ATLANTA -- Not only do houseplants bring in much needed color during the bare winter months, but they also play an important health role by improving air quality! Research has revealed that certain common houseplants can actually create a cleaner environment by releasing oxygen and removing contaminants – like formaldehyde, benzene and ammonia – from a room’s air efficiently.

To help customers create a cleaner, greener and healthier home, Pike Nurseries is hosting a FREE “Houseplants for a Healthy 2015” customer class at all garden center locations onSaturday, Jan. 24 at 9 a.m.

During the informational seminar, guests will learn about houseplant health benefits, popular plant options and proper care guidelines. With expert tips from Pike Nurseries, guests can keep their homes healthy and “green” all year-round!

ATLANTA -- Fernbank Science Center announces a special concert by renowned space music composer Jonn Serrie. Serrie will perform a romantic selection of his music on Friday, Feb. 13 for one show only, accompanied by the star projector and other visual effects at Fernbank Science Center’s Jim Cherry Planetarium.

“We’re so lucky that a composer of Jonn’s stature, who actually specializes in planetarium soundtracks, is based here in Atlanta,” says Fernbank Science Center astronomer April Whitt. "Collaborating with him on our holiday shows has been a treat for all of us, even more so for the audiences, so it’s wonderful to do something with him to observe Valentine’s.”

The concert, titled Lucky in Love, will take place the night before Valentine’s Day at 8 p.m. Tickets are being sold in pairs, and will include some special "sweets for the sweet" to enjoy along with the music.