Monday, October 19

Intro to Dance Workshop Journey is offering an Intro to Dance workshop for beginners, children and adults! If you missed out on registration, don't worry! Here's your chance to get started on your path to be a better dancer. The children's workshop will consist of learning basic jazz and ballet.

Terrapin Beer Dinner at The Nook, on Piedmont Park A Four Course Terrapin Beer Dinner at The Nook, on Piedmont Park - "A Study in Seafood and Beer". All 4 courses and a beer with each course for only $39.99 +tax and tip.

Tuesday, October 20

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.

GAMPI October Educational Luncheon In challenging times like these, the idea of measuring the contribution of meetings and events against their overall strategy has become more important than ever. This session will provide an overview of the ROI Methodology ™ developed specifically for the meeting industry, and how you might use it for the meetings in your organization.

HopCity's Orval Beer Tasting with Brewmaster Francois de Harenne Join Hop City Wednesday October 20th from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at the SkyBar at 5 Seasons Westside. Enjoy a free taste of Orval brews with the company of Orval Brewmaster, Francois de Harenne!

Leonard Cohen Due to overwhelming demand Leonard Cohen's acclaimed 2009 World Tour. Rave reviews & sold-out concerts spark final leg. Tickets on sale beginning August 3, 2009.

Movie Premiere & Benefit of "Playground" The Juvenile Justice Fund is hosting a premiere of "Playground", an astonishing film about one of our country's most sinister secrets. Co-produced by George Clooney, "Playground" gives viewers an alarming look into the world of child sex trafficking in America. "Playground" will benefit CEASE and Angela's House. All ticket proceeds will be donated to the foundation in memory of Judge Sanford Jones.

Ski and Snowboard Movie Premiere Re:Session brings the most talented athletes in skiing & snowboarding together into one must-see film. The movie will be projected on a 25 foot High-Definition outdoor movie screen in the parking lot of the brewery.

Solo to Soulmate Learn how to attract wonderful men and fabulous relationships in your life. Make better choices when it comes to the men you date and fall in love with. Identify the subtle ways we women sabotage our dreams, and why we give up on them. Improve your ability to create a powerfully connected, soul-satisfying, long-term relationship. Learn how to attract "The One" into your life - and keep him there!

Wednesday, October 21

Highland Brewing Beer Tasting Enjoy a free taste of each of Highland Brewing's beers, then stick around to try what else Octane has on tap. When you are ready to head out pick up a 6-Pack of your favorite at Hop City Craft Beer & Wine.

Natural Selling Concepts In today's very competitive economy, it's important to have the best "tools" and the best practices to enhance your sales process. Here is an opportunity to maximize your natural selling style, gain confidence and learn techniques to help you reach your full potential!

New Member Event and Social Networking Jim Rodgers CMC will encourage fellow consultants or those thinking about becoming a consultant on why IMC is the association of choice for many professional management consultants.

Revitalize Your Health Natural ways to improving health workshop. Flyer talks about lowering pH, blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, and cholesterol. If you are looking for true ways to be healthy this event looks like a winner.

Shakers and Stirrers Atlanta - Business Networking Mixer All Atlanta-area professionals, you are invited to do some serious networking in a great atmosphere. Join our fantastic group of movers and shakers at our signature "Shakers and Stirrers" Business Networking Mixer.

Shopping for a Cause with Roberto Cavalli Shopping for A Cause: Good Things Come From Being Bad! Join Roberto Cavalli at Jedal Italian Fashion for a chic trunk show benefiting Breast Cancer Research & Awareness.

SOHO Flight Night Every Wednesday is flight night at SOHO. Created to allow guests the chance to enjoy wines from around the world, flight night is the ideal experience for inquisitive wine lovers. Each week SOHO selects three unique wines to be showcased on flight night. Executive Chef Joe Ahn also prepares three special tapas plates to be paired with each varietal.

Wednesday Night Global Wine Stroll at Atlantic Station Come stroll through Atlantic Station for great discounted food specials & wine offerings from Wine Regions Around the World! STRIP (Sonoma Coast, CA): $6 per glass & $15 flights (4 wines). The Grape (Chile) - $5 per glass. Dolce (Italy): $5 per glass.

Women for Hire Work From Home Expo in Atlanta New this year, the Women For Hire Career Expo and Work From Home Event offers one giant opportunity for career advancement. Attendees can meet face-to-face with top employers for traditional openings and vendors from work-from-home companies.

Thursday, October 22

Atlanta Housing Rebound Summit by Digital Interiors Atlanta Housing Rebound Summit. An evening of drinks, food, discussion and networking of Atlanta's top home builders, architects, designers, real estate agents and more. Hosted by Digital Interiors, guest speaker John Hunt of SmartNumbers will present a Look at Atlanta's Housing Future. Silent Auction to benefit CHOA.

Brides "Color School" Whether berry and plum or navy and jade, color is the hottest thing happening in weddings! Brides magazine is hosting a series of "Color School" events across the country for brides-to-be and their 'maids to help select the perfect color palette for her big day.

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.

Oktober Beer Dinner Food 101 located off of Roswell Road in Sandy Springs invites you to our annual Oktoberfest Beer Dinner. Food 101's award winning Chefs will be serving a 5 course meal paired with the best Fall beers from around the States.

Rick Najera's Performance of "Daddy Diaries" a comedic live stage play about a "Hollywood guy" becoming "daddy guy", from a Latino perspective and with the voice of his Mexican Dad ringing in his head. His daughter goes into surgery to remove a potentially cancerous, rare congenital Nevis, Najera must navigate the rocky road of fatherhood. He thinks the birthmark looks like the virgin of Guadalupe and begins the journey into the one man show

Saint Brigid Presents "Defending the Faith" Classes Scripture exhorts Christians to be prepared to make a defense of their faith. Dee Jordan, a passionate and knowledgeable speaker on the Catholic faith, will present this free six-week program that prepares Catholics to explain and defend their faith

Social Networking Happy Hour Join 75+ professionals for an evening of good food, good fun, and networking, all for a good cause! Free appetizers, drink specials and door prizes! Bring plenty of business cards.

Treat or Greet Halloween Bash/Networking Nite! Are you a Small Business Owner and looking for a way to solicit your Business? Come out and Join "The Brand New U" for a great time of Meet and Greet/ Trick or Treat... Networking Nite! Bring many of your business cards and meet with other Entrepreneurs and Business owners!

Young Professionals Business Exchange Mix and mingle at Atlanta Tribune's Young Professionals Business Exchange from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on October 22, 2009, at Nikolai's Roof Restaurant at Hilton Atlanta Hotel. This Signature event gives Atlanta's emerging executives and seasoned professionals more than just an opportunity to meet and greet through networking, but also an occasion to make meaningful business connections and associations.

Friday, October 23

17th Annual Ghostly Gathering This Halloween event, appropriate for children ages 2-12, provides safe holiday fun, including crafts, games, food, music, dancing, spooky stories, magic show, face painting, and professional photography.

A Bacchus Affair with the Shakespeare Crashers Viva Italia! Join our young professional group, Shakespeare Crashers to celebrate as the Romans do with wine and revelry. Bring your business card to enter a drawing for great prizes.

Baby Phat's Sole Series Tour Baby Phat has joined with Giant Magazine to present their "Sole Series" campaign. As part of the Sole Series tour, Baby Phat will be bringing Priscilla Renea to her home town of Atlanta to perform outside the Underground Station store at the Gwinnett Place Mall on October 23rd. Fans will have the opportunity to meet the Atlanta native and preview tracks from her new album.

EAV Girl's Night Out The Boutiques of East Atlanta invite you and friends to our unique brand of Girl's Night Out! Free! Our starlight shopping party boasts thrilling Goody Bags for early bird customers.

Fast Track Your Job Search Lunch & Learn In our two-hour lunch and learn session you will learn the following: • 10 Job Search & Career Myths That Delay Results • How To Measure Job Search Results • Why People Don't Succeed More Quickly • The Basic Elements of Career Coaching. Additionally, all attendees will receive the following: Fast Track Your Job Search (and Career) by Richard C. Kirby,A $19.95 value.

Grind for Life Benefit Featuring Asahi Beer and Silk Road Meet & Greet Pro Skateboarder Pete Kelly and Live painting by Artist Masa Watanabe. Asahi and Sake by Silk Road will quench your thirst while your ears enjoy beats by special guest Dj Fari. There will also be a silent auction all night with all proceeds going to Grind for Life. Auction items include original art, prints, skateboards, apparel & more!

Halloween Histories - Stories from a Graveyard The Young Actors Ensemble is showcasing a new play for Halloween called "Halloween Histories - Stories from a Graveyard." The company's newest play introduces young audiences to ghosts who once were real people, and who now can be found in the pages of history books.

Hands On Atlanta "A Taste For Volunteering" Hands On Atlanta, one of the largest volunteer organizations in the city celebrating its 20th year of service to Atlanta, is hosting its annual "A Taste for Volunteering" fundraising event. Experience fine wines, craft beers, signature cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres while mingling with Atlanta's most civic-minded leaders and influencers.

Meeting Makeovers - Powerful Tools for Productivity Wave goodbye to long, boring, unproductive meetings once and for all. Learn the keys to take your business meetings to the next level at this interactive seminar.

Philm: Evening of Philosophy and Film watching "Wittgenstein" Whether an auteur's critical triumph or a bit of light entertainment, films are one way we reflect on our lives, consider new possibilities, and tell stories. Join host Murray Dabby for a (philosophical) movie night featuring the film, WITTGENSTEIN. Have some popcorn, discuss issues provoked by the film and at the same time challenge Philosophy - who does it, whom it's done for, and how. $10.

The 15 Project Atlanta's resident art star Fahamu Pecou ("Fahamu Pecou is The Shit!") hosts this outrageous quarterly event featuring irreverent and informative guests from Atlanta's arts and culture scene.

The German Cultural Institutes 4th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Join German Cultural Center and Petite Auberge for a fun lively atmosphere to celebrate this wonderful Munich tradition. Enjoy live music, fun contests, special prize giveaways, authentic German food, and draft beer.

Three Olives Bubble Bash Three Olives Vodka invites you to the Three- O Bubble Bash Friday October 23, 2009 for Breast Cancer Research & Awareness! Get ready for the best pink event of October!

Thrifty Living Discount Centers Hosts A Grand Opening Weekend Celebration Thrifty Living Discount Centers (TLDC) is proud to host a Grand Opening Weekend Celebration from October 23 through October 25. Friends and neighbors are invited to attend the festivities at the new store, located at 6650 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs.

Saturday, October 24

15th Annual Ray of Hope Celebration Celebrating 40 years of The Bridge. Major fundraiser, gala and auction to support The Bridge School. Guests will enjoy fine dining and cocktails provided by Dennis Dean Catering and have the opportunity to bid on auction items.

1st Annual Chili Pepper Festival in Virginia-Highlands Can you take the heat? Then don't miss the first annual Chili Pepper Festival in the heart of Virginia-Higlands - N. Highland & Amsterdam. The festival will feature booths with chili pepper-inspired food from The Original El Taco, DBA BBQ and Mali Thai & Sushi Bar, a smokin' hot line-up of live music, a chili pepper eating contest and, of course, specialty cocktails from each restaurant

2009 Mark 1:41 HIV/AIDS BOOK FAIR Mark 1:41 HIV/AIDS Ministry is hosting its first Book Fair. All proceeds to support this ministry. Please call and support our ministry effort to support and save lives.

2009 Torch Relay for Children's Miracle Network The Annual Torch Relay for Children's Miracle Network will kick off on October 17th in Orlando, FL and make its way to Atlanta on October 24th. Beginning at 9 a.m. at the King and Queen Towers in Perimeter, Atlantan's are invited to participate in the 3.5 Mile Walk that will locally benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

ALR Walk with Us to Cure Lupus The event is free to the public and 100% of your donations will benefit lupus research.

Atlanta Dog Jog The 23rd annual Atlanta Dog Jog, the highly anticipated annual run/walk event for dogs and their owners, takes place Saturday 10/24 at Piedmont Park. The event features a 1-mile and a 2-mile run/walk. Strollers & wagons welcome. Proceeds benefit Canine Assistants.

Autumn Tuscan Dinner with Italian Wines What distinguishes Tuscan food since the time of the Etruscans has been its noble simplicity. Country cooking attests to the seasonal goodness of garden produce and the perennial splendor of green-gold extra virgin olive oil. Dinner and wines $80.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity; luxury lodging starts at $199.

Big Splash V Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States affecting one in 150 children nationally - one in 132 in Georgia. All proceeds from the Big Splash on Oct. 24 will benefit Marcus Autism Center and their efforts to provide high quality care to children affected by autism and related disorders.

BodyPlex Health Fair BodyPlex Blood Drive, Health Fair, and CPR Class. We will have a variety of informational booths for both adults and children. CPR class will be held that day.

Expedition Give Think of Expedition Give as a crazy 5-hour version of The Amazing Race right here in Atlanta! In this charity scavenger hunt, teams of two will race all over the city collecting items, taking pictures, and completing tasks to earn points. At the end of the race, the teams with the most points take home some really cool prizes.

Fashion Plates Serpas True Food is scheduled to host the first Fashion Plates to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Freedom Against Domestic Violence 5K Walk This event will help raise awareness about Domestic Violence. It will also raise funds for battered woman, men and children and provide a safe place for them to stay. We project to have 10,000 supports at this event.

Go West Fest On Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Westside Provisions District (WSPD) kicks off a week-long "Go West Fest" Passport Shopping Event with shopping, food and an apple festival. Pick up a WSPD Passport and fill it up with a stamp from each participating merchant by October 31! Drop off your full passport for a chance to win fantastic prizes, including a $2,500 WSPD shopping spree!

Halloween Celebration- PasoFino style PasoFino hosts its Halloween party with 2 student recital. Come cheer them on! 10/24 Sat 8:30~2am. $10 General cover. Salsa and Bachata lesson at 8:30pm. 2 rooms of dancing.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Meehan's Join us at Meehan's Public House in Vinings for all the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Games! Watch all the Fighting Irish action on our big projector screen with sound! Enjoy $.20 cent wings and $2.50 Miller Lite bottles during the big game! Free "Touchdown Jesus" shot to all fans dress in Notre Dame game day attire!

Party Atlanta 2009 Party Atlanta 2009 Benefiting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta: Front Page News, Flip Flops and Opera Nightclub in Midtown will offer no cover charges, dinner and drink specials, live music, VIP lines and one complimentary drink per venue with the purchase of a $20 ticket before the event, or a $25 ticket at the door.

Party in Pink Pink Heals Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young women regain confidence after the completion of cancer treatment, is set to host their first fundraising event on October 24th at Aurum - the first big event at midtown's newest hotspot.

PasoFino Salsa Boot Camp Learn the 6 Pillars sf Salsa in 1 day. The 3 Hour Salsa Boot Camp by Jose Maldonado is an immersion class in salsa. If you are a busy individual who simply cannot commit to the usual 6-8 week sessions offered at most studios, this is a great way to fit learning salsa into your schedule.

Pine Mountain Challenge Century Ride The VHcS Pine Mountain Challenge, hosted by Valley Healthcare Systems and the sponsorship of Corporations from Muscogee County, Harris County and Talbot County GA. The Challenge is a century ride that tours through the beautiful fall landscape

Rancho Alegre Fall Festival '09 Come out to celebrate the fall season at Rancho Alegre Farm on October 24th. This will be a fun-filled day for kids of all ages. Join us for fun fall activities, games, arts, crafts and food.

Stylish Consignments Grand Opening Fabulous! Fashion! Financially-Savvy!They are also the three things that you can find at Stylish Consignments. Georgia's newest consignment shopping experience offers fabulous fashions at financially-savvy prices. The Stylish Consignments boutique family, is opening its doors to you, and the public, on October 24th from ten a.m. until four p.m.

Thrifty Living Discount Centers Hosts A Grand Opening Weekend Celebration Thrifty Living Discount Centers (TLDC) is proud to host a Grand Opening Weekend Celebration from October 23 through October 25. Friends and neighbors are invited to attend the festivities at the new store, located at 6650 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs.

Tierra Cosecha Enjoy complementary hors d'oeuvres, beer tastings and wine while learning about EARTH University, sustainability and how you can be involved. Suggested donation of $10 and up. Everyone attending has the chance to win our great door prizes: dinners, wine, and more!Visit our website for more information.

Travel & Social Halloween Costume Party Since many of us will be celebrating Halloween at Fantasy Fest in Key West, we're throwing a Halloween Costume Party the Saturday before Halloween! So, here is a great opportunity to break in your costume before the mass of parties the week of Halloween!

UFC 104 Fight Night Party! "The Dragon" will make the first defense of his UFC light heavyweight crown in the main event of UFC 104 against former PRIDE star Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. Also meet and greet with the headliners of Sin City Fight Club's Redline Grand Prix (Friday the 13th of November) Doug Lima and Clint Hester.