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FALL 2007
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Fall into Education o matter how old are you are Education Is Key! No day is like the last, every day I wake knowing that I will learn something that I didn’t know the previous day and being armed with that information is a powerful thing. The premise of this magazine is to arm you with information. That’s why I decided that this issue would focus more on education although we will still talk about sports, arts and festivals. Those things make fall what it is, but education is very much a part of it. We wanted to provide some help to parents for their children, so we decided to discuss where you can get the help you need to assist with your kid’s growth. Fall also begins the new theatre season so in addition to telling you about the wonderful upcoming shows such as the Women of Brewster’s Place and Curvy Widow with Sybil Shepherd, we invite you to learn about the craft through classes offered at venues such as the Alliance and Rialto Theatre. For those of you looking to maximize your business potential, be sure to take a look at the useful information in that section. That’s right we cover the entire gamut! Now once you are ready to play hard and take a break from the hard work, make sure to glance at the calendar because there are a lot of events, festivals and concerts going on this quarter. Instead of doing a recipe in this issue, I decided to spotlight the newly renovated Marriott Marquis Hotel. You have got to check it out! Fall brings about beauty, togetherness and family, the leaves are changing, the weather is cooling off and we typically spend more time with our family and friends. So enjoy the fall season with your friends and family at a live show, one of our sports bar picks or shopping for the holidays. If you are just not sure, let us connect you!
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Food Festivals
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DEPARTMENTS 10 Food
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Healthy Food
Healthy Food Makes the Grade 11 Five Fave Draught Picks 12 Rise and Wine
13 Hotels Marriott Marquis
19 Wellness You Call This Exercise? 20 Relaxation
28 Arts Break a Leg 30 Arts Calendar
32 Sports FallSports
33 Shopping
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Ready, Set, Study! Tips for parents and students
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Buying Brands for Less
34 Katrina Two years after
35 Entertainment Calendar of Events
42 Business Calendar of Events
Taste The Fall Food festivals in Georgia and beyond
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he summer break is over and you’ve sent your children back to school. But we all know that the job if educating our kids is a shared responsibility. The better they do in school, the better chance they have of getting scholarship money for college. Here are some ideas for parents, grandparents and mentors, to help your special student excel when the school bell rings. Research shows that parents and family members must be active partners in the learning process. You should always remember that you are part of the team that is educating your child, and your children will do better in class when they see that you in touch with their teachers. The Atlanta Public School District offers this Parent Tip Sheet that gives you some basic questions that you can ask your child’s teachers.
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Questions For Parents To Ask Your Child’s Teacher: 1. Can I see a list of what you expect the class to learn by the end of the year? 2. What can I work on right now at home to help my child stay ahead in class? 3. How does my child act at school? 4. What motivates my child and makes learning easier? 5. What doesn’t seem to work? 6. What books would be good for my child? 7. What tutoring or enrichment opportunities might be good for my child? 8. What’s the best way to contact you?
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One of the biggest challenges for any parent is to get their child to talk about what’s going on in school. How many times have you asked your child about his/her day at school and heard, “Fine” or “All right?” But the start of a new school year is the perfect time to change your approach. Try one of these conversation starters: Lastly, don’t be afraid to help your child with their homework. Parents, who get involved with the books, can actually see what happening in class. Sometimes your child may be in classes that you haven’t taken yourself. But that’s when it’s most important for you to talk with the teachers about how you can help.
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Questions For Parents To Ask Your Child: 1. Tell me about the best part of your day. 2. What was the most challenging thing you had to do today? 3. Who is your favorite teacher and what did you do in their class today? 4. What two things did you learn today that you did not know yesterday? 5. Tell me about your most challenging class or assignment? 6. What's the biggest difference between this year and last year? 7. What did you learn today that you would like to know more about?
If your child attends The Atlanta Public School District, homework help is a close as your own phone. Atlanta Public Schools students can call the APS Homework Hotline for free assistance. No matter the grade or subject level, teachers are on hand to give one-on-one assistance and easy to understand explanations. APS Homework Hotline 678-553-3029 Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 4 – 9 p.m. (Except during holidays and semester breaks)
The bottom line: There is plenty of help available for parents who want to make a difference and help their child have a successful school year!
Homework tips: Homework Tips for students come from online sources like: www. homeworktips.about.com Here are a few suggestions on how to refine your study habits: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Set up a study space. Discover your learning style Color Code your classes Set up homework reminders with Yahoo! Calendar 5. Learn to use Microsoft Word
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NUTRITION
Healthy Food Makes The Grade BY JANET YOUNG
s your children head back to school it’s time for you to do a little healthy homework to help them make the grade. Proper nutrition can help improve academic and athletic performance, reduce illnesses and help fight childhood obesity. You can help your child have a healthier school year and future by following these guidelines:
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• Read food labels – the first five ingredients tell the story. If an ingredient is listed at the beginning of the label, the product contains a lot of it. Avoid products with the following five ingredients listed first: High fructose corn syrup (especially in juice drinks) Partially hydrogenated oil (especially in snacks) Salt/Sodium (especially in canned foods & frozen meals) Sugar & sugar substitutes (in juices drinks) Additives, colors & preservatives (especially nitrates/nitrites in prepackaged lunch meats and meals) • Remember, how much they eat is crucial. Serving Size is based on a SINGLE SERVING, and the DAILY VALUE is based on a 2,000 – 2,500 calorie diet. • Lastly, SKIP the fast food no matter how much they beg; the convenience is not worth the health risk!
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DINING OUT
FOOD
FIVE FAVE DENNIS’ DRAUGHT PICKS BY DENNIS BYRON JR.
ith the world of sports receiving an adrenaline shot of the 2007-2008 NFL season, watering holes throughout the ATL will garner some serious traffic. But where will the ultimate destination be to get extensive sports coverage coupled with taps pouring numerous renditions of the “Funky Four”—yeast, malt, hops and water? Well check out my picks…
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Highlands Grill & Sports Tavern 2615 George Busbee Pkwy Kennesaw, GA (770) 426-1515 With it’s high definition projector TV’s, you can enjoy great sports as you nibble on home-made potato chips and take your pick of the 200 beers on tap.
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ESPN Zone 3030 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 682-3776 Now a staple in Buckhead; you always have an exciting time with their almost incalculable flat screens (including one scaling 16’), state-of-the-art video games and top-notch pub grub. They complete the fun package with a selection of nice beers for you to enjoy.
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Fox Sports Grill 261 19th Street Atlanta, GA 30363 (404) 207-1369 Like the Zone, Fox’s draught list is limited to a few respectable selections (but the latter wins by a nose with Sierra Nevada’s Pale
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Ale and Guinness) and their menu is also far from run-of-the-mill bar food. To add, Fox’s oversized booths, 45 plasma televisions, billiards, VIP cigar lounge and 19,100 sq. feet of floor space make this spot a no-brainer for your crew to get their mingle on in-between end zone celebrations. Taco Mac Many Locations www.tacomac.com Taco Mac is the mack of brews with over 100 rotating taps to please the most demanding connoisseur. Their Buffalo Wings get mad love and all 22 Georgia locations show every pigskin game on Hi-Def televisions.
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Dantanna’s 3400 Around Lenox Dr Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 760-8873 If you really take food seriously while scoping your favorite squad, the upscale surf n’ turfin’ Dantanna’s in Buckhead perfectly fuses fine dining, brews and over 100 different wines with multiple flat panel HDTV’s of ballpassing bliss.
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Rise and Wine TOAST THE BEST WINES IN THE SCENIC NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS BY DENNIS BYRON JR.
re you ready to escape the infamous traffic congestion that comes with living in Atlanta? Then you might want to make it a priority to toast signature wines in the lung-cleansing fresh air of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains. You can even combine your drive to see the fall colors, with a stop at one of Georgia’s beautiful Vineyards. Steve Gibson, the President of the Georgia Winegrowers Association boasts, “We have over ten member wineries along with shopping and restaurants. You can
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even make it an overnight trip and go to more wineries the next day.” There are also a number of unique shops, activities and lodging based at the Nacoochee Village just minutes away. There’s also great trout fishing along the intersecting Chattahoochee River. So don’t sleep on these Georgia gems, which offer the perfect fall getaway, just an hour’s drive away! Please visit www.georgiawine.com and www.nacoocheevillage.com for more information. w w w. c o n n e c t e x t r a . c o m
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Marriott Marquis High Velocity Bar
The Spotlight JUST CALL IT THE MARQUIS Photos courtesy of Marriott Marquis
he Marriott Marquis is being updat- (Nostalgic, Romantic, Sensual). ed to the 21st century and they are The pulse of the Marquis continues pool off to a great start with wonderful side at the POOL BAR. You can sit at the new restaurants and lounges! When you bar or rent a private cabana to look at the enter the hotel, just look up to the brightly stars and enjoy the city. colored 50-foot sail on the second floor and If sports are what you are looking for, you will feel the PULSE of the new then you must stop by HIGH VELOCITY! cont. on page 14 Marriott. PULSE is more than a lounge, it This sports bar is an experience. Open from 6am to 1am, it offers smoothies in the morning, nosh in the afternoon and cocktails in the evening. Experience the heart of the hotel as the sail changes colors at different times throughout the day influencing your mood from Orange in the morning (Enthusiastic, Creative, Successful) to Blue at noon (Tranquil, Calm, Confident) to Light Marriott Marquis Pulse Lounge Purple in the evening
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cont. from page 13, “Spotlight� features a VIP room, 21 40-inch plasma screens and a 40-foot matrix theatrical projection screen equipped with leather recliners. It also offers a variety of 54 domestic and imported beers in which 24 are on tap. They got game! With a brand new chic & sophisticated signature restaurant, you will forget that you are still in the hotel. SEAR is equipped with floor-to-ceiling, temperature-controlled wine vaults, an open kitchen, chefs table and private rooms. Specializing in fire-inspired steaks and seafood, SEAR is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner or if you just want to relax, mellow out in the SEAR bar. The Marriott Marquis has thought about everything including safety and parking. To make sure you only have to worry about how much of a good time to have, valet parking is complimentary (FREE) for the first two hours when visiting the restaurants or lounges. Although it is still the Marriott Marquis, after one visit you will just call it The Marquis.
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Sear Bar
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! G I B N I W in Rescue Recess Volunteer Challenge ccording to the Centers for Disease Control, the number of kids considered overweight has more than tripled since 1980 and childhood obesity has reached epidemic levels. Rescuing Recess, along with Cartoon Network, works to build a greater awareness about the importance of daily recess and its value to student wellness and academic performance. Beginning with National Recess Week (Sept. 24-28) and into 2008, Rescuing Recess is recruiting volunteers all over the country to serve as recess monitors. Schools that log the most volunteer hours are eligible to win great prizes so make it a school project in 4 easy steps.
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Photo courtesy DeKalb County Blues and Jazz Festival
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Fans enjoy the DeKalb County Blues and Jazz Festival
The Mahattans take the show at the DeKalb County Blues and Jazz Festival
The Emotions perform at the DeKalb County Blues and Jazz Festival
Photo courtesty Southern Leadership Conference Awards Dinner
Photo courtesy National Black Arts Festival
Barack Obama, Xernona Clayton & Reverend Joseph Lowery at the Southern Leadership Conference Awards Dinner (below).
Photo courtesy DeKalb County Blues and Jazz Festival
Gerald Austin wows the crowd at the DeKalb County Blues and Jazz Festival
African Ancestry President Gina Paige and Alfre Woodard enjoy the PanAfrican Film Festival at the National Black Arts Festival.
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FITNESS
WELLNESS
You Call This Exercise? B Y TA N J U R I A A N D E R S O N
rom lifting a cup to lifting weights, makes you want to move your body autoeverything we do is exercise. That’s matically. Salsa, Cha-Cha, Merengue are three sexy Latin dances that you right; you get exercise can have fun with. The fun and from lifting a cup; just not ...belly fast tempo of the music will have enough to matter! A lot of us dancing will you loosing the pounds before you cringe when we hear the word definitely get you in know it. But the great part is a lot exercise. But you won’t from the game. of clubs around the city offer a free now on because we’re going to hour of salsa lessons, after which show you some ways to exercise without feeling like you are doing it, and it you can enjoy a night of salsa. Chicago Stepping Dance. For years can make for a great date night! Belly Dance. If you’ve seen Shakira or Chicagoans have been stepping; others Beyoncé, you know that belly dancing will may know it as hand dancing, Jazz dance, definitely get you in the game. The focus The Cakewalk, The Ringshout, The of the dance is the pelvic and hip area. It is Jitterbug or The Swing. Some night clubs great exercise for your midsection and it around the city offer an hour of free stepwill bring your sexy back! Keep in mind; ping lessons before the party begins. There are many other dance forms some belly-dancing classes give you a more vigorous workout than others. If weight which provide great fitness and fun. Try loss is a priority, choose a belly-dancing African Dance, Hip Hop Dance or Pole teacher who keeps you moving continuous- Dance. But whatever you decide, trust me ly during the class. it definitely won’t feel like exercise, but you Latin Dance. Watching Latin dancers will get a great workout.
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WELLNESS MENTAL H E A LT H
Get Rid Of That Stress! It’s Time To Relax BY KIM RIVERA
all is choked full of busy times. With the start of school, heavier traffic, holidays and end of year planning, it’s easy to get STRESSED. Too much stress can cause a host of health problems such as headaches, upset stomach, rashes, insomnia, ulcers, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Here are some stress reducing tips:
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cont. from page 20, Stress on the negative aspects and the "what if's" or the “should haves” . Learn to moderate your physical reactions to stress. Try breathing! Relax. Inhale. Exhale. Become aware of your breathing and try to slow it to an easier pace. Build your physical reserves. Exercise three to four times a week- and mix it up: Eat well-balanced, nutritious meals. Maintain your ideal weight. Avoid caffeine and other stimulants. Take breaks and get away whenever humanly possible! Maintain your emotional reserves. Develop some mutually supportive friendships/relationships. Always be a friend to yourself. Start with step one and build from there. Before you know it, you’ll be on your way to a less stressful life.
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SOME OF THE BEST FOOD FESTIVALS IN GEORGIA, THE SOUTH AND THE NATION!
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ummer is gone. The weather is cool. There’s only one thing missing. You guessed it FOOD! Well I’m here to save the day. There are quite a few food festivals that you can enjoy over the next few months and I’ve got the lowdown on the Georgia food festivals. So pull out your calendar and pack up your appetites, because we’re getting ready to eat.
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ACROSS GEORGIA Let’s start in Kingsland where you can enjoy a FREE festival with crispy southernfried catfish at the Kingsland Catfish Festival, September 1-3. But if you want to stay a little closer to home, stop by the Taste of Kennesaw in Kennesaw on September 15. For your next weekend getaway, enjoy the three S’s; sun, sand and shrimp at Jekyll Island’s Shrimp & Grits: the Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival, September 1416.
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Flowery Branch has the perfect festival for those of you who love cars and food. On September 15 you can combine your passions at the 4th Annual Car Show & Chili Cook-Off. Here you can sample award-winning chili recipes, while strolling past some hot wheels. They even have a “Junior Chef” category for the young cooks between 8-15 years old. FA L L 2 0 0 7
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If BBQ is your favorite, I’m sure you will find just what you are looking for at the JACOR Flying Pig BBQ Cook-Off in Gray, Georgia in September 21-22. Once you leave the BBQ Cook-Off, you can head over to Woodruff Park for the Wings Festival starting September 22-23. The following weekend, you can sample scrumptious wines and mouth-watering foods prepared by Atlanta's finest chefs at the Wine South Reserve Event at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta-Buckhead on September 28. After you are done at the Hyatt, make your way to the Georgia World Congress Center for more food and wine at the 8th Annual Wine South, September 28-30.
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Round off your September on the 29th by visiting Stone Mountain Park for The Great Miller Lite Chili Cook-Off. Now we’re moving into October and there’s more barbeque on the horizon. Experience great fun while you witness the Georgia State BBQ championship at the Coweta Up in Smoke BBQ Cook-off October 5-6. Next on our culinary calendar is the Taste of Atlanta, on October 13-14, at Atlantic Station. It showcases great food from more than 70 of the city's best restaurants. There are also live cooking demonstrations from national and local celebrity chefs and wine education courses, plus live entertainment. Up for another cook-off? Head down to w w w. c o n n e c t e x t r a . c o m
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McDonough Square on October 13th for chili, chili and more chili. Do you love beer? Well you must put October 20 on your calendar for the Great Decatur Beer Tasting Festival. You can sample hundreds of the finest local and international beers with live music and food on the Decatur Square. But if you plan on drinking a lot, it’s better to be safe. Why not reserve a room at the Holiday Inn Decatur and ask for the special Beer Tasting Festival room rates. Heading into November, the Annual Savannah Seafood Festival November 2-4 features great food, arts and crafts, entertainment and shrimp boat tours all make for a great get away. Looking for more good BBQ? Go to Douglas for the National BBQ Festival November 2-3. Finally, don’t forget the Wine Tasting Festival in Decatur on the Square on November 3.
PULL OUT YOUR CALENDAR AND PACK UP YOUR APPETITES. WE’RE GETTING READY TO EAT ALL ACROSS GEORGIA—AND BEYOND!
delights at the Destin Seafood Festival in Destin, Florida on October 5 - 7. As seen in the USA Today, the World Beer Festival is one of the "10 great beer festivals to tap into…” World Beer Festival in Durham, North Carolina on October 6. The Shrimp and Jazz Fest in Little River, South Carolina on October 6-7 would be a great getaway. The Taste of Charleston in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina on October 7 features 50 of Charleston and the low country's finest restaurants. The National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama on October 11-13 is a salute to the shrimp fishing industry. The annual Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival in Atlantic City, New Jersey on October 12-14 features celebrity Chefs, food, wine and beer tasting as well as the Restaurant Row food sampling. Enjoy a beautiful autumn day on the
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AROUND THE NATION A chocoholics delight, the annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival in San Francisco, California on September 08 - September 09 offers an array of samplings from Ghirardelli chocolate to delicious desserts from Ghirardelli Square restaurants. The 9th Annual Taste of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland on September 15 is an event that highlights the best of Baltimore foods, wines, family fun, musical entertainment, and everything that Baltimoreans enjoy. The Virginia Wine Festival in Leesburg, Virginia at September 15-16 features a grand tasting from 60 of Virginia’s awardwinning wineries and culinary samplings. Enjoy gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp and fried fish at the Biloxi Seafood Festival in Biloxi, Mississippi on September 15-16. Lobster fans mark your calendars for the Original Lobster Festival Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach, California September 21- 23. Indulge your appetite as local celebrity, resort, and restaurant chefs invent mouthwatering dishes that showcase the best Hawaiian agricultural products and the finest culinary talents of the Pacific Rim at 26
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estate of Andrew Jackson at Tennessee Wine Festival in Nashville, Tennessee on October 13-14. The 12th Annual Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival at Disney World on September 28 - November 11 features regional foods, wines, and beers. Find out why the oyster is so treasured by Brunswick County natives at the North Carolina Oyster Festival in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina on October 20-21. The Taste of South Florida in The Taste Of South Florida Miami, Florida on October 26-28 is a wonderful celebration of food, music art & wine. It’s all about the ribs at the Ribfest in St. Petersburg, Florida on November 9-11. the Taste of Hawaiian Range and Forage Field Day in Waikoloa, Hawaii on September 28. The Illinois Wine Festival in Chicago, Illinois on September 29 is the perfect finale celebrating Illinois Wine Month. The “Bite of Las Vegas” in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 20 is Nevada’s largest food and music festival. Sample delicious chili and chocolate at the Chile & Chocolate Festival in Phoenix, Arizona on November 10-11. The Northwest Food and Wine Festival in Portland, Oregon on November 10-11 features over 400 wines and 50 restaurants and gourmet food tastes. The San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival in San Diego, California on November 14-18 will feature over 150 wineries, cuisine from San Diego's finest restaurants, and samplings from gourmet food companies. Enjoy the diversity of flavors from top, local restaurants while an assortment of Beaujolais wines will be poured 2007 Beaujolais Wine and Food Festival in Denver, Colorado on November 15. There you have it, more than two months of food and fun that will literally fill up your fall weekends well into the month of November.
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impress. Book your next fall or holiday affair at the Event Loft at Underground Atlanta.
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ave you ever thought about taking acting classes, or wanted to learn how to master your instrument? Well there are several opportunities available with major theatres around the city. Through their education outreach programs, students and adults can hone their skills. The Rialto Theatre offers master classes for university and high-school students in various areas such as jazz, dance, or other world arts. Open rehearsals and pre-show lectures are available for the general public, involving Rialto Series artists and related speakers from the Atlanta community and abroad. They give pre-show lectures for select Series shows, providing background information about the art form. Workshops and demonstrations are also offered for students and families, utilizing the world class talents of Rialto Series artists. Every third Wednesday of the month the Rialto hosts the GSU and downtown community for a lunch and learn called Feed Your Senses. It’s a free lunchtime learning Performing Arts Series that features a different artist or speaker each month providing insight into their craft. The Rialto Center, in collaboration with the Georgia State University School of Music, has developed “Rialto Jazz for Kids “. It’s a curriculum based jazz education pro-
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gram offered to elementary and middle school students, led by musician and educator Dr. Gordon Vernick. Currently partnering with four middle schools, the program begins in September with lessons, activities and study materials and ends in May with a Jam Session. To learn more about the Rialto Theatre’s educational outreach contact Laverne Perry, Artist and Education Manager, at 404-413- 9820. Other Education Outreach Alliance Theatre Contact: Sharon Brewer 404.733.4700 Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Contact Eve Krueger 404.872.5338
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Geri Allen’s Jazz Suite For the Healing of the Nations The Whirling Dervishes of Turkey Gala Holiday Concert Tango Fire from Buenos Aires Capitol Steps Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Perú Negro Afro-Peruvian Music & Dance
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World Saxophone Quartet Hamiet Bluiett, Oliver Lake, David Murray, & Greg Osby
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Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris (September 21 October 28). The Hertz Stage transforms into a chic bohemian Paris nightclub for a theatrical event like you’ve never before experienced at the Alliance. A romantic, 30
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here’s a buzz in the air and much of it is from the excitement of fall sports. It’s the time of the year when a Sport Junkie is in paradise, because almost every major sport is rolling out. Everyone knows that football kicks off in the fall! Whether it’s the Falcons, the Dogs or the Jackets, there’s a team for you to get behind. After the pre-season, the Atlanta Falcons opener is on Sunday, September 9th against the Minnesota Vikings, the start of a grueling 16 game NFL season. With a new coach and a new offense, everyone thought the Falcons would be flying high this year. Now fans are waiting to see what the team can do without Michael Vick. While Football is ramping up and going long, Major League Baseball is in full swing. The Atlanta Braves are battling for a playoff spot in the National League East. They made some big late-season trades to boost the batting lineup and the bullpen. The regular season ends on September
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30th, and that’s when we’ll know which teams will still be swinging away in October. For NHL fans, the exhibition season starts September 16th and the regular season begins October 5th. That’s when the Atlanta Thrashers begin their hunt to go back to the playoffs. They went a long way last season, making it to the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. Could this be their year to go all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals? Stay tuned. Finally, in the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks have a talented young squad that have their eyes on making the playoffs for the first time since the 97-98 season. There’s new excitement, after the Hawks got two solid first round draft picks; guard Acie Law and forward Al Horford. The quest begins with the season-opener November 2nd, at home against the Dallas Mavs. So many sports, so little time to watch it ALL. Isn’t it GREAT! w w w. c o n n e c t e x t r a . c o m
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SHOPPING
Brand Name Shopping...For Less? s it possible to shop for brand names on a budget? If you are like me, you could shop all day! Stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Gucci and Burberry scare us because items can be considered very expensive. Here are a few tips to help you through your luxury store fears. Most luxury stores have personal shopper services and they don’t charge a fee, or you can also develop a good relationship with a salesperson. This person will become your greatest shopping ally, by telling you of sales, pulling items according to your profile and having them ready for you to try on before anyone else can get to them. “There is no minimum that you have to purchase to use the personal shopper services, we help everyone,” according to Queen Jones, Saks Fifth Avenue. Your favorite salesperson or personal shopper can make sure you get the best deals as well as make your life a lot simpler. But if you would rather look for your own bargains you may want to develop a system to help you get the most from your money. Patient shoppers typically plan their shopping day by looking through the newspapers for sales, making a list of the items they want or need. Prioritize the list according to needs and wants then priori-
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tize determining the proximity between each location so that you can determine a driving plan. Not only will it make your experience more efficient, but you will more than likely also save gas in addition to money by mapping out your day. For my no list, no plan, just shop readers, when you enter the store always start with the sales racks first. A little patience will be required because you may have to thumb through lots of things to find that diamond in the rough, but it is usually well worth it. If you are near the end of the season and there is an item that may not be on sale, you may want to ask the store policy. Some stores will allow you to present your receipt for the discounted rate if it is with in 30 days of purchase. It is a frustrating feeling when you buy something and then go back to the store that next week and the same item is 50% cheaper. Don’t forget outlet stores for great bargains, like Neiman Marcus Last Call, Saks off Fifth, Loehmanns, Steinmart and Fox’s. If you like shopping online, these estores offer great name brand buys: Bluefly.com, Eluxury.com, Overstock.com, zappos.com and my beautycenter.com. OK. READY, SET, SHOP! FA L L 2 0 0 7
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Katrina TWO YEARS AFTER THE STORM hen the storm and the flood waters swamped New Orleans, the infrastructure or the backbone of the city was overwhelmed. The water has now receded, the levee is repatched, and most of the mud and debris has been hauled away. But as the second anniversary of the storm passes, New Orleans is still has a long way to go. According to a new report by demographer Greg Rigamer, 60% of New Orleans residents have returned. He bases the estimate on new utility hook-ups, but says it could be many years before New Orleans gets back to its preKatrina population of 455,000. Whether you are one of the thousands of New Orleans residents trying to get back, interested in building businesses, or just want to contribute we have a few resources that may be helpful.
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Over the next several issues, CONNECT Magazine will continue to provide information on the rebuilding of the Gulf Coast, on this long road back to recovery. As the saying goes “It takes a village, to raise a child”. New Orleans is our child, let’s do our part!” For more information on the rebuilding, you can call or go online to: • The Road Home Program, 888.ROAD.2.LA (888.762.3252) or TTY callers use 711 relay or 800.846.5277, www.road2la.org • Louisiana Recovery Program, 225.342.1700, www.lra.louisiana.gov • FEMA, (800) 621-FEMA (3362) or TTY users (800) 462-7585, www.fema.gov • The Gulf Coast Reconstruction Portal, (202) 640-2190 or (850) 248-2113, www.katrinareconstruction.org.
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ENTERTAINMENT For more information about events, visit Connectextra.com
FOR FAMILIES The Big Bad, Little Red, Pig Show Center For Puppetry Arts August 24 - September 9 www.puppet.org Saturday Safari: Snakes Alive! Piedmont Park September 1 www.piedmontpark.org Playhouse Disney Live! On Tour Arena at the Gwinnett Center September 3 www.gwinnettciviccenter.com Children's Garden Storybook Time Atlanta Botanical Garden Sept 5-19, Oct 3-17 www.atlanta-botanical garden.org Sesame Street Live Elmo Makes Music Phillips Arena September 13-16 www.philipsarena.com STOMP Fox Theatre September 18-23 www.foxtheatre.org Fourth Saturday Family Fun Days "Great Outdoors" Centennial Olympic Park September 22 www.centennialpark.com Winnie-The-Pooh Center For Puppetry Arts Sept 27 - Dec 9 www.puppet.org Scarecrows in the Garden Atlanta Botanical Garden September 29 - October 31 www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org Home School Day Stone Mountain Park October 4 www.stonemountainpark .com 5th Annual Pumpkin Festival Stone Mountain Park October 5-28 www.stonemountain park.com
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22nd Annual A Tour of Southern Ghosts Stone Mountain Park October 12-30 www.artstation.org
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Kudzu Playhouse Nov. 24 - Dec. 23 www.kudzuplayhouse.org Annie Holly Theatre Company Nov. 29 - Dec. 16 www.hollytheater.com.
Boo at the Zoo Zoo Atlanta October 12-27 www.zooatlanta.org Halloween: Bugs Bats and Bones Day Fernbank Museum of Natural History October 20 www.fernbank.edu Halloween Hikes Chattahoochee Nature Center October 20-27 www.chattnaturecenter.com
Weekend Family Tour High Museum of Art Now through December 29 www.high.org
EXHIBITS Annie Leibovitz High Museum Now - September 9 www.high.org.
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour Philips Arena October 27-28 disney.go.com/ disneylive/ highschoolmusical
CONCERTS
A Fairy Tale Halloween The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Woodruff Arts Center October 28 www.woodruffcenter.org
Music @ Noon Centennial Olympic Park Now - October 30 www.centennialpark.com
Wednesday WindDown Centennial Olympic Park Now - September 26 www.centennialpark.com
Holiday in Lights @ Centennial Olympic Park Centennial Olympic Park November 10 – January 6 www.centennialpark.com Urban Nutcracker Ballethnic Dance Studio November 15-18 www.ballethnic.org 2007 American Baby Faire Cobb Galleria Centre November 17-19 www.americanbabyfaire.com Breakfast with Santa Lake Lanier Islands Resort November 24-25 Savor a tasty breakfast and visit with Santa! www.lakelanierislands.com
James Marsters Atlanta 2007 Center Stage September 1 www.centerstage-atlanta.com John Wesley Harding, Geoff Achison Eddie's Attic September 1 www.eddiesattic.com Decatur Book Fest '07 Eddie's Attic Sep 1-2 www.eddiesattic.com Aretha Franklin Chastain Park Amphitheatre September 1 www.classicchastain.com Free Concert: "Swingin'Madallions" Chateau Elan September 2 www.chateauelan.com
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ENTERTAINMENT S C H E D U L E Concerts by the Springs: The Georgia Brass Band Heritage Sandy Springs Historic Site September 2 www.heritagesandy springs.org Peter Case, Tommy Womack Eddie's Attic September 2 www.eddiesattic.com Poison HiFi Buys Amphitheatre September 3 www.poisonweb.com 22nd Annual WRFG Labor Day Blues Barbecue Park Tavern September 3 www.wrfg.org
Kenny Chesney with Sugarland & Pat Green HiFi Buys Amphitheatre September 8 www.hob.com Pop-Tarts presents "American Idols Live" Arena at the Gwinnett Center September 12 www.gwinnettciviccenter.com Crowded House The Tabernacle September 12 www.tabernacleatl.com
Bjork Live! Fox Theater September 17 www.foxtheatre.org Machine Head / Arch Enemy Masquerade September 18 www.machinehead1.com 13th Annual Gospel Choice Awards Georgia International Convention Center September 18 www.thegospelchoiceawards. com Blue October Masquerade September 20 www.masq.com Brad Paisley HiFi Buys Amphitheatre September 20 www.hob.com
The Tennessee Three Center Stage September 4 www.thetennesseethree.com
Andrew Bird Variety Playhouse September 13 www.variety-playhouse.com
Buddy Guy The Tabernacle September 5 www.tabernacleatl.com
Queensryche Roxy Theatre September 13 www.Queensryche.com
Dark Star Orchestra Variety Playhouse September 7 www.variety-playhouse.com
Ravi Zacharis Atlanta Civic Center September 13 www.atlantaciviccenter.com
Peter Frampton Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater September 21 - 22 www.amphitheater.org
The Used The Tabernacle September 7 www.theused.net
"A Wonder Summer's Night" with Stevie Wonder Chastain Park Amphitheater September 14 www.classicchastain.com
Interpol The Tabernacle September 21 www.tabernacleatl.com
Tony Orlando Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater September 7- 8 www.amphitheater.org
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The Cure Arena at the Gwinnett Center September 15 www.thecure.com
Jason Lary Jazz Concert Series Lithonia/ DeKalb Amphitheatre September 8 www.jasonlarypresents.com
Michael Feinstein and Linda Eder Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre September 15 www.cobbenergycentre.com
Dave Matthews Band and Allman Brothers Band Piedmont Park Conservancy Community Center September 8 www.piedmontpark.org
JAZZ at the Villa - "Smooth Jazz" Villa Christina September 16 www.villachristina.com
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Darryl Reeves Quartet High Museum of Art September 21 www.high.org Queens of the Stone Age The Tabernacle September 22 www.qotsa.com Riders on the Storm Chastain Park Amphitheatre September 22 www.raymanzarek.us/rots.html
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ENTERTAINMENT For more information about events, visit Connectextra.com Kaiser Chiefs Roxy Theatre September 22 www.kaiserchiefs.co.uk
Keiko Matsui Ferst Center for the Arts October 6 www.keikomatsui.com
Bold & Beautiful Redhatters Presents: "Sisters with Hattitude" Cedartown City Auditorium September 22 www.ccauditorium.com
Today Is the Day Masquerade October 6 www.todayistheday.org
Atlantis Music Conference Center Stage September 20 - 22 www.atlantismusic.com Turbonegro Center Stage September 29 www.turbonegro.com/home.asp Rilo Kiley Variety Playhouse September 29 www.rilokiley.com The O'Jays, Angie Stone, Lavert and the Manhattans Atlanta Civic Center September 29 www.atlantaciviccenter.com Youth Gospel Entertainment Awards Hopewell Baptist Church, Norcross September 29 www.youthgospel entertainmentawards.com 2nd Annual Gospel Explosion Black College Choir Competition Hyatt Regency Atlanta September 30 www.nbcahof.org Pinback Roxy Theatre October 01 www.pinback.com Global Drum Project Ferst Center for the Arts October 5 www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu Yard Dogs Road Show Variety Playhouse October 6 www.variety-playhouse.com
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Geri Allens Jazz Suite For the Healing of Nations Rialto Center for the Performing Arts October 20 www.rialtocenter.org Maroon 5 with The Hives Arena at the Gwinnett Center October 24 www.Maroon5.com
Kings of Leon Fox Theater October 9 www.kingsofleon.com
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Ferst Center for the Arts October 25 www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu
Indecision Smith's Olde Bar October 12 www.smithsoldebar.com
Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas and Edgar Meyer Ferst Center for the Arts October 26 www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu
Cartel with special guests Nightmare of You and Weatherbox Roxy Theatre October 12 For more info, www.cartelrocks.com
Ballet Folklorico De Mexico Ferst Center for the Arts November 2 www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu
The Echo Project Festival Fairburn GA October 12 - 14 www.the-echoproject.com Concert of Russian folk music, song and dance Roswell Cultural Arts Center October 13 www.atlantabalalaika.com Cream Abdul Babar Masquerade October 13 www.creamabdulbabar.com
Pat Meheny Trio with Christian McBride and Antonio Sanchez Ferst Center for the Arts November 3 www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu Mum Masquerade November 6 www.masq.com 3 MO' Divas Ferst Center for the Arts November 9 For info, www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu
70'S Soul Jam Atlanta Civic Center October 19 www.atlantaciviccenter.com Pilobolus Ferst Center for the Arts October 19 www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu Bavarian Philharmonic Ferst Center for the Arts October 20 www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu
Johnny Winter Smith's Olde Bar November 9 For more info, www.smithsoldebar.com Tegan and Sara with Northern State Roxy Theatre November 16 For more info, www.teganandsara.com
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ENTERTAINMENT S C H E D U L E Nightwish, Paradise Lost Masquerade November 17 www.masq.com
39th Annual Yellow Daisy Festival Stone Mountain Park September 6 - 9 www.stonemountainpark.com
The Police/2007 World Tour Philips Arena November 17 www.philipsarena.com
Always Honored, Never Forgotten Museum of Patriotism September 11 www.museum ofpatriotism.org
The Elvis Show (Early All Ages) Smith's Olde Bar November 30 www.smithsoldebar.com
Gwinnett County Fair Gwinnett County Fairgrounds September 13 - 23 www.gwinnettcountyfair.com
The Wizard of Oz - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Woodruff Arts Center November 23- 24 www.woodruffcenter.org
Social Circle "Tour of Homes" Social Circle September 15 www.socialcirclega.com Autumn Fest Dahlonega September 15 - 16 www.dahlonega.org
FESTIVALS Dragon Con Atlanta Area August 31 - September 3 www.dragoncon.org Montreux Jazz Festival Underground Atlanta August 31 - September 3 www.UndergroundAtlanta.com Celebrate Freedom Atlanta Georgia International Horse Park September 1 www.thefishatlanta.com Taste of 7 Nations Feast & Festival Gwinnett Convention Center September 1 www.gwinnettcenter.com Art in the Park September 1 - 3 www.mariettabusiness association.com Lasershow Spectacular Stone Mountain Park September 1 - October 20 www.stonemountainpark.com Folklife Celebration Jarrell Plantation September 3 www. gastateparks.org
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18th Annual Georgia National Fair Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter October 4 - 14 www.georgianationalfair.com 5th Annual Pumpkin Festival Stone Mountain Park October 5 - 28 www.stonemountainpark.com American Indian Festival Gwinnett County Fairgrounds October 6 - 7 www.vitwind.com 13th Annual Social Circle Friendship Festival Social Circle October 6 www.socialcirclega.com Scandinavian Festival Atlanta 2007 Oglethorpe University October 13 www.scandga.org Oakhurst Arts & Music Festival Harmony Park October 13 www.decatur-ga.com 2007 Mistletoe Market (Junior League of Cobb-Marietta) Cobb Galleria Centre October 18 - 20 www.cobbgalleria.com 1st Annual StreetStage Atlanta Festival Woodruff Park October 19 - 21 www.streetstageatlanta.com Alpharetta Arts StreetFest Historic Downtown Alpharetta October 20 - 21 www.awesomealpharetta.com 35th Annual Stone Mountain Highland Games Stone Mountain Park October 20 - 21 www.stonemountainpark.com
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ENTERTAINMENT For more information about events, visit Connectextra.com A Fairy Tale Halloween - The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Woodruff Arts Center October 28 www.woodruffcenter.org
National Black Storytelling Festival and Conference Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel November 14 - 18 www.NABSinc.org
Coweta Up in Smoke BBQ Cookoff Newnan, Georgia October 5 - 6 www.cowetabbq.com
8th Annual Stone Mountain Park Indian Festival & Pow-Wow Stone Mountain Park November 1 - 4 www.rthunder.com
Native American Indian Art Festival Cobb Galleria Centre November 30 - December 2 www.nationalindianmarket.com
Chili Cook-off and Fall Festival McDonough Square October 13 www.tourmcdonough.com
FOOD FESTIVALS
Taste of Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia October 13-14 The 2-day outdoor food festival held in the streets of Atlantic Station will feature more than 70 of the city's best restaurants, live cooking demonstrations from national and local celebrity chefs, wine experience, live entertainment and more. www.tasteofatlanta.net
Battle of Atlanta Reenactment Nash Farm November 2 - 4 www.henrycountybattlefield.com 2nd Annual Classic Car Auction, Motorsports Trade Show, Swap Meet and the "All New" Car Corral Atlanta Motor Speedway November 10 www.pottsauction.com
Kingsland Catfish Festival Kingsland, Georgia September 1-3 www.visitkingsland.com Wine Tasting Festival High Museum Now-September 9 www.high.org.
25th Annual National Association of Black Storytellers Festival Westin Peachtree Atlanta November 14 - 18 www.nabsinc.org
Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival Jekyll Island, Georgia September 14-16 For more info, www.jekyllisland.com
Breakfast with Santa at Lake Lanier Islands Resort Emerald Point November 24 - 25 www.lakelanierislands.com
4th Annual Car Show & Chili Cook-Off Flowery Branch, Georgia September 15 www.flowerybranchga.org
Gold Rush Days Dahlonega October 20 - 21 www.dahlonega.org Syrup Making and Storytellin' Jarrell Plantation November 3 www.gastateparks.org Magical Nights of Lights Lake Lanier Islands November 17 - December 30 www.lakelanierislands.com Ice Skating Rink Centennial Olympic Park November 17 - January 6 www.centennialpark.com
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Great Decatur Beer Tasting Festival Decatur On the Square October 20 www.decaturga.com NEW! Holiday Inn Decatur is offering special Beer Tasting Festival room rates for Saturday, Oct. 21. (404) 371-020 Savannah Seafood Festival Savannah, Georgia November 02 - 04
Taste of Kennesaw Kennesaw, Georgia September 15, 2007 www.tasteofkennesaw.com JACOR Flying Pig BBQ Cook-Off Gray, Georgia September 21-22 3rd Annual Atlanta WINGS Festival Woodruff Park September 22 - 23 www.atlantawingsfestival.com 8th Annual Wine South Georgia World Congress Center September 28-30 www.winesouth.com The Great Miller Lite Chili CookOff Stone Mountain Park, Georgia September 29 www.theatlantachilicookoff.com
National BBQ Festival Douglas, Georgia November 02 - 03 www.nationalbbqfestival.com Wine Tasting Festival Decatur on the Square November 03 www.decaturartsalliance.org.
VARIOUS EVENTS All Level West African Dance Workshop The Ladies Only Total Fitness Now - December 13 (404) 519-2311
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ENTERTAINMENT S C H E D U L E Legends of The American South Joel Chandler Harris - "Uncle Remus: His Songs and His Sayings" Wren's Nest Now - January 1 www.wrensnestonline.com Fall Fieldwork Workshop with Several Dancers Core Several Dancers Core Studio September 30 - December 2 www.severaldancerscore.org
2007 ChoicePoint Windward Challenge ChoicePoint Headquarters September 12 www.choicepoint.com
SPORTS
Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins September 17 - 19 Turner Field www.braves.com
Kayak Snake Creek Historic Banning Mills Now - September 30 www.historicbanningmills.com
The Water Coolers... Horizon Theatre Company September 14 - November 11 www.horizontheatre.com
Suzuki Superbike Showdown Road Atlanta Motor Sports Center August 31 - September 2 www.roadatlanta.com
Tango Dance Party Callanwolde Fine Arts Center September 21 www.callanwolde.org
Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets Aug 31 - September 2 www.braves.com
Salon with Dutch choreographer, Beppie Blankert Several Dancers Core Studio September 27 www.severaldancerscore.org
Metro Atlanta Cycling Club Bike Ride Stonewall Tell Elem. School September 1 www.maccattack.com
Lunchtime in the Studio Several Dancers Core Studio October 5 www.severaldancerscore.org
Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia September 3 - 5 www.braves.com
The Georgia Ballet: Firebird Cobb Civic Center October 27 - 28 www.georgiaballet.org Bellydance Superstars Ferst Center for the Arts October 28 www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu Tango Buenos Aires Fox Theater October 29 www.foxtheatre.org
Georgian State Dance Company Fox Theater November 19 www.foxtheatre.org
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Urban Nutcracker (Ballethnic Dance Company) Ballethnic Dance Studio November 15 - 18 www.ballethnic.org
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Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee September 20 - 23 Turner Field www.braves.com The Dream Mile Georgia Tech - Student Center Ballroom September 22 www.thedreammile.org American Lung Association Asthma Walk Atlantic Station September 22 www.alaga.org Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Georgia Dome September 23 www.atlantafalcons.com. Atlanta Thrashers VS Florida Panthers (Preseason Game) Philips Arena September 28 www.atlantathrashers.com Bank of America Football Classic Georgia Dome September 29 www.atlantafoot ballclassic.com Six Gap ~ Three Gap Bike Ride Dalonega, GA September 30 www.dahlonega.org Atlanta Falcons vs. Houston Georgia Dome September 30 www.atlantafalcons.com. 4th Annual Fore-A-Cure Mito Golf Tournament The Standard Club October 1 www.foreacuremito.org
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ENTERTAINMENT For more information about events, visit Connectextra.com Atlanta Falcons vs. NewYork Georgia Dome October 15 www.atlantafalcons.com. Aids Walk Atlanta 2007 (Team Deadline is Oct 6th) Piedmont Park October 21 www.aidatlanta.org Awesome Alpharetta HalfMarathon and 10K Road Race Historic Downtown Alpharetta October 21 www.runalpharetta.com NASCAR NEXTEL Cup weekend Atlanta Motor Speedway October 26 - 28 www.atlantamotorspeedway.com
American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk/Run Atlantic Station October 27 www.cancer.org World Karting Association Road Atlanta Motor Sports Center November 3 - 4 www.worldkarting.com Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco Georgia Dome November 4 www.atlantafalcons.com SCCA American Road Race of Champions Atlanta Motor Sports Center November 9 - 11 www.atl-scca.org
Atlanta Thrashers VS Carolina Philips Arena November 10 www.atlantathrashers.com Atlanta Thrashers VS Florida Philips Arena November 13 www.atlantathrashers.com Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Georgia Dome November 18 www.atlantafalcons.com. Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Georgia Dome November 22 www.atlantafalcons.com.
PUT YOUR EVENT ON THE ULTIMATE STAGE
Whatever the occasion—hosting a party of 30 or a convention of 30,000 — Turner Field is the perfect venue to host and entertain groups of every size. From the panoramic field views to the variety of dining possibilities, luxury amenities and state-of-the-art multimedia capabilities, you and your guests will win big at Turner Field.
Call Turner Field Special Events at 404-614-2363 or the 755 Club at 404-614-2177 for more info. Or visit us at and click on Turner Field/Facility Information or go to 755club.com © 2007, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc. All rights reserved. ™ The Braves script and tomahawk are trademarks of the Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc. All rights reserved.
Amenities Include: • The Spacious 755 Club • The Chop House • Top of the Chop • The Braves Museum • Tours of the Braves Locker Room • Dugout Tours • BravesVision Hi-Definition Scoreboard
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BUSINESS C A L E N D A R MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE KEY BUSINESS EVENTS
23RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE
Hyatt Regency Atlanta September 25 For more info, www.atlanta businessleague.com ¡IMPUESTOS AHORA! (TAXES NOW!)
FRANCHISING WORKSHOP
PATENTS TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHTS WORKSHOP
SBA Georgia District Office September 5 For more info, www.sba.gov
WEDA September 13 For more info, www.wedaatlanta.org
EDN CAPACITY COURSE FALL 2007
EDN Business Training Center September 6 For more info, www.cbninternational.com ALLIANCE ACADEMY: EXECUTIVE LEVEL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
HOW TO PACKAGE A SMALL BUSINESS LOAN
Greater Atlanta Economic Alliance September 11 For more info, www.sba.gov
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WEDA Septemer 15 For more info, www.weda- atlanta.org COMMERCIAL LEASING FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Greater Atlanta Economic Alliance September 13 For more info, alliance4u.org
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WEDA Septebmer 19 For more info, www.wedaatlanta.org
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Latin American Association September 26 For more info, www.weda-atlanta.org BEST PLACES TO WORK AWARDS
Georgia Aquarium September 28 For more info, www.atlanta.biz journals.com HOW TO BE A SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce October 02 For more info, www.metroatlanta chamber.com SUPPLIER DIVERSITY CONFERENCE
Hyatt Downtown Atlanta Novermber 7 For more info, www.alliance4u.org WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE CONFERENCE
IKEA Store November 14 For more info, www.womensleadership exchange.com
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BUSINESS
TAX TIPS
BY MICHAEL MONTGOMERY
es, we know it’s as close to a four letter word as you can get, but it’s never too early to start thinking about TAXES. If you start planning now, you can make your April 15th tax bill, a lot easier to deal with. Start by checking your federal tax withholding, a big adjustment missed by most taxpayers each year. If you have a child that has reached adulthood and is now claiming themselves, or recently finished college, you need to change your withholding. Other lifestyle changes that could affect you are marriage, divorce, a new child, a home purchase or retirement. Check out www.irs.gov, where you can use their calculator, to make sure you are withholding at
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the proper levels. You may also be able to claim the cost of sending your child to camp. If you are working, and had to send a child under 13 years old to summer day camp, it could be deductible under the Child and Dependant Care Credit. Please review IRS Publication 503, for more information on how it might work for you. Lastly, there are tax laws that provide special benefits for the huge number of men and women now serving in the U. S. Military, even if you’re in a combat zone. Please review IRS Publication 3, Armed Forces Tax Guide for more information. For these and other great Tax Tips, go to www.irs.gov. w w w. c o n n e c t e x t r a . c o m
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Atlanta Conference Wed., November 14th IKEA Atlanta, GA Program Includes:
Soledad O'Brien Anchor & Special Correspondent, CNN Special Investigations Unit Keynote & Compass Winner
Arlene Rosenburg Founder, Leading Achievers Institute Workshop: Say It, See It, Be It: Creating Sustainable Business Success
Karyn Pettigrew Chief Operating Officer, KPConsulting Workshop: Be a Brand Leader: How to Distinguish Your Business from the Competition
QVC Official Product Search WLE Speedcoaching with Business Experts Women’s Leadership Exchange (WLE) provides the knowledge, tools and connections women business leaders need to grow their enterprises. WLE’s interactive all-day conference connects women CEOs with top business experts, corporate leaders and each other. Connect Magazine readers receive a $25 discount to attend WLE! Simply enter the source code “CONNECT”! For more information or to Register online, go to www.womensleadershipexchange.com or call 888.937.5800 today!
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BUSINESS
Maximize Your Business Potential BY JOE JACKSON
Small businesses with a final business analyKey areas of study for are critical to our ecosis which can help you in executives and small nomic recovery and managing your growth and businesses: the backbone and profitability. • Leadership Principles • Business Plan strength of our comConsider programs that • Financial Management munities. Finding the are affordable and offer the • Business Development right education profollowing: • Operational Management gram for your small • Opportunity to network • Cash Flow Management business and employwith industry profession• Focus, Vision and Time ees is critical, because als Management it can help you to • Continuing Education • Effective Communication and reach your full potenUnits Presentation Skills tial. However, it is • Interested in your busiimportant for you to ness and not just the identify courses that best fit the culture of enrollment your company. Join the Alliance on November 7, 2007 Before selecting an executive course it is Supplier Diversity Conference at Hyattimperative that you look at the success rate Downtown Atlanta. of those who have completed similar programs and have also applied the skills with Joe Jackson, President/CEO The Greater positive results. Business courses that pro- Atlanta Economic Alliance. The Alliance is a vide the best results allow its participants 501 c3 non profit organization. Its mission is to complete a self assessment prior to to increase the capacity and capabilities of enrolling and then measure its accomplish- small female and minority owned businesses. ments upon completing the course. In For more information pertaining to the addition, find courses that will provide you Alliance visit www.alliance4u.org 46
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Academy Executive Level Management Program The Alliance Academy celebrates its 5th Year of providing An Executive Level Management Program
“A Place for Learning and Opportunities” CLASSES STARTING SEPTEMBER 13 The Academy is must attend for CEO’s, Executives, and Upper Management professionals looking to increase their career and company’s growth and profitability. Alliance Academy Mission: The Academy promotes enhanced business performance by delivering on-going business management and technical assistance and building capacity, capabilities for individuals and firms seeking to increase market share in the multi-billion dollar construction and related industry.
For more information and to register visit www.alliance4u.org or call 404-827-9677
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