Hello Crew!


The weekend kicks off TONIGHT with this month's edition of The Schmooze. This month Justin and Kenneth bring their troops to downtown Atlanta's Sherton Hotel for a poolside
"Garden of Delight" Schmooze. Don't miss this opportunity to sip cocktails poolside under the retractable roof, beneath the stars in the candle lit garden courtyard, complete with bars, dj's, amazing food, live musicians and artists.

The 7th Annual Wheelbarrow Festival @ Reynoldstown also kicks off tonight with "Gospel Night" and runs through the weekend with all varieties of live music and entertainment.

It's yet another good weekend for Downtown Atlanta's FREE concert series summer . Again (as usual) I HIGHLY RECCOMMEND taking MARTA - It'sMARTA!!!

On The Bricks:
Gates open at 5:30PM
6-6:45 Jag Star
7:15-8pm Marathon
8:30-9:15pm Res
9:45-11pm Michelle Branch


Downtown Rocks:
Gates open at 5:30PM

Supafuzz : 6:45 - 7:30 PM
Injected : 8:00 - 9:00 PM
Default : 9:30 - 11:00 PM


For happenings outside of the downtownATL area, "Atlanta Illustrated" is your ticket. Highlights this week include the 2002 SUMMER SHAKE BASH @ The Atlanta History Center on Saturday Night and Screen on the Green @ Piedmont Park Tuesday night.

Hope to see y’all real soon
downtownATL!

Erich


Erich Starrett
President
Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association

e_rich1@hotmail.com



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June "Garden of Delight" Schmooze @ Sheraton Atlanta Downtown - THU, JUN 20 5:30p

Original Acts: Photographs of African American Performers @ GSU - THU, JUN 20 6-8p
7th Annual Wheelbarrow Festival's Gospel Fest @ Reynoldstown - THU, JUN 20
Sizzlin' Summer Solstice @ Southface - FRI, JUN 21 5p

On The Bricks @ Centennial Olympic Park - FRI, JUNE 21 5:30p
7th Annual Wheelbarrow Festival's
Cultural Gumbo @ Reynoldstown - FRI, JUN 21
7th Annual Wheelbarrow Festival's Blues and R&B Extravaganza - SAT, JUN 22
The Star Keeper @ The Rialto - June 20-23
Braves Baseball Game & Tailgate Party @ Turner Field - SAT, JUN 22 5 pm
Poetry on the Rooftop @ 512 Means Street - SAT, JUN 22 8p
The Foris Vineyards Oregon Wine Dinner @ Agave - TUE, JUN 25 7p
BARRELMAN TASTING @ Eno - TUE, JUNE 25 6p

Square Hat Cocktail Party @ The Carter Center - THU, JUN 27 6:30p
Atlanta Vinos @ Dailey's - FRI, JUNE 28 5:30p

FULL INFO

June "Garden of Delight" Schmooze @ Sheraton Atlanta Downtown
THU, JUN 20 5:30p

On Thursday, June 20th the long awaited "Garden of Delight" Schmooze comes to you Poolside at the Sheraton Atlanta Downtown. Join us for this sensual experience over cocktails poolside in this candle lit garden courtyard, complete with bars,dj's, amazing food, live musicians and artists. Enjoy the company of friends/associates under the retractable roof, beneath the stars sipping on sinful apple martinis.
You will not want to miss this one and yes it is on a Thursday !!
The Schmooze is always free of charge to attend, so invite your friends and work associates for this evening of fun.
http://www.schmoozeatl.com

Sheraton Atlanta Downtown
165 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 659-6500
http://www.sheratonatlantahotel.com


Original Acts: Photographs of African American Performers @ GSU
THU, JUN 20 6-8p

Photography exhibit honoring seven decades of Afrcan-Amercan performers including Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Denzel Washington and others. Free reception tonight from 6-8p features the Obie Jesse Trio.
Continues through July 27. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. / Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.
Free. Georgia State University School of Art & Design
10 Peachtree Center Ave.
404-651-2257


7th Annual Wheelbarrow Festival's
Gospel Fest @ Reynoldstown
THU, JUN 20

Tons of Artists, This is the Gospel Night and Lynn , The coordinator said it is the largest night. Lots of fun food and stuff to do . It is a fundraiser in part for ReynoldsTown. Each Artist only plays a short set 15-20 min. So be there early to catch the others and the ones that come after. Some famous folks will be there too. Great op to schmooze. It is "right" off Wiley by the Steel Mill if you are going towards Moreland on Wiley from the Fulton Cotton mill passing CabbageTown Grill.
http://www.reynoldstown.org/thursday.html


Sizzlin' Summer Solstice @ Southface
FRI, JUN 21 5p

It's a party! Top off the longest day of the year with solar churned ice cream. Join Southface members, friends and staff for a celebration of summer. Friday, June 21 5-8 pm. For more info e-mail Marci - marci@southface.org

Southface Energy and Environmental Resource Center
241 Pine Street - next to SciTrek (
http://www.scitrek.org/)
Atlanta GA 30308
http://www.southface.org


On The Bricks @ Centennial Olympic Park
FRI, JUNE 21 5:30p

What's up Music Fans!? Can't get Alanis' melodies out of your head? Craving another ice cold Coors Light and some curly fries?? Is it time to get another funky temporary tattoo? It sounds like you are ready for another Vanilla Coke's On the Bricks show! Friday, June 21st's show is going to be a guaranteed crowd pleaser! The evening kicks off with pop/rock group, Jag Star who combines an array of musical styles and has received rave reviews all over the Southeast. Second up is Atlanta-based road warriors, and self-proclaimed storytellers Marathon. Res is a timeless, cross-genre musical miracle whose voice can be found on rock singles to rap albums. Res will be performing her hit single, "Ice King" along with many other songs! Headlining the show is 18 year old pop star, Michelle
Branch. Come hear her perform the hot singles, "All You Wanted" and "Everywhere" live.
5:30pm Gates Open
6-6:45 Jag Star
7:15-8pm Marathon
8:30-9:15pm Res
9:45-11pm Michelle Branch
http://www.onthebricks.com

Centennial Olympic Park
404.222.PARK (7275)
http://www.centennialpark.com/



Downtown Rocks @ "Baker Street Park"
FRI, JUNE 21 5:30p


Gates open at 5:30PM
Supafuzz : 6:45 - 7:30 PM
Injected : 8:00 - 9:00 PM
Default : 9:30 - 11:00 PM
http://www.99x.com/event_archives/downtown_rocks/



Reynoldstown - Lang Carson Community Center
100 Flat Shoals Avenue, S.E.
Phone: 404-525-4130
http://www.reynoldstown.org/contact.html



7th Annual Wheelbarrow Festival's Cultural Gumbo @ Reynoldstown
FRI, JUN 21

Cultural Gumbo is an evening of variety, with programming that celebrates cultural diversity.  Artists from different backgrounds ethnic groups and cultures perform and entertain, highlighting our diversely rich society.  The Wheelbarrow Summer Theater values the contribution of international artists around the world, and specifically in Atlanta neighborhoods.  Cultural Gumbo is a quilt of Americana dedicated to the uniqueness of the individual.
http://www.reynoldstown.org/friday.html

Reynoldstown - Lang Carson Community Center
100 Flat Shoals Avenue, S.E.
Phone: 404-525-4130
http://www.reynoldstown.org/contact.html

Poetry on the Rooftop @ 512 Means Street
SAT, JUN 22 8p

The all female spoken word collective SPEAK presents Poetry on the Rooftop with some of the best spoken word artists in town including Abyss, Focus, Malik and Yohannes. Featured vocalists include Blacque, Reign and BrodieTariq. A spoken word open-mike takes place 8-9p. $10-$15. 8p-2a.
512 Means Street
(404) 247-1106


7th Annual Wheelbarrow Festival's Blues and R&B Extravaganza
SAT, JUN 22

Saturday night is an evening of blues - the down home music of the African-American South.  This rooted music began in neighborhoods just like Reynoldstown.  Eventually, the world came to embrace it.  The blues celebrates who we are and the myriad of human emotions.  This universal and uniquely American music form is honored on Blues Night in Reynoldstown.
http://www.reynoldstown.org/saturnight.html

Reynoldstown - Lang Carson Community Center
100 Flat Shoals Avenue, S.E.
Phone: 404-525-4130
http://www.reynoldstown.org/contact.html



The Star Keeper @ The Rialto
June 20-23

Who: Award-winning puppetry troupe Théâtre de l’Œil of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
What: The Star Keeper, a wordless magical story to delight children of all ages
When: Thursday - Saturday, June 20 - 22, 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Sunday, June 23, noon and 3 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adults, $9 for students and children, group discounts available

The Rialto
80 Forsyth Street
(corner of Forsyth and Luckie Streets)
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 651-4727
http://www.rialtocenter.org/


Braves Baseball Game & Tailgate Party @ Turner Field
SAT, JUN 22 5 pm
Join Pro-Atlanta at Turner Field for a night game between the Chicago White Sox and our own Braves. A limited number of tickets are available. The first to pay, the first to play! For only $25 per person you receive a full meal, delicious side dishes, all the fixings, cold beer, wine, soft drinks AND a ticket to the game! What a deal! To purchase your tickets, send a check for the appropriate amount payable to: Jamie Weems The mailing address is: P.O. Box 723802, Atlanta, GA. 31139. Be sure to write "Pro-Atlanta " and your email address in the memo section of your check! If you want a group of people to have seats together, one person should send in a check for the entire group! Parking: $10 per vehicle on a first come, first serve basis.
You will receive an email confirmation of your ticket request along with all of the location information for the tailgate party after your payment is received. Questions? Please e-mail us at Pro-Atlanta@att.net


The Foris Vineyards Oregon Wine Dinner @ Agave
TUE, JUN 25 7p

A four course meal paired with wines for $60pp. For full details check out
http://www.agaverestaurant.com/content/news.htm

Agave'
Historic Grant Park
242 boulevard SE
404.588.0006
http://www.agaverestaurant.com



BARRELMAN TASTING @ Eno
TUE, JUNE 25 6p
The second  in a series of private tastings making fine wines available for purchase. Feature Region: Burgundy, 1999 and 2000 vintages. This region deserves at least two private “Cellar Selection” tastings. Learn about the benefits of a Barrelman Club Membership! Advance reservation required.
Limited space available. $50/person 

Eno
800 Peachtree St
Atlanta, GA 30308-1245
(404) 685-3191
http://www.eno-atlanta.com/



Square Hat Cocktail Party @ The Carter Center
THU, JUN 27 6:30p

The next Square Hat Cocktail Party will be at the Carter Center Library on June 27th from 6:30-9:30 PM. The charity partner is St Jude's Children's Hospital. This PRE-JULY 4TH
Event will coincide with the Declaration of Independence Exhibit there. The exhibit leaves Atlanta on July 5th. The Library is gracious enough to let us come in and use the space and charge us nothing. So close to July 4th, the nation and city will be focusing on liberty, etc. I am very excited about this opportunity because it separates us from the traditional bar scene we all lament so much.
Thanks to one of our members, Mandy Holton, Home Depot has agreed to be a sponsor for this event. That means Some highlights:
* Home Depot will underwrite the "complimentary drink promotion." This means that every guest gets a complimentary drink. We'll try to provide some light appetizers as well.
* Cash Bar (beer and wine) will be available.
* Home Depot will provide a bunch of door prizes for this event (gift cards, etc.).
* A copy of the Declaration of Independence will be on display and other portions of the Carter Library grounds will be accessible. This is one of the 200 original copies of the Declaration of Independence. TV producer, director Norman Lear paid over $8 million for this gem. There will be other items worth viewing as well.
* Parking is Free at the Library. So, guests will be saving a little there.
* Home Depot Public Relations may pitch this to the media, so don't be surprised if our club receives some positive coverage.
http://www.squarehatsupperclub.com

Atlanta Vinos @ Dailey's - FRI, JUNE 28 5:30p
Friday June 28th we will be hosting a social tasting at Dailey's Downtown. Full info TBA.
http://www.atlantavinos.com/

Dailey's
17 International Boulevard
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-681-3303
http://greathospitalityrestaurants.com/Daileys/

 

 
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