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May 2008 JList
The J-List social calendar – where to be seen this month |
Friday 5/9/2008
(today) | Sweet Auburn Springfest | Be There: | Sweet Auburn | | When: | May 9-11 | | Expect: | As many as half million people are expected to attend Sweet Auburn Springfest 2008. Staged on historic Auburn Avenue, the event runs Friday through Sunday and includes 10 Stages of Continuous Entertainment and many exciting venues and attractions. | | More Info: | (770) 912-7221
www.sweetauburn.com |
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Saturday 5/10/2008
(tomorrow) | A Night Out With Nature | Be There: | Chattahoochee Nature Center | | Expect: | A Black tie fundraiser dinner and a fabulous evening of entertainment amongst nature and under the stars. | | More Info: | (770) 992-2055
www.chattnaturecenter.com |
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Saturday 5/10/2008
(tomorrow) | Nine at Night | Be There: | North Fulton Golf Course at Chastain Park | | When: | 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. | | Expect: | Chastain/Tuxedo Park Friends proudly presents the 3rd annual Nine at Night twilight golf tournament benefiting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The tournament will feature glow-in-the-dark golf balls and special course lighting in a nine-hole, best-ball format. The evening will include dinner, drinks, music and dancing with a live DJ and a great silent auction! | | More Info: | www.choa.org |
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Saturday 5/10/2008
(tomorrow) | Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 1M Run/Walk | Be There: | Atlantic Station | | Expect: | Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure, 1M Run/Walk, 7:45 a.m., 5K 8:30 a.m., Atlantic Station, Atlanta. Contact (404) 459-8700 or komen-atlanta.org | | More Info: | www.komen-atlanta.org |
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Saturday 5/10/2008
(tomorrow) | 6th Annual A Taste of the Highlands at Piedmont Park | Be There: | Piedmont Park | | When: | 2:00PM to 5:00PM | | Expect: | The event will include food from some of Atlanta's favorite restaurants as well as live music from Lexi Street and other bands. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 the day of the event. They can be purchased online at www.tasteofthehighlands.com, by calling 404.785.7316 or by visiting La Tavola Trattoria.
The event will benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, one of the leading pediatric health care systems in the country. Children’s is a not-for-profit which relies on the generous philanthropic and volunteer support of Atlanta and Georgia communities to get kids back to being kids. All proceeds will benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. | | More Info: | www.tasteofthehighlands.com |
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Saturday 5/10/2008
(tomorrow) | The 15th Annual Crawfish Bowl | Be There: | Tin Roof Cantina | | When: | 2:00PM | | Expect: | rawfish Boil 2008 is coming up and tickets are already going fast! The party will be held at Tin Roof Cantina!
There'll be kicking live music for you and to top it all off, the DJ's will be rocking today and old school music all night long!
All you can drink beers, all you can eat Crawfish, 2 bands, free parking, and a fantastic DJ! | | More Info: | www.thepartykings.com |
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Sunday 5/11/2008
(2 days away) | 2008 Decorators' Show House and Gardens | Be There: | 3750 Tuxedo Road | | When: | From Now until May 11 | | Expect: | One house, 18 designers, a million ideas! Tour Camelot, the 38th annual Decorators’ Show House & Gardens benefiting the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Learning Community. This year’s home will feature 18 of Atlanta’s top interior and landscape designers. The house is located at 3750 Tuxedo Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305 with parking and shuttle transportation from the IBM parking deck, 4111 Northside Parkway. | | More Info: | www.decoratorsshowhouse.org |
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Monday 5/12/2008
(3 days away) | G-CAPP's 13th Annual Premiere | Expect: | Join three generations of Fonda filmaking with special invited guests Troy Garity, Peter Fonda, Jane Fonda, and Bridget Fonda for a Fonda film fest as they discuss their film work. Celebrities that have co-starred with them will also be in attendance. This impressive event raises nearly all of the operating costs for G-CAPP, an organization that inspires futures while changing lives. | | More Info: | (404) 475-6051
www.gcapp.org |
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Tuesday 5/13/2008
(4 days away) | Cocktails and Dollars | Be There: | Loca Luna | | When: | 6:30-9:30 pm | | Expect: | Free Tapas, live latin music, complimentary cocktail and drink specials, silent auction featuring executive job shadows with Atlanta leaders and CEO's. | | More Info: | www.georgia.ja.org |
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Friday 5/16/2008
(7 days away) | Country Megaticket 2008 with Tim McGraw, Jason Aldeen and Halfway to Hazard | Be There: | HiFi Buys Amphitheatre | | Expect: | The 2008 Country Megaticket includes: **Kicks 101.5 Country Fair starring Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan on May 16. **Tim McGraw with Jason Aldeen and Halfway to Hazard on June 11. **Rascal Flatts with Taylor Swift on August 15. **Toby Keith with Montgomery Gentry on September 11. **Brad Paisley with special guests on September 18. Tickets are on sale now, several weeks before individual show tickets are available. The 2008 Kicks And Eagle Country Megaticket includes the same seats to all four shows. | | More Info: | (404) 627-9704
www.livenation.com |
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Friday 5/16/2008
(7 days away) | Open Hearts, Open Doors Dinner Auction | Be There: | Capital City Club in Brookhaven | | When: | 7:30PM | | Expect: | The Open Hearts, Open Doors Dinner Auction benefiting Atlanta Ronald McDonald House programs will be held on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 7:30pm at the Capital City Club - Brookhaven. This evening will include a wonderful Southern Buffet, open bar, Live & Silent Auctions and entertainment by The Ivy Road Band. Ticket prices are $100 in advance and $125 day of the event. | | More Info: | (404) 315-1133
www.armh.com |
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Saturday 5/17/2008
(8 days away) | The Beastly Fest | Be There: | Zoo Atlanta | | Expect: | Sponsored by Ford Motor Company, the 2008 Beastly Fest returns for its 23rd consecutive year. Funds raised from this event benefit Zoo Atlanta's award-winning education, conservation and research programs. | | More Info: | (404) 624-5820
www.zooatlanta.org |
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Saturday 5/17/2008
(8 days away) | 2008 Lindbergh Award Celebration | Be There: | Ritz-Carlton Buckhead | | Expect: | Ted Turner will receive the Lindbergh Award for his dedication to the environment. The Jacoby Group will receive a Corporate Award for their commitment to sustainable and environmentally sensitive development. Turner and Jacoby will speak. Reception, silent auction, program and dinner. | | More Info: | www.lindberghfoundation.org |
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Saturday 5/17/2008
(8 days away) | 2008 Dream Diva Expo | Be There: | Georgia World Congress Center | | When: | 5:00 to 10:00 | | Expect: | Be a part of the Dream Diva Revolution! This is going to be a night of pure elegance and style. A collection of curvy and full figure models known as the "Divas of Distinction" will rock the runway like no other. Enjoy fashions of the 60's, 70's and 80's era and music from the old "Motown" sound. It is sure to be glamour, style and sexiness that takes you back to an era of femininity, sophistication and grace. Various designers will create the look that is sure to remind you of "The Supremes", the movie "Sparkle" or even "Dream Girls". The head designer of "vdinx Designs Atlanta" has coordinated a show that will make every woman's dream come true. -vendors (fashion, Jewelry, Hair, Make-up Etc.) -entertainment -food And Refreshments | | More Info: | www.vdinx.com |
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Sunday 5/18/2008
(9 days away) | 4th Annual K9 Cotillion A Benefit for PALS| Be There: | Amsterdam | | Expect: | he K9 Cotillion is an exclusive and unique cocktail reception and fundraising event featuring owners and their dogs to benefit PALS. Attendees will be able to bring their dogs to Piedmont Bark for an afternoon on the town and to help raise much needed funds to help support PALS' mission. | | More Info: | www.palsatlanta.org |
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Sunday 5/18/2008
(9 days away) | Tour de Cure | Be There: | Sandy Creek High School | | When: | 7:00am-3:00pm | | Expect: | Calling all avid and recreational cyclists! Ride the “silk sheets” in South Metro Atlanta which offers terrain so smooth and scenery so beautiful you may think you are dreaming! Enjoy fully-catered rest stops, lunch and plenty of route support during a fun-filled day of riding, food and entertainment. Make a difference in the lives of the 21 million Americans with diabetes. Ride Today…Cure Tomorrow. Route options include 8 mile, 25K, 50K and 100K. | | More Info: | (404) 320-7100
www.diabetes.org |
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Sunday 5/18/2008
(9 days away) | Cinderella - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra | Be There: | Atlanta Symphony Hall | | Expect: | Cinderella Whatever happened to Cinderella's mother? And why doesn't Cinderella's father stand up for her? The answers are part of a new and innovative production of Cinderella that is both touching and hilarious. Expect fascinating sets and lighting, life-sized puppets, masks, shadow play, exquisite costumes, and dazzling effects. May 18, 2008, 1:30 & 3:30pm Cinderella Jere Flint, conductor Enchantment Theatre company | | More Info: | (404) 733-6615
www.atlantasymphony.org |
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Friday 5/23/2008
(14 days away) | Stone Mountain Park Memorial Weekend Celebration | Be There: | Stone Mountain Park | | When: | May 23-26 | | Expect: | Just a short drive from anywhere in Atlanta ... Stone Mountain Park celebrates Memorial Day Weekend with the Park's Twentieth Anniversary of the World's Largest Lasershow Spectacular with new song segments, more fireworks and new Laser Canopy special effect. Veterns and current members of the Military will also be honored each night. | | More Info: | (770) 498-5658
www.stateparks.com |
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Friday 5/23/2008
(14 days away) | Atlanta Jazz Festival 2008 | Be There: | Various Locations througout Atlanta | | When: | May 23-26 | | Expect: | Considered one of the World's greatest Musical Celebrations ...this annual jazz event always draws a couple of 100,000 people to listen to many well-known musicians such as Fats Domino and the Neville Brothers.
The Atlanta Jazz Festival will take place at ' several different ' Venues throughout the Atlanta area, including: Centennial Olympic Park, Underground Atlanta, Churchill Grounds, Piedmont Park and more. | | More Info: | atlantafestivals.com |
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Sunday 5/25/2008
(16 days away) | Summer Concert Series at Chateau Elan | Be There: | Winery Pavilion | | When: | 8:30PM to 11:30PM | | Expect: | All of the concerts will be from 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. in the winery pavilion. Get dinner to go at Paddy's Pub or bring your own picnic! Cash bar available. Tickets go on sale March 1st, 2008 - Tickets are $30 each. Special Overnight Package including Tickets is available. Call 678-425-0900 to book your stay or purchase tickets. Summer Concert Series Line-Up Sunday,
May 25th: Pieces of 8
July 5th: Swingin' Medallions
July 12th: The Jesters
July 26th: The Tams (a.k.a. Joe Pope Tams)
August 2nd: Holiday Band
August 9th: The Embers
August 31st: Swingin' Medallions | | More Info: | chateauelan.com |
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Friday 5/30/2008
(21 days away) | 2008 Blade Show and International Cutlery Fair | Be There: | Cobb Galleria Centre | | When: | May 30- June1 | | Expect: | 2008 Blade Show and International Cutlery FairSee over 108,000 square feet of knife exhibits featuring custom knives, antique knives, swords and manufacturer displays for what continues to be the worlds largest knife show.Cobb Galleria Centre and Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia | | More Info: | (877) 746-9757
www.blademag.com |
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Saturday 5/31/2008
(22 days away) | Flying High for Chidren's | Be There: | 57th Fighter Group Restaurant at Peachtree Dekalb Airport | | When: | 7 pm - midnight | | Expect: | The Captain has turned off the seatbelt light ... please relax and enjoy the flight. We encourage all of our passengers to sample our fabulous appetizers... Plug in and dance to the high flying sounds of a live band ... Bid on our incredible silent auction items ... Enjoy a cocktail at our bar. It's sure to be a trip! | | More Info: | www.choa.org |
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