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Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort Distance from Atlanta: About 30 minutes Stone Mountain Park is an easy day trip for metro residents, but spending a night or two makes it a more leisurely and, perhaps, special getaway. The comfy 336-room Evergreen Marriott resort is for those who crave tranquility before and after their adventures. It rests alongside the pretty 6-acre Stone Mountain Lake (request a room overlooking the water). Rates start at $159. Park your car and never get in it again 12 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
until you head home. Guests rave about the resort’s complimentary shuttle service, which lets you scoot past slower traffic to reach park attractions. The fun includes hiking adventures; the Georgia Justice Wild West Train Show (old-fashioned slapstick comedy); and Geyser Towers, an obstacle course-playscape where you can get soaked to the bones if you want to. The longtime Lasershow Spectacular has been updated with three cannons that send flames 80 feet into the air. New fireworks seem to dance on the water at the base of the mountain. You can opt to spend the afternoon with poolside cocktails and an occasional dip in the large outdoor pool. Evergreen
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f you’re in that cravingescape-but-zero-time state of mind, consider a near-cation. Who knew that you really can get away from it all in less time than it takes to reach Hartsfield-Jackson airport, trudge through security and shove stuff into the overhead compartment? The vast and serene Château Élan Winery & Resort will seem worlds away, but it’s a quick hop up I-85, in Braselton. This pristine resort offers the elegant understatement of a French country estate, catering to serious golfers, serious winers-and-diners and anyone who’s seriously in love with spa services done to the nines. Or choose I-75 to reach Barnsley Resort in Adairsville. It’s equally impressive, but another place altogether. With golf, kayaking, fishing, bird shooting, horseback riding and more, it’s a frequent choice for everything from hunting parties and bachelorette weekends to romantic getaways and family reunions. These are but two of a half-dozen nearby sanctuaries of sanity. Read on for something that suits your style and wallet.
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also has two championship golf courses, two restaurants, a spa, a health club and an indoor pool. You can canoe or kayak on the lake but must bring your own boat and paddles. The 92-room “Southern-style” Stone Mountain Inn, across from the famous Memorial Carving, is another lodging option (room rates from $139). Both park hotels offer some discounts for overnight guests. Check the Web and ask the properties about deals and packages. Barnsley Resort Distance from Atlanta: About 1 hour As soon as you drive into this bucolic property, you’ll feel that you’ve stepped back in time.
You may also be delighted that this postcard-pretty spot honors some of the finer Southern traditions with all the modern comforts and amenities, too. All guests stay in 36 Englishstyle cottages, each distinctly different than the next. The cottages line quiet, meticulously manicured streets bearing such names as Rose Way and Manor House Lane. If you walk along the residential lanes, you won’t see a car. Vehicles are nearby but cleverly tucked away. You might wander upon a tree swing here, a hammock or gazebo over there and even arrange a visit with the Fairy Godmother, who can cast upon you an “Ultimate Love Spell” or leave treats for the kids.
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Furnishings and décor might remind you of Southern Living magazine. Overnight rates range from $299 for a double room to $749 for a one-bedroom private cottage. Multi-bedroom cottages can cost as much $2,303 per night. Two-night minimum stays are required most weekends. Pets are welcome. A trip to the reimagined ruins of the old Barnsley mansion is a must. The once-grand Italianate mansion has a tragically romantic past. It was built in the 1840s by Godfrey Barnsley, a British cotton broker and shipping magnate who needed to move his beloved wife, Julia, out of Savannah for health reasons. She died in 1845, before the mansion was completed. Union soldiers camped there during the Civil War and a 1906 tornado tore the roof off. The saga contains much drama; a museum in the former kitchen is well worth your time. A fitness center and sparkling-blue swimming pool overlook a velvety golf course. Spa treatments can be
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booked; guests 18 and older can access a steam room, sauna and whirlpool. Add-ons include private wine tastings, kayaking and canoeing, and trail rides on horseback. Barnsley’s 1,800-acre SpringBank Plantation is a bird-hunting preserve. Lessons, guides and hunting dogs are all available. A shooting-spa package for two can be had for $660 per night). Ask about seasonal specials (including this summer’s Family Fun offer) or last-minute “Smart Stay” deals. For prime weekends (spring, fall, holidays, Valentine’s Day), you’d best book several months in advance. Callaway Gardens Distance from Atlanta: About 90 minutes A prized retreat for Atlantans since 1952, this resort has figured out how to be something for everybody: nature lovers, water bugs, golfers and zip-lining daredevils. It’s a return choice for families, romantic weekends and reunions of all sizes.
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Lodging comes in various forms, from traditional hotel rooms at the Mountain Creek Inn ($99-$189), to the Southern Pine Cottages ($229-$389) or two- to four-bedroom Mountain Creek Villas ($179-$779). Ten miles of bike trails wind through 6,500 acres of brilliant greenery and blooms. Ten lighted tennis courts are tucked within a forested grove. Golfers can choose between Mountain View and Lake View. Sunbathers frequent “the world’s largest manmade white-sand beach” along 65-acre Robin Lake, where wakeboarding, water skiing and tubing are available. You’ll also find miniature golf, volleyball, shuffleboard and disc golf, and lots more. On weekend and holiday evenings now through Sept. 12, the lake is the setting for the Summer Sunset Music Series. Other choices: the Day Butterfly Center, home to butterflies
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from all over the world (bring a spray bottle of water, it’s warm here) and TreeTop Adventure, a 90-minute zip-lining course that’s not for the faint of heart or anyone under 54 inches tall ($35 per person). There’s an all-new “sapling course” for those 36 to 60 inches tall ($15 per person). Day-trippers pay admission to Callaway Gardens ($20, $10 ages 6-12), but that fee is waived for those staying overnight. Château Élan Winery & Resort Distance from Atlanta: 40 minutes This 3,500-acre property has the most relaxed vibe imaginable. Even one day at the handsomely plush full-service spa can work wonders for the mind, body, soul and senses. Château Élan began as a vineyard that first produced wines from 200 acres of Vinifera grapes in 1985. It has expanded
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gradually ever since, with strong attention paid to every detail. Emulating the elegant understatement of a grand estate in the French countryside, it features a hotel and conference center with 275 guest rooms ($189 and up, with deals available such as a two-night “Summer Lovin’” package). Rooms are soothingly gracious and comfortable, in color schemes that center on robin’s-egg blue with muted golds and creams — all shades meant to evoke the sun-kissed Mediterranean. (You can also inquire about booking high-end “villas.”) Everything is “just so” here, and fairly perfect, for as far as the eye can see. If you need to sooth and revitalize — and can afford it — book one of the 14 luxury guest suites inside the Spa Mansion ($350-$500). While the Spa at Château Élan caters to hotel guests and day visitors, and offers things like a “Sparty” for girlfriends, it can seem magically surreal to book your room here. Overnight spa guests get champagne upon check-in. Their spacious lakeview “suite
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rooms” include custom-upholstered sleigh beds, a waterfall shower and an ultra-deep air-jet pedestal soaking tub that one guest called “heaven on Earth.” Those sleeping in the Spa Mansion quietly saunter about in thick and sublimely soft blue robes. These guests alone can use the standard spa features around the clock. A late-night visit to the steam room or sauna, followed by a solo dip in the indoor 86-degree resistance pool — complete with dimmed lighting and fine music choices — can ease the way to a wonderful night’s sleep. Château Élan is popular with couples and golfers, who can choose from among four courses (one is private), considered among the best around. The service here is impeccable — never fussy, intrusive or overbearing. Your friendly and courteous staffer remains in the background — supremely efficient only if and when you have a need. (But you probably have everything you need, sigh, and more than you had dared hoped for).
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Historic Banning Mills Distance from Atlanta: About 45 minutes The woodsy Banning Mills is so close — 19 miles south of Douglasville and 45 minutes west of Hartsfield-Jackson airport — that you can feel a little guilty spending the night. Which brings us to a key point: This is a terrific place for a day trip, too. But if you’ve always wanted to sleep in a tree house, this is your chance. Set on 300 acres within Carroll County’s Snake Creek Gorge, it’s a uniquely intriguing blend of rustic and comfortable. Surrounded by untamed nature, it feels a bit like an old-timey camp. You can wear your cut-offs here. Banning Mills beckons visitors with adventurous challenges ranging from a 14-story climbing wall to some of the most exciting zip-lining around. “You could go to Banning Mills and have a sedate weekend,” says Beth Balga of Sandy Springs, who’s visited twice, “but
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why would you? It’s a place for pushing yourself to the limit.” The nonprofit resort and conference center has a history that stretches back to the days of the Creek and Cherokee nations. It’s named for a ghost and is a frequent choice for youth groups, families and outdoorsy types. Proceeds go toward educational and conservation programs. One- and two-story Tree House Rooms for two are $209 for the first night and $189 each night thereafter. Additional guests are $30 each per night. You’ll hardly be roughing it in your tree. Your “house” includes a king-sized bed, microwave, fridge, gas-log fireplace, bathroom, jetted tub for two and a covered deck overlooking the gorge. A full country-style breakfast is included each day. Other accommodations start at $99 per night. The 10-mile Screaming Eagle Zip Line is one of the longest and most extensive canopy tours in the world (beginning at $49). Other options: horseback riding, skeet shooting, creekside hikes
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and kayaking on the Chattahoochee River. For a tamer time, check out the nature programs and golf at Oak Mountain, the pool and a full-service spa. Legacy Lodge, Lake Lanier Islands Resort Distance from Atlanta: About 65 minutes A jaunt up to Lake Lanier can be as wild — or as tame — as you like. But it’s especially the place if you want thrills, chills and water action. Rent a party boat, hit the water park or tuck yourself away on the edge of the beach. “Upscale rustic” describes the décor of the spacious rooms in the Legacy Lodge ($189-$229), which caters to families and those without kids. Lakeview villas on the golf course and family-friendly lake houses are also available. Check out the “Packages” menu on the website to find lodging deals, from golf packages to “Sip and Zip,” which includes zip-lining, cocktails and breakfast for two (about $329 per night).
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A new “Love on the Lake” option for two (about $389 per night) includes a four-hour pontoon boat rental, use of a resort cart for four hours each day and breakfast. LanierWorld is a splash-happy wonderland for those who like plenty of crazy action and don’t mind crowds. This huge water park has Georgia’s largest wave pool and requires separate admission (adult daylong pass is $39.99). One of the new features: the CAT 4 Slide and Thunderbolt Zipline Experience, where riders on hard-bottomed tubes slide down a dry high hill, shoot out over the heads of those on a boardwalk and splash into the lake. Seriously. LanierWorld combo packages are an option for overnight guests. You can also skip the rides and hit just the beach ($10 weekdays, $15 weekends). For super-adventurous types, there’s Lake Lanier Canopy Tours ($30-$100 per person), with more than 8,500 feet of zipping along the lake’s scenic shoreline.
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Disney hit inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s Snow Queen. No doubt dozens upon dozens of little girls and boys will be on hand to belt their best “Let It Go.” The annual Fox Theatre event, which began in June, still has six movies to unreel for you
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as well as one Saturday morning of cartoons (10 a.m. Aug. 15) and an afternoon devoted to silent pictures (4 p.m. Aug. 16). Keep reading for the titles. Get tickets ($10 advance, $12 day of show) at the Fox box office on Peachtree Street, online or at 855.285.8499. The exception: Only reserved seats ($15 advance, $20 day of show) are available for the Aug. 2 sing-along of The Sound of Music. Tours of the Fox (limited to 20 people) are available before most screenings, and take guests through the projection booth, screening room, dressing rooms and onstage. Tours aren’t recommended for anyone age 7 or younger; ages 2 and under are not permitted. The tour is not ADA accessible and includes lots of steps, so beware. Also, tours must be purchased with a movie ticket ($35 total; $40 The Sound of Music). Parking ($5) is available in select Lanier lots near the theater while spaces are available. Contact the Fox for details. As is tradition, each screening begins with music from the Mighty Mo organ, a vintage cartoon and a sing-along. Can’t you almost smell the popcorn and hot dogs and see sudsy beer slapping the sides of flimsy plastic cups. All screenings start at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
JULY Jaws. July 16. Rated PG. This is a 40th anniversary screening of the 1975 thriller that made Americans everywhere afraid to go into the water. When a gigantic great white shark begins to menace a small island community, a police chief, a marine scientist and a grizzled fisherman set out to stop it. With Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss. (124 mins.) Fun fact: The mechanical shark used in the movie was never tested in the water before filming began. When put in at Martha’s Vineyard for the first time, it sank to the ocean floor. A team of divers had to retrieve it. The Breakfast Club. July 18. Rated R. A 30th anniversary screening of this 1985 Brat Pack classic. Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy play high school students — a jock, a nerd, the popular girl, etc. — bonding and bickering as they serve detention together. (97 mins.) Fun fact: The scene in which they all sit in a circle on the floor and tell stories about why they’re serving detention was unscripted. Director John Hughes told them to ad-lib. Also, Ally Sheedy’s dandruff was portrayed by grated Parmesan cheese. Yum. ATLANTA’S PERFORMING ARTS PUBLICATION 25
Ghostbusters. July 30. Rated PG. Three unemployed parapsychology professors (Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis) set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in this 1984 comedy-fantasy. Who you gonna call? With Sigourney Weaver. Note: Ramis died last February. (105 mins.) Fun fact: On the set, Aykroyd referred to the “Slimer” ghost as the ghost of “Saturday Night Live” colleague John Belushi, who’d died two years earlier. Aykroyd also ad-libbed most of his lines. What fun for the other actors!
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Braveheart. Aug. 15. Rated R. A 20th anniversary screening. When his secret bride is executed for assaulting an English soldier who tried to rape her, William Wallace (Mel Gibson) begins a revolt and leads Scottish warriors against the English tyrant who rules them. A highly fictitious retelling of the life of the real Scottish hero. (177 mins.) Fun fact: “Braveheart” was actually the nickname of Robert the Bruce (1306-1329), not William Wallace (1272-1305). It’s a tough business — Gibson could only get funding for the movie if he agreed to star. Frozen. 1 p.m. Aug. 29. Rated PG. La-dee-dah, a sing-along! When newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally uses her power to turn things to ice and her home into infinite winter, her sister, Anna, teams with a mountain man, his playful reindeer and a snowman to change the weather. Elsa is voiced by Kristen Bell; her songs are sung by Tony Award winner Idina Menzel (aka Adele Nazeem) as you just might know. Fun fact: The characters of Hans, Kristof, Anna and Sven are all named after Hans Christian Andersen. Say them quickly in sequence and see what we mean.
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the Americans managed to do what unhappy colonists worldwide could not: They expelled the British Empire. It didn’t happen overnight. It took eight painful years. But when Gen. George Washington captured Gen. Charles Lord Cornwallis at the Battle of Yorktown on Oct. 19, 1781, the conflict turned. Sea skirmishes continued, but Yorktown ended land-based fighting and helped convince British Parliament to sue for peace, which finally came with the 1783 Treaty of Paris. If your memory of this fascinating chapter in American history has dimmed, consider a trip to Historic Jamestown and Yorktown, Va., where the motto is “History Is Fun!” and nearby Colonial Williamsburg. You’ll find pioneer, Colonial and Revolutionary
AT LEFT: Go waterside to see Colonial-era ships and cannons (BOTTOM). The Patriot in Yorktown (TOP) can set you up with Segway and bikes.
War museums, artisans demonstrating 17th- and 18th-century crafts, historic battlegrounds, archaeological parks and other family-friendly attractions. It’s an excellent way to celebrate America’s birthday month while learning more about its earliest inhabitants, rebels and pioneers. DAY 1: JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT & YORKTOWN VICTORY CENTER, HISTORIC JAMESTOWNE Gain insight into the life and legacy of the first American settlers at the Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center (historyisfun.org). Inside the Victory Center, learn the real stories behind icons like Pocahontas, Chief Powhatan and John Smith as you visit chronologically arranged galleries that tell the story of America’s first permanent settlement. The Jamestown Settlement outside is an open-air living history museum that demonstrates how people lived in the 17th century. The reconstructed settlement, filled with historically accurate Native American and Colonial buildings and ships, features costumed tourism professionals, amateur historians and artisan craftspeople. Afterward, visit the real 1607 James Fort at Historic Jamestowne (historicjamestowne. org). Archaeologists have unearthed more than 2 million artifacts since discovering it 20 years ago. Choose a tour led by an archaeologist, park ranger or educator. Then dine at the Dale House Cafe (historicjamestowne.org/visit/planyour-visit/cafe/) overlooking the James River. DAY 2: YORKTOWN’S RIVERWALK LANDING AND BATTLEFIELD Revisit the 18th century at Yorktown’s Riverwalk Landing (yorkcounty.gov), where cannons still guard the James River and nearby
homes bear Revolutionary War scars. The milelong riverwalk features independent shops and waterfront restaurants, the Waterfront Museum, and Segway and boat tours. Active travelers might choose hiking, biking or jogging through nearby Yorktown Battlefield (nps.gov/york), which is lined with historic markers. Self-guided driving tours are another way to see the pivotal battle sites, 300-year-old trenches and other wartime mementos. The battlefield is part of the Colonial National Historical Park, which includes the Yorktown National Cemetery and historic homes. ATLANTA’S PERFORMING ARTS PUBLICATION 33
TOP: Yorktown Victory Center galleries are divided into decades, which you can navigate chronologically or by using this hallway to skip back and forth.
DAY 3: COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG Most visitors opt to stay in Williamsburg, which offers traditional hotels and bed-andbreakfast inns as well as historic guest homes in its Colonial district. Now known as “The Revolutionary City,” the 1920s restoration of Colonial Williamsburg (est. 1633, colonialwilliamsburg.com) began as a personal project of John D. Rockefeller Jr. What began with the renovation of one historic building became an obsession to restore the entire district to its pre-Revolutionary-era appearance. To do so, Rockefeller purchased every parcel of land and every structure in the city’s historic district, save one home, which remained a private residence for many years. Modern structures were replaced with historical replicas. He was able to restore 88 original structures, including Bruton Parish Church, where George Washington and Thomas Jefferson worshiped, and install 500 historic-looking buildings. Attractions include Merchant Square, with its concentration of shops and restaurants, and more than 20 daily and self-guided 34 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
IF YOU GO Fly into Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (flyphf.com), which is 20 minutes from the historic attractions, or Norfolk International Airport (norfolkairport.com), which is an hour’s drive from Williamsburg. Multiday packages including accommodations and tickets to Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown’s attractions. Go to visitwilliamsburg. com. Summer packages can include admission to Water Country USA and Busch Gardens.
tours. At the courthouse, visitors become participants in the re-enactment of historic court cases. Costumed “residents” explain how industries were affected by the Revolutionary War, talk about life in that era and teach kids how to garden in the Colonial Nursery. There’s also an art museum featuring American and British decorative arts and a full calendar of evening activities.
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ONE. MIDTOWN KITCHEN — Dine on fresh, seasonal American cuisine in a club-like atmosphere near Piedmont Park. 559 Dutch Valley Road, 404.892.4111, onemidtownkitchen.com. M PACES & VINE — The team behind intown Murphy’s expands to Vinings Jubilee with classic American comfort food crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Shared plates, fish, steaks. Wine-centric bar with craft cocktails. Weekday lunch, weekend brunch and dinner menus by celebrated Atlanta chef Ian Winslade (Murphy’s, W hotels, Bluepointe). 4300 Paces Ferry Rd, 404.205.8255, pacesandvine.com. V
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DINING GUIDE SOHO — American style bistro offers fish and seafood, beef, game and poultry, with gluten-free lunch and dinner options, plus their specially-priced Cobb Energy Centre theater menu will get you in and out with plenty of time to make the performance; just show your tickets to your server. Different weekly “wine and tapas” flights debut each Wednesday night. Vinings Jubilee, 4300 Paces Ferry Rd., 770.801.0069, sohoatlanta.com. V
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DINING GUIDE TAP — A gastropub offering easy-to-share pub fare and an extensive beer selection. The patio is a great place to chill after work. 1180 Peachtree St. N.E., 404.347.2220, tapat1180.com. M
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COPELAND’S OF NEW ORLEANS — Bayou fare, plus steak, chicken, pasta and sandwiches. Fresh desserts and pastries from the Cheesecake Bakery. Live Jazz Sunday brunch buffet. A favorite gathering spot for Saints fans. Libations include the “Pontchartrain Beach” martini. Lunch, brunch, dinner. Take-out available. 3101 Cobb Parkway, 770.612.3311, copelandsatlanta.com. V PARISH — New Orleans-inspired dishes served with a modern twist and a fully stocked raw bar. A N’awlins-inspired brunch is served on weekends. Downstairs, a takeaway market sells sandwiches, spices, pastries and beverages. 240 North Highland Ave. N.E., 404.681.4434, parishatl.com. OFW SOHO’s tempura calamari with a ginger-soy glaze (left). Falcons QB Matt Ryan is an eat-out kind of guy. You’ll often find him at Davio’s (above).
LA TAVOLA — Neighborhood hub for classic Italian comfort food has a cozy, exposed-brick interior & a back patio. 992 Virginia Avenue N.E., 404.873.5430, latavolatrattoria.com. M
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION THE THEATRE A fully restored 1929 “Movie Palace,” the Fox Theatre, with 4,665 seats, is a multiple-purpose facility, housing Broadway shows, ballet, symphonies, concerts, movies, and private corporate events. PRIVATE ROOMS The Fox Theatre has three private rental spaces, with accommodations for 25 to 1,200 guests. Our Egyptian Ballroom and Grand Salon are beautifully decorated and can be set up to your specifications. The Landmarks Lounge is adjacent to the lobby and is perfect for a small pre-show and intermission event. To book your “Fabulous Fox” evening, please call 404.881.2100 or visit us at www.foxtheatre.org. TICKET OFFICE The Fox Theatre Ticket Office is located in the arcade entrance to the theatre. The Ticket Office is open for walk up ticket sales Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., and Saturday,10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The Fox Theatre Ticket Office is not open on Sundays unless there is a performance. On event days, the Ticket Office opens two hours prior to show time. Doors to the Fox open one hour prior to show time. Tickets for all performances at the Fox may be purchased online at www.FoxTheatre.org, all Ticket Alternative outlets and all Atlanta-area Whole Foods Markets, by calling 855-285-8499, or by visiting the Fox Theatre Ticket Office in person during regular Box Office hours. GROUP SALES The Fox Theatre Group Sales Department offers discounts to Groups for most Broadway shows. The Group Sales office is open Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm. Call 404 881-2000 or email foxgroup@foxtheatre.org. CONCESSIONS Concession stands are located in the Spanish Room, main lobby, and on the mezzanine lobby level. RESTROOMS Restrooms are located off the Main Lobby (downstairs), Mezzanine Lobby levels, and the Gallery level. Accessible restroom facilities are located in the Spanish Room and Accessible/Family restrooms are located through the Office door in the main lobby. GIFT SHOP The Fox Theatre operates a gift shop selling history books, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and an assortment of other theatre-related merchandise. The gift shop is located in the Spanish Room. TOURS Fox Theatre Tours are conducted Mondays and Thursdays at 10 AM, 11 AM, noon and 1 PM. Saturday tours are offered at 10 AM and 11 AM. Fox Theatre Tours are guided by Fox employees well-versed in the Fox’s history, current events, awards, and upcoming shows. Tickets for Fox Theatre Tours are available at the Fox Theatre Ticket Office or online at www.foxtheatre.org. Special Tours can range from backstage to architectural to a school or college group. Please contact the Fox Theatre by calling 404.881.2100 to schedule your group tour. LOST AND FOUND Lost and found items are turned in to the Event Staff’s office. To check on lost items, please call 404-881-2119. Lost and found items will be retained for 30 days.
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EMERGENCY INFORMATION In the event of an emergency, and for your safety, please follow the directions provided by the Fox Theatre staff. SMOKING In accordance with the Fulton County Clean Air Ordinance, the Fox Theatre is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY The Fox Theatre strives to make events accessible to all guests. If you require assistance during your visit to the Fox Theatre please seek out or ask for one of our Accessible Ambassadors. These staff members are attired in the traditional Fox Theatre uniform however also have gold braid and white gloves to make them easier to see. The Fox Theatre offers the use of wheelchairs, listening devices and booster seats at no additional charge. Our Ambassadors will assist you to special restroom accommodations. Note: Steep Steps lead to all seats on the upper levels. For assistance needed or additional information on programs, please contact the Event Staff’s office at: 404-881-2119. TICKETS To purchase accessible seating at the Fox Theatre please call: 404-881-2016 Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM or on Saturday, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. A Fox Theatre Ticket Office Associate will be happy to help you. Ticket buyers may also visit the ticketing site at www.foxtheatre.org. PROGRAMS PROVIDED Opened Captioning Performance Sponsored in partnership through TDF (Theatre Development Fund).
ELEVATORS Elevators are located at the north end of each lobby. The elevators are available during all performances and make it possible to access each lobby without the use of stairs. Patrons should be aware that access to upper seating areas do involve stairs. PARKING Parking is available within a four-block radius in all directions of the Fox Theatre. Advanced reserved parking is available for sale at the Fox Ticket Office or by calling 855-285-8499. The Fox Theatre assumes no responsibility for vehicles parked in any of the privately owned parking lots operating in the Fox Theatre district. PERFORMANCE NOTES All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket in order to be admitted to the theatre. Not all events are suitable for children. Infants will not be admitted to adult programs/performances. Parents will be asked to remove children who create a disturbance. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the management, in conjunction with the wishes of the producers. Please turn off all pagers and cell phones prior to the beginning of each performance. Camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited. Backstage employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E.)
ETIQUETTE 1. Please arrive early. Latecomers may not be seated until intermission. 2. Take care of personal needs (drinks of water or restroom) before the performance begins. 3. Please silence or turn off all electronic devices, including cell phones, beepers, and watch alarms. We encourage you to share your experience at the Fox via social media, but please refrain from doing so or texting during performances; the glow from your device is distracting. 4. Most shows do not allow photography of any kind. Flash photography inside the theatre is never allowed as it is a distraction to those around you and a danger to the performers. 5. The overture is part of the performance. Please cease talking at this point. 6. Dear Lovebirds, when you lean your heads together, you block the view of the people behind you. Please consider the people that will be seated behind you when choosing whether or not to wear a hat or what hair style you choose. 7. Please refrain from talking, humming, or singing along with the show, except when encouraged to do so by the artist or show. 8. Please wait for an appropriate moment to dig something out of your pocket or bag. 9. Go easy with the perfume and cologne, many people are highly allergic. 10. If you need assistance during the show, please go to your nearest volunteer usher. If additional assistance is needed the usher will get the appropriate person to further help you. 11. Yes, the parking lot gets busy and public transportation is tricky, but leaving while the show is in progress or before the actors have taken their final bows is discourteous. Wait until it is over and then exit with the rest of the audience.
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STAFF
Allan C. Vella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President & C.E.O. Adina Alford Erwin . . . Vice President & General Manager Jeff Quesenberry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President & C.F.O. Jennifer S. Farmer . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Sales/Ballrooms Jay Forrester . . . Director of Concessions & Merchandising Elton Howze . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Information Systems Jamie Vosmeier . . . . . . . . Director of Ticket Sales & Service Shelly Kleppsattel . . . . . . . . . . Booking & Contract Manager Rick Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controller Rachel Bomeli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticket Office Manager Jon Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guest Experience Manager Nikki Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sales Manager Carmie McDonald . . . . Community Engagement Manager Shelby Moody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticket Sales Manager Dan Goldberger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-Commerce and Social Media Manager Amy Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Manager Len Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Manager Gary Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Carpenter Larry Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Flyman Scott Hardin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Property Master Ray T. Haynie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Electrician Cary Oldknow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Electrician Rodney Amos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Sound Engineer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Edward L. White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman Keith O Cowan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice Chairman Clara Axam, Robyn Barkin, Beauchamp Carr, Renee Dye, Sheffield Hale, John Holder, Edward Hutchison, Walt Huntley, Craig Jones, Jay Myers, Glen Romm
EMERITUS MEMBERS John Busby, Jr., Anne Cox Chambers, Pat Connell, Rodney Cook, Ada Lee Correll, Richard Courts, Jere Drummond, Richard Flinn, Julia Grumbles, Steve Koonin, Charles Lawson, Robert Minnear, Starr Moore, Joseph Myers, Edward Negri, Edgar Neiss, Joe Patten, Carl Patton, Herman Russell, Sylvia Russell, Nancy Simms, Preston Stevens, Alan Thomas, Clyde Tuggle, Carolyn Wills
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FOX FUN FACTS EXPERIENCE MAGIC BEYOND THE STAGE WITH A TOUR OF ATLANTA’S HISTORIC JEWEL If you’ve ever wondered what hidden treasures and long-buried stories lay behind the glowing marquee of the fabulous Fox, you have a way to discover all there is to know. This month marks the second anniversary of Fox Theatre tours, one of many ways the theater and its caretakers are keeping their promise to preserve and share the legendary space with all of Atlanta. Here’s what you need to know.
WHEN: Tours are at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Monday and Thursday. Also at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday.
COST: $18; $15 for members of the military and senior citizens; $5 ages 10 and under.
LENGTH: One hour. WHAT YOU’LL SEE: More than 10 mustsee locations throughout the theater space, backstage and onstage.
A CAVEAT: Tours can be canceled or modified as special events and matinees dictate. Here is just some of what you’ll learn as your tour progresses:
• Some of the more notable performers through the years included Elvis, the Rolling Stones, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga.
• The Fox was commissioned in 1928 by the Shriners, a fraternal organization, that wanted its own mosque-like headquarters in Atlanta.
• Patrons still enter through the entrance used by the first guests on the first opening day.
• The building took 18 months to complete, opening on Christmas Day in 1929.
• The Mighty Mo Organ that’s so much a part of the Fox experience is the largest working Moller theater organ in the world.
• The Fox was almost forced to close in the 1970s, as so many other movie palaces did, but Atlantans fought to save the landmark. Citizens collected pennies, wrote “SAVE THE FOX” messages on their phone bills (AT&T was interested in the site) and benefit concerts were held. 44 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
Purchase tickets at www.FoxTheatre. org/tours, at the Fox ticket office or call 855.285.8499. If you want to book a private or group tour of 20 people or more, please call the theater at 404.881.2100. For even more tour information, visit www.FoxTheatre.org.
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BONUS: You’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories and learn fun facts. Some may include ghosts.
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HENNESSY LEXUS Atlanta 5955 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. (770) 457-6800
Duluth 3383 Satellite Blvd. (770) 680-1000
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Smyrna 2750 Cobb Parkway SE (770) 428-9600
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