NOVEMBER 19 - 25

WED NOV 19
Remy Martin 1738 Cognac Sampling @ Carroll Street Cafe 7p
Jazz, space and bass by DJ Jeff Meyers. Artwork by Andrew Lovell. Please call (404) 577-2700 for more information.

Carroll Street Cafe
208 Carroll Street
Cabbagetown, GA
PH: (404) 577-2700




WED NOV 19
Small Batch Bourbons @ City Grill 6:30p

Keep warm at City Grill this Holiday Season with Small Batch Bourbons paired with a Bourbon-inspired five-course dinner on Wednesday, November 19, 2003. Gathering will start at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. The cost is $75 per person including tax and gratuity.
Scott Banks, Jim Beam’s Small Batch Bourbon Specialist will provide commentary on the spirits to be served from Jim Beam’s Small Batch Bourbon Collection. These Bourbons are handcrafted in limited quantities with recipes going back several generations making each Small Batch Bourbon distinctively unique.
During the gathering, Specialty Drinks made with Jim Beam White Label Bourbon will be served along with passed Hors d’oeuvres of Clayburne Gougères followed by Basel Hayden Bourbon and Roasted Rose Gold Potatoes, Grilled Red Onions with Grilled Georgia White Shrimp and Basil Vinaigrette. Next Bakers Bourbon is paired with Herb Marinated Grilled Quail with Chestnut Dumplings and Honey Sauce. Bookers Bourbon accompanied by Ginger Glazed Roasted Duck Breast with Sweet Potatoes and Turnip Greens follows and the crown to the dinner will be Knob Creek Bourbon served with Pecan Semifreddo and Roasted Apples.

The City Grill
50 Hurt Plaza
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 524-2489
http://www.citygrillatlanta.com/




WED NOV 19
Dine Out downtownATL to benefit Operation Smile

Each and every dinner you enjoy will contribute greatly to Operation Smile, throughout the world, Operation Smile volunteers repair childhood facial deformities while building public and private partnerships that advocate for sustainable healthcare systems for children and families. Together, we create smiles, change lives, heal humanity.
In an effort to further raise awareness and funds for his Kilimanjaro Trek benefiting Operation Smile, Kenneth Jones has organized a group of Atlanta's best restaurants to donate a portion of their proceeds for the night. The following downtownATL restaurants have generously agreed to donate 10% of the dinner proceeds from your table:
Agave

LUXE
Sotto Sotto and Fritti



WED NOV 19
World Trade Center & Atlanta Museum of Design Joint Networking Event 5:30p
Please come and enjoy a warm relaxing evening with Atlanta's diverse international business community. This is an opportunity to make valuable business contacts and introduce your colleagues and associates to the international scene that makes Atlanta one of the fastest growing cities in the United States.

World Trade Center
In the Suntrust Plaza
303 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
(404) 880-1550
http://www.wtcatlanta.com/




THU NOV 20
Gold's Gym Grand Opening Party @ Hard Rock Cafe (Velvet Underground) 5p
Downtown Atlanta's Hard Rock Cafe proudly presents the grand opening celbration of Gold's Gym Peachtree. Join Central Atlanta Progress president A.J. Robinson at the ribbon cutting (5:30 p.m.) and mingle with Downtown's finest. Enjoy compliemntary hors d'oeuvres, live music, prizes and giveaways. If you're serious about fitness, take the tour and ask about "Grand Opening" membership prices.

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 NOV 20
Virginia's Heritage Turkey Thanksgiving @ Virginia's
Virginia’s Chef Claudia Nesbit and Slow Food Atlanta will host a special Thanksgiving wine dinner to benefit Slow Food Atlanta’s School Garden Project. The four-course wine dinner will feature rare heritage turkeys, which are raised in keeping with ‘Slow Food’ methods: outside where they can forage, fly and breed naturally. Virginia’s Chef Claudia Nesbit is working to support several small farms that are working hard to bring these turkeys back to the tables of America as well as promote artisanal and locally-grown naturally-harvested food. Seating begins at 7 p.m., $65 (plus tax/tip). Reservations requested. Virginia’s is located at 112 Krog Street Atlanta, GA 30307. Phone is 404.827.9005 and the website is www.virginiasrestaurant.com.

Virginia's
112 Krog St. NE (Lake Ave.)
Atlanta, GA, 30307
(404) 827-9005
www.virginiasrestaurant.com




THU NOV 20
4th Birthday Party @ Eno 6p

ENO restaurant and wine bar in midtown will celebrate its fourth anniversary and offer a six-course white truffle dinner, prepared by Executive Chef Mark Alba, with a rare assemblage of Bruno Giacosa fine wines at 7:30 p.m. The dinner and wine pairings is $130 per person, gratuity and tax not included. Prior to the dinner will be a Giacosa wine tasting in the restaurant‚s wine cellar at 6:30 p.m. for $55. The tasting and dinner is $150. Reservations are required. ENO will also offer a complimentary, celebratory flute of Cava champagne to each dinner guest November 18-22 in honor of the anniversary.


Eno
800 Peachtree St (corner of 5th and Peachtree streets)
Atlanta, GA 30308-1245
(404) 685-3191
http://www.eno-atlanta.com/




THU NOV 20 thru SUN NOV 23
Henry IV, Part II By William Shakespeare @ Shakespeare Tavern

Featuring Maurice Ralston as King Henry IV, Brik Berkes as Prince Hal, and Tony Brown* as Sir John Falstaff. Directed by Jeff Watkins
Shakespeare became the forefather of the sequel by penning the next chapter of our story. As sequels demand, this chapter is filled with even more humor, more rowdy Tavern scenes, more Falstaff, and more rebellion than the first. Here Prince Hal must decide once and for all whether to turn his back on Falstaff, his notorious friends and his ale-inspired antics or whether he will finally become the son and heir to the throne that his father and his country demand. Rarely performed, this “part” is a must-see.


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




FRI NOV 21

ARC's "State of the Region Breakfast" @ Hyatt Regency
Atlanta Business Chronicle invites you to join us for the Atlanta Regional Commission's "State of the Region Breakfast" on Friday, November 21, 2003 (7 - 9 a.m.), at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 265 Peachtree Street.
"The Outlook for the Region" will be the topic of discussion by guest speakers Jack Guynn, President & CEO Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and Raymond Christman President & CEO Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta.
In addition, ARC and the Regional Business Coalition will present the 2003 "Developments of Excellence Awards".
* Tickets: $40.00 each
* Tables (10 seats): $400.00
Purchase tickets and tables on line by Monday, November 17th, at http://www.atlantaregional.com/stateoftheregionbreakfast
Courtesy of your Sponsors: AGL Resources; Atlanta Business Chronicle; Cousins Properties, Inc.; Georgia Power; Georgia Public Television; Turner Broadcasting.

Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA
(404) 577-1234
http://atlantaregency.hyatt.com/




FRI NOV 21
Kickoff of
Let's Do the Holidays Downtown
Let's Do the Holidays Downtown runs November 21, 2003- January 1, 2003. What better way to enjoy the holidays, than in your Downtown! Because of the tremendous success of our Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week and Let's Do Downtown promotions, our hoteliers have decided to create "Let's Do the Holidays Downtown." Many of Downtown Atlanta's finest dining hotels were selected to take part in this fabulous holiday event. Reservations are made by calling the individual hotels and requesting the "Let's Do the Holidays Downtown!" rate.
http://www.atlantadowntown.com/HavingFun_Let'sDoTheHolidays.asp



FRI NOV 21
John Mayer @ Philips Arena 7:30p
Tickets are $35.50.

Philips Arena
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303

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





FRI NOV 21
2nd British Invasion @ The Mark
The Mark hosts the 2nd British Invasion with England's resident from The End, DJ Asad Rizvi launching his new single with U.S guests J-Luv, DJ Inc, Michael Scott and The Mark's own Rareform DJs J-Sol & Tim DeGroot. Doors open at 9pm. $10 cover.

The Mark (formerly Karma)
79a Poplar Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404)577-6967
www.themarkatlanta.com




SAT NOV 22
Doudou N'Diaye Rose and The Drummers of West Africa @ The Rialto 8p
Price $25, $35, $50. Led by the incomparable Doudou N'Diaye Rose, the Drummers of West Africa are the most renowned drum ensemble from their native Senegal. All members of N'Diaye Rose's family, the drummers have toured the capitals of Europe and South America with huge success. N'Diaye Rose and his company of 35 weave together an elaborate tapestry of rhythmical phrases, superimposing them in a complex and elusive pattern, reaching our ears as a fabulous melody and creating real symphonies of drums.

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




SAT NOV 22

Hawks vs. Cavs @ Philips
He's Here! And You Have a Chance to See Him! LeBron James and the Cavaliers come to Atlanta on Nov. 22nd
LeBron James will bring his high-wire act to the ATL on Saturday, Nov. 22nd. As a Nothin' But Net Mail subscriber, the Atlanta Hawks want to give you a chance to get in the door and be part of the magic at Philips Arena. Not only do we want to get you in the door, we want to give you the opportunity to have the best seats in the house! All you have to do is call (404) 827-DUNK, mention the password of "NBN", and you'll have access to all the best seats for what is sure to be one of the most memorable games at Philips Arena. The Atlanta Hawks Ticket office is open from 8:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Representatives will also be available on Saturday, Nov. 8th, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm to take your orders. Wait, there's more. Following the game, you'll be treated to a postgame concert featuring Sevendust, presented by Philips Electronics and Bud Light.
LeBron is just a call away. Don't miss the chance to see JT, Shareef and Theo battle the newest shining star in the NBA. Call (404) 827-DUNK, and mention the password of "NBN" for the best seats available.


Philips Arena
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303

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




SAT NOV 22
Click Celebration of 9 years of Fashion & Beauty @
The Mark 9p
Fashion spectacle by Club Monaco in association with Toni & Guy Salons. Complimentary 3Vodka Martinis from 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Come celebrate 9 years of fashion and beauty in Atlanta with Click Models!

The Mark (formerly Karma)
79a Poplar Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404)577-6967
www.themarkatlanta.com




SUN NOV 23
Def Poetry Jam @ Fox Theatre 3p

Russell Simmons DEF POETRY JAM - the 2003 Tony Award-Winning special theatrical event is an experience that's not to be missed. Nine gifted, young poets speaking from the heart about everything from love to sex, politics and Krispy Kreme donuts.  Tickets are $47.00.

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




SUN NOV 23
Atlanta Falcons vs. Tennessee Titans 4:15p

Tennessee will make its second appearance at the Georgia Dome to face the Falcons. The Titans lost 23-13 in 1996 when they were known as the Houston Oilers. The visit to the Georgia Dome will be the first for Tennessee since losing Super Bowl XXXIV to St. Louis in Atlanta during the 1999 season. The Falcons have met the Titans just once since the team moved from Houston in 1997 and changed from the Oilers to the Titans in 1999. The Falcons played at Tennessee in 1999 and lost, 30-17.

Georgia Dome
285 Andrew Young International Boulevard
Atlanta, GA 30313
For GA Dome: (404) 223-8427
http://www.gadome.com/

For Atlanta Falcons: (404) 223-8000
http://www.atlantafalcons.com

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




MON NOV 24
GSU Bike Rack Dedication @ GSU Student Recreation Center (in front of building) 2p

As Chairman of Central Atlanta Progress from 2001-2003, Dr. Carl Patton led a dedicated pack of CAP members through many challenges in their mission to presenver the vitality of Downtown Altanta. Known by many as "Mr. Downtown," Dr. Patton exerted his leadership and kept everyone on a steady pace as they moved forward into the future. Pleaes join CAP/ADID as they celebrate Dr. Patton's contributions with the deication of a bicyle rack of the Georgia State University Campus in honor of his service ot Downtown, GSU and Central Atlanta Progress. Bicyle racks are an important component of Downtown's transporation and streetscape plans. More than 50 new racks will soon be installed in locations around Downtown.
Parking is available in the "M" deck on Auditorium Place off Courtland Street.
RSVP to Meg Gibson at 404-658-1877 ext. 233 or mgibson@centralatlantaprogress.org

GSU Student Recreation Center
101 Piedmont Avenue
Atlanta, GA




MON NOV 24
Ray's In the City Grand Opening Party @ Ray's In the City 5p

Please join Killer Restaurants in welcoming Ray's In the City to downtown Atlanta from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Ray’s In the City will feature fresh seafood, fresh oysters flown in from both coasts and a sushi and sashimi bar.
For more information visit http://www.atlantadowntown.com/NewsRays.asp


Ray's In the City
240 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA