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Welcoming Obama: Inauguration celebrations in Atlanta
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On Jan. 20, 2009, we will have a new President. This historical and memorable event is cause for celebration. Here are as many of those celebrations as I could find. Join in on one or more of them.
Q100
The Bert Show and Comcast present Inauguration Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park!
On Tuesday, January 20th, be part of history with the Bert Show and Q100 and watch Barack Obama become the 44th President of the United States.
Two (2) large LED screens are being erected in Centennial Olympic Park so you can watch our new President take the Oath of Office. The park opens at 10am. Get there early as space is limited.
The event is rain or shine! Bring your blanket or a chair to sit on. Food and beverages will be sold at the park. Please leave pets, glass, signage, and alcohol at home.
There are plenty of pay lots around the park, but your best bet might be to take MARTA to Civic Center, Peachtree Center, or the CNN Center stations.
Can’t make it downtown? Watch the events unfold on CNN, Comcast Channel 34. Or watch it on line at www.cnn.com!
Be a part of history at Inauguration Atlanta with Comcast, Peachtree TV, the Bert Show, and Q100!
Obama Inauguration Celebration
7:00PM to 11:00PM
Georgia International Convention Center
2000 Convention Center Concourse
College Park, GA
770-997-3566
Celebrate one of the most important moments in American history.
The Greater Atlanta Gala captures the spirit of the inauguration without the cost and crowds of DC.
- Lavish Reception
- Live Music and Entertainment
- Dancing
- Champagne Toast
- Networking/Exhibit Space Available
$75 per person
$140 per couple
Black Tie Optional
Borders Books
Sat. 1/17 2:00 p.m.
Family-friendly event features art activities, games, a scavenger hunt and an official oath ceremony. Event takes place at all Borders bookstores in metro Atlanta. Call your local Borders for details.
All metro-Atlanta Borders Book Stores. FREE
Red, White & Black Presidential Inauguration Ball
Sun, 1/18 9:00 pm
Me'lange Upscale Bistro Lounge
2077 Northlake Parkway
Tucker GA 30084
Tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Barack Obama features dancing, buffet, entertainment, and door prizes. Reservations recommended. Formal attire.
Info: 770-736-3490
Cost: $30
http://www.melangeatl.com/
Viewing at Centennial Olympic Park
Tue, 1/20 10:00 am
Centennial Olympic Park
265 Centennial Olympic Park Drive N.W.
Atlanta GA 30313
Ceremony will be shown on two large LED screens at the park. No glass, alcohol, signage or pets will be allowed at the event and all bags are subject to search. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Paid street and lot parking is available nearby. Via MARTA: Within walking distance from Five Points, Peachtree Center, and Philips Arena/Dome/GWCC stations.
Info: 404-222-7275
Cost: Free
http://www.centennialpark.com/
Presidential Inauguration Viewing
Doors open at 11 a.m., ceremony begins at 12 p.m. Jan. 20.
The City Center
6502 Gresham St.
Union City GA 30291
Concessions available. Limited seating.
Info: 404-422-3023
Cost: Free
http://www.thecitycenter.net/
Celebrating Change: A Feminist Inauguration Day Gathering
Tue, 1/20 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Kavarna
707 East Lake Drive
Decatur GA 30030
Presented by Charis Books & More and Atlanta WAND (Women's Action for New Directions.)
Info: 404-371-1113
Cost: Free
http://www.instantkavarna.com/site.php?content=home
Presidential Inauguration Viewing
Tue, 1/20 11:30 am
Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
441 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta GA 30307
In the high definition theater.
Info: 404-865-7100
Cost: Free - Theater admission is free
http://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/
Inaugural Watch Party
Tue, 1/20 10:00 am
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church
566 Whitlock Ave.
Marietta GA 30064
Inauguration will be viewed in the sanctuary. Food provided. Reservations recommended.
Info: 770-428-3681
Cost: Free. Donations accepted.
http://www.pleasantgrovechurch.org/
Inauguration of a New President: Teen Discussions
Tue, 1/20 4:00 pm
Atlanta-Fulton Library-Dogwood Branch
1838 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway N.W.
Atlanta GA 30318
Teens talk about national politics.
http://www.afpls.org/
404-792-4961
FREE
Presidential Inauguration Viewing Party
Tue, 1/20 10:00 am
Clayton State University
2000 Clayton State Blvd.
Morrow GA 30260
http://a-s.clayton.edu/mlking/
678-466-4000
FREE
Inauguration Party: "It's A Brand New Day!"
Tue, 1/20 7:00 pm
Little Shop of Stories
133A East Court Square
Decatur GA 30030
Reading and a performance by "The Peavine Creek String Band."
http://littleshopofstories.com/
404-373-6300
FREE
Inauguration Viewing Party
Tue, 1/20 11:00 am
Morehouse College
830 Westview Drive S.W.
Atlanta GA 30314
http://www.morehouse.edu/events/2009/kingcelebration.html
404-681-2800
FREE
Presidential Inauguration Viewing Party
Tue, 1/20 11:00 am
Torch Theaters
2244 Panola Road
Lithonia GA 30058
678-418-9843
Cost: Free, but ticket is required and must be picked up in advance at the theater
Yes We Can, Yes We Did
7-10 p.m. Jan. 20. Inauguration can be viewed noon-2 p.m. at Tony's Bar and Grill, 2590 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Duluth.
Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center
246 Perimeter Center Parkway N.E.
Atlanta GA 30346
Presidential inauguration celebration includes a reception, open bar, buffet and door prizes.
Info: 770-559-1306
Cost: $25; $20 advance; $35 couples. Inauguration viewing at Tony's Bar and Grill is free to attend.
Presidential Inauguration Party
Tue, 1/20 7:00 pm - 12 Midnight
The Centre @ Arbor Connection
7475 Douglas Blvd., Suite 100A
Douglasville GA 30135
For ages 25 and older.
Info: 404-428-9831
Cost: $20; $15 advance
http://www.thearborconnection.com/
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