A Downtown Evening of Holiday Cheer - Thursday, Dec. 13
Please join your neighbors for an evening that celebrates the Holiday Season!  Starting at 5pm in Woodruff Park listen to a concert of seasonal music performed by INAM recording artist (and William Oliver resident!) Keaver Brenai and other special guests.  Then walk over to the Rialto where from 7:00 - 9:00 PM we will enjoy another fine Holiday Tradition of partying with our neighbors!  Participating restaurants include Olympia Prime, The Mark (beer & wine) and Corner Bakery. Door prizes from The Georgia Aquarium (Season Passes for 2), The Ellis  (1 Night Stay with breakfast) and dinner and entertainment certificates from many of our downtown establishments, including Golden Buddha, Theatrical Outfit, Sweet Auburn Curb Market, Peasant Bistro and many others.
 
Voting Members of ADNA enjoy the food and entertainment at no cost (includes one guest.)  For all others, there will be a $5.00 donation at the door.  We will also have a box for you to donate an unwrapped toy to Toys For Tots and a "Giving Tree" for Homeless Pets from Atlanta Animal Rescue Fund. Share the fun of the season with the less fortunate people and furry friends!
 
If you have not received an e-vite or would like more information, please contact stevenkamishlian@yahoo.com.

Blizzard of Lights Competition - Let's Light Up Downtown!
Join Downtown residents in a "Blizzard of Lights" as they decorate their homes in white lights. It's easy; just decorate your home or office with candles, strings of lights or shimmering snowflakes. Put them up by Dec. 10, and keep them up until New Years Eve.  Some of us have already locked in the Best Floor Award, but you can still be as creative as your electricity will allow! For more information contact Stuart Jackson at sjackson@tjgcpa.com  Email photos to Stuart Jackson for judging by unbiased panel.  Prizes will be awarded at the ADNA Holiday Party and after the party, a stroll to admire our lights!

Fairlie-Poplar Recognition at CAP's Downtown Development Day
Congratulations to Pablo Henderson and his group, The King of Clubs, runner-up for the Atlanta Downtown Design Excellence Award presented at Downtown Development Day at America's Mart.  This award in the Exterior Category recognized a building with superior visual appeal in façade as well as an amicable relationship with adjacent surroundings and includes Sidebar, The Mark and Slice on Poplar Street. Stop by and see what all the fuss was about and view his award statue!

Christmas Trees in Woodruff Park!
Woodruff Park will be Downtown's central location to buy your Christmas tree, a wreath, or even garland, through December 11. Tradition Trees, the premier Atlanta area provider for fresh, hand-picked trees, is offering our community top-quality selections, plus convenient, hassle-free installation and removal. Special extended hours Thursdays 11am to 7pm, Saturday Dec. 8, 10-2pm.  Also Monday through Friday 11-2pm.

Dynamic Dish on Edgewood Holiday Sale - Open Weekends in December
Put a little "punch" in your Holiday shopping as Dynamic Dish (427 Edgewood Avenue - between Jackson and Boulevard) opens on Weekends in December from 11am -5pm! Enjoy festive music, drinks, and seasonal delicacies.  You just might find that unique Christmas gift or stocking stuffers for someone special. Unique items include Italian Panettone, German Stollen, Marzipan Balls, Georgia Blue Shortbread, Greek Figs, Russian, German and Croatian Chocolates or a vintage crystal bowl filled with organic fruit for just $38!

19th Annual New Years Peach Drop @Underground Atlanta - Plan Ahead!
Day/Date/Time: December 31, 2007 12 pm- 4am
Location: Underground Atlanta and Woodruff Park
Estimated Attendance: 50,000-75,000

Street or Road Closures : Pryor Street from Wall Street to Martin Luther King; Wall Street from Peachtree Street to Pryor Street; Peachtree Street from Martin Luther King to Marietta. Auburn Avenue from Peachtreet Street to Park Place; Park Place from Auburn Avenue to Edgewood Avenue.

Newsletters and Downtown Info from CAP
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