Hello Crew!


First of all a *NEWS FLASH* - it sounds as if the new Aquarium is going to be built in downtownATL!!! Check out the scoop so far from the AJC. The new plan was revealed by the Bernie Marcus Foundation and Coca-Cola yesterday!

Want the inside scoop on "getting in the door" with Atlanta's professional sports teams? THIS AFTERNOON is your chance! Head on downtownATL and join us in the Event Loft at Underground Atlanta for Corporate Networking Atlanta's August Event
"How to do Business with Atlanta's Sports Teams." The discussion group will feature a panel of executives from the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Thrashers, Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Beat. This event is cosponsored by downtownATL: Social Crew - hope to see you!


This Saturday afternoon your NEW Atlanta Falcons, backed by Falcons chairman, president and CEO Arthur Blank (cofounder of The Home Depot with Bernie Marcus) fire up their second game of the pre-season when they take on the New York Giants at 4:00p. You still have the opportunity to buy season tickets. In response to fan feedback, the Atlanta Falcons have lowered prices and are now offering three exciting new pricing levels: $100, $190 and $240! The Falcons won their exhibition opener 23-13 Friday night over the Jacksonville Jaguars - c'mon down and cheer 'em on to a second victory!

On Friday night Blues Traveler heads downtownATL to headline the FINAL installment of Vanilla Coke's "On The Bricks" This is your last chance of the year to break out the lawn chairs and blankets and soak in some GREAT free music in one of the world's greatest city parks.

For happenings outside of the downtownATL area, "Atlanta Illustrated" is your ticket. Highlights this week include The Schmooze @ Vinocity TONIGHT, GroundZero Galleries Art Party at the Millennium Building Friday night and Mondo Movie Nights @ Starlight Six Drive-in on Sunday 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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How to Do Biz with ATL's Sports Teams @ Underground ATL - THU AUG 15 4:30p
Social Diva Charity Party @ Haze Lounge - THU AUG 15 6:30p

Single Mingle of Downtown Atlanta @ Mumbo Jumbo - THU AUG 15 6:30p
Turner Classic Movies' "Weekend of Darkness" @ The Rialto AUG 16-18
Atlanta Falcons Kickoff Luncheon @ GA Dome - FRI AUG 16 11a

"Grass Roots Initiative" @ Centennial Olympic Park - SAT AUG 17 9a
ATL BEER EXPO + BREWPUB BUS TOUR @ Max Lager's - SAT AUG 17 11a
Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Giants @ GA Dome - SAT AUG 17 4p
USA Ent. Braves Game & Tailgate Party - SAT AUG 17 5p
Close Out Hunger with John Smoltz @ Turner Field - SAT AUG 17 5p
Rooftop Escape @ 512 Means - SAT AUG 17 9p
Foam Fest 2002 w/Spiral Entertainment @ Masquerade - SAT AUG 17 10p
Summer Film Fest: 2001: A Space Odyssey @ Fox Theater - MON AUG 19 7
:20p
Study of the Human Form @ Apache Cafe - MON AUG 19 7:30p
Grey Mondays @ Icon - MON AUG 19 6p
The Downtowners August Happy Hour @ Central Library Rooftop - THU AUG 22 5:30p
WUSA Founders Cup II Championship Game @ Herndon Stadium - SAT AUG 24 4p
Team In Training Fundraiser @ Gordon Biersch - MON AUG 26 6:30p

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How to Do Biz with ATL's Sports Teams @ Underground ATL
THU AUG 15 4:30p

CorpNet - a division of SalesRepCentral - has been formed to be a resource for the sales and marketing community and designed to foster valuable relationships in a unique networking environment where commerce begins and significant information is exchanged.

Our next event is august 15th and will be held at The Event Loft at Underground Atlanta - an upscale city venue that encompasses the exciting urban feel of "Loft Entertaining". In addition to four cozy balconies overlooking Historic Kenny's Alley, a beautifully bricked verandah offers a magnificent view of the downtown cityscape.

Come out and meet Todd Sumney, VP of Marketing for SalesRepCentral. Todd was scheduled to attend our July event, but was held against his will on the beach in San Diego. Great excuse for avoiding the heat and humidity of Atlanta in July! Todd will offer insights as to how YOU can benefit from your CorpNet relationship in the business community and the extended reach that can be leveraged using the SalesRepCentral community. It's an opportunity to meet local SREP members and expand your prospect list.

The discussion group features a panel of executives from the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Thrashers, Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Beat. The topic for the panel is "How to do Business with Atlanta's Sports Teams." This event will be cosponsored by downtownATL: Social Crew (http://www.socialcrew.com). We expect over 200 folks to attend this exciting kickoff event.

The panel consists of:
Derek Schiller, VP of Marketing - Atlanta Thrashers
Dexter Santos, VP of Marketing - Atlanta Hawks
Mark Furman, VP of Marketing - Atlanta Falcons
Sabrina Jenkins, Director of Special Events - Atlanta Braves

Dick Sullivan - EVP of Marketing, for the "new" Atlanta Falcons is going to speak
following the panel. Dick is the genius behind the Home Depot brand and marketing strategy.

Register via PayPal: http://www.mollyguard.com/event/2193561
If you would rather pay directly e-mail Sharon - sharon@salesrepcentral.com - and she will contact you to complete your registration.

Parking validation will be provided for everyone who pre-registers!

Underground Atlanta

50 Upper Alabama Street
Suite 007
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 523-2311, ext. 7025

http://www.underatl.com/




Social Diva Charity Party @ Haze Lounge
THU AUG 15 6:30p

Social Diva presents Diva's U-night!!! Sensual Lingerie Fashion Show by Martini Girl Art Showing by local artist Sonia Osio. Producer Tamara Chandler will be thier with her TV crew for Rocket Nation!!!! Tunes by DJ Mackenzie & Bassist Jessie Maines! 6:30-10pm, No Dress Code, $5 or 2-3 canned food goods Donation to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Burritos provided by Raging Burrito!
Cruzan Rum Drink Specials!
Complimentary passes to the movie "Simone"
And more Give-a-ways!!!

Haze
40 7th Street
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 249-8900
http://www.hazelounge.com/




Single Mingle of Downtown Atlanta @ Mumbo Jumbo
THU AUG 15 6:30p

Talk about an exciting restaurant - Mumbo Jumbo is an eclectic experience you simply cannot miss!  Extraordinaire appetizers, ambiance and Downtown Atlanta excitement!  Conveniently located on the corner of Park Place and John Wesley Dobbs, parallel to Peachtree St., with the Georgia Pacific building on the right and Woodruff Park to the left.  Valet parking is available for only $3. Check the web site for further directions at www.mumbojumbo-atl.com or call 404-523-0330. www.singlemingle.org

Mumbo Jumbo
89 Park Place NE
Atlanta, GA 30303-2510
(404) 523-0330

http://www.mumbojumbo-atl.com/



Atlanta Falcons Kickoff Luncheon @ GA Dome
FRI AUG 16 11a

The Atlanta Falcons, with the help of the Atlanta Sports Council, kick off each season with the Annual Charity Kickoff Luncheon. This traditional fund-raiser, benefiting the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation, features the Falcons players, coaches, cheerleaders and Freddie Falcon. The 2002 Atlanta Falcons Kickoff Luncheon, presented by the Atlanta Journal-Consititution, will be held at the Georgia Dome on Friday, August 16, 2002.
This year's event includes extraordinary live and silent auctions of both merchandise and services, unique Falcons collectibles and many more fabulous surprises! Falcons Owner Arthur Blank and Head Coach Dan Reeves will once again serve as the event's keynote speaker.

DETAILS:
Doors open at 10:45 a.m.
Silent auction 11 a.m. to noon
Player autographs 11:30 a.m. to noon
Luncheon and program noon to 1:30 p.m.
RESERVATIONS
Individual seats are $40 per ticket
For more information, call (404) 586-8510
http://www.metroatlantachamber.com/macoc/img/falconskickoff_flyer.pdf

Georgia Dome
One Georgia Dome Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30313
For GA Dome: (404) 223-8427
For Atlanta Falcons: (404) 223-8000

http://www.gadome.com/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/ATL/5/




On The Bricks @ Centennial Olympic Park
FRI AUG 16 5:30p
Blues Traveler, Ingram Hill, King Konga, Trucker, Pseudopod, The Luxury Liners

http://www.onthebricks.com

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





Turner Classic Movies' "Weekend of Darkness"
The Rialto AUG 16-18

August 16-18 Cinema Rialto and Turner Classic Movies present "Weekend of Darkness" - a weekend long FILM NOIR festival at the Rialto Center. Three nights of HARD truths, FAITHLESS women, STIFF drinks and a few LONELY SOULS tyring to make SENSE of it all.

FRI AUG 16 7p - Double Indemnity
Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray in the Oscar-winning classic.

FRI AUG 16 9:30p - The Postman Always Rings Twice
Lana Turner and John Garfield as lovers who commit murder.

SAT AUG 17 8p - The Big Sleep
The definitive Lauren Bacall/Humphrey Bogart film.

SAT AUG 17 10:30p - The Maltese Falcon
Humphrey Bogart stars in the Oscar-winning classic.

SUN AUG 18 5p - The Sweet Smell of Success
Tony Curtis and Burt Lancaster in the film that was recently adapted for Broadway.

SUN AUG 18 7p - Kiss Me Deadly
The 1955 adaptation of the Mickey Spillaine novel.

The Rialto
80 Forsyth Street
(corner of Forsyth and Luckie Streets)
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-651-4727

http://www.rialtocenter.org/



"Grass Roots Initiative" @ Centennial Olympic Park
SAT AUG 17 9a

Roll up your sleeves and become part of a community initiative! On the third Saturday of every month beginning July 20, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Park will have a grass roots project to maintain the Park's grounds. Lunch will be provided and all participants will receive a token of our appreciation. Be a part of making the Park the best it can be by joining Centennial Olympic Park's volunteer team!

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



ATL BEER EXPO + BREWPUB BUS TOUR @ Max Lager's
SAT AUG 17 11a

Experience the Best of Atlanta's Craft-Brewed Beers in One Great Day - from 11 AM to 11 PM!  Max Lager's Grill & Brewery will host all our starting tastings and
discussions.  Max Lager's is at 320 Peachtree Street, Downtown Atlanta, GA.  11:00 AM - "Beer Styles" Introduction & Tasting by Owen Ogletree (director of Athens' Classic City Brew Fest).  
12:00 PM - Max Lager's Burrito Bar Luncheon and Beer Sampling.  
1:00 PM - Homebrew Tasting and Information by Bob Carlton (owner of Beer Necessities Homebrew Shop in Alpharetta).  
2:00 PM - Atlanta Microbrewery Tasting and Panel with Representatives from Dogwood, Sweetwater, Terrapin, and Atlanta Brewing Company.  Chartered Bus Brewpub Tour with One Free Beer at Each Brewpub!  
3:45 PM - Park Tavern
4:45 PM - Gordon Biersch
6:00 PM - Rock Bottom
7:00 PM - Five Seasons Brewing  
8:15 PM - Buckhead Brewery and Grill for Dinner
10:00 PM - US Border Brewery and Cantina.  
11:30 PM - We arrive back at Max Lager's and walk across the street to claim our optional hotel rooms at the beautiful Best Western Inn.  
Price includes ALL beer, food, presentations, charter bus, and hotel room mentioned in the schedule listed above.  $129 per person with double occupancy hotel room.   $159 per person with single occupancy hotel room.  $89 per person with no hotel room (designated driver ride home required).  $59 designated driver ticket (no beer, no hotel room).  Only 40 tickets will be sold AND WE STILL HAVE 20 LEFT!!!  Come on Atlanta beer fans, be a part of this event!
CHARGE YOUR TICKETS TODAY by calling Owen at 706-254-BREW.  Support your local breweries, and have a day of beer and fun that you'll remember for a long time.  Join us for our Atlanta Beer Expo!

Max Lager's American Grill and Brewery
Wood Fired - Fresh Brewed
320 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 525-4400
http://www.maxlagers.com



Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Giants @ GA Dome
SAT AUG 17 4p

The Falcons won their exhibition opener 23-13 Friday night over the Jacksonville Jaguars - c'mon down and cheer 'em on to a second victory! Pre-season game.
http://WWW.ATLANTAFALCONS.COM/

Georgia Dome
One Georgia Dome Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30313
For GA Dome: (404) 223-8427
For Atlanta Falcons: (404) 223-8000

http://www.gadome.com/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/ATL/5/



USA Ent. Braves Game & Tailgate Party
SAT AUG 17 5p

5:00-6:30pm Tailgating, 7:05 Game Time - Turner Field
Come see the Braves whip up on the Colorada Rockies and have some fun beforehand! This package includes catering by Atlanta Tailgaters, game ticket & USA Entertainment kooze. Menu includes beer bratwurst, grilled chicken & burgers, potato salad and baked beans along with beer, wine, soft drinks & water. A limited number of tickets are available for this game. This is a prepay event and will sell out. Send payment to USA Entertainment, 2870 Peachtree RD., Suite 475, Atlanta, GA 30305 or use PAYPAL on EVITE. Cost: $25 per person. Tickets will be given out at tailgate party. We will send out confirmation along with map to tailgate are a and suggested transportation modes. Deadline for sign up is Saturday, August 10th.
http://www.evite.com/events@usaentertainment.net/bravesgameaugust
http://www.atlantatailgaters.com
http://usaentertainment.net/

Turner Field
755 Hank Aaron Drive
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 522-7630

http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/atl/ballpark/atl_ballpark_history.jsp



Close Out Hunger with John Smoltz @ Turner Field
SAT AUG 17 5p

Join John Smoltz from the Atlanta Braves and make your own pledge to Close Out Hunger (formerly known as Strike Out Hunger) for cool autographed sports gear. John’s back on the mound this season as a powerful closer for the Braves, inspiring him to step-up his support of this program and Atlanta’s Table. Each time John closes a game, he’ll donate $500 to Atlanta's Table. If you make a donation, you will receive a gift autographed by John Smoltz.

5-6 pm at Turner Field Guest Relations in Monuments Grove.

Turner Field
755 Hank Aaron Drive
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 522-7630

http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/atl/ballpark/atl_ballpark_history.jsp



Rooftop Escape @ 512 Means
SAT AUG 17 9p

Blessed by the sounds of DJ Salah Ananse and DJ Mark. Spinning the hottest soul, house, and classic hip hop. 2 Floors (one with an incredible view of the downtown/midtown Atlanta skyline), 2 DJ's, Food, and Drinks Saturday, August 17th 9pm-2am. $10

512 Means Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
404.849.8725




Foam Fest 2002 w/Spiral Entertainment @ Masquerade
SAT AUG 17 10p

Get "Fud Up in the Foam Boyeeee!!!!  Do you have a strong desire to know how your laundry feels in the machine?  Have you been told by your friends that you need to lose that Booty Stank with Mr. Bubble?    We will be filling the entire dance floor with suds and retro 80's sounds by DJ Rene.  Cost is normally $6 for admission.  If you bring a copy of this email you will get in for only $3.  Cash Bar.  This party is not for everyone.  Quiet, timid, wallflower types should go to elsewhere.  You will get damp.  You will have a crazy time.  The fixins with gravy: The dance floor is filled with suds from a special machine installed in the ceiling.  The dance floor is about the size of a swimming pool.  Just like a pool, there is a shallow end and a deep end.  At one end you can casually dance in foam up to your knees.  At the other end the foam rises up to be 7 feet high.  You decide where you want to dance and what you want to do under the foam.  Last time we had many lost articles of clothing.  For those people who just want to watch, you can look down on the debauchery from a dry area above.  What to wear:  Wear some clothes that you don't mind getting wet.  A bathing suit with clothes over it would be perfect.  Wear some shoes you don't mind getting wet too.  Bring a towel if you plan to get really crazy.  Maybe bring a dry change of clothes for late night? Prepare for mayhem.  This event is hosted by Masquerade.....we're just taking over.  Daren & Jordy - Spiral Entertainment www.spiralentertainment.com
10pm to 3am

The Masquerade
695 North Ave
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 577-8178
http://www.masq.com/


Summer Film Fest: 2001: A Space Odyssey @ Fox Theatre
MON AUG 19 7:20p

The 2002 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival at the Fabulous Fox Theatre presents
2001: A Space Odyssey. Doors and Box Office open an hour and fifteen minutes before each movie. Classic cartoons and Mighty Mo organ sing-alongs delight audiences before each show. All movies start at 8 PM, with sing-along activities beginning at 7:20 PM
http://foxtheatre.org/film.htm

The FOX Theatre
660 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-881-2100
http://foxtheatre.org/



Study of the Human Form @ Apache Café
MON AUG 19 7:30p

An internactive art evening exhibiting figurative works by artist Jolen Bain, Lynn Butler and David Diener. Opening reception Monday, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m. Artist talk 8:30 p.m. Group art stations, DJs and experimental jazz. $2 donation accepted at the door.

Apache Café
64 Third St NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: (404) 876-5436

http://www.apachecafe.info



Grey Mondays @ Icon - MON AUG 19 6p
Grey GOOSE that is! Come fly with us every Monday night at Icon. The bar opens at 4:00 and there are $6 Grey Goose specials all night long!
Dinner served nightly. Flavors to excite the palate - sounds to ignite the soul.

Icon
85 Poplar St
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 827-0040
http://www.iconbarandbistro.com




The Downtowners August Happy Hour @ Central Library Rooftop
THU AUG 22 5:30p

Join us on the 5th floor roof terrace of the newly renovated Central Atlanta Library! Enjoy complimentary wine tastings from National Distributing Company and dine on delicious Caliterra cuisine, featuring  Chef Damiano's new menu!

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

 
Directions: The Central Atlanta Library is located at One Margaret Mitchell Square in downtown Atlanta at the Intersection of Forsyth St., Carnegie Way & Peachtree St.; we're one block West of the Southern entrance to the Peachtree Center Marta station, facing Georgia Pacific tower.  For additional library information please call (404) 730-1700.
 
Please bring a guest and confirm your attendance to Sharon Severance Hudson at sswaterpoet@yahoo.com by Tuesday, August 20, 2002.

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



WUSA Founders Cup II Championship Game @ Herndon Stadium
SAT AUG 24 4p

WHEN: WUSA FOUNDERS CUP II CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Saturday, August 24, 2002
4:00 p.m. ET (Live on PAX TV)
- Weekend events will take place August 23 - August 25 in Atlanta, GA
- Founders Cup II will take place at Herndon Stadium in downtown Atlanta
WHO: The top two teams in the WUSA as decided by the regular season and playoffs. The top four teams battling for the championship are the Atlanta Beat (yeah!), Carolina Courage, Philadelphia Charge and the Washington Freedom.
http://www.wusa.com/founders_cup/

Herndon Stadium
643 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Atlanta, GA 30303
http://theatlantabeat.com/guest_relations/



Team In Training Fundraiser @ Gordon Biersch
MON AUG 26 6:30p

"What better reason to start the week with a happy hour and at the same time you'll be supporting a great cause. I am a part of the Team N Training with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, I have committed myself to raise money in order for me to be able to sponsor a child and at the same time compete in an Olympic Triathlon. This cause is very important to me due to a personal loss I had and I believe the sooner we find a cure for this disease the better off we'll all be.
In order to make this fundraiser successful, I will be asking for a $10 donation, which includes appetizers and your first drink. Also, we will have a silent auction and a raffle including prizes such as a trip with the Discover Pilot Tours, excellent Braves tickets, and gift certificates to various restaurants. Please come and join me at this fundraiser with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team In Training and make a difference in a child's life!! If you have any questions - please contact me - Henrik Hanson - at 404 229 1590."

Gordon Biersch
848 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA. 30308
(404) 870-0805
http://www.gordonbiersch.com/restaurants/atlanta.html

 
Social Crew Website: www.socialcrew.com