Monday, August 10

Atlanta Wine School > Effective Sales & Service of Wine Attn: Restaurant managers, servers and other food industry professionals -- Learn how to please customers and increase beverage sales through effective "drink management," especially when it comes to wine. Topics covered include: * Wine-speak: The Language of Wine * The Money-maker Grape Varieties * Wine/Food Pairing: Facts and Fallacies * Delivering Professional Wine Service

Free S'mores dessert at AltoRex on National S'mores Day AltoRex Rooftop Lounge will be serving free AltoSmores to guests visiting on National S'mores Day, August 10. AltoRex is location atop Pacci Ristorante in Midtown Atlanta.

Salsa Dance Class Mondays from 7-8pm starting August 10th, dance the night away and learn Salsa for only $15 per couple.

Tuesday, August 11

Absolut 80's Tuesday at Tin Lizzy's in Grant Park Every Tuesday is Absolut Vodka 80's. The night will feature interactive Atari games on flat panels... also live retro video mixes on screens by Nando. $2 drink & food specials and lots more.

Exercise, Fitness, and Weight Loss Come get involved as we discuss simple steps on how to develop a workout regime, find your heart rate, and lose 1 pound each week. These workshops are highly dynamic and interactive for the whole family.

Ladies Deserve $5 Absolut Martini's and Bottomless Wine-Not-Rittas! Every Tuesday night is Ladie's Night at Meehan's Public House located in Vinings. Enjoy all $5 Absolut martini's - All flavors AND house secret recipes! Want to try something new? Bottomless Wine-Not-Rittas puts a new and refreshing spin on an old favorite! Grab the gal pals and join us on Tuesday night to celebrate being a lady!

Salsa Tuesday- PasoFino style Salsa Tuesday at PasoFino Latin Dance Studio. $15 for 2hrs of learning, and stay FREE to practice more. $15 for 5 house of dancing. Come dance your stress away!

Supper Club at Abattoir If you're a fan of Chefs Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison, you won't want to miss an opportunity to try their newest restaurant Abattoir while giving back. Abattoir will host the Atlanta Community Food Bank's Supper Club fundraiser in August. So grab your friends and family and join the fight against hunger. 20% of the evening's proceeds benefits Atlanta's Table, a project of the Food Bank.

Wednesday, August 12

Cotton Patch Gospel This gem of musical theater adapts Clarence Jordan's "Cotton Patch" versions of the gospels of Matthew and John for the stage, transplanting the story of Jesus into the mid-20th century American South and considering what might have happened had Jesus been born in Georgia. Directed by Tom Key; it is co-produced with Third Coast Productions and Georgia Ensemble Theatre. Call 678.528.1500.

Encaustics 13 Opening Reception at Jack Art Gallery: Encaustics 13. Will coincide with the Studioplex Art Stroll. Show will run August 8 - September 4, 2009. This is a free event and open to the public.

Thursday, August 13

$3 for 3AM As always, no cover all night. $3 vodka drinks & $4 Vodka Red Bulls until Midnight. $1 Miller Light Draft Beers. $5 Jager & O Bombs. $5 Well Drinks. $6 Miller Light Pitchers. Free Pool Tables. Free Beer Pong. Free Nintendo Wii.

Children's Healthcare Friends Junior Committee August Social The Friends Junior Committee of Children's Healthcare will meet at Twist in Phipps Plaza, Buckhead for free appetizers, drink specials, special prize opportunities. Free for members, $5 for non-members.

Happy Hour at RiRa Irish Pub Social Networking Happy Hour. Free appetizers, including potato cakes, stuffed mushrooms, spinach dip, Caesar salad, brushetta, crudite, chicken skewers. Drink specials (cash bar), including $3 Harp, $3 Miller Hi-Life, $4.

Hop City's Old World v. New World Cage Match Wine Tasting Join HopCity at Tiny Bistro by Figs & Honey for the New World v. Old World Cage Match Wine Tasting! Thursday August 13th, 6:30 - 8:30. Guests will enjoy six wines paired with five courses created by chef Robert Haan. Enjoy a relaxed evening with friend and learn about the differences between New and Old World Wines.

LIME Thursdays at Eclipse Di Luna in Dunwoody A fresh new twist on Thursdays outside the Perimeter, LIME Thursdays. 8pm - wine & tapas - eclectic social ambiance. Live Flamenco by Armando Bermudez. Latin Rhythms by DJ Alberto N.

Members Only! - A True Intl Retro Event Strictly Vintage... from Depeche Mode to Hector Lavoe. Every Thursday. Ladies ask the DJ for your the pass for Complimentary Drinks. Take an eclectic trip with sounds by Marcos P & Fernando F featuring Classic House & Latin/Intl beats from the 80's & 90's.

Recess Play Come out for a grown folks recess! Recess is a party... but not your ordinary party... it's a extraordinary party! Recess was created as a way to give everyone of *all* ages, a night, or (afternoon) out to meet new people or hang with old friends.

Selective Singles at Wildfire Selective Singles would like to invite you to join us on Thursday, August 13th to Wildfire at Perimeter Mall. Wildfire brings you back to a 1940's Steak and Chophouse where life moved at a slower pace, but fun was still to be had! Selective Singles is the hottest singles club in Atlanta. Cost is $15 and that includes your first drink and Wildfire's great appetizers. 6:30 P.M.

Friday, August 14

Celebrate PATH Rocks 2009 The PATH Foundation will host their annual benefit to enhance parks and recreational spaces in the state of Georgia. PATHRocks! 2009 will take place on Friday, August 14 at 7 p.m. at the Greystone Event Facility at Piedmont Park.

Elvis Memorial Show Celebrate the music of Elvis Presley with Big Mike Geier's Elvis Memorial Show at Variety Playhouse, featuring the Kingsized Rock 'n Roll Orchestra, the Dames Aflame Danceres, Lil' E and the kids from Paul Green's School of Rock! Two big nights! Aug 14th and 15th! Tickets on sale now!

Folk Fest 2009 The 16th Annual World's Greatest Self-Taught Art Show and Sale hosts 100 galleries from all over the United States showcasing the best in Outsider Art, Southern Folk Pottery, and Folk Art.

If you only looked (Photography Exhibit) "If you only looked" is an exhibit of abstract color photographs by local photographer Cindy Sheffield Michaels at the new Archive Gallery at the corner of Juniper and North. Refreshments and music will be provided at the opening on 8/15/09 from 7-10pm. Artist will be in attendance.

Kulture Bizarre Kulture Bizarre is an eclectic mash up of digital sounds, party cultures & new age traditions created w/the purpose of satisfying your soul. Come discover: Experience 1: Pillow Conversations - Party/Dancing :Experience 2: Beauty & The Beast :Experience 3: Venus Revolution - Erotic Art Gallery & Body Painting :Experience 4: Feline Kicks - Shoe Fetish Fashion Show :Experience 5: Room Lyric -Open Mic

PATH Rocks 2009 The PATH Foundation will host their annual benefit to enhance parks and recreational spaces in the state of Georgia.

Pints for Pandas Raise a glass for Zoo Atlanta's pandas at Pints for Pandas. Join us August 14th at SweetWater Brewing Company from 9:00PM to Midnight for SweetWater tastings and music. Tickets are $25 and all proceeds benefit Zoo Atlanta's Give So They Stay Campaign.

Reveal Worship Conference This is a Worship Conference for anyone who is interested in pursuing a deeper intimacy with God. Featured guests: Christ for the Nations, Corey Evan, James Dewhurst, Rory Comtois, and Reveal Worship Ministries.

The Best Mimosas, Sangria & Champagne are Bottomless! Join us every Saturday and Sunday Brunch for the Best of the Bottomless! Bottomless Sangria, Mimosas and Champagne - try as much as you want of all 3 for just $14! Grab some friends and join us for some Brunch, Bottomless and Fun! Every Saturday & Sunday from 11A-3P!

The Open Mind Center-Game Night: Satori (The Awakening) Board games are not just for play anymore! Satori is an amazing board game that will have you in awe at the amazing coincidences and the alignment of the cards with your own life!

What's Philosophy Got to do with Your Health? Come watch and discuss a videotaped interview with Dr. Eric Cassell speaking with Dr. Susan Massad on the subject, What's Philosophy Got to do with Your Health? This interview examines the role philosophy and postmodern approaches to human development can play in addressing the health care crisis in America. This is part of a series of conversations at the East Side Institute in NY.

Saturday, August 15

"Fame" National Talent Search at Six Flags Over Georgia MGM is looking to give the most-talented actors, singers, musicians, and dancers in the nation their shot at FAME. Contestants can enter by auditioning at Six Flags Over Georgia (Atlanta). * Auditions: Saturday, August 15th.

2009 Malaysia Fest Malaysian Association of Georgia (MAG) presents the 2009 Malaysia Fest: Adventure @ Zoo Atlanta. This year's Fest celebrates "Culture, Conservation & Community". The Fest is a day-long festival featuring unique Southeast Asian wildlife exhibits, cultural demonstrations, interactive games, children's art activities, food, vendor and informational booths.

9th Annual Decatur BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival Come join us for the 9th annual Decatur BBQ, lues and Bluegrass Festival. Headling this years event, Michelle Malone! $10 for adults 21 and up, $5 for those 11-20, and free for all 10 and under. Lots of BBQ, a kids zone, and plenty of cold beer!

Academy Ballroom Cumberland Celebrates 2nd Anniversary Academy Ballroom Cumberland invites you to join them August 15, 2009, from 8:00 p.m. to midnight for a star-studded evening of dancing, performances, surprises, door prizes and celebration as they celebrate their 2nd Anniversary. Dress is semi-formal. Reservations are requested but tickets are available at the door. Tickets are $25 per person for a bench seat or $125 for table of 4 people.

Ben Brookes Belcher and Lawrence Blackwell Come to Get Coffee, August 15, for a free music event starring Ben Brookes and featuring Bass player Lawrence Blackwell. Enjoy great tasting coffee and desserts!

Bitsy Grand Slam Gala The Bitsy Grant Tennis Center (BGTC), an Atlanta-based public park/tennis center built in 1952, will kick off the Georgia State Adult/Senior Open Tennis Championship with a Grand Slam event - the first-ever Bitsy Grand Slam Gala. Hosted by the Friends of Bitsy Grant, a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the tennis center.

Creativity and Improvisation for a Spirit-Filled Life! Using the basic skills of improvisation, learn how to improve creative thinking, create hopeful solutions to problems, elicit positive responses from those with whom they interact daily, and be better communicators in their personal, professional, or pastoral relationships.

DESIGNate Your Future Fashion Seminar A fashion and design workshop that will explore the possibilities in fashion for the student or professional wanting to transition into a fashion career. This workshop will discuss the portfolio, global opportunities, branding yourself to be competitive in the market, dress and image, and other informative "real talk" about the business of fashion.

Elvis Memorial Show Big Mike Geier's Elvis Memorial Show is a Vegas-style spectacle featuring the Kingsized Orchestra, Dames Aflame Dancers, Lil' E and more! Two big nights: Fri. Aug. 14 and Sat. Aug. 15! Tickets on sale now at Variety Playhouse box office or any Ticketmaster outlet!

ESPN Zone Hosts 1984 Olympic Boxing Team Autograph Signing ESPN Zone will host a star-studded autograph signing with members of the 1984 Olympic boxing team on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. at ESPN Zone. The event is in honor of the 25th anniversary of the team's Olympic triumphs and will include Tyrell Biggs, Mark Breland, Evander Holyfield, Pernell Whitaker and many others.

Eyedeology Prada Trunk Show Eyedeology Vision Center + Optique, Atlanta's newest luxury eyewear boutique, is hosting its 1st Prada Style Show! Head to Midtown on August 15th for your chance to view the entire Prada eyewear collection, the latest releases from Italy and possibly win a *free* pair of Prada eyeglasses.

Fair Debt Collection and Credit Repair Secrets Revealed Credit scores are more important now than they ever were and they are affecting many areas of our lives that you may not be aware of. Why pay a company hundreds of dollars to do what you can do yourself.

Free Kidney Health Screening Do you know your numbers? The American Kidney Fund provides kidney health screenings through our Minority Intervention and Kidney Education (MIKE) program. A full screening checks not only kidney function, but also cholesterol levels, blood pressure, blood sugar, and more. Must be 18 or older. 8-hour fast before testing recommended.

Fresh & Healthy California-Nouveau Dinner The health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet have now been recognized the world over. It is not just the warm climate, beautiful and romantic islands and the deep azure sea, with all its' enchantments, but the wonderful fresh food that the locals enjoy as part of their daily diet.

IBD Patient and Professional Education Program and Health Care Workshop The Georgia Chapter of Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization, presents a free public education program on Aug. 15. Sessions will include discussions regarding Irritable Bowel Disorder, examining medication risks vs. benefits, nutrition for IBD and many other pertinent topics.

Open Registration: JPAC Dance Classes Fall 2009 Classes: Journey Performing Arts Center (JPAC): The Solution to Your New Year's Eve Resolution! Great News Everyone! It is not too late to tackle that New Year's Resolution of being physically fit! Our one-of-a kind Center offers various dance and fitness classes; Low, Affordable Price.

Paul McCartney Concert The Green Concert is back and bigger than ever! This year's concert in honor the Conservancy's 20th anniversary; will feature the musical genius of Sir Paul McCartney. For single professionals 40+ Must be reserved and paid in advance with Atlanta's Upscale Singles.

Saturday Night Exclusive! at Eclipse Di Luna Miami Cr Come & Lounge with this mid-twenties and older crowd, or give in to dance. Enjoy your Martini and Mojito while relaxing to a Latin Retro Ambiance. Its waiting for you. With Live Music & DJ. Everyone is welcome

Storytime at KooKoo Bear Kids Storytime at KooKoo Bear Kids - Meet Scrumpy. Social and Emotional Learning for Kids - Endorsed and Sponsored by DISNEY Join Scrumpy Live and in person at KooKoo Bear Kids for a special performance and book signing by author and creator Terri Flecher. Great music and lots of fun too.

The Japan-America Society of Georgia Presents Jazz/Gospel Pianist Chizuko Yoshihiro Join The Japan-America Society of Georgia as we present a unique Jazz performance featuring Japanese pianist Chizuko Yoshihiro. Chizuko Yoshihiro is a classically trained piano player with her roots in Soul and Jazz. In 1993, she released her first album entitled "Conscious Mind." She has also recently performed at the MLK, Jr. Commemorative Service in Atlanta.

Zumba Fitness, Get Fit Dancing Latin Work out with Zumba, a fusion of Latin and International music featuring a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.