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July 2010 JList
The J-List social calendar – where to be seen this month | Saturday 7/31/2010
(today) | Movies Under the Stars Series | Be There: | Mall of Georgia | | When: | Saturday evenings, now through July 31 at 6:30 p.m. | | Expect: | Movies Under the Stars at the Mall of Georgia is providing entertainment to Atlantans on Saturday evenings through July 31. Moviegoers are invited to gather on the lawn at The Village Amphitheater (chairs and blankets welcome!) for free live music and movies such as "The Blind Side" and "Transformers." Live music begins at 6:30 p.m.; movies roll at dusk. | | More Info: | mallofgeorgia.com |
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| August 2010 JList
The J-List social calendar – where to be seen this month | Sunday 8/1/2010
(tomorrow) | PAWS Atlanta 5K Charity Race- Trails for Tails | Be There: | Centennial Olympic Park | | When: | Sunday August 1st at 7:30 a.m. | | Expect: | The American Veterinary Medical Association plans to give back to the Atlanta community during their annual convention this year by hosting “Trails for Tails”, a 5K Run/Walk event on Sunday, August 1 at 7:30AM at Centennial Olympic Park. The fundraising/friend-raising event is partnering with PAWS Atlanta and local running groups to raise money for PAWS Atlanta, the city’s oldest and largest animal shelter. | | Tickets: | Race registration is $25 | | More Info: | (312) 265-8373
pawsatlanta.org |
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| Thursday 8/5/2010
(5 days away) | Cheese, Beer and Wine Tastings | Be There: | Abattoir and Star Provisions | | When: | First Thursday of the month through December 2, 2010. | | Expect: | Join Star Provisions' cheesemonger, Tim Gaddis, at a series of interactive tasting events, featuring unique cheeses paired with handcrafted beers and wines the first Thursday of every month through December 2, 2010. Seminars will alternate monthly between Abattoir (highlighting beer pairings) and Star Provisions (highlighting wine pairings). On Aug. 5th, check out World of Sheep Cheese at Star Provisions. | | Tickets: | $25 and include a sampling of five cheesed and four wines or beers. | | More Info: | (404) 365-0410
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| Saturday 8/7/2010
(7 days away) | So Real...Surreal Soiree | Be There: | High Museum of Art | | When: | August 7 from 8 p.m. to midnight | | Expect: | For something otherworldly, be sure to attend the High Museum of Art's So Real...Surreal Soiree celebrating the work of Salvador Dali from 8 p.m. to midnight. The evening will feature a wearable sculpture fashion show and a surreal soundtrack, all in keeping with Dali's vision of the unexpected. Visitors will be able to have their photo taken and see it projected on the gallery walls. | | Tickets: | $20 in advance, $25 at the door and $10 for members | | More Info: | high.org |
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| Saturday 8/7/2010
(7 days away) | "The Morning Passage" | Be There: | Swan Coach House Gallery | | When: | Now through August 7, 2010 | | Expect: | View the latest artwork from Cosmo Whyte, winner of the Forward Arts Foundation's 2009-2010 Emerging Artist Award, at the Swan Coach House Gallery. His work, along with one artistic offering from each of the other finalists-Morolake Odeleye, Dayna Thacker, Whitney Stansell and Whitney Wood-will be featured in the exhibit "The Morning Passage." An artist talk with Whyte will be held July 24 at 11 a.m. | | More Info: | swancoachhouse.com |
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| Sunday 8/8/2010
(8 days away) | "CATS" | Be There: | The Fabulous Fox Theatre | | When: | August 4-8th | | Expect: | "CATS," a family-friendly musical, claws its way to The Fabulous Fox Theatre for eight performances. Produced by CATS-Eye LLC, the national tour of "CATS" is the only North American production sanctioned by its scripted, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. | | Tickets: | Range from $25 to $65 and are available at ticketmaster.com | | More Info: | foxtheatre.org |
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| Sunday 8/8/2010
(8 days away) | Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week | Be There: | Downtown Atlanta | | When: | July 26-August 8 | | Expect: | One of the most anticipatory culinary events in the city--Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week-- showcases 26 of Atlanta's hottest restaurants. During this two-week event, restaurants such as, Avanzare, Legal Sea Foods, BLT Steak, Thrive and Peasant Bistro will offer three-course meals for $25 or $35. | | More Info: | (404) 658-1877
atlantadowntown.com |
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| Sunday 8/8/2010
(8 days away) | JCT. Kitchen & Bar Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival | Be There: | JCT. Kitchen & Bar | | When: | August 8th from 1 to 5 p.m. | | Expect: | Celebrate the South's best chefs, farmers and mixologists at the second annual JCT. Kitchen & Bar Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. More than 25 chefs, including Jay Swift of 4th + Swift and Gary Mennie of Livingston Restaurant + Bar, will be paired with a local farmer to create a delicious tomato dish for sampling, while mixologists will create a stir with complementary signature drinks. Proceeds benefit Georgia Organics. | | Tickets: | $50 per person or $45 for Georgia Organics members if purchased by Aug. 1. After this date, tickets will cost $65. | | More Info: | georgiaorganics.org |
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| Thursday 8/12/2010
(12 days away) | Fox and the City | Be There: | The Fabulous Fox Theatre | | When: | August 12th, Party begins at 5:30 p.m. and movie showing at 7:30 p.m. | | Expect: | Fox and the City Party - presented by Lethal Rhythms & Tasty Pastry. Come down and be treated to "what women want" with a VIP Pre Party, Moroccan Lounge style, complimentary appetizers, silent auction, raffle prizes and more. Benefits "Dressed for Success."
The move starts at 7:30, so guests will make their way to the movie and afterwards, the real fun begins at the after party. Every woman will be able to draw for a chance to win a $2500 diamond, Trip to New York, Weekend Suite at Loews Hotel... and more! Over $10,000 in prizes. There will be a huge dance floor in the Egyptian Ballroom. Music provided by DJ Joel Rabe of Lethal Rhythms. | | More Info: | (404) 881-2081
www.foxtheatre.org |
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| Saturday 8/14/2010
(14 days away) | "Scissors Obsession: Figure/Figuration" | Be There: | Museum of Design Atlanta | | When: | July 20-August 14th | | Expect: | For a cutting-edge experience, be sure to visit Museum of Design Atlanta for Delona Wardlaw's exhibition, "Scissors Obsession: Figure/Figuration." This interesting body of work investigates, manipulates and re-creates common, everyday objects as a way of storytelling. An artist's opening reception also is planned for July 23rd from 6 to 9 p.m. | | More Info: | museumofdesign.org |
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| Tuesday 8/17/2010
(17 days away) | Supper Club Benefiting the Atlanta Community Food Bank| Be There: | Baroni at 1745 Peachtree St. and Baraonda at 710 Peachtree St. | | When: | August 17th | | Expect: | Atlanta's Table Supper Club is a simple, easy, delicious way to help fight hunger in our communities and enjoy culinary delights from Atlanta's top restaurants and chefs at the same time! Created as a way to extend its partnerships with the restaurant community, Supper Club encourages friends, family and co-workers to participate in this monthly dining series by dining out at a specially selected restaurant on a particular night. Atlanta's Table receives 20 percent of the night's proceeds!
Whether you're taking your next client out for a good meal, celebrating your birthday or just hanging out with friends, join us at the next Supper Club for a great night out. Call the restaurant now to make your reservation! E-mail supper.club@acfb.org if you have questions. | | More Info: | (404) 892-3333
www.acfb.org |
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| Friday 8/20/2010
(20 days away) | Friday Jazz | Be There: | High Museum of Art | | When: | July 16th and August 20th from 5 to 10 p.m. | | Expect: | Make beautiful music at the High Museum of Art and enjoy Friday Jazz. The Friday Jazz performer for July is trumpeter Melvin Jones; Mace Hibbard is the featured performer in August. The events feature extended hours with gallery access and are free to members and with museum admission. | | More Info: | high.org |
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| Saturday 8/21/2010
(21 days away) | Citywide Gallery Opening | Be There: | Atlanta Gallery Association member galleries | | When: | August 21st from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. | | Expect: | Enjoy a full day of art at the Atlanta Gallery Association's Citywide Gallery Opening. AGA member galleries will host visitors with wine, snacks and plenty of visual art. Participating galleries include Alan Avery Art Company, Hagedorn Foundation Gallery, Huff Harrington Fine Art, Lagerquist Gallery, TEW Galleries and Whitespace, among others. | | More Info: | atlantagalleryassociation.com |
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| Sunday 8/22/2010
(22 days away) | Give Me Five: Five Chefs and Five Sommeliers | Be There: | East Lake Golf Club | | When: | August 22nd beginning at 5 p.m. | | Expect: | Fight childhood hunger at the fourth annual Give Me Five: Five Chefs and Five Sommeliers. This evening of gourmet food and wine at the East Lake Golf Club begins at 5 p.m. with a cocktail reception. Guests will enjoy a six-course dinner prepared by some of Georgia's best chefs, along with wine pairings and live and silent auctions. Proceeds benefit Share Our Strength. | | Tickets: | $275 per person or $2,500 for a table of 10 | | More Info: | givemefivedinner.org |
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| Sunday 8/22/2010
(22 days away) | "The Color Purple" | Be There: | The Fabulous Fox Theatre | | When: | August 18-22nd | | Expect: | Explore the healing power of love at The Fabulous Fox Theatre's presentation of "The Color Purple." Based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, this musical tells the story of Celie, who finds the strength to triumph over adversity. | | Tickets: | Range from $25 to $80 and are available on ticketmaster.com | | More Info: | foxtheatre.org |
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| Sunday 8/29/2010
(29 days away) | "European Design Since 1985: Shaping the New Century" | Be There: | High Museum of Art | | When: | Now through August 29th | | Expect: | Experience European culture at the High Museum of Art, where the exhibition "European Design Since 1985: Shaping the New Century," a critical survey of Western European decorative arts and product design from the turn of the 21st century, explores modernism and postmodernist themes. Displayed objects include furniture, lighting, glass, ceramics, and metalwork by designers such as Philippe Starck and Marc Newson. | | More Info: | high.org |
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| Sunday 8/29/2010
(29 days away) | Summer Shade Festival and Corks & Forks: A Fine Food & Wine Event | Be There: | Historic Grant Park | | When: | August 28-29 | | Expect: | The eighth annual Summer Shade Festival, a free event at the Historic Grant Park, features two artist markets, live music on three stages, and a Family Fun Zone with craft projects, storytellers and puppet shows. Saturday morning welcomes the Adams Realtors 5K Run for the Park, with registration at 7 a.m. and an 8 a.m. start time. The festival also features Corks & Forks: A Fine Food & Wine Event from 1 to 5 p.m. each day, which includes chef-prepped and prepared dishes, cooking demos and wine seminars. | | Tickets: | One-day tickets to Corks & Forks are $35 in advance or $45 at the door | | More Info: | summershade.org |
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| Monday 8/30/2010
(30 days away) | Jeffrey Fashion Cares | Be There: | 12th & Midtown | | When: | August 30th starting at 7 p.m. | | Expect: | Now in its 18th year, Jeffrey Fashion Cares is Atlanta's most anticipated and prestigious charitable fashion event. This year, Sara Blakely has been selected as an honorary chair, while Louise Sams and Jeffrey McQuithy will join Lila Hertz as event co-chairs. The evening starts at 7 p.m. at 12th & Midtown and includes a pre-show cocktail reception, a couture fashion show, live and silent auctions, and an after-party. All proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure--Great Atlanta Affiliate and the Atlanta AIDS Partnership Fund. | | Tickets: | Individual tickets are $500, and sponsorships are available from $1,500 to $25,000 | | More Info: | (404) 420-2997
jeffreyfashioncares.com |
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| Tuesday 8/31/2010
(31 days away) | 2010-2011 Gas South Broadway Series | Be There: | Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre | | When: | December-March | | Expect: | Nov 30- Dec 5 CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE, a new musical extravaganza, filled with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams, followed by three classic productions January – March of 2011, including Oklahoma, Wizard of Oz and A Chorus Line. Season subscriptions are on sale now for all four spectacular productions. Don’t miss the charm, spark and classic songs this season offers! | | More Info: | www.cobbenergycentre.com |
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| September 2010 JList
The J-List social calendar – where to be seen this month | Thursday 9/9/2010
(40 days away) | Party in the Kitchen | Be There: | Mason Murer Fine Art Gallery | | When: | September 9th from 7 to 10 p.m. | | Expect: | 400 guests, dressed in all-white attire, will enjoy an evening of music, dancing, cocktails and exquisite cuisine showcasing celebrity chefs from some of Atlanta’s finest restaurants. A fabulous silent auction will offer an array of items including travel and entertainment packages, fine dining experiences, and many unique items. All proceeds will benefit Open Hand’s efforts to prepare and deliver 5,000 meals per day for our neighbors in need. | | Tickets: | $150 per event ticket or $500 for two patron tickets | | More Info: | projectopenhand.org |
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| Saturday 9/11/2010
(42 days away) | "Radcliffe Bailey: Memory as Medicine" | Be There: | High Museum of Art | | When: | Now through September 11, 2010. | | Expect: | The most comprehensive presentation of works by Atlanta-based artist Radcliffe Bailey is on display at the High Museum of Art. The exhibition, "Radcliffe Bailey: Memory as Medicine," includes sculptures, paintings, installations, glass works and modified objects divided into the themes "Water," "Blues" and "Blood." Caged African finches add a sound element to the exhibit. | | More Info: | high.org |
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| Sunday 9/12/2010
(43 days away) | Salsa for Dimes Benefiting March of Dimes| Be There: | Nuevo Laredo Cantina | | When: | September 12 from 5-9 p.m. | | Expect: | Put on your sombreros and join Chair Lisa Fuller and Nuevo Laredo Cantina proprietor Chance Evans for the spiciest event of season, Salsa for Dimes. Nuevo Laredo, home of Atlanta's favorite authentic Mexican cuisine, will be closed to the public but open from 5-9pm for this special fundraiser to benefit the March of Dimes. The festive evening includes all you can eat and drink, world-famous margaritas and celebrity bartenders. | | Tickets: | $75 | | More Info: | (404) 350-9800
marchofdimes.com |
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| Saturday 9/18/2010
(49 days away) | Atlanta Cotillion IX Ball Benefiting AID Atlanta| Be There: | The Foundry at Puritan Mill | | When: | September 18 from 7:00 to 11:00 PM | | Expect: | Annually, a group of gentlemen from the Atlanta gay community participate as “debutantes” in a unique fundraising concept to benefit HIV/AIDS charities. Each participant is given a financial goal; how they reach and, almost always, exceed that goal depends on their creativity, resources and passion for helping those affected by HIV/AIDS. Since 2002 the Atlanta Cotillion has not only donated over $620,000, but has also become one of the single largest donors of unrestricted funds to AID Atlanta, the largest AIDS service organization in the southeast. | | Tickets: | Gown Seat $75.00
Tuxedo Seat $150.00 | | More Info: | (404) 870-7700
aidatlanta.org |
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| Saturday 9/18/2010
(49 days away) | Japanese Floral Design | Be There: | Museum of Design Atlanta | | When: | August 29 through Sept. 18th | | Expect: | Discover beauty at its best at the Museum of Design Atlanta's presentation of the two concurrent shows highlighting the precision of Japanese floral design, starting with "The Art of Ichiyo Ikebana- Japanese Floral Design- A Personal Dialogue." Additionally, the Atlanta chapter of the Ichiyo School of Ikebana will create a new display of flower arrangements inspired by water as part of the "Waterways" exhibition. Special events and workshops also will take place during the weeks of the exhibitions, including an opening reception on Aug. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. | | More Info: | museumofdesign.org |
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| Saturday 9/25/2010
(56 days away) | JAZZOO Atlanta 2010 | Be There: | Zoo Atlanta | | When: | Sept. 25th from 6-11 p.m. | | Expect: | Join the fun as Zoo Atlanta and Vantage Realty welcome the 3rd annual JAZZOO on September 25th, from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. The Zoo serves as a unique, exotic backdrop for over 20 of Atlanta’s best restaurants, providing food, full open bar all evening long and four stages featuring a variety of music and entertainment, including acoustic music provided by Eddie’s Attic, and the popular 80’s cover band, The Breakfast Club. Walk the red carpet, enjoy animal viewings until dusk, and new this year, JAZZOO-inspired designs from SCAD Atlanta’s fashion students – vote for your favorite! | | Tickets: | Individual tickets are $100. Tickets are all-inclusive.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (through August 15.) Two Individual Tickets for $150.00!
VIP tickets are $200. This includes access to private VIP-only area on Panda Veranda, with food and open bar, exclusive VIP lounge & bar in main tent, souvenir T-shir | | More Info: | (404) 966-0649
jazzooatlanta.org |
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| October 2010 JList
The J-List social calendar – where to be seen this month | Saturday 10/2/2010
(63 days away) | Summer Show and "No Limits: Celebrating Georgia Artists with Disabilities" | Be There: | Mason Murer Fine Art | | When: | August 20 through October 2nd | | Expect: | Get artistically inspired at Mason Murer Fine Art's summer show, which will feature photography, beautiful and complex abstract works, mixed media, multimedia, poetry and music. This extravaganza opens Aug. 20 (with an artist reception from 7 to 10 p.m.) and runs through Oct. 2. Then, on Aug. 21, be sure to catch "No Limits: Celebrating Georgia Artists with Disabilities" from 7 to 10 p.m. The evening will feature music, hors d'oeuvres, and an open bar. 50 percent of the proceeds from the sales benefit VSA Arts of Georgia. | | Tickets: | $50 per person or $75 per couple | | More Info: | masonmurer.com |
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| Sunday 10/3/2010
(64 days away) | The Atlanta 2-day Walk for Breast Cancer | Be There: | Downtown Atlanta | | When: | October 2-3rd | | Expect: | The fight against breast cancer starts with a single step. Whether you’re walking for a friend, a loved one or for someone you don’t even know, it’s a journey well worth taking.We make it easy to participate. You can even choose your mileage: Walk up to 20 miles on Saturday or up to 10 miles on Sunday. Walk on both days or just on Sunday. | | More Info: | (404) 531-4111
itsthejourney.org |
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| Sunday 10/31/2010
(92 days away) | Blown Organics | Be There: | Atlanta Botanical Garden | | When: | June through October | | Expect: | Discover a bounty of sparkling glass apples, pears and peaches among the new planting in the Edible Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden. "Blown Organics" features hand-blown glass sculptures that have been custom made for the garden by Cohn-Stone Studios of Richmond, Calif. In the fall, the exhibition will expand to include a cornucopia of produce such as pumpkins and gourds. | | More Info: | (404) 876-5859
atlantabotanicalgarden.org |
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| December 2010 JList
The J-List social calendar – where to be seen this month | Friday 12/31/2010
(153 days away) | "Signs of Life: Photographs by Peter Sekaer" | Be There: | High Museum of Art | | When: | Now through January 9, 2011 | | Expect: | Picture this: lifelike photography at the High Museum of Art, where "Signs of Life: Photographs by Peter Sekaer," the first major exhibition dedicated to the work of the Danish-born American photographer, consists of approximately 75 vintage gelatin silver prints. Sekaer's work documents the effects of the Great Depression. | | More Info: | high.org |
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