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ATLANTADon’t think the fun inAtlanta stops because sum-mer is over! No Way! Thisfall the city is growing in cul-ture and entertainment sowe decided that we wouldtalk about it in this issue.There is so much going onthat we couldn’t fit it in allthe pages and were forced toput some of it on our website www.connectatl.com. I’mvery excited about the opening of the Georgia Aquarium.Our cover article highlights their educational programs,ballroom/dining space and special events. Another majoropening coming this fall is the High Museum Expansion.With the building and landscape as a piece of art, theexhibit space will be grand. In our arts section you will finda great selection of concerts, plays, operas and exhibits.Don’t forget Table 1280 Restaurant, located at the HighMuseum. Speaking of dining, make sure not to miss ourfood and beverage festival section. From the Taste ofAtlanta to Wine South, we’ve got you covered. Also, Iwould like to take this time to thank Le Cordon BleuCollege of Culinary Arts for our recipe in this fall issue.Make sure you try it! For business executives and entrepre-neurs, we didn’t forget you. Take a look at some of the greatupcoming business conferences. The networking and edu-cation opportunities that will take place at these confer-ences can definitely catapult you to the next level in yourbusiness or profession. Boy, there is so much to do. I’m soexcited about the upcoming activities; I’m planning myschedule now so I can make sure that I don’t miss anything.I suggest you do the same. READY! SET! GO!

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CONTENTS

FEATURES18 The Georgia Aquarium

Atlanta welcomes one of the largest aquariumfacilities

32 The High Museum of ArtNew expansion creates a “Village for the Arts”

6 FoodCoffee Glazed Lamb LoinsTop 5 Restaurant PicksGreat TasteWine Classes

22 HotelsTop 5 Hotel Picks

26 WellnessCancer Treatment and

SupportSpa Pick

30 Night LifeThe Night Spot

35 ArtsUpcoming Events

39 BusinessCar Buying ConciergeWomen’s Leadership

ConferenceUpcoming Conferences

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The GeorgiaAquarium

The High MuseumExpansion

Cancer Treatmentand Support

The following is a correction on last issue’s fitnessarticle entitled “Gym Membership: Weighing TheFactors.”• In order to join L.A. Fitness, members must pay

$149 initiation and $34.99 per month in addi-tion to first and last month’s dues.

• Cleveland Graham is a personal trainer at Bodyof Change, which has no affiliations with L.A.Fitness.

• L.A. Fitness allows you to “Exercise YourOptions.”

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CoffeeGlazed Lamb LoinBY MICHAEL KLE IN CECEXECUT IVE CHEF - L E CORDON BLEUCOLLEGE OF CUL INARY ARTS AT LANTA

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Serves 6

2 tbsp. Butter

2 tbsp. Minced Shallots

1 tbsp Minced Garlic

_ cup Light brown sugar

1 cup Strong Coffee

1 cup Beef or Lamb Stock or broth

1/8 cup Red Wine Vinegar

Kosher Salt

Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

4 Tbsp Roasted coffee beans

2 Tbsp Kosher salt

1 tsp Ground Black Pepper

_ tsp Fennel Seed

_ tsp Cardamom seed

3 ea Boneless American Lamb Loins,

Defatted and peeled

3 tbsp Olive oil

INGREDIENTS

For the Sauce:In the bottom of a 2 qt sauce pan melt theButter over medium heat. When bubbling,add Shallots and Garlic and cook until light-ly browned.

Add the Brown Sugar and cook for two min-utes. Add Coffee and Stock. Bring to a sim-mer and allow to cook until reduced to 1cup. Add the Red WineVinegar and contin-ue reducing to _ cup. Adjust seasoning withSalt and Black Pepper and keep warm forservice.

For Lamb:In an electric coffee grinder, grind togetherCoffee, Salt, Pepper, Cardamom and FennelSeeds.

Rub the Lamb Loins with coffee mixture andallow to rest 20 minutes in the refrigerator.

Heat Olive Oil in a pan until hot. Quicklysear the lamb loin on all sides and placeinto a 400ºF oven until a thermometerplaced in the center of the lamb reads145ºF.

Remove lamb and allow to rest 5 minutes.Cut the loins into equal slices and drizzlewith the Coffee Sauce.

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5OughtaBee’sNot only do they

offer dine-in andtake-out for individual andfamily-style meals, but theyalso offer cooking classesnot only for adults, but forkids too! They serve deli-styled lunch menu usingBoar’s Head meats, a greatdinner menu, and a diverseSunday brunch menu.5192 McGinnis FerryRoad, Alpharetta, GA30005, 678-893-9000.

Jalisco MexicanThis is one of the

first Mexican restau-rants in Atlanta. It’s no won-der why this is such a popu-lar eatery. From their classicburritos supreme to moreadventurous and tasty selec-

tions, Jalisco is one of thebest Mexican restaurants.Your family will love it.2337 Peachtree Rd NE,Atlanta, GA 30305-4147,404-233-9244.

DownwindRestaurant

Located inside theDekalb Peachtree Airport,you can enjoy a deck andatrium that overlook the run-ways of the airport…andthe burgers are great. 2000Airport Road, Atlanta, GA30341, 770 452-0973.

Buca di BeppoSpecializing in

immigrant southernItalian food, served familystyle. Buca di Beppo isknow for their legendary

large portions, but now theyalso offer smaller portionscalled Buca Small. If yourtaste buds are screamingItalian, here’s the place.2335 Mansell Road,Alpharetta GA 30022,770.643.9463.

Ok Café Lookingfor the old-fash-

ioned diner experi-ence? Then, Ok Café iswhere you will find it. Fromhomemade potato chips toblue-plate specials, the old-school diner will satisfy yourthrow back cravings. 1284W Paces Ferry Rd NWAtlanta, GA 30327,404.233-2888.

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6th AnnualWine SouthGwinnett CenterSept. 14-18, 2005

The Atlanta Festival ofFood, Wine, Art & Music.Wine South is the premierfood and wine event of theSouth and is convenientlylocated under on roof.Guests will congregate toenjoy samplings of over 600fine wines and cuisine pro-vided by local restaurants,along with wine seminarsand chef demonstrations.Tickets are available for$55.00 each day, $100.00for both days. TheDesignated Driver Program

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will be available for you totake advantage of as wellfor $40. September 14 –September 15, Restaurantsthroughout the city areoffering Winemaker’sDinners, Prix Fixe chefmenus expertly paired withwines for each course. OnSeptember 16 choosebetween The Balance ofFood, Wine and the Sensesat Le Cordon Bleu Collegeof Culinary Arts and theWine South Kickoff Party,Fourth Annual VintageWine, Vintage Cars bene-fiting The Children's ArtsMuseum in Gwinnett.Hotel packages are avail-able at the AtlantaMarriott Gwinnett Place,Hampton Inn SugarloafParkway and the HolidayInn Gwinnett Center...so

make it a weekend get-away! For more information:www.winesouth.com

Taste of AtlantaTents at LenoxSquare MallSept. 17-19, 2005

It’s time for 4th AnnualTaste of Atlanta. This isthe day to taste delicioussamplings from more than70 restaurants. During the

course of the weekend, youwill enjoy everything fromthe trendy to the classics.The dishes are rich in cul-ture and ingredients, andguarantees to offer some-thing for everyone. This2-day festival is filled withcooking demonstrations bythe great chefs SaraMoulton, Shirley Corriher,Walter Scheib and CurtisAikens. There will also begiveaways that you don’twant to miss. The eventopens with an opening VIPparty on Friday nightSeptember 17th. Ticketsfor this event are $100 perperson. For Saturday orSunday, tickets are $35 inadvance and $40 at thedoor. The price includes15 tokens for food & bev-erages. Additional tokenscan be purchased for$1each. Children underage 12 are admitted freeand no pets are allowedexcept those for physicalaid. For more information:www.tasteofatlanta.org

The Great MillerLight Chili Cook OffColiseum Meadow,Stone Mountain ParkOct. 1, 2005

The 26th Annual GreatMiller Light Chili CookOff is filled with greatmusic, great food and lotsof games for the entirefamily. Teams will compete

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L i v e J a z z • S unday B r un c h • L u n c h S pe c i a l s & L a t e N i g h t D i n n e r • Banque t Room & Ca t e r i n g S e r v i c e s Ava i l a b l e

in the categories of Chili,Brunswick Stew, andCornbread. Guest will beable to sample the foodand enjoy a variety of con-tests. The tickets for theevent are $10 for adultsand free for childrenunder 12. Parking toenter the park is $8 pervehicle or $35 annualparking fee. For more information:www.theatlantachili-cookoff.com

Taste of RoswellHistoric Town SquareOct. 15, 2005

The 2nd Annual Tasteof Roswell will be filledwith gourmet samples pro-vided by some of Roswell’s

best restaurants. Filledwith great foods, giveawaysand great music, featuringBluegrass and Old TimeBands, you are sure tohave a wonderful time.The event is absolutelyfree starting at noon andending at 5:00 PM.

Restaurant tastes rangefrom $0.50 to $3.00. For more information:www.cvb.roswell.ga.usor call 770-640-3253or 800-776-7935



Great Decatur BeerTasting FestivalDecatur SquareOct. 15, 2005

From 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. isyour chance to taste hun-dreds of the finest localand international beersavailable. Along with yourbeer, enjoy live music and

good food. The entry feeis $30, which includesyour special tasting glass.Proceeds benefit commu-nity projects. Entry is lim-ited to 5,000 people andno children or animalsallowed inside festivalarea. For more information:www.decaturga.com.

Wine Tasting Festival2005Decatur SquareNov. 5, 2005

If wine is your beverageof choice, you will be ableto taste more than a hun-dred wines to find thatspecial bottle. The festivalstarts at 1:00 PM and anend at 4:00 PM. Entry feeis $30 in advance, $35 at

the door and includescommemorative wine glass.Entry is limited to 2,000people. Proceeds benefitthe Decatur Arts Alliance. For more information:www.decaturga.com.

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For a full list ofevents, please visit

www.connectatl.comIf you are interested

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Al Walker has always loved wines and taught wineeducation for several years. With mentors such asChristian Pol-Roger, Linda Lowery, JJ Vincent,

Gerard Jaboulet, Etienne Hugel, and Peter Cobb, Al is pos-itive that when you leave one of his wine classes, you willshare the same passion. As a Level III Certified WineProfessional, Al has taken everything he has learned andcreated Raise Your Glass International. The goal of RaiseYour Glass International is to be the very best in wine edu-cation to de-mystify and simply wine which will enable youto enjoy wine more. A family business, Raise Your GlassInternational provides consulting, symposiums and semi-nars, wine education for individuals and businesses alike.For as little as $25 per person, gather 20 of your closestfriends and learn all about wines, domestic and interna-tional. You will also learn how to educate your pallet intasting wines, how a wine should be consumed, “laiddown”- the proper temperature to serve a wine, purchasingwines and finally, a wine tasting (they provide the wines!).Did I mention this all takes place your home? That’s right!He brings the wines and the education to you. It will be agreat event alone or in addition to something else you haveplanned. To schedule a wine education class you email Alat [email protected] or call 404.256.9734

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On November 23, 2005, Bernie Marcus, co-founder of Home Depot, will open the doorsto his $200 million gift to the people ofGeorgia: The Georgia Aquarium.

The Georgia Aquarium brings more touristsWith 5 million gallons of marine and fresh water and

over 100,000 animals of 500 different species, this uniquefacility is expecting over 2 million visitors in the first year.As a large tourist attraction, the Aquarium coincides withMayor Shirley Franklin implementation of the NewCentury Economic Development Plan. This four-year planwill ensure Atlanta becoming the country’s premier touristtown. In 2004, the City of Atlanta made $4 billion – $3 bil-lion was solely due to tourism, restaurants, hotels andentertainment. Several new openings, along with the revi-

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One of theWorld’s Largest

AquariumFacilities Opens

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talization of downtown Atlanta where theAquarium is located, will support this ini-tiative. Whale Sharks move to Atlanta

The Georgia Aquarium is also a non-profit conducting worldwide research in aneffort to conserve aquatic wildlife. TheAquarium will study two whale sharks(named Ralph and Norton) found in thewaters of Taiwan. Thewhale shark is the largestfish in the sea (approxi-mately 45 feet) and will bethe first on exhibit inNorth America. Studiesreveal that whale sharks donot lay eggs; in fact, theyproduce litters of more

than 300 “pups.” Tourists can look forwardto viewing giant trevally, batfish, goldentrevally, sea goblins, white-spotted gui-tarfish, giant grouper and BowMouth gui-tarfish. The Georgia Aquarium is alearning experience

Education is an important facet to theAquarium. The facility is expecting 70,000

students to participate in its edu-cational programs. Innovativetechnologies, as well as interac-tive and interdisciplinary tech-niques will be used to create apleasurable experience. In orderto raise funds for the educationprograms, The Aquarium imple-mented the “FishScales” pro-

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gram, which allows donors to pur-chase personalized, lighted fishhanging on an 80-foot wall withaquatic images. At the opening, vis-itors will be able to type in the nameof a FishScale owner and locate itby blinking lights on the wall. Will it open on time?

The Coca-Cola Company donat-ed 9 acres to the 455,000 sq. ft.facility, which encompasses a ball-room that can accommodate10,000 guests or 1,200 who wish to dine.This enormous construction project is stillunderway. But Marcusbelieves the facility will beready by the designated open-ing date. “We are thrilled wewill be open in time to allowfamilies, together for theThanksgiving holiday, tospend a portion of their holi-day week at the Georgia

Aquarium,” he says in a press statement.Located in the heart of downtown, near

the new World of Coke,Centennial Olympic Park,CNN Center, Georgia WorldCongress Center and PhilipsArena, the GeorgiaAquarium is not just a touristattraction, it’s an aquaticdream for those Atlantanscraving to escape dry land.

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Four SeasonsHotel Located just

minutes from theHigh Museum, this beautifulhotel is not just for theadults, they roll out the ‘wel-come mat’ for young guestsas well. First, children under18 can share their parent’sroom at no extra charge.But that’s not all. They havewelcome gifts for them, aswell bathrobes, toiletries,milk and cookies and more.They will even child-proofthe room at your requestand provide a diapergenie. If you want to enjoya romantic night out, with24 to 48 hours notice theycan also provide baby-sit-ting services. 75 FourteenthStreet, Atlanta, GeorgiaU.S.A. 30309,404.881.9898.

Omni Hotel atCNN Center This

hotel sits within theCNN Center Complex. It islocated across fromCentennial Olympic Park,

connected to Philips Arenaand the Georgia WorldCongress Center, making italso an ideal family spot. Itis also the closest hotel tothe Georgia Dome. It offersa kids program in whichthey get fun activities whenthey stay at the hotel pluschildren’s menus. Also, a lotof the rooms have videogames inside. They can winprizes like MP3 players andX-BOX game pack. 100CNN Center, Atlanta,Georgia 30303,404.659.0000.

The EmbassySuites Atlanta at

CentennialOlympic Park. The loca-tion of this hotel makes itideal for families. Just walkacross the street to the newGeorgia Aquarium,Centennial Olympic Park,CNN Studios and Imagineit! Children Museum.Available amenities includea baby crib. You will notrun into a shortage of things

for the family to do whilevisiting this hotel. 267Marietta St., Atlanta,Georgia, 30313,404.223.2300.

SheratonBuckhead HotelIf your children love

the water, then this hotel isfor you. The Sheraton hascompleted an outdoor poolarea with a children’s pool.In addition to all of theother concierge servicesand amenities, they offerbabysitting too. Don’t forgetto shop across the street atLenox Mall while you’rethere. 3405 Lenox RoadNE, Atlanta, Georgia30326, 404.261.9250.

Crowne PlazaHotel Atlanta-Buckhead This

hotel is nestled in the heartof Buckhead and a stone’sthrow from Lenox Mall. Ifshopping is not on yourmind and you want to sharea quiet evening with yourspouse, babysitting serviceis available for you. Justmake sure you give them atleast 24-hour notice. 3377Peachtree Road NE,Atlanta, Georgia 30326,404.264.1111.

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F I T N E S S

Here’s a listing of someupcoming cancerawareness events inthe metro-Atlanta area.

6th Annual Breast CancerAwareness WalkA 2K walk with all proceedsbenefiting the AmericanCancer Society • When: Sat., Oct. 1 at

8 a.m.• Where: Morehouse

College, Martin LutherKing International Chapel

• Cost: $20.00, whichincludes a commemorativet-shirt

• Contact: Sandra Walker404-215-2675 [email protected]

BY ROBIN GRANT

Cancer Treatmentand Support

Cancer is an ominous subject with no 100% cure;therefore, many medical professionals emphasizeearly detection. In recent years we have become

more vocal about cancer detection as a society and con-tinue to do so with the donning of wristbands, participat-ing in screening drives, or by walking in various cancerwalks. Here is a list of events and cancer awarenessmonths that supporters and survivors can partake.

OVARIAN CANCER The month of September highlights ovarian cancer. It

is one of the most mysterious cancers because it is notusually diagnosed until women are in their moreadvanced stages. According to the National OvarianCancer Coalition, is the symptoms are irregular bowels, orbladder emissions, indigestion, nausea, pelvis/abdominalbloating, etc. Other symptoms are mistaken for “femaleproblems”, such as abnormal bleeding, pain during inter-course, even a dramatic change in weight. The probabili-ty of ovarian cancer increases with age. Women at risk arethose who have been unable to get pregnant but are notusing, or have not used birth control pills, and women inhigh industrial areas.

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The NOCC has many corporate sponsors, and individ-ual donations can be made on-line at www.ovarian.orgwhere you can also pick up your jelly teal ovarian cancerawareness bracelet. For women who do not have a healthcare provider, here are several clinics that may be able toassist with expenses for exams:

• Atlanta Community Access Coalition, 404-730-1225

• American Association of Medical Colleges TheCenter for Black Women’s Wellness, 404-688-9202

• St. Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta Teaching HospitalsPrograms for the Uninsured, 404-880-3550

• The month of September is also dedicated toChildhood Cancer. Visit www.nationalchildren-scancersociety.com for ways you can show your sup-port

• Gynecologic Cancer Awareness is also promoted inSeptember. Visit www.womanmatters.com

BREAST CANCERBreast Cancer is the most prevalent cancer found in

women. According to the American Cancer Society,breast cancer accounts for a third of all new cancer casesin the U.S. Like all forms of cancer, early detection great-ly increases the survival rate. If breast cancer is found inits early stages, when it resides in the breast tissue alone(carcinoma in situ), one has a 95% chance of surviving.Women are encouraged to begin breast exams in their

20’s and every three years there-after. By age of 40, a womanshould undergo a breast examevery year and begin mammog-raphy exams. In addition, theSusan G. Komen Breast CancerFoundation and the AmericanCancer Society suggest thatwomen administer their ownself-examinations on a monthlybasis. A self-exam is used toidentify a lump in the breastthat is particularly firmer thatthe rest of the breast tissue.

October is Breast CancerAwareness Month. Created bythe Susan G. Komen, the Breast


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Pink Ribbon ClassicThis annual golfing eventbenefits the AmericanCancer Society• When: Sat., Oct. 17• Where: Marietta

Conference Center andCity Club Resort500 Powder Springs St.Marietta, GA 30064

• Cost: $400 per team /$100 per individual.

• Includes lunch, greensfees, cart, and prizes$100 per person for The"Breast New GolferSchool" Clinic Includes lunch. Mailcheck to AmericanCancer Society PinkRibbon Classic 1825Barrett Lakes Boulevard,Suite 280 Kennesaw, GA30144

• Registration deadline:Oct. 12, 4 p.m.

• Attire: Golf • Contact: Tricia Newton,

(770) 429-0089,[email protected]

According to the AmericanCancer Society, breast canceraccounts for a third of allnew cancer cases in the U.S.



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Fashion Show & AuctionFeaturing Top DesignersFundraising activity to bene-fit the American CancerSociety• When: Sat., Oct. 22,

6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.• Where: America Mart

250 Spring St. NWBldg 3Atlanta, GA 30303

• Attire: Casual• Contact: Kendra Cross,

(404) 315-1123, [email protected]

Atlanta's Second CattleBarons' Ball This Atlanta-Western themedshindig benefits theAmerican Cancer Society.The fundraiser is for thosewho suffer with this diseaseas well as those who searchfor a cure.• When: Sat., Oct. 30• Where: Atlanta GeorgiaFreight Depot• Cost: $625 Patron Level,

$250 Partner Level• Attire: Western• Contact: 404-949-6466,

www.acs-sad.org

Cancer Foundation hosts a three-day walk set forSeptember 30-October 2nd. It begins at Northlake Malland ends at Piedmont Park. Proceeds go to the Susan G.Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for research, screeningand education. Participants in the three-day walk committo raising $2,100, but the Foundation sends helpful infor-mation to create effective fundraisers. People who areunable to make such a commitment can still show theirsupport by serving as a volunteer before, during and afterthe event.

For more information, visit www.the3day.org For themore competitive runner who missed Komen’s Race for theCure last May, there is still time to register for the run inMacon on October 22nd by calling 478-390-4828, or reg-istering at www.komen.org.

LUNG CANCERWith the recent passing of media great, Peter Jennings,

America is, once again, coming to grips with the reality oflung cancer. Lung cancer, also known as bronchogenic can-cer, starts in the lining of the bronchioles and can manifestwithin the body for an extended period of time before it isdetected through an x-ray. The American Cancer Society(ACS) calculates that 87% of lung cancer cases comedirectly from tobacco smoke exposure.

Funding is needed to find an effective means to detectlung cancer in its early stages as cases where lung cancerhas been found early have actually stemmed from examina-tions for other health concerns such as heart disease.Donations can be made to the ACS via www.cancer.org, orcalling the local office at 404-315-1123. The next annualRelay for Life is set for spring 2006. Visit the www.buck-headrelay.com for information on participation, sponsor-ship, donations, and volunteer opportunities. BuckheadRelay for Life raised an impressive $169, 844 last year.

For more information on Lung cancer awareness call1-877-646-LUNG

The National Alliance for Breast Cancer Organizations has devised a list ofprograms that assist in offering low cost or free breast exams or mammog-raphy exams year-round:• American Cancer Society—1-800-ACS-2345• YWCA ENCOREplus Program—1-800-95E-PLUS or contact your local YWCA• National Cancer Institute (NCI)—1-800-4-CANCER



Celadon Room It’s like sitting inyour living room! That’s the feeling you getwhen you walk into the Celadon Room.Never before have you felt so comfortablein a salon. When you walk in you areimmediately greeted. Jennifer and Dawnare there to handle all of your hair needswhile Nina takes care of your hands andfeet. These experts, along with Carol andSandra, are your resident estheticians.

From facials to waxing, they’ve got youcovered. And don’t forget to check out thehandmade jewelry and handbags. I promisewhen you visit, you will feel like you’veknown them forever. By the way, tell themCONNECT sent you and receive 20% offyour first visit. The Celadon Room is locat-ed at 375 Pharr Road, Suite 121, Atlanta,GA. 404.816.5190 www.celadonroom.com.

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Churchill Grounds When you thinkof neighborhood bar, you usually don’tthink of a jazz club where you can sit in ona jam session or see some of the greatestjazz musicians such as Cedar Walton,Freddie Cole, Loston Harris, ChicoFreeman, Donald Harrison, MarcusPrintup, Philip Harper and Russell Gunnperform. But that is exactly what you getwhen you visit Churchill Grounds, whosemotto is “The Good Life”.

When you walk into Churchill Grounds,you may be greeted by Sam (the owner),ready to take your order and fix you adrink. Sam takes pleasure in filling his barwith some of the finest wines, beer, andliquor from around the world. The bar is so

comfortablethat if you don’t know the other people inthe bar, you will before you walk out.

However It is the “Whisper Room” thathas garnered national acclaim forChurchill Grounds. When you are ready toexperience true jazz at its best, take a tripto the “Whisper Room”. It is where all ofthe magic happens. Listen to and see someof the finest purveyors of true Americanimprovisational music, drink your favoritedrink and enjoy. If you happen to work upan appetite in the mean time, you canorder from a menu of tasty American andAsian fare. Churchill Grounds is openTuesday–Thursday, and some Sundays. Formore information, www.churchill.grounds.com.

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On November12, 2005, theHigh Museumof Art will open

its doors to three new build-ings at the Woodruff ArtsCenter. This dynamicexpansion will accommo-date the museum’s growingcollection and the publiccan view it November 12-13 for free.

Italy-based architectRenzo Piano in conjunctionwith Atlanta-based Lord,Aeck & Sargent, Incdesigned the 177,000 sq. ft.

“village for the arts”expansion. The landscapecreates art from nature andwater using Athena elms,Japanese maples, crabap-ples, Deodar cedars, Kousadogwoods, Sweetbay mag-nolias and Yoshino cher-ries.

The High, along withWoodruff Arts Center,conducted a fundraisingcampaign to raise therequired $130 million tocomplete the expansion.The High raised $100 mil-lion with $48 million con-tributed by the High Boardof Directors. FormerChairman of the High’sBoard of Directors, JohnWieland and his wife Sue,made a donation of $12million – the largest indi-vidual gift in the Museum’shistory. Due to their gen-

erosity the largest of thenew buildings is named theWieland Pavilion, whichserves as the new publicentrance. Likewise, theHigh’s current building isnow the Stent Family Wingand the special collectionsbuilding is named the AnneCox Chambers Wing.Outdoor gardens, terracesand glass-enclosed pedestri-an bridges link the build-ings. The new expansion issure to add a metropolitanambiance to midtownAtlanta.

OPENINGEXHIBITIONSAndrew Wyeth:Memory and MagicNov.12, 2005 – Feb. 26, 2006

This retrospective willshowcase over 100paintings, watercolorsand drawings, spanningseven decades of theartist’s career. The exhi-bition will highlight abody of work that wentunnoticed by critics andalso pieces that will beexhibited for the firsttime. In addition, theexhibition will be on dis-play at the PhiladelphiaArt Museum from Marchto July 2006.

CelebrateArchitecture! RenzoPiano & BuildingWorkshopNov.12, 2005 –Apr.2, 2006

Celebrate Architectureis an internationally tour-ing exhibition featuringmodels, photographs,drawings, and slidesfrom architectural proj-ects designed by RenzoPiano. Over ten differentprojects will be dis-played in an interactive,studio environment thatengages each visitor asif they are designing thestructures.



“Inside Art” at theFamily Learning GalleryNov. 12, 2005

ContemporarySouthern ArtNov. 12, 2005 – Feb. 26,2006

Highlights of Works onPaper CollectionNov. 12, 2005 –Feb. 5, 2006

Recent Gifts:Building Our CollectionNov. 12, 2005 – May 7, 2006

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Secrets Men KeepAtlanta Civic CenterSept. 9-10

“Secrets Men Keep,” isthe brand new stage playbased on the bestsellingnovel, “Secrets MenKeep,” by Dr. Tiy-E. In thisfour-act stage play, set inAtlanta 2005, Dr. Tiy-Euses humor to tackle thekey issues that affect mostrelationships today. Theplay “Secrets Men Keep,”is full of lessons on how tolove and be loved.Through each of the maincharacters, Dr. Tiy-E sharesadvice on how to over-come the challenges thatare a natural part of anyrelationship.

For more information visittickemaster.com, www.atlantaciviccenter.com, orwww. onelovepoet.com.

The Indian Gallery ofHenry Inman

High MuseumSept. 10, 2005 -Mar. 12, 2006

“The Indian Gallery ofHenry Inman,” featuresover a dozen of Inman’sportraits of SoutheasternNative Americans, alongwith original prints fromthe McKenney and Hallportfolio and NativeAmerican artifacts. Theworks featured will bedrawn from the High’sholdings, as well as fromnational and regional col-

lections. The Inman paint-ings are copies of CharlesBird King’s commissionedseries. www.high.org

Friday JazzHigh MuseumEvery Third Friday of Every

MonthSept. 16 - 5 p.m. - 10p.m.

Musical Performance bySteve Dancz, provides anevening of art and musicoccurring the third Fridayof every month. Dinner,desserts and beveragesavailable for purchase $15general public, FREE forMuseum members.

Latin American Film FestivalRichard H. Rich Theatre,

Memorial Arts BuildingSept. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30

Celebrate LatinAmerican Films throughthe upcoming LatinAmerican film festivals.Films will include “ElAbrazo Partido” , “LugaresCommunes”, “Cowboy delAmor” , “Machuca”, “Diasde Santiago”. All films arescreened at 8 p.m. (unlessnoted). For more informa-tion, visit www.high.org.

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Andrew Wyeth: Memoryand Magic

High MuseumNov. 12, 2005 - Feb. 26,2006

“Andrew Wyeth:Memory and Magic,” a ret-rospective of the artist’scareer, focusing on Wyeth’sdepictions of everydaythings, highlighting a sig-nificant body of work thathas received little criticalattention and featuringmany pieces never publiclyexhibited. For more infor-mation visit www.high.org

Celebrate Architecture!Renzo Piano & BuildingWorkshopHigh MuseumNov. 12, 2005 - April 2,2006

“Celebrate Architecture!Renzo Piano & BuildingWorkshop”, an internation-ally touring exhibition fea-turing models, photo-graphs, drawings, andslides from current andrecently completed archi-tectural projects designedby Renzo Piano, will offervisitors a unique opportu-

nity to view many ofPiano’s architectural mod-els and designs while expe-riencing the splendor ofthe new museum buildingsfor the first time.www.high.org

3rd Annual MJCCA Bar/BatMitzvah EXPOTime: 2 PM - 5 PMWhen: October 2, 2005 Where: (MJCCA ShirleyBlumenthal Park) 2509Post Oak Tritt Road,Marietta, GA 30062

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Andrew Wyeth, Raven’s Grove, 1985,tempera on Masonite, 30” x 26 1/2”Portland Museum of Art, Maine, Gift ofElizabeth B. Noyce. Photograph byMelville D. McLean

Andrew Wyeth, Alvaro and Christina,1968, watercolor on paper, 22 1/2” x28 3/4”, Collection of the FarnsworthArt Museum, Museum purchase, 1969.Photograph by Melville D. McLean.


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3rd GRADERS &OLDER: Join us for amock Bar/Bat MitzvahParty with VibeEntertainment.KINDERGARTEN -2nd GRADERS: Watch amovie in our activity roomwith free supervision byBarbara and Sanford OrkinCamp Chai Staff! (Youngerchildren will need to staywith their parents.)MJCCA Member: FREE,Non-Member: $10 /Family. For more informa-tion contact Lynne [email protected] or at 770-395-2673.

The Atlanta Opera presentsVerdi’s La TraviataAtlanta Civic CenterOct. 13, 15, 16

Remember the moviepretty woman? Then youmay want to see La

Traviata. It is sung inItalian with English super-titles. For ticket informationwww.atlantaciviccenter.com.

The Atlanta Opera presentsThe Gershwins’ Porgy and

BessAtlanta Civic CenterNov. 17, 19, 20

A must see AtlantaOpera Premiere! This greatOpera is sung in Englishwith English supertitles.For ticket informationwww.atlantaciviccenter.com.

Moonlight and MagnoliasAlliance TheatreSept. 14 - Oct. 9

A comedy based onactual events about themaking of Gone with theWind. For more informa-tion visit www.alliancethe-atre.org

Alliance Theatre’s Behind-The-Scenes Moonlight andMagnolias DiscussionAtlanta-Fulton Public LibrarySystem, Central Library, 5thFloorSept. 13, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Join Freddie Ashley,Alliance Theatre LiteraryManager and RussellCaldwell, Manager ofVisitor Services for theMargaret Mitchell House& Museum as they discussMargaret Mitchell andMoonlight and Magnolias -A New comedy about theMaking of Gone with theWind. This event is FREEan open to the public

Special Screening of GoneWith The WindWoodruff Arts CenterRich AuditoriumSat., Sept. 17, 2 p.m.

Don't miss a specialscreening of the classic filmin 35mm. Attendeesreceive a special offer tothe play and a chance towin great prizes! Thisevent is FREE and open tothe public - Seating is lim-ited and is first come, firstserve.

For a full list of events,visit www.connectatl.com. Ifyou are interested in postingyour upcoming event, pleasesend email us at [email protected].

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BUSINESS C O N F E R E N C E S

On Wednesday, September 21, 2005, theWomen’s Leadership Exchange will host itsthird annual conference at the Cobb Galleria.

This 12-hour program features keynote speakers, in-depth seminars and exclusive networking opportunities.

The Women’s Leadership Exchange Conference isdesigned to support women who have been in businessfor at least four years, overseeing companies with a rev-enue of $500,000 or more or is currently starting a sec-ond or third business. The highlights include actress,writer and activist Ruby Dee and Pernille Siers-Lopez,President of IKEA North America, receiving the 2005Compass Award.

For more information or to register, please call 888-937-5800.

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BUSINESS C O N F E R E N C E S

Here are a few events busi-ness professionals & entre-preneurs should not miss:

21st Annual SuperTuesday ConferenceSeptember 27, 2005 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Hyatt Regency AtlantaSuper Tuesday will bringprofessionals and businessowners together to addresstopics of interest and con-cern to today’s workingwoman and other profes-sionals in addition to oppor-tunities for networking. Formore information visittheabl.org

How To Start ABusinessNovember 8, 2005Decatur Small BusinessDevelopment CenterLearn the basics for startinga business. Topics includemarket feasibility, access tocapital, business planning &more. For more Informationvisit www.bizgeorgia.com

Atlanta BusinessGrowth ExpositionNovember 10, 2005 7:30 AM – 3:30 PMCobb Galleria CentrePresented by the AtlantaBusiness Chronicle, theBusiness Growth Exposition

will feature a full day ofspeakers. Designed withpure business energy, youwill have the opportunity topromote your product, yourservice, and yourself whileyou meet with some of bestin Atlanta. For more infor-mation please visitwww.atlantabusiness-growthexpo.com

For a full list of events,please visitwww.connectatl.com.If you are interested in post-ing your upcoming event,please send email us at:[email protected].


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