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About Us
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For more than three decades, The Atlanta Civic Center has played host to some of the world's most highly anticipated productions. In 2001, the Atlanta Civic Center was renamed as a lasting tribute to one of Atlanta's most beloved philanthropists, Boisfeuillet Jones. |
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The Atlanta Civic Center boasts the largest performance stage in the Southeast, making it the venue of choice for major productions and exclusive special events. In 1996, we earned the privilege of serving as the official venue for the 1996 Olympic Games' Cultural Olympiad. Our extraordinary and highly diverse productions have included celebrated blockbuster Broadway shows such as Riverdance, Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, The Wizard of Oz and Show Boat. We have also welcomed the young and the young at heart by offering the most popular productions for children such as Barney's Big Surprise, Sesame Street Live, Scooby Doo Stagefright-Live on Stage and Radio Disney's World Tour. We are delighted to accommodate great musical performers and comedians, and recent performers include Prince, Melissa Etheridge, The Black Crowes, Sarah Brightman and the late Ray Charles. Our comedy shows have included Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam, HBO's Chris Rock, Cedric the Entertainer and Steve Harvey. The Civic Center has also hosted an array of Gospel Plays and Concerts, including the Stellar Gospel Music Awards.
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In addition to our 4,600 seat theatre, we offer 5,800 square feet of meeting space to accommodate corporate meetings and private receptions. We have served as the meeting facility of choice for corporate giants such as General Electric, Home Depot, Fox Television, IBM, General Motors, Walt Disney Special Events Group, and Honda. |
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Civic & Community Involvement |
| Local Civic and Government organizations also count on us to accommodate special events. Our venue is the site of high school graduations for many Atlanta Public Schools and local colleges. We are also proud to provide performance space for school dance recitals and artistic presentations. Additionally, The Atlanta Civic Center is the venue chosen by Chamber Theatre and the National Theatre of the Performing Arts for Educational Outreach Productions for Adolescents. |
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Downtown Atlanta Hotels |
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AmeriSuites
330 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, GA. 30308 404.577.19804 blocks from Civic Center |
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Atlanta Marriott Marquis 265 Peachtree Center Avenue Atlanta, GA. 30303 404-521-00003 blocks from Civic Center |
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Wyndham Garden Hotel 175 Piedmont Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA. 30303404-659-27272 blocks from Civic Center |
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Baymont Inn and Suites 175 Piedmont Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA. 30303 404-659-77772 blocks from Civic Center |
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Sheraton Atlanta
Hotel 165 Courtland Street Atlanta, GA. 30303404-659-6500 5 blocks from Civic Center |
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Hilton
Atlanta 255 Courtland Street, NE Atlanta, Ga. 30303 404-659-20003 blocks from Civic Center |
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Hyatt Regency
Atlanta 265 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Ga. 30303 404-577-12344 blocks from Civic Center |
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Residence Inn by Marriott 134 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Ga. 30303 404-522-0950 |
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Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta 181 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, Ga. 30303 404-659-0400 |
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Downtown Atlanta
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The Old Spaghetti Factory 249 Ponce de Leon Avenue(404) 872-2841 |
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Mary Mac's 224 Ponce de Leon Avenue (404) 876-1800 201Courtland - (404) 577-5156 |
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Pitty
Pat's Porch 25 International Boulevard (404) 525-8228 |
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The Abbey Piedmont and North Avenue (404) 876-8532 |
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The Food Court at Peachtree Center
Peachtree Street between Baker and International Boulevard |
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Hard Rock Cafe 215 Peachtree Street (404) 420-5842 |
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Mama Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant 231 Peachtree Street (404) 521-3500 |
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The Atlanta
Grill 181 Peachtree Street (404) 221-6550 |
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Mick's
Restaurant 229 Peachtree Street (404) 688-6425 |
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Benihana 229 Peachtree Street (404) 522-9627 |
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RARE 554 Piedmont Avenue, N.E. (404) 541-0665 |
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Steak and Ale Restaurant 60 International Boulevard (404) 577-6770 |
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Morton’s of Chicago/Atlanta 303 Peachtree Street (404) 577-4366 |
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Veni Vidi
Vici 41 Fourteenth Street (404) 875-8424 |
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City Grill 50 Hurt Plaza,
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Max Lager's American Grill &
Brewery 320 Peachtree Street, NE404-525-4400 phone |
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O'Terrill's
510 Piedmont Avenue404-815-0079 phone Visit Website |
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Frequently
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How Can I Apply For a Position At the Atlanta Civic Center?
The Atlanta Civic Center is governed by the City of Atlanta’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. You can periodically check the City of Atlanta’s website for job openings. |
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Media
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09/07/2006 - 70'S SOUL JAM COMES TO THE ATLANTA CIVIC CENTER
The best of soul music is coming to the Atlanta Civic Center October 27, 2006 at 8 p.m. The performers of 70's Soul Jam include Stylistics, Delfonics, Manhattans, Dramatics, and Bloodstone.
04/2006 - Feel The Spirit of Togetherness - YSIS Entertainment Inc. in association with Sting Music presents UMOJA The South African Hit Musical - April 18 - 30, 2006
02/08/2006 - Bodies...The Exhibition To Open March 4th At The Atlanta Civic Center
09/22/2005 - The Atlanta Civic Center Begins The Fall/Winter Season With The Launch of It's New Website |
