February 2, 2012
THURSDAYGroundhog Day
The Arts
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Ancient Egyptian Art. This collection covers the full scope of the Egyptian civilization. View mummies, coffins and variety of artifact. Some acquired… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Ancient Near Eastern Art. See the legacy of the ancient Near Eastern from the beginnings of agriculture and writing of the first cities and empires like M… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Art of the Ancient Americas. See the over 1,900 pieces of Art work from all three principle cultural centers of the Americas: Mesoamerica, Central America, a… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Asian Art. View the collection of Asian Art work with an emphasis of South Asia. Pieces include the seated Buddha, the eighteen-armed Vishu… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Greek and Roman Art. View the collections of Greek and Roman Art which include pieces from as early as 4000 BC. Including works in many media such a… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Sub-Saharan African Art. Exhibit include objects from West Africa such as Igbo Ikenga shrine figures, Sowo Mask, paintings, beaded bowl figures from the… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Works of Art on Paper. This exhibit started by the Art History Department of Emory University in 1987 is made up of Six centuries of European and Ameri… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282 |
| 10:30 am | Universoul Circus.  Known as "Cirque du Soul" the only wholly owned African American circus, Universoul Circus brings you a spectacular show hosted… The Green Lot at Turner Field. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 404-249-6400 |
| 11:00 am | A Midsummer Nights Dream. A play that was written by William Shakespeare. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact the venue direc… Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. (Performance - Theater). 770-916-2800 |
| 4:00 pm | A Midsummer Nights Dream. A play that was written by William Shakespeare. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact the venue direc… Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. (Performance - Theater). 770-916-2800 |
| 7:30 pm | Universoul Circus. Known as "Cirque du Soul" the only wholly owned African American circus, Universoul Circus brings you a spectacular show hosted… The Green Lot at Turner Field. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 404-249-6400 |
| 8:00 pm | Jersey Boys. The Braodway Musical. Fox Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 404-249-6400 |
| 8:00 pm | Memphis - The Musical. The story of Huey Calhoun, a white radio DJ whose love of good music transcends race lines and airwaves. Fox Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 404-249-6400 |
| 8:00 pm | Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Ravel & Beethoven. Featuring Gabriela Montero who makes her Orchestra debut with Beethoven's splendid Concerto. Atlanta Symphony Hall. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 404-733-4939 |
Retail Events
| 10:00 am- 9:00 pm | First Ever GrandCamp Adventures Retail Kiosk in Perimeter Mall. Come learn all about what GrandCamp Adventure products and services have to offer - imagination, creativity and the opportunity… Perimeter Mall. (Retail - Retail Event). 646-649-9091 |
| Baby, It's Cold Outside!. In celebration of their upcoming anniversary, W Atlanta - Buckhead invites guests to escape the cold and heat things up with a w… W Atlanta Buckhead. (Retail - Retail Event). 404-239-5450 |
Sports
| 7:30 pm | Atlanta Hawks vs. Memphis Grizzlies. NBA Basketball Game. Philips Arena. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 404-878-3000 |
| Ice Skating by the Lake. The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation will debut a 6,000-square-foot ice skating rink on Nov. 23rd. The lakeside rink wil… The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation. (Sports - Ice Skating). 949-488-0251 |
For Children
| 11:00 am | Storytime!. Bring kids of all ages to storytime fun where every week they get to indulge in the wonderful world of reading. Borders Douglasville. (Kids - Children's Activities). 770-577-9787 |
| 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Toddler Thursday. This pre-school art education program features a new project each week. Drop in any time, no registration is required. High Museum of Art. (Kids - Children's Activities). 404-733-4463 |
| Georgia Aquarium. Worlds largest aquarium with over 8 million gallons of water. Georgia Aquarium. (Kids - Children's Activities). 404-581-4000 |
Community
| 9:00 am- 7:30 pm | World of Coca-Cola Tour. Take a 90-minute tour of the international headquarters of the Coca-Coca Company and its main bottling factory, then visit the C… The World of Coca-Cola. (Educational - Walking Tour). 800-676-COKE |
| 12:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Pole Dancing Classes. Tips or Taps offer an array of dance classes such as pole dancing, hip hop, and belly dancing. These classes will make you "ditc… Tips or Taps. (Educational - Class). 678-224-5699 |
| 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm | Garden Tours. Stroll through the Atlanta Botanical Garden with one of the Garden's knowledgeable volunteer guides for an insider's look at the… Atlanta Botanical Garden. (Educational - Walking Tour). 404-876-5859 |
| 6:00 pm- 18:00 am | Broadway In Atlanta Raises Curtain On Young Professionals Networking Event With Smash Hit Memphis. Hosts its Young Professionals networking event with Tony Award-winning musical MEMPHIS. Guests can have dinner, drinks and an op… Livingston Restaurant. (Community - Networking). 404-233-3993 |
| The Vault of the Secret Formula Exhibit. At The Vault of the Secret Formula, visitors will learn about the most closely guarded trade secret in history through an immers… The World of Coca-Cola. (Educational - History). 404-214-0879 |
Miscellaneous
| 12:30 pm | Fountain Show. Don't miss your chance to view this spectacular 251 computer controlled water jets, 400 fog jets, 487 lights and miles of underg… Centennial Olympic Park. (Miscellaneous). 404-223-4412 |
| 3:30 pm | Fountain Show. Don't miss your chance to view this spectacular 251 computer controlled water jets, 400 fog jets, 487 lights and miles of underg… Centennial Olympic Park. (Miscellaneous). 404-223-4412 |
| 6:30 pm | Fountain Show. Don't miss your chance to view this spectacular 251 computer controlled water jets, 400 fog jets, 487 lights and miles of underg… Centennial Olympic Park. (Miscellaneous). 404-223-4412 |
| 9:00 pm | Fountain Show. Don't miss your chance to view this spectacular 251 computer controlled water jets, 400 fog jets, 487 lights and miles of underg… Centennial Olympic Park. (Miscellaneous). 404-223-4412 |
| Manager's Reception. Beverages and snacks are served in the evening. Country Inn & Suites Atlanta-NW at Windy Hill Road. (Miscellaneous). 770-956-9919 | |
| Snow Mountain. Snow Mountain returns to delight families with the region's only snow park featuring more than 20 snow tubing slides. The snow… Stone Mountain Park. (Miscellaneous). 404-460-1489 |
Dining Specials
| 8:00 pm- 12:00 am | Mai Tai Thursday. Mai Tai Thursday is the ultimate night for drinking and dancing! Hula girls and live music featuring Tongo-Hiti from 8:00pm unti… Trader Vic's. (Dining - Happy Hour). 404-221-6339 |
Nightlife
| 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Beluga Happy Hour. Featuring happy hour specials. No cover during the week. Must be 21 and over. Beluga Martini Bar. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 404-869-1090 |
| 8:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Upbeat Latin Sounds Rua 6: 6 Piece Arrangement. House band Rua 6 plays Samba, Rhumba and other upbeat latin sounds, This 6 piece features Cooper Tisdale, Vlamir Abbud, Drew Dub… Loca Luna. (Nightlife - Live Music). 404-875-4494 |
| 8:00 pm | Dance Lessons. Get complementary dance lessons and get a chance to show off your new moves on the dance floor while listen to Country-Western m… Hoedowns. (Nightlife - Gay & Lesbian). 404-876-0001 |
| 8:00 pm | Island Rhythms. Savour free Caribbean buffet between 8pm-9pm. Enjoy Exotic Cocktail Specials. Feel the Natural Mystic through the Music: Reggae… The Valley Bar and Bistro. (Nightlife - Live Music). |
| 9:00 pm- 2:30 am | Southern Hospitality. Southern Hospitality T&G's Trademark Night features Rock Smash-Up, Pop, House and Hip Hop. Tongue & Groove. (Nightlife - Dance). 404-261-2325 |
| 10:00 pm | The Breeze Kings. Live performance every Friday Night. Northside Tavern. (Nightlife - Blues). 404-874-8745 |
| 10:00 pm- 3:00 am | Old Wave at Masquerade. Featuring DJ Christopher Kind as he spins the biggest alternative dance hits of the 80's and beyond. Drink specials include $2.5… Masquerade Music Park. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 404-577-8178 |
| 10:00 pm- 3:00 am | Connect. The 4Deep Crew plus select special guests playing the best in underground house grooves every first Thursday of the month. This… CosmoLava. (Nightlife - Live Music). 404-873-6189 |
| 10:30 pm- 2:00 am | Dave Scott. Performing live. No cover charge. Beluga Martini Bar. (Nightlife - Live Music). 404-869-1090 |
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