You read the news or at least scan the headlines on the web- right? You think you have a pretty good of idea how your state government operates and what's going on at the "Gold-Dome"? Sure you do!
Don't be so sure! In reality, you probably don't know even a fraction of the real story. Join AMTA on Wednesday, June 2 as Joy Walstrum, Managing Director of the Tourism Development Alliance of Georgia gives AMTA members a behind- the scenes look at our state legislature in action. Find out who gets it and who doesn't - when it comes to understanding Georgia Tourism. The Program will be a Legislative Wrap-up of the 2010 session along with a briefing by Dan O'Leary of Underground on the future plans for Underground Atlanta.Breakfast will be provided by the Waffle House!
Date: Wednesday, June 2 Time: Networking Begins 9:30 a.m.
Meeting Begins at 10:00 a.m. Location: Underground Atlanta in the Event Loft Contact: Michelle Lawrence
Help AMTA grow by bringing in a new member!!
*Park in the first Underground Atlanta Parking Deck, "Parking Deck A," on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive (just past the OLD World of Coke). Take elevator to Level 3. Cross over bridge. Take elevator or stairs to top level to enter The Event Loft.
Directions:
FROM INTERSTATE 75/85 SOUTHBOUND
EXIT #248A (MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DRIVE/STATE CAPITOL) TURN RIGHT ON MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DRIVE PARKING GARAGES 4 BLOCKS ON THE RIGHT BETWEEN CENTRAL & PRYOR STREETS AND PRYOR AND PEACHTREE STREETS.
FROM INTERSTATE 75/85 NORTHBOUND
EXIT #246 (FULTON STREET/CENTRAL AVENUE) FOLLOW CENTRAL AVENUE TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DRIVE; TURN LEFT, PARKING GARAGES ON RIGHT.
FROM INTERSTATE 20 EASTBOUND
EXIT #56B (WINDSOR STREET/SPRING STREET/STADIUM) GO TO THIRD LIGHT; TURN LEFT ON CENTRAL STAY ON CENTRAL TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.DRIVE; TURN LEFT, GARAGES IMMEDIATELY ON RIGHT.
FROM INTERSTATE 20 WESTBOUND
EXIT #58 (CAPITOL AVENUE)
TURN RIGHT ON CAPITOL TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DRIVE TURN LEFT ON MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DRIVE GARAGES 2 BLOCKS ON RIGHT
is taking recruits now!
What is it? Two ½ day sessions filled with discussion and networking
Where is it? Georgia Music Hall of Fame – Macon, GA
When is it? June 10 – 1230 hours
(June 10, 12:30-5pm; June 11, 9am-12:30pm – for you civilians)
3rd Annual Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival June 4-6
Website: www.pennymchydrangeafestival.com
Location: Douglasville
The City of Douglasville and Douglas County present the 3rd Annual Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival. Come out and enjoy Douglasville as it transforms into a beautiful hydrangea garden during the annual Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival. Stroll through the Main Street Market, enjoy the food and entertainment, take a garden tour, or go to the National and State Award Winning Standard Flower Show. The Hydrangea Festival is a three day event with something for everyone. With over 1,800 affordable sleeping rooms, you can make it a fun-filled weekend.
ART on the Square International Wine Tasting Event Friday, June 4
Website: www.visitlawrenceville.com
Location: Gwinnett Historic Courthouse
185 Crogan Street/ Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Phone: 678-226-2639
Visitors are invited to experience wines from around the world in a wine tasting and live entertainment event benefiting the Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation. Held in the upstairs of the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, the wine tasting is a kick off to Saturday’s ART on the Square event. A silent auction will also take place in conjunction with the wine tasting on Friday evening. Tickets to the wine tasting event are only $20 per person and are available for pre-purchase by contacting the Lawrenceville Visitors Center at 678.226.2639 (tickets will also be available at the door).
ART on the Square Saturday, June 5
Website: www.visitlawrenceville.com
Location: Historic Downtown Lawrenceville
Phone: 678-226-2639
The Gwinnett Historic Courthouse grounds will be bursting will color, culture, and life as the city celebrates it's 7th Annual ART on the Square event on Saturday, June 5th. The event will feature over 50 local and regional juried artists. Visitors will be able to watch the artists as they create their own artwork and listen to live jazz as they stroll through the grounds. Hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Concert by the Springs June 6, 2010
Website:www.heritagesandysprings.org
Location: Sandy Springs
Phone: 404-851-9111 Joe Gransden and his Big Band with Big Mike Geier - Free and open to the public. Show starts at 7 p.m. at Heritage Green, on the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn, 6110 Bluestone Road, Sandy Springs, GA. 30328.
"June Singing" of the Sacred Harp June 13, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Website: www.atlantasacredharp.org/annual
Location: Alpharetta City Hall
2 South Main Street/ Alpharetta, GA
Phone: 770-490-4232
This has been an annual event in Alpharetta for over 140 years! It is an informal network of people interested in participating in & promoting singing from the Sacred Harp & other shape note books! New singers from many different backgrounds are attracted to the powerful old songs & find that shape note singing is not only a release for the spirit, it's also a lot of fun! See www.fasola.org/.
No Time for Pain 5K run/ 1 Mile Run June 13, 2010 Website: www.notimeforpain5k.com Location: Sandy Springs Phone: 678-570-1980
Inaugural Race for Endometriosis Awareness! Early registration: Saturday, June 12, 2010 9:00 am- 12:00 Noon at Sheraton Hotel (Atlanta Perimeter North) 800 Hammond Drive N.E Sandy Springs, GA 30328. 5K -$20, 1 mile run - $20 (postmarked by May 31, 2010) 5k-$25, 1 mile $25 (late and race day registration). Race Day Schedule: 6:30 a.m.- race day registration; 7:30 am- 5k run; 8:15 am- 1 mile run. 5k and 1 mile run participants receive a 100% cotton tee-shirt. Pre-registration guarantees a t-shirt. Portion of the proceeds will benefit the Endometriosis Research Center. Awards will be given after the race. To register on-line go to www.georgiarunner.com or www.notimeforpain5k.comMake checks payable to: No Time for Pain and send to: P.O Box 81777, Atlanta, GA 30366.
Teen Basics of Culinary Boot Camp at Publix Cooking School June 15, 16, 17, 18, 10 a.m.
Website: www.publix.com
Location: Publix at Alpharetta Commons
4305 State Bridge Road/ Alpharetta, GA
Phone: 770-751-8561
Looking for a little more out of what your teen knows in the kitchen, then this four-part culinary boot camp is sure to whip them into shape.
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