In the Know & Where to Go. Concierge Pick of the Week

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1 In the Know & Where to Go Concierge Pick of the Week

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3 Let Your CSOA Concierge Help You March 30 April 2, 2017 M: The Body Guard Fox Theatre, Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA Friday, March 31, 8:00PM Saturday, April 1, 2:00PM and 8:00PM Sunday, April 2, 1:00PM Ask Your Concierge about the Best Available Seats! Visit for a full list of tickets available! B: Buckhead V: Vinings M: Midtown D: Downtown P: Perimeter SS: Sandy Springs VH: Virginia-Highland/Ponce/Inman Park W: Westside OTP: Outside the Perimeter R/A: Roswell/Alpharetta DC: Decatur IT: In Town C: Cumberland Thursday, March 30th VH: Barenaked Voices, A Cappella Celebration Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 North Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA Thursday, March 30th, 7:00PM, $5 Join us for the 14 th Annual Emory Student A Cappella Celebration featuring Ahana, Aural Pleasure, Chaitunes, Dooley Noted and many more! SS: Wine Tasting at Under the Cork Tree Under the Cork Tree, 5600 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA Thursday, March 30th, 5:00PM-7:00PM, Free Under the Cork Tree hosts new producers and representatives of great wineries every Thursday in the lounge! Come in anytime between 5-7 PM to taste three different types of wine and learn about their history. Full service for snacks or dinner are available if you are interested and retail purchases of the select wine are encouraged as well! VH: The Lost City of Z, 41 st Atlanta Film Festival Plaza Theater Atlanta, 1049 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA Thursday, March 30 th, $10 Join us in the celebration of cinema at this year s 41st Annual Atlanta Film Festival s Marquee presentation of The Lost City of Z, starring Charlie Hunnam, Sienna Miller, Robert Pattinson and Tom Holland. Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival one of only two-dozen Academy Award qualifying festivals in the U.S. is the area s preeminent celebration of cinema. The Atlanta Film Festival is one of the largest and longest-running festival in the country, welcoming an audience of nearly 25,000 to discover hundreds of new independent, international, animated, documentary, and short films, selected from submissions from all over the world.

4 Friday, March 31st M: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA Friday, March 31st, 8:00PM, $29.50-$69.50 Celebrating their Golden (50th) Anniversary together, the iconic and profoundly influential Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, often cited as a catalyst for an entire movement in Country Rock and American Roots Music, continues to add to their legendary status. C: The Atlanta Opera Don Pasquale Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA Friday, March 31st, 8:00PM, $35.00-$ In this modern production from director Chuck Hudson set in the golden era of Hollywood, Don Pasquale is an aging silent film star at the sunset of his career. Our protagonist sets off to find a wife and heir to his fortune. He gets hitched to the devious Norina, a widowed gold digger who conspires with Ernesto, the Don s nephew. Supported by a chorus of servants dressed as Hollywood film stars, Don Pasquale is an uproarious evening of theater. This marks the first production of Donizetti s bel canto jewel in The Atlanta Opera s history. Bass-baritone Burak Bilgili, last seen in Atlanta in 2013 s The Italian Girl in Algiers, returns in the title role. Sung in Italian with English Supertitles. OTP: TGIF at the Rock Ranch The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Hwy, The Rock, GA Friday, March 31st, 10:00AM-4:00PM, $12 Enjoy a cost friendly, fun way to entertain your family during Spring Break with TGIF at The Rock Ranch! Guests can enjoy more than 35 attractions including pony rides, cane pole fishing, Tiny Town (our extremely popular village of themed playhouses), Farm Land petting zoo, a 50 ft. rock climbing wall, ziplines, and MUCH more. In addition to the activities and attractions, visitors can shop in the Farm Market for Georgia Grown goodies! Saturday, April 1st VH: Festival on Ponce Olmsted Linear Park, 1451 Ponce de Leon Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA Saturday, April 1st, 10:00AM-5:00PM, Free The Festival on Ponce is an Atlanta arts and crafts festival set in the historic park, Olmsted Linear Park. Visitors will enjoy the gorgeous landscape designed by one of America s most celebrated landscape architects, Fredrick Olmsted Sr. along with over 125 displays of fine arts and crafts, folk and outsider art. In addition to the fine arts, there will be a children s area and local food and beverage. OTP: Rodgers and Hammerstein s State Fair Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA Saturday, April 1st, 2:00PM and 7:30PM, $15-$30

5 Set against the colorful backdrop of an American heartland tradition, STATE FAIR travels with the Frake family as they leave behind the routine of the farm for three days of adventure at the annual Iowa State Fair. Mom and Pop have their hearts set on blue ribbons while their daughter and son find romance and heartbreak on the midway. Set to the magical strains of an Academy Award-winning score and augmented by other titles from the Rodgers and Hammerstein songbook, STATE FAIR is the kind of warm-hearted family entertainment only Rodgers & Hammerstein could deliver! Sunday, April 2nd DC: Smoke & Glory 2017 Chef Thunderdome Steinbeck s, 659 E. Lake Drive, Suite B, Decatur, GA Sunday, April 2nd, 12:00PM-4:00PM, $65 Join us at high noon with chefs from Seed Kitchen & Bar, Scout, Wrecking Bar, Rising Son, Twain s, No. 246, Leon s and many others. These amazing restaurants will compete in a no holds barred Chef Thunderdome. Celebrity judges will be on hand to rate the competitors with the help of the people. DJ Keiran Neely (Music Room) will be on hand spinning old school R&B and Hip-Hop. Festival proceeds benefit the Giving Kitchen and Camp Horizon. Tickets are $65.00 per person,that gets you unlimited craft beer from some of the best breweries in the nation, a logo'ed tasting glass, and ribs from all competitors! Yes, seriously. VH: Bluesin Bellina Bellina Alimentari, Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA Sunday, April 2nd, 4:00PM-7:00PM, Free Celebrate patio season with Bellina Alimentari s live music series Bluesin Bellina. Enjoy great music from local artists, craft cocktails and delicious bites from the Bellina Alimentari kitchen. VH: Festival on Ponce Olmsted Linear Park, 1451 Ponce de Leon Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA Sunday, April 2nd, 11:00AM-5:00PM, Free The Festival on Ponce is an Atlanta arts and crafts festival set in the historic park, Olmsted Linear Park. Visitors will enjoy the gor geous landscape designed by one of America s most celebrated landscape architects, Fredrick Olmsted Sr. along with over 125 displays of fine arts and crafts, folk and outsider art. In addition to the fine arts, there will be a children s area and local food and beverage. C: The Atlanta Opera Don Pasquale Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA Sunday, April 2nd, 3:00PM, $35.00-$ In this modern production from director Chuck Hudson set in the golden era of Hollywood, Don Pasquale is an aging silent film star at the sunset of his career. Our protagonist sets off to find a wife and heir to his fortune. He gets hitched to the devious Norina, a widowed gold digger who conspires with Ernesto, the Don s nephew. Supported by a chorus of servants dressed as Hollywood film stars, Don Pasquale is an uproarious evening of theater. This marks the first production of Donizetti s bel canto jewel in The Atlanta Opera s history. Bass-baritone Burak

6 Bilgili, last seen in Atlanta in 2013 s The Italian Girl in Algiers, returns in the title role. Sung in Italian with English Supertitles. Ongoing Happenings OTP: Changing Tides, An Original Piece by Kathryn May Red Clay Music Foundry, 3116 Main Street, Duluth, GA March 30 April 6, 2017, $25 Changing Tides is an original production by local Gwinnett resident, Kathryn May. The playwright was inspired by her religious studies and interest in both Roman and Greek mythology. The comical production takes place atop Mount Olympus in the midst of a heated debate between the Roman Pantheon leaders, as they realize their jobs are in jeopardy due to the growing popularity of someone named Jesus. Christian audiences will fall in love with this stage play as it compares the capabilities of Roman gods to the power and authority of Jesus. D: Nobody Loves You Horizon Theatre Company, 1083 Austin Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA Through April 30, $25 The game of love is on! Tune into Nobody Loves You, the show in which cluelessly selfobsessed contestants compete for love and adoring fans. When Jeff, a philosophy grad student, snags a spot on this reality dating show in trying to win back his ex, he breaks all the rules and attempts to expose its authenticity. That is until he unexpectedly falls into an onset love connection with Jenny, an enticingly prickly producer. Take a behind-the-scenes ride through this hilarious musical comedy about the intimate and gut-wrenching quest for love while millions of viewers watch. D: The World of Coca-Cola Friends and Family 4 Pack The World of Coca-Cola, 121 Baker St., Atlanta, GA March 6 March 31, 2017, $40 The World of Coca-Cola is better together! Monday, March 6, through Friday, March 31, guests can purchase up to four general admission tickets, in any combination, for $40 plus tax. It s the Friends and Family Four-Pack deal! For four adult tickets, that s a savings of $28. Whether you re in town for spring break, planning an entertaining staycation or just looking for a fun weekend getaway, gather a group of friends or family members and take advantage of this special offer before it ends. To take advantage of the offer, guests should mention Friends and Family Four-Pack at World of Coca-Cola ticketing windows. D: Downtown Daffodil Celebration Downtown ATL, 63 Auburn Ave, Atlanta, GA Through March 31, 2017 Be Downtown to delight in the Downtown Daffodil Celebration, hosted by Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) on March Each year, the Celebration features activities and programs in support of the Downtown Daffodil Project. Residents, students, workers and visitors alike can enjoy daffodil-themed events and promotions, from drink specials to bike tours.

7 M: Dinosaur! Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA30309 March 14 April 9, 2017, $5-$10 Dinosaur is a one-of-a-kind collaboration with the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, and enables our tiniest audience members to interact with the largest dinosaurs to ever walk the Earth. OTP: The Bridges of Madison County Aurora Theatre, 128 Pike St., Lawrenceville, GA March 9 April 16, 2017, $30 Based on the best-selling novel by Robert James Waller, the now two-time Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of a lonely Iowa farmer s wife Francesca and her unexpected, four-day love affair with traveling photographer Robert. Will the passionate romance fuel Francesca to leave her family and to continue along the fiery, amorous path with her newfound love? OTP: Forest Fairy House Trail Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA March 18-May 31, $6-$10 Back by popular demand, our fairies have been busy building all new fairy houses for our Homestead Trail and Kingfisher Pond Trail this spring. More than a dozen whimsical works line our trails slow down as you search for the fairy houses made from tiny natural objects. You can even earn Nature Exchange points as you find them along the way, just pick up a scavenger hunt. Get imaginative with us this spring and perhaps create your own Fairy House in our Free Play Area while you are here! C: The Atlanta Opera Don Pasquale Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA Friday, March 31 st, 8:00PM, $35.00-$ Sunday, April 2 nd, 3:00PM, $35.00-$ In this modern production from director Chuck Hudson set in the golden era of Hollywood, Don Pasquale is an aging silent film star at the sunset of his career. Our protagonist sets off to find a wife and heir to his fortune. He gets hitched to the devious Norina, a widowed gold digger who conspires with Ernesto, the Don s nephew. Supported by a chorus of servants dressed as Hollywood film stars, Don Pasquale is an uproarious evening of theater. This marks the first production of Donizetti s bel canto jewel in The Atlanta Opera s history. Bass-baritone Burak Bilgili, last seen in Atlanta in 2013 s The Italian Girl in Algiers, returns in the title role. Sung in Italian with English Supertitles. D: Atlanta Fair Turner Field, Gray Lot, 655 Central Ave. SW, Atlanta, GA Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA Through April 2, 2017 Preparing for its annual return, the Atlanta Fair will open its gates Friday, February 24 - Sunday, April 2 for fun-seekers of all ages! Area residents in search of thrilling adventure, lively entertainment and fresh funnel cakes are encouraged to join the festivites, perfect for families and friends!

8 M: Orchid Daze Botanical Gardens 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA Feb. 11 April 9 Explore the world of America's favorite plant during the annual Orchid Daze exhibition celebrating thousands of beautiful blossoms. Step inside the tropical warmth of the largest orchid center in the United States for a special exhibition of thousands of gorgeous orchids. D: AIA Atlanta Historic Downtown Architecture Tour Candler Building, 127 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA Through Dec. 31, 2017, Free Take an audio tour of Atlanta s historic downtown right on your smartphone. Download the free Geotourist app on itunes or Google Play app stores to access the tour. Created for the Atlanta Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the audio tour starts at the Candler Building on 127 Peachtree St., and continues south along Woodruff Park. Included in the tour are the Flatiron Building, which predates the one in New York City; the Hurt Building, one of Atlanta s earliest skyscrapers; and the Fairlie-Poplar Historic District, with many buildings placed in the National Register of Historic Places. Happening All Weekend & Ongoing M: Cinderella and Fella Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA Through April 9, $18-$32 Cinderella and Fella is a humorous, magical retelling of the Cinderella story that's more hightops than glass slipper and is fueled by the magic of lightning bugs, singing cicadas, and oozing mud. Our young prince searches for a best friend ready for adventure. Our Cinderella, who has spent countless days pulling her ungrateful stepmother around in her tiny house, fits the bill. Join us for a delightful retelling of this classic tale - fun for the whole family. M: The Dragon King Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, GA Through April 2, $20.50 The rains are gone. Will the village survive? A fearless Grandmother resolves to ask the Dragon King why he is withholding the rain, even if she must go to the bottom of the sea! VH: White Woman in Progress 7 Stages Back Stager Theater, 1105 Euclid Ave, Atlanta, GA Through April 2, $22.50 Inspired by Ochs role as civil rights activist Viola Liuzzo in the Oscar nominated movie Selma, this one woman show champions individual power and breaks open the conversation surrounding privilege, race and social justice today. VH: 41 st Atlanta Film Festival Plaza Theater Atlanta, 1049 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA March 24 April 2, $75-$750

9 Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival one of only two-dozen Academy Award qualifying festivals in the U.S. is the area s preeminent celebration of cinema. The Atlanta Film Festival is one of the largest and longest-running festival in the country, welcoming an audience of nearly 25,000 to discover hundreds of new independent, international, animated, documentary, and short films, selected from submissions from all over the world. M: The Magic Negro and Other Blackity Blackness, As Told By an African-American Man, Who Also Happens to be Black Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA March 24 April 15, $20-$40 This hilarious one-man show by Dad's Garage's Mark Kendall features a performer at war with himself - who makes us laugh and then ask ourselves what we're laughing at. Bold, subversive, and hilarious, this is a must-see performance. VH: King of Pops Free Yoga in the Park Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park, 830 Willoughby Way NE, Atlanta, Every Tuesday, 7:00PM-8:00PM As modern life becomes more sedentary, taking the time to incorporate exercise into your daily routine has become increasingly important, experts say. Every Tuesday (weatherpermitting), join hundreds of yoga-loving individuals in the field next to Old Fourth Ward Skate Park from 7 to 8 p.m. for King of Pops Free Yoga in the Park. Led by rockstar instructor Charlie Baxter Graham. M: Food Truck Thursdays 12 th Street and Peachtree Street Every Thursday 11:00AM 2:00 PM Don t forget to take a lunch break on Thursdays and enjoy the fabulous food trucks from 11:00AM 2:00 PM. Different selections of delicious food from Atlanta s favorite food trucks. D: Food Truck Fridays The Industry Studios Downtown Atlanta, 275 Decatur Street Every Friday 11:00 AM 2:00 PM Join us for a different food truck every week YEAR ROUND (excluding major holidays, bad weather days, and truck issues) Follow us on and Facebook/TheIndustryStudios to find out which truck is out which week. Bring your hunger to our downtown neighborhood for some fun chow downs - the more people that join us, the more trucks we will add. D: Georgia's Global Peacemakers: The Carter and King Legacy Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Visitors Center, 450 Auburn Ave Through March 31, 2017 National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis along with members of the Carter and King families bring us a new exhibit that highlights the peacemaking accomplishments of Georgia s two great leaders of change, President Jimmy Carter and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Please visit: for more information. D: Start Something: Activism and the Atlanta Student Movement Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

10 111 James P. Brawley Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA Through May 22, 2017, Free Start Something: Activism and the Atlanta Student Movement documents the history and legacy of the Atlanta Student Movement of the 1960s. During the movement, students from Atlanta University, Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University), the Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse College and Spelman College organized protests to end legalized segregation practices in Atlanta. The exhibit also ties the student-led, civil rights protests of the 1960s with today s youth-led protests, such as #AUCShutItDown, #ItsBiggerThanYou and the Black Lives Matter movement. Free and open to the public! Movies Released This Week **Remember you can purchase discounted Regal and AMC movie passes from your concierge! Despite the Falling Snow (PG-13) Rebecca Ferguson, Sam Reid, Charles Dance In 1959 Moscow, a Russian woman acting as a spy for the Americans must seduce an idealistic politician in order to steal sensitive information from him. However, her resolve is tested when she begins to fall in love with her target. Decades later, the politician seeks to learn the truth about his late wife's actions. Written and directed by Shamim Sarif, who adapted the story from her own novel. ~ Jack Rodgers, Rovi The Zookeeper s Wife (PG-13) Johan Heldenbergh and Jessica Chastain A husband and wife in Nazi-occupied Poland use their position as caretakers at the Warsaw Zoo to shepherd Jews out of the country. Based on the non-fiction book by Diane Ackerman (A Natural History of the Senses). ~ Violet LeVoit, Rovi