Atlanta Events - Atlanta Lectures/Seminars

Easily find gift certificates to restaurants you already go to in Midtown, Buckhead, Virginia-Highland, Smyrna and more! Isn't time you go out to eat for less? $25 gift certificates for $10 and $10 gift certificates for $4!

Build Your Image Business Event
Sat, Mar 13 - Image Business Breakthrough Program High-energy and high impact. You will leave with the tools you need to significantly grow your business. Caterina Rando, MA, MCC, shows image professionals how to build thriving, profitable and sustainable businesses.

Bernice A. King: Interview & Book Signing
Mon, Mar 15 - Bernice A. King, the youngest child of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and president-elect of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, will be interviewed by OU students on the topic: "Women as Leaders and Peace Makers in a Time of War and Economic Crisis." In celebration of Women's History Month and the University's 175th anniversary. Free.

Linda Bierds Poetry Reading & Book Signing
Mon, Mar 15 - Poet Linda Bierds will read from her latest book Flight: New and Selected Poems. Book signing and reception will follow. The event is presented in conjunction with the exhibit Henri Matisse: A Celebration of French Poets & Poetry. Free.

Natural Talent Design Competition Panel

Tue, Mar 16 - The discussion features professionals in all areas of green design. Panelists will discuss design approaches and clarify competitions rules & scope. Teams will be able to ask specific questions in reference to their designs. The discussion is open to anyone who would like to learn about the 2010 Natural Talent Design Competition in partnership with Salvation Army's EnviRenew Initiative.

1st Time Home Buyers Workshop
Tue, Mar 16 - Come learn about the step by step process of qualifying and buying a home in the best market for buyers in over a decade. Learn about the tax credit, inspections, insurance, financing and more.

"Ruth Dusseault: Play War - An Exhibition of Photography"
Thu, Mar 18 - Opening reception and artist talk: Thurs., March 18, 5-7 p.m. (talk begins at 7 p.m.) Ruth Dusseault's compelling new work looks at the recreational war games that occur within depleted suburban spaces. Dusseault is an astute visual geographer, exploring an exuberant and slightly dystopic American frontier.

Tantric Touch: Level Two
Sat, Mar 20 - Join us for a powerful weekend of Safe, healing erotic touch and Tantric Exploration. Tantric Touch: Level Two \| March 20th and 21st \| 10am-6:30pm Saturday and Sunday. No Previous Experience Required. Although it is suggested you have some prior related experience, and/or have come to the Intro to Tantra on Friday March 19th from 7-9pm.

Financial Wisdom Workshops
Sat, Mar 20 - Empower yourself to attain your financial goals by ramping up your financial literacy. Four consecutive 90 minute Saturday morning sessions beginning 03/20/2010. Materials Fee $95. Limited seating.

Atlanta Girls' School, Celebration of Thought Day
Sun, Mar 21 - Atlanta Girls' School is bringing innovative ideas in the areas of brain science, religion, art, business, politics and more to the Atlanta community on March 21 for a daylong seminar at the school's 10th Anniversary Celebration of Learning Day.

Park Pride's 9th Annual Parks & Greenspace Conference
Mon, Mar 22 - Park Pride's 9th Annual Parks & Greenspace Conference is Monday, March 22 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden and highlights include the Luncheon Keynote "From Brown to Green to Gold: Chattanooga's Success, Atlanta BeltLine's Promise," and four distinct concurrent session tracks�Design, Build, Manage & Community.

Women For Hire Career Expo
Tue, Mar 23 - Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Cobb Galleria, meet with 50+ employers at Atlanta's most popular free recruiting event for professional women. Register in advance for an early morning seminar with Tory Johnson, Women For Hire CEO and Good Morning America Workplace Contributor! Business attire and resumes required (free critiquing).

"The Revival of Mysticism in Modernity," Jane Shaw, 2009-2010 Pierce Visiting Scholar

Wed, Mar 24 - Dr. Shaw is on the faculty of New College, Oxford University, England.��Recent publications are�"Miracles in Enlightenment England" and "Culture and the Nonconformist Tradition." Dr. Shaw lectures on modern Ecclesiastical history; religion and the Enlightenment; prophecy and apocalyptic belief in modern Britain and America; gender and religion; and mysticism and religious experience.

Workplace Communication Boot Camp
Fri, Mar 26 - In 2010, make a resolution to whip your workplace communication muscles into shape! Join Marigold Consulting and other business professionals for the Workplace Communication Boot Camp seminar on Friday, March 26 at the Learning Tree Atlanta Education Center in Atlanta.

Guest Lecture: Luis Camnitzer
Sat, Mar 27 - Exhibiting artist Luis Camnitzer discusses his conceptual art, and traditions of teaching and collaboration. This event is part of our Artist Survival Skills series.

Educator Evening and Substitute Teacher Stories
Thu, Apr 01 - Stuart Horodner discusses art as a teaching tool with members of the Atlanta education community. Participants share short stories of pedagogical fear, humor, and attempts at control.

"W.A. Mozart: Sonatas for piano and violin"
Fri, Apr 02 - 7 p.m. - Lecture; 8 p.m. - Concert; Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall, 1700 N. Decatur Rd., Atlanta, 30322, 404-727-5050, boxoffice@emory.edu, www.arts.emory.edu. Tickets: $20; Discount Category Members $15; Emory faculty, staff, all students free. Robert Spano, piano and Justin Bruns, violin. Followed by a reception.

Puppy and Young Dog Agility Seminar
Sat, Apr 03 - Dog Agility Seminar for Puppies and Young Dogs. Michelle Persian Guest Instructor from Ann Braue's Canine Training Center Presents: Start 'Em Off Right. Create a fabulous working relationship with your new agility partner. Create drive, and MORE drive. Crate games, baby contacts and jump work. Solid foundation skills, Impulse control and much more.

Puppy and Young Dog Agility Seminar
Sat, Apr 03 - Dog Agility Seminar for Puppies and Young Dogs. Michelle Persian Guest Instructor from Ann Braue's Canine Training Center Presents: Start 'Em Off Right. Create a fabulous working relationship with your new agility partner.Create drive, and MORE drive. Crate games, baby contacts and jump work. Solid foundation skills, Impulse control and much more.

Eamon Grennan, Poet
Tue, Apr 06 - Jones Room, Level 3. Born in 1941, Grennan is a Dublin native and Irish citizen who has lived in the United States for more than 30 years. Educated at University College in Dublin and Harvard University, he is the Dexter M. Ferry, Jr. Professor of English at Vassar College. Open to the public at no charge.

Talk Show: the 15 project
Fri, Apr 09 - Atlanta's resident art star, Fahamu Pecou, hosts this outrageous talk show featuring irreverent and informative guests from the local art and culture scene.

Creativity Conversation with Robert Spano
Wed, Apr 14 - Wed., April 14, 2010, 3 p.m. Cannon Chapel, Emory University, 404-727-5050, boxoffice@emory.edu, www.arts.emory.edu, free. Robert Spano joins Emory University Vice President and Secretary Rosemary Magee for a conversation about creativity, creative influences and creative process. Followed by a reception.

Creativity Conversation with Robert Spano
Wed, Apr 14 - Robert Spano joins Emory University Vice President and Secretary Rosemary Magee for a conversation about creativity, creative influences and creative process. Followed by a reception.

Special Wine Tasting & Social
Wed, Apr 14 - A great time, great people, great connections and great venue! This isn't your typical networking event�it's truly FUN and connections are made for business contacts, strategic alliances, friendships, and MORE! You never know who you are going to meet or who knows someone else they will connect you too!

Colloquium with Antonya Nelson

Thu, Apr 15 - Antonya Nelson was born in Wichita, Kansas and attended the University of Kansas and the University of Arizona, where she received an MFA in 1986. She is the author of six short story collections ("The Expendables," "In The Land of Men," "Family Terrorists," "Female Trouble," "Some Fun," and "Nothing Right"), and three novels ("Talking in Bed," "Nobody's Girl," and "Living to Tell").

Avant Garden: Study Hall
Thu, Apr 15 - Avant Garden is a monthly social event co-hosted by the Contemporary and Atlanta Film Festival 365. For April, trivia night: they screen clips from classic teacher films. Prizes for the winners.

From Slavery To Freedom Discussion

Fri, Apr 16 - Jones Room, Level 3. Higginbothan, chairperson of Harvard University's Department of African American Studies, worked with the late John Hope Franklin to thoroughly revise this classic survey of African American history. Higgenbothan's talk will be accompanied by a small exhibition of earlier surveys of African American history drawn from Emory's Carter G. Woodson Library, housed in the MARBL.

PowerLife Conference 2010
Fri, Apr 16 - Are you ready to be inspired? Are you ready to be motivated? Are you ready to live above mediocrity, average & ordinary? Come and join us at the PowerLife 2010 Atlanta Conference.

Tantric Touch for Men: Level Two
Sat, Apr 17 - Join us for a powerful weekend of safe, healing erotic touch and tantric exploration. Tantric Touch for Men: Level Two will be held April 17th and 18th. No previous experience required. Although it is suggested you have some prior related experience, and/or have come to the Intro to Tantra on Friday, April 16th from 7-9pm.

Guest Lecture: Mira Schor
Sat, Apr 17 - Exhibiting artist Mira Schor discusses painting, writing, and publishing as sites for critical engagement. Her new book, A Decade of Negative Thinking: Essays on Art, Politics, and Daily Life, is available for sale and signing. This event is part of our Artist Survival Skills series.

"Johannes Brahms: Sonatas for violin and piano"
Sun, Apr 18 - Sun., April 18, 2010, 3 p.m. - Lecture 4 p.m. - Concert; Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall, 1700 N. Decatur Rd., Atlanta, 30322, 404-727-5050, boxoffice@emory.edu, www.arts.emory.edu. Tickets: $20; Discount Category Members $15; Emory faculty, staff, all students free. Robert Spano, piano and William Pu, violin. Followed by a reception.

Curator Talk: Stuart Horodner
Thu, Apr 22 - Our Artistic Director, Stuart Horodner, leads a tour of Substitute Teacher. Free Thursdays are sponsored by Perennial Properties.

Free Help for Naked Resumes

Fri, Apr 23 - You worked hard on your resume. It effectively highlights your skills and achievements. But you get stuck when you try to write a compelling cover letter. So you recycle the same drab letter for each position you apply for or, even worse, you don't include a cover letter at all. In this free workshop, you'll learn a simple method to write cover letters that will help you stand out from the crowd.

Conversation with... Alina Bronsky
Tue, May 04 - A reading and discussion at Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.

Jun 18 & 19: Wild Foods Foraging Hike and Dinner with Herbalist Patricia Kyritsi Howell
Fri, Jun 18 - Ever feast on the tender asparagus flavored stalks of Solomon's seal? The exalted and elusive morel mushroom? Succulent coiled fronds of the woodland fern? Our events are devoted to all things wild and local to remind your senses why the traditional wild ingredients of Appalachian cuisine are now the hallmark of culinary innovation in restaurants across the country.