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Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - Happy
2003!
Wow...what
a busy year already!!! Our apologies for being out of touch,
but we have been working hard to finalize the launch of the
new website: downtownATL.com.
The new site is scheduled to launch Wednesday, February 5
and will include an exciting new newsletter format as well,
so stay tuned!
This week, head over to the Biltmore for Thursdays
at the Biltmore - a great opportunity for networking and
socializing. Afterwards head down to the Blank
Stage Theatre for CASTAWAY:
the GSU Music Fundraiser featuring Five Amazing Bands.
Saturday marks the kick-off the 10th
Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Summit,
which will be an exploration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s
message of service, activism, diversity, and nonviolence.
There are plenty of volunteer opportunities available. On
Sunday and just in time for MLK Day, the Historic
Ebenezer Baptist church re-opens!
For more information on these or other events, check out the
full listing below. Have a great week!
For
happenings outside of the
downtownATL area, "Atlanta
Illustrated" is your ticket. Highlights this week
include...Bravo
at Roy's Restaurant on Thursday, Battle
at the Brewery on Friday, and the Big
Event at Cobb Galleria on Saturday.
Hope to see y’all real soon
downtownATL!
- The downtownATL Staff
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THRU SUN JAN 26 - Ice Skating @ Centennial Olympic Park
WED JAN 15 - Hump Day Getaway @ Halo 5p
THU JAN 16 - Thursdays at The Biltmore 5p
THU JAN
16 - CASTAWAY Music Fest @ Blank Stage Studios - 8p
FRI JAN 17 - SUN JAN 19 - CheerSport National
Cheerleading Championship @ GWCC
SAT,
JAN 18
-
"L'Object Sonore" Opening @ EyeDrum
SAT
JAN 18 – MON JAN 20 - The 10th Annual Martin Luther King,
Jr. Service Summit
SUN JAN 19 - Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church Re-opens 2p
THU JAN 23 - Get Your Game Face On With Gitomer @ Philips
Arena 3:30p
THU JAN 23 - Film: Goin' to Chicago: a Mississippi
Story @ Central Library 7p
FRI JAN 24 - The Schmooze @ Halo 5:30p
SAT JAN 25 - Les Percussions de Guinee @ The Rialto 8p
SAT
JAN 25 - The Penis Dialogues @ Blank Stage Theatre 8p/10:30p
MON JAN 27 - The Pretenders @ The Tabernacle
8p
FRI JAN 31 - Paco Peña Flamenco Dance @ The Rialto
8p
SUN JAN 31 - MAR 16 - The Lion King @ The Atlanta Civic Center
SAT FEB 1 - Jimmy Buffett @ Philips Arena 8p
SAT
FEB 1 - The Penis Dialogues @ Blank Stage Theatre 8p/10:30p
MON FEB 3 - American Marketing Association Marketing Boot
Camp @ Sheraton Atlanta 8a
THU FEB 6 - SUN FEB 9 - NBA All-Star Game
THU FEB 13 - Bon Jovi @ Philips Arena 7:30p
SAT FEB 15 - 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Ball 7pm
THU FEB 20 - Thursdays at The Biltmore 5p
FULL
INFO
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Ice Skating @ Centennial Olympic Park
If you have not had the chance to go ice skating in Centennial
Olympic Park,
you still have time. Rink hours have been extended - every
Thursday through Sunday until Jan. 26 the rink will be open.
90 minutes of skating is $5
Skate rentals are $2
Rink Hours:
Thursday: 5 - 10 p
Friday: 5 - 11 p
Saturday: 10 a - 11 p
Sunday: 12 p - 10 p
Centennial
Olympic Park
404.222.PARK (7275)
http://www.centennialpark.com/
WED JAN 15
Hump Day Getaway @ Halo 5p
Join 3WE for an evening of networking in a relaxed atmostphere
with complimentary appetizers and martini specials and as
always, the Networking Challenge. Valet Parking free before
8p.m. visit www.3weinc.com
for more details.
Halo
Lounge
(at The Biltmore)
817 W. Peachtree St. N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-962-7333
http://www.halolounge.com/
THU JAN 16
Thursdays at The Biltmore
5p
Join us in the lobby of the historic Biltmore for our monthly
cocktail hour as we unveil our new "Biltmoretini"
- our own signature blend! Thursdays at The Biltmore, a cocktail
hour at one of Atlanta's most historic venues, where todays'
business professionals and socialites come together to share
ideas and celebrate special occasions. Cash Bar. Signature
Drinks. Light Hors D'Oeuvres (provided by Chef William Neal).
Free Parking. Great Company. Bring Friends. Visit
www.thursdaysatthebiltmore.com to RSVP.
The
Biltmore
817 W. Peachtree St. N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-962-8700
http://www.dovemgt.com/biltmore.htm
THU JAN 16
CASTAWAY Music Fest Benefit @ Blank Stage Studios - 8p
CASTAWAY: GSU Music Fundraiser features Five Amazing Bands.
The CMENC (College Music Educators National Conference) Benefit
at Blank Stage Studios is going to help GSU students be able
to attend the GMEA (Ga Music Educators Association) Convention
in Savannah later this month. Going to this convention is
beneficial for students in several ways. Fist there are many
workshops for music educators, and future music educators
to learn new innovative teaching methods, and how to run their
music programs. This convention is also a way for student
who are close to graduation find available jobs and submit
resumes to the right people. But more importantly it benfits
YOU, you will be introduced to a amazing blend of up and coming
musical talent in an up and coming venue in Blank Stage. And
Now The Bands:
greenfeeld
greenfeeld has now been playing around town for a year, and
will be performing an acoustic set. With styles ranging from
traditional blues and blue grass, to funk and rock'n roll
come on out and feel the music.green feeld is Harrison "Herbie"
Dorfzaun on sax, Gary Paullo on guitar, Bryan Paulo on bass,
and Brett Winchester on percussion
Chancellor Dugan
Chancellor Dugan has been on the local music scene for several
years. With their electric Rockabilly type sounds they are
sure to be a hit. Come on out and check these guys out.
adams township
adams township originated in Toledo OH as a 3 piece with Tony
Waite on guitar, Todd Krestetter on bass, and Mason Bumgarner
on drums. Later they migrated south to Atlanta where they
added Ben Teach on tenor sax and Jason Pellet on trumpet.
They have played all over the East coast and in Canada. Most
recently they toured the north east with dates in NY
city. With styles ranging from funk to latin, jazz and R&B
these guys are worth coming out to see.
The Soundmen
Based out of Atlanta Ga The SoundMen consist of Will Cordon
on vocals, Jordan Shalloup on sax, Myles Brown on guitar,
Dave Tunkle on bass, and Greg Perry on drums. With styles
ranging from Funk and latin to acid jazz they are truly a
sight to see.
Little Jen
Little Jen has been a DJ on the atlanta dance scene for a
while now. With her style of mixing jazz and funk with popular
dance beats her sound is truly original. Come see her spin.
Tix are $10, $5 with a valid student or facuality I.D.
Blank
Stage Theater
107 Luckie Street, Third Floor
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 247-1375
http://www.blankstage.com/
FRI JAN 17 - SUN JAN 19
CheerSport National Cheerleading Championship @ GWCC
Cheerleading and dance teams compete on a 54 foot wide by
42 foot deep spring competition floor.
The
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International
Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313-1591
(404) 223-4000
http://www.gwcc.com
SAT,
JAN 18
"L'Object
Sonore" Opening @ EyeDrum
Join the excitement at EyeDrum's Art opening of "L'Object
Sonore" this Saturday January 18th. The event is sponsered
By EyeDrum, GA State, and EAAA (Elictric Arts Alliance of
Georgia). This will be third year in a row that EyeDrum has
begun the year with a groundbreaking and crowdpleasing opening.
Last year's opening was a sculpture show the 'Loaf called
the best and biggest show of 2002 and that was in February.
In 2001 Eyedrum began the year with a installation of over
a dozen video artists and was a huge success. In 2003 the
envelope is pushed. The subject is Sound with installations
at EyeDrum and GA State. Please visit http://www.eyedrum.org
for more information and directions.
EyeDrum is at 290 MLK Jr Dr SE, 30312, at the corner of Hill
and MLK across from DaddyDz.
Eyedrum
290 MLK Jr. Ave
Suite 8
Atlanta, GA 30303
404.522.0655
http://www.eyedrum.org
SAT
JAN 18 – MON JAN 20
The 10th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Summit
The service summit is an innovative three-day event exploring
Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.’s message of service, activism, diversity,
and nonviolence.
Participants will explore a history of social activism through
workshops,
performances and participation in volunteer service projects.
All events
are free and open to the public. For more info, please visit
www.HandsOnAtlanta.com/mlk
Please contact DaVida Lee (dlee@HandsOnAtlanta.com) at 404-879-2733
if you
are interested in volunteering or assisting with the event
planning.
SUN JAN 19
Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church Re-opens 2p
Hear personal accounts of the Civil Rights Movement from activist
and King aide, Reverend C.T. Vivian. Vivian and the United
States Naval Academy Gospel Choir headline the official re-opening
ceremony of historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, from 2-3:30pm
at the church. The 79-year-old landmark has been closed since
April 2001 for the first of a two-phase restoration project
that will return the church its 1960s appearance when Dr.
King was co-pastor there. www.nps.gov/malu/
THU
JAN 23
Get Your Game Face On With Gitomer @ Philips Arena 3:30p
Start the new year right! Join Jeffrey Gitomer & The Atlanta
Thrashers for a super sales rally & NHL hockey game! Discover
new selling secrets, networking tips, and tools for building
relationships from Jeffrey Gitomer, then watch our Atlanta
Thrashers do some puck-smacking and hip-checking against the
Ottawa Senators.
Sales Rally from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Thrashers game follows at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $99 per person - Includes seminar and lower level ticket
to the game.
REGISTER ONLINE AT:
http://www.gitomer.com/atlanta,
or call (704) 333-1112.
Sponsored by The Atlanta Thrashers, Atlanta Business Chronicle,
and Kennesaw State University.
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 JAN 23
Film: Goin' to Chicago: a Mississippi Story @ Central Library
7p
Goin' to Chicago chronicles one of the most
momentous yet least heralded sagas of American history - the
great migration of African-Americans from the rural South
to the cities of the North and West. After World War II, four
million black people created a dynamic urban culture outside
the South, changing America forever.
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
FRI JAN 24
The Schmooze @ Halo 5:30p
Join The Schmooze for January's party as we all celebrate
the New Year. Check out our web site at www.schmoozeatl.com
for more details including directions.
Halo
Lounge
(at The Biltmore)
817 W. Peachtree St. N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-962-7333
http://www.halolounge.com/
SAT JAN 25
The Penis Dialogues @ Blank Stage Theatre 8p/10:30p
The Cincinnati Hysterical Society presents the Atlanta premiere
of PENIS DIALOGUES by Adam Antler. It stars the Twin Cities
Pubic Theatre. This touring production takes place Saturday,
January 25 and February 1, 2003, at 8:00 and 10:30 each evening,
at Blank Stage Studios, 107 Luckie, Atlanta.
The premise behind PENIS DIALOGUES is that a group Of envious
male actors are unable to audition for VAGINA MONOLOGUES and
decide to throw together their own show reflecting the far
more shallow male view. The result is a revue of hilarious
comedy sketches, improv, and songs performed by the Atlanta
Pubic Theatre. It satirizes topics such as men, women, theatre
sexuality, censorship, comedy, politics, political correctness,
and the meaning of life.
While VAGINA MONOLOGUES is both funny and poignant, PENIS
DIALOGUES is strictly for laughs. It offers cheap tickets
and cheap laughs. This show is recommended for immature audiences.
PENIS DIALOGUES had its debut in January with sold-out houses
and standing ovations at Cincinnati's Aronoff Center for the
Arts. It was evident to the Hysterical Society that the show's
popularity warranted a tour. It has appeared in Indianapolis,
Pittsburgh, Lexington, Toronto, and other cities where VAGINA
MONOLOGUES has played. Many VAGINA MONOLOGUES patrons attend
the complementary show.
Tickets
are $15 general or $12 for students or anyone furnishing a
VAGINA MONOLOGUES ticket stub. Reservations may be made by
calling 404-222.9499
Blank
Stage Theater
107 Luckie Street, Third Floor
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 247-1375
http://www.blankstage.com/
SAT JAN 25
Les Percussions de Guinee @ The Rialto 8p
The Rialto
80 Forsyth Street
(corner of Forsyth and Luckie Streets)
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-651-4727
http://www.rialtocenter.org/
MON JAN 27
The Pretenders @ The Tabernacle 8p
The Pretenders bridged the gap between punk/new wave and Top
40 pop more than any other band in the late '70s. The group
recorded a series of hard, spiky singles that were also melodic
and immediately accessible. "Loose Screw," the group's
latest album was released in November.
The
Tabernacle
152
Luckie Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-659-9022
http://www.atlantaconcerts.com/tabernacle.asp
FRI JAN 31
Paco Peña Flamenco Dance @ The Rialto 8p
Paco Peña, considered one of the world's greatest flamenco
guitarists, brings his company to the Rialto in a program
called "Flamenco in Concert." Highlighting the power
and passion of southern Spain's song, dance and music, this
program of "pure flamenco" features four guitarists,
one singer, and two flamenco dancers.
The
Rialto
80 Forsyth Street
(corner of Forsyth and Luckie Streets)
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-651-4727
http://www.rialtocenter.org/
FRI
JAN 31 - MAR 16
The Lion King @ The Atlanta Civic Center
The Lion King tells the epic adventures of a young lion cub
named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities
of adulthood and his destined role as king.The performers
utilize an array of masks and puppet techniques to portray
the story's 13 principle characters and dozens of other animals.
The audience is able to see the actor's face, as well as the
mask or puppet.
Atlanta
Civic Center
395 Piedmont Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-523-6275
http://www.atlantaciviccenter.com/
SAT FEB 1
Jimmy Buffett @ Philips Arena 8p
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 FEB 1
The Penis Dialogues @ Blank Stage Theatre 8p/10:30p
The Cincinnati Hysterical Society presents the Atlanta premiere
of PENIS DIALOGUES by Adam Antler. It stars the Twin Cities
Pubic Theatre. This touring production takes place Saturday,
January 25 and February 1, 2003, at 8:00 and 10:30 each evening,
at Blank Stage Studios, 107 Luckie, Atlanta.
The premise behind PENIS DIALOGUES is that a group Of envious
male actors are unable to audition for VAGINA MONOLOGUES and
decide to throw together their own show reflecting the far
more shallow male view. The result is a revue of hilarious
comedy sketches, improv, and songs performed by the Atlanta
Pubic Theatre. It satirizes topics such as men, women, theatre
sexuality, censorship, comedy, politics, political correctness,
and the meaning of life.
While VAGINA MONOLOGUES is both funny and poignant, PENIS
DIALOGUES is strictly for laughs. It offers cheap tickets
and cheap laughs. This show is recommended for immature audiences.
PENIS DIALOGUES had its debut in January with sold-out houses
and standing ovations at Cincinnati's Aronoff Center for the
Arts. It was evident to the Hysterical Society that the show's
popularity warranted a tour. It has appeared in Indianapolis,
Pittsburgh, Lexington, Toronto, and other cities where VAGINA
MONOLOGUES has played. Many VAGINA MONOLOGUES patrons attend
the complementary show.
Tickets
are $15 general or $12 for students or anyone furnishing a
VAGINA MONOLOGUES ticket stub. Reservations may be made by
calling 404-222.9499
Blank
Stage Theater
107 Luckie Street, Third Floor
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 247-1375
http://www.blankstage.com/
MON FEB 3
American Marketing Association Marketing Boot Camp @ Sheraton
Atlanta 8a
Don't Be A Marketing Bore. Today's businesses need their professionals
to understand the basics of marketing now more than ever.
Come to the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel for two days of interactive
sessions on marketing that will help reinforce and focus your
team's marketing skills. Co-sponsored by American Marketing
Association and AMA Atlanta, Marketing Boot Camp is $395 for
AMA Members, $590 for non-members (but that price includes
a one year membership). Register early - class size is limited
and registration is not confirmed until payment is received.
For program & registration information visit http://www.marketingpower.com/bootcamp
The
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
165 Courtland Street at International Blvd.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Phone: (404) 659-6500
http://www.sheratonatlantahotel.com/
THU FEB 6 - SUN FEB 9
NBA All-Star Game
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 FEB 13
Bon Jovi @ Philips Arena 7:30p
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 FEB 15
2nd Annual Mardi Gras Ball 7pm
A black-tie gala held at the Fox Theatre in the Egyptian Ballroom,
benefiting Mustard Seed Communities, which cares for children
with severe disabilities in third world countries. The evening
will consist of a delicious Cajun buffet, silent auction,
live Cajun and Dixeland Jazz music, tableaux, parade, and
masquerade dance. For tickets, call 770-518-5523 or purchase
online at www.mustardseed.com
by February 14, 2003.
THU FEB 20
Thursdays at The Biltmore 5p
Join
us in the lobby of the historic Biltmore for our monthly cocktail
hour as we unveil our new "Biltmoretini" - our own
signature blend! Thursdays at The Biltmore, a cocktail hour
at one of Atlanta's most historic venues, where todays' business
professionals and socialites come together to share ideas
and celebrate special occasions. Cash Bar. Signature Drinks.
Light Hors D'Oeuvres (provided by Chef William Neal). Free
Parking. Great Company. Bring Friends. Visit
www.thursdaysatthebiltmore.com to RSVP.
The
Biltmore
817 W. Peachtree St. N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-962-8700
http://www.dovemgt.com/biltmore.htm
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