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throughout june
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JOHNNY'S HIDEAWAY: "Atlanta's Only Nightclub For Big Kids" ~ Live Music Sunday - Bands start at 9 p.m. and buckets of beer are $20 & .50¢ wings, $100 Trivia Monday with DJ Spin & Texas Hold'em, Ladies Night Wednesday with $200 in give-aways, Hospitality Nights Sunday, Monday & Tuesday. 3771 Roswell Road, Buckhead, 404.233.8026 |
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BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ~ Relish Good Food: Brunch buffet offers an array of Southern favorites including shrimp & grits, biscuits & tasso gravy and biscuits benedict. 590 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell, GA 30075, 770.650.7877, www.relishgoodfood.com |
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FLICKS ON 5TH: Midtown residents know summer is finally here with the kick-off of the annual outdoor film series Flicks on 5th. Starting on Wednesday, June 11, a new film will be shown outdoors on Fifth Street between Spring Street and Techwood Drive every Wednesday night at 9 p.m. Rain or shine. Admission is FREE so be sure to mark your calendar. |
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PEACHTREE BATTLE: After seven years, 44 extensions, and over 120,000 patrons, Atlanta's longest running production, PEACHTREE BATTLE, will close on its 7th anniversary, September 7, 2008. Originally scheduled for an eight week limited engagement when it opened on September 7, 2001, the Habersham family and PEACHTREE BATTLE quickly became a city phenomenon and a must-see for native Atlantans and their out-of-town guests. The story, which centers around a Buckhead socialite's favorite son marrying a Hooters Girl, surpassed the benchmark set by the original production of Driving Miss Daisy in March of 2003, making the outrageous comedy the longest running play in Atlanta theatre history. |
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Wednesday, June 4, 2008 ~ Taste of Atlanta’s anticipated event, Culinaire, a global food experience and amuse bouche to Atlanta’s October food extravaganza, has been postponed until June 4. |
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Friday, June 13 ~ The March of Dimes Dining Out, now in its 24th year, is an evening filled with Atlanta's most delectable dining and great fun with the proceeds going to a worthy cause. Dining Out features more than 40 of Atlanta's finest restaurants in one unforgettable evening. Patrons will enjoy a specially selected dinner with wine hosted at a participating restaurant. After dinner, the evening continues at Club Opera where guests will mingle with other Dining Out guests while enjoying cocktails and dessert. Tables are $1,500 or $1,000, depending on the restaurant chosen, and are sold on a first come, first served basis. Price includes a three-course dinner for eight or ten guests, wine pairings, and gratuity as well as admission to the after party. Just want to join the after party? Tickets may be purchased for $40 each. Participating restaurants include Aria and Canoe among many others. For more information, contact Jennifer Cobb at 404.350.9800. www.marchofdimes.com |
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Friday, June 13 ~ Morton's The Steakhouse Buckhead will be celebrating this distinctive American spirit in an evening of tasting premium bourbons on Friday, June 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to sample a variety of select bourbons from the Small Batch Bourbon Collection and listen to Whiskey Professor Bernie Lubbers as he takes them on a fascinating journey from the barrel to the bottle - all complemented with Morton's fare. Tickets are $45 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Space is limited, reservations required. Call Morton's The Steakhouse Buckhead at 404.816.6535 or visit www.mortons.com to make your reservation. The restaurant is located in the Peachtree Lenox Building at 3379 Peachtree Road. |
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Saturday, June 14 ~ The annual Taste of Brookhaven is a culinary experience you do not want to miss. Bringing together some of Brookhaven's finest restaurants, the Brookhaven Arts Alliance and Presenting Sponsor Dan Woodley Communities has assembled an evening to savor on Saturday, June 14 from 6 to 10 p.m. The picturesque grounds of Oglethorpe University are the backdrop for this neighborhood dinner party with jazz from The Marea Alta Musical Group setting the musical tone for the event. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. All proceeds benefit the Brookhaven Arts Alliance. |
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Saturday, June 14 & Sunday, June 15 ~ Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery ~ Usually you grab a bottle of sparkling wine when you're ready to celebrate, but this time it's the sparkling wine itself that's being celebrated. June 14 - 15, marks the launch of Georgia's first sparkling wines, made at Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery in Dahlonega by owner Karl Boegner and his son Brannon. Making their Georgia debut are three sparkling wines - Brut Rose, Blanc de Blancs Brut, and Sparkling Demi-Sec - all created using the traditional Methode Champenoise (French method). Guests to the winery will be able to taste the new sparkling wines as well as the winery's award-winning still wines. A sparkling wine tasting is $10 per person, a flight of red and white still wines is $10, and there's a $15 option for those who would like to try flights of all three. Wine tastings are available Thursday - Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery is located at 180 Wolf Mountain Trail in Dahlonega; 706.867.9862. |
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Saturday, June 14 ~ Get ready for a cool way to beat the summer heat with Fernbank’s Artemis guild of young professionals. Fernbank Museum of Natural History will host Lost Oasis: Tango on the Tundra. This summer party benefits BONES for Kids (Building on Experiences in Science), a fund established by Artemis to enrich children’s programs at the Museum. Lost Oasis combines a fantastic party with a great cause and draws together dynamic and ambitious young professionals who care about the cultural vitality of metro Atlanta. The Artemis guild has been hosting the party to raise funds for Fernbank since 1995 and has successfully grown Lost Oasis into one of the most anticipated cultural events of the summer over its 14-year history. This year, participants will enjoy live music by Limelight, cuisine from Proof of the Pudding, an open bar that includes specialty Tango-tinis and Cha-Cha Chills, and a fantastic silent auction and prize drawing. The Lost Oasis benefit will honor long-time Museum and Artemis supporters Kevin and Adrienne Maxim. Co-chairing the event are Sam and Ryan Dunlap and Tracey and Darren Moore. |
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Saturday, June 14 ~ FREE DAY IN THE PARKS ~ To kick off the state’s “Get Outdoors Georgia” initiative, every one of Georgia’s 63 state parks and state historic sites will be free for every visitor on Saturday, June 14 - just in time for Father's Day weekend. All parking fees and admission fees will be waived for a full day to enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, picnicking and dozens of other activities in Georgia’s diverse and beautiful outdoors. Dozens of events, such as fishing rodeos and guided hikes, are planned across the state, details can be found at www.GetOutdoorsGeorgia.org. For more information, call 1.800.864-7275. Note: Not valid at Stone Mountain, Lake Lanier Islands, Jekyll Island or Chattahoochee River NRA because these are not state parks operated by Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources. |
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Sunday, June 15 ~ FATHER'S DAY Eno & The Barrelman Cheese Shop: 2. 800 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30308, 404.685.3191. Top 10 Wines for Father's Day. Visit www.enorestaurant.com for list. Fogo de Chao: 15 cuts of meat, carved tableside by request with no limit. And for Dads who don't do meat, there is a stunning salad bar. Atlanta's Fogo de Chao, located at 3101 Piedmont Road, provides a slice of Southern Brazilian hospitality on Father's Day for lunch ($38.50) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and for dinner ($48.50) from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. To make reservations, call 404.266.9988. Harry's Farmers Market: The local Harry's Farmers Market locations are holding a couple of creative events to get the little kids (ages two to five) involved with a gift for Father's Day. Sign up today for the free Kids Corner event at the Cobb location of Harry's Farmers Market. On Saturday, June 14 at 11 a.m., Ms. Marcy and the gang will be making Dad a grilling apron for Father's Day. The aprons and all the decorations are provided for your little ones to make Dad something he is sure to cherish forever. Harry's Farmers Market in Marietta is located at 70 Powers Ferry Road, SE; 770-578-4400. And if Dad has a sweet tooth, the "decorate a cookie cake for Dad" Kids Corner event at the Harry's Farmers Market in Alpharetta is the place to be. On Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Daddy's little angels can add all the trimmings to a scrumptious 12-inch cookie cake for him on his special day. This program is free, but registration is required. Register by Wednesday, June 11 at the customer service desk at Harry's Farmers Market in Alpharetta located at 1180 Upper Hembree Road or call 770-664-6300. Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails: Enjoy a special prix fixe Father’s Day menu. $32.50 per person (includes a choice from each course and soda, iced tea or water); $9.95 per child (includes fries and choice of PB & J, grilled cheese or chicken fingers plus a scoop of ice cream). Call for a dinner reservation 770. 817.0161 or visit www.opentable.com. Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails, 780 Mayfield Rd. Alpharetta, GA 30004, miltons-atl.com Morton's The Steakhouse: Both Atlanta locations of Morton's The Steakhouse will offer a four-course steak and seafood dinner for two on Sunday, June 15. For $99, this special surf and turf menu includes two single-cut filets; a choice of two seafood options (Morton's jumbo lump crab cake, shrimp Alexander or broiled sea scallops); a choice of two salads (Caesar or Morton's salad); one Morton's signature potato and one fresh vegetable to share; and lastly, a choice of two desserts (Morton's legendary hot chocolate cake or Key lime pie). Regular hours for both locations: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Buckhead: Peachtree Lenox Building at 3379 Peachtree Road, NE; 404-816- 6535. Downtown: SunTrust Plaza Building at 303 Peachtree Center Avenue; 404-577-4366. www.mortons.com Relish Good Food: Brunch buffet offers an array of Southern favorites including shrimp & grits, biscuits & tasso gravy and biscuits benedict. 590 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell, GA 30075, 770.650.7877, www.relishgoodfood.com Trilogy: Start new summer hours of operation on Sunday June the 15th. They will be closed on Sundays and Mondays and will open nightly at 5 P.M. for service Tuesday through Saturday. Sunday, June 15th (Father's Day) was the final Spin Daddy Swing Sunday. DJ Alan White will be moving the swing party to Wednesday nights. Trilogy will be open in the entertainment room for this event only. The bar and small acts lounge will be closed. VITA: Will host its regular Bellini Brunch on Sunday, June 15, offering $5 martinis and a $5 Bloody Mary bar as well as $6 mimosas and Bellinis. Open all day Sunday: brunch and lunch menu served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and dinner menu served from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. 2110 Peachtree Road, 404-367-8482. www.vitaatl.com Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery: On June 15, Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery will host its sixth annual Father's Day barbecue brunch. The cost is $30 per person (excluding wine, tax and gratuity). All Wolf Mountain wines are priced separately and will be available by the glass or bottle. The two seating times are 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Advanced reservations are required for all events; please call 706-867-9862 to reserve. 180 Wolf Mountain Trail in Dahlonega. www.wolfmountainvineyards.com |
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Friday, June 20 ~ Eno & The Barrelman Cheese Shop: 2005 Burgundy Tasting ~ FRIDAY June 20th at 6:30 pm for a seated tasting featuring the 2005 Burgundy selections of Robert Chadderdon. 12 Burgundies from Chadderdon Selections, $65 entrance fee is credited toward any case purchases on the evening of the tasting. There are only 14 seats and they will go fast. 800 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30308, 404.685.3191. To RSVP please call Barrelman at 404.228.8817 or e-mail: enotria@mindspring.com |
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Friday, June 20 ~ Aqua Blue: GIRLS NIGHT OUT benefitting the Susan G. Komen Foundation ~ "Sex and the City" Cocktail Party 4 p.m. with music by David Scott Beluga's Piano Man starting at 8 p.m., featuring $5 martini's, 1/2 priced appetizers, Raffle prizes and give-a-ways from local vendors. |
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Friday, June 20 - Sunday, June 22 ~ BLUES, BREWS & BBQ benefitting Camp Twin Lakes ~ Hot soulful sounds, saucy eats and frosty Sweetwater beer are the clues; forks and fingers are the tools for success at "Blues, Brews and BBQ," a three- day summer souls-tice at South City Kitchen in Midtown and Vinings going on Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22. Choose your 'cue of choice from the special menu (regular menu also available) then lick your fingers while live blues bands play each night--and toss back a Sweetwater beer or two while you're at it. 'Cue menu for both locations: Camp Twin Lakes, a local non-profit organization offering recreational, therapeutic and educational programs for seriously ill children facing physical, emotional and life challenges, will receive 10 percent of Sunday's sales. South City Kitchen has two locations: 1144 Crescent Avenue in Midtown (404-873-7358) and 1675 Cumberland Parkway in Vinings (770-435-0700). Reservations recommended. The Midtown location is open seven days a week and serves lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The Vinings location serves dinner nightly and Sunday brunch. |
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Tuesday, June 24 ~ Meat-Free Wine Dinner at Ecco: Animal lovers can still be happy as herbivores in a pasture at this month's meat-free |
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Thursday, June 26 ~ ENO & Barrelman Cheese Shop www.enorestaurant.com |
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Saturday, June 28 ~ Atlanta Summer Beer Fest Front Page News in Little Five Points |
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throughout july
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July ~ Aqua Blue ~ $20 BUYS THREE COURSES AND FOUR ENTREE OPTIONS SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS IN JULY |
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july
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Thursday, July 10 ~ Johnny's Annual 39th Birthday Party ~ Complimentary cocktails & buffet 7 - 8 p.m. Special Birthday guests: Philip chan, Herbie Heiser, Buzz Turner and entertainment by Pat Sallarulo & Jerry Farber. "Atlanta's Only Nightclub For Big Kids" ~ Live Music Sunday - Bands start at 9 p.m. with buckets of beer $20 & .50¢ wings, $100 Trivia Monday with DJ Spin and Texas Hold'em, Ladies Night Wednesday with $200 in give-aways, Hospitality Nights Sunday, Monday & Tuesday. 3771 Roswell Road, Buckhead, 404.233.8026 |
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July 12 & July 16 ~ AUDITIONS ~ Jeff Foxworthy to Host "Kids Helping Kids: A Talent Show" in Atlanta; Open Auditions for Kids Start July 12 ~ Finalists will perform in the Talent Show in August at The Westminster Schools Open auditions for all children between the ages of 4 to 18 will be held July 12 and July 16. Video auditions accepted and must be submitted by July 10. For audition information, application, and all event details visit our website via this link: http://www.marcus.org/news/events/2008/kids_helping.html |
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August 9 ~ Jeff Foxworthy to Host "Kids Helping Kids: A Talent Show" in Atlanta The Marcus Institute presents the inaugural “Kids Helping Kids: A Talent Show” on August 9, 2008, at 2:00 pm, at The Westminster Schools. This event, which will feature the finalists after a month of preliminary eliminations, will be hosted by Jeff Foxworthy, nationally syndicated radio host of The Foxworthy Countdown, star and executive producer of the successful Blue Collar Comedy Tour franchise, TNN’s “Comedian of the Year” for three years running, multiple Grammy Award nominee, and best-selling author of 11 books. or audition information, http://www.marcus.org/news/events/2008/kids_helping.html |
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Saturday, August 23 ~ Alon's Bakery: Alon’s Bakery and Market in Dunwoody welcomes chef Virginia Willis as she emerges from the kitchen to share recipes, stories and southern hospitality during a special signing of her new cookbook, Bon Appetit Y’all: Recipes and Stories from Three Generations of Southern Cooking on Saturday August 23 at 1 p.m. |
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wine dinner up for the picking at Ecco, Fifth Group Restaurants'® Mediterranean bistro in Midtown. Ecco Executive Chef Micah Willix unites summer's bounty of locally grown veggies and fruit with tender pasta and perfectly paired wines at this 6:30 p.m. event on Tuesday, June 24. Passed hors d'oeuvres signal the evening's start: crostini with fresh caprino, cantaloupe gazpacho and mozzarella in carozza share time with Laurenz "Charming" Gruner-Veltliner, Austria '05. The first course follows featuring a salad of avocado and radishes topped with gew?rztraminer vinaigrette and lemon verbena and served with Willm Reserve Gew?rztraminer, Alsace, France '06. The second course features house-made rigatoni with oregano, summer squash and blossoms served with Cairel Arneis, Cascina Cheirello, Italy '06. A third course follows with confit of wild mushroom with fresh beans and oven- dried tomatoes and is accompanied by Domaine Lafage Grenache, Languedoc, France '03 and Artazu "Artazuri," Navarra, Spain '06. The delectable dinner ends with a sweet note of wild Georgia blackberry preserves, short bread and creme frache. $50 per person. Reservations are required and are limited; call 404-347-9555.
each week then start over next month. Start with your choice of the Aqua Blue house salad with sweet herb vinaigrette or classic Caesar with shaved Parmesan. Here comes the hard part - deciding whether to have the braised beef tenderloin with Madeira peppercorn sauce, served over root vegetables and Yukon Gold potatoes; roasted chicken cappellini served over angel hair pasta with a sun-dried tomato sauce; pecan-crusted trout served over sweet potato hash, sun corn, thin green beans and a peach beurre blanc; or between Atlantic salmon or yellowfin tuna served grilled, cast-iron blackened or bamboo steamed with a choice of side dishes. Warm Mississippi mud pie topped with vanilla bean ice cream or classic creme brule. 1564 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell; 770-643-8886.
Londzell's Jazz & Blues Cafe, Roswell ~ Londzell’s will host a jamming jubilee on Independence Day to celebrate a successful first year in Roswell. Londzell’s is open seven nights a week for dinner and live entertainment by local and national jazz and blues artists. Fabulous dinner offerings include a variety of Southern-inspired comfort foods such as Low Country Shrimp and Grits, savory Veal Meatloaf and Zell’s Black and Blues Burger. A Londzell’s Blues Martini provides perfect liquid refreshment: Blue Curacao, Vodka, pineapple and cranberry juice. Outrageously decadent desserts such as ultra rich turtle cheesecake cap off a great meal. A funky jam session featuring New York saxophonist Reggie Hines will top off the evening’s revelry. Playing his horn with soul and swagger, Reggie’s high-energy and electrifying sounds will be accompanied by his talented band. Reggie has played for Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross and the O’Jays, among many others. For more information, call 678.795.9100, or visit w
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