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Catch up with football coach, NFL player and ESPN football analyst BILL CURRY as he discusses “The Five Characteristics of a Leadership Champion.” Curry played pro football from 1965 to 1974, was an assistant coach for the Green Bay Packers and coached teams at Georgia Tech, Alabama and Kentucky. He speaks at 5 p.m. today at the Carmichael Student Center at Kennesaw State University. Admission is free, but registration is required. 678-797-2204. www.siegelinstitute.org. ( Full article and comments) Looking for a way to make a difference? Take part in today’s 2008 RADIANT SYSTEMS SPRINT FOR CANCER. The races, which include a 5K run and a 10K route, begin at 8 a.m. at Atlantic Station. Advance registration is $20, while the fee to register on race day is $25. All proceeds benefit the Georgia Cancer Foundation. www.sprintforcancer.com. www.gacancerfoundation.org. ( Full article and comments) Before you head to one of those intimidating dealerships, educate yourself on what’s out there at the INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW, featuring more than 600 new cars, trucks and SUVs from 39 manufacturers. The show opens today and runs through Sunday, April 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 6 to 12. Kids 5 and under are admitted free. www.ajcautoshow.com. ( Full article and comments) Ever wanted to feel like a member of the team? Well, it’s too late to make this year’s roster, but you can experience the next best thing at this year’s BRAVES LEAD-OFF LUNCHEON at the Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead on Tuesday, April 22. Dine with current players, coaches and staff, and enjoy a silent auction and fun activities with the Tomahawk Team and the Heavy Hitters drum line. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. For information on tickets and reserved tables, call 404-614-1367. ( Full article and comments) What better way to recognize Atlanta’s signature beer—and Earth Day—than with a weekend festival? That’s right, man, it’s time for the SWEETWATER 420 FEST, which pours into Candler Park Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20. Drink in the sounds of Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, Outformation, Erica Newell with Dubconscious, the Last Waltz Ensemble, Entropy, Captain Soularcat, Uncle Joe’s Medicine Show, Sun Toucher, Mama’s Love, Kingrat and Steve Coffey & the Rockin’ Pontoons. Oh, and there’s beer, too. Admission is free; a wristband for ages 21 and up is $5. For more information, tap into www.sweetwater420fest.com. ( Full article and comments) You’ll never look at glasses the same way again, after eyeballing A NIGHT OF SPECTACLES: AN EYEWEAR FASHION EVENT. The evening features the creations of students from the Savannah College of Art and Design Atlanta using recycled glasses.
7 p.m. tonight at the King Plow Arts Center. Tickets are $75, with VIP tickets for $150. Proceeds go to support the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation vision services for the underinsured. www.nightofspectacles.com. ( Full article and comments)
Join me and tons of other shopaholics for a big fashionable bash in honor of the arrival of Darla, a new exclusive membership organization for Atlanta's shopping elite! WHEN: Thursday, April 17, from 7 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Tribute Lofts in the Old Fourth Ward. WHAT: A fun-filled evening of surprises, sweeping views of Atlanta's skyline, complimentary cocktails, Peroni beer, nibbles galore courtesy of Marlow's Tavern, yummy gift bags and more! You can also be the first to sign up for a Darla Charter Membership (limited number available) and get a chance to win an array of fabulous prizes from Darla's favorite spots, including Veruca, Adaptation Floral Design, Cafe Physique, The Blue Corset Co., Squash Blossom, Hoopla, Fickle Manor, Soda Salon, Shiami Doors and Inman Park Pet Works. GET ON THE LIST: RSVP to Caren West PR at rsvp@carenwestpr.com. ( Full article and comments) Who needs Andrew Lloyd Webber or a Technicolor dreamcoat? GODSPELL combines the power of a stage musical with the uplift of Bible stories so successfully you don’t even notice the nondescript backdrop. Theatrical Outfit’s production opens Wednesday, April 16 and runs through May 11 at the Balzer Theater at Herren’s. Tickets are $30. 678-528-1500. www.theatricaloutfit.org.
( Full article and comments) Whatever your technique, sign your team up for Chick-fil-A’s first DUCK ’N’ DODGE TOURNAMENT. The day of dodgeball games starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 19 at the Cobb Galleria. The winning teams in each age division—middle school, high school and adult—receive free Chick-fil-A grub for a year. The adult team also gets $1,000. Registration is $200. Proceeds benefit Chick-fil-A’s WinShape Foundation and Schools for Niger, which helps build and fund schools in the African nation.
www.CFABDodgeballAtlanta.com. ( Full article and comments) It’s no secret that all plays start with a script—but you might not be aware of how powerful a live reading of those pages can be. Find out at True Colors Theatre Company’s third annual SPRING PLAY READING SERIES. Hear Carson McCullers’ “The Member of the Wedding” Wednesday, April 16, Eugene Lee’s “The Rest of Me” Thursday, April 17, Alice Childress’ “Wedding Band” Friday, April 18, and William Rose’s “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” on Saturday, April 19. Readings start at 7 p.m. each night at the Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road in Atlanta.
The readings are free. 404-588-0308. www.truecolorstheatrecompany.com. ( Full article and comments) |