President’s Note
As we approach St. Patrick’s Day, I look at the good fortune that AMTA has brought me and the Clayton County CVB. It is through this wonderful organization that I have made contacts that would normally seem unimaginable. It is through these contacts that great partnerships have formed, new products have been put together and successful promotions have flourished.
I encourage all of our members to take advantage of the networking time before each general membership meeting to meet someone new and begin to formulate a plan to cross sell or promote in order to bring new business to your organization. Also, utilize the membership list and reach out to other members. Some of the finest ideas have come from a simple phone call or email.
From time to time I will highlight members that have taken advantage of their memberships so that each of us can see, by true example, how to fully take advantage of all that AMTA offers!
As always, if you have any suggestions to make AMTA a better organization please reach out and let me know.
Regards,
Beth Bailey, Clayton County CVB
AMTA President
beth@visitscarlett.com
Lights…Camera…Action!
AMTA General Membership Meeting
DATE: Wednesday, April 6, 2011
TIME: 9:30 a.m. – Networking; 10:00 a.m. – Meeting
LOCATION: Woodruff Arts Center/Memorial Arts Building/Centerspace
MEETING HOSTS: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, High Museum of Art, and Alliance Theatre
PROGRAM/SPEAKER: Mr. Greg Torre, Divisional Director, Marketing and Communications, Georgia Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment (Interim), Georgia Department of Economic Development. Mr. Torre will discuss the economic impact of filmmaking on the state, and what communities can do to bring production their way.
Parking is available in the Woodruff Arts Center Garage for a discounted rate of only $3.00. At the meeting you will receive a discount voucher and you will pay as you exit the garage.
After parking in the deck, take the parking deck elevator to Campus Level. Take immediate left out of the elevator and another left to enter the Memorial Arts Building. Once inside, take another left and follow the hallway around until you reach Centerspace.
After the meeting, enjoy a complimentary tour of one of the following: The High Museum of Art, the Alliance Theatre backstage area, or the Symphony Hall backstage area. Tours will last approximately 30 minutes and will include steps.
Driving Directions
Directions Hotline: (404) 733-4955
Woodruff Arts Center Concierge: (404) 733-4263
From South Atlanta (85N)
Take I-85 North to exit 250 (10th Street/Georgia Tech). Turn Right onto 10th Street. Go to third light and turn Left onto Peachtree Street. Go to the fifth light and the Woodruff Arts Center is on the left corner of Peachtree and 15th Streets. Turn Left onto 15th Street and go 1 block. Turn Right onto Arts Center Way to enter the Woodruff Arts Center Garage on Right.
From Northeast Atlanta (85S)
Take I-85 South to exit 84 (17th, 14th, and 10th Streets). Bear Right and take the 17th Street Exit. Turn Left over the bridge. Continue on 17th Street, Stay right, pass Spring Street and West Peachtree. Turn Right on Peachtree Street. Turn Right on 15th Street and go 1 block. Turn Right on Arts Center Way to enter the Woodruff Arts Center Garage on Right.
From Northwest Atlanta (75S)
Take I-75 South to Exit 249-D to North Avenue and Turn left onto North Avenue. Go across the bridge to the second light and turn Left onto West Peachtree Street (follow for several blocks). Turn Right onto 15th Street and go 1 block. Turn Left onto Arts Center Way to enter the Woodruff Arts Center Garage on the Right.
MARTA Directions
The Woodruff Arts Center is across the street from the Arts Center Station on the North-South or Northeast-South lines. Exit at Station N5 Arts Center Station, come up the elevators/escalators to top level and the Woodruff Arts Center will be directly across the street.
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR’S NOTE
Greetings and Salutations! AMTA is off to a spectacular year! Our February meeting was "off the chart" and we have gained 9 NEW MEMBERS. We want to welcome you with open arms. This association is strong because we have a such a great network of tourism professionals that still know how to have fun. I urge you to attend our meetings-get involved- and lend your voice to Georgia's Tourism Industry.
Judy Renfroe
Membership Chair
judyrenfroe@gmail.com
Renewed memberships are the life blood of any organization. We are proud to recognize the following organizations who have renewed their memberships in AMTA. |
Forget Thee! No, Never. Now – May 13
Barrington Hall
An engaging photography exhibit chronicling several generations of the Barrington King Family. The exhibit covers a variety of subjects, from clothing to children, from interiors to landscapes. These images are a true glimpse into days gone by. “Forget Thee! No, Never.” will be exhibited in the Carriage House at Barrington Hall.
Douglasville Photo Contest
 The Douglasville Convention & Visitor Bureau is holding its first ever photo contest in conjunction with National Tourism Week in May 2011, Discover Douglasville! The Discover Douglasville 2011 photo contest is open to all photographers' young and old alike. The only requirement is that the picture has to be taken in Douglas County. We encourage you to showcase Douglasville's best. Submissions will be taken February 1 thru midnight April 29, 2011. For more information please contact the Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau at 770.947.5920 or 1.800.661.0013 or online at www.visitdouglasville.com.
Find the Leprechaun on the McDonough Square,  Monday, March 14 through Saturday, March 19; 10am to 5pm
www.mainstreetmcdonough.com
Location: Throughout the McDonough merchants around the McDonough Square
Phone: 770.898.9311
Bring the entire family out to shop, dine and play to win! Twenty Leprechauns will be hiding in the businesses around the McDonough Square, find the Leprechaun and win a $25 gift certificate!
“Growing and Cooking with Fresh Herbs”
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
 Learn the secrets of growing herbs successfully, followed by recipes to have on hand to use for these bountiful ingredients Summer Cheese Spread, Rosemary Thyme Chicken, Stuffed-baked Tomatoes, and Dessert Cheese for Fresh Fruits. Join Roswell’s own Chef John Wilson in the kitchen at Historic Barrington Hall for an entertaining and engaging evening of gastronomical delight! Chef Wilson will present a full array of classes based on classic European cuisine and cooking skills. Reservations are required and space is limited so make your reservations today! $50 per person, per class. Call 770-640-3855 to reserve your spot.
 Teddy Roosevelt Show
March 24, 2011; 7 pm
Location: Wadsworth Auditorium –
Downtown Newnan
Theodore Roosevelt - portrayed by Mr. Joe Wiegand
$5 adults - $3.00 students
www.
teddyrooseveltshow.com
Sponsored by: Newnan-Coweta Historical Society
Spring Art Walk
March 25, 2011;
5pm – 8pm
Location: Downtown Historic Newnan.
Stroll the streets of downtown Newnan and enjoy a walking gallery show.
Visit downtown stores to view the works of different professional artists
Tossed Out Treasures
March 25-26, 2011
 Since 1992, The Sandy Springs Society has sponsored Tossed Out Treasures, the ultimate guilt-free shopping experience. Upscale treasures are donated each year by members of the Society and the community at large and include gently-used designer clothing and accessories, jewelry, antiques, home furnishings, books, garden supplies and more. The event begins with a preview party that is open to the public. For a minimal entry fee, collectors and shoppers can browse, enjoy refreshments and have first dibs on the thousands of treasures that await the savvy shopper. The best treasures often appear in the silent auction on the evening of the preview event. The sale location will be open to collect gently used items from members of the Society and the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning February 8, 2011 until March 17, 2011, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Monday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information visit www.facebook.com/
event.php?eid=190009627691361&ref=mf.
“Party with the Dawgs” on the McDonough Square, Saturday, March 26; 10am to 4pm
www.mainstreetmcdonough.com
Location: The McDonough Square
Phone: 770.898.9311
Fun for everyone! Enter your cute and cuddly pet as a participant in the “Dawg Parade” on the McDonough Square and win a prize!
Senoia’s Art of Garden
March 26, 2011; 10am – 5pm
Location: Downtown Historic Senoia
3rd Annual Sidewalk Art Show. Artwork made with recycled and natural materials. Items are locally grown and produced. |
Charles Wadsworth Concert
March 29, 2011; 7:30 pm
Wadsworth Auditorium – Downtown Newnan
Charles Wadsworth & Friends to perform at the Wadsworth Auditorium
General seating - Adult tickets are $20 and Senior/Student tickets are $15
HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS’ FOLK ART: EXPLORING LOCAL COLLECTIONS
April 1-2nd, 5-9th, 12-16th, 19-23rd, 26-30th
www.thehudgens.org
Location: Duluth
Phone: 770-623-6002
The Hudgens Center for the Arts’ Folk Art includes Companion exhibit and Carlton Elonzo Garrett’s exhibit and features many local artists. It’s open on Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. Tickets are $3-$5, and children 2 and under get in free.
Mort Künstler’s Civil War Art: For Us the Living
April 2 – September 24, 2011
www.boothmuseum.org
Location: Booth Western Art Museum
Cartersville, GA
Phone: 770-387-1300
 Presented to coincide with the 150th Anniversary of the start of the Civil War, this exhibition will trace the history of our Nation’s greatest conflict through the art of one of its greatest historical artists. The exhibit will feature more than 40 major paintings, plus 80 preliminary sketches Künstler used to create his masterworks.
AUBURN MOVIE IN THE PARK
April 9th
www.cityofauburn-ga.org
Location: Downtown Auburn
Phone: 770-963-4002
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a free movie in downtown Auburn on April 9th from 9 pm to 10:30 pm. Popcorn, candy and drinks will be sold throughout the movie. Free.
ARTSSpring – Sandy Springs annual city-wide celebration of the arts.
April 15th to May 15th
www.visitsandysprings.org and
www.artsandysprings.org
Location: Throughout the City of Sandy Springs
Phone: 770-206-1447
The creative spirit is in full bloom for this month-long event that presents the finest arts exhibits, concerts, and theatre and dance performances for both visitors and residents to enjoy. These diverse arts events fill our galleries, schools, theatres and parks. Please stop by the Sandy Springs Welcome Center (5920 Roswell Road – call 770-206-1447 for directions) to pick up our newsletter featuring the full ARTSSprings events listings and locations coming in March! A complete ARTSSpring calendar of events is also coming soon to our website.
 LADY GAGA CONCERT
April 18th
www.gwinnettcenter.com
Location: Arena at Gwinnett Center (Duluth)
Phone: 1-800-745-3000
Lady Gaga has captivated audiences around the world with her stunning international smash, The Monster Ball tour.
Bridal Workshop and Showcase
Friday, April 29, 2011; 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
www.visitdouglasville.com
Location: Douglasville Downtown Conference Center
6701 Church Street, Douglasville, Georgia 30134
Presented by the Douglasville Convention and Visitors Bureau. The 2011 Bridal Workshops will showcase Douglasville venues and services offered by the Douglasville CVB. Brides will be entered into drawings. Free and Open to registered brides and their guests. To register or be a vendor please contact: Randi Miles at 770.947.5920.
Civil War Comes Alive!
Saturday, April 30, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
www.boothmuseum.org
 Location: Bartow History Museum and Booth Western Art Museum
Cartersville, GA
Phone: 770-387-1300
Experience what life was like on the home front, listen to authentic music, chat with soldiers from the Union and Confederate armies, view Civil War art and artifacts, watch canon demonstrations, and so much more!
Spring Fever in Downtown Douglasville
Saturday, April 30, 2011
www.downtowndouglasville.org
Location: Downtown Douglasville, Georgia 30134
Presented by the City of Douglasville Downtown Development Authority. The market will include local vendors selling art, crafts, and antiques. “Douglasville’s Got Talent Competition will perform from 1 – 3 p.m. Spring Tour of Homes: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Mainstreet Market: 12 - 6 p.m. Contact Stephanie Aylworth at 678-715-6092 for more information. |
