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MAY 13-15
Downtown Atlanta Beach Volleyball Tournament
THE HOTTEST BEACH EVENT OF THE SUMMER COMES TO WOODRUFF PARK IN
DOWNTOWN ATLANTA COURTESY OF CENTRAL ATLANTA PROGRESS!
SAND, SUN AND A LITTLE BIT OF COMPETITIVE SPIRIT WELCOME THE FIRST
ATLANTA BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT!
WHAT: Downtown Atlanta Beach Volleyball Tournament presented in
partnership with the 4th Annual Downtown Neighborhood Festival and
Tour of Lofts by Central Atlanta Progress
WHEN: Friday, May 13 from Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 14 from Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 15 from Noon to 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Atlanta's Woodruff Park
Admission is free
WHO: Tournament is produced and regulated by Volleyball Atlanta.
Prospective competitors may contact Central Atlanta Progress for
more information.
Grab your sunscreen, and get ready to play tough, because Atlanta's
athletic scene is about to become one sport larger this summer!
The first Downtown Atlanta Beach Volleyball tournament will take
place in Downtown Atlanta's Woodruff Park from Friday, May 13th
to Sunday, May 15th.
For this three-day period in May, Woodruff Park will transform its
traditional park environment into a sandy, beach oasis where spectators
and fans will revel in Atlanta‚s toughest, beachwear-clad
competitors battling it out for the champion spot.
Atlanta needs a fun-in-the-sun event that is different from everything
else happening this summer, commented Central Atlanta Progress Vice
President of Marketing Wilma Sothern. With a beach area in the middle
of Downtown and stiff competition from a collection of the city‚s
best athletes, the Downtown Atlanta Beach Volleyball Tournament
is going to be the event in May no one will want to miss!
With 20 doubles round robin matches that will be seeded for a single
elimination play-off, the tournament will feature non-stop action
throughout the weekend. Volleyball Atlanta, Atlanta's foremost volleyball
league, will regulate and produce the tournament.
About the Atlanta Beach Volleyball Tournament
Founded in 2005 by Central Atlanta Progress, the Atlanta Beach Volleyball
Tournament is a new summer event for Downtown Atlanta. Taking place
in a transformed beach area in Woodruff Park Friday, May 13th, 2005
through Sunday, May 15th, 2005, the tournament will feature Atlanta‚s
top volleyball competitors in a stiff competition leading up to
a single elimination play-off produced and regulated by Volleyball
Atlanta.
http://www.centralatlantaprogress.org/HavingFun_Volleyball.asp
Woodruff Park
Peachtree Street at Auburn Avenue
http://www.atlantadowntown.com/woodruffpark.asp
May 14-15
10th Annual Downtown Festival and Tour of Lofts
The 10th Annual Downtown Festival and Tour of Lofts will held on
Saturday, May 14th and Sunday, May 15th, 2005. The event being run
this year by the Atlanta Downtown
Neighborhood Association (ADNA) in association with Central
Atlanta Progress. It will feature a tour of some of Downtown
Atlanta’s most unique residential properties, including lofts,
condominiums, live/work spaces and apartments. The tour will run
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 - 6 p.m. on Sunday.
The Downtown Neighborhood Festival, which will be located along
Broad, Walton, and Luckie Streets, will include live entertainment
on two stages, an artist market, a children’s area, a beer
garden and other activities designed to showcase Downtown Atlanta
living.
http://www.atlantadna.org/festival/index.html
MAY
3 thru JUN 12
Theatrical Outfit Presents “Hank Williams: Lost Highway”
@ Balzer Theatre at Herren’s
Theatrical Outfit opened its new theater home at 84 Luckie Street
in December and is launching its final show in this compact inaugural
season. Straight
from a wildly successful Off-Broadway run, Theatrical Outfit presents
a new musical about this Southern legend. This show received fabulous
reviews in New York and is sure to be a hot property for major theaters
across the country. See it first on the Balzer Theater stage.
By Randall Myler and Mark Harelik
Previews May 3, 4, 5, 6
Opens May 7
Runs Tuesday ˆ Sunday through June 12
Evenings 7:30, Sunday matinee 2:30
Sponsored by Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Photo credits: Theatrical Outfit
Dan Trianflou (Ellard Simms) and John Benzinger (Charlie, The Foreigner)
Chris Kayser (Froggy LeSueur) and Jill Jane Clements (Betty Meeks)
All productions will be at the brand new Balzer Theater at Herren's,
located at 84 Luckie Street in downtown Atlanta. Evening shows are
at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:30. To purchase tickets, call Theatrical
Outfit at 678 528-1495, on-line at www.theatricaloutift.org or,
buy in person at the Balzer Theater at Herren‚s Box Office,
84 Luckie Streets (corner of Luckie and Forsyth Streets, Downtown
Atlanta.) The newly renovated space in the former Herren's Restaurant
building is a state-of-the-art, 200-seat theater that has been designed
to meet the highest levels of patron comfort, energy efficiency
and environmentally sensitive design.
Theatrical Outfit is a not for profit 501 (c) 3 organization supported
by private and public funding along with ticket sales revenue. Major
support is provided by the Fulton County Commission through the
Fulton County Arts Council, City of Atlanta, Bureau of Cultural
Affairs, the Georgia general Assembly through the Georgia Council
for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Balzer
Theatre at Herren's
84 Luckie Street
Atlanta, GA
404-571-5257, x13
http://www.theatricaloutfit.org/
WED
MAY 11 thru SAT JULY 9
Design (Isn’t Equal To, Greater Than, Less Than) Art @ Museum
of Design
Opening Reception: Thursday April 7 6:00-9:00 to coincide with Turner
First Thursdays downtown gallery stroll. An exploration of the virtually
unknown design works by significant Minimalist and post-Minimalist
artists including: Dan Flavin, Donald Judd, Sol LeWitt, Joel Shapiro,
Barbara Bloom, Rachel Whiteread, and many more... Curated by the
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, the exhibition is the first
by an American museum to feature functional objects by these artists.
Museum
of Design Atlanta
Marquis II Tower, Peachtree Center
285 Peachtree Center Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-688-2467
www.museumofdesign.org
WED MAY 11 thru TUE MAY 29
Sheridan's world-famous Restoration Comedy: The Rivals @ New American
Shakespeare Tavern
"Lead the way and we'll precede." You asked for it. After
years of requests, The Tavern is delighted to bring this masterpiece
of Restoration Comedy to life- including the famous Mrs. Malaprop
herself. Irish genius Sheridan takes hilariously accurate aim at
London society's pretentiousness and semi-literacy in a smash hit
that has had more revivals than Elvis. Don't miss out on all of
the fun! $10 Preview May 6.
New
American Shakespeare Tavern
499
Peachtree St
Atlanta GA
(404) 874-5299
http://www.shakespearetavern.com/
WED MAY 11
Wednesday
Wind Down @ Centennial Olympic Park
The best way to get through the workweek and over hump day is by
taking in a free concert! Wednesday WindDown is a popular spring
/ summer event that features live concerts by some of the best music
acts in town. Enjoy everything from jazz to contemporary music performed
live on stage.
Tonight: 911
Band R & B KISS FM
If dinnertime hunger sets in, there’s no need to worry. Food
and drinks are available for purchase at the Fountainside Café,
located in the Visitor Center, and around the amphitheater.
http://www.centennialpark.com/park_events/wwd.html
Centennial
Olympic Park
265 Luckie Street NW
Atlanta, GA
(404) 222-PARK (7275)
http://www.centennialpark.com/
Third
AeA Southeastern "Spirit of Endeavor" Awards Banquet @
The Fox
The AeA will host its third AeA Southeastern "Spirit of Endeavor"
Awards Banquet, on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at the Fox Theatre in
Atlanta, GA. The "Spirit of Endeavor" Awards are open
to the entire technology industry and will honor those people and
companies based in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee,
Alabama and Mississippi who have had significant accomplishments
within the technology industry.
Awards Program Dress Code: Business Dress
The AeA Awards Program categories are as follows:
Outstanding Leadership Award
Technology Entrepreneur Award
Emerging Business Award
Technology Innovation Award
Leadership in Technology Education
Awards Program Dress Code: Business Dress
Tables of ten are available for $1000. To purchase a table please
contact Regina Maddox or use the sponsorship form above. Individual
tickets are $100 each.
http://www.aeanet.org/AeACouncils/serm_awardsprogram.asp
The
Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 881-2100
http://foxtheatre.org/
THU MAY 12
Downtown
Festival and Tour of Lofts VIP Kick Off Party @ America's Mart
The V.I.P. Party
will be held at the Americas Mart ballroom on Thursday, May 12.
Come out and enjoy good food and beverages and help us celebrate
achieving four successive years of the Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood
Association's commitment to Downtown Atlanta.
Tickets: $20
Contact: Beth
Haynes for advance tickets -- Beth.Haynes@TheatricalOutfit.org
http://www.atlantadna.org/festival/index.html
America's Mart
Building 3 - 250 Spring Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
http://www.americasmart.com/
FRI MAY 13
Johnny Mercer Review @ Rialto Theatre 8p
Featuring the legendary Margaret Whiting, Special Musical Revue.
The Rialto
80 Forsyth Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 651-4727
http://www.rialtocenter.org/
SAT MAY 14
10th Annual Downtown Festival and Tour of Lofts
The 10th Annual Downtown Festival and Tour of Lofts will held on
Saturday, May 14th and Sunday, May 15th, 2005. The event being run
this year by the Atlanta Downtown
Neighborhood Association (ADNA) in association with Central
Atlanta Progress. It will feature a tour of some of Downtown
Atlanta’s most unique residential properties, including lofts,
condominiums, live/work spaces and apartments. The tour will run
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 - 6 p.m. on Sunday.
The Downtown Neighborhood Festival, which will be located along
Broad, Walton, and Luckie Streets, will include live entertainment
on two stages, an artist market, a children’s area, a beer
garden and other activities designed to showcase Downtown Atlanta
living.
http://www.atlantadna.org/festival/index.html
Georgia Force vs. Dallas Desperados @ Philips Arena 7p
The
Force victory clinched the club's first-ever Southern Division title
with a 52-40 win over the Tampa Bay Storm last week, which guarantees
a home game in the first round of the playoffs and made the Force
the first team to secure a spot in the 2005 AFL playoffs.
This
Saturday night when the Georgia Force host the Dallas Desperados
for the 2005 regular season home finale, they will do so in tribute
to the tens of thousands of Force fan faithful who have played a
part in this highly successful season.
May 14th will be Fan Appreciation Night and we will be giving away
a host of free gifts to fans in attendance including a trip to the
Cayman Islands, an ATV, a Kiawah Island golf getaway, 2006 Force
season tickets, Force autographed items, Falcons tickets and autographed
items, and much, much more!
Prior to the game, stop by Force Field on Philips Drive for interactive
games for fans of all ages and inside the Arena Falcons players
will be on hand, starting at 6:00pm, to sign autographs!
Fans entering Philips Arena will receive a free 2005 Southern Division
Champions commemorative poster.
Philips
Arena
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 878-3000
http://www.philipsarena.com/
Harmony In Life @ Hard Rock Café
9p
Featuring Atlanta’s Hottest New Band Mahogany Sweets and backing
16 of Atlanta’s greatest local performers.
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
SUN MAY 15
10th Annual Downtown Festival and Tour of Lofts
The 10th Annual Downtown Festival and Tour of Lofts will held on
Saturday, May 14th and Sunday, May 15th, 2005. The event being run
this year by the Atlanta Downtown
Neighborhood Association (ADNA) in association with Central
Atlanta Progress. It will feature a tour of some of Downtown
Atlanta’s most unique residential properties, including lofts,
condominiums, live/work spaces and apartments. The tour will run
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 - 6 p.m. on Sunday.
The Downtown Neighborhood Festival, which will be located along
Broad, Walton, and Luckie Streets, will include live entertainment
on two stages, an artist market, a children’s area, a beer
garden and other activities designed to showcase Downtown Atlanta
living.
http://www.atlantadna.org/festival/index.html
MON MAY 16
Return of Hiphop Cafe & Feed the Homeless
Benefit Concert @ The Black Lion Café
Time: 8pm
Hosted by: Caustic Entertainment and MassAppeal Media
For more info about this event:
http://www.templeofhiphop.org
http://www.hiphopappreciationweek.com
or 770.912.5864
Black Lion Café
253B
Auburn Ave
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-584-5633
http://www.blacklioncafe.com/
TUE MAY 17
DRES THE BEATNIK BEATBOXIN PALOOZA @ Apache
Cafe
BeatBoxin Concert…featuring the hottest Beatboxers from around
the nation.
Time: 10pm
Cost: $10.
Hosted by D.R.E.S. the Beatnik
http://www.templeofhiphop.org
http://www.hiphopappreciationweek.com
Apache
Café
64 Third St NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 876-5436
http://www.apachecafe.info/
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