Hello Crew!

DO YOU HAVE LUNCH PLANS TODAY?
You are invited to stop in at the Central Atlanta Library to meet Reynolds Price, who will be discussing his latest book, Noble Norfleet. He will be waiting for you to join him in the auditorium on the bottom level.

TOMORROW (TGIF!) WHY DON'T YOU...
Have dinner at Trader Vic's with the Supper Club and support a good cause? 20% of your dinner tab will be donated to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

ALSO ON FRIDAY EVENING DON'T FORGET TO...
Attend the Brewer's Ball and let your taste buds have some fun with some of Atlanta's best ales and lagers. Place a few bids in at the silent auction and then shake out that work-week stress on the dance floor to the sounds of Class Act Live.

ON SATURDAY...
Head over to Centennnial Olympic Park for the Georgia Book & Arts Festival. Over 200 different authors will be showcased and there will be plenty of time for book signing and discussions. Later on in the evening you will receive a special treat if you go to The Rialto for a performance from The Mingus Big Band.

ON SUNDAY...
Head back over to Centennial Olympic Park for the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Walk and Candlelight vigil.

For happenings outside of the downtownATL area, "Atlanta Illustrated" is your ticket. Highlights this week include...Atlanta Vino's Wine Tasting @ Food 101 TONIGHT, Square Hatter's Cocktail Party @ Roy's Friday night, and The "ONE" Anniversary Party @ Tangier Saturday 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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Author Reynold Price @ Central Library - THU SEP 26 12p
ACFB Supper Club @ Trader Vic's - FRI SEP 27 6p
Brewer's Ball @ Historic Freight Depot - FRI SEP 27 7:30p
Volunteers Needed @ Crossroads - SAT SEP 28
Grant Park Tour of Homes - SEP 28-29 12-6p
Georgia Book & Arts Festival @ C.O. Park - SAT SEP 28 12p
Gaithers Homecoming Concert @ Philips Arena - SAT SEP 28 6p
The Mingus Big Band @ Rialto - SAT SEP 28 8p
GSU School of Music @ Rialto - SUN SEP 29 3p
GA Ovarian Cancer Walk @ C.O. Park - SUN SEP 29 5p
The Jamerican Reggae Festival @ Masquerade - SUN SEPT 29 12p
Creation - Chef's English Inspired Menu @ Mumbo Jumbo - FRI OCT 4 5:30p
Hands On Atlanta Day @ Various Sites - SAT OCT 5 9a-1p
Hands On Atlanta Day Celebration @ Cent. Oly Park - SAT OCT 5 1p
Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay - SUN OCT 5 1p
Genealogy Day @ The Central Atlanta Library - SAT OCT 5 10A
Art from the Edge @ Nona Gallery - SAT OCT 5 8p
Laffapalooza @ Atlanta Civic Center - SAT OCT 5 8p
Coca-Cola “Hometown” Football Pep Rally @ Woodruff Park - TUE OCT 8 2:30p
Ballet FolklÛrico De Mexico @ The Fox - TUE OCT 8 8p
Castleberry Hill Neighborhood Association's First Annual Loft Tour - OCT 12 thru 13
RUSH @ Philips Arena - SUN OCT 13 7:30p
Hawks Luncheon @ Hilton Downtown - MON OCT 14 11:30a
Volunteers Needed for Fall Work Day @ Crossroads - OCT 19 10a
American Idols LIVE! @ Philips Arena - MON OCT 21 7:30p
Korn @ Philips Arena - TUE OCT 22 8p
The Flying Dutchman @ The Fox - OCT 24 thru OCT 27
Comedy Show @ Philips Arena - SAT OCT 26 7:30P
SPIRALWEEN 2002 @ The Park Pavilion - SAT OCT 26 9p
Carmen @ The Fox - OCT 31 thru NOV 3

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Author Reynold Price @ Central Library
THU SEP 26 12p
You are Invited To Spend Your Lunch Break With Renowned Author and Duke University Professor Reynolds Price “A chronicler of decency, pluck, and joy, in novel after novel, Price has given us the weight and worth of the ordinary.” – New York Times Book Review
Please join the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library for a free midday program featuring Reynolds Price, renowned author, William Faulkner Award winner and Duke University professor. He will be discussing his latest book, Noble Norfleet. Thursday, September 26, 2002 at 12:00 noon in the Auditorium, basement level

About the Book: Noble Norfleet. A teen who copes with a family tragedy by throwing himself into a reckless affair, decides to enlist and serve in Vietnam as an Army medic. Continuing to practice medicine after the war as a civilian nurse, he is forced to make a decision about his past that is sure to affect his future.
About the Author: Reynolds Price was born in Macon, North Carolina in 1933. Educated at Duke University and, as a Rhodes Scholar, at Merton College, Oxford University, he has taught at Duke since 1958 and is James B. Duke Professor of English. His first novel, A Long and Happy Life, was published in 1962 and won the William Faulkner Award. He has published thirty-four volumes of fiction, poetry, plays, essays and translations. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and his work has been translated into sixteen languages.
For More Information:
James Taylor, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library, 404-730-1826
Jane Stout/Lesley Carlson, Cookerly Public Relations, 404-816-2037

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



Comedy for Crossroads @ Woodruff Arts Center
THU SEP 26 7:30p
Each year Crossroads Community Ministries holds a special event to raise money for our mission. With the help of a lot of people, particularly some of Atlanta's finest comedians, we've created Comedy for Crossroads. The 2002 event will be held at the Woodruff Arts Center in the Rich Auditorium:
Thursday, September 26th
7:30 p.m.
Tickets are sold on reservation only at $35 a seat, in advance. The proceeds of the event go directly to CCM, in support of its mission. Contact CCM at 404-873-7652 for more information.

Crossroads
420 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 873-7652
http://www.homelessccm.com/



ACFB Supper Club @ Trader Vic's - FRI SEP 27 6p
Vote hunger off the island! Join the Supper Club for a South Pacific-inspired dinner at Trader Vic's. Join our alliance and make a difference! When you share the evening of Sept. 27 dining out with friends at Trader Vic's, 20% of your tab will be
donated to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The Supper Club meets at Atlanta's best and hottest restaurants every six weeks -- join today! To find out more about exciting Supper Club gatherings, log on www.acfb.org. For reservations, please call (404) 221-6339.
http://venues.umix.net/atlanta/SupperClub/default.aspx

Trader Vic's
255 Courtland Street (inside the Hilton Atlanta)
Atlanta GA, 30303
(404) 221-6339
http://www.tradervics.com/restaur1.htm



Brewer's Ball @ Historic Freight Depot - FRI SEP 27 7:30p
Brewer's Ball at Historic Freight Depot The Brewer's Ball is Atlanta's most unique event to date. 7:30 p.m. to 12 Midnight. In 1998, its first year in existence, the Ball created an unprecedented number of supporters and fans. In its second year, the event doubled in size. Only at the Brewer's Ball can guests taste a variety of hand-crafted ales and lagers from Atlanta's top microbreweries and brewpubs. Many of these ales and lagers are recognized as world-class brews and boast the industry's top awards. Dance to live music by Class Act. Live and silent auctions, Wine and soda also available. $65 per ticket...table of ten for $650. Contact Tse Lan Kunian at 404-325-6973 or TKunian@cff.org for more information.
http://www.cff.org/chapters_and_care_centers/event_detail.cfm?ID=136



Grant Park Tour of Homes
SEP 28-29 12-6p
The 29th Historic Grant Park Tour of Homes is September 28th and 29th from noon until 6:00 p.m. on both days. Tickets the day of the event will be $15.
This year the Tour will include eight historic homes including the original Grant Mansion. All proceeds benefit the Grant Park Neighborhood Association (GPNA) in their efforts to continue the revitalization of the historic neighborhood. Tour details will be regularly updated on http://www.gpna.org throughout the upcoming months.
http://gpna.org/page.asp?itemid=2865&siteid=20



Georgia Book & Arts Festival @ C.O. Park
SAT SEP 28 12p
Hosted by the Georgia Writers Association, this festival
highlights over 200 Southern authors, publishers, storytellers and artists.
12pm to 6pm
http://www.atlantaliteraryfestival.com/Georgia_Book_&_Arts_Festival.htm

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



Gaithers Homecoming Concert @ Philips Arena
SAT SEP 28 6p
Doors open at 4:30p
$29.50 & $20.50

Philips Arena
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 878-3000
http://www.philipsarena.com/



The Mingus Big Band @ Rialto
SAT SEP 28 8p
$45, $35, $25
The Mingus Big Band celebrates the music of the late, great composer and bassist, Charles Mingus. Under the artistic direction of Sue Mingus, this 14-piece band has performed every Thursday night since 1991 at "The Fez" under the Time
Cafe in New York City's East Village. The Mingus Big Band has toured extensively in Europe and the United States and has four recordings to its credit, two of which have been 1996 and 1997 Grammy nominees and NAIRD Indie Award winners.
The band has been featured on Jazzset with Branford Marsalis,and has appeared under the category "Best Big Band" for three years running in both JazzTimes and Downbeat magazines.

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



GSU School of Music @ Rialto
SUN SEP 29 3p
Presenting East Meets West
University Symphony Orchestra performance, Julian Shew, conducting.
For tickets call the Rialto Box Office at 404-651-4727.

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



GA Ovarian Cancer Walk @ C.O. Park
SUN SEP 29 5p
Preregistration is $25; Registration on the day of the event is $30. Registration forms are available online at http://www.gaovariancancer.org and at a number of retail outlets. For more information, call GOCA at 404/255-1337. The Walk, consisting of three circuits around the park, will begin at 5 p.m., followed by the Candlelight Vigil at 6 p.m. to honor ovarian cancer survivors and remember those who have died from the disease. Preregistration and warmup events begin at 3:30, with refreshments and entertainment available following the conclusion of the Walk and before the Vigil begins.

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



The Jamerican Reggae Festival @ Masquerade - SUN SEPT 29 12p
Advance Tickets $30
BOUNTY KILLER-PASTOR TROY
BARRINGTON LEVY

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



Creation - Chef's English Inspired Menu @ Mumbo Jumbo
FRI OCT 4 5:30p
This Month Features a four course menu inspired by renowned London chef's, video fashion show featuring designs by Paul Smith provided by Andrew Clothing
Boutique, and Late Night Brit Pop Grooves provided by local DJ's Christian and Brian. On Display the Latest Hennesey Jaguar and Land Rover Models.
Chef's selection of Complimentary Hors D'oeuvres will be served throughout the evening in the main lounge.

Mumbo Jumbo
89 Park Place NE
Atlanta, GA 30303-2510
(404) 523-0330
http://www.mumbojumbo-atl.com/



Hands On Atlanta Day @ Various Sites
SAT OCT 5 9a-1p
Hands On Atlanta Day, the nation's largest serve-A-thon, will bring together
more than 15,000 volunteers. When 15,000 people all give a little bit, we can do a lot for Atlanta! Join us on Saturday, October 5th for the 12th annual Hands On Atlanta Day-the nation's largest day of service-presented by Accenture. Volunteer
individually or with a team of family, friends or co-workers at one of 200 service projects throughout metro Atlanta. Choose a project that meets your interests, from beautifying our local parks to painting and renovating our schools to preparing meals for the homeless.
After completing the service projects, volunteers will gather at Centennial Olympic Park to celebrate their tremendous contributions to the community. The Celebration of Service Party will include free food, beverages, live entertainment, prizes, and more!
Please consider a $15 donation to support Hands On Atlanta projects 365 days a year. You'll get a Hands On Atlanta Day T-shirt and help make Atlanta a better place for us all.

Pick out a project from the list:
http://handsonatlanta.com/system/signup/projects.asp?p=78078

Or join us donwtownATL for the project at Central Atlanta Library:
http://handsonatlanta.com/event.asp?p=78078&c=91983

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



Hands On Atlanta Day Celebration @ Cent. Oly Park
SAT OCT 5 1p
Celebration of Service Party
Centennial Park - 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Join in great food, fun and entertainment!
Free Parking at 31 Baker Street, 270 Spring Street and The Inforum on
Williams Street
http://handsonatlanta.com/day/celebration.asp

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



Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay
SUN OCT 5 1p
James Brown will perform a FREE post game show!!!

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/



Genealogy Day @ The Central Atlanta Library
SAT OCT 5 10A
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Lectures
- Internet Demonstrations
- Exhibits
- Computer lab open for genealogy researchers
Using overlooked records to find your ancestors
Kenneth H. Thomas, Jr., Genealogy columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution since 1977, will be on hand to help.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Georgia Local and Family History Department
Fifth Floor
Central Library
One Margaret Mitchell Square
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-730-1897



Art from the Edge @ Nona Gallery
SAT OCT 5 8p
Check out the diverse work of 7 emerging Atlanta artists before they're famous and their work is no longer affordable! Exhibit includes paintings, photographs and sculpture. Artists include painter, Michael Angelidas and photographer, Sara Speert. Join us for food, drinks and original art at Nono Gallery, 595 North Avenue (at the intersection of North Avenue and Northside Drive). Donations suggested.



Laffapalooza @ Atlanta Civic Center
SAT OCT 5 8p
Featuring Jamie Foxx
Tickets $22.50 to $43.50

Atlanta Civic Center
395 Piedmont Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-523-6275
http://www.atlantaciviccenter.com/



Coca-Cola “Hometown” Football Pep Rally @ Woodruff Park
TUE OCT 8 2:30p
The Coca-Cola Company is hosting a “Hometown” Football Pep Rally to kick off the college football season. Coaches, players, band members, cheerleaders, dancers and mascots from University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Morehouse, Morris Brown and Clark Atlanta University as well as The Falcons will be present to show their spirit.
The event will be held Tuesday, October 8, 2002 from noon – 2:30 p.m. at the North end of Woodruff Park; located downtown between the corners of Park Place and Peachtree Street.
The Cola-Cola Company wants to show its support of local Atlanta teams as well as support for the community organizations and other associations that work with the schools. Jeff Dunn, President and Chief Operating Officer of Coca-Cola North America, will speak about the company’s support of college sports. A coach, from each football program, will provide a quick synopsis of their upcoming season.
Each school’s cheerleaders, dancers, bands and mascots will have an opportunity to perform and show their school spirit. In addition, representatives from each school’s Alumni Association, Student Government and Greek Life will also be there with informational booths.
For further info contact Leah at 404.636.8200 ext. 233



Ballet FolklÛrico De Mexico @ The Fox
TUE OCT 8 8p
This world famous Mexican dance troupe - celebrating its 50th Golden Anniversary - will astound you with an explosion of sights and sounds from their native country. Vividly colorful costumes, rousing music and outstanding dance performances rival any show you may have seen before. The company's repertory encompasses pre-Hispanic rituals, historic dramas, and breathtaking sets to bring you the myth and magic of Mexico.

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



Castleberry Hill Neighborhood Association's First Annual Loft Tour
OCT 12 thru 13
The first annual Castleberry Hill Loft Tour, organized by the Castleberry Hill Neighborhood Association, is a self-guided tour showcasing unique examples of in-town living in this historic neighborhood, the most popular area of the annual spring Downtown Tour of Lofts & Lifestyles. The eight lofts on the self-guided walking tour were chosen to show the diversity and character which often go unrecognized and to educate non-loft dwellers about the unique considerations and opportunities of this type of housing.
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 the day of the loft tour. For more information visit http://www.castleberryhill.org/committee/loft_tour/lofttour02.html

RUSH @ Philips Arena
SUN OCT 13 7:30p
Doors open at 6:00p
$69.50, $49.50 & $35.50

Philips Arena
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 878-3000
http://www.philipsarena.com/

Hawks Luncheon @ Hilton Downtown
MON OCT 14 11:30a
The Atlanta Hawks, The Atlanta Sports Council and The Atlanta Business
Chronicle invite the local business community to a luncheon to inaugurate the playoff bound 2002-2003 season.  Meet the Hawks team and welcome newcomers Glenn Robinson and Dan Dickau.
(404)586-8510
http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/Hawks_to_CoHost_Tipoff_Lunche-52361-33.html



Volunteers Needed for Fall Work Day @ Crossroads
OCT 19 10a
Mark you calendars.... It's time for the fall classic. Have a positive impact on the inner city people of Atlanta. Saturday, October 19 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. The work day in May was great... We plan to do some more painting, some cleaning and installing new fixtures and flooring. More details to follow including the exciting happy hour to follow. Hope you can make it - we have a paint brush and hat waiting for you. More information to follow in early October.

Crossroads
420 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 873-7652
http://www.homelessccm.com/




American Idols LIVE! @ Philips Arena
MON OCT 21 7:30p
Come see the top 10 performers from the TV series American Idol!
Doors open at 6:00p
$47.00, $37.00 & $27.00

Philips Arena
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 878-3000
http://www.philipsarena.com/



Korn @ Philips Arena
TUE OCT 22 8p
Doors open at 6:30p
$37.50

Philips Arena
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 878-3000
http://www.philipsarena.com/



The Flying Dutchman @ The Fox
OCT 24 thru OCT 27
A mysterious Dutchman is condemned to sail the seas through eternity, in search of a mate who will be faithful unto death. A young woman is obsessed with a portrait of a man she has never met, and a love she has dreamt of all her life.
The Atlanta Opera makes its first foray into the genius of Richard Wagner with The Flying Dutchman, one of the most accessible of the composer's works. Featuring a powerful and richly orchestrated score, laden with evocative leitmotifs, Wagner's lyrical and passionate drama explores the inner turmoil of two outsiders predestined for one another...whether in life or death.

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



Comedy Show @ Philips Arena
SAT OCT 26 7:30P
Latham Entertainment Presents -
D.L. Hughley, Sommore, and MORE!
Doors open at 6:00p
$62.00, $47.00, $37.00 & $27.00

Philips Arena
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 878-3000
http://www.philipsarena.com/



SPIRALWEEN 2002 @ The Park Pavilion
SAT OCT 26 9p
Presented by Spiral Entertainment...There will be two live bands, "Deep Shag"(80's cover and Hip Hop) and "Hot August Knights"(Neil Diamond tribute band).Open bars all over the place (so your costume doesn't need pockets)
COSTUMES MANDATORY
Tickets:
$35 if purchased by midnight October 4, 2002
$40 after October 4.
All tickets must be purchased in advance and are available ONLY from the website, http://www.spiralentertainment.com



Carmen @ The Fox
OCT 31 thru NOV 3
Erotic obsession, jealousy and revenge take center stage in Georges Bizet's fiery tale of fatal attraction. Set in a Spain of passionate intensity, this Is the story of
Carmen, the brazen gypsy woman, and her ill-fated lover, Don Jose, as newly interpreted by Septime Webre, the celebrated artistic director of the Washington Ballet. You'll be seduced by the lavish costumes, a sultry pas de deux, and music from one of the most beloved opera scores of all time.

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