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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 fourth show in as many months 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 18 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 18 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 18
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: Katermina Mia Quartet/Norma's Jazz RainMaker
Inc.
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/
Spiritual Session in Celebration of “FREEDOM” @ Black
Lion Café
Time: 9pm
Hosted by: MIFOK Organization
http://www.templeofhiphop.org
http://www.hiphopappreciationweek.com
Black Lion Café
253B
Auburn Ave
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-584-5633
http://www.blacklioncafe.com/
THU MAY 19
FRI MAY 20
21st Annual March Of Dimes Dining Out @
downtownATL Restaurants
Mark your calendars for a mouth-watering night to remember! One
of Atlanta's top culinary and best-loved fundraisers Join Gerry
Klaskala - Honorary Chef, and Suzanne Shaw Cashin - Event Chairperson
for a spectacular evening of dinner at one of more than 50 of Atlanta's
top restaurants, followed by a fabulous after-party featuring desserts,
dancing and a spectacular live and silent auction at The Four Seasons
Hotel
Tickets include: 3 Course Meal, Wine and Gratuity and admission
to the After-Party. Guests will pay $85 or $125 per person, depending
on the restaurant chosen. All proceeds will go to the Georgia Chapter
of the March of Dimes.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY! http://www.pennhouseproductions.com/march_dimes/
Participating downtownATL Area Restaurants Include:
Agave
Luxe
Morton's of Chicago
Spice
Sun Dial (Westin Downtown)
CHARLIE
CRUZ @ Latin SOL
FRIDAY, MAY 20th
For 1st time in Atlanta. One of Salsa's rising stars. If you like
Victor Manuelle & DLG you will enjoy Charlie.
Type of music: SALSA
$20 in Advance, $25 day of show
Tickets will go ON SALE in Saturday, April 9th
Available ONLINE thru Ticketmaster
All Night Event - 21 & Over - Dress Cosmopolitan
Listen a sample of CHARLIE CRUZ
AMARTE ES UN PROBLEMA
UN CHICO MALO
AHE
For more about the artist visit
www.CharlieCruz.com
Fenay Cruz's son Charlie was born in Puerto Rico and raised in the
U.S. At a young age, while living in New Jersey, Charlie Cruz was
strongly influenced by salsa. Soon the enthusiastic teenager started
participating as a vocalist in his father's band. Back in Puerto
Rico, Charlie Cruz joined Domingo Quiñones' collective act
in 1996. After taking singing lessons, the artist debuted with Imagínate,
an album produced by Sergio George. The following records, Magia
de Amor and Presentimiento, consolidated his career. Named one of
the Puerto Rico's best salsa performers, Charlie Cruz released Asi
Soy in the year 2000.
Latin
Sol
Underground Atlanta
50 Upper Alabama Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
http://www.latinsolatlanta.com/
SAT MAY 21
Atlanta ROCS @ Underground Atlanta
The reclaiming Our Community & Schools Empowerment Festival
will take place at Underground Atlanta from 12pm-4pm on Upper Alabama.
The event is to promote community involvement and elevate community
awareness while providing families with necessary services for their
school age children. Contact: 404-244-0328 for more details.
Underground
Atlanta
50 Upper Alabama Street, Suite 007
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 523-2311, ext. 7025
http://www.underground-atlanta.com/
http://www.underground-atlanta.com/event-kennys.html
Hot Import Nights @ Georgia World Congress Center
The Georgia World Congress
Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd, NW
Atlanta, GA 30313-1591
(404) 223-4000
http://www.gwcc.com/
SUN MAY 22
MON MAY 23
Braves
vs. New York Mets @ Turner
Field 7:35p
Turner
Field
755
Hank Aaron Drive
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 522-7630
http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/atl/ballpark/index.jsp
http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=atl
TUE MAY 24
vs NYM
7:35 PM
Braves
vs. New York Mets @ Turner
Field 7:35p
Turner
Field
755
Hank Aaron Drive
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 522-7630
http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/atl/ballpark/index.jsp
http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=atl
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