Every Excuse to Cook at The
Cook's Warehouse
Learn to cook, entertain and have more fun in the kitchen. Sign up at three
locations of The Cook's Warehouse for great cooking classes. Visit
www.cookswarehouse.com.
Simple Abundance Classes Register online for these classes
or any other upcoming Simple Abundance cooking classes visit www.ACFB.org or
call 404/892.3333, ext. 1444. One hundred percent of class tuition benefits
Atlanta's Table, a project of the Food Bank.
Georgia Ensemble Theatre 2010-2011 Season of Plays
Roswell's Artistic Director Robert
J. Farley has planned the 18th season of plays for the north metro Atlanta
professional theatre. The season includes a variety of comedy, drama and music
and a world premiere. Plays include The Boys Next Door, The Annual Putnam
County Spelling Bee, Tokens of Affection, Inherit the Wind and Forbidden
Broadway. For
more information visit get.org or call 770/641-1260.
Every
Third Thursday, May-October
Alive
After 5
Historic
Roswell provides music, shopping, dining and family-fun. Local businesses open
their doors and present live entertainment, as well as a variety of specials.
The street party lasts from 5-9 p.m. See www.aliveafterfiveroswell.com for more
information including the music lineup.
Wednesdays,
May-July
Summer
Lunch Box Series
The
Midtown Alliance's Summer Lunch Box Series will take place in the Arts District
Plaza at Peachtree and 15th streets. Tables will have colorful
umbrellas set up for people to enjoy a different restaurant and entertainment
each week. Participating restaurants include: Shout, F20, Little Azio, South
City Kitchen, Nickiemoto's, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Spice Market, Opera, Rising Roll,
Evos, Livingston/Cafe Mims, Marlow's Tavern and Gordon Biersch. For only $5-$7,
the lunch boxes will sell on a first come first served basis and cash is only
accepted.Visit www.midtownatl.com
for more on the summer event.
July 15
Mary Mac's Tea Room: 65 Years of Recipes from Atlanta's
Favorite Dining Room (Andrews
McMeel, 2010)
John
Ferrell, the owner of Mary Mac's Tea Room since 1994, will be signing his new
book at Borders on Ponce de Leon. The book shares the history of the
restaurant, as well as 125 favorite recipes like their famed fried eggplant
strips and Georgia peach cobbler.
July 24
Murmurs Show at the Seen Gallery
The Gallery will host a reception from 7-10 p.m. for the opening
of Murmurs, an art show with abstract paintings by Denise Wellenstein and
figurative work by Kimberly Dean. Wellenstein is the art director and graphic
designer for Flavors. See www.theseengallery.com.
July 26-August 8
Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week
This event showcases Downtown Atlanta restaurants with special
dining promotions of three-course dinners for $25 and $35 per person, plus tip
and tax. Many of the finest dining establishments are participating. For more
information visit www.atlantadowntown.com.
August 7-8
Summer Flavors Festival
A delightful combination of food and music, the Summer Flavors
Festival is sure to heighten your senses. Not only will the cuisine be
delicious but will also be healthy! Food from several different restaurants
will be available for tasting. A variety of music from R&B to rock to jazz
bands will play as people wine and dine. For more information visit www.summerflavors.com.
August 8
Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival
Georgia Organics brings back its second annual Attack of the
Killer Tomato Fest! Dozens of the best chefs from the south will team up with
tomato farmers to create masterful tomato-inspired dishes. The Festival will
include music, cocktails and food at JCT Kitchen. The event ends in the
crowning of Tomato Queen/King 2010. All of the proceeds will benefit Georgia
Organics. For more information call 678/702-0400.
August 14
Georgia 4-H Gala
The event at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel will honor Dr. M.K. 'Curly' Cook. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the Georgia 4-H
Achievement. The program helps youth become productive contributing members of
society by developing skills in leadership and communication, as well as integrity,
sportsmanship, cooperation, poise and self-confidence. For tickets and
sponsorship opportunities visit www.georgia4hfoundation.org/gala.htm.
August 22
Give Me Five
A benefit for Share Our Strength: No Kid Hungry, the event will bring five of Georgia's finest chefs and sommeliers for an evening of pure culinary bliss featuring locally grown products and fine wines. Call 770/436-5151 or visit www.givemefivedinner.org.
August 27
Atlanta Food Rave
The Atlanta Food Rave will take place at the Mason Murer Fine Art
Gallery. The event will benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Some of
Atlanta's hottest chefs will come together for a night of fun, food and live
entertainment. Tickets are now on sale at atlantafoodrave.com.
August 28
Annual German Bierfest
The 7th annual German Bierfest features the best of
German beers. A variety of well known to exotic and rare brews will be
available for tasting. 'The Conditionals' will provide live entertainment at
the outdoor cocktail party. The event will take place at the Woodruff Park. To
buy tickets visit germanbierfest.com
August 28-29
Corks and Forks 2010: A Fine Food and Wine Event
As a part of the Annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival, Corks
and Forks exhibits delicious dishes prepared by Atlanta's top chefs. The
two-day event features different chefs along with wines and craft beers/ales
that that hit the Atlanta market in 2010. The tasting of cuisine along with the
tasting of wines and beers will be an experience like no other. Check out gpconservancy.org/node/18
for more information!
September 9
Party in the Kitchen 2010
A benefit for Open Hand featuring top Atlanta chefs like Event Chef Chair Kevin Rathbun, Gerry Klaskla, Gary Mennie, Christophe Holmes, Kevin Maxey, Micah Willix plus other great chefs to be announced. The all white attire affair will feature music, dancing, cocktails, exquisite cuisine and fabulous silent auction. Wilmington Trust and A Legendary Event are some of the sponsors.The event will take place at Mason Murer Fine Art Gallery. Visit www.ProjectOpenHand.org for more information.
September 10
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Overture Concert and
Reception
The
annual Gala will benefit the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Foundation. The
proceeds go towards the Centre's endowment and educational outreach
initiatives. Enjoy an evening of fun with a reception at 7:00 followed by a
concert by the Temptations and the Four Tops. A dance party in the Centre's
ballroom will follow the concert.
September 24
Celebrity Chef Tour
A benefit for the James Beard Foundation, The Celebrity Chef Tour
comes to Atlanta to feature a celebrity chef as well as Host Chef Jonathan
Jerusalmy at the St. Regis Hotel Buckhead. The gourmet dinner brings the
experience of dining at the famous James Beard House in New York City to
Atlanta. The multiple course dinner is paired with premium wines, beers and
spirits. Guests will have the opportunity to interact with these talented chefs
while dining in the luxurious St. Regis. Visit celebritycheftour.com for more
information.
September 26
The Age of Elegance: Picnic and Polo Benefit
Beauty Becomes You Foundation presents a day of the sport of polo
and the opportunity to meet the retired Beauty Becomes You polo ponies. The
proceeds will benefit the Foundation that is changing the way society looks at
seniors through personal aesthetic care solutions that improve appearance while
also building self-confidence. Call 678/421-0500 or visit
www.BeautyBecomesYou.org
October 1
Art and Soul
A fun filled evening featuring music by 'Flyer' and the selects
works of artists will benefit the Georgia Transplant Foundation. Hors d'oeuvres
will be by Talk of the Town. Art and Soul will be hosted at Roswell Founders'
Hall from 7 p.m.- 11 p.m.
October 14
Georgia Aquarium?s 5th Annual Aqua Vino
The evening provides the opportunity to taste
more than 200 fine wines from around the globe next to the fascinating
attractions of Ocean wildlife. Aqua Vino features a VIP Tasting from 6-10 and a
Grand Tasting from 7-10. Chefs from 30 of Atlanta's top restaurants will
provide the food for the evening. All proceeds from the event will support the
Aquarium's Veterinary Services through the Correll Center for Aquatic Animal
Health. For more information see georgiaaquarium.org.
October 16
Taste of Roswell
The Historic Square of Roswell features small 'tastes' from restaurants around Roswell. Admission is free and food ranging
from $0.50 to $3.00 allows visitors to try a variety of dishes from the Roswell
area.Music and food combine in
the historic district to provide an afternoon full of fun for the whole family.
October 23-24
Taste of Atlanta
Experience a variety of culinary bites at the 2-day outdoor food
festival. Atlanta's food scene will be showcased through cooking
demonstrations, samples, live music and wine and beer tastings. Food lovers can
purchase tickets online at www.tasteofatlanta.net.
November 15
High Arts Day
Visit www.high.org for information.
November 5
A Meal to Remember
'Siente el Sabor Latino' will celebrate the tastes and sensations
of Latin America. Atlanta's Premier food and wine event will take place at The
St. Regis Atlanta. Proceeds from the silent and live auction, as well as
tickets sales will benefit Meals on Wheels Atlanta, a program of Senior Citizen
Services. For ticket information call 404/605-8450 or visit www.scsatl.org.