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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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Thomas Pheasant: Inspired
Thu., June 20, 10:30 a.m.Lectures
Join Veranda contributing interiors editor Leslie Newsom Rascoe and acclaimed designer Thomas Pheasant for an in-depth look at the inspirations behind Thomas' creative process – how his education, travels, and day-to-day life all come together to influence his work. The event will take place in ADAC's presentation on Thursday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m. Reception to follow in Designer Carpets showroom hosted by Stanton Carpet.
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An Evening with Michael Thurmond
Thu., June 20, 6 p.m.Books
Join Cyclorama in welcoming Michael Thurmond for a discussion entitled "Freedom: Georgia's Critical Role in the African-American Quest for Equality."
Free
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CL Throwdown ft. Distal, Speakerfoxxx, the Difference Machine, and Divine Interface
Thu., June 20, 8 p.m.Electronic/DJ
To celebrate this year's Music Issue, Creative Loafing presents the second-annual Throwdown on Thurs., June 20, at Terminal West. The premise is simple: Four local EDM acts go head-to-head to compete for a spot on the next CounterPoint Music Festival lineup. The winner will be chosen by the audience with help from CL Music Editor Chad Radford. Distal, Speakerfoxxx, the Difference Machine, and Divine Interface all take the stage to duke it out.
$7-$10
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Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock
Thu., June 20, 8 p.m.Hip-hop/Soul, Summer Guide
Kendrick Lamar seems an odd candidate for the mantle of hip-hop's latest champion: His thin voice lacks the gravitas of Jay-Z or Kanye, and his unassuming appearance won't remind anyone of Andre 3000. But he elbowed his way into such hallowed company with last year's Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City, a simmering document of creative ambition belied by his unhurried delivery. On Thurs., June 20, Lamar performs alongside his fellow Black Hippy collaborators.
Sold out
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Preview Book Sale "For Members Only" for Friends of NE/Spruill Oaks Library June 20th
Thu., June 20, 1 p.m.
770-360-8820Organizations
A Preview Book Sale “For Members Only” for Friends of the NE/Spruill Oaks Library... Memberships available at the door: Seniors 60+ ($5); Teens 13-19 (Free); Individuals ($10) and Family ($25). Great books and items at great prices! Call 770-360-8820 or email karen.swenson@fultoncountyga.gov for further details. Memberships Available at the Door
9560 Spruill Road
Alpharetta
770-360-8820karen.swenson@fultoncountyga.gov
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Patio Party
Thu., June 20, 5-9 p.m.Food and Drink
Buckhead’s The Big Ketch is hosting a patio party from 5-9 p.m. Guests who join the party from 5-7 p.m. can enjoy complimentary oysters. The restaurant is also offering $3 Sol beer and $5 glasses of Montevina pinot grigio, plus live music throughout the party. Free
3279 Roswell Road NE
Buckhead/Brookhaven
404-474-9508info@thebigketch.com
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Toast to Life
Thu., June 20, 5 p.m.Food and Drink, Benefits
Raise a glass. Raise a fork. Raise Awareness. Join Agave on June 20 for a soiree benefiting AFSP's Atlanta Chapter. For $35, guests can enjoy a buffet of Agave's most popular items along with a silent auction and live music featuring Tim McNary.
$35
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Masq Metal Mania
Thu., June 20, 6 p.m.Rock/Pop
Featuring Arms of Decay, As Animals Eat My Insides, Dragon Sleeper, Arkanem, For He Has Fallen, and Adharma. $5
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Southern French Wine Tasting and Appetizers on the Patio
Thu., June 20, 6 p.m. 404-351-0870Food and Drink
Southern French Wines | Thursday, June 20, 6 – 7:30 PM Menu: Spanish Meatballs with Ginger Saffron Sauce | Delas St. Esprit Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge 2010 Flamenco Spicy Wings | Chapoutier Côtes-du-Rhône Belleruche Rouge 2009 Coconut Shrimp with Sweet and Spicy Apricot Sauce | Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rose 2011 Cornish Hen B’stella | Latour 'Grand Ardeche' Chardonnay 2011 Cost: $25 per person Reservations: 404-351-0870 $25
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Wine Tasting at Woodfire Grill on June 20 – Summer Whites of the Loire
Thu., June 20, 6 p.m. 404-347-9055Food and Drink
Join Woodfire Grill co-owner and wine director, Nicolas Quinones, and sommelier Patrick Guilfoil for a new monthly wine tasting series. For each tasting, the restaurant pours eight wines focused on a specific theme or region with either Quinones or Guilfoil present to answer any questions. The cost is $20 per person with tastings limited to 30 guests each month. Reservations are required and guests can call 404-347-9055 to reserve a spot or email nick@woodfiregrill.com with questions.
$20
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Go Eat Give - Destination Cuba
Thu., June 20, 7 p.m. 678-744-8306Food and Drink
Escape to an evening of Cuban cuisine, culture and entertainment with Go Eat Give at Destination Cuba!
Food: Taste the hip-Latin flavors at Cruzado's private lounge. Sip some of Atlanta's best mojitos at the bar. Small plates highlighting Cuban specialities will be served.
Education: Hear from food personality, writer and Cruzado restaurant owner, Ms. Grace Lee and special speaker, Cuba native and Corporate Talent Manager at AT&T, Mr. Yovany Jerez.
Culture: Salsa lesson and performance by Pasofino Latin Dance School.
Travel: Get a sneak peek into upcoming trip to Cuba with Go Eat Give.
$35
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Mauritshuis: Building for the Future
Thu., June 20, 7 p.m.Lectures
Emilie Gordenker, director of the Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis in The Hague, Netherlands, will share stories of the history of the Mauritshuis collection, which features renowned Dutch and Flemish masterpieces. Tickets are available through the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office. Free
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Eddie Owen Presents: MELODIME w/special guests, Connor Pledger & Juliana Finch
Thu., June 20, 7:45 p.m.Folk/Country
MELODIME is a rock band that grew up performing music in the hayloft of their horse farm in Northern Virginia. Their sound is heavily influenced by an appreciation for the past, while keeping it rootsy, catchy, and original. "One thing you never question about a MELODIME song is whether they put their all into it
Regular Reserved Seating:$10 in advance / $13 at the door Premium Reserved Seating:$12 in advance / $15 at the door
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