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WED
APR 16
Sample American Cheeses, California Wines @ City Grill 8:30p
City Grill’s Wine on Wednesday tasting will feature American
cheeses and wines from the Edna Valley Vineyard in California. Rick
Howe from Quality Wine & Spirits in Atlanta will provide commentary
on the Edna Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah
wines that will be served. The Edna Valley Vineyard, located near
San Luis Obispo, CA, has a "minimalist" approach that
combines gentle handling of the grapes, the use of imported French
oak barrels for fermentation and aging, and minimal pumping, fining
and filtration in the winemaking process.
$19 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.
Reservations are suggested and may be made by calling 404-524-2489
or accessing www.OpenTable.com.
The
City Grill
50
Hurt Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 524-2489
http://greathospitalityrestaurants.com/citygrill/
THU
APR 17 through SUN APR 20
Foxhall Events @ Foxhall Farm in Douglasville, GA 9a-6p
Yes,
that is right…in Douglasville, Georgia! Although this event
lands outside of the downtownATL area, we have included it for three
reasons!
Reason #1: Max Lager’s (a downtown Atlanta establishment!)
will be in the Member’s tent at Foxhall conducting a complimentary
beer tasting on Saturday, April 19 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Reason #2: Cavu (another downtown establishment!) will be
a participant in Foxhall’s “Grilling in the Garden”
cooking series. Executive Chef Michael Schorn will be preparing
Grilled Prawns with Tequila Lime Butter Sauce at Foxhall on Saturday,
April 19 at 1:30 pm in the Foxhall Flower Show area.
Reason #3: One of us is employed by Foxhall Events
Here’s some info about the event:
Foxhall Events includes the only outdoor flower show in the southeast
and an Olympic-level equestrian event. For event information, please
call (404) 572-7255 or visit the official website at www.foxhallevents.com.
Tickets are available online at www.ticketmaster.com,
at all Ticketmaster outlets, including Publix Supermarkets and Tower
Records, or to charge tickets by phone, call (404) 249-6400.
Foxhall
Farm
8000
CappsFerry Road
Douglasville, Georgia 30135
(404) 572-7255
http://www.foxhallevents.com
THU APR 17
Central Atlanta Progress Quarterly Meeting @ Sheraton Atlanta 7:30a
Want to know who, what, when and how Downtown
is changing right before your eyes? Then join us for our 2003 quarterly
Town Hall meeting that is designed to keep you on top of what's
happening and up to speed on how it can affect you, your business
and your neighborhood. The agendas touch all the bases across a
broad range of subjects from public safety to public spaces, traffic
to transportation alternatives, what's entertaining and where it's
happening and plans for future growth. CAP/ADID want you to know
about and join our efforts to make Downtown a place that we can
all be proud of. To keep up in the time between meetings, just add
your e-mail address to our web site at www.atlantadowntown.com.
Please RSVP to swhite@centralatlantaprogress.org.
THU
APR 17
Food For Thought @ North Avenue Presbyterian Church
"We are Fearfully and Wonderfully
Made" will be the topic at Food For Thought on Thursday, April
17. Atlanta artist Linda James will explain how she fuses art and
life together in her vocation. Linda will illuminate her message
with a slideshow featuring some of her oil paintings as she discusses
her faith and work.
For more information or to register, visit www.napc.org/share/food_event.htm
or call (404) 875-0431, ext 240 to leave a voice message. Lunch
is available ($6) or you may bring your own. If you would like to
order lunch, please register by noon on Tuesday, April 15.
THU
APR 17
Thursdays at The Biltmore 5p
Quickly becoming one of Atlanta's
hottest monthly gatherings, Thursdays at The Biltmore takes place
in the lobby of one of Atlanta's most historic venues where celebrities
and politicians have celebrated special occasions for more than
seventy years. Whether you are looking to network, have fun with
friends or make some new ones, Thursdays at The Biltmore is the
place to be. Cover Magazine raves that this event is very "Sex
in the City." Cash bar. Signature Drinks - try our own Biltmoretini!
Bring friends! Please RSVP www.thursdaysatthebiltmore.com.
THU
APR 17
"Celebrity Bartender" Donald Huffner, Jr. of Equity Office
Properties @ 191 Club
Charity
? Crossroads Community Ministries Crossroads Community Ministries
is the outgrowth of two former ministries - St. Luke's Episcopal
Church Community Kitchen and Angels Over Atlanta. Since its beginning
in 1973, Crossroads has served more than 2 million meals to more
than 150,000 of Atlanta's homeless. The ministry serves, on average,
more than 65,000 meals a year.
Click here for details: http://191-club.com/NetCal_Club/nc04172003.htm
THU
APR 17
Francine Reed @ Blue Trout 8p
The
Blue Trout
554-Piedmont
Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 685.9575
www.eatbluetrout.com
FRI
APR 18 through SAT APR 19
Francine Reed @ Blue Trout 9p
The
Blue Trout
554-Piedmont
Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 685.9575
www.eatbluetrout.com
SAT
APR 19
The National Job Fair @ Georgia World Congress Center
For
more information contact Ken Wimberly at (404) 244-1777.
The Georgia World Congress
Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd, NW
Atlanta, GA 30313-1591
(404) 223-4000
http://www.gwcc.com/
SUN APR 20
JAZZ IT UP WITH EASTER BRUNCH @ DAILEY’S 11:30a
Entrées
will be served a la carte with prices ranging from $8.99-$14.99.
The Obie Jesse Trio will perform live jazz to entertain diners.
The menu includes items such as Traditional Eggs Benedict with Home
Style Potatoes and Apple Smoked Bacon, Georgia Mountain Trout with
Creamy Apple Grits and Sautéed Spinach, Buttermilk Biscuits
topped with Sausage Gravy served with Scrambled Eggs and Fresh Fruit,
and Pecan Chicken Salad served with Fresh Fruit and Banana Bread.
The regular menu featuring Comfortable American Food will be served
for dinner on Easter Sunday from 5:30-11 p.m. Reservations are suggested
and may be made by calling 404-681-3303 or visiting www.OpenTable.com.
Dailey's
17 International Boulevard
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 681-3303
http://greathospitalityrestaurants.com/Daileys/
MON
APR 21
WWE RAW @ Philips Arena 7:45p
Philips
Arena
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 878-3000
http://www.philipsarena.com/
MON
APR 21
"The Basics of BioTerrorism" @ SciTrek 7p
BioTerrorism
-- What is it? How will it affect us? What can we do in case of
an attack? The answers to these questions and many more will be
answered by CDC Director, Dr. Julie Gerberding, in a one-hour lecture
for SciTrek visitors. The lecture will not only cover the basics
of bioterrorism, but it will also help educate individuals on the
proper actions to take in case of an attack. The cost of the lecture
is free to the general public. If you would like to reserve a space,
please RSVP to marketing@scitrek.org or 404-522-5500 x206.
SciTrek
- Georiga's Techonology Adventure
407
Piedmont Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
http://www.scitrek.org/
MON APR 21
American Institute of Wine & Food Gala @ Hilton Atlanta 7p
The annual AIWF Gala will sparkle
in the newly renovated Crystal Ballroom at the Hilton Atlanta on
Monday, April 21, 2003. Guests will sample cuisine from Atlanta’s
premier chefs and caterers and beers, wines and spirits from leading
merchants at the gala presented by the American Institute of Wine
& Food (AIWF) Atlanta Chapter.
There also will be cooking demonstrations, culinary and wine-related
merchandise for sale, a silent auction, a live band, and dancing
during the gala from 7 to 11 p.m. Cocktail attire is suggested.
Proceeds will benefit the chapter’s culinary scholarship fund.
Tickets are $40 for AIWF members and $45 for non-members. Valet
parking is included. Reservations are required by April 11. To make
reservations, mail checks payable to AIWF to P.O. Box 12491, Atlanta,
GA 30355-2491 or charge by credit card by calling 678-646-0369.
Visa and MasterCard accepted. For more information about AIWF, visit
www.aiwf.org.
Hilton Atlanta
255 Courtland Street
Atlanta GA, 30303
(404) 221-6339
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