The Local Scene
On Tap for July
July 4: Peachtree Road
Peachtree Road Race
Each year on Independence Day 55,000 runners gather at Lenox Mall to run 6.2 miles south on Peachtree in the largest 10K road race in the world. Along the way, they are cheered by 150,000 spectators and aided by more than 3,000 dedicated volunteers. The course of the 39th running of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race will add one additional turn to the route from previous years to a new finish line at the intersection of Juniper and Ponce de Leon in midtown Atlanta. For more information www.atlantatrackclub.org
July 4, 5, 6: Atlanta Civic Center
Atlanta Pride Festival
This year’s Atlanta Pride Festival will be held at the Atlanta Civic Center complex. The Festival will utilize both indoor and outdoor space. One of the largest Pride events in the US, the Atlanta Pride Festival’s parade will be held on July 6 on the last day of the three-day celebration. The parade kicks off on at 1 p.m. at the intersection of 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue, a change in location from past years. The parade will travel west on 10th Street, turn south on Peachtree Street and then turn east on Ralph McGill Boulevard. The parade will end at the entrance site to the Atlanta Pride Festival on Ralph McGill at the Atlanta Civic Center. For more information, go to www.atlantapride.org.
July 4: Lenox Square
July 4th celebration
Put on your red, white and blue, and head to Lenox Square! Activities for the whole family include the Kid Zone, featuring giant slides, a rock wall, face painters, balloon artist, an obstacle course and more. The 49th annual and largest fireworks display in the Southeast begins at approximately 9:40 p.m. A diverse live entertainment lineup beginning at 6 p.m. at the main stage includes the following: A1A Band, The Original and Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show; 7:30 p.m.- Party On The Moon, performing favorite party songs; 9 p.m. - Miss America, performing patriotic songs; 9:05 p.m. - Headliner Ashton Shepherd. www.lenoxsquare.com
July 9: Lakewood Amphitheatre
The Vans Warped tour
The Vans Warped Tour returns this summer with another solid lineup. The Warped Tour is America's longest-running touring festival, breaking up-and-coming indie talent as well as showcasing established artists for the past 13 years. It has played a major role in bringing punk-rock/skate/action sports culture from the underground to the forefront of American youth culture. Among the dozens of bands confirmed to appear include Reel Big Fish, Against Me and The Lordz. There are many more performers along with tons of skaters and BMX riders. For ticket and show info visit: www.warpedtour.com
July 18: Wild Bill’s in Duluth
fight night
Fight Night comes again to Wild Bill’s Friday July 18 for a line-up of no less than 10 great fights. Wild Bill’s Fight Night is a display of top mixed martial arts fighting live in the ring. This event is headlined by Knuckle-Ups own Frank Millsap (as shown in photo) and Dan Lauzon of Team Aggression. Fights start at 8:30 PM. You must be 18 and up to attend. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations or by calling the Wild Bill’s Fight Line at 404.626.2126. For more information visit www.fullthrottlemma.com or www.wildbillsatlanta.com.
July 18 -27: Multiple Locations
National Black Arts Festival
The National Black Arts Festival is celebrating its 20th Anniversary. The 2008 NBAF features a multitude of art and culture offerings, including: The Artist Market at its new home at the Georgia World Congress Center; the Children’s Education Village; Pan African Film Festival; Friday Night Jazz at the High; World Music Festival at Centennial Olympic Park; Funk Jazz Kafe; Summer Institute; and Ebb and Flow: The Next Generation of Poets Speak. Tickets for festival events are available on the web at www.nbaf.org or by calling the Woodruff Arts Center at 404-733-5000.
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