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Thursday May 3
HomeRun PR: A Public Relations Seminar for Non-Profits and Small Businesses. Leff & Associates and Arnold Neal Communications have announced a new public relations seminar designed to take non-profits and small businesses to a higher level of public relations expertise. HomeRun PR: A Public Relations Seminar for Non-Profits and Small Businesses is a one-day seminar, featuring sessions by top Atlanta public relations professionals and journalists from print, radio and television. The seminar will be held on Thursday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Petite Auberge Restaurant.
Tuesday May 8
The Spelman College Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement (LEADS Center) will bring together Mazie Ferguson, a great-grandniece of Mary McLeod Bethune, and Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, granddaughter of former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, to kickoff the premier conference for women of color. “A Conversation on Race, Class and Gender,” moderated by award-winning poet, playwright, and Spelman alumna Pearl Cleage, this conversation will underscore the triumphs brought forth by building bridges outside our own race. It also serves as the catalyst for continued bridge building among people of color. This year’s conference, “Building Bridges: Issues, Practices and Solutions,” continues to foster frank and engaging dialogue between women of diverse backgrounds. Additionally, it brings forward innovative methods to shape the environments of women of color. The three-day event takes places at Spelman College and the Cobb Galleria Centre respectively from May 8-10, 2007. Conference schedule and additional details including registration can be found online at www.spelmanwomenofcolorconf.com.
Wednesday May 9
A Dialogue on Europe with the Ambassadors of Germany and France. The Southern Center for International Studies invites you toA Dialogue on Europe. In Celebration of Europe Day and the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome featuring His Excellency Dr. Klaus Scharioth Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United States and His Excellency Jean-David Levitte Ambassador of France to the United States Moderated by
Peter C. White, President SCIS at the Atlanta History Center, McElreath Hall. 130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30305 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. Registration & Reception. 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Program. Prepayment is required. $25 General Admission $15 SCIS YPs and Faculty. Free Admission with ID for Full-time Students & School Teachers.
Thursday May 24
This dialogue will explore how metropolitan Atlanta’s population growth, increased number of wealthy families, and the shift in philanthropy and development from focusing solely on mega-givers to donors with “sufficient wealth” creates more donor diversity. In this new framework, there is a broader pool of potential donors and philanthropists – including individuals with generational, inherited and earned wealth. Come and learn about this emerging category of givers, and what will be required to engage and cultivate them. Members of the African American and Latino giving community (both philanthropists and philanthropy professionals) will share their perspectives and experiences.RSVP: snaapatl@aol.com Georgia Institute of Technology – Wardlaw Center - Gordy Ballroom. 8:00 am – 11:00 am.
, Executive Speaker Breakfast Series featuring Xernona Clayton, President, Trumpet Awards Foundation, Inc. What does it take to bring an idea to fruition? Join us for a conversation with one of Atlanta’s most influential executives’ to understand the dynamics and competencies involved with executing your ideas in a burgeoning city full of possibilities. 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (7:30 a.m. Breakfast served - 8:00 a.m. Program begins). The One-Ninety-One Club - 191 Peachtree Street, Suite 400. $35 includes breakfast buffet and validated parking. Special pricing available for 191 Club & Associate members.
RSVP: Non-Members: Letstalkllc@bellsouth.net or call (404) 212-0239
Club Members: Call (404) 222-0191 to RSVP
Ketchum South To Host 24-Hour Brainstorm Benefit. For a continuous 24 hours, beginning at noon EDT, on June 26, Ketchum South’s Atlanta office will bring together the city’s brightest public relations and marketing minds to donate creative strategy to seven yet-to-be-named philanthropic organizations. Participants include the staff of Ketchum South’s Atlanta and Dallas offices, marketing and communication professionals from Ketchum’s powerful roster of blue-chip clients, as well as guest brainstormers from the business, academic and non-profit community. Organizations interested in earning a slot in the Ketchum 24/7 Brainstorm can apply online at www.247brainstorm.com. Call for entries ends June 1; selected non-profits will be notified by June 8, 2007.
by Gene Kansas
Small town atmosphere just minutes from Atlanta’s
big city advantages. Historic park teeming with outdoor adventure.
Gracious turn-of-the-century-style homes sparking architectural
intrigue. Towering oaks shading pedestrian-friendly streets. Grant
Park – Atlanta’s largest historical district –
offers lucky homeowners a captivating lifestyle enriched by easy
access to I-75, I-85 and I-20, top-notch neighborhood amenities
and a host of leisure-time activities.
A smart mix of residents including artists, teachers, executives,
budding families and empty nesters craving low maintenance lifestyles
call Grant Park home. “Within the last five or six years we
have seen a dramatic increase in the number of young families living
in Grant Park,” says Bill Adams, president of Adams Realtors,
which has operated in Grant Park since 1979.
The neighborhood and community’s 131-plus-acre historic park
are named for Lemuel P. (L.P.) Grant, a Georgia Railroad civil engineer
who has been called the “Father of Atlanta.” From renovated
Folk Victorian, Craftsman Bungalow and English Vernacular Revival
to Single Shotgun, Double Shotgun and Queen Anne, Grant Park showcases
more than 100 years of architecturally distinct styles and trends.
Defined by gently rolling hills, majestic trees and native plantings
that add seasonal splashes of color, Grant Park offers sweeping
vistas of Atlanta’s skyline. “It’s Atlanta’s
oldest city park and one of its largest, premier green spaces,”
explains Philip Cuthbertson, executive director of the Grant Park
Conservancy, an organization dedicated to restoring, renovating
and preserving the park for generations to come.
The park’s intriguing mix of amenities attracts more than
two million visitors annually. For non-stop fun, visit Zoo Atlanta
and the famous Chinese Pandas. Explore historical Civil War venues
including Atlanta Cyclorama and Fort Walker. Rediscover nature in
all its glory. Jog, rollerblade, bike or stroll along tree-shaded
trails. Catch a soccer game at an athletic field. Play tennis, basketball
or swim. Romp with your children at the playground. Host a family
reunion. Or, picnic by the spring-fed pond.
As Atlantans flock to the city in search of an enhanced quality
of life, intown condominium developments like One Grant Park that
overlook breathtakingly beautiful green spaces have become a white-hot
commodity. “People want to get back to nature but still have
the convenience of city life,” says Gene Kansas, a local Atlanta
developer of the new, upscale condominium overlooking Grant Park.
“Living on a park is so refreshing. It’s almost like
a mini-vacation because of the psychological, physical and aesthetic
values,” explains Alida Silverman, long-time Atlanta parks
advocate. “Having a beautiful green space right outside
your door or visible from your window or balcony lifts your spirits,
extends your yard and creates a greater sense of space.” Adams
adds, “Historically properties on the park are more valuable
than other properties in the neighborhood.”
There are a host of great places to live in Grant Park. The Roosevelt
Lofts is a cool, young, hip place to rest your head and get some
culture with character along the way. Also under development is
Charles Brewer’s, formerly of Mindspring fame, Glenwood Park.
And, for an exclusive private residence one should definitely check
out One Grant Park (www.onegrantpark.com).
Of course there are also plenty of single family homes, chilled
out bungalows and craftsman cottages surrounding the park. Whatever
your taste, check out Grant Park, it’s a great place to call
home.
GET IN THE GRANT PARK GROOVE
Grant Park and its surrounding areas offer an exciting array of
year-round activities and special events designed for people of
all ages and interests. Whether you are a history buff, avid athlete
or nature lover, it’s time to get in the Grant Park groove.
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Atlanta Cyclorama – This must-see attraction
at Grant Park is home of the world’s largest painting, “The
Battle of Atlanta.” 404-624-1071
Atlanta Preservation Center Walking Tour of Grant Park –
Guided walking tours of historic structures and landmarks are offered
every Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. from March 1 – November
31. 404-876-2041
Fort Walker – Located inside Grant Park,
this historic landmark’s aboveground trenches are one of the
few remnants of a defensive line that helped withstand the attack
of the Union forces for six weeks. www.gpconservancy.org
Historic Oakland Cemetery – Atlanta’s
oldest burial ground featuring grandly scaled obelisks, mausoleums
and other Victorian cemetery art houses the remains of many prominent
people including Gone With The Wind author Margaret Mitchell and
legendary golfer Bobby Jones. 404-688-2107
Grant Park– Spend the day exploring this 131.5-acre
park replete with meandering trails, picnic facilities, historical
structures, athletic fields, tennis and basketball courts, children’s
play areas and a swimming pool. www.gpconservancy.org
Turner Field – Catch an Atlanta Braves game
or take a one hour guided tour of Turner Field that begins at the
Braves Museum and Hall of Fame. 404-522-7630
Zoo Atlanta – From giant pandas to lions,
and tigers, and bears (oh my!) – see hundreds of exotic animals
in naturalistic settings. Located at L.P. Grant Park. 404-624-5600
ANNUAL EVENTS
For additional information on festivals and other Grant Park happenings,
visit the Grant Park Neighborhood Association’s Website at
www.gpna.org.
Grant Park’s Homes and Gardens Tour –
This fabulous fall fundraiser showcases some of Atlanta’s
most unique and historical homes, and also includes a variety of
special events such as an artists’ market and cooking demonstrations.
Grant Park’s Moth Ball – What began
as a covered dish dinner twenty-something-years ago has morphed
into an annual extravaganza that celebrates the sights and sounds
of Grant Park.
RESOURCES
Gene Kansas Developments
Phone: 404-588-9511
Website: www.genekansas.com
One Grant Park
Phone: 404-588-9511
Website: www.onegrantpark.com
Grant Park Conservancy
Phone: 404-521-0938
Website: www.gpconservancy.org
Grant Park Neighborhood Association
Website: www.gpna.org
If you are in a chair like mine...I hurts and you
wanna stand up. If you were in a chair like the Netsurfer, you would
feel like you were sitting right in the captains chair in Star Trek.
It's the perfect cure for long hours in front of the 'puter... If
you can stay awake that is.
Watch + lighter = burnt pockets, or at least that
is how it would work out for me, could be a nice idea for the guy
who has everythin... Including asbestos pants.
Clumsy as a mofo with your CD's? Have a problem with
keepin you optical dicks in mint condition... Christ I know I do.
I've bought Homogeneic byBjork 4 times now... guess what "Joga"
is scratched again. WE NEED THESE THINGS!!!
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"To
Nap or Not to Nap" 
High
Cotton Comes to Harlem 
Like
it or Not--The new GA Flag 
What
happened was that Gov Barnes wants more national business in his
backyard. The Gov revived the GA film commission and the man wants
attention. (The good green kind) The NCAA was making contingency
plans to move the 2002 Final Four (good green stuff) from Atlanta
to another city pending the flag issue. I said the flag issue. They
are going to make a decision in April after the GA leg session ends
in March.
Living
in the lost land 
"And
the winner is"....Jessie Jackson