1) The Graphic Imperative continues at the Museum of Design Atlanta.
2) Brad Thor discusses his book, The Apostle, at Eagle Eye Book Shop.
3) Brett Butler performs at Laughing Skull Lounge.
4) The Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge hosts Crash Test Comedy.
5) The Art of Mothusi Sejakgomo opens at the Auburn Avenue Research Library.
(Image courtesy Museum of Design Atlanta)
1) Woodruff Arts Center begins its free Nights on the Piazza series with Nerdkween, Tealights and Hope for Agoldensummer.
2) Paul Butler discusses his book, Let’s Get Free: A Hip-Hop Theory of Justice, at A Cappella Books.
3) The Richard and Sal Show comes to Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge.
4) 5 Seasons Brewing Company hosts Trifecta of Georgia Beerdom.
5) Screen on the Green is back at Centennial Olympic Park this week with Dreamgirls.
(Photo by Bartram Nason)
1) Stanton Moore plays the Masquerade.
2) Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge hosts its monthly Movie Lounge.
3) Eagle Eye Book Shop celebrates Phillip DePoy’s latest, The King James Conspiracy, with a book release party.
4) Moore in America continues at Atlanta Botanical Garden.
5) The Brothers Bloom continues at United Artists Tara Cinema.
(Photo by Amy Opoka)
The rumors are true, the Highland Inn did indeed suffer a two alarm fire last night (Thurs., Feb.), but reports that it burned to the ground are greatly exaggerated.
According to Valerie Culkin — who books music for the downstairs Ballroom Lounge — there was an electrical fire that broke out due to a short in a wall on the main floor. The fire started in a wall socket. The room was vacant and an electrician has since examined the socket in question and reportedly said that sometimes it just happens.
A walk around the perimeter of the building reveals that there are no signs of fire damage to the exterior. “I think the media made it out to be much worse than it really was,” said property manager Steve Harvey.
The small Midtown Atlanta hotel, on North Highland Ave. near North Avenue also houses a restaurant, a ballroom and business offices.
Atlanta Fire Officials tell 11Alive News, second alarm units and crews were added as a precaution. The fire caused damage to four rooms and other rooms have smoke and water damage. Several residents required assistance from the Red Cross.
There were no injuries and the cause is under investigation.
1) Cirque Dreams Jungle Tour begins at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
2) Col. Bruce Hampton & the Quark Alliance play Smith’s Olde Bar.
3) Lamar Dodd continues at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia Midtown.
4) The Black Lips play 529.
5) Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge hosts Low End Theory Beat Lounge.
(Photo by Carol Rosegg)
Local bands and DJs are coming together to raise funds and awareness after a Dec. 3 home invasion in the Poncey-Highland neighborhood rattled both the community and Atlanta music scene.
On Thursday night at 9 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom on North Highland Avenue, the Gaye Blades — which includes members of the Black Lips — and Noot d’ Noot, along with a “special surprise guest,” will headline a night of raffle giveaways to benefit local musician and DJ Chris Devoe and community activist Rachael Spiewak of SoPo Bicycle Co-op. Guest DJs will also spin records throughout the night.
Criminal Records, Youngblood Gallery, Sweetgrass Salon, Charis Books & More and other local businesses are contributing items for the raffle.
“Our tagline for the event is ‘It’s a neighborhood watch,’” says Suzy Moran, one of the fundraiser organizers. “We want it to be a benefit [for the victims], but also a way for the community to come together.”
Organizers are requesting a $5 donation at the door to help the victims.
1) Gentleman Jesse and His Men, Beat Beat Beat, Poison Arrows and the Terrible Twos play the Drunken Unicorn.
2) Rabbi Salkin teaches you how to cope with the economic crisis at Winter Companies.
3) DJ Dookie Platters serves it up at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge.
4) Rachael Ray brings her Big Orange Book to the Borders in Marietta.
5) The Plastic Lennon Band pays tribute to John Lennon at Smith’s Olde Bar.
(Photo by Laura Hull)
