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Wednesday, October 30, 2002
- Happy Halloween!
Celebrate Halloween by visiting Underground
Atlanta's ghost tour into some of the scarier parts of
Underground Atlanta that many people don't know exist. Our
tour guides have told us that these scary places aren't the
only thing they've uncovered, they've awakened some formidable
fear factors...ghosts from Underground Atlanta's rich history
who'll be making unexpected appearances throughout the night.
Falcon Fan Friday! The
Varsity is hosting an autograph session with Atlanta Falcon’s
linebacker Keith Brooking. Fans are asked to bring 10 cans
or $10 per autograph and are limited to two per person...all
food benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
On Friday evening join the Luckie Street Wine Club at Caliterra
- it is time for the monthly wine
dinner featuring Penfolds Wines from Australia paired with
excellent food by Chef Damiano and his Culinary Team.
Saturday be sure to go to Karma's
Skin party it will be a ton of fun!!!
Sunday
the Falcons take on
the Baltimore Ravens at the Georgia Dome. Please bring your
canned foods since the Falcons will be having their annual canned
food drive.
For
happenings outside of the
downtownATL area, "Atlanta
Illustrated" is your ticket. Highlights this week
include USA
Entertainment & Pro-Atlanta's Monster Halloween Bash
@ Leopard Lounge TONIGHT, Brimstone
Boogie @ The Atlanta Brewing Company on Friday, and the
65
Roses Ball @ Swissotel on Saturday.
Hope to see y’all real soon
downtownATL!
Erich Starrett
President
Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association
e_rich1@hotmail.com
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THU
OCT 31 - Halloween @ Spice
THU OCT 31 - Atlanta Hawks vs. Utah Jazz @ Philips Arena 7:30p
THU OCT 31 - Opening Night: Carmen @ The Fox Theatre
THU OCT 31 - Counting Crows @ Tabernacle 8p
THU OCT 31 - Halloweekend Kick Off Party @ Hard Rock Café
8p
THU OCT 31 - Q100 Jack-Q-Lantern Ball @ Biltmore Hotel 9p
FRI
NOV 1 - Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable @ SciTrek Science Museum
7a
FRI NOV 1 - Falcon's Autograph Session @ The Varsity 2p
FRI NOV 1 - Luckie Street Wine Club @
Caliterra Bar & Grille 6p
FRI NOV 1 -
The Gospel of John @ North Avenue Presbyterian Church 7p
SAT NOV 2 - Skin @ Karma 9p
SAT NOV 2 - Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls 7p
SUN NOV 3 - Falcons vs. Baltimore Ravens & FalCan Drive
@ Georgia Dome 1p
MON NOV 4 - A Tasteful Affair @ Sheraton Downtown 6p
MON NOV 4 - Jazzy Urban Blues @ Icon Bar & Bistro 8:30p
WED NOV 6 - Dining Out for Life @ City Grill & Haveli
Indian Cuisine
WED
NOV 6 and 7
- Elvis
Costello @ The Tabernacle 9p
FRI NOV 8 - Concert for a Landmine Free World
@ The Tabernacle 8p
SAT NOV 9 - Reality Adventures' Great Marta Race
SAT NOV 9 - India Arie @ The Atlanta Civic Center 8p
SUN NOV 10 - Welcome Chef Albrecht @ Spice 6:30p
SAT
NOV 16 - Heartrek 2002 @ Turner Field 9a
SAT NOV 16 - World Gala @ The SunTrust Plaza, Garden Offices
7p
MON NOV 18 - Cheese Makes the Party @ Eno & Barrelman
6p
Thu NOV 21 - Thursdays at The Biltmore 5p
FRI NOV 22 - Janeane Garofalo @ The Tabernacle 8p
SAT
NOV 23 - Tailgate
Republic Art Sale @ Eyedrum
FULL
INFO
THU
OCT 31
Halloween @ Spice
Join us on Halloween night for a spooktacular evening. There
will be Sky Pupkin Infused Martinis and prizes for the best
costume.
Best Costume: Dinner for 4
2nd Runner-up: Brunch for 2
3rd Runner-up: Magnum of Wine
Spice
793 Juniper Street
404.875.4242
http://www.spicerestaurant.com
THU
OCT 31
Atlanta Hawks vs. Utah Jazz 7:30p @ Philips Arena
Philips
Arena
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 878-3000
http://www.philipsarena.com/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/ATL/1/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/cgi/venues.idc?vaxname=atl&venuenum=1
THU OCT 31 thru NOV 3
Opening Night: Carmen @ The Fox Theatre
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/
THU OCT 31
Counting Crows @ Tabernacle 8p
Halloween Night!!!
The
Tabernacle
152
Luckie Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-659-9022
http://www.tabernaclemusic.com/
http://www.atlantaconcerts.com/tabernacle.asp
THU OCT 31
Halloweekend Kick Off Party @ Hard Rock Café
8p
DJ,
Live Music, Costume Contest w/prizes and giveaways
Cost: $7/21+
$10/under 21
For more information call 404-420-5842
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
THU OCT 31
Q100 Jack-Q-Lantern Ball @ Biltmore Hotel
9p
It's Q100's Biggest Party Yet! Party in 2 huge rooms with
7 DJ's! Entertainment provided by DMA Dance Music Authority
Magazine. DMA is bringing in nationally acclaimed DJ's to
make this one of the biggest dance events of the year. Wear
a costume and win fabulous prizes from Q100. Prizes for Most
Original, Scariest and Funniest. Plus, register to WIN a trip
to see No Doubt at the Voodoo Music Experience the next day
in New Orleans.
Tickets
for the Jack-Q-Lantern Ball are on sale NOW, Online in the
Q100Atlanta.com Shop
and at the Q100 studios located at 780 Johnson Ferry Rd.,
5th floor, Atlanta, GA., 404 497-4700. Tickets available Monday
- Friday, 8:30a-5:00p, CASH ONLY, please. Tickets are $15
in advance, $20 at the door.
For more information vist http://q100atlanta.com/index.asp?url=/jackqlantern%2Findex%2Easp
FRI NOV 1
Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable @ SciTrek Science Museum 7a
ARC’s
2002 Regional Development Plan: Policies and Next Steps
Co-Sponsored by Atlanta Regional Commission
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is considering revised
Regional Development Plan (RDP) policies that address a diverse
range of topics, including greenspace preservation, redevelopment
and housing. Three seasoned planning professionals will share
their thoughts on how these policies might be implemented
in the City of Atlanta and the region, with plenty of time
to focus on your questions and comments.
Come to the November Roundtable prepared to discuss RDP policies
and the next steps toward sustainable development in our region.
Michael Dobbins —former Planning Commissioner, City of
Atlanta
Tom Weyandt –Director, Comprehensive Planning, Atlanta
Regional Commission
Myles Smith , panelist & moderator– Chair, RDP team;
Vice Chair, ULI Smart Growth Committee
Dan Reuter, Q & A moderator– Land Use Planning, Atlanta
Regional Commission
For more information visit http://www.southface.org/home/sart/sustainatlanta.html
SciTrek Science Museum
395 Piedmont Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30308
http://www.scitrek.org/
FRI
NOV 1
Falcon's Autograph Session @ The Varsity 2p
The Varsity is hosting an autograph session with Atlanta Falcon’s
linebacker Keith Brooking on Friday, November 1, from 2-3
p.m. Fans are asked to bring 10 cans or $10 per autograph
and are limited to two per person.
For more information about this event or FalCAN 2002, please
visit www.acfb.org or contact
Leslie Hamilton at 404-892-3333 ext. 223 or leslie.hamilton@acfb.org.
FRI NOV 1
Luckie Street Wine Club @ Caliterra Bar & Grille 6p
Come meet your Downtown Neighbors
in a comfortable and relaxed "Wine & Food Friendly"
setting. November 2002 features Penfolds Wines from Australia
paired with excellent food by Chef Damiano and his Culinary
Team.
For information and reservations, please call Karan or Mary
at 678-686-3371.
$35/person inclusive.
Caliterra
Bar & Grille
(@ The Wyhdham Atlanta)
160 Spring Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Phone: 404-688-8600
http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/ATLDT/dining/main.wnt
FRI
NOV 1
The Gospel of John @ North Avenue
Presbyterian Church 7p
This acclaimed one-man show by renowned Atlanta actor Brad
Sherill is a special performance at the Broyles Center, North
Avenue Presbyterian Church. Brad Sherrill (twice voted Atlanta’s
Best Dramatic Actor) has performed this show to rave reviews
over 120 times, and most recently as part of the 2002 Georgia
Shakespeare Festival. The November 1 performance will be free,
as a gift to the community. For more information go to www.napc.org
or www.kairosworship.org.
FRI NOV 1
Michael
W. Smith & Third Day 7p
Doors open at 5:30p
Tickets - $27.00
Groups of 15 or more, please call Chris Hendley at 404-878-3866.
Philips Arena
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 878-3000
http://www.philipsarena.com/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/ATL/1/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/cgi/venues.idc?vaxname=atl&venuenum=1
SAT
NOV 2
Skin @ Karma 9p
Atlanta's Best DJs and artists rock Downtown for one crazy
night with performances by Jonathan Edwards, Kevin-O, Daniel
Gresham, Johnny Ether, Jason Geary, Mackenzie Leigh and many
more. $5,000 in door prizes. $10- Girls get in FREE. Doors
open at 9pm with Open Bar. Live Tattoo Artist, Massage Therapy,
Body Painting and more.
Karma
79a
Poplar Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404)577-6967
http://www.karmaatlanta.com
SAT
NOV 2
Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls 7p
Philips
Arena
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 878-3000
http://www.philipsarena.com/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/ATL/1/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/cgi/venues.idc?vaxname=atl&venuenum=1
SUN
NOV 3
Atlanta Falcons vs. Baltimore Ravens
& FalCan Drive @ Georgia Dome 1p
Are you ready for some football FalCAN style? Join the Atlanta
Falcons as they take on the Baltimore Ravens and SACK HUNGER
by participating in the annual FalCAN food drive. Cans will
be collected outside all major gates at the dome on game day.
Good seats are still available. To learn more about how you
can SACK HUNGER contact Leslie Hamilton or call 404.892.FEED
ext. 223.
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.ATLANTAFALCONS.COM/
MON NOV 4
A Tasteful Affair @ Sheraton Downtown 6p
Please celebrate with GHTA as we enjoy a night full of fun,
fundraising, and great food. On this night we will honor the
hospitality industry leaders who have inspired success through
example and dedication.
- Chef Tastings from the finest restaurants across Georgia
- "Cool" cocktails in the Sheraton Atlanta Grand
Ballroom
- Mix and mingle with Georgia's most influential people and
governmental leaders
- Exciting trips and items donated by the industry to our
Auction that benefits the Hospitality and Travel Foundation
- Special guest Joe McInerny, President of the American Hotel
and Lodging Association
$50 per person...for more information call 404-873-4482 or
visit http://www.ghta.com/tasteful2002/tastefulaffair.htm.
The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
165 Courtland Street at International Blvd.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Phone: (404) 659-6500
http://www.sheratonatlantahotel.com/
MON NOV 4
Jazzy Urban Blues @ Icon Bar & Bistro 8:30p
Kodac Harrison along with Dan Coy on guitar, Sean O'Rourke
on drums, and Dave Webb on stand-up bass will be playing jazzy
urban blues with a little beat poetry thrown in, at Icon in
downtown Atlanta every Monday in November starting at 8:30pm.
It will be like Manhatten in Atlanta, only better because
it is Atlanta.
Icon
85
Poplar St
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 827-0040
http://www.iconbarandbistro.com
WED NOV 6
Dining Out for Life @ City Grill & Haveli Indian Cuisine
Dine out at some of Atlanta's best restaurants (breakfast,
lunch and dinner) and 20% of your bill will benefit Project
Open Hand, serving freshly cooked, home delivered meals to
Atlantans with AIDS & other critical illnesses. Each $3.50
raised provides a meal for a man, woman or child in need.
For more information call (404) 419-3307 or visit http://www.projectopenhand.org.
The
City Grill
50 Hurt Plaza
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404)524-2489
http://greathospitalityrestaurants.com/citygrill/
NOV
6 & 7
Elvis Costello @ The Tabernacle 8p
Appearing with special guest Laura Cantrell.
The
Tabernacle
152
Luckie Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-659-9022
http://www.tabernaclemusic.com/
http://www.atlantaconcerts.com/tabernacle.asp
FRI NOV 8
Concert for a Landmine Free World @ The Tabernacle 8p
Starring Mary Chapin Carpenter, Emmylou Harris, Bruce Cockburn,
and Patty Griffin.
The
Tabernacle
152
Luckie Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-659-9022
http://www.tabernaclemusic.com/
http://www.atlantaconcerts.com/tabernacle.asp
SAT
NOV 9
Reality Adventures' Great Marta Race
You and your team race around town using Marta to follow and
find clues, complete challenges at clue locations, and race
to the finish line for the $2000 first prize. Everyone is
then invited to the after party to keep the fun going. More
info at http://www.realityadventure.com
SAT NOV 9
India Aria @ The Atlanta Civic Center 8p
With special guests Slum Village
and Floetry
Atlanta
Civic Center
395 Piedmont Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-523-6275
http://www.atlantaciviccenter.com/
SUN NOV 10
Welcome Chef Albrecht @ Spice 6:30p
Join Spice as we celebrate the
Executive Chef appointment of Chef Paul Albrecht - a true
culinary legend. Delight your senses with signature items
from our new winter menu and enjoy complimentary wine and
champagne. Please RSVP to 404-875-4242 by November 6.
Spice
793 Juniper Street
404.875.4242
http://www.spicerestaurant.com
SAT NOV 16
Heartrek 2002 @ Turner Field 9a
In its 23rd year, Heartrek is a race benefitting the American
Heart Association.
10k Run begins at 9am
5k Fun Run begins at 10:30am
5k Heart Walk begins at 10:30am
$20 if registration received by November 8
$25 after November 8
$30 on race day
For more information call 678-385-2051
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
SAT
NOV 16
World Gala @ The
SunTrust Plaza, Garden Offices 7p
The World Trade Center Atlanta is pleased to announce our
annual Black Tie World Gala. The theme for this year's event
is Global Arts, Literature and Ambiance. In collaboration
with Atlanta's International Business Community, this event
promises to be an evening bringing together international
business leaders, companies and members of the international
community in Atlanta. We invite you to come and share in an
evening of laughter with "The Wit and Wisdom of Winston
Churchill" as shared by our Guest Speaker, Dr. Elliot
Engel.
The World Gala promises to be a multicultural evening featuring
works by internationally acclaimed artists John Portman (United
States), Ling Yan Zhang (China), Monica Ruiz (Colombia) and
Sylvia de Villiers (South Africa). Delight in Music,
Dance and Performances from around the globe performed by
World Mambo Jazz (Latin Jazz), Africa Sogaye (West Africa),
and Flamenco guitarist Ednaldo Quieroz accompanied by Daniel
Stern and Faith Carmichael.
Registration costs are $95 for members and $125 for Guests.
To register, please please contact Patrick Tonui at 404-880-1562
or contact via email at patrick@wtcatlanta.com.
http://www.wtcatlanta.com
MON NOV 18
Cheese Makes the Party Event to Benefit Atlanta Opera @ Eno
6p
ENO restaurant and Barrelman along with the Southeast United
Dairy Industry Association (SUDIA) host the event to showcase
todays American-made cow's milk cheeses as rivaling European
cheeses in taste, quality and beauty and to support the Atlanta
Opera, Chefs Graham Duncan of City Grill, Jamie Adams of ENO,
Johannes Klapdohr of Nikolai‚s Roof, and Jonathan St.
Hilaire of Spice will each prepare two recipes that include
domestic cow‚s milk cheese(s). Guests will have the opportunity
to sample a variety of cheese dishes along with wines paired
by Doug Strickland of ENO and Barrelman. The recipes featured
will be available for guests to take home and add to their
collection. Jazz guitarist Dave Frackenpohl will provide musical
entertainment.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling MHPR at 404-261-7080.
Advanced reservations are suggested, tickets are limited.
Complimentary parking will be available.
For more information contact:
Maizie Hale/ Jennifer Sturgeon
Maizie Hale Public Relations
404-261-7080 Phone
Eno
800 Peachtree St
Atlanta, GA 30308-1245
(404) 685-3191
http://www.eno-atlanta.com/
Thu NOV 21
Thursdays at The Biltmore 5p
Join us on the third Thursday of each month from 5 - 8 pm
in the lobby of the historic Biltmore as we raise a glass
together toasting good times in Atlanta. The Biltmore... where
today's business professionals and socialites still come together
to share ideas and celebrate special occasions. Cash Bar.
Hors D'Ouevres by Chef William Neal. Park at the Bellsouth
deck on W Peachtree. www.novareevents.com/events.htm
or call 404-962-8700 for further info.
FRI NOV 22
Janeane Garofalo @ The Tabernacle 8p
The
Tabernacle
152
Luckie Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-659-9022
http://www.tabernaclemusic.com/
http://www.atlantaconcerts.com/tabernacle.asp
Tailgate
Republic Art Sale @ Eyedrum – SAT NOV 23
Artists! Load up your original work and bring it to Eyedrum
where people will buy it for gifts and for thier own enjoyment!
Shoppers! Get a jump on holiday gift buying, with great work
from local artists... You know you wanna! Music by A Golden
Summer, made up of Claire Campbell, Gary Kellam, Heather McIntosh
and Jamie Shephard. It features cello, slide guitar, singing
saw and trap drums. Lotsa harmonies.
Eyedrum
290 MLK Jr. Ave
Suite 8
Atlanta, GA 30303
404.522.0655
http://www.eyedrum.org
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