Event Space

You are currently browsing the archive for the Event Space category.

Welcome Buckhead Theatre! Welcome.

09/02/2010 in Buckhead, Event Space, Events!, Parties, What we're Doing by Lindsay | No comments

I finally saw The Buckhead Theatre on Saturday, and it is absolutely fantastic!

I could hardly believe how much nicer it was than the old Roxy, where I went to see G. Love approx. 4 1/2 years ago and I witnessed a hardcore drug deal go down + someone peeing in the corner of the venue.  True story.  What a dump!  The newly-renovated Buckhead Theatre, however, is a venue fit for an amazing party of almost any sort, a fun corporate/industry event or an awesome concert where people aren’t confused if the line for the bar is actually a line for the urinal…

So, on Saturday, we went to the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Young Leadership Council’s Signature Event at the Theatre.  And, it was a blast!  :)

We had cocktails in the prefunction area for an hour or two, and then headed into the main theatre space for the event.  The stage was perfect for the DJ, and the set up was just superb.  I was really impressed with the seated lounge areas with plush couches + tables in the upper part of the space closer to the main doors.  And, the bathrooms were immaculate- absolutely without a hint of the old Rox.  The whole time we were there I was envisioning throwing an event for work in the space.  It’s THAT put together.

I have to admit that my heart truly belongs to the event space @ 200 Peachtree, but if it was booked I’d be calling up The Buckhead Theatre faster than you could say Rumpelstiltskin.  No seriously, that word has four syllables.

Info abt. Upcoming Shows @ The Buckhead Theatre: HERE!

I really, really heart you Buckhead Theatre!  Welcome.

xx, L

The Buckhead Theatre
3110 Roswell Road Northeast
Atlanta, GA  30305
404.233.7699
http://www.thebuckheadtheatre.com/

Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

Well hello, Tracey Bloom!

07/16/2010 in Event Space, Events!, Midtown, Museums, What we're Watching, Where we're Eating by Lindsay | No comments

Last night, I threw an event at the HIGH Museum of Art + Table 1280.  It’s an annual event that is always relatively well attended, but this year we used every single ticket NOT because there is an exciting exhibit at the HIGH right now – there’s not (cars are gone + Dali arrives mid-August) – but rather because the chef at Table 1280, Tracey Bloom, recently represented Atlanta on Top Chef  Season 7.

T. Bloom

Out of the four years I’ve thrown this event, I’ve never seen Table 1280 as packed as it was last night.  Way to go, Tracey!  We had cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the bar area, which I think is just perfect for a smaller event, and then headed back to my personal favorite room at Table 1280 (the one to the left of the entrance) for a seated dinner.

table 1280

Simply, dinner was delicious.  We had a large group of people, and the folks at my end of the table ordered some pretty yummy starters to share, of which this one was my favorite:

Serrano Ham, Manchego, Piquillo Pepper, Arugula, Breadstick  (loved!)

I also had a bite of a brisket slider and someone’s organic salad – and both were great, too.  For dinner, most of the table ordered one of three items: the wild salmon (which came very highly recommended from our fabulous server, Lynn), the pork chop and the ribeye.   Everyone raved about all three!  I knew that my salmon was very tasty, but I was floored that there was such a strong positive consensus about the food from this very opinionated group of mine.  To finish off the dinner, I had the lemon panna cotta with Georgia blueberries.  It. was. heavenly.

What was the best part of the evening you ask?  Well, let me think…meeting Tracey Bloom was kind of awesome!

!!!!!

We found her to be very personable, and we got a kick out of her Top Chef stories.  It was particularly interesting to hear about the filming of the show, as well as some tidbits regarding producer-created drama among the contestants.  Although Tracey will not reign as season 7’s “top chef,” she is doing some pretty stellar things at Table 1280.  No longer will I consider this restaurant merely a pre-HIGH Museum destination.

P.S. If you throw an event at Table 1280, make sure that you order the miniature quesadilla with chorizo and manchego + the truffle chix salad on a crostini as hors d’oeuvres.  They are really, REALLY addictive!

xx, L

Table 1280
1280 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA  30309
404.897.1280
www.table1280.com

Table 1280 on Urbanspoon

Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

Something to see on Peachtree…

06/21/2010 in Event Space, Events!, Weddings, What we're Doing by Lindsay | No comments

A few weeks ago, I got invited to the fancy pants, grand opening party for this new event space in downtown Atlanta, the Grand Atrium @ 200 Peachtree (the old Macy’s building).  I rallied some colleagues and we placed it on our Outlook calendars as a v., v. important biznuss meeting. 

rendering of the facade

All of the caterers I regularly work with, Bold American Catering, Dennis Dean Catering (my fav!) + Affairs to Remember, were there to mingle + fatten us up w/ treats in hopes of sparking our interest in using the space.  Success.  It was absolutely gorgeous!  It was like something right out of a 1920’s movie with its breathtaking grand chandeliers!

rendering + construction photo

Unfortunately, I didn’t get to take any pictures of the space because I was too busy balancing stuffing my face with tasty hors d’oeuvres in one hand, and sipping cocktails + hugging vendor-friends with the other – but you HAVE to see it, particularly if you are planning a large event anytime soon.  (Frankly, I’m not even sure that a picture would do it justice.)

Here’s a link to its website: http://200peachtree.com/grandatrium_interior.html

Now, I just need to see the newly-renovated Buckhead Theatre, and I should be good to go for my next event season!

xx, L

Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Welcome to Atlanta, Loews Hotel!

04/05/2010 in Event Space, Events!, Hotels, Midtown, What we're Doing, Where we're Eating by Lindsay | No comments

Last Wednesday, I was attended the Grand Opening of the Loews Hotel in Midtown Atlanta. 

It was a pretty upscale affair with a dedication ceremony + speeches galore.  (Don’t worry, I was wearing my fancy pants…) :)

Loews Hotel - Atlanta

After the 3D ribbon cutting, we were invited to a delicious lunch in the hotel’s grand ballroom.  Not a big fan of hotel food, I have to say that I was very impressed with our meal.  The food was yummy, the service was close to phenominal, the hotel was gorgeous – but really all anyone could talk about during the lunch was the centerpieces on our tables!

(Not the greatest pictures I’ve ever taken, but you get the idea…)

Created by Atlanta’s Event Design Group (http://www.eventdesigngroup.com/), the centerpieces were constructed out of recycled e-mails!!  How creative is that?!  We loved their unique design, too. 

Kudos to Event Design Group for their Earth-friendly works of art!

And, a very warm welcome to the Loews Hotel!  I have a feeling we’re about to become v. close friends… 

xx, L

Loews Hotel – Atlanta
1065 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA  30309
404.745.5740
www.loewshotels.com

Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Love at First Sight

11/17/2009 in Downtown, Entertaining, Event Space, Events!, Parties, Vendors!, Weddings by Lindsay | 7 comments

Although I am partial to Mason Murer Fine Art and the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, I’ve fallen in love with new event space in Atlanta.  It is located high above downtown in the Luckie Marietta District and is appropriately named Ventanas for its remarkable floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city.  I went to an industry party for the grand opening of the space last week and was absolutely blown away by it – and now I am itching to throw an event there!

Ventanas Rooftop

Ventanas Rooftop

Here is the Q+DD on Ventanas:

In late September 2009, Ventanas opened its dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows to reveal a sweeping view of Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead ranging from Stone Mountain to Kennesaw Mountain.  Perched high atop the 14th and 15th stories of the Park Pavilion building in the city’s Luckie Marietta District, Ventanas offers 9,547 square feet of indoor and outdoor rooftop space across the street from Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola.  The space is only one block from the CNN Center, Philips Arena, Georgia World Congress Center, the Georgia Dome, American Cancer Society and AmericasMart.

In addition to ample parking and numerous food and beverage options, Ventanas offers exclusive amenities like a dedicated “space shot” elevator to reach the venue from street level – and the city’s only events space helipad!  Whether your group numbers 50 or 450, this dramatic space will accommodate your event and transform it into an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.  (www.ventanasatlanta.com)

The most exciting part of the venue is definitely the helipad on the third level of the space.  Imagine being whisk away from your special event on a helicopter!  AMAZING!

Outside Ventanas

Outside Ventanas

At Ventanas, you can work with some of the best caterers around town to customize the culinary aspects of your event: Bold American Catering, Affairs to Remember, A Legendary Event, etc.  The room rental is very competitive at $4K for Friday (w/ $4K beverage min.) or Saturday (w/ $5K beverage min.) evenings. 

Contact Donald Mill, Director of Event Sales, for more information on Ventanas: sales@ventanasatlanta.com. 

Inside Ventanas

Inside Ventanas

Trust me – you have to check out this space!  For me, at least, it was love at first sight.  :)

xx, L

Ventanas
275 Baker Street
Atlanta, Georgia  30313
404-ROOFTOP
www.ventanasatlanta.com

Tags: , , , ,

The 411 on Greystone @ Piedmont Park

10/15/2009 in Event Space, Events!, Parties, Vendors!, Weddings by Lindsay | No comments

I went on a little site visit yesterday with some colleagues to see what all the fuss is about at Piedmont Park.  Apparently, Greystone is the new event space – recently built at the Park – and people just can’t stop talking about it.  Now, I see why.  Unfortunately, though, I can’t use it for the gala I plan for work each summer because the darn thing is reserved every weekend from April – August 2010 for weddings!

So, without further adieu, here’s the Q+DD on Greystone @ Piedmont Park:

Named for its original granite walls, Greystone boasts 9,000 square feet of event space.  It is ideal for wedding receptions, exhibitions, social events and corporate meetings.  It cost the Piedmont Park Conservancy $8 million to build (w/ the Aquatics Center + repairs on the Picnic Pavillion and the Band Stand across from Greystone) and is a sustainable, green property.  Look how lovely!

Greystone East Facade

Greystone East Facade

With state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, an efficient, well-equipped catering kitchen and exquisite interior space – Greystone is sure to please both exhibitors and party planners.  (Personally, I think it blows Magnolia Hall @ Piedmont Park completely out of the water.)

Seated Dinner in Greystone's South Wing

Seated Dinner in Greystone's South Wing

Greystone seats up to 220 people in the South Wing + 50 additional people in the adjoining Main Hall.  Terraces seat up to 120 people on provided patio furniture.  The Main Terrace seats 150-180 for ceremony (Greystone’s chivari chairs can be used for ceremonies).  Events must end when the Park closes @ 11:00 pm, although vendors are permitted one extra hour to load out.  Parking is kind of difficult, but it is possible to park at the SAGE parking garage – owned by the Botanical Gardens and shared by Park visitors.

Greystone's Main Hall

Greystone's Main Hall

Rental information can be found here:
http://www.piedmontpark.org/facilities/greystone.html. 

If you are planning an event, I strongly suggest visiting Greystone.  It’s a beautiful and convenient event space – and you certainly can’t beat hosting an event at the Park! Unless it’s at the St. Reg, that is.   (Miss you, St. Reg!)

xx, L

Greystone @ Piedmont Park
Contact: Barbara Roberts (Director, Facility Rentals)
404.875.7275 x224
http://www.piedmontpark.org/facilities/greystone.html

Tags: , ,

One Night in Paradise

09/08/2009 in Buckhead, Event Space, Hotels, Parties, Weddings, What we're Doing by Lindsay | 8 comments

I died and went to heaven for approximately 28 hours this weekend.  It went by so quickly…  I wanted to stay longer, but I got kicked out at 1:00 p.m. sharp.  I’ll never forget it though – and I will probably long for it until I can permanently reside there…

Our close friends, Stacey and Stuart, got married at the St. Regis Atlanta Hotel on Sunday.  It. was. AMAZING!

The Happy Couple

The Happy Couple

Slick and I couldn’t resist the wedding block room rate and made it a little Labor Day weekend getaway.  Although he lives almost across the street from the hotel, staying there for the wedding was the best idea we’ve had so far!  The hotel is incredible.  Here are a few of my favorite things about it: 

Beautiful Chandeliers

Beautiful Chandeliers

Incredible bathrooms w/ spectacular acoustics for shower-singing...

Incredible bathrooms w/ spectacular acoustics for shower-singing...

Amazing details all over the hotel - loved the crystals in the stairs

Amazing detailing all over the hotel - loved the crystals in the stairs

Bathtubs that could fit five people! (Not really, but they were enormous!)

Bathtubs that could fit five people. (Not really, but they were enormous!)

We checked in on Saturday and hung out at the beautiful pool all afternoon and explored the hotel.  We couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing day!

St. Reg Pool

St. Reg Pool

St. Reg Pool

St. Reg Pool

St. Reg Pool

St. Reg Pool

The wedding on Sunday night was absolutely amazing!  It was a gorgeous day – perfect for such a special couple to get married.  We danced the night away!

Bringing the party!

Bringing the party

We had a blast!

We had a blast!

stud

(stud)

We spent Labor Day at the pool with the newlyweds and their family/ wedding party.  Although we were in the heart of Buckhead, we felt like we were on the Italian Riviera.  The hotel, itself, is absolutely incredible, but the pool is my favorite part by far.  In fact, I had a business luncheon at the hotel today and couldn’t resist sneaking away to spend a little extra time with S and S at the pool, again… 

Also, although we didn’t hit it up this weekend, I totally heart the St. Reg. bar.  Their drinks do the trick and the nuts they have on the tables are incredibly addictive…  Don’t say I didn’t tell you so!  Plus, they validate your parking. 

If you have the opportunity, don’t miss the chance to spend a romantic evening at the St. Regis.  It’s worth every penny! 

Congratulations Stac & Stuart!!

xx

xx

xx, L

St_Regis_Atlanta-logo

The St. Regis Atlanta
88 West Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA  30305
404.563.7900

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,