July 15 - 24, 2005
National Black Arts Festival @ Underground Atlanta
Artist Market, spoken word, musical artists, a film festival and a Youth Artist Market will all be a part of this celebration of African American culture. Be sure to mark your calendars, you won't want to miss these 10 days of art, culture and entertainment. As you schedule your National Black Arts Festival activities, don’t forget to pencil in the vendor market at Underground Atlanta. This is a great opportunity to purchase some of the best visual and folk art available in Atlanta during the ten-day NBAF festival!
http://www.heritageartsfestival.com

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



July 22-24, 2005 The 7th Annual Great Atlanta Music Fest, held in Woodruff Park, features a special tribute to Blues & Hip Hop. Performers include Harvey Scales, Willie Hill and The Laura Simeon Band.
http://www.dr-love.com/musicfest/musicfestmarketing.htm

Woodruff Park
Peachtree Street at Auburn Avenue
http://www.atlantadowntown.com/woodruffpark.asp


July 21-23
The Computer Wore Flat-Soled Pumas @ Dad's Garage
The improvised story of a dorky kid and the super intelligent computer he befriends. With villains on their trail and the whole world against them can they learn what it is to grow up?
From Christian Danley, the creator of last year's hit Kobe Bryant: The Improvised Play. Don't miss this summer's biggest adventure... in a little theatre.
This show is playing in the Top Shelf Theatre located in the back of our building facing North Highland Avenue.

Dad's Garage
280 Elizabeth Street, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 523-3141
http://www.dadsgarage.com/


Through Saturday, August 13
Summer Solos: Solo projects by three artists
Katherine Mitchell, Caroline Lathan-Stiefel, Mark Roeder

Katherine Mitchell is a respected Atlanta-based painter who has exhibited her work since the early 1970‚s. The exhibition will include a selection of work by Mitchell from the past decade, including work inspired by her 2003 residency in Krems, Austria.

Caroline Lathan-Stiefel is originally from Atlanta and currently lives in Montreal, Canada. Her new work for the Contemporary is a room-sized installation. Consisting of multiple, connected forms made of fabric, pipe cleaners, yarn, pins, thread, and wire, the immersive installation covers the ceiling, walls, and part of the floor of the gallery room.

Mark Roeder is an emerging artist based in Los Angeles. His work deals with the influences and traces of minimalist and conceptual art. Roeder's new piece responds to Dan Graham‚s Pavilion Influenced by Moon Windows which is currently owned by the Contemporary.

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



THU JULY 21 thru WED NOV 2
"Alfred Hitchhike's SOUTH by SOUTHEAST" @ Agatha's Mystery Dinner Theatre
Nita Hardy's hilarious spoof of Alfred Hitchcock movies returns to Agatha's for an encore presentation! Deception and silliness abound as Roger Hornthrill (a.k.a. Cary Grunt) is pursued by predatory blonds, birds and bad guys - with a detour to the Bates Motel! Join us for the sidesplitting take on the master of suspense "Alfred Hitchhkes's SOUTH by SOUTHEAST". This deliciously funny take on the master of suspense starts favorite leading man Cary Grunt and features a bevy of blonde co-stars from movies past - including Eva Marie Sinner, Tipsi Headspin, Doris Mayday and Vera Mileage. "Hitch" himself sets the stage in the comfy club car of the Southern Loon Unlimited, but it quickly becomes a "psycho" train ride as wronged man Roger Hornthrill (a.k.a. Cary Grunt) gets framed for the murder of tennis star Andre Odyssey. As always at Agatha's, the audience participates in the action in the comic murder mystery. Each night, the entire audience has a chance to die laughing between 5 courses of dinner including hor d'oeuvres, a choice of entree' and very cheap wine with the meal. JOIN THE FUN AND FIND THE MURDERER!! IT MIGHT EVEN BE YOU!

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 JULY 20

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: Femme De la Funk/Mescolanza   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: Beauty Shop @ Technology Square's Centergy Plaza
"Beauty Shop" - 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 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/


The Acquired Taste of Gewurztraminer @ City Grill
City Grill is pleased to present a tasting of one of the most social wines in the world on July 20, 2005. Experience the unreserved body of Gewurztraminer as speaker Michael O'Connor of Empire Distributors entertains 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.
Like Lucille Ball, Gewurztraminer is a little eccentric in a lovable way. Though gewurz means spice in German, the kitchen spice rack is not what they have in mind. Rather, the wine is spicy in the sense that its aromas are perfumed and its flavors are saucy, bold, and extroverted. Lychee nuts, gingerbread, vanilla, grapefruit, smoke, minerals, and honeysuckle do not simply rest in the glass-they rage about in it.
The French love the big Technicolor fruitiness of Gewurztraminer and will use it to sautÈ foie gras and even top plebeian sauerkraut with it. It is often paired with spicy foods and can be made in styles that range from completely dry to semi-dry. The wine can also be made in a late harvest dessert wine that is delicious. This is especially true in Alsace where they believe that Gewurztraminer -if this is possible-gets even bigger flavored with age. "Prost! Gew¸rztraminer means good grapes, good friends and good cheer!"
Wines that will be featured:
" Avery Lane, Gew¸rztraminer, Washington State, Oregon
" Ventana, Gew¸rztraminer, Monterey County, California " Martinelli, ëEarly Harvest' Gew¸rztraminer, Russian River, California
" Fetzer, ëValley Oaks' Gew¸rztraminer, California
" Domaine Schlumberger, ëFleur' Gew¸rztraminer, Alsace, FranceCity Grill will feature Gewurztraminer wines on the wine list throughout the entire month of July. The wines will also be paired with complimentary dishes on the Chef's Tasting Menu on July 20th for those who would like to experience a meal dedicated to the delights of Gewurztraminer. 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 http://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/


THU JULY 21

Summer Film Festival: Sin City @ The Fox Theatre
"Sin City" - R
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.
http://foxtheatre.org/coke_series.htm

Be a 99X Freeloader and buy one ticket and get a second one FREE. Tickets for each film are $7 and are available 75 minutes prior to each show at The Fox Theatre Box Office. Show your I AM 99X Card at the Fox Box Office to get your 2 for 1 tickets.
http://www.99x.com/freeload/offers/index.asp

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


FRI JULY 22

Town Hall Meeting @ Westin Peachtree Plaza 7:30a
Blink your eyes and something is different than the day before. That's how fast things are changing in Downtown Atlanta. And that's why our quarterly CAP/ADID Town Hall meetings are designed to keep you up to speed on a variety of topics that are fine- tuned to provide maximum information in a minimum of time. Commercial and residential growth, economic incentives, parks and plans for the future. You will get a complete menu of the information you need to keep you in the know. Designed for CAP members and ADID property owners, our Town Hall meetings are open to anyone who has an interest in moving Downtown Atlanta forward to the future. So start each quarter of 2005 with coffee and pastries provided by our CAP member hotels, then sit back and take in all the knowledge you need about Downtown Atlanta. Meetings start at 7:30 a.m. and end by 9:00 a.m. Please RVSP to richorr@centralatlantaprogress.org if you would like to attend.
http://www.atlantadowntown.com/NewsTownHallJuly2005.asp

Westin Peachtree Plaza
210 Peachtree St, NW
Atlanta, GA
(404) 659-1400


Sunset Film Festival: Chariots of Fire" @ North Avenue Parking Deck 7:30p
On Friday, July 22, the third movie in North Avenue's Sunset Film Festival will be showing on the upper parking deck (or in the Broyles Ministry Center in case of rain). Everyone is invited to a free viewing of Chariots of Fire. Entertainment and fellowship begins at 7:30 p.m., and the movie will start at dark. Ample parking is available. No childcare provided, and please no pets. Invite your neighbors and enjoy the warm weather with a movie under the city lights!
Free admission and ample free parking.
http://www.napc.org/announcements.htm#movie

North Avenue Presbyterian Church
607 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 875-0431
http://www.napc.org


Sugar: Volume 5 - Beyond Paradise @ D'jango
Much love to everyone who indulged in SUGAR Vol.4 last month at D'jango. You KNOW what it is! For those who don't ...  Experience SUGAR...The perfect mix of venue & vibe. Hosted by Kwassi Cataria, Mohamed Balla, Karen Hamilton, Michael Hatcher, Mi-Chi, Myron "Bdoe" Burney, it only happens ONCE a Month. It is Atlanta's ONLY monthly party for that beautiful & sexy that knows how to party, the Mature Crowd. For restaurant info & directions visit www.djangoatlanta.com
Django features a street level bar and restaurant with a mezzanine and an open-air patio-deck for al fresco dining or libations. The basement level - aka The Belly - features DJs and dancing. Sounds Courtesy of DJ OX. Doors Open at 9PM  II  Drink Specials ALL Night.
Ladies are FREE before 11PM

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


SAT JULY 23

99x's Downtown Rocks: Switchfoot @ Underground Atlanta 7p
99X New Rock and 90's Alternative is bringing its FREE summer concert series summer concert series back to Downtown Atlanta, with six week of stellar talent scheduled to perform live at Underground Atlanta every Saturday night 7PM - 11PM from July 9 through August 13, 2005.

TONIGHT: Heavy Mojo, Rehab, Spoon and Switchfoot

Tickets: This is a FREE event to 99X Freeloaders. You will need a 99X "Freeloader" card to enter Downtown Rocks. Not a Freeloader? Are you a Freeloader but lost your card? Click here or contact the 99X Freeloader Department at 404-497-4813 / Freeloader@99X.com and get ready for Downtown Rocks!

The massive performance stage, built exclusively for the 99X series, will be located just a short walk from the Five Points MARTA station at the intersection of Upper Alabama and Pryor Streets and will feature live music from 7PM to 11PM, each Saturday.

How To Get There:
MARTA: Highly recommended! From the North/South train line, get off at Five Points Station. For more information on MARTA please visit http://itsmarta.com
Parking: Underground Atlanta has two large parking decks located on the corners of Martin Luther King Dr. and Central Avenue and Martin Luther King Dr. and Pryor Street. Expect these decks to fill quickly. The prices to park in these decks are $2 for the first 30 minutes, $1 for each additional 30 minutes, $8 maximum.
Valet parking: is available in Coke Plaza, located right next to Underground Atlanta in front of the World of Coca-Cola at 55 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Expect valet parking to fill quickly.
Directions: Visit underground-atlanta.com for a map and driving directions.

Budweiser B To The E After Parties In Kenny's Alley
Everything Alternative 99X and Budweiser B To The E will take over all of Kenny's Alley for the official Downtown Rocks after party kicking off at the end of each Downtown Rocks show! Everyone is welcome to come out for a rock'n time. The party will start approximately at 11PM and continues till they kick us out (and that's late, baby).

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


Bruce Springsteen @ Philips Arena 7:30p
One performance with a theater style set up. Tickets are $87.00-$67.00 plus
service fees. This is an all age show. This
show is in support of Bruce Springsteen's new CD "Devils & Dust."

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


Tiki Torch Night @ Trader Vic's 8p
Trader Vic's will host its monthly Tiki Torch Night with Tiki Kiliki. Tiki Torch Nights draw Tiki fans from all over the Southeast to gather and celebrate Polynesian pop.

This month's event will feature music from Slip and the Spinouts from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Cherry Capri from Los Angeles, CA, and Atlanta-based Tongo Hiti as well as performances by Dames A'flame burlesque dancers, tiki artists, and exotic prizes. Trader Vic's will offer complimentary hors d' oeuvres from 8-10 p.m. and its original Mai Tai at a special price of $4.50 all evening.

The event is complimentary for dinner guests and $5 for non-diners. The $5 cover charge includes a chance to win a dance from Chinita of Dames A'flame and a Temptation Potion.

Trader Vic's
255 Courtland Street (inside the Hilton Atlanta)
Atlanta GA, 30303
(404) 221-6339
http://www.tradervics.com


feVer @ DJangos
Saturdaze #1 sweetheart is @ D'Jangos ... feVer... this Saturday DJ LV & Kumar holds down the dancefloor while Cozy Shawn keeps upstairs movin'. The Password that gets you in for FREE this Saturday is "ghetto sunshine" - This Saturday will be the after party to the India.Arie/Anthony David Concert! Anthony David and guest will host fever this Saturday. The Doors open at 9PM and ladies free b4 11PM. Dress code is in effect. The dress code is "NEAT!! 2-4-1 Dos Equis from 9-11 and 2-4-1 Martinis from 9-11 (downstairs)

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

SUN JULY 24

Veggie Tales @ Philips Arena 1:30p & 5:30p
Ticket prices are $15 & $19

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


MON JULY 25



TUE JULY 26

Summer Great Decisions Series @ The World Trade Center Atlanta 5:30-7:30 pm
The Great Decisions is the oldest and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its kind. Participants receive an annual publication from the Foreign Policy Association that serves as the basic component of all Great Decisions programs. The briefing book places the thematic or geographic issues covered in historical context and provides background, current policies and alternative policy options.  

TONIGHT: Outsourcing Jobs: U.S. Dilemma
Outsourcing has been characterized as a threat to American jobs and companies by some, while others claim it is necessary to stimulate overall economic growth. What effects does outsourcing really have on economies that are sending jobs overseas? How does outsourcing affect economies that are receiving the influx of jobs?

For additional information on the program, please contact Patrick Tonui at Patrick@wtcatlanta.com
Registration for the Series - $50 for members, $70 for Guests
Registration for Individual Sessions - $15 per session, $20 for Material

The World Trade Center of Atlanta
In the Suntrust Plaza
303 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
(404) 880-1550
http://www.wtcatlanta.com/


Braves vs. Washington Nationals @ 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