OCTOBER 22 - 28

WED OCT 22
Wednesday Night Drinking Club @ Loca Luna 7p
Cost: $5. Portion of proceeds benefit - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. www.wednesdaynightdrinkingclub.com

Loca Luna
836 Juniper - at 6th Street
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 875-4494
http://www.loca-luna.com/





THU OCT 23
Central Atlanta Progress Town Hall Meeting @ Marriott Marquis 7:30a
Want to know who, what, when and how Downtown is changing right before your eyes?
Then plan on attending the CA
P/ADID October Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2003, Marriott Marquis, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. The main agenda topic will be "Imagine Downtown" the recently announced growth strategy planning process with Mayor Franklin, as well as a broad range of smaller briefings from public safety to public spaces, traffic to transportation alternatives, what's entertaining and where it's happening. 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 sign up for the "downtownlive" and add your e-mail address at our web site at www.atlantadowntown.com. Please RSVP richorr@centralatlantaprogress.org by October 21.



THU OCT 23
"Trade Gridlock for Gridiron" GT vs. Maryland Game @ Bobby Dodd Stadium

Want a great way to break up the week? Looking for something fun to do with your co-workers?
Why don't you "Trade Gridlock for Gridiron" and watch Georgia Tech take on Maryland at Bobby Dodd Stadium?
Group tickets are $15 per person for groups of ten or more. Call 404-894-6265 to order your tickets today!



THU OCT 23
2-for-1 Macbeth tickets @ Shakespeare Tavern 6:30p

Macbeth: Witches...prophecy...greed...desire for power...a wife's yearnings
"Double, double, toil and trouble."
Tavern opens Thursdays at 5:15pm for drinks and dinner; the play begins at 6.30.
Regular ticket price is $19.50 on Thursdays. Call or e-mail to purchase your 2 for 1 tickets and mention DowntownATL Newsletter. Subject to availability, so hurry - this play had a sold-out run last October! 2 for 1 does not apply to food and drink or for online ticket purchases. Seating is general admission.


New American Shakespeare Tavern
499 Peachtree St
Atlanta GA
(404) 874-5299
http://www.shakespearetavern.com/





THU OCT 23
"No More Shirley Temples thanks to Mayor Shirley Franklin" Party @ Luxe 5p
Downtown’s hottest new restaurateurs are thrilled to stop serving Shirley Temples and start selling their full bar and eclectic wine list. Owners Bharat Aluri, Mark Halik, Beau McGlamery and Oscar Morales will toast in her honor Thursday, October 23 from 5 – 7 p.m. at a cocktail reception featuring complimentary hors d’oeuvres by Executive Chef Patti Roth.

Luxe (formerly Mumbo Jumbo)
89 Park Place
404-389-0800
Luxerestaurant.com





FRI OCT 24
Downtown Dweller Happy Hour @ Ted's Montana Grill 6p

Ted Turner owns the largest herd of buffalo in North America. He's turned this into his next business venture...think bison burgers...they are supposed to be really healthy for you, so why not try one at this week's Downtown Dweller Happy Hour? Fellow members of the downtownATL 'Crew will be there, mingling with residents of downtown Atlanta for the Downtown Dweller Happy Hour at Ted's Montana Grill downtown. This event is held at different restaurants and bars in downtown Atlanta on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 6:00 until 8:00. We have our venues lined up through the end of the year so be sure to check out our calendar to find out where we'll be next.

Ted's Montana Grill
133 Luckie Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 521-9796
http://www.tedsmontanagrill.com/locations_001.html



FRI OCT 24
Bedhead Pajama Party @ Tin Roof Cantina

Bedhead, "Atlanta's Favorite Cover Band - playing alot of 80's and a little bit of everything else", will be making their first ever Tin Roof appearance on Friday, Oct. 24th. To celebrate the event, we're throwing a PAJAMA PARTY and you're invited! Slip into your favorite sleepwear and join in on the fun. The Cointreau girls will be here with samples and giveaways, Margaritas will be flowing, and we'll have prizes for Sexiest and Cutest 'Jammies. Complimentary coat check and much more.  Cover only $5. Don't miss this one!

Tin Roof Cantina
554-B Piedmont Ave
Atlanta, GA
(404) 876-8882
http://www.tinroofcantina.com





FRI OCT 24
Square Hatter's 2nd Annual Halloween Masquerade Party @ King Plow Arts Center 7:30p

Kick off your 2003 Halloween festivities with our second annual Masquerade Party on Friday, October 24 at Bold American King Plow Art Center. We are not looking for everyone to wear full costumes, but rather normal cocktail party attire with a mask. Costume preferred, but NOT required.

Food Studio at King Plow Arts Center
887 West Marietta St., Studio K-102
Atlanta, GA 30318
404.815.6677
http://www.boldamerican.com/the_food_studio.htm




FRI OCT 24
Friday Night Fights @ Tabernacle 7:30p

It’s Friday Night Fight time in Atlanta. It’s set with a concert/Vegas setting with ProFight Fans and the Cheetah Girls as Ring Card Girls. 8 Pro Fights in 1 night, plus Live DJ.
$100 Seats are on the floor include dinner and waitresses plus the Cheetah Girls tables are VIP on the Floor. Send an email to boxing@woomediaworks.com to reserve a table of 10 and for the catered dinner menu. (Vendors welcome)
visit www.undisputedproductions.com. The Southeast’s Livest Fight Party. The last 4 fights this year have sold out so get your tickets early. Female Boxing also on the card. Tickets are currently on sale for $26, $36 and $100. Ticket stub admits you to the Cheetah Club for the after party. To purchase tickets or tables go by Earwax Records, 565 Spring Street, 404-875-5600 or go online to: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E003737D1B3E45F


The Tabernacle
152 Luckie Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 659-9022
http://www.atlantaconcerts.com/tabernacle.asp

http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/ATL/343/





SUN OCT 26
Hawks Host Fan Fest @ Philips Arena 3p

Join in the NBA "Premier Week" festivities at the 2003-2004 Atlanta Hawks Fan Fest. The event is slated for Sunday, Oct. 26th, from 3 - 6pm in Philips Arena. It is free and open to the public, and you'll be able to catch up with the entire crew, from the players to the dancers.

Philips Arena
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303

(404) 878-3000
http://www.philipsarena.com/





MON OCT 27
Basketball to Business Tip-Off Luncheon 11:30a

The Atlanta Hawks, the Atlanta Sports Council and the Atlanta Business Chronicle invite the local business community to a luncheon to tip-off the 2003-2004 season. Guests will be able to dine with Hawks players, coaches and front office personnel as well as have the opportunity to address members of the team and organization during the Q&A session. The Hawks also will provide guests the opportunity to tour the locker rooms and even shoot a few hoops on the Hawks Sport Court.
The event is slated for Monday, October 27, with registration beginning at 11:30 a.m. Individual tickets cost $35 or you may reserve a table of 10 for $350. The first 20 table buyers will be seated with a Hawks VIP (player, coach or front office executive). To RSVP, please call for 404-878-2858. Visit www.hawks.com for registration information.




TUE OCT 28
Barrelman Wine Tasting & Dinner @ Eno 6p

Tasting - 6:00 p.m.
Dinner - 7:00 p.m.
Featuring Classic Wines of Tuscany
$50 Tasting, $95 dinner (includes 3 course dinner and 3 wines).

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