June 10-18
29th Annual Atlanta Film Festival
Tickets are on sale now for the 29th Annual Atlanta Film Festival, scheduled for Friday, June 10 through Saturday, June 18. The Atlanta Film Festival will take place at the Rialto Center for the Performing Arts, Landmark Midtown Art Cinema, The Carter Center and Atlanta-Fulton Public Library/Central.
Visit http://www.ticketalternative.com/ for screening dates, times, pricing and to purchase advance tickets and http://www.imagefv.org/aff2005/default.htm for full information on the Festival.

Atlanta Film Festival panels will be held at the SunTrust Presidential Suite in the basement level of the Rialto Center for the Performing Arts. Panels are free for IMAGE members, seniors and students. Click here for the complete panel schedule. Click here to purchase an In-Focus Panel Discussion All Access Pass.

All Access Festival Passes are SOLD OUT, but the Rialto All Access Festival Passes are still available. The $70 General Admission pass is good for admission for one person to ALL screenings (including Opening and Closing Night Presentations) at the Rialto Center for the Performing Arts. Passes are non-transferable. Pass holders must acquire tickets for individual screenings and are advised to arrive 15 minutes prior to screenings to ensure seating.

The Rialto
80 Forsyth Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 651-4727
http://www.rialtocenter.org/

The Carter Center
453 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30307
http://www.CarterCenter.org/

Central Library
One Margaret Mitchell Square (Forsyth & Peachtree)
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 730-1700
http://www.af.public.lib.ga.us/central/index.html


WED JUNE 15 thru SUN JULY 3
As You Like It @ New American Shakespeare Tavern
"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.

New American Shakespeare Tavern
499 Peachtree St
Atlanta GA
(404) 874-5299
http://www.shakespearetavern.com/


May 27-September 4
EXPLORE SOUTHERN TRAILS & RAILS @ MLK National Historic Site

2005Amtrak and the National Park Service this summer offer a unique excursion through history, nature and culture.  The Trails & Rails program aboard Amtrak’s Crescent train between Atlanta and New Orleans features exhibitions and presentations on areas of interest along the train’s route Tuesdays through Sundays, May 27-September 4, 2005.  Park rangers and volunteer guides from Atlanta’s Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site will highlight destinations important to Civil War, Civil Rights, and
Native American heritage, as well as “Southern Wonders” like kudzu and the 24-mile long railroad bridge spanning Louisiana’s Lake Pontchartain.  For more information, log on to http://www.nps.gov/trails&rails/htm/



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 15 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 15


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: Legacy/K-Steppers 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/


Flicks on 5th: Hitch @ Technology Square's Centergy Plaza 9p
"Hitch" - Rated PG-13 (Rain or Shine)
Georgia Tech’s Technology Square launches Flicks on 5th on Wednesday June 15th, a free outdoor movie series starting June 15th at Centergy Plaza, 75 5th Street in Midtown. The series kicks off with the light romantic comedy "Hitch" starring Will Smith.
The movies begin at sunset (approximately 9:00 pm) and will be held every Wednesday, rain or shine, through July 27. Complimentary popcorn will be served and limited seating provided.
The public is encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for seating on the concrete square in front of Centergy Plaza. Technology Square restaurants on 5th Street will be open for pre-movie dining or takeout options. Parking is available along Spring and 5th Street and in the covered parking garage adjacent to the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, 800 Spring St., NW. The complimentary Tech Square Trolley will be running.
http://www.flickson5th.com

Centergy Plaza @ Technology Square
75 Fifth Street at Spring Street
404-894-2000
http://www.gatech.edu/technology-square/


Wildness of Sauvignon Blanc @ City Grill 6:30p
City Grill is pleased to present a tasting of one of the most riotous wines in the world on June 15, 2005. Experience the wonderful intensity of Sauvignon Blanc as speakers Leslie Maske of Prestige Wines and Steven McKenzie from Wilson Daniels entertain questions throughout the event. The restaurant will offer a sampling of light hors d’oeuvres to compliment these memorable wines. The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. with a social gathering for $19 per person including wine tasting and tapas.
Sauvignon Blanc has been called the polar opposite of Chardonnay. Where Chardonnay is all buttery roundness, Sauvignon Blanc is taut and herbal with much more acidity through the center of the wine. If Chardonnay is Marilyn Monroe then Sauvignon Blanc is Jamie Lee Curtis. In fact, the name sauvignon comes from the French word for ‘sauvage’ or wild.
The beauty of this varietal is in its versatility: both the wine and the food it accompanies are enhanced and made complete by the pairing. While Chardonnay may well be at home in the living room as an aperitif, Sauvignon Blanc's place is definitely in the dining room. Sauvignon Blanc has the capacity to ennoble plain, simple seafood, and will hold up nicely to herbal preparations (thyme, rosemary, basil, tarragon, coriander -- flavors often found in Sauvignon Blanc) or fowl and white meats such as veal and pork. The wine has vibrant flavors that go surprisingly well with spicy and ethnic cuisines, such as Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Mexican and Southwestern dishes, as well as traditional French fare.
Wines that will be featured:
∑ Grant Burge, Sauvignon Blanc, Australia
∑ Gainey, Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez, California
∑ Miguel Torres, Sauvignon Blanc, Chile
∑ Chateau Menaut, Graves, France
∑ Basa, Sauvignon Blanc, Spain
∑ Lambert Bridge, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, CaliforniaCity Grill will feature Sauvignon Blanc wines on the wine list throughout the entire month of June. The wines will also be paired with complimentary dishes on the Chef’s Tasting Menu on June 15th for those who would like to experience a meal dedicated to the delights of Sauvignon Blanc. Those who attend both the tasting and The Chef’s Tasting Menu will receive the total package for only $75.00 all-inclusive.
Chef Daniel Zoby will graciously prepare alternative selections for those who have special dietary needs. Reservations are suggested and may be made by calling 404-524-2489 or accessing www.citygrillatlanta.com. City Grill is located in the historic Hurt Building at 50 Hurt Plaza in downtown Atlanta. Valet parking is available in the garage adjacent to the restaurant for a nominal fee.

The City Grill
50 Hurt Plaza
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 524-2489
http://www.citygrillatlanta.com/



The Spice of Spain Dinner @ Spice
On June 16, Chef Paul Albrecht and Spice will host will host a Spanish-inspired five-course wine dinner featuring the spices of Spain.  The dinner will feature live Flamenco music and specialties from the kitchen.  The five-course prix fixe tasting menu and wine tasting is $55 per person plus tax and gratuity.  Spice Restaurant is located at 793 Juniper Street in Midtown Atlanta.  For more information, contact the restaurant at 404.875.4242 or view the website at www.spicerestaurant.com.  October 20 – SPICE -  Spice Holds Silver Oak Wine Dinner
On October 20, Chef Paul Albrecht will partner with Silver Oak Wine Cellars to hold a five-course dinner.  The five-course prix fixe tasting menu and wine tasting is $95 per person plus tax and gratuity.  Cocktail reception begins at 7:00 p.m. followed by dinner seating at 7:30 p.m. 

Spice
793 Juniper Street
Atlanta, GA
(404) 875-4242
http://www.spicerestaurant.com/


Summer Film Festival: ”The Phantom of the Opera” @ The Fox Theatre
”The Phantom of the Opera” - PG-13
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/


FRI JUNE 17

ASC's Creating and Maximizing Strategic Partnerships Seminar @ GA Pacific Auditorium 8a
Atlanta Sports Council and Atlanta Business Chronicle present the Educational Seminar Series, a moderated discussion on Creating and Maximizing Strategic Partnerships. Enjoy breakfast and hear some of Atlanta's top marketing minds discuss how to get the most out of strategic business partnerships, including analysis of Atlanta Braves/Clear Channel Radio and Cingular Wireless/Naismith Awards.

Panelists include:
Jim Allen, Senior Director of Corporate Sales, Atlanta Braves
Scott Hopeck, General Manager of Sports, Clear Channel Radio
Vance Overbey, Executive Director of Advertising & Sponsorships, Cingular Wireless
Gary Stokan, President, Atlanta Sports Council and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
Dr. Kenneth Bernhardt, Regents Professor & Chair, Department of Marketing Georgia State University

* When: Friday, June 17, 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
* Where: Georgia-Pacific Center Auditorium - lobby level, 133 Peachtree Street
* Open to the first 250 registrants only.
To reserve seats or for more information contact 404.586.8510 or visit http://www.atlantasportscouncil.com

Georgia-Pacific Center Auditorium
133 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30303


Asha Bhosle @ The Fox Theatre 8p
Ticket Prices: $42 - $152

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



SAT JUNE 18

SAT JUNE 18
1st Annual Hot Rod Fest @ Alley Cat at Underground Atlanta ALL DAY
Presented by: The Alley Cat, The Star Bar & Coors Light
Enter your set of wheels in our Hot Rod Contest
$500 cash prize and a trophy to each winner in three Categories: Best Rat Rod, Best Muscle Car (1964-1972), Best Vintage Rod (Before 1964)
Judging will begin at 3:pm sharp. Awards will be given out at 7:pm. There is a $50. entry fee. There will be a 10 car limit for each class!
***Registration is the day of the event*** You must register by 2pm at The Alley Cat
There will be a Hot Rod Hottie contest & Tattoo contest with the winner receiving dinner for two at The Alley Cat plus two Hot Rod Fest 2005 T-shirts (NO ENTRY FEE FOR EITHER OF THESE CONTESTS). Plus your chance to tease the cats with the one thing cats hate most...water... yup that's right the Alley Cat girls will be in the dunking booth! Also we will have numerous vendors and exhibits!


Alley Cat
61 Broad Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
678.904.2514
http://www.alleycatatlanta.com/



feVer @ D'JANGO's
Lina invades feVer this Saturday. The sultry singer will host fever this Saturday and have a intimate meet and greet. Make sure to be in the spot this Saturday. Its never been this enjoyable to catch a fever... until now. Doors open at 9PM and ladies free b4 11PM. Dress code is in effect. The dress code is "NEAT!!" Taste the difference.

Django's
495 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-347-8648
http://www.djangoatlanta.com


Sauda.an acoustic vibe @ Apache Cafe 9p
Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 9pm SHARP! $7 admission, 21+SAT JUNE 18
Late Show - Reggae Vibes Live @ Apache Cafe 11:30p
Featuring some very fine reggae bands from around the East Coast. Also big ups to DJ King Smitt who breaks off the true and bubblin island sounds...with Don Vaun as the host- irie surprises bound to enliven ya...
Doors open at 10:30 pm, show starts at 11:30pm, $10 admission, 21+

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


SUN JUNE 19

Father’s Day Gala Opera Dinner @ City Grill
City Grill is pleased to present an evening of opera in celebration of Father’s Day 2005. On June 19, 2005 the restaurant will present singers from the Harrower Opera Workshop in conjunction with Georgia State School of Music for an incredible evening of gourmet food, refined music and fundraising. The festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. with a three-course dinner for $75.00 (with a tax deductible portion of $43).
Under the direction of W. Dwight Coleman the singers will perform arias throughout the event with a dinner that includes three courses and a glass of wine. A cash bar will be available as well. Support our local artists and perhaps have the opportunity to experience the next Pavarotti or Beverly Sills before legendary status is achieved.
This fabulous fundraiser is open to the public but tickets must be purchased through the Georgia State School of music. Please contact Helene Erenberg for reservations by June 10, 2005 or any questions regarding the evening’s events at (404) 651-1326.
Chef Daniel Zoby will graciously prepare alternative selections for those who have special dietary needs. Reservations are suggested and may be made by calling (404) 651-1326. City Grill is located in the historic Hurt Building at 50 Hurt Plaza in downtown Atlanta. Valet parking is available in the garage adjacent to the restaurant for a nominal fee.

The City Grill
50 Hurt Plaza
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 524-2489
http://www.citygrillatlanta.com/


Real Men Cook for Charity @ Underground Atlanta (GA Railroad Depot)
16th Anniversary REAL MEN COOK continues the celebration simultaneously in 11 cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Miami, Philadelphia and Houston it's a fun-filled food festival honoring real men - fathers, brothers, uncles, coaches and teachers and dispelling the myth that urban communities lack positive African American and Latino male role models. Visit their website at http://www.realmencook.com where you can see photos and recipes from participating markets. This event will take place June 19, 2005 Father's Day at the Georgia Railroad Depot, 65 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Georgia Freight Depot
(next to Underground Atlanta & World of Coke)
65 Martin Luther King Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30303


Father's Day Brunch @ The Sun Dial Restaurant 11:30a
$39 per person. To make reservations please call 404-589-7506 ext.1

Sun Dial Restaurant Bar and View
Westin Peachtree Plaza
210 Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, GA
(404) 589-7506
http://www.sundialrestaurant.com


MON JUNE 20

Summer Film Festival: "The Aviator" @ The Fox Theatre
”The Aviator” - PG-13
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 21

Sizzlin' Summer Solstice Party @ Southface 5p
Everyone is welcome. Solar-churned ice cream, music & raffle with awesome prizes. RSVP online or call Ruth Ann at 404/872-3549 x116.

Southface
241 Pine Street
Atlanta, GA
(404) 872-3549
http://www.southface.org


Braves vs. Florida @ Turner Field 7:35p
Disabled American Veterans Baseball Card Night for First 10,000 Kids age 14 & under

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