March 2009 - Posts
ACVB Membership News
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On Friday, April 17th, Max Lager's Wood Fired Grill & Brewery, located in the heart of downtown, is tapping its Lucky Eleven Lager Anniversary Reserve to the tunes of Jango Monkey in celebration of 11 years in Atlanta.
The festivities begin in the upstairs Brewery Tavern at 6 pm with drinks and tapas specials, and a shrimp boil follows on the deck at 7 pm. Jango Monkey kicks off the music at 9 pm. Champagne and chocolate fondue will be served to top off the anniversary party, and gifts and prizes will be raffled throughout the evening. Dinner specials will be offered in the restaurant.
In keeping with Max Lager's Drink Beer Do Good goal to aid Atlanta's needy, Max Lager's will donate 50 cents of every Lucky Eleven pint sold. The details and directions to the event are located at http://maxlagers.com/page/1oh93/1_html/lucky11.html. $2 parking validation is available to those parking at the SunTrust Plaza deck.
Plan to join us!
About Max Lager's Wood Fired Grill & Brewery
Established in 1998, Max Lager's Wood Fired Grill & Brewery features a diverse menu specializing in wood-fired cuisine, fresh salads, and craft brewed beers. Located at the corner of Peachtree and West Peachtree Streets (320 Peachtree Street) in a beautifully renovated two-story brick building, Max Lager's is within walking distance to all major downtown attractions including The New World of Coca-Cola and The Georgia Aquarium, as well as The Tabernacle, The Rialto, Philips Arena, the Civic Center, and the Georgia Dome/Georgia World Congress Center complex.
Max Lager's Wood Fired Grill & Brewery
320 Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA 30308
404.525.4400
404.525.4417 (Fax)
Max Lager's www.maxlagers.com
Jango Monkey www.jangomonkey.com
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The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University has received ConventionSouth magazine's Reader's Choice Award for top meeting site. More than 18,000 readers were asked to cast their votes for the Reader's Choice Awards, and only the top vote getters out of approximately 2,000 meeting sites and CVBs received this award.
The Rialto Center offers a convenient downtown Atlanta location with secured, subsidized parking; an 833-seat theatre with complete sound, light and projection capabilities; a spacious lobby with a sound system that can accommodate 200 for seated banquet or theater-style; and a 1,100 square-foot SunTrust Suite, which is perfect for small meetings, training sessions or pre-show dinners.
For rental information, contact the Events Department at 404-413-9815 or rialtoevents@gsu.edu.
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Best Corporate Event: A Legendary Event
Best Social Event: Karen Casey Events
Best Event on a Shoestring: Kardon Events
Most Creative Venue: Your Event Solutions
Logistical Achievement Planning: Your Event Solutions
Best Floral Design: Bold American Events and Catering
Best Non-Floral Design: Bold American Events and Catering
Best Themed Event Décor: A Legendary Event
Best Table Top Design: A Legendary Event
Best Use of Decorative Linens: Tabletoppers Inc.
Best Plated Menu: The Peachtree Club
Best Buffet Reception Menu: Atlanta Event Center at Opera
Best Menu on a Shoestring: Added Touch Catering
Best Cake Presentation: Baker's Man
Best Entertainment Production: Corporate Events and Meetings
Best Entertainment on a Shoestring: Spectrum Entertainment
Best Themed Entertainment: Corporate Events and Meetings
Most Unique Entertainment: Quantum Events and Entertainment
Best Audio Visual Design: Active Production and Design
Best Lighting Design: Infinite Designs
Best Special Effects: The Magnum Companies, ltd.
Best Use of Media/Technology: The Magnum Companies, ltd.
Tech Production: Logistical Achievement: Infinite Designs
Best Support Piece: Inviting Ideas
Best Tent Installation: Tents Unlimited, Inc.
Best Use of Rental Equipment: Classic Party Rentals
Best Event Innovation: Amusement Masters
Best Event Photography: Shari Zellers
Best Team Effort: “Enchanting Nuptials – Take Two”
Team of: TentsUnlimited Inc, The Magnum Companies, Event Rentals Unlimited, Tony Brewer & Company, Kreative Media, American Event Services, Bacchanalia Restaurant, Paces Paper Fine Stationary, Nancy Braithwaite Designs
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ATLANTA, March 9, 2009 - With over 260,000 visitors to-date, "The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army" has set a new record for the highest-attended exhibition in the museum's history. In preparation for the final weeks (exhibition closes April 19), the High is offering extended hours, special viewing hours for museum members only, and special promotions for discounted admission. The exhibition, which opened on November 16, 2008, was inspired by one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Featuring over 100 works, including 15 terracotta figures, the exhibition represents one of the largest groups of important works relating to the First Emperor ever to be loaned to the U.S.
Extended Hours through April 19
- All Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday, March 20, 10 a.m. to 12 midnight for Friday Jazz
- Monday, April 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, April 12, 12 to 5 p.m.
- Monday, April 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday, April 17, 10 a.m. to 12 midnight for Friday Jazz
- Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday, April 19, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Member-Only Hours
- Saturdays in March and April, 9 to 10 a.m.
- Sunday, April 5 and 12, 11 a.m. to 12 noon
- Sunday, April 19, 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Only "The First Emperor" exhibition will be open during member-only viewing times. Other galleries will open when the Museum opens to the general public.
Special Ticket Discounts
- $5 College Admission in March: For all college students with valid I.D; walk-up only.
- ½ Price Thursday Nights in March: 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays; 50% off all admission tickets; walk-up and phone only.
- King Tut/First Emperor Combo Ticket: See two of the world's greatest treasures in Atlanta. www.high.org/kingsticket
- Whales and Warriors: Explore the Georgia Aquarium and one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century for one price. Tickets are available at the Aquarium Box Office, online at georgiaaquarium.org and the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office. Tickets can also be purchased through the Aquarium Call Center at 404.581.4000 and the Woodruff Arts Center at 404.733.5000. You may visit the Aquarium on the same day as or any time within 7 days of your Terracotta visit.
- Atlanta Zoo and Atlanta Botanical Gardens: Show your ticket stub and/or Membership Card from the Zoo or Botanical Gardens and receive a discount on admission to "The First Emperor." Walk-up tickets only; for more information, click here>>
"The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army" is made possible by Lead Sponsor GE, Presenting Sponsor Portman and Official Global Delivery Partner UPS, Official Airline Partner Delta Air Lines, Official Media Partner Turner Broadcasting and Supporting Sponsors Mandarin Oriental and Viking River Cruises. Generous support is provided by The Henry Luce Foundation. Additional support provided by The E. Rhodes and Leona Carpenter Foundation and The Blakemore Foundation. This exhibition is presented in association with the British Museum with support from Morgan Stanley.
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Media contacts:
Cassandra Champion Streich
Senior Manager of Public Relations
Tel: 404-733-4436 | Fax: 404-733-4529
E-mail: cassandra.streich@woodruffcenter.org
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Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but moms prefer pearls. Necklaces and earrings are so passé - go to the source! This Mothers' Day, treat your special lady to oysters at Legal Sea Foods and see what treasures you may discover on the half shell.
Anchored in the new Hilton Garden Inn directly across from the Georgia Aquarium and Centennial Olympic Park, the oyster bar is a hallmark of Legal Sea Foods. Varying from sweet and meaty to briny and crisp, the oysters are $2.25 per oyster, $12.95 for half a dozen or $25.95. Additionally diners can opt for the Oyster Choister-a selection of available varieties that are also $12.95 for half a dozen or $25.95 for a dozen.
Legal Sea Foods ensures that its oysters are the best-tasting and safest in the industry through its rigorous food safety measures. All shellfish are separated into batches according to vendor and certified bed area and are tested for purity within 24 hours at the Legal Sea Foods Quality Control Center, a state-of-the-art fish processing center complete with in-house laboratory. Each item remains quarantined until test results confirm negative for toxins.
About Legal Sea Foods: Legal Sea Foods' original founder George Berkowitz opened the location in 1968 adjacent to his fish market in Cambridge, Mass. Since opening, the restaurant has been named "Best Seafood Restaurant in America" by NBC's The Today Show, was listed as one of the "Top 10 Tried-and-True Restaurants in America" by Bon Appétit magazine and considered "#1 Family Friendly Restaurant" by Parents Magazine. With 35 restaurants along the Eastern Seaboard, Legal Sea Foods has received scores of honors and accolades and proudly carries its well-earned reputation as the nation's finest seafood restaurant. Second-generation owner Roger Berkowitz is currently at the helm of Legal Sea Foods, leading the company towards continued growth, all the while ensuring it lives up to its proud tradition. Legal Sea Foods is located at 275 Baker St., Atlanta, Ga., 30313. To make reservations or for more information, please visit http://www.legalseafoods.com/ or call 678-500-3700.
Media Contact: Jill Caramella, jill@thereynoldsgroupinc.com or Audrey Califf, audrey@thereynoldsgroupinc.com
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183 @ Legends Banquet & Special Event Center (http://www.gotours.com/): Legends, located across from Turner Field, is the ideal location for corporate meetings, conferences and social events. Make your next affair Legendary!
Atlanta Transportation Systems (http://www.twdinc.net/): ATS, Inc. was established in 1995 providing non-emergency medical transportation services for mentally disable and senior citizens throughout the Metropolitan Atlanta region. As we continue to expand, ATS Inc will also provide group charters as well as transportation for family reunions.
Connections Housing (http://www.connectionshousing.com/): Full service meeting planning and housing company offering complete, complimentary meeting management services including discounted hotel rates for groups from 100 - 92,000.
Crownover Enterprises (http://www.fakepaparazi.net/): Providing the best Fake Paparazzi, Walk-Around Characters, Look-Alikes, Murder Mysteries and Interactive Shows - GUARANTEED!
Dignitary Protection Services (http://www.dignitaryprotection.us/): Dignitary Protection Service is a security firm that conducts full scale security and investigative operations.
Endive Fine Catering (http://www.endiveatlanta.com/): A full service off premise catering company featuring eclectic, exquisite comfort cuisine, event space for 20-75 people, and full service turn key event management.
Ivy Hall (www.scad.edu/ivyhall): Restored to its original Queen Anne Victorian grandeur, Ivy Hall is SCAD's cultural arts and writing center. Tours by appointment.
Jane Cole, LLC (http://www.janecole.com/): Audio visual production
Piedmont Park Conservancy (http://www.piedmontpark.com/)
Right at Home - Atlanta (http://www.atlanta.rightathome.net/): Right at Home-Atlanta is a licensed private duty nursing agency providing non-medical and medical assistance for travelers staying in metropolitan Atlanta.
Staybridge Suites Atlanta Perimeter (http://www.staybridge.com/): 265 suites; Rates: $89-$169.
Taylor Letter Service (http://www.taylorls.net/): Printing and bindery services, direct mail services, full design services (typeset, layout, prepress, design), digital copy services, pick up and delivery, since 1962.
Tumbling Waters Retreat & Conference Center (http://www.tumblingwaters.org/): Located in north Georgia Mountains just 2 hours north of Atlanta. Our beautiful facility is available for meetings, special events, field trips and team-building excursions from mid-August through May.
Whiskey Park (http://www.gerberbars.com/): The Gerber Group hotspot Whiskey Park reflects the brand’s trademarks- contemporary design, fashionable clientele and signature cocktails.
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