Coming August, 2010 to 999 Peachtree

Volume 2, Issue 3 Third Quarter, 2010

Hugh Acheson's • EmpireMidtown Arts• Center for Puppetry • Arts

New In Town• Drew Lewis• Aurum• and more!•

In This Issue:

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Hugh Acheson's EmpireWith the success of Five and Ten, The National and Gosford Wines, Hugh Acheson is already a fixture on the Athens food scene. Now, Hugh is about to add Atlanta to his empire with the fall 2010 opening of Empire State South. Story pages 8-9.

There's a new arts festival in town. Hav-

ing raised over $80,000 in corporate sponsorships from Audi, as well as many Midtown businesses and residential towers, Atlanta's newest arts festival has also recieved a thumbs up from Mayor Kasim Reed. "I look forward to attending this new, signature event in the City of Atlanta," says

Mayor Reed. Created by Midtown Festival of the Arts, Inc., the event plan includes a family friendly kid zone, a Midtown Mile road race, a public art display and auction, and other festival attractions such as street performers, spoken word events and film presentations. For info visit:midtownfestivalofthearts.org.

Festival of the ArtsMidtown Festival of the Arts is coming to the neighborhood September 25-26 with works by over 100 visual artists

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Pulling StringsAtlanta's Center for Puppetry Arts has no strings to hold it down

When people think of puppetry, they tend

to think of muppets or hand puppets -- some-thing that's just for kids. However, contemporary puppetry has its fingers in all kinds of genres including horror, drama, the surreal and even the risqué.

Midtown's own Center for Puppetry Arts, the nation's first (and still the largest) organization devoted solely to the art of puppet

theater, is a leader in the field. Their upcoming show, family favorite Rumpelstiltskin running August 6 - September 12, is our featured event this quarter. For more info, visit www.puppet.org.

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New in TownMidtown's getting some hot new neighbors this summer. Here's a sneak peek

CB2CB2 is a new destination from Crate and Barrel offering quality, modern furnishings and clever accessories for apartments, lofts and homes at a value-driven price. This August, CB2 will be opening its seventh brick and mortar location in Atlanta's Midtown neighborhood on the cor-ner of 12th and Peachtree. www.cb2.com

EXHALEExhale is a dramatic 22,500 SF spa venue perched on the 2nd floor of the new Loews Hotel. Its highly acclaimed service offerings encompass yoga, Pilates-infused Core Fusion®, spa therapies, express wellbar therapies, heal-ing modalities, mind-body gym, and hammam detox chamber in a serene, tranquil environment that encour-ages clients to surrender to the experience and embrace the healing energies. For more info, visit exhalespa.com.

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A Boy's DreamDrew Lewis is branching out with great new brands from Billy Reid, CXXVI and Mark Jacobs. With a major sale going on through August, now's the time to check out Midtown's best new fashion destination. www.drewlewis-atl.com

Unpretentious LuxuryThe city's hippest DJs, ultra-luxe 24-carat decor and a smoke-free speakeasy vibe make Aurum Midtown's hottest nightspot

Looking for a dingy, smoky club with rude

bartenders and the same old crowd? Then, stay away from Aurum. The unpretentious lounge with 24-carat decor (read: Aurum means "gold" in Latin) pulls off the swanky vibe without the noses in the air, and did we mention it's smoke-free? No more wanting to burn those de-

signer duds that smell like an ashtray the second you get home from a big night out. Aurum hosts a wide variety of the hippest DJ's in the city and is located in the heart of Midtown in the Metropolis building; it's got that hidden speakeasy vibe and is definitely cozier than the bigger clubs that can leave you looking for your friends all night.

The world's comfiest classic polos from Billy Reid: www.billyreid.com

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Meet Marti KelefasMarti Kelefas has served as the Piedmont Conservancy's executive assistant for over 12 years

Q: You've worked with the Piedmont Conservancy for a long time. What changes have you seen?

A: The physical condition of the Park has improved tremendously. The Park looks lush and manicured now and of course, all the old dilapidated buildings have now been renovated including the pool, which is just fantastic.

Q: What do you like best about working at the Conservancy?A: I love being able to see the positive results of my work. Every morning when I enter the Park I see how beautiful and vibrant it is. It’s a natural oasis in the middle of the city and it confirms my belief in the Quaker saying,

“Work is love made visible.”

Q: Tell us a funny story about Piedmont Park.A: Once I was walking through the Park and a car with an elderly couple drove up beside me. As no vehicles are allowed in the park, I asked them how they got in. They told me they thought they might be lost and were trying to find the airport.

Q: Any closing remarks?A: If you haven’t been to the Park in a while, I’d like to invite you. You’ll be amazed by the changes, and by the time the North Wood Expansion is completed at the end of 2010, there will be an additional 53 acres of beautiful parkland to enjoy. For more info, visit:piedmontpark.org

Summer StrollWe had a blast at the first-ever Summer Stroll on the Mile this past June. It was fantastic to see neighbors walking the Mile, discovering pockets of fes-tival fun along Peachtree St., from mural making to food tasting, firebreathers, live music, inflatables and more. Here are just a few highlights:

Hugh Acheson's EmpireFood & Wine "Best New Chef" and owner of celebrated Athens eateries Five and Ten and The National, Hugh Acheson brings his small-town Southern flavors to the big city with a new venture, Empire State South, opening this summer at 999 Peachtree

Midtown Atlanta is giddy with anticipation

for the opening of Hugh Acheson's newest restaurant endeavor, Empire State South, coming this August to 999 Peachtree. Some of the beautiful flavors you'll find include succotash

crafted from stunning tomatoes, crisp sweet/sour sliced Southern pickles, and amazing woodsey chanterelles hand picked by Five and Ten server, Bob Fernandez.

Acheson will bring his

Meet the ChefNick Melvin, the former Executive Chef at Parish Foods & Goods, will be the Chef de Cuisine at Empire State South

Nick Melvin got his start in cooking by pestering his mom in their Louisiana kitchen. Of his new ven-

ture at ESS, Melvin says, “As a chef from the South, it is a dream to work in a kitchen where the concept is pure simplicity at its best. Empire State South will be exactly that: a communal restaurant where Southern culture is exemplified and shines. This will truly be a great expe-rience for me and for the city as a whole.”

Hugh Acheson's EmpireFood & Wine "Best New Chef" and owner of celebrated Athens eateries Five and Ten and The National, Hugh Acheson brings his small-town Southern flavors to the big city with a new venture, Empire State South, opening this summer at 999 Peachtree

own brand of down-home humility to a growing community of local eateries committed to regionally and sustainably harvested ingredients. "Sure, Empire State South is 'farm to table'," says Acheson, "but the menu doesn't need to be littered with farmers' names to prove the veracity of the flavors. Good food is good food."

For a chef who has more than earned his bragging rights, Acheson is decidely down to earth. A four-time James Beard award nominee, chef/owner of two highly successful Athen's eateries, and winner of Gourmet magazine's "Most Appropriate Chef Tattoo" award, Acheson is disarmingly humble when he describes his cooking. "I want to be a part of my

community," he says. "I want to cook to comfort my community in good times and in bad. As a lot of chefs mature, their cooking gets more complex; mine

has gotten simpler."

Empire State South will offer a classy, but not fussy, dining experience. Clients can enjoy a game of bocce ball in the adjacent outdoor court

or pick up a takeout sandwich from the full service café in the restaurant's lobby.

It should come as no surprise that Acheson's award-winning tattoo is a radish, an ingredient best served warm from the sun, brushed with butter and sprinkled in salt, like the iconic Southern flavors you'll find at Empire State South.empirestatesouth.com

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DANCING

Opera (1150): 1150B Peachtree Street, 404.874.0428•Sutra Lounge: 1136 Crescent Avenue, 404.607.1160•Cosmopolitan/Lava Lounge: 45 13th St, 404.873.6189•Primal: 960 Spring Street NW, 404.745.9494•Door 44: 44 12th Street, 678.949.9531 •Whiskey Park: 188 14th Street NE, 404.537.2815•

THEATER/COMEDY

Laughing Skull Lounge: 878 Peachtree St., 404.875.1667•Whole World Theater: 1226 Spring St., 404.817.7529•14th Street Playhouse: 173 14th Street, 404.733.4738•Dad’s Garage: 280 Elizabeth St, 404.523.3141•

RESTAURANT/LOUNGE

Aurum: 933 Peachtree Street. (404) 815-9426•Bazzaar: 654 Peachtree Street, 404.885.7505 •Beleza Lounge: 905 Juniper Street, 678.904.4582•Flip Flops: 1140 Crescent Avenue678.705.8555•Geisha House: 1380 Atlantic Drive, 404.872.3903 •Halo: 817 W. Peachtree St. #E-100, 404.962.7333•L-Bar: 939 Ponce de Leon Avenue, 208.545.1176•

LIVE MUSIC

Churchill Grounds: 660 Peachtree Street, 404.876.3030•Vinyl: 1374 West Peachtree Street, 404.885.1365•MJQ: 736 Ponce de Leon Avenue, 404.870.0575•

In Midtown, there’s always something going on after dark. Here are a few of our favorite post-sunset pastimes.

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LGBTQ NIGHTLIFE

Blakes: 227 10th Street, 404.892.5786•Bulldogs: 893 Peachtree Street, 404.872.3025•Burkharts: 1492 Piedmont Avenue # F, 404.872.4403•

MISCELLANEOUS

10 Pin Alley: 261 19th Street, 404.872.3364 (Bowling)•Cheetah: 887 Spring Street NW, 678.916.4316 •(Adult Entertainment)

Leopard Lounge: 84 12th Street, 404.271.4785•The Nook: 1144 Piedmont Avenue, 404.745.9222•Park Tavern: 500 10th Street NE, 404.249.0001•Shout: 1197 Peachtree Street, 404.846.2000•Steamhouse Lounge: 1051 W. Peachtree, 404.233.7980•Straits: 793 Juniper Street, NE, 404.877.1283•Twisted Taco: 66 12th Street, NE, 404.607.8771•Vortex: 878 Peachtree Street, 404.875.1667•Zocalos: 187 10th Street, NE, 404.249.7576 •

RESTAURANT/LOUNGE

Visit Midtown’s coolest new cocktail lounge.Aurum is Latin for “gold,” and the new lounge features a gold and chocolate color palate, laid-back DJ’s and great drinks.

933 Peachtree, Suite 915 | (404) 815-9426

Aurum at Metropolis

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Noteworthy:

"Cocktails in the Garden"

Thursdays all summer from 6pm - 10pm: Make it a double! Cocktails in the Garden provides the only nighttime opportunity to explore the new features which nearly double the size of the Botanical Garden. atlantabotanicalgarden.org

Bootcamp 4a Cause:

Be well. Do good. BC4C, Piedmont Park’s newest bootcamp, donates 100% of its net profits to Piedmont Park conservancy and Camp Twin Lakes. Now enrolling for August and September!bc4c.com

July, 2010

07/21: Flicks on Fifth presents "Hot Tub Time Machine." Movies begin around nightfall (~9PM) at the 5th St. Bridge.www.flickson5th.gatech.edu

August, 2010

08/24: evening lecture and book signing with Atlanta author Pearl Cleage at the Margaret Mitchell House. 404.814.4150

September 2010

09/01: Twist, An American Musical at the Alliance Theater, Alliance stage through 10/03/10. As the Roaring Twenties dance their way down Bourbon Street, an orphan in search of home finds family in the most unexpected places. www.alliancetheatre.org

Events Calendar

FEATURED EVENT"My daughter can spin straw into gold!" brags Kate's father and so begins the classic fairy tale of Rumpelstiltskin appearing Aug. 6 - Sept. 12 at the Center For Puppetry Arts. For more info, visit www.puppet.org or call 404.873.3391 for tickets.

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Arts & Entertainment

14th Street Playhouse173 14th Street. 404.733.4738 14thstplayhouse.org

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra1280 Peachtree Street. 404.733.5000 atlantasymphony.org

Center for Puppetry Arts1404 Spring Street. 404.873.3391 puppet.org

Georgia Shakespeare4484 Peachtree Rd. 404.264.0020gashakespeare.org

High Museum of Art1280 Peachtree Street. 404.733.HIGHhigh.org

Margaret Mitchell House990 Peachtree Street. 404.249.7015 gwtw.org

Piedmont Park Conservancy Community Center1071 Piedmont Avenue. 404.876.4024piedmontpark.org

For a more extensive list of links to Midtown arts and entertainment venues, visit www.midtownATL.com

Neighborhood And Community

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS

Ansley Parkansleypark.org

Atlantic Station atlanticstation.com

Home Parkhomepark.org

Midtown Alliance404.892.4782midtownalliance.org

Midtown Neighborhood MidtownAtlanta.org

Midtown’s Peachtree Corridor

Sherwood Forestsherwoodforestatlanta.org

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

City Council District 2Kwanza Hall404.330.6038

Fire Station #15170 10th St. Atlanta, GA 30309

Police Zone 5404.658.7054

NPU-EChair: Penelope Cheroff Meetings: 1st Tues, 6:30pmpcheroff@cheroffgroup.com

Report A Pothole404.768.4653

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Metropolis & 999 Peachtree

PERSONAL SERVICES

Cross CutsHair stylists 999 Peachtree, Lobby Level404.872.2226

James Madison SalonHair stylists404.266.8647933 Peachtree, The Metropolisjamesmadisonsalon.com

Solarium TanningTanning salon404.249.9677933 Peachtree, The Metropolissolariumtan.com

Doc’s Shoeshine & Leather Care999 Peachtree, Lobby Level

MEDICAL/DENTAL SERVICES

Dr. Herman DonatelliGeneral & Prosthrodontics 404.874.9615

Goodman & GoldsteinEndodontics404.885.1441

Metro Atlanta Cardiology ConsultantsDiagnostic, Interventional and Preventive Cardiology404.874.1788

Midtown Oral & Facial SurgeryOral Surgery404.892.2999

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Metropolis & 999 Peachtree

RETAIL

Drew LewisMen's and women's fashion404.881.5359drewlewis-atl.com

The UPS StoreShipping professionals933 Peachtree, The Metropolis404.685.8280

Yes HomeHome accents, accessories and furniture933 Peachtree, The Metropolis404.733.5909yes4me.com

RESTAURANT

Empire State SouthComing August, 2010empirestatesouth.com

Jimmy John’s Sandwiches404.853.3443 jimmyjohns.com

The Peachtree Club404.817.0999peachtreeclub.com

Silk Restaurant678.705.8888silkrestaurant.com

Taco Mac678.904.7211tacomac.com

Dr. Abe ShusterPeriodontics404.876.4867

Dr. Jeff SmithGeneral & Cosmetic Dentistry 404.876.7979

Nanston DentalGeneral, Cosmetic, & Implant Dentistry404.892.2337

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