February 1, 2012 - March 11, 2012, Opening of John Logan's "RED" Extended by popular demand, Theatrical Outfit brings the 2010 Tony Award Winner for Best Play to Downtown Atlanta. Starring Tom Key and Jimi Kocina. Pontifical, obsessive, vain, arrogant and brilliant, modernist painter Mark Rothko turned the art world on its head with his revolutionary abstract expressionist studies in color, shape and texture. John Logan's "Red" arrives in Atlanta to paint a raw and provocative portrait of an artist's ambition and vulnerability in this electrifying play. Click here for more details: http://www.atlantadowntown.com/do/john-logans-red February 1- March 31, 2012, From King to Obama - Dubois and Back Again - From King to Obama – DuBois and Back Again: Reflections on Race, Nation, and African-American Internationalism is an art exhibition by J.R. Phillips. The exhibit envisions the collisions of art and politics unpacking the racial, identity-based and socio-historical politics by focusing on the artistic interactions between the African Diaspora and mainland China in the 20th and 21st centuries. Click here for more info: http://www.atlantadowntown.com/do/from-king-to-obama-dubois-and-back-again-reflections-on-race-nation-and-african-american-internationalism-art-exhib F Join us at the all new Skyylounge in Morrow for the KISS-Factor talent competition on Thursdays hosted by Sasha the Diva. 2180 Mount Zion Road Morrow, GA 30260 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 KISS-Factor Round #2 - February 2, 2012 7:30pm KISS-Factor Finale- February 9, 2012 7:30pm Over the past months First Thursdays ArtsWalk has continued to grow with new programs and additional venues so that art lovers can view the arts, tour the historic districts of Downtown and enjoy various discounts at Downtown restaurants. First Thursdays ArtsWalk is a self-guided tour of galleries, with no beginning or ending point, you are free to move at your own pace. We even put together some sample itineraries for you. With its growth, First Thursdays ArtsWalk has become more than just an gallery tour. It is an event where singles can meet, business people can unwind, and couples can enjoy the beauty of Downtown's landscape. And all these are accomplished while taking in the culture that the arts offer. To put it simply, no two trips could ever be the same. Click here for more information: http://www.atlantadowntown.com/do/first-thursday-downtown-arts-walk4 February 4, 11, 18, 25 2012, Saturday, Join us Every Saturday to enjoy an eclectic social atmosphere of people & music. The remedy from the common night out.
Proceeds benefit Scholarship fund.
We told you it was coming!!!! We are back bigger, badder, and Owter than we've ever been before! Here are the details! Cost: $10 in advance...$15 (ladies) and $20 (guys) @ the door - VIP - $25 , Free food (5:30p - 7p) and Free drinks for the first 100 ladies provided by our sponsor, Hypnotiq. Click here for more info: http://www.bllques.com
A reception will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Atlanta City Hall, 2nd Floor southwest side of Council Chamber, followed by a proclamation presentation at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue, S.W. Please R.S.V.P. by February 2nd to mbond@atlantaga.gov or 404-330-6770. Judge Arrington was appointed to the Fulton County Superior Court by Governor Roy Barnes in January 2002. Prior to his appointment as Judge, Mr. Arrington was senior partner at the law firm of Arrington & Hollowell. He has been voted “One of Atlanta’s Top 25 Lawyers” by Atlanta Magazine and is recognized as being “Among the 100 Most Influential People in Georgia” by Georgia Trend Magazine. Mr. Arrington also received the Georgia Bar Association’s highest community service award, “The Chief Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service.” February 14, 2012, Valentine's Benefit Concert: ROMANTIC VIBES w/ HANK STEWART & FRIENDS - February 15, 2012, Wednesday, SWEET GEORGIA'S JUKE JOINT proudly welcomes Maggie Anderson to launch the national "Our Black Year" book tour to celebrate our businesses, our entrepreneurs, our neighborhoods The Empowerment Experiment is a national movement to identify, create and support quality Black businesses and inspire more consumer and corporate support for them. The mission is to economically empower underserved minority neighborhoods. This movement is grounded in Maggie Anderson's family's historic experiment living off Black business for one year. The book about their journey is "Our Black Year". The book tour fuels The Empowerment Experiment movement. The Anderson Family is thankful to Terry Harps, Mitch Martin and everyone at Global Concessions and Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint for hosting the launch party for the "Our Black Year" book tour. Click here for more information and to RSVP http://maggieandersonatjukejoint.eventbrite.com/ February 15-20, 2012, Barnum and Bailey Circus - Don’t miss Fully Charged, the all-new surge of circus entertainment from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, where megawatts of thrills explode off of the arena floor with breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performances that energize Children of All Ages! Click here for more info: http://www.atlantadowntown.com/do/barnum-and-bailey-circus February 18 - 20, 2012, Bronner Brothers Mid Winter Hair Show - The Bronner Bros. Mid-Winter Hair Show features a series of panel discussions, seminars, exhibitions, competitions and special events related to hair care, makeup and skin care. Singer Musiq Soulchild puts on a special musical performance. Registration is open to professional beauticians and students. Click here for more info: http://www.atlantadowntown.com/do/bronner-bros-mid-winter-hair-show February 25, 2012, Saturday, Black History Month Parade - The Black History Month Parade celebrates the culture, heritage, history and accomplishments of Black Americans in the United States and across the world. The Black History Month Parade will feature marching bands, entertainers, dignitaries, civic groups, non-profits, celebrities, corporate groups, entertainment and fun for the whole family. Click here for more info: http://www.atlantadowntown.com/do/black-history-month-parade
Upcoming
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012
Antidote Saturdays :: 8pm at Escorpion Tequila Bar & Cantina.
Free Admission - Live Music & Dj - Bites - Dancing
A Lounge Experience - Live Guitarist & Percussion by Cachito de Pan (8pm)
International & Latin Rhythms by Elite Djs (10pm)
Dine & Dance all at Escorpion Tequila Bar & Cantina.
Escorpion Tequila Bar & Cantina - 800 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, Ga 30308 - 678.666.5198. For details visit www.AntidoteAtl.com
Beginning at 9pm.
Bacardi Mojito cordially invites you. Everyone is welcome.
Mojitos - Dancing - Martinis - Socializing
Latin & International Vibes w/ Fernando F featuring Dj Alberto N with Guest Djs
Enjoy your Cocktails while relaxing in an Eclectic Ambiance. Come and Lounge with this mid-twenties and older crowd, or give in to dance. Make sure to take time to taste some of the best Asian Cuisine. Its all waiting for you. Everyone is welcome.
• Free Admission
• Sociable Atmosphere
• Complimentary Valet Parking
• Dress Cosmopolitan
Aja - Restaurant & Bar
3500 Lenox Road, Suite 100 Atlanta, Ga 30326 - 404.231.0001 (in The Alliance Center across from Phipps Plaza)
Club Ritz 7490 Old National HWY
Riverdale GA 30296
Cash Bar, Door Prizes, Raffle Tickets, **Free Food** 4:30pm - 10:00pm
Tickets are $20 in advance $25 at the door!
WWW.pkkwinterclassic.event
If you have not been to a PKK Superbowl Party, Not sure what you have been doing with your Life...Come party with the bruhz of Phi Kappa Kappa chapter - OMEGA PSI PHI INC.
You don't want to miss this one!
100 years of community excellence!!!!
Judge Arrington is an Emory University Law School Alumnus and a graduate of Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta. As a member of the Society of International Business Fellows, he attended the London School of Business in 1981. Judge Arrington served as President of the Atlanta City Council, having been a member of the Council (formerly the Atlanta Board of Aldermen) for over twenty years.
