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Aug. 14, 2001

Below are minutes for the August 14, 2001, meeting of the Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association. Notes were written by Wendy Darling.

Thansk to Hard Rock!

Thank you to Hard Rock, specifically Susan Cobb, their sales manager, for hearing our call for space and providing not just the Velvet Underground but drinks, munchies and even really, really good brownies!

Presentations

Atlanta Bicycle Campagin

Dennis Hoffarth, Executive Director of ABC since 1997, gave a talk not only about his organization and its work in Atlanta -- advocating for bikers, bikelanes, paths, bike racks on buses -- but about biking as a true alternative form of transportation. Atlanta Bicycle Campaign has a bike education class that would be great for those of us who want to learn to be better bikers and to ride safely here in the big city. For information on "Effective Cycling for Adults" (class taught at locations all around Atlanta, cost $20/student) contact ABC. Contact: http://www.atlantabike.org, 404-881-1112, atlantabike@mindspring.com.

Cathy Woolard,
City Councilperson and Candidate for Council President

Cathy presented herself as a candidate for City Council President, going over her personal background as an Atlanta native and her work over the past four years as she's served on the Council. Cathy also handled Q&A on issues ranging from sewers to quality of life issues to economic development. Cathy also talked about possibly doing a neighborhood cleanup Downtown, since that's something she's been helping happen in a lot neighborhoods. For more information: http://www.cathywoolard.com or cwoolard@ci.atlanta.ga.us.

Theatrical Outfit

Beth Haynes did a promo for Theatrical Outfit. Currently based at the Rialto Center for the Performing Arts (http://www.rialtocenter.org), Theatrical Outfit brings live theater to Atlanta -- and right into the laps of Downtown residents. Beth told us about their upcoming season and their BIG plans to move into the old Herren's Building on Luckie Street. They also have a great subscription deal -- BUY 2 SUBSCRIPTIONS, GET 4! Residents can receive four season subscriptions (five great shows) for the price of two. All four subscriptions must be for the same performance day and ordered at the same time by calling 404-577-5257 ext. 13. For more info., see http://www.theatricaloutfit.org.

Miriam Holland, Mei Zhong

Miriam spread word about the Taiji training sessions she leads at Centennial Olmpic Park every Saturday morning. Miriam even did a really, really nice live demonstration that made people relaxed just watching! For more info.: meizhong@mindspring.com.

Eyedrum

We got an update from Eyedrum on their move to the Mattress Factory as well as their current show. After three years, Eyedrum is moving from 253 Trinity Avenue to new home in Cabbagetown. Becoming an official not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Eyedrum will stick to its mission of present independent, offbeat art and music and will now offer memberships -- a new way to play an integral part in Eyedrum's growth. A member can attend Eyedrum happenings gratis, and collect a variety of other perks depending on membership level. And our non-profit status is retroactive--it will allow you to itemize your donation on your 2001 taxes. EYEDRUM is located at 253 Trinity Ave. between Spring and Forsyth Streets near the Garnet MARTA train station. Atlanta, GA 30303 USA. EYEDRUM Donations appreciated. 404-522-0655 for updates, appointments and questions or see http://eyedrum.memoryflux.com for mp3's, gallery and directions.

Ballroom Studios

Kicking off their fourth season, Ballroom Studios is holding a fundraising art auction Sept. 22nd with painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, etc. Some of the arts are locally known, others are nationally or even internationally known. They're all looking for donations from local businesses for things like dinner gift certificates, coupons, free services, etc. For more information: 404-522-2709, atlanta@ballroomstudios.com, or http://www.ballroomstudios.com.

Jan Wyche

Jan Wyche spoke of her goals as a candidate for City Council Post 1 at Large. She will be speaking again next month. To contact Jan, 404-523-5600 or janwyche@yahoo.com.

Newcomer Kits

A half a dozen of us met to coordinate the create of neighborhood newcomer welcome packages, which will include information on everything from local restaurants to civic information to personal safety to MARTA directions. Responsibilities were divied up and a meeting was set for Monday, August 27 at Jen Henderson's place at the Healey. More info. or to get involved, email downtownatl@hotmail.com.

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