winning hip-hop trio Naughty by Nature. The festivities also include three more bands, three DJs, and four comedians, plus a five-and-a-half-hour premium open bar, dinner buffets with carving and pasta stations, late night breakfast, and Atlanta's largest midnight hotel balloon drop, all taking place in five party areas over two floors. Event…

The 1st ever Buckhead Beer Fest will feature tastings of more than 100 beers from across the country and around the world, food trucks, live music, two giant heated tents, and a commemorative tasting glass, all to benefit One Love Generation. Event Details

An annual dinner dance celebrating prominent and outstanding individuals and corporations who have contributed to finding a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Ann & Jay Davis and Richard Davis will be honored as Citizens of the Year, along with PGA pro Heath Slocum as the Foundation Ambassador. Event Site

The Georgia Historical Society's premiere annual fund-raising event and the exciting finale of the Georgia History Festival is the annual trustees gala. Each year, this elegant and much-anticipated event draws Georgia's top business and civic leaders to honor and pay tribute to the best our state has produced. The 2012 trustees, philanthropist and real estate developer Thomas Cousins and former U.S. Ambassador and civil rights leader Andrew Young, will be in attendance to receive their awards. Event Site

"A big taste test for the city of Atlanta." Each chef will prepare a few of their specialty dishes for food lovers to enjoy. A portion of the proceeds will go to support breast cancer research through Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Greater Atlanta. Event Site