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Ri Ra St. Patrick's Day Outdoor Block Party

Join us for our annual St Patrick’s Day Block Party! Presale tickets now on sale at $15 including a draft Guinness beer!

Live music from 2 p.m. ‘til late. Don't miss out and help us party like the Irish do!!

Here is the link to purchase tickets: https://www.freshtix.com/events/ri-ra-st-patricks-day-outdoor-block-party


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Let Your CSOA Concierge Help You March 16 – March 19, 2017

Concerts & Entertainment: M: Annie The Fox Theatre Friday, March 17, 8:00PM (SOLD OUT) Saturday, March 18, 2:00PM (SOLD OUT) and 8:00PM (SOLD OUT) Sunday, March 19, 1:00PM (LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE) and 6:30PM (SOLD OUT) M: Cherish the Ladies Atlanta Symphony Hall Friday, March 17th and Saturday, March 18th Sporting Events: D: Atlanta Hawks vs. Memphis Grizzlies – HOT TICKET Philips Arena Tuesday, March 16, 7:30PM D: Atlanta Hawks vs. Portland Trailblazers – HOT TICKET Philips Arena Saturday, March 18, 6:00PM OTP: The Original Harlem Globetrotters Infinity Energy Center Saturday, March 18, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM M: Atlanta United vs. Chicago Fire Bobby Dodd Stadium Saturday, March 18th at 4:00 PM

Visit http://www.csoa.com/tickets-and-events/ 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 16th SS: Ansley Stewart Album Release with Rick Lollar Venkmans, 740 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30312 Thursday, March 16th, 9:00PM, $10.00-$15.00 Whether singing one of her originals for an intimate audience, or a Hall & Oates song for a wedding crowd, Atlanta-based singer Ansley Stewart has been turning heads everywhere she goes and is poised to turn many more. A stack of original songs, a head full of influences like Aretha Franklin, Susan Tedeschi and Bonnie Raitt (“no shrinking violets”), and hundreds of donations to a successful Kickstarter campaign have culminated in the completion of her first record and CD release in March.


SS: Tossed Out Treasures Preview Party City Center Shopping Center, 6337 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 Thursday, March 16th, 6:00PM-9:00PM, $30 The 26th annual Tossed Out Treasures, is an upscale resale event offers deep bargains on gently-used high-end home decor, jewelry, silver, crystal, sports equipment, art, furniture, clothing, and more. Preview Party shoppers can be the first to browse and buy while enjoying dinner, beer and wine, and a silent auction. http://sandyspringssociety.org/tossed-out-treasures/

Friday, March 17th D: Sips Under the Sea Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 Friday, March 17th, 7:00PM, $19.95-$48.95 It's your lucky day, Georgia Aquarium is celebrating St. Patrick's Day! Throw on some green and celebrate the luck of the Iris! Join our St. Patrick's themed fun while enjoying music, signature cocktails and delicious small plates. Let's eat, drink and be Irish – cheers! Sips Under the Sea is a unique cocktail party for adults to enjoy Georgia Aquarium after hours with your family, friends or significant other. You'll have the entire Aquarium to yourself while enjoying cocktails, tapas and entertainment… all without kids! http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/experience M: St. Patrick’s Day Parade Midtown Atlanta, Peachtree Street Friday, March 17th, 12:00PM-1:30PM Check out Peachtree Street for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of the South’s biggest and oldest celebrations of its kind. The family-friendly parade features more than 2,000 Irish dancers, musicians, balloons, floats, local and Irish dignitaries, the Clydesdales and the world’s largest Irish walking flag. Now located in Midtown, the parade begins at the intersection of 15th and Peachtree streets, continuing south on Peachtree Street. http://atlantastpats.com/

Saturday, March 18th M: Luckyfest XL Park Tavern, 500 10th St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Saturday, March 18th, 11:00AM, $15.00 Brunch from 11:00AM-2:00PM, then live music from 2:00PM onwards, along with cold drinks, green beer and a whole lotta beautiful people in green! http://www.parktavern.com/events/luckyfest-with-spiral-entertainment OTP: Harlem Globetrotters Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097 Saturday, March 18th, 2:00PM and 7:00PM The Original Harlem Globetrotters are preparing for their action packed 2017 World Tour! A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. New this season, the Globetrotters will debut basketball’s first 4-point line. The 4-point line will be located 30 feet from the basket – 6 feet, 3 inches beyond the top of the NBA’s current 3-point line. Join Globetrotter stars after the game where they will stay for an autograph, photograph and high five session for fans (subject to availability).


Sunday, March 19th D: Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave. West NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 Sunday, March 12th, 7:00AM The Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon is one of the southeast's premier distance events. Whether you're taking on 13.1 or tackling 26.2, we hope you'll join Atlanta Track Club for the 11th running of this Atlanta tradition, starting and finishing in Centennial Olympic Park. The Publix Georgia Marathon is now sold out! Registration for the half marathon is still available but filling quickly. Sign up soon to ensure that you're on the start line of one of Atlanta's favorite running events. http://www.atlantatrackclub.org/2017-publix-georgia-marathon-half-marathon

VH: M. Ward City Winery, 650 North Ave., Ponce City Market, Atlanta, GA 30308 Sunday, March 19th, 8:00PM, $40.00-$50.00 M. Ward returns with a stunning new album, More Rain, for release on Merge Records. This album, Ward’s eighth solo affair, finds the artist picking up the tempo and volume a bit from his previous release, 2012’s A Wasteland Companion. Where that record introspectively looked in from the outside, More Rain finds Ward on the inside, gazing out. http://www.citywinery.com/atlanta/m-ward-3-19.html

Ongoing Happenings D: The Atlanta Science Festival Various Locations March 15 – March 26, 2017 The Atlanta Science Festival showcases science throughout Atlanta through hands-on activities, interactive tours, performances, and more. The Festival is held throughout Atlanta and culminates in a free, family-friendly EXPLORATION EXPO held on March 26 at Centennial Olympic Park with over 100 interactive demos, experiments, and exhibits. Visit our website for more information about specific events and scheduling. http://atlantasciencefestival.org/events D: The World of Coca-Cola Friends and Family 4 Pack The World of Coca-Cola, 121 Baker St., Atlanta, GA 30313 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. https://www.worldofcoca-cola.com/purchase-tickets/special-ticket-offers/friends-family-four-pack-ticket-offer/ D: Downtown Daffodil Celebration Downtown ATL, 63 Auburn Ave, Atlanta, GA 30303 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 1-31. 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. http://www.atlantadowntown.com/initiatives/daffodil-project/daffodil-celebration 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. http://alliancetheatre.org/production/dinosaur OTP: The Bridges of Madison County Aurora Theatre, 128 Pike St., Lawrenceville, GA 30045 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? http://www.auroratheatre.com/ D: Atlanta Fair Turner Field, Gray Lot, 655 Central Ave. SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 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! http://atlantafair.com/ M: Orchid Daze Botanical Gardens 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 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. http://atlantabg.org/visit/events/orchid-daze D: Exit Strategy by True Colors Theatre Company Fulton County Arts & Culture, 141 Pryor St. #2030, Atlanta, GA 30303 Through March 19th, 8:00PM A Chicago public high school is slated for closure at the end of the year and the impending shut-down causes tensions in the school’s already volcanic neighborhood to rise to the breaking point. As a small group of teachers launch a last minute battle to save the school, they put their careers, future, and safety in the hands of a fast talking administrator who comes on strong; but might actually have no clue what he’s doing. https://truecolorstheatre.org/2016/03/25/exit-strategy/


D: AIA Atlanta Historic Downtown Architecture Tour Candler Building, 127 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 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. http://geotourist.com/landing M: Threads of History: Two Hundred Years of Fashion SCAD FASH, Museum of Fashion and Film, 1600 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 Through March 19th, $10 SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film presents "Threads of History: Two Hundred Years Fashion," a sartorial voyage through style and time celebrating the power of fashion and its capacity to reflect historical and cultural trends. Featuring rare European and American garments from the 18th through 20th centuries, the exhibition illuminates society’s shifting values as it traces the evolution of historic dress. http://www.scadfash.org/exhibitions/threads-history-two-hundred-years-fashion

Happening All Weekend & Ongoing C: Atlanta Ballet – Gennadi’s Choice Cobb Energy Center, Cobb Energy Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 Friday, March 17th, 8:00PM, $20-$128 Saturday, March 18th, 2:00PM and 8:00PM, $20-$128 Sunday, March 19th, 2:00PM, $20-$128 Featuring selections from Paquita choreographed by Marius Petipa and staged by Gennadi Nedvigin, the North American premiere of Vespertine by Liam Scarlett & a world premiere by Gemma Bond. The March program, curated by Atlanta Ballet’s new artistic director, Gennadi Nedvigin, explores the evolution and transformative nature of dance. From the 19th century masterpiece Paquita to Vespertine, a captivating piece by famed British choreographer Liam Scarlett, to a brand new work that emerging choreographer Gemma Bond will create on Atlanta Ballet in the fall, this triple-bill celebrates the timeless beauty and power of ballet. http://www.cobbenergycentre.com/event/atlanta-ballet-gennadis-choice/ SS: Tossed Out Treasures City Center Shopping Center, 6337 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 Thursday, March 16th, 6:00PM-9:00PM, $30 Friday, March 17th, 10:00AM-5:00PM, free entrance Saturday, March 18th, 10:00AM-5:00PM, free entrance The upscale resale event offers deep bargains on gently-used high-end home decor, jewelry, silver, crystal, sports equipment, art, furniture, clothing, and more. http://sandyspringssociety.org/tossed-out-treasures/ VH: King of Pops Free Yoga in the Park Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park, 830 Willoughby Way NE, Atlanta, 30312 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 (weather-


permitting), 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 12th 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: 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: https://www.nps.gov/malu/d_r_e_a_m_gallery_exhibitions.htm for more information. D: Start Something: Activism and the Atlanta Student Movement Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 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! http://research.auctr.edu/AtlantaStudentMovement

Movies Released This Week… **Remember you can purchase discounted Regal and AMC movie passes from your concierge!

Beauty and the Beast (PG) Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Ewan McGregor, Emma Thompson Bill Condon (Dreamgirls) directs this live-action retelling of the Disney animated classic from 1991. As before, this fairy tale centers on a young woman named Belle who is forced to live with the Beast in his enchanted castle. ~ Jack Rodgers, Rovi Mean Dreams (R) Josh Wiggins, Sophie Nelisse, Bill Paxton A 15-year-old farm boy steals a cache of drug money in order to run away with his abused next-door neighbor. However, the two of them are pursued by her father, a corrupt cop. Directed by Nathan Morlando. ~ Jack Rodgers, Rovi

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