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/


June 3-July 3
As You Like It @ Shakespeare Tavern
This show marks the directorial debut of Maurice Ralston (who is currently starring in "Sheer Madness" at the
Alliance Theatre!
As You Like It
Featuring Laura Cole as Rosalind and David Weber as Orlando
Directed by Maurice Ralston
$10 Preview June 2
“All the world’s a stage . . .” We end the season as we began, with another trip into Shakespeare's enchanted woods where Rosalind disguises herself as a man as Orlando litters the woods with love notes praising her beauty and virtue. Will the two lovers be united? Will Orlando survive the wrestling match? Will you have a great time? Here's a hint: in June there's no better place to be than in Shakespeare's woods at The Shakespeare Tavern.

Shakespeare Tavern
499 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia
(Park Opposite Tavern in Crawford Long Hospital Deck)
www.shakespearetavern.com




WED MAY 25 thru FRI JUNE 24
Selected Works by Emerging Artists with Disabilities @ VSA Arts for All Gallery
The eleven participating artists come from around the state of Georgia and beyond. Each artist has a distinctive artistic style and vision, and they work in a variety of two-dimensional mediums including photography, mixed media, acrylics, pen and ink, watercolors and computer–generated art. Curator Linda Seay notes she specifically sought out “emerging artists with disabilities, with interesting personal stories, who are looking for opportunities to show their work. A public reception will take place on June 2, 2005, from 5 - 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, as part of Turner First Thursday, Atlanta’s monthly downtown arts walk. Complimentary refreshments will be provided, as well as live Audio Description for patrons with visual impairments and American Sign Language interpretation for patrons who are Deaf. Arts for All Gallery is a program of VSA arts of Georgia, and gallery is open to the public Monday – Friday, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is always free, and there is an ADA-accessible entrance; Braille and large print exhibition pamphlets and audio description materials are also provided.

VSA Arts of Georgia: Arts for All Gallery
57 Forsyth Street, N.W.
Suite R-1, The Healey Building
Atlanta, GA 30303-2226
404-221-1270
http://vsaartsga.org/index/arts_for_all_gallery


Arts In the Park @ Freedom Park
Sculptures for this show were selected by a curatorial board consisting of representatives from surrounding neighborhoods and many diverse cultural and educational organizations. These organizations include EyeDrum, the Metropolitan Public Art Coalition, Art Papers and the City of Atlanta's Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. The goal of this was board was to select a diverse group of artists for the 2005 exhibition.

The 2005 exhibition is just the beginning of Art in Freedom Park. It will be followed by a series of annual shows entitled Discover Freedom Park beginning in spring 2006 that will focus on different areas of Freedom Park’s 212 acres. More information about Art in Freedom Park and Discover Freedom Park can be found at http://www.artinfreedompark.org


WED MAY 25 thru WED JULY 20
”My Big Fat Greek Murder” @ Agatha’s
Sophie Poopadopoulos is finally getting married and all these relatives are feasting at the rehersal dinner.  Unfortunately, the main course is MURDER....Greek Style!  Cousin Zorba must find the killer and a new groom before the baklava disappears!  It's unorthodox, but the church is already rented! JOIN THE FUN AND FIND THE MURDERER!! IT MIGHT EVEN BE YOU! Shows are at 7:30pm Tuesday thru Saturday and 7pm on Sundays.  Agatha's is available 7 days a week for groups.  For reservations or gift certificates, call 404-875-1610.

Agatha's - A Taste Of Mystery Dinner Theatre
693 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta GA 30308
(404) 875-1610
http://www.agathas.com/
http://www.123atlanta.net/arts/agathas-a-taste-of-mystery.html

WED JUNE 1 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 JUNE 1

Event Resource Expo 2005 @ Hyatt & Max Lager's
Summer sizzles in Hotlanta! Beat the heat and join us for the coolest event expo of the summer. Meet and mingle with Atlanta 's hottest special event vendors, bid on amazing prizes in the silent auction, all in the fantastic venues of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta and Max Lagers.
Registration is $30 per person and includes: tradeshow, buffet reception & drinks.Tradeshow, Buffet Reception & Drinks: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM Hyatt Regency Atlanta After Party with Live Entertainment: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Max Lagers
TO EXHIBIT: www.isesatlanta.com or www.atlantanace.com Event resource Expo. It is a joint effort of the Atlanta Chapters of the International Special Events Society and the National Association of Catering Executives. The trade show consist of Atlanta's best special event vendors and the proceeds benefit our scholarship funds. http://www.isesatlanta.com/events/expo.asp

Max Lager's American Grill and Brewery
320 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 525-4400
http://www.maxlagers.com/

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



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: TBA    

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/


THU JUNE 2

Turner's First Thursdays Art Walk @ downtownATL

This is the perfect time to experience art inside and out.
This month we invite you to stroll with us through magnificent buildings and streets to enjoy the beauty of our city and the art created by our neighbors. Come take a walk with us the First Thursday of each month, from 5-8 p.m.
Over the past months Turner's First Thursdays has continued to grow with new programs and additional venues so that art lovers can view the arts, tour the historic districts of Downtown and enjoy various discounts at Downtown restaurants. Turner's First Thursdays is a self-guided tour of galleries, with no beginning or ending point, you are free to move at your own pace.
With its growth, Turner's First Thursdays has become more than just an arts walk. It is an event where singles can meet, business people can unwind, and couples can enjoy the beauty of Downtown’s landscape. And all these are accomplished while taking in the culture that the arts offer. To put it simply, no two trips could ever be the same.

MORE INFORMATION
http://www.atlantadowntown.com/HavingFun_FirstThursdays.asp



FRI JUNE 3

Friday, June 3
GO FISHING WITH BERNIE @ Hyatt Regency Downtown
Atlanta Business Chronicle and Hyatt Regency Atlanta present the fourth installment in the BEST IN BUSINESS breakfast series, a series of straight talks with Atlanta's premier business and civic leaders.
This event will feature a conversation and breakfast with Bernie Marcus! Bernie Marcus, co-founder of The Home Depot, served as chairman of the board until his retirement in 2002. He remains director emeritus and the largest single stockholder. The Georgia Aquarium is a gift in appreciation to the associates of The Home Depot and the people of Georgia. The facility will rank as the largest aquarium in the United States.
Space is limited... don't miss this amazing opportunity!
When? Friday, June 3, 2005, 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m.
Where? 265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
http://events.bizjournals.com/atlanta/MjQ3MzYwODpNVzVDWm5nd1RZRw

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



SAT JUNE 4

Summer Open Studios @ The Contemporary
Come and see the Contemporary's twelve artist studios. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists and see their work in the settings in which such work was created. The tour of artists’ studio spaces will provide unique glimpses into their lives and a better understanding of how and why they create. You will also have the opportunity to purchase artwork directly from the artists. The Contemporary Studio Artists include Craig Dongoski, Matt Haffner, Luzene Hill, Melissa Herrington, Tim Hunter, Pam Longobardi, Eric Mack, Mandie Turner Mitchell, Laura Noel, Jo Peterson, Sheila Pree-Bright, and Ann Rowles. Tickets are $40 each and every guest who purchases a ticket will be entered into a raffle to win an incredible piece of artwork by Melissa Herrington to be awarded that night. Complimentary drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres. To purchase tickets call 404.688.1970 extension 211, email dryan@thecontemporary.org

The Contemporary
535 Means Street
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 688-1970
http://www.thecontemporary.org/


E-Waste Recycling @ Turner Field 9a
There is an e-waste recycling event taking place at Turner Field on Saturday June 4, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. This is an opportunity to get rid of any old electronics you have! Link to the flyer.

Turner Field
755 Hank Aaron Drive
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 522-7630


VINX @ Apache Cafe
-Performing for One Night Only-
For all of the live music lovers out there...mark your calendars. This Saturday evening Apache Cafe presents an evening with Vinx. Who is Vinx? Most people know him as∑One man. One voice. One drum. As you will discover, Vinx is much more. Vinx's music transcends languages and borders. This is evident from his international touring
schedule and cult-like popularity. Vinx has taken the wisdom of his mother to heart. She often told him that "You can‚t sing of life unless you live."
General Admission tickets on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com, by phone 404-249-6400. Advance tickets and reserved table tickets also available by calling Apache Cafe at 404-876-5436
doors @ 9pm - show @ 10pm - $10 advance / $15 dos

Apache Café
64 Third St NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 876-5436
http://www.apachecafe.info/

Arena Football National Conference Championship Game @ Philips Arena 3p
After an exciting victory against the Tampa Bay Storm last week the Georgia Force play host to the National Conference Championship Game against the Orlando Predators on Saturday, June 4th at 3 pm in Philips Arena. The winner will earn a berth to ArenaBowl XIX on Sunday, June 12th in Las Vegas.

Expect a hard fought defensive battle as Georgia finished the regular season with the AFL’s 2nd ranked scoring defense (46.6), while Orlando closed the year ranked third in the League (47.2). In the two match-ups between these teams in the regular season, the final score was decided by a combined 5 points. This year, Georgia and Orlando split their regular season series with the home team winning each contest. Home-field advantage for the Force could play a key role in the game, as Georgia is a perfect 9-0 this season at home and riding an 11-game home winning streak dating back to last season.

The Georgia Force and the Atlanta Falcons have teamed up to offer you the best ticket deal in town -- the Force/Falcons 3 pack! This package offers you a ticket to the Georgia Force Championship playoff game this Saturday, June 4th at 3pm and you can then choose from the following Falcons games:
8/13/05 vs Baltimore and 9/12/05 vs Philadelphia (upper level endzone seating)
-or- 8/19/05 vs. Tennessee and 10/9/05 vs. New England (upper level endzone seating)
All for just $99 (per person)! For more information go to GeorgiaForce.com or contact Allison Fillmore at 404-223-8029 or afillmore@falcons.nfl.com

Force Field, a newly created interactive experience located on Philips Drive, will open 2 hours prior the game. Don't miss the energy and interactive fun at Force Field where there will be something to do and see for Force fans of all ages. Enjoy live music, promotional giveaways, and the opportunity to play like an AFL player. At the conclusion of this week's game fans will be allowed down on the field to get autographs from their favorite Force players and cheerleaders.

Philips Arena
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 878-3000
http://www.philipsarena.com/




SUN JUNE 5



MON JUNE 6

Braves vs. Los Angeles @ 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


2005 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival: ”Dr. Zhivago” @ The Fox Theatre
”Dr. Zhivago” (40th Anniversary) - PG
The time-honored tradition of the summer film festival at the Fox Theatre is an experience not to be missed! The Fox Theatre kicks off the summer with the 2005 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival. This year the Festival offers “Movies, Mixers and “Mo” - a blend of classic and current films on the biggest screen in Atlanta, as well as a pre-show, magical movie going experience featuring Larry Douglas Embury at the “Mighty MO” organ, wine tastings, social mixers, sing-a-longs and a classic cartoon.

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


TUE JUNE 7

Braves vs. Los Angeles @ 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