Track 1: Enhancing your Economic Impact (a.k.a. Where to Shop in Atlanta!)

In keeping with the idea of using tracks for extracurricular activities outside of the Forum, we are providing you with a list of shopping centers/excursions that you may want to schedule while in Atlanta. These shopping centers are open for you at 10:00 a.m. each morning and usually close at 9:00 p.m. You will want to check-in with the Local Arrangements Hospitality Table for more information. From unique boutiques to upscale shopping malls to bargain-happy outlets, we are bringing a world class experience to you, our AIR family.

Within walking distance of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis:

Saturday, May 30:
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Mall at Peachtree Center
225 Peachtree Street Northeast, Suite 200
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Phone: 404-654-1265
Come & explore over 70 shops, restaurants & services in the heart of Downtown Atlanta! Sites & shops include Brooks Brothers, Pendleton, B. Dalton, Wolf Camera, Benihana, & more! If you take MARTA from the airport, you will exit at Peachtree Center and pass right through the mall area. It’s literally a two-minute walk from the hotel to some great shopping. Please visit www.peachtreecenter.com for more information.

Sunday, May 31:
10:00 a.m. – until
Underground Atlanta
50 Upper Alabama Street, Suite 007
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Phone: 404-523-2311
Located in the Heart of Downtown, Underground Atlanta is bustling with activity, day or night. Enjoy daily entertainment by Atlanta’s talented residents, caricature drawings and fortune telling, homemade candy, delicious dining and souvenir shopping. Learn of Atlanta’s past on a guided history tour, From Civil War to Civil Rights. After dark, enjoy clubs and restaurants in Kenny’s Alley for a night of pure entertainment. Experience It All on the original streets of Atlanta. Over six blocks of shopping, dining, history and entertainment! Please visit www.underground-atlanta.com for more information.

A Short Drive from the Atlanta Marriott Marquis:

Monday, June 1:
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Atlantic Station
171 17th Street, Suite 1650
Atlanta, Georgia 30363
Phone: 404-876-2616
One of the hottest areas of Atlanta! Just a few minutes north of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlantic Station is home to an upscale retail/entertainment district. It counts a number of well-known names among its tenants, including Dillard's, Banana Republic, IKEA, Old Navy, Pier 1 Imports, Gap, Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Ann Taylor and Victoria's Secret. Atlantic Station in Atlanta is also home to a variety of fine restaurants and casual eateries offering everything from pizza to sushi to strip steaks. Entertainment options at Atlantic Station include Regal Cinema 16. There’s something for everyone at Atlantic Station. Please visit www.shopatlanticstation.com and www.atlanticstation.com for more information.

Tuesday, June 2:
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Virginia Highland
P.O. Box 8266
Atlanta, Georgia 31106
Phone: 404-918-0285
Virginia Highland is acclaimed for its diverse and unique shopping. Trend-setting apparel, classic to kitschy antiques, folk and pop art, whimsical decorative accessories, natural linens, rare cigars, distinctive art books, gourmet kitchenwares, fine woodworking and gardening tools, unusual fresh flowers, gelatos, unique contemporary, antique or traditional furniture, do-it-yourself pottery, full-service day spas, fashionable salons – all are just a few of the extensive retail offerings. Virginia Highland is located 5 minutes northeast of downtown Atlanta. From either Peachtree Street or the I-75/85 Connector, take 10th Street east several blocks to the end at Monroe Drive. Turn right on Monroe. At the first traffic light take a left on Virginia Avenue. Go to the second traffic light, Highland Avenue, the heart of Virginia Highland. Please visit www.virginiahighland.com for more information.

A Short Train Ride (Stop N-7) from the Atlanta Marriott Marquis:

Wednesday, June 3:
10:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m.
Lenox Square-Phipps Plaza
3393 Peachtree Road, Northeast
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone: 404-233-6767
This trip is for the serious shopper! An important Atlanta landmark and the "town square" of Buckhead for more than 45 years, Lenox Square is the Southeast's premiere shopping experience. Offering more choices since 1959, Lenox Square is the Southeast's premier shopping destination. Lenox Square is anchored by Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus and Macy's, and features nearly 250 specialty stores - shops like Anthropologie, BCBG, Bobby Jones, Burberry, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Cartier, David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade, Kiehl's Since 1851, Hermes, Polo Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, Shabby Chic, St. John, and Zara. Phipps Plaza is as upscale as you can get! It is Atlanta's unique retail destination for world class shopping, fine dining & state of the art AMC movie complex. Shop Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co., Nike Town, Versace, Jeffrey and more. If you had to choose one shopping experience while here in Atlanta, this would be the one! Please visit www.simon.com for more information.

To get you thinking about further enhancing your economic impact in Atlanta, we invite you to explore the North Georgia Premium Outlets in Dawsonville, GA. The outlet is about an hour north of the hotel and is Georgia’s first and only premium outlet center. This center offers current-season merchandise from 140 stores. The Atlanta Link offers a Shopping Shuttle, which transports you from downtown hotels. There are other venues as well to consider that will get you out of the hotel and exploring beyond the Atlanta Perimeter. These bargain bonanzas are located within an hour of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Check out their Web sites for more information:
North GA Premium Outlets: www.premiumoutlets.com
Discover Mills: www.simon.com
Tanger Outlet Centers: www.tangeroutlet.com/commerce (Northeast of Atlanta) or
www.tangeroutlet.com/locustgrove (South of Atlanta off of I-75)
Prime Outlets: www.primeoutlets.com(Northwest of Atlanta)

Track 2: Family Fun!

Are you thinking about bringing your family to Atlanta in May? If so, there are so many fun activities for all ages…from the world’s largest aquarium to the World of Coca-Cola and from CNN to City Segway Tours, we have something for everyone in the great city of Atlanta! All of these activities are within walking distance of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis and many of them are located within a few steps of each other so you can plan accordingly. Here’s a sample:

Saturday, May 30:
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30313
Phone: 404-581-4000
Dive into a one-of-a-kind aquatic experience at the world’s largest aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium! Get up close with gentle whale sharks, toothy sand tiger sharks, graceful beluga whales, playful sea otters and aquatic animals from around the globe. With the largest collection of aquatic animals, you are sure to see things you’ve never seen before! Please visit www.georgiaaquarium.org/airweb to receive a discounted ticket price for AIR members.

Sunday, May 31:
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The New World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker Street Northwest
Atlanta, Georgia 30313-1807
Phone: 800-676-2653
From a multi-sensory 4-D theater, a marvelously restored 1880s soda fountain, a one-of-a-kind World of Coca-Cola glass bottle produced in a real, live bottling line, to an opportunity to sample nearly 70 different beverages from around the world, you’ll experience something inviting around every corner. Please visit www.worldofcoca-cola.com for more information.

Monday, June 1:
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, Northwest
Atlanta, Georgia 30313
Phone: 404-659-5437
Located on Centennial Olympic Park, Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta features hands-on, colorful exhibits and activities where children can discover, imagine and explore as they learn how things work in their world. Whether it’s building a sandcastle, painting on the walls, or exploring the latest exhibit, children will discover why it’s the smart place to play. Please visit www.imagineit-cma.orgfor more information.

Tuesday, June 2:
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Inside CNN Atlanta
1 CNN Center
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Phone: 404-827-2300
Journey into the heart of CNN Worldwide and get an up-close look at global news in the making. Inside CNN is a 55-minute guided walking tour with exclusive, behind the- scenes views of Atlanta’s CNN studios and an exciting glimpse of news and broadcasting in action from the world headquarters of CNN. Please visit www.cnn.com/tour/atlanta for more information.

Wednesday, June 3:
10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
City Segway Tours
50 Upper Alabama Street
Suite 256
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Phone: 404-588-2274
This is, by far, one of the most fun and offbeat things to do in Atlanta! Cruise through beautiful parks and downtown Atlanta sidewalks while receiving a great historical and informational orientation of the city. The Segway is the first of its kind: a self-balancing personal transportation device designed to operate in any pedestrian environment. Please visit www.citysegwaytours.com for more information.

Track 3: The Magical History Tour

For you history buffs out there and for the parents who want to provide “teachable moments” for their children, Atlanta has plethora of activities for you! Atlanta is still a relatively young city but there are so many elements of its history that are available to you when you join us for the Forum in the spring! Take note of the following opportunities to soak up Atlanta’s unique heritage. Most locations are within a one-mile radius of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta or a short train-ride via the Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA).

Saturday, May 30:
10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.
The Fabulous Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Phone: 404-688-3353
(Less than 1 mile north of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis)
Atlanta's Fox Theatre was originally the Yaarab Temple Shrine Mosque and was designed in the late 1920s as headquarters for the 5,000-member Shriners organization. It was a beautifully outlandish, opulent, grandiose monument to the heady excesses of the pre-crash 1920s, a mosque-like structure complete with minarets, onion domes, and an interior decor which was even more lavish than its facade. The Fox Theatre stands today as a fiercely protected landmark and a nationally acclaimed theater; having survived depression, mortgage foreclosure, bankruptcy, competition, television, real estate development, and above all, age. The Fox Theatre is an impeccably intact and aggressively preserved landmark that has been designated a National Historic Landmark (the highest national ranking), listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Fox Theatre is also a Georgia Museum Building (the most prestigious statewide ranking). Special Note: Treat yourself to the Broadway show “Jersey Boys”, the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The show will be at the Fox Theatre during the Forum. Tickets start at $22.00 and are available for matinees on Saturday and Sunday as well as evening shows. Please visit www.foxtheatre.org for more information.

Sunday, May 31:
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Underground Atlanta
50 Upper Alabama Street, Suite 007
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Phone: 404-523-2311
(Less than 1 mile south of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis)
Located in the Heart of Downtown, Underground Atlanta is bustling with activity, day or night. From Civil War to Civil Rights is Underground’s Guided History Tour. Learn about how Atlanta began and what life was like in the 1800s. Tours on Sunday are at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Before the tour, get a bite to eat at The Waffle House, an Atlanta dining institution that’s known for great coffee, the best waffles ever and scattered, smothered and covered hash browns! Best of all, you won’t empty your wallet to find out why it’s “America’s Place to Eat!” Please visit www.underground-atlanta.com for more information.

Monday, June 1:
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
450 Auburn Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30312
Phone: 404-331-6922
(1 mile east of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis)
The area of Sweet Auburn served as the thriving center of Black enterprise in Atlanta from the 1890s through the 1940s, and is the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. At the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, explore his birth home, visitor center, historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, and The King Center. This tour is “must-see” for everyone! It will quite literally leave you breathless, reflective, and so proud of the man who led the Civil Rights movement. If you must choose one thing to do in Atlanta, this is it! Afterward you tour the King site, stroll back to the hotel through the Sweet Auburn historic district, grab a cup of coffee and a piece of sweet potato cheesecake at the Sweet Auburn Bread Company. This cheesecake is so good, former President Bill Clinton made a special trip just to try it! Please visit www.nps.gov for more information.

Tuesday, June 2:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Georgia State Capitol Building
431 Capitol Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Phone: 404-463-4536
(1 mile south of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis)
Atlanta is the state capitol of Georgia and has its own “Capitol Hill” to prove it. As listed on the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places: “Constructed between 1884 and 1889, this monumental neoclassical structure with its gilded dome is the perfect expression and symbol for the capitol of the ‘New South’ as Atlanta considered itself to be after the Reconstruction. Along with many state capitols, its design and form follow architectural precedents established by the United States Capitol.” Guided tours are available Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Please visit www.sos.ga.gov for more information.

Wednesday, June 3:
10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road, Northwest
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
Phone: 800-219-5112
(A 30 minute train/bus ride north of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis)
Walk in wondering and walk out in wonder! Explore the history of the South through award winning exhibitions, including one of the country's largest exhibitions on the Civil War. Tour the 1845 Tullie Smith Farm and the 1928 Swan House mansion, stroll through 33 acres of beautiful gardens and trails and don't miss the new Centennial Olympic Games Museum. Jump on MARTA for this extraordinary experience. Take MARTA north to the Lenox rail station. Transfer to bus #23 to Peachtree and West Paces Ferry Road. Walk three blocks west on West Paces Ferry Road, and you will reach the pedestrian entrance in front of the Atlanta History Center. MARTA bus #23 continues north to the Buckhead and Lenox stations and south to the Arts Center station. This bus runs daily approximately every 11 minutes. Please visit www.atlantahistorycenter.com for more information.

Track 4: Get Out of Town!

While this year’s Forum will be in the heart of downtown Atlanta, there are plenty of fun things to do that are within an hour of the hotel. You’ll have some down time to take advantage of fun outside of the Forum but if you’re bringing your family, these activities will be especially appealing.

Saturday, May 30:
Noon; 1:00 p.m.; 2:00 p.m.; 4:00 p.m.; 5:00 p.m.
Château Élan Winery
100 Tour De France
Braselton, Georgia 30517
Phone: 800-233-WINE (9463)
Drive time: 45 minutes north of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Cost: $10.00
Château Élan Winery & Resort is a 3,500-acre resort 40 minutes north of Atlanta with lush vineyards, a 16th century style French Château, and a full production winery with tours and tastings. In addition to the AAA Four Diamond 322-room Inn, Château Élan is also home to the renowned European Spa, 63 holes of championship golf, seven distinctive restaurants, Culinary Studio and cooking school. Tour the winery, stomp the grapes, take home a bottle of wine with a label custom-made for you! Whether you’re a wine-snob or a novice, the tours are informative and the wine tastings are fabulous. This is a unique option that will make your “Get Out of Town” time a memorable event! Please visit www.chateauelan.com for more information.

Sunday, May 31:
10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Six Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside Parkway, Southeast
Austell, Georgia 30168
Phone: 770-948-9290
Drive time: 25 minutes west of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Cost: $30.00 per person (advance purchase online) plus parking ($15.00 per vehicle)
Just in case you’re bringing the family, how about a ride on the Great American Scream Machine? No, it’s not a cab ride through downtown Atlanta… it’s Six Flags Over Georgia, the South’s premier family theme park! Looking for thrills? Well, you'll find plenty! In fact, you'll find some of the fastest, tallest, wildest, gut-wrenchingest rides in the country-including a few record-breakers. If you’ve got pint-sized thrill seekers, Six Flags has the day planned for you too! They have tons of great fun for little ones to enjoy on their own and with parents. These rides spin, fly and promise to take kids on magical journeys that are perfect for their height and age. Please visit www.sixflags.com for more Information.

Monday, June 1:
Dawn to Dusk
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Chattahoochee River Fun!
1978 Island Ford Parkway
Atlanta, Georgia 30350
Phone: 678-538-1200
Drive Time: 45 minutes north of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Cost: $3.00 to enter the park; varies based on activity
Sixteen recreation areas along a 48-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River have been designed to conserve the river and provide outdoor entertainment for the whole family. The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area offers several outdoor activities including kayaking, fishing, rafting, canoeing, picnics and evening family programs. Please visit www.nps.gov for more information.

Tuesday, June 2:
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Attractions)/ Laser Show starts at 9:30 p.m.
Stone Mountain Park
U.S. Highway 78 East, Exit 8
Stone Mountain, Georgia 30087
Phone: 770-498-5690 or 800-401-2407
Drive Time: 35 minutes east of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Cost: $8.00 park entrance fee per vehicle; attraction prices vary
Stone Mountain Park is home to the world’s largest piece of exposed granite rock and is the state’s most visited attraction. With more than 3,200 acres of natural beauty, the park offers families recreational activities, special events, lodging and camping. Plus, there’s the Sky Hike, the largest family adventure course in the treetops. Also see the Skyride, Paddlewheel Riverboat, Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard, The Great Barn, Scenic Railroad, Ride the Ducks, Great Locomotive Adventure, Golf, museums and the 1870s town of Crossroads® which includes live shows, craft demonstrations, shopping and dining. The digitally-remastered LaserShow Spectacular highlights musical scores featuring well-known themes from Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones and High School Musical. With added displays of laser lights, graphics, characters and fireworks, this new show is bigger and better than ever! Please visit www.stonemountainpark.com for more information.

Wednesday, June 3:
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Yellow River Game Ranch and Kangaroo Conservation Center
4525 Highway 78
Lilburn, Georgia 30047
Phone: 770-972-6643
Drive Time: 40 minutes east of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Cost: $8.00 (ages 12 and up); $7.00 (ages 2-11); Free (Under age 2)
Located just two and one-half miles east of Stone Mountain on Highway 78, the Yellow River Game Ranch offers a magnificent photo opportunity and a chance to meet wildlife on a close and personal basis. The Kangaroo Conservation Center is America’s Aussie Adventure, home to the largest population of kangaroos outside of Australia. Explore the rustic trail where newborn fawns are a delightful favorite during the summer months-- feed deer who come right up to greet you! Huge bears stand up for special treats and our overhead "catwalk" allows an extraordinary view of a very feline cougar. You'll have our animals eating out of your hand- literally! Please visit www.yellowrivergameranch.com for more information.

Track 5: SportsZone

So you like the thrill of competition, huh? Atlanta is a sports lover’s dream! Whether you’re a spectator or a participant, there’s something here for you to do. While you’re thinking about it, SAVE THE DATE on June 2nd because that’s the evening that AIR has reserved a block of seats to see the Atlanta Braves take on the Chicago Cubs.

Saturday, May 30:
10:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m.
Atlanta Motor Speedway-Jeff Gordon Racing School
1283 Highway 19-41
Hampton, Georgia 30228
Phone: 770-707-7904
Drive time: 45 minutes south of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Cost: $129.00 and up for driving school / $5.00 to tour track facility
Have the need for speed? Looking for the perfect gift? Feeling adventurous? The Jeff Gordon Racing School and Mario Andretti Racing School offer an unforgettable and thrilling racing experience. For the NASCAR enthusiast, the Jeff Gordon Racing School places you in the driver's seat of a real NASCAR race car to take the checkered flag. Mario Andretti Racing School, "World's Fastest Driving Experience" puts you behind the wheel in Indy-Style race cars, or experience the excitement of a road course in Formula 2000 race cars, race prepped BMW Z3 's or BMW 318i. If driving these cars wasn't thrilling enough, add the fact that you'll be taking laps on one of the world's premiere superspeedways at Atlanta Motor Speedway! Please visit www.andrettigordon.com and www.atlantamotorspeedway.com for more information.

Sunday, May 31:
Various Tee Times available through Last Minute Tee Times
Bobby Jones Golf Course
384 Woodward Way
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
Phone: 404-355-1009
Drive time: 10 minutes north of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Cost: $25.50 to $40.50
Atlanta hosts its share of world-class golf tournaments including the AT&T Classic and the PGA Tournament in Duluth. The metro area has 71 public courses, 14 semi-private and 48 private courses that encompass everything from in-town spots such as Bobby Jones Golf Course to championship links at Château Élan Winery & Resort, Stone Mountain Park and Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Bobby Jones Golf Course, recently renovated with new Champion Bermuda greens, is an 18 hole public golf course that rests in the heart of Buckhead and just ten minutes from downtown Atlanta. Built in 1932, this John Van Kleek design has a rich history dating back to the Civil War. The Battle of Peachtree Creek, one of the most pivotal battles of the Civil War, took place in the valley of the golf course surrounding the clubhouse. Today, Peachtree Battle Creek meanders through this tree-lined par 71 championship golf course and comes into play on five of the eighteen holes. Elevated tees on many of our holes offer scenic views of the midtown Atlanta skyline. The tightly placed greens offer a challenging round for the skilled golfer, while the open fairways create a pleasant round for golfers of all skill levels. Please visit www.bobbyjones.americangolf.com and www.lmtt.com for more information.

Monday, June 1:
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Atlanta Rocks! (Indoor Rock Climbing)
1019 Collier Rd Northwest, Suite A
Atlanta, Georgia 30318
Phone: 404-351-3009
Drive Time: 5 minutes north of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Cost: $15.00 plus $10.00 for equipment rental
Put rock climbing on your “bucket list”! Atlanta Rocks! Intown is the largest indoor gym in the Southeast, with more than 12,000 square feet of professionally-designed, seamless climbing surface. Atlanta Rocks! Intown has approximately 50 top-rope stations, averaging three climbing routes per rope with difficulty levels ranging from beginner (5.4) through advanced (5.13). Aerobic exercise equipment is also available. This would be something totally different that you’ll remember for a lifetime. Please visit www.atlantarocks.com for more information.

Tuesday, June 2:
7:00 p.m.
Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves
Turner Field
755 Hank Aaron Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30315
Phone: 404-522-7630
Drive Time: 10 minutes south of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis via MARTA
Cost: $23.00 for tickets through AIR
Take me out to the ball game,
Take me out with the crowd.
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack,
I don't care if I never get back,
Let me root, root, root for the home team,
If they don't win it's a shame.
For it's one, two, three strikes, you're out,
At the old ball game."
Jack Norworth’s 1908 classic song will be sung loud and proud as the Atlanta Braves take on the Chicago Cubs! AIR has reserved a block of tickets for Forum registrants and their guests. Watch this year’s Forum host city take on next year’s host city! Turner Field combines the nostalgia and the atmosphere of old-time baseball with a state-of-the-art environment unlike any other park.

The Braves Museum and Hall of Fame, also at Turner Field, features more than 600 Braves artifacts and photographs that trace the team’s history from its beginnings in Boston (1871-1952) to Milwaukee (1953-65) to Atlanta (1966-present). Both the Braves Museum and Turner Field are open year-round and would make an awesome pre-game event for you, our honored guest! Check out www.atlanta.braves.com for "101 Things You Need to See and Do" at Turner Field.

Wednesday, June 3:
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Piedmont Tennis Center at Piedmont Park
400 Park Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30306
Phone 404-853-3461
Drive Time: 5 minutes north of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis/accessible by MARTA
Cost: $3.00-$5.00 per hour
Atlanta loves tennis! So, finding courts and a partner or instructor isn't too hard. Tennis in Atlanta is more than a sport; it's a way of life because Atlanta is home to the world’s largest recreational community tennis league in the world: the Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA). With over 80,000 members, ALTA is ready to welcome AIR! Please visit www.piedmonttennis.com and www.altatennis.org for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact any of the members of the Atlanta Local Arrangements Committee:
Sandi Bramblett, Local Arrangements Chair, Georgia Tech
Bill Hayward, Local Arrangements Associate Chair and Honorary Georgian, Northwestern University
Andy Clark, Armstrong Atlantic State University
Denise Gardner, University of Georgia
Jonathan Gordon, Georgia Tech
Lily Hwang, Georgia Gwinnett College
Sean Mullins, North Georgia College and State University
Alice Simpkins, Paine College
Barbara Stephens, Bainbridge College

Track 6: Bright Lights! City Nights!

You’re a night owl, you say? When you’re at a conference, you’re the first one looking for a fun time? Whether it’s jazz, trivia, or just people watching, Atlanta’s Bright Lights and City Nights will give you a rockin’ good time!

Saturday, May 30:
Any time until 4:00 a.m.
Kenny’s Alley at Underground Atlanta
50 Upper Alabama Street, Suite 007
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Phone: 404-523-2311
Cover Charge: $2.00 to enter the area; various clubs have different entrance fees
Eight clubs, 1 BIG party! Kenny's Alley is located at Underground Atlanta, and features eight bars and clubs, spanning tastes from an Irish Pub to Urban Music to Dance to an Upscale Nightclub. There's something for everyone at Kenny's Alley! Grab a drink and go club-hopping! Please visit www.underground-atlanta.com for more information.

Sunday, May 31:
7:00 p.m. - Midnight
Dailey’s Downstairs
17 (Andrew Young) International Boulevard
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Phone: 404-681-3303
Dailey's Downstairs is a Martini and Cigar bar featuring unique cocktails and over 40 different cigars with a tasty light appetizer menu. Dailey's Downstairs is the only nightspot in downtown Atlanta with live jazz every night of the week. On May 31, guitarist Jason Salzman will provide the entertainment. If a martini bar isn’t your thing, head up the steps for one of the best dinners in Atlanta. Dailey’s has been an Atlanta tradition for over 20 years. One look at the dessert bar and you’ll understand why! Please visit www.daileysrestaurant.com for more information.

Monday, June 1:
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
On the A.I.R.! with Rob Clark
Marriott Marquis - Imperial Ballroom
265 Peachtree Center Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
There will be absolutely no need for you to leave the Marquis on Monday evening because we’re bringing the entertainment to you! You’re on the AIR with Rob Clark Entertainment! Join us after dinner at 8:30 p.m. in the Imperial Ballroom for an evening of fun and excitement! Rob Clark will be on-hand to get the party started with Team Trivia (some questions tailored just for I.R. professionals), games, karaoke, dancing, etc. If it’s fun, Rob will make it happen! Study your factoids, do Sudoku, practice your AIR guitar and put on your dancing shoes (or not)! Monday night A.I.R. stands for Atlanta Is Rockin’! Cash bar available. Please visit www.robclarkdj.com for more information.

Tuesday, June 2:
7:00 p.m.
Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs
Turner Field
755 Hank Aaron Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30315
Phone: 404-522-7630
Cost: $23.00 for tickets through AIR
Drive Time: 10 minutes south of the Marriott Marquis via MARTA
AIR has reserved a block of tickets for Forum registrants and their guests. Watch this year’s Forum host city take on next year’s host city! The Braves Museum and Hall of Fame, also at Turner Field, features more than 600 Braves artifacts and photographs that trace the team’s history from its beginnings in Boston (1871-1952) to Milwaukee (1953-65) to Atlanta (1966-present). Both the Braves Museum and Turner Field are open year-round and would make an awesome pre-game event for you, our honored guest! If available, you may purchase tickets onsite at the Registration Desk. Here you will be given a voucher to turn in at “Will Call” for your ticket(s). If you would like to sit next to your friends make sure you come to “Will Call” together to pick up your tickets or give all vouchers to one person for pick up. Please visit www.atlanta.braves.mlb.com for more information.

Wednesday, June 3:
8:00 p.m.
The Decemberists at The Tabernacle
152 Luckie Street Northwest
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Phone: 404-659-9022
Cost: $27.50
The Tabernacle building has a rich & storied history. Opened in 1910 as The Broughton Tabernacle, it was reinvented during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, when it was converted into a House of Blues club. Now, it’s one of the coolest concert venues in Atlanta and on June 3, The Decemberists will be headlining! An indie rock band from Portland, OR, the band's songs range from upbeat pop to instrumentally lush ballads, and often employ instruments like the accordion, Hammond organ, Wurlitzer organ, and upright bass. A memorable way to wrap up your time at the Forum! Please visit www.decemberists.com for more information.