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Special Events

• Friday Jazz
  1280 Peachtree Street • Atlanta, GA 30309
  Located at the High's Robinson Atrium
  404-733-HIGH
  Held on the third Friday of each month, this society event features smooth jazz music, as well as family friendly art workshops, guided tours of the High Museum, and poetry readings in the galleries.

• Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center
  395 Piedmont Avenue Northeast • Atlanta, GA 30308
  404-523-6275
  Some of the world's most highly anticipated productions have been featured at this civic center that is the Southeast largest theater, featuring the largest performance stage in the region. Events such as theatrical performances, Broadway productions, live nationally broadcasted media events, concerts by well known musical performers, and comedy performances are held here.

• Georgia Bridal Show, The
  Two Galleria Parkway • Atlanta, GA 30339
  Cobb Galleria Centre
  770-736-1979
  Top bridal merchants will be on hand during this spectacular bridal fashion show that also features live entertainment and bridal gift giveaways. The show will be held January 16, 2005, March 6, 2005, and August 28, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• Rialto Center for the Performing Arts
  80 Forsyth Street Northwest • Atlanta, GA 30303
  Located in the Historic Fairlie-Poplar District
  404-651-4727
  Part of Georgia State University's mission "to inspire, educate, and entertain diverse audiences by presenting innovative and exceptional arts programming and cultivating community partnerships," The Rialto Center, a 833-seat performing-arts venue, is home to the Rialto Series, the School of Music, and the Atlanta Film Festival.

• Ferst Center for the Arts
  349 Ferst Drive Northwest • Atlanta, GA 30332-0468
  Located at Georgia Tech
  404-894-9600
  This 1,155 seat state-of-the-art facility presents several concerts, recitals, lectures, dance, film, and theater productions each year from September to May. It is home to the Atlanta Lyric Theatre, the Ballethnic Dance Company, the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus, and the Georgia Tech Music Department. The Richards and Westbrook Galleries feature local artist exhibits which combine fine art and technology.

Cinema

• UA Perimeter Pointe
  1155 Mount Vernon Highway • Atlanta, GA 30338
  770-481-0255
  First-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films are shown at this cinema that also features comfortable seating and a large concession stand.

• UA Tara Cinemas
  2345 Cheshire Bridge Road Northeast • Atlanta, GA 30324
  404-634-6288
  This cinema offers first-run Hollywood movies, critically acclaimed films, and restored classics, as well as a concession stand and comfortable seats.

• Regal 22 at Austell
  2480 East-West Connector Road • Atlanta, GA 30106
  Located in Austell
  770-439-7767
  Enjoy comfortable seating and a concession stand while watching first-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films at this cinema.

• Regal Hollywood 24
  3265 Northeast Expressway Access • Atlanta, GA 30341
  Located in Chamblee
  770-936-5737
  First-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films are shown at this cinema that features comfortable seating and a large concession stand.

Night Life

• Blind Willie's
  828 North Highland Avenue • Atlanta, GA 30306
  404-873-2583
  Named after legendary Georgia bluesman Blind Willie McTell, this popular storefront club showcases New Orleans and Chicago style blues by revered local and regional acts seven nights a week. Cajun and zydeco are also on the agenda from time to time.

• Eddie's Attic
  515 North McDonough Street • Atlanta, GA 30030
  Located in Decatur
  404-377-4976
  "The premier acoustic music listening room in the South," this exciting nightlife spot offers an eclectic mix of live, original music six nights a week ranging from acoustic folk and bluegrass to country, rock, and hip-hop.

• Laughing Matters
  602 North Highland Avenue • Atlanta, GA 30316
  Performs at Manuel's Tavern
  404-225-5000
  Atlanta's longest running improv comedy troupe, this improv company presents live improvisational comedy with monthly shows plus offers booking for private murder mystery shows.

• Fernbank's Martinis & IMAX
  767 Clifton Road, Northeast • Atlanta, GA 30307
  Located at Fernbank Museum of Natural History
  404-929-6300
  Presented every Friday from January through November, this event includes a wine bar, drinks, dinner, desserts, live jazz entertainment, and an IMAX feature. It's the perfect place for a first or 400th date.

• Havana Club
  247 Buckhead Avenue Northeast • Atlanta, GA 30305-2253
  404-869-8484
  With DJ's during the week and Latin bands during the weekends, there is always something to keep you entertained at this trendy venue. Cigars are available, as well as a variety ot tasty cocktails, and Latin dancing lessons are offered to help start the night off right.

Concerts & Performances

• Fox Theatre, The
  660 Peachtree Street Northeast • Atlanta, GA 30305
  404-881-2100
  One of America's last surviving 1920s "picture palaces," this magnificent theatre is home of the Atlanta Ballet, Broadway in Atlanta, and the Theater of the Stars and many events and programs are held here throughout the year including the Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival and the Delta International Series.

• Capitol City Opera Company
  1266 West Paces Ferry Road #451 • Atlanta, GA 30327
  678-301-8013
  Capitol City Opera Company, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has created many recurring programs that benefit all ages and demographics of the general public and has toured throughout the Southeast and also Italy. Currently, the company performs two opera theatre shows per year, a quarterly recital series (Sunday of Songs), a monthly restaurant series (Dinner and a Diva), a vocal competition, a summer workshop, touring Madrigals, touring gala singers, Cosìfan tutte on tour, a summer pops concert, and an astonishing 150-200 performances solely for children every year.

• Starlight Six Drive-In
  2000 Moreland Avenue Southeast • Atlanta, GA 30316-3250
  404-627-5786
  This six-screen theatre is the largest of Georgia's remaining drive-ins. Current releases as well as special theme nights with retro films are featured. Get there early on Friday and Saturday. Open seven nights a week, gates open at 6:30 p.m. and movies start at 7:30 p.m. Children under ten years of age view for free. Cash only is accepted and a working car radio is required to hear the movie.

• Atlanta Chamber Players
  P.O. Box 56834 • Atlanta, GA 30343
  770-242-2ACP
  Affiliate Artists at Georgia State University’s School of Music, ACP performs traditional masterpieces as well as contemporary classics. Concerts, lectures, and master classes are held at various locations concerts.

• Atlanta Opera
  728 West Peachtree Street, Northwest • Atlanta, GA 30308
  The Atlanta Opera Center
  404-881-8801
  The Atlanta Opera offers four main stage productions each season at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center at 395 Piedmont Avenue.

• Center for Puppetry Arts
  1404 Spring Street Northwest at 18th • Atlanta, GA 30309
  404-873-3391, 404-873-9907
  Exposing children and adults to the art of puppetry through performances, curriculum-based workshops, a museum, distance learning, and outreach programs.

• Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
  1280 Peachtree Street (Atlanta Symphony Hall) • Atlanta, GA 30309
  Located in the Woodruff Arts Center
  404-733-4800
  The ASO performs more than 200 concerts each year with its series including the pops series, family concerts, and a full summer schedule including classical, pops, and parks concerts.

• Chastain Park Amphitheater
  404-733-5000
  Voted annually as Atlanta’s best outdoor concert venue, Chastain Park is host to several well known acts per year and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s annual Classic Chastain. It is located in Northwest Atlanta, between Buckhead and Sandy Springs, off Roswell Road, near the intersection of West Wieuca and Powers Ferry Roads.

Plays & Productions

• New Jomandi Productions
  675 Ponce de Leon Avenue • Atlanta, GA 30308
  404-876-6346
  The largest African American theatre in the country, this professional theatre is also the oldest African American theatre in Georgia and they present world-class, highly diversified productions during their Mainstage season which runs from October through May.

• Actor's Express
  887 West Marietta Street, Suite J-107 • Atlanta, GA 30318
  404-875-1606
  A wildly eclectic mix of classic, cutting edge, and original plays is performed by this award-winning theatre company that is boasted as being "the most adventurous producing theatre in Atlanta."

• Alliance Theatre Company
  1280 Peachtree Street Northeast • Atlanta, GA 30309
  404-733-4690
  The largest regional theatre in the Southeast, this theatre presents exciting, award-winning, and diverse works throughout the year on its two stages.

• Fox Theatre, The
  660 Peachtree Street • Atlanta, GA 30308
  404-881-2100
  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this circa 1929 theatre has Moorish, Egyptian, and Art Deco architectural styles and the theatre hosts a wide range of live theatrical and concert performances during the year, as well as a summer movie series and touring acts.

• Horizon Theatre Company
  1083 Ausitn Avenue • Atlanta, GA 30307
  404-523-1477
  Atlanta's contemporary theatre, this professional theatre company brings exciting area and world premieres of outstanding contemporary plays by today's playwrights during their five play mainstage season. The theatre also offers workshops and readings plus hosts the annual New South Play Festival.

• Seven Stages
  1105 Euclid Avenue Northeast • Atlanta, GA 30307
  404-522-0911
  Atlanta's most diverse and adventuresome theater, this theatre presents new plays throughout the year and brings international artists to the city.

• Agatha's - A Taste of Mystery
  693 Peachtree Street Northeast • Atlanta, GA 30308
  404-875-4321
  A comedy murder mystery dinner theater that features original plays which take place in the dining room between courses. Audience participation is encouraged and there is no stage; the actors move all around you so you can see and hear from all seats. A five course meal, including appetizers, soup, salad, choice of entree, and dessert, is served. Show times are Monday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:00 p.m.

• Actors Theatre of Atlanta
  4075 Paces Ferry Road Northwest • Atlanta, GA 30327
  404-479-8491
  Top quality Professional Equity Theatre Company.

• Atlanta Ballet
  660 Peachtree Street Northeast • Atlanta, GA 30308
  404-873-5811
  The longest, continuously operating ballet company in the United States, the Atlanta Ballet performs at the Fox Theatre with normally five productions per year.

• Dad's Garage Theatre
  280 Elizabeth Street, Suite C-101 • Atlanta, GA 30307
  404-523-3141
  A mid-size theatre, Dad's Garage features an outstanding artistic and administrative staff performing original productions as well as 52 weeks a year of Improv shows.

• Jewish Theatre of the South
  5342 Tilly Mill Road • Atlanta, GA 30338
  Located in Dunwoody
  770-395-2654
  Established to produce quality professional Jewish theater, JTS produces regional premieres and seldom-produced plays that originate from a Jewish perspective but will appeal to everyone. Productions take place at the 250 seat theatre at the Zaban Park facility of the Marcus Jewish Community Center.

• Atlanta Lyric Theatre
  2221 Peachtree Road, Northeast, Suite D-655 • Atlanta, GA 30309
  404-377-9948
  A professional company performing light operas and musical theatre at The Ferst Center for the Arts and The Byers Studio Theatre at The Lyric.

• Schwartz Center for Performing Arts
  1700 North Decatur Road • Atlanta, GA 30322
  404-727-5050
  Through the generosity of Donna and Marvin Schwartz, Emory University's 90,000 square-foot facility, with a concert hall, a dance studio, and a theater lab, will entice and encourage students to development and perform the craft of acting and for visitors to enjoy the art of performance.

• Synchronicity
  1105 Euclid Avenue, Northeast (7 Stages) • Atlanta, GA 30307
  404-325-5168
  Not your typical theatre company, Synchronicity's cast and crew come together to performance gutsy and professional work on their own terms. A majority of their performances take place at 7 Stages.

Art Exhibits

• Atlanta Contemporary Art Center
  535 Means Street Northwest • Atlanta, GA 30318
  404-688-1970
  The Contemporary is "a multidisciplinary arts center that contributes to Atlanta’s arts scene by exposing the work of local, regional, national, and international artists to the Greater Atlanta community."

Sporting Events

• Lanier National Speedway
  One Raceway Drive • Atlanta, GA 30517
  Located in Braselton
  770-967-8600
  NASCAR-sanctioned stock car racing on a 3/8 mile track is held every Saturday night at this speedway from March through October.

• Atlanta Braves Baseball
  775 Hank Aaron Drive • Atlanta, GA 30303
  404-249-6400, 800-326-4000
  Visit the home of this Major League baseball team and enjoy family style games from April to October. Be sure to check out Scout's Alley which features games, food, and music while at this stadium.

• Georgia Dome
  One Georgia Dome Drive • Atlanta, GA 30313
  404-223-INFO
  The largest, cable supported dome stadium in the world, this stadium is home of the Atlanta Falcons and a wide variety of premier sporting events including the Peach Bowl and SEC football is hosted here throughout the year.

• Atlanta Hawks
  One CNN Center • Atlanta, GA 30303
  404-878-3000
  Enjoy exciting, professional NBA basketball games by this team that hosts a wide number of home games from October to April.

• Atlanta Thrashers
  One CNN Center • Atlanta, GA 30303
  404-878-3000
  This professional NHL hockey team provides fast paced and hard hitting hockey games from September to April.

• Atlanta Falcons
  4400 Falcon Parkway • Atlanta, GA 30542
  Located in Flowery Branch
  770-965-3115
  This professional National League Football team plays hard hitting, exciting, and action packed home games from September to January.