Jeff and I had the pleasure of taking a little weekend getaway to Atlanta a few weeks ago. This was the first time in 12 years that we have done such a thing. Special thanks to my parents for watching our three hooligans and providing us with this rare treat!
Our first stop was Atlantic Station. After researching available dining options, we selected Rosa Mexicano. Excellent choice. The restaurant was beautiful and the food was delicious. Could not resist the fresh guacamole prepared at our table. It was served with chips and mini tortillas and a meal could have been made on this appetizer alone. However, we shared an order of Chicken Tacos which were equally delicious.
The friendly little guacamole bowl. Cute little feller isn’t he?
Once we finished lunch, it was time for some retail therapy. During the brief shopping time, I discovered that even though I’m considered by some to be “vintage and hip” (thanks Merica Stum), I am too old for retailers such as H&M. Ann Taylor Loft is more my style and I’m perfectly fine with that.
Time quickly approached for us to travel to our next destination.
Atlanta Symphony Hall. Home of the Atlanta Symphony and many other big city fine art offerings. Now, before you go get all impressed at my “fine art” self, let me show you the event ticket:
Oh yeah, baby!!!! Rick Springfield concert….WOOHOO!!!!!!
Look at these two old dudes ready to ROCK AND ROLL!!!! One day this will be a recurring photo taken at various Vegas theaters and cruise ships.
We had incredible seats and the show was amazing. Rick puts on an awesome, high energy show. All the favorite oldies along with some new tunes. Just for prosperity sake, here is the concert set list:
- Mr.. PC
- I’ve Done Everything for You
- Affair of the Heart
- Living in Oz
- What’s Victoria’s Secret (my favorite new RS song)
- I Get Excited
- Allyson
- Souls (he forgot the lyrics to this song but had us all laughing with his humor)
- Venus in Overdrive
- Love is Alright Tonight
- Surf Music
- Gimme Some Lovin
- Crossroads
- Don’t Talk to Strangers (cute little kids came onstage along with some older females who were police escorted off stage)
- Love Somebody
- Human Touch
- Jessie’s Girl (after a brief opening riff quiz)
- Encore: “Kristina” and “Wild Thing”
The highlight of my night was the fact that bags (purses NOT concert attendees) were not searched so therefore my camera made it into the concert hall. WOOHOO!!!!!! Talk about one happy girl. Let me share a few of my souvenirs with you:
All black suit with those sparkling Converse sneakers. Swoon….
Swoon…….
Things started to get hot so the jacket had to go. More swooning……
Lawsie, he got up-close and personal during the “Human Touch” number. Swoon…… Drool….. SCREAM.…..
Safe and sound back onstage. Play it Rick!!!!
Appeared for the encore wearing the fresh clean white tee. Swoon one last time.
I am so thankful for my darling hubby who not only purchased tickets for this concert but stuck around while his wife yelled, screamed and danced around for nearly two hours. Love ya Jeffrey!!!