Thursday, February 6, 2003 - NBA ALL
STAR WEEKEND!
This week is all about sports...and it begins tonight at the
Horizon Awards! This
first class event provides the "World of Sports Business"
with an annual recognition forum to celebrate the accomplishments
of the thought-leaders and innovators from the $250 billion
sports industry.
This event is sold out, but catch it LIVE on
the web from downtownATL at http://www.thehorizonawards.com/
Being the First Thursday of the month - yep! - it's also Turner's
First Thursdays Downtown Arts Walk - a self-guided tour
of galleries, historic districts of Downtown and even includs
discounts at various discounts at Downtown restaurants! A
special highlight this month is the Friends of the Central
Atlanta Library (FOCAL)'s membership kickoff featuring "Stand-Up
Poetry" with selected readings by Tom Key at - of course
- Central
Library.
The Georgia World Congress Center features the NBA's
Jam Session all weekend long. The Jam Session is interactive
basketball
theme park that promises over 300,000 square feet of activities
that capture the sights, sounds and action of the NBA. Nelly
and Ja Rule will join Atlanta's own Jermaine Dupri and Jagged
Edge as performers at Club
NBA - a live music stage at the 2003 NBA All-Star Jam
Session.
On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, go to Underground
Atlanta for one
of the largest 3-day celebrations in the city! FUBU and Snoop
Dogg have raised the stakes when it comes to All-Star parties
theyre taking over Underground
Atlanta for three after-hours parties!
Tickets are $50 for General Admission and up to $150 for VIP
Package which includes free drink specials and catering by
Legendary Events.
Then, after the BIG
GAME wrap up the BIG weekend at Mumbo
Jumbo for the All
Star Closing Party.
There are tons of parties going on around town to celebrate
the fact that the basketball All-Star game
is in town. For an EXCELLENT summation one stop shop check
out Kim Lichtenstein's "All
Star Update" on Atlanta
Illustrated
Hope to see yall real soon
downtownATL!
- The downtownATL Staff
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THU FEB 6 - The Horizon Awards @ Sheraton Atlanta Hotel -
5:30p
THU FEB 6 - Turner's First Thursdays
THU FEB 6 - Membership Kick-off Event with Tom Key @ Central
Atlanta Library 7p
THU
FEB 6 - JEZEBEL'S "Euro Chic Experience" @ Bacar
8p
THU FEB 6 - P. DIDDY ALL STAR PARTY @ Level 3
THU FEB 6 - Island Soul @ Karma 10p
THU FEB 6 - Chocolate Flower Series presents Whild Peach @
Apache Cafe 9p
FEB 6 - FEB 9 - NBA All-Star Jam Session @ Georgia World Congress
Center
FRI
FEB 7 - SUN FEB 9 - Underground Throwdown @ Underground Atlanta
10p
SUN FEB 9 - T. Woods Jazz Trio Brunch @ Gordon Biersch 11a
SUN FEB 9 - NBA All-Star Game @ Philips Arena
SUN FEB 9 - Single Improv Fans @ Dad's Garage Wanted 6:30p
SUN
FEB 9 - All-Star Closing Party @ Mumbo Jumbo 10p
MON FEB 10 - Square Hatter's @ Agave 6:30p
WED
FEB 12 - Southface's Fifth Annual Visionary Dinner @ Hyatt
Regency 6p
THU FEB 13 - Bon Jovi @ Philips Arena 7:30p
THU FEB 13 - SAT FEB 15 - Valentine's dinner and package
@ Nikolai's Roof
THU FEB 13 - SAT FEB 15 - Trader Vic's Valentine's dinner
package
FRI FEB 14 - Roses for the ladies @ Dailey's & City Grill
FRI FEB 14 - Valentines in Provence @ Eno
FRI FEB 14 - Valentine's Day @ Agave
FRI FEB 14 - Valentine's Day @ Mumbo Jumbo
SAT FEB 15 - Park Full of Ice in Mid February @ Centennial
Olympic Park 1p
SAT FEB 15 - 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Ball 7pm
WED FEB 19 - Wine On Wednesday @ The City Grille 6p
THU FEB 20 - Thursdays at The Biltmore 5p
SAT FEB 22 - Run for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta @ Centennial
Olympic Park
SAT FEB 22 - Winemaker Denise Isenhower @ The City Grille
6:30p
SAT FEB 22 - Motor Sports Supercross @ Georgia World Congress
Center 7p
TUE FEB 25 - The Don Eduardo Tequila Dinner @ Agave
7p
WED FEB 26 - Exclusive Barrelman Club Tasting and Wine Dinner
@ Eno 6p
FEB 20-23; FEB 25 - MAR 2 - Ringling Bros. and Barnum &
Bailey Circus @ Philips Arena
FEB 27 - MAR 2 - The Atlanta Opera's "The Magic Flute"
@ The Fox Theatre
SAT MAR 1 - The Children's Museum of Atlanta Grand Opening
SAT MAR 1 - The Atlanta Wine Show @ The Fox Theatre 1p
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THU
FEB 6
The Horizon Awards @ The Sheraton Atlanta - 5:30p
The 3rd Annual Horizon Awards
Thursday, February 6, 2003
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
This first class event provides the "World of Sports
Business" with an annual recognition forum to celebrate
the accomplishments of the thought-leaders and innovators
from the $250 billion sports industry.
TICKETS:For
ticket or sponsorship information, call 404-586-8510.
This event is SOLD OUT!
...but you can catch it on the web!
http://www.thehorizonawards.com/
The
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
165 Courtland Street at International Blvd.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Phone: (404) 659-6500
http://www.sheratonatlantahotel.com/
THU FEB 6
Turner's First Thursdays
Enjoy art in the city with over a dozen galleries, artist
work spaces and performing art venues. Selected by Atlanta
Magazine as the Best Art Crawl, you should come see what you're
missing. Gallery stops include the APEX museum, the High Atlanta
International Museum or Art and Design and The GSU School
of Art & Design Galleries. For more information visit
http://www.atlantadowntown.net/HavingFun_FirstThursdays.asp
THU FEB 6
Membership Kick-off Event with Tom Key @ The Central Atlanta
Library 7p
Share an evening with us as we introduce the
Friends of the Central Atlanta Library (FOCAL) and enjoy dessert
from City Grill and Dailey's.
The evening will feature "Stand-Up Poetry" with
selected readings by Tom Key. Tom
Key is one of the Southeast's best known actors and one of
the creators
of "Cotton Patch Gospel," along with the late singer
songwriter, Harry
Chapin. Tom has a long career in film, television and on stage.
* FREE for Friends of the Central Atlanta Library (memberships
available at
the door starting at $20)
* $10 for non-members If you join that evening, your $10 admission
will be
applied to your membership fee.
RSVP: bethaynes@theatricaloutfit.org
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
THU FEB 6
JEZEBEL'S "Euro Chic Experience" @ Bacar 8p
We
hope your calendars are marked for another FABULOUS JEZEBEL
event tomorrow night at Bacar Restaurant and Lounge
Thursday, February 6, 2003 8:00pm-until
Bacar is introducing this new Euro Chic experience to all
who enjoy an upscale and intriguing ambiance. TURI Vodka will
be flowinig with free cocktails from 8-9pm
and DJ Damien will be mixing the imported sounds of Euro nightlife.
Bacar is located on 654 Peachtree Street adjacent to The Fox
Complimentary parking available at The Georgian Terrace. http://www.jezweb.com
Bacar
654 Peachtree St
Atlanta GA 30308
(404) 885-7505
http://www.bacaratlanta.com/
THU
FEB 6
P. DIDDY ALL STAR PARTY @ Level 3
Held in conjunction with AG Entertainment.
Level
3 Night Club
218 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 223-6241
THU FEB 6
Island
Soul @ Karma 10p
All stars will be at Karma! Admission is $20, ladies free
before 12am. Spinning hip-hop, reggae, go go, and soul.
Karma
79a
Poplar Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404)577-6967
THU FEB 6
Chocolate Flower Series presents Whild Peach @ Apache Cafe
9p
Special guest Pastor Troy
Apache
Café
64 Third St NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: (404) 876-5436
http://www.apachecafe.info
FEB 6 - FEB 9
NBA All-Star Jam Session @ Georgia World Congress Center
Jam Session is an interactive basketball theme park that promises
over 300,000 square feet of activities that capture the sights,
sounds and action of the NBA. Jam Session gives fans of all
ages the opportunity to slam dunk a basketball; launch a jump
shot from a trampoline; play bungee basketball; make personalized
trading cards; test their trivia skills and experience the
latest multi-media electronic basketball games as well as
non-stop entertainment and much, much more!
The
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International
Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313-1591
(404) 223-4000
http://www.gwcc.com
FRI FEB 7 - SUN FEB 9
Underground Throwdown @ Underground Atlanta 10p
Get
Ready Atlanta! All-Star Weekend is right around the corner
and Underground Atlanta will be the backdrop for one of the
largest 3-day celebrations in the city! FUBU and Snoop Dogg
have raised the stakes when it comes to All-Star parties
theyre taking over Underground Atlanta for three after-hours
parties!
You
wont want to miss a night at Underground Atlanta as
celebrities, musicians and sports figures come together and
celebrate All-Star Weekend. Known for their clothing line
and their star-studded parties, FUBU start the weekend right
with Platinum FUBU Friday. Worn by LL Cool J, Lenox Lewis
and many other celebrities, FUBU fanatics will get the weekend
party started with one of fashions hottest lines!
Saturday
goes into overdrive with Snoop Dogg and his girls gone wild!
Watch as music and fashion mesh for the launch of Snoop Doggs
new clothing line called SDC. New to Atlanta, Snoops line
of clothing will be the party buzz and the attire of choice
by many of the nights guests. Sunday wraps up the 3-day
party with ladies getting in free until 11pm.
Join
the Boston Celtics Tony Delk; the Atlanta Hawks
Theo Ratliff; Miami Heats Travis Best; Nykesha Sales
of the WNBAs Orlando Miracle; Terrell Owens of the San
Francisco 49ers; Undisputed Middle Weight Champion Bernard
Hopkins; Nate Morris of Boyz II Men; Actor Terrence Howard;
Tigger from BETs The Basement and many more.
Interscope recording artist Ms. Jade, currently signed to
top producer Timbalands Beat Club Records label, will
also perform. Dont be surprised if one or more of the
top artists Timbaland has worked with, including Missy Elliott
and Bubba Sparxxx, join Ms. Jade during her All-Star Weekend
performance.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 24 and can be purchased
at all Sport Avenue locations while supplies last. Tickets
are $50 for General Admission and up to $150 for VIP Package
which includes free drink specials and catering by Legendary
Events
Ladies in free until 11pm Friday and Sunday nights only
Underground
Atlanta
50 Upper Alabama Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 523-2311, ext. 7025
http://www.underatl.com/
SUN
FEB 9
T. Woods Jazz Trio Brunch @ Gordon Biersch 11a
Join
the trio at Gordon Biersch for brunch, 12 noon to 3pm, this
Sunday, Feb 9 (404 870 0805).
Gordon Biersch
848 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA. 30308
(404) 870-0805
http://www.gordonbiersch.com/restaurants/atlanta.html
SUN FEB 9
NBA All-Star Game @ Philips Arena
Philips
Arena
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 878-3000
http://www.philipsarena.com/
http://www.nba.com/hawks/allstar2003/?nav=TextNavBar
SUN
FEB 9
All-Star Closing Party @ Mumbo Jumbo 10p
Wind down the weekend in style!
Dominique Wilkins and friends are hosting the All-Star Closing
party at Mumbo Jumbo (a premier Atlanta restaurant and nightclub
featuring an eclectic lounge, expansive bar and intimate upstairs
VIP room). This is The closing party where you'll find
all the NBA Stars and BIG celebrities!
Time:
10:00pm - 3:00am
Ticket Cost: $60.00 SPECIAL PRICE
http://www.mdesigninc.com/nique/html/nique.html
Mumbo
Jumbo
89 Park Place NE
Atlanta, GA 30303-2510
(404) 523-0330
http://www.mumbojumbo-atl.com/
SUN FEB 9
Single Improv Fans @ Dad's Garage Wanted 6:30p
Single Atlantans Desperately seeking humor? Whether you are
an SWF, SBM, DHF or any other acronym - come join your fellow
SIFs (Single Improv Fans) for a fun night of Improv at Dad's
Garage!
6:30 - 8pm SIF Happy Hour
8pm Improv Show
$15 per person (Admission includes Improv show, free happy
hour drink, appetizers and 2-for-1 passes to an upcoming show
at Dad's Garage).
Contact Dad's Garage now to reserve your seat next to another
SIF! 404.523.3141 ext. 201
Dad's
Garage
280 Elizabeth Street, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 523-3141
http://www.dadsgarage.com
MON FEB 10
Square Hatter's @ Agave 6:30p
Join us for a "Square Hat" family style dining experience
at Agave. Agave is located in Cabbage Town minutes away from
Downtown & Virginia Highland next to the Cotton Mill lofts
at the corner of Boulevard and Carroll Street.
Agave is named after the blue Agave plant, the source of the
finest, premium tequilas in the world. The restaurant is a
unique concept that blends southwestern cooking with an extensive
wine list, tequila bar and exceptional service.
Cost - $40 INCLUSIVE (tax, gratuity, 3-course meal, two glasses
of wine)
Check-in/Cocktails - 6:30 PM
Dinner - 7:30 PM
Agavé
Historic Grant Park
242 boulevard SE
404.588.0006
http://www.agaverestaurant.com
WED FEB 12
Southface's Fifth Annual Visionary Dinner @ Hyatt Regency
6p
Southface Energy Institute and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of
Commerce
present the 2003 Visionary Dinner. Enjoy wines paired with
each of the
five sensuous, organic courses created by nationally renowned
chefs. Wine
country chef John Ash, Larry Ammons of Bang Restaurant and
the Hyatt
Regency Atlanta chefs' creations will demonstrate delicious
possibilities
on the sustainable front. The dinner also includes keynote
speaker Lester
Brown who is founder of Worldwatch Institute. According to
the Washington
Post, Brown is "one of the world's most influential thinkers."
Hear an
inspiring message, experience a fabulous meal and mingle with
business
community leaders at the fifth annual Visionary Dinner. Business
Attire.
Savor the sustainable table and be inspired! Visit www.southface.org
or
call (404) 872-3549 to RSVP or find out about corporate tables.
Hyatt
Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303-1294
404-577-1234 (ask for restaurant reservations)
http://www.atlantaregency.hyatt.com
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
THU FEB 13 - SAT FEB 15
Valentine's dinner and package @ Nikolai's Roof & Hilton
Atlanta
Voted "Most Unforgettable Restaurant" in 2002 by
Where Atlanta Magazine, Nikolais Roof graces the 30th
floor of Hilton Atlanta. The AAA Four Diamond restaurants
Valentine's dinner for two includes a six-course menu featuring
French Continental cuisine with Russian influences created
by Chef de Cuisine Johannes Klapdohr. Wine pairings by Sommelier
Christophe Orlarei are also offered.
The special dinner is $80 per person. A pairing of four wines
is an additional $30 per person. Taxes and gratuities are
not included. Seatings for dinner are on the half-hour from
5:30-10 p.m. There is complimentary valet parking for dinner
guests.
The Valentine's romance package features the six-course dinner
for two at Nikolai's Roof with four wine pairings and overnight
deluxe accommodations at Hilton Atlanta that includes a bottle
of champagne in the room after dinner and breakfast in bed
the next morning. The package is $400 per couple, plus tax
and gratuity.
Nikolai's Roof 30th floor Hilton Atlanta 255 Courtland Street
NE Atlanta, GA 30303 404-221-6362 (reservations)
Nikolai's
Roof
(located
on the 30th floor of Hilton Atlanta)
255 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-221-6362
http://hiltonatlanta.citysearch.com/
THU FEB 13 - SAT FEB 15
Trader Vic's and Hilton Atlanta offering Valentine's dinner
and hotel package
The four-course, Luau-style Valentine's dinner at Trader Vic's
prepared by Executive Chef John Liu is $42 per person. For
an additional $24 per person, the restaurant's famous Mai
Tai and champagne will be served. Taxes and gratuities are
not included. Parking for dinner guests is complimentary.
The hotel package includes the four-course, Luau-style dinner
for two at Trader Vic's with Mai Tais and champagne, as well
as over-night deluxe accommodations for two at Hilton Atlanta
with a bottle of champagne in the room after dinner and breakfast
in bed the following morning. The cost is $300 per couple,
plus taxes and gratuities.
Seatings 5:30-10 pm
Trader
Vic's
255 Courtland Street (inside the Hilton
Atlanta)
Atlanta GA, 30303
(404) 221-6339
http://www.tradervics.com/restaur1.htm
FRI FEB 14
Roses for the ladies @ Dailey's & City Grill
Dailey's & City Grill in downtown Atlanta will give the
ladies each a rose at dinner on Valentine's Day Friday, February
14.
City Grill will offer a romantic dinner for lovers featuring
food to warm the body and the soul and a special Valentine-themed
desert. Three-, four- and five-course prix-fixe dinners will
be available for $45, $55 and $65 a person, excluding tax
and gratuity.
At Dailey's Restaurant and Bar, 17 International Boulevard,
sweethearts can dine and dance the night away to live music.
Dinner will be served at City Grill from 6 to 10 p.m. and
at Dailey's from 5:30 to midnight.
Dailey's
17 International Boulevard
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-681-3303
http://greathospitalityrestaurants.com/Daileys/
The
City Grill
50 Hurt Plaza
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404)524-2489
http://greathospitalityrestaurants.com/citygrill/
FRI FEB 14
Valentines in Provence @ Eno
A Special Valentine's Day menu in addition to our regular
menu, 3 & 5-course prixe fix menus. $36 and $62 per person,
wines priced separately. Advance reservation suggested.
Eno
800 Peachtree St
Atlanta, GA 30308-1245
(404) 685-3191
http://www.eno-atlanta.com/
FRI FEB 14
Valentine's Day @ Agave
We have 3 seatings available for
reservations: 5:30, 7:15, & 9:00pm
In addition to our normal menu, we will have some great specials
on food & wine!
Agavé
Historic Grant Park
242 boulevard SE
404.588.0006
http://www.agaverestaurant.com
FRI FEB 14
Valentine's Day @ Mumbo Jumbo
An oasis in downtown Atlanta, Mumbo
Jumbo's dining room provides a mystical atmosphere for amour.
Live music and fine cuisine meld in a romantic embrace for
this special occasion. Renowned chef Shaun Doty has created
a special four course prix-fixe menu for the evening
that is assured to thoughtfully provoke the senses.
Price: $65/person without wines
$90/person with wines
(prices do not include tax or gratuity)
Seating begins at 5:30
Reservations Suggested
Valet Parking available
Mumbo
Jumbo
89 Park Place NE
Atlanta, GA 30303-2510
(404) 523-0330
http://www.mumbojumbo-atl.com/
SAT FEB 15
Park Full of Ice in Mid February @ Centennial Olympic Park
1p
The temperature may be climbing,
but winter will be in full swing at
Centennial Olympic Park during the Winter Ice Festival on
Feb 15. From 1 to
5 p.m., students and instructors from Chattahoochee Technical
College will
demonstrate their carving talent and create 25 ice sculptures.
Throughout the festival you can have your picture taken as
a snowflake, wrap
your fingers around a warm cup of hot chocolate or coffee
and enjoy roasted
nuts and pastries prepared by the college's culinary students.
Best of all,
the event is free and fun for the whole family!
Centennial
Olympic Park
404.222.PARK (7275)
http://www.centennialpark.com/
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.
WED FEB 19
Wine On Wednesday @ The City Grille 6p
Featuring nibbles with savory cow's milk cheeses. Chef's Graham,
Robyn, and Bill have been cooking up a plethora of ways to
melt cheese. For $19, we hope you can find the time to sample
lovely wines and these delicious recipes.
The
City Grill
50 Hurt Plaza
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404)524-2489
http://greathospitalityrestaurants.com/citygrill/
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
SAT FEB 22
Run for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta @ Centennial Olympic
Park
10K - 8 am
2K Family Run/Walk - 8:05 am
5K Run/Walk - 9:15 am
$18 - Early Registration Discounted rate - visit www.active.com
or www.choa.org/run.
Centennial
Olympic Park
404.222.PARK (7275)
http://www.centennialpark.com/
SAT
FEB 22
Winemaker Denise Isenhower @ The City Grille 6:30p
Denise
and Chef Graham will be pairing a four-course meal with four
award winning wines from Walla Walla Wine Country, a steal
at $75. We hope to see you there (6:30 reception, 7:00 dinner).
The
City Grill
50 Hurt Plaza
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404)524-2489
http://greathospitalityrestaurants.com/citygrill/
SAT
FEB 22
Motor Sports Supercross @ Georgia World Congress Center 7p
Main Event Starts - 7:00 pm
Doors Open/Practice Qualifying - 12:30 pm
TICKET PRICES
Gold Level - $40 all seats
Treadheads - $10 all seats
(All seats $2 more on Day Of Show)
The
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International
Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313-1591
(404) 223-4000
http://www.gwcc.com
TUE FEB 25
The Don Eduardo Tequila Dinner @ Agave 7p
a p p e r t i f - Don Eduardo Silver Traditional Margaritas
a p p e t i z e r - Crawfish, mushroom, onion, basil &
mild cheddar stuffed jumbo poblano chile relleno over a New
Mexico Red Chile with a corn,avocado tomato relish, lime &
rosemary. Don Eduardo Anejo Top Shelf Margarita served
E n t r e e - Shrimp, crab & crawfish green chile cake
topped with jumbo fresh seared garlic & cilantro sea scallops
over a tequila citrus cream with steamed red chile little
neck clams. Don Eduardo Anejo Margatini served in a keepsake
glass
D e s s e r t - Homemade Don Eduardo Silver Tequila Ice Sorbet
with lime drizzle, ripe blackberries & mint.
Complimentary Don Eduardo shots available after dinner along
with items raffled off! $60.00
per person plus tax & gratuity.
Agavé
Historic Grant Park
242 boulevard SE
404.588.0006
http://www.agaverestaurant.com
WED FEB 26
Exclusive Barrelman Club Tasting and Wine Dinner @ Eno 6p
Fine Wines From The Great Crus of Italy, with the famed Marc
De Gracia and Antonio Morescalchi, of Altos de Medrano. Tasting
in the Cellar; dinner at 7pm in Eno's Wine Room. Join members
for a spectacular evening of food and wine. Tasting only -
$25; Tasting and dinner - $75 (includes 3 course dinner and
4 wines along with commentary from our special guests). Club
discount for dinner applies. Limited space available.
Eno
800 Peachtree St
Atlanta, GA 30308-1245
(404) 685-3191
http://www.eno-atlanta.com/
FEB
20-23; FEB 25 - MAR 2
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus @ 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
FEB
27 - MAR 2
The Atlanta Opera's "The Magic Flute" @ The Fox
Theatre
Follow the sound of Tamino's magical flute and Papagano's
silver bells to the fairy-tale world of Mozart's "The
Magic Flute", where good triumphs over evil, light defies
darkness, and love conquers all.
The
FOX Theatre
660 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-881-2100
http://foxtheatre.org/
SAT MAR 1
The Children's Museum of Atlanta Grand Opening
The museum, located at the intersection of Centennial Olympic
Park Drive and
Baker Street, is focused on providing an environment where
fun and learning
are synonymous. Upon entering, families are invited to put
their
imagination to the test as they participate in critical thinking
activities,
such as becoming a gardener, collaborating on building a giant
maze or being
the architect of a sand castle. They can pretend to be the
next Monet and
paint on the walls, learn to dance, even make their own musical
instruments.
With all the different hats children can put on, learning
history, social
studies, science, math, geography and cultural arts becomes
a fun and
exciting experience that parents will enjoy, too!
The Children's Museum of Atlanta will be open daily from 10
am - 5 pm
Admission is $11 per person, children under the age of two
are free
Groups will enjoy a discounted rate and family membership
packages.
Due to the size of the exhibits and space, advance reservations
are strongly
encouraged. For more information and to purchase tickets,
please visit the
museum's Web site at www.imagineit-cma.org.
SAT
MAR 1
The Atlanta Wine Show @ The Fox Theatre 1p
The Atlanta Wine Show will feature fine wines from around
the world. Attendees can sample these wines and taste delicacies
from Atlantas finest restaurants. A number of wine seminars
and a silent auction benefiting the Starlight Childrens
Foundation will be held throughout the event. Live Jazz will
be performed through the day, and WJZZ FM will be broadcasting
from the event. For more show information and online registration,
please visit www.AtlantaWineShow.com.
The organizers of the Atlanta Wine Show are very proud and
excited about the shows charity program. A number of
excellent Atlanta Charities will benefit from the show including
the Starlight Foundation, The Leukemia Lymphoma Foundation,
The Atlanta Community Food Bank and The Ronald Macdonald House.
A portion of all online ticket sales will go to these fine
organizations. People registering online can select which
organization they would like their donation to go to. Ticket
prices are $40 online and $50 at the door.
The
FOX Theatre
660 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-881-2100
http://foxtheatre.org/
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