Hello Crew!
Didn’t make it down to Trinity last week for the Pisces Party? GOOD!
Because I blew it (hey, I was ONLY a week off!) …and that means
you’ve got another chance TONIGHT! Head down to Trinity Downtown Lounge
to celebrate our Pisces friends’ birthdays! A BIG downtownATL birthday
shout out to Chip Hardwick, Kelli Cook, Jennifer Metasavage, Patty Clark, Susan
Roe, and Larisa Slaughter!
Happy St. Patricks’s Day weekend!
Break out the Green Beer! Hang with the Sharks at Park Tavern Saturday night or
hit the weekend long party at Underground Atlanta - watch the NCAA tourney, sip
green brew and eat great wings …at Hooters in the Underground!.
For happenings outside of the downtownATL area, "Atlanta Illustrated"
is your ticket (<http://www.atlantaillustrated.com/>).
Highlights this week include Atlanta Vinos tonight (sold out - sorry!) and Hair
of The Dog @ Lava and Ground Zero Galleries at Atlantic Center Plaza tomorrow
night …not to mention the inside scoop on seeing one of my hometown
favorites - Jennifer Nettles Band - with bonus wine tasting! Support
your local music scene!!!
Hope to see y’all real soon
downtownATL!
Erich
Erich Starrett
President
Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association
www.socialcrew.com (soon to be
"downtownATL")
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Art for AIDS @ The Fulton County Atrium -
THU, MAR 14 7p
Pisces Party @ Trinity - THU, MAR 14 8p
Nelly Furtado @ the Tabernacle - FRI, MAR 15 8p
Destination Unknown" 80s Night @ Karma - FRI, MAR 15th 10p
Twyla Tharp Dance @ The Rialto - SAT, MAR 16
St. Patrick's Day Celebration @ Underground ATL - MAR 16-17
Andy Eaton @ Broyles Center in NAPC - SAT, MAR 16 7p
Smoooooth R&B/Jazz @ Hard Rock Cafe ATL - SAT, MAR 16 8p
Shark in The Park - Dark Green @ The Park Tavern - SAT, MAR 16 9p
ATL Community Food Bank Hunger Walk/Run @ Turner Field - SUN, MAR 17 1p
ST. PATRICK'S DAY w/Pro Atlanta @ Gordon Biersch - SUN, MAR 17 4p
Kairos @ North Avenue Presbyterian - MON, MAR 18 7p
Noon Harp and Violin Concert @ Central Library - WED, MAR 20 12p
Wine on Wednesdays @ City Grill - WED, MAR 20
A Taste of Wine @ The High Museum - SAT, MAR 23 7p
FULL INFO
Cocktails, hors d' oeuvres, silent auction and live
auction of unique artwork in a variety of styles created by the Men of
Jefferson Place Transitional House, as well as artwork donated by professional
artists. This is a great
opportunity to purchase an affordable, unique piece of art for a great cause!
It's a fun event with an interesting mix of people, and you might even meet the
artist!
Date/Time: 7-10 pm, Thursday, March 14, 2002
Location: 141 Pryor Street, Downtown Atlanta, in the
Fulton County Atrium, corner of MLK and Pryor
Dress: Casual Attire.
Tickets: $25 at the door. Call Claudia for advance tickets at 404-870-7731, or send an
e-mail to zevallos@aidatlanta.org
Parking/Directions: The Atrium of the Fulton County
Government Center is located at 141 Pryor Street, at the corner of Pryor and
MLK Drive.
From 75/85 South:
- Take the MLK Dr. Exit, towards STATE
CAPITOL/STADIUM.
- Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR SW,
which is a one-way street.
- Park in the Underground Atlanta pay-parking garage
(look for big purple arrow). Walk
across the street directly into the building, where the event is being held.
Art for AIDS is a fundraiser for AID Atlanta's StreetHome
program, which provides direct services including counseling, training, and
care for homeless persons with HIV/AIDS. This is the third year for this
collaboration between the staff of Fulton County's Human Services Department
and AID Atlanta. AIDS disproportionately affects the homeless; according to the
CDC, HIV rates among the homeless may be as high as 1 in 10.
141 Pryor Street corner of MLK and Pryor
Pisces Party @ Trinity
– WED, MAR 14 8p
Happy birthday to Chip Hardwick, Kelli Cook, Jennifer
Metasavage, Patty Clark, Susan Roe, and Larisa Slaughter! C’mon down and
celebrate!!!
8pm – 4am. No Cover.
Special Guest DJ Money Shot from 8pm – 10pm
Resident DJ Jason Gerry 10pm – 4am.
SQUEEJEE Exotic Percussion
$5 Pisces Cocktail by Ketel One Citroen
Trinity Downtown Lounge
404-222-9925
255 Trinity Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303
http://www.trinitydowntown.com
Nelly Furtado @ the
Tabernacle – FRI, MAR 15 8p
She is “like a bird” and singing
downtown. Come see Nelly as
she performs in downtown’s only historical landmark turned entertainment
complex. Comparable to a great palace, the walls and ceiling are as colorful as
the works of art that adorn them.
The Tabernacle
152 Luckie Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-659-9022
http://www.tabernaclemusic.com/
http://www.atlantaconcerts.com/tabernacle.asp
Destination Unknown”
80s Night @ Karma – FRI, MAR 15th 10p
Atari games, brit pop and goth – what more could
you ask for?
Karma
79a Poplar Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404)577-6967
http://www.karmaatlanta.com
Andy Eaton @ Broyles Center
in NAPC - SAT, MAR 16 7p
C'mon out and join Andy as he plays selections from his new CD "Echoes of Eden" and shares some of his personal stories of overcoming hardships including his work with a world wide prison ministry (http://www.KairosPrisonMinistry.org). Join the North Avenue Travelers for a "pre-event dinner" at the Vortex in Midtown from 5:30 to 6:45.
Broyles Center
North Avenue Presbyterian Church
607 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-875-0431
http://www.napc.org/
Smoooooth R&B/Jazz @ Hard
Rock Cafe ATL - SAT, MAR 16 8p
SR7 Entertainment Presents
CLASSICALLY SMOOOOOTH R&B/JAZZ LIVE
KEITH JONES
TONY TOOMER
$15 Advance Ÿ 8 pm Doors Ÿ 21+ Show
Thanks to Susan Cobb!
Hard Rock Café Atlanta
215 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
404.688.ROCK (7625)
http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes/Cafes.asp?Lc=ATLA
http://www.hardrock.com/music/globalevents.asp
Shark in The Park - Dark
Green @ The Park Tavern - SAT, MAR 16 9p
This St. Pat's party features LIVE SHARKS in 9000 gallon
tank. Benefits Piedmont Park Conservancy.
http://www.atlantaillustrated.com/sharkparty.htm
Thanks to Paul Smith and Nathan Abbott!
Park Tavern
500 10th St NE
Atlanta, GA
30309
http://www.parktavern.com/
Twyla Tharp Dance @ The
Rialto – SAT, MAR 16
Who:
Twyla Tharp Dance, the latest touring troupe assembled by
internationally renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp
What: “Surfer
at the River Styx,” Tharp’s latest work, along with “Mozart
Clarinet Quintet K. 581”
When:
Saturday, March 16, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets:
Tickets range from $50-$30.
The Rialto
80 Forsyth Street
(corner of Forsyth and Luckie Streets)
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-651-4727
http://www.rialtocenter.org/
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
@ Underground ATL – MAR 16-17
The city’s premier downtown shopping and
entertainment center, will host live entertainment in Kenny’s Alley for a
free St. Patrick’s Day party Saturday and Sunday. Underground Atlanta
will kick-off the St. Patrick’s day celebration by coloring the landmark
fountains, located near Peachtree Street, a magnificent Irish green. Irish Bred
Pub and Grill will feature authentic, Irish cuisine, while Hooters pours
pitchers of green beer.
http://www.underatl.com/1.eventscopy.html
50 Upper Alabama Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
404.523.2311
http://www.underatl.com/
ATL Community Food Bank
Hunger Walk/Run @ Turner Field – SUN, MAR 17 1p
"It
Could Be Your Lucky Day!" The
Hunger Walk/Run steps off on Sunday, March 17 (St. Paddy's Day!!) at Turner
Field! The 10K steps off at 1
p.m.; the 5K steps off at 1:30 p.m.
Festivities at Turner Field -- including games, bands all along the
route, a food drive and a stage show with 11 Alive anchor Mara Davis, V-103's
Porsche Foxx and Z93's Mara Davis -- continue until 4 p.m.
Runners pay a $25 entry fee; walkers are encouraged to raise money
through sponsorships. New in 2002,
the 10K run is a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier!!
Proceeds benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank and 12 additional
nonprofit organizations leading hunger relief efforts.
Don't miss it!! Log on
acfb.org for more info or call Leslie Hamilton at 404.892.FEED x 223 or email
leslie.hamilton@acfb.org.
Interested in volunteering for the Hunger Walk/Run?! Email hwvolunteer@acfb.org for more
information and available shifts!
Thanks to Lauren, Jessica, Sarah and Sabina!!!
Turner Field
755 Hank Aaron Drive
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 522-7630
http://atlantabraves.com/
ST. PATRICK'S DAY w/Pro
Atlanta @ Gordon Biersch – SUN, MAR 17 4p
Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Pro-Atlanta
(Professional Young Singles) on the REAL St. Patrick's Day at Gordon Biersch
Brewery Restaurant, 848 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA (404-870-0805) in
Midtown.
COVER: $5
4 - 8 pm.
FOOD & DRINK:
Tasty appetizers and soda are on the house from 4 - 8 pm.
DOOR PRIZES:
Selected guests will receive Gordon Biersch merchandise and/or gift
cards.
Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant
848 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-870-0806
http://www.gordonbiersch.com/
Kairos @ North Avenue
Presbyterian – MON, MAR 18 7p
Kairos, a contemporary “Rock” experience led
by Jeffrey B. Scott (formerly of 7:22) and the Kairos Band., is targeted to
young professionals / young adults living and working in the city and looking
to be energized through corporate worship, equipped through relevant Biblical
teaching, and mobilized as agents of change in the surrounding community.
Kairos is intended to serve as a "rallying-point" for Christians from
all denominations and walks of life. Kairos is held at 7:00 every Monday night
in the Broyles Ministry Center at North Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Thanks to Melanie, Thomas and Bobby!
North Avenue Presbyterian Church
607 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-875-0431
http://www.kairosworship.com
http://www.napc.org/worship/kairos.htm
Noon Harp and Violin Concert
@ Central Library - WED, MAR 20 12p
Elisabeth Remy (principal harp) and Jun-Ching Lin
(assistant concert master) of the Atlanta
Symphony Orchestra will perform a harp and violin concert on the first
floor of the Central Library. All
are welcome. For further
information call 404.730.1700 or 404.730.1826.
http://www.af.public.lib.ga.us/central/circpop/news.html
Central Library
One Margaret Mitchell Square
(Forsyth & Peachtree - 1 block South of Macy's)
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 730-1700
http://www.af.public.lib.ga.us/central/index.html
Wine on Wednesdays @ City
Grill – WED, MAR 20
Come out and celebrate the first day of Spring! City Grill offers a “Wine on
Wednesday” wine tasting that allows guests to skip rush hour blues and
sample a variety of wines.
“Wine on Wednesday” events will be during peak traffic time
from 5 to 6:30 p.m. each 3rd Wednesday of the month. Light hors d'œuvres will be passed during the tasting.
The City Grill
50 Hurt Plaza
Atlanta GA 30303
404.524.2489
http://greathospitalityrestaurants.com/citygrill/
A Taste of Wine @ The High
Museum – SAT, MAR 23 7p
Sumptuous can only begin to describe the evening of A
Taste Of Wine to stimulate the spring spirit and offer an excitingly rare
opportunity on Saturday, March 23, 2002. Hosted by the Members Guild of the
High Museum of Art in the atrium, the event offers a lavishly superb offering
of foods and wines by vintners such as Beaulieu Vineyards, Blackstone, Geyser
Peak, Castello di Fonterutoli, McDowell, Quinto Noval, Barone Ricasoli, Luis
Felipe Edwards, Columbia, Dunnewood, and more.
The ticket price includes the wine tasting, hors
d'oeuvres buffet, live music and an opportunity to view the exhibitions of
Edvard Munch and Beauford Delaney and an unsurpassed silent auction.This year's
culinary session will be led by Gael Cruchet, executive chef of the
Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas. Tickets are $60 and $125. This is one of the year's
most popular events and sells out fast...make you reservations now!!!
When: Saturday, March 23, 2002
7:00 p.m. Culinary Session
8:00 p.m. Wine Tasting
Where: The High Museum of Art
Cost: $125 for Culinary Session and Wine Tasting
$60 for Wine Tasting
For information and RSVP: On the web at http://www.high.org
or call the Members Guild Hotline at 404-733-4521