Monday, September 24

40th Anniversary of Karisoke Research Center Gala Celebrating the founding of Dian Fossey's Karisoke Research Center and her work with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda. The event includes a Dian Fossey exhibit, cocktail reception and live auction to benefit the center.

Tuesday, September 25

Atlanta Shakers and Stirrers Business Networking Mixer Make quality business connections and mingle with top professionals. Enjoy complimentary Hors D'Oeuvres and drink specials. (Cash bar.) The next day we'll email you the list of confirmed attendees so you can follow up with your new contacts. Don't forget your business cards!

Dine & Dance Tuesdays Northlake Mall Presents Dine & Dance on September 26 Reminisce to the Tunes of the Atlanta-New York Connection

Free Millionaire Mind Evening An eye opening and life changing for many people that attend the event. Here is the one upcoming live in Atlanta.

Presentation & Book Signing with Kennette Reed: Effectively Communicating Effectively communicating your ideas, proposals, work plans, or directives is the key to buy-in, follow-through, and implementation.

Real Talk. Real Answers. Living with MS in Your 20s & 30s The National MS Society, together with MS LifeLines, will host "Real Talk. Real Answers. Living with MS in Your 20s and 30s" in Atlanta. The program will give young adults with MS an opportunity to hear from a relationship expert, as well as other young adults living with MS, about real-life concerns that matter most to them.

Wednesday, September 26

4th Annual Improv In The Park Come see the 4th Annual Improv In The Park presented by Whole World Theatre this fall. Shows take place in the meadow at Piedmont Park (10th Street entrance) each Wednesday at 7:30 pm on September 19th, September 26th, and October 3rd. Dad's Garage joins Whole World Theatre for this fantastic night of improv.

Atlanta Wine School > The Romance of Italy Atlanta Wine School instructor Paul Kelly Wheeler, who frequently travels throughout Italy, shares his passion for Italian wine in this one-night class. Italian wine without food? Fuhgeddaboudit! You'll sample both in this class. Join us to taste a variety of Italian wines paired with regional appetizers.

Cupid.com/PreDating - Speed Dating For Busy Single Professionals Meet other Atlanta area single professionals through a series of 6 minute "pre-dates" in a fun and efficient speed dating event. We facilitate the whole thing so there's no awkwardness, no pressure, no embarrassment, no games...just great fun! Copeland’s – Buckhead, Ages 36-46 at 6:20pm and 26-36 at 8:30pm, Includes Free Appetizers.7

Simon Kidgits Club Afternoon Cartoon Presenting ‘Walt Disney’s Heffalump’ Event Listing Town Center at Cobb Presents Family Friendly ‘Morning Movie’ Series

The Art of Personal Branding Conference An amazing half-day seminar training experience features real tools women can implement for greater personal branding success on the job and in their business. Speaker: Cheryl Scales.

Thursday, September 27

2008 Great Miller Lite Atlanta Chili Cook-Off at Stone Mountain Park The 29th Annual Great Miller Lite Chili Cook-Off will return to the Coliseum Meadow at Stone Mountain Park. The festivities will include a chili competition, chili samples and live music. Proceeds from the event will benefit Camp Twin Lakes, a camp for children with serious illnesses and life challenges.

24th Annual Fall Home Show The 24th Annual Fall Atlanta Home Show presented by Home Depot Home Services, September 27-30 at the Cobb Galleria Centre, will offer one-stop shopping for the latest in home improvement products, services and trends. With more than 300 different vendors, there is sure to be something of interest for everyone.

East Andrews' 5th Anniversary Party You are invited to a East Andrews' 5th Anniversary Party featuring complimentary cocktails, tasty hors d'oeuvres, live music from Chronic Saxophonic and Jason Fulton!

Emory Faculty Dance Concert: “People Like Us: A Choreographic Reflection” This retrospective performance of dance choreographed by faculty member Sally Radell explores themes that run through five of the more than sixty works she has choreographed in the past thirty years. Atlanta, faculty, and student dancers perform works that often incorporate humor to reveal Radell’s fascination with the influence of everyday ritual and pop culture.

Hi Life's/Special Olympics' 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament On Thursday, September 27, 2007, Hi Life comes together again with Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) to host the 9th Annual Golf Classic located at St. Marlo Country Club in Duluth, Ga. The after-tournament party will be hosted at Hi Life restaurant featuring cocktails and dinner for all the participants in the tournament.

Lime Thursdays at 850 Restaurants & Lounge Unwind in a true indoor/outdoor oasis for an evening like no other with signature cocktails and unique creative small plates by Chef Daniel Massie. Mix and mingle with Atlanta's business & social elite.

Metropolitan Networking Mixer with a Night of Jazz and Neo-Soul Professional, Upscale weekly networking mixer with guest speakers. Enjoy dinner specials, cocktails and great people while making great contacts in a fabulous venue!

PeachConnection.com Launch Party Come celebrate the launch of www.peachconnection.com-- a new Atlanta lifestyle Web site-- with music, complimentary food, and drinks. This night at VIA will transform your weekday into an experience of a lifetime.

PINK Magazine 2007 Conference Series PINK magazine brings Atlanta's female business leaders together to network, connect and maximize their potential with the third annual Pink Conference Series.

Strike It Up Come out for a great evening at Atlanta's new ultimate entertainment destination. Sandbox has partnered up with 300 to bring you Strike It Up – join us the last Thursday of every month for bowling, socializing, food, and drinks. Free appetizers from 7-8pm and drink specials all night. The event is free if you sign up online or $10 at the door.

The Philadelphia Story The Philadelphia Story is an intelligent, sophisticated, classic romantic comedy-farce (part screwball) of love and marriage, human growth and class distinctions.

Friday, September 28

17th Street Art Fair at Atlantic Station Festival features 150 artists, music and beverage sales in the heart of Atlantic Station. The juried artists’ market features fine art and fine craft artists in a variety of media being showcased along 17 1/2, 18th and 19th Streets in Atlantic Station’s Central Business District during the three-day event.

24th Annual Fall Home Show The 24th Annual Fall Atlanta Home Show presented by Home Depot Home Services, September 27-30 at the Cobb Galleria Centre, will offer one-stop shopping for the latest in home improvement products, services and trends. With more than 300 different vendors, there is sure to be something of interest for everyone.

4th Annual Virginia Hghlands Oktoberfest Presented by Limerick Junction Irish Pub, Blind Willie's, USA Entertainment & Warsteiner with live entertainment.

Adam & Heather Comedy Two New York City comedians are bringing their show on the road - expect stand-up, videos, characters, and surprises! Check them out at AdamNewmanComedy.com and HeatherFink.com!

AGLCC's Fall Fashion Show "Fall" into fashion with the stylish AGLCC Fall Fashion Show! Featuring fashions from local boutiques, the show will highlight Atlanta's must-have fall threads. Come see the duds you'll need to scoop up for your autumnal wardrobe.

ALMA Intercultural at Shout in Midtown Atlanta's Ultra-Hip Latin & International Event. This night attracts urban fashionistas and professional alike to a 4,000-square-foot space, where they can experience an eclectic menu of sexy bites and music.

Cupid.com/PreDating - Speed Dating For Busy Single Professionals Meet other Atlanta area single professionals through a series of 6 minute "pre-dates" in a fun and efficient speed dating event. We facilitate the whole thing so there's no awkwardness, no pressure, no embarrassment, no games...just great fun! Caribou Coffee - Perimeter, Ages 29-41 at 7:30pm, Includes gourmet coffee tasting.

Emory Faculty Dance Concert: “People Like Us: A Choreographic Reflection” This retrospective performance of dance choreographed by faculty member Sally Radell explores themes that run through five of the more than sixty works she has choreographed in the past thirty years. Atlanta, faculty, and student dancers perform works that often incorporate humor to reveal Radell’s fascination with the influence of everyday ritual and pop culture.

Exclusive Bachelorette Party EXPO (For the Ladies) Ladies will come to meet vendors who not only specialize in bachelorette parties but fashion, beauty and events as well, play games, watch a HOT fashion show, be entertained by a male review

Freeze Dried Monkey Sketch Comedy Variety comedy show featuring shorts sketches performed live and on video with live music performance by JNM. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

Friday Night Fever - Singles Dances Atlanta Singles Dances Atlanta... Friday Night Fever Free Dance Lessons as Award Winning instructor Pat Korn teaches the Hustle. Expecting 300 Singles35-65 for FREE Hustle Lessons and Singles Dance. $10.00 includes the hustle lesson.

Goodbye to Summer Bash! Drinks, Dancing, and ending the summer in style with some of Atlanta's finest! Free entry and VIP room for those on guest list!

James Beard Foundation's Taste America Join The James Beard Foundation in celebrating its 20th Anniversary Benefit Dinner Friday, September 28, 2007 Cocktails at 6:30 p.m., Dinner to follow. Floataway Cafe.

Priya Chandrasekaran, veena and Ram Sriram, mridangam - Emory Faculty Recital The veena is a plucked string instrument similar to the sitar and is used in South Indian classical music (Carnatic music). The mridangam is a drum-like percussion instrument also from South India, and also used in Carnatic music.

The Philadelphia Story The Philadelphia Story is an intelligent, sophisticated, classic romantic comedy-farce (part screwball) of love and marriage, human growth and class distinctions.

Wine South Reserve Event Sample scrumptious wines and mouth-watering foods prepared by Atlanta's finest chefs at this year's Wine South Reserve Event. Learn about wine and participate in the silent auction Emceed by Wes Sarginson, while benefiting Angel Flight, a nonprofit organization that provides free air transportation to and from medical treatment facilities for those in need.

Saturday, September 29

"Art and Couture in the Afternoon" : Mother/Daugther Fashion Show The Gwinnett County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. is presenting a Mother-Daughter Fashion Show featuring its 2007-2008 Crème de la Crème Debutante Court. Admission is $10. For more information, please email jjohnson@simplyphenomenal.net.

12th GACC South Annual Gala Join the German-American business community as we celebrate an eloquent celebration of dining, dancing and yes, bidding. As the evening unfolds, so will the prestigious Silent Auction, an exquisite four-star dinner and the entertainment of a live band. Who knows, you may even be the winner of our Porsche Cayenne S Raffle.

24th Annual Fall Home Show The 24th Annual Fall Atlanta Home Show presented by Home Depot Home Services, September 27-30 at the Cobb Galleria Centre, will offer one-stop shopping for the latest in home improvement products, services and trends. With more than 300 different vendors, there is sure to be something of interest for everyone.

BMW Owner M-Power Networking Event This event allows you to mix and mingle with fellow BMW enthusiasts and aficionados. It's also a great opportunity to network with local business owners and entrepreneurs who are also BMW owners. And it gives you the chance of a lifetime to experience BMW's 500-hp M-5 and the V-10 M-6, provided by my friends at Nalley BMW

Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta Emerson Series Concert, Vega String Quartet The Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta presents the Vega String Quartet, featuring Vega's new first violin, Blanka Bednarz from Poland. This program, in memory of the late Cherry Emerson, includes Beethoven's Op. 95 and works by Dvorak and Smetana.

Emory Faculty Dance Concert: “People Like Us: A Choreographic Reflection” This retrospective performance of dance choreographed by faculty member Sally Radell explores themes that run through five of the more than sixty works she has choreographed in the past thirty years. Atlanta, faculty, and student dancers perform works that often incorporate humor to reveal Radell’s fascination with the influence of everyday ritual and pop culture.

Freeze Dried Monkey Sketch Comedy Variety comedy show featuring live and video shorts and musical performance by JNM. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Check web site for more details.

Freeze Dried Monkey Sketch Comedy Variety comedy show featuring live and video shorts and musical performance by JNM. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Check web site for more details.

Great Miller Lite Atlanta Chili Cook-Off at Stone Mountain Park The 28th Annual Great Miller Lite Chili Cook-Off will return to the Coliseum Meadow at Stone Mountain Park from 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2007. The festivities will include a chili competition, chili samples and live music. Proceeds from the event will benefit Camp Twin Lakes, a camp for children with serious illnesses and life challenges.

Healthy, Happy Kids Campaign We dare you…no we double dare you…okay make that a triple-double-plus- infinity dare you…to take the GO HEALTHY CHALLENGE! Go to www.igohugo.org to sign-up or participate in the Healthy, Happy Kids Campaign and celebrate Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play!

Pride in the Parks We dare you…no we double dare you…okay make that a triple-double-plus- infinity dare you…to take the GO HEALTHY CHALLENGE! Go to www.igohugo.org to sign-up or participate in Pride in the Parks on September 29 and celebrate Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play!

Speech Level Singing Masterclass- How to Get the Voice that Gets Hired What do 120 Grammy Winners have in common? They all use Speech Level Singing - The Technique of Legends. SLS in Atlanta Presents: Speech Level Singing Masterclass with Master Teacher Jeffrey Skouson. How to audition to get the voice that gets hired!

The Philadelphia Story The Philadelphia Story is an intelligent, sophisticated, classic romantic comedy-farce (part screwball) of love and marriage, human growth and class distinctions.

Wine South Grand Festival Sample some of the finest foods and wines that Atlanta has to offer, watch creative chef demonstrations, and participate in the silent auction at the 8th Annual Wine South Grand Festival. Proceeds benefit Angel Flight of Georgia, a nonprofit organization that provides free air transportation to and from medical treatment facilities for those in need.