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Sit. Sip. Vote. Centennial Cocktail Contest
Through June 14, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.Food and Drink
We are putting our Peachtree Place cocktail up against the best concoctions Atlanta's mixologists have to offer - as part of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau's city wide competition.
Vote for us at: http://www.atlanta.net/cocktailcontest/
PEACHTREE PLACE AT HOME
- Muddle 3 peach slices and 3-5 pieces mint with .5 oz simple syrup.
- Add crushed ice, 2 oz Woodford Reserve, and 2 oz peach Schnapps.
- Use bar spoon to layer.
- Garnish with a piece of peach and a mint sprig.
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
Help determine Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau's Centennial Cocktail! Grab your friends for a night on the town as mixologists shake and stir their way to victory. Once you've tasted, then please vote by choosing one of the following cocktails to be named ACVB's Centennial Cocktail. Voting will take place from April 26, 2013 - June 14, 2013. Please drink responsibly.
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George Packer
Wed., June 19, 7 p.m.Books, Summer Guide
The New Yorker reporter best known for his defining portrait of the Iraq War, The Assassins’ Gate, reads from The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America, a take on the social and economic moment of America right now. Free ticket with book purchase ($29) or $10 without
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Demonaut, Destroyer Of Light, Black Tar Prophet, Dirty Magazines
Wed., June 19, 9 p.m.Rock/Pop
Free
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“One Upon a Time in China” performed by Piccadilly Puppets Read more: Neighbor Newspapers - Heritage Sandy Springs announces Movin’ Groovin’ Mornings
Wed., June 19, 10 a.m.Family
The Piccadilly Puppets Company is a nonprofit touring puppet theater operating out of Atlanta which has been featured at regional, national and international puppetry festivals. Many of their puppet shows are creatively educational as well as entertaining. Piccadilly will be performing “Once Upon a Time in China” during the Movin’ and Groovin’ series. This enchanting Chinese tale is a multi-cultural gem with a moral about the importance of honesty. See an Emperor provide a future for the land he loves and the peasant boy who helps him. Read more: Neighbor Newspapers - Heritage Sandy Springs announces Movin’ Groovin’ Mornings Free
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How to Make the Web your Most Creative Tool
Wed., June 19, 10:30 a.m.Lectures
ELLEDECOR.com Editor Amy Preiser and interior designers Susan Ferrier and Capella Kincheloe discuss how the web has been a gamechanger for the design industry. They will cover the four main components improving communication, finding inspiration and ideas, researching and shopping, and building a web presence and share examples of successes and challenges along the way. Designers with all levels of web-savvy will enjoy this lively conversation about how they can use the internet to build business and make their lives easier. Free
351 Peachree Hills Ave.
Buckhead/Brookhaven
404-231-1720info@adacatlanta.com
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How to Make the Web your Most Creative Tool - Four Ways the Internet is Changing - and Improving - the Way Designers do Business
Wed., June 19, 10:30 a.m. 404-231-1720Lectures
Join ADAC and Hearst Design Group on Wednesday, June 19 for a special presentation with ELLEDECOR.com Editor Amy Preiser and interior designers Susan Ferrier and Capella Kincheloe as they discuss how the web has been a game changer for the design industry. They will cover the four main components ¬improving communication, finding inspiration and ideas, researching and shopping, and building a web presence and share examples of successes and challenges along the way. To register for this complimentary event please visit, http://www.adacatlanta.com/events/147.
Complimentary but must register
351 Peachree Hills Ave.
Buckhead/Brookhaven
404-231-1720info@adacatlanta.com
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Cut & Paste – From Scrapbooks and Journals to Flipboard and Pinterest
Wed., June 19, 1:30 p.m.Lectures
Join Hearst Design Group Editorial Director Newell Turner for a lively presentation exploring the visual ways we make sense of our lives. Free
351 Peachree Hills Ave.
Buckhead/Brookhaven
404-231-1720info@adacatlanta.com
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From Scrapbooks and Journals to Flipboard and Pinterest
Wed., June 19, 1:30 p.m. 404-231-1720Lectures
Join ADAC and Hearst Design Group Editorial Director Newell Turner for a lively presentation exploring the visual ways we make sense of our lives. The event will take place in ADAC’s presentation room on Wednesday, June 19 at 1:30pm. Reception to follow in BRADLEY. To register for this complimentary event please visit here, http://www.adacatlanta.com/events. Follow the conversation with @ADACatlanta.
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Summer Solstice
Wed., June 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Festivals/Events
Mix and mingle with members and friends while enjoying Southface Sangria, live music, solar-churned ice cream, and assorted bites. Complimentary Solstice admission is included for Southface members, including employees of corporate members, and Sustainability Circle donors. Not a member? Become a member today to attend the Solstice and receive many other benefits. Non-members are also welcome to attend the event for a $25 donation to the Southface Fund.
Free-$25
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RLife Live Day of Discovery
Wed., June 19, 6 p.m. 404.209.9999Special Events
The Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel will host a special performance by R&B artist Frankie DeCarlos as part of their global entertainment platform RLife LIVE. RLife Live is Renaissance Hotels’ global entertainment program dedicated to providing hotel guests and local patrons with an intimate, up close and personal look into music, culinary, arts, film and more.
FREE
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5 Seasons Cabaret of Miracles Dinner Show
Wed., June 19, 7 p.m. 404-255-5911Food and Drink, Comedy, Performance
You will enjoy a delicious three course meal paired with beer and wine. The mood is relaxed and fun, as you experience award winning close-up magic with dinner and drinks then be apart of iterative marvelous magical mysteries for the eyes and mind full show.
$25 for the show and glass of beer or wine. $50 for show, glass of beer or wine and 3 course dinner with wine and beer pairings.
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Bargainata
Wed., June 19, 7 p.m. 4048439600Public Agenda
NCJW Bargainata, Wednesday, June 19 from 7pm-10pm, everything 50% off. Men's and Women's designer clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, housewares. Proceeds from this sale help to fund programs which benefit Atlanta’s women, children and families. NCJW is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The sale accepts cash, or credit cards, no checks. Call 404-843-9600 or visit www.ncjwatlanta.org. Bargainata is located in the Hilderbrand Court Shopping Center 6125 Roswell Rd. Atlanta, 30328
6125 Hilderbrand Court, Sandy Springs, GA
Sandy Springs
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Boobs, Booze, and Balls Fundraiser
Wed., June 19, 7 p.m. 404-525-3002player1@joystickgamebar.com
Food and Drink, Special Events, Benefits
Joystick is hosting a pinball tournament on their Big Guns table.
It is a casual night of games and fun with $2 Four Roses bourbon all night long. 100% of the $5 suggested entry fee, every quarter that goes into any game that night, and any further donation will go towards Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Prizes for the top three scores on Big Guns provided by SweetWater Brewing and Four Roses bourbon.
$5
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The Met: Live in HD presents Carmen
Wed., June 19, 7 p.m.Theater
The Met: Live in HD Summer 2013 Encores presents live opera performances in the comfort of local movie theaters. Audiences can enjoy select encore performances including Carmen (June 19), Il Trovatore (June 26), Armida (July 10) and La Traviata (July 17). Locally participating theaters include Regal Perimeter Pointe, Regal Hollywood 24, Regal North Point, and Regal McDonough. $12.50
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