Atlanta, GA

Fox Theatre
DESCRIPTION: Since 1929, Leontyne Price to Elvis Presley to Rachmaninoff have played its stage; nearly demolished in the '70s, but saved ad restored to become the premiere entertainment venue in Atlanta today; the new owners restored The Fox to its “Roaring Twenties” splendor; when a concert or Broadway production of choice is on the calendar, don’t miss this grand entertainment experience grand entertainment experience
BOX OFFICE: Mon-Fri 10a-6p, Sat 10a-3p, only open on Sundays when there is a performance
ADDRESS: 660 Peachtree Street, NE  MAP
PARKING: pay parking lots surround the theatre costing $5 to $20
TRANSIT: North Avenue MARTA Station on North/South line is just 1 block to the west
PHONE: 404-881-2100
WEBSITE: http://www.foxtheatre.org

Alliance Theatre in Woodruff Arts Center
DESCRIPTION: The most respected formal theatre of the Southeast; this venue has premiered such works as Pearl Cleage's Blues for an Alabama Sky, Elton John and Tim Rice's Elaborate Lives: The Legend of Aida and many other daring works
BOX OFFICE: Mon-Fri 10a-8p, Sat & Sun Noon-8p
ADDRESS: 1280 Peachtree Street, NE  MAP
PARKING: Woodruff Arts Centers Garage at $12 daily maximum
TRANSIT: Arts Center MARTA Station on North/South line
PHONE: 404-733-5000
WEBSITE: http://www.alliancetheatre.org

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Woodruff Arts Center
DESCRIPTION: Symphony Hall seats 1,831; the orchestra’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration concerts have grown to include symposiums, and other related events; a participant in the National Black Arts Festival since its beginning, ASO sponsors a competition for new compositions by African-American composers; plans were unveiled for a stunning new Symphony Hall to be part of the expanding arts center early next decade
BOX OFFICE: Mon-Fri 10a-8p, Sat-Sun Noon-8p
ADDRESS: 1280 Peachtree Street, NE  MAP
PARKING: Woodruff Arts Centers Garage at $12 daily maximum
TRANSIT: Arts Center MARTA Station on North/South line
PHONE: 404-733-4949
WEBSITE: http://www.atlantasymphony.org

14th Street Playhouse
DESCRIPTION: Hosts excellent small theatre companies, such as Art Within - emphasizes new works relevant to contemporary society, Atlanta Classical Theatre - provides Shakespeare and other classical theatre; Theatre Gael - focuses on the cultural heritage of Scotland, Ireland and Wales
BOX OFFICE: Tue-Fri 10a-5p, Sat-Sun Noon until show time
ADDRESS: 173 14th Street, NW  MAP
PARKING: Campanile Building parking deck adjacent to the Playhouse on Juniper Street;  Save by purchasing prepaid parking for this garage
TRANSIT: Arts Center MARTA Station on North/South line, walk 1 block south on West Peachtree Street, 3 short blocks west on 14th Street
PHONE: 404-733-4750
WEBSITE: http://www.14thstplayhouse.org

Delta Classic Chastain Park Amphitheatre
DESCRIPTION: Tucked away in one of Atlanta’s leafiest suburbs and surrounded by trees, Chastain’s seductive charms include candlelight intimacy; in 2004, a $2.3 million renovation enhanced the park’s amenities; it is the outdoor home of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and many Jazz, R&B and Hip-Hop concerts; don’t miss a chance to attend a concert here
BOX OFFICE: Woodruff Arts Center Box Office Mon-Fri 10a-8p, Sat & Sun Noon-8p
ADDRESS: West Wieuca Road and Powers Ferry Road  MAP
PARKING: lots of color-coded on premises, but the green lot is preferred
TRANSIT: MARTA bus
PHONE: 404-733-4955
WEBSITE: http://www.classicchastain.org