Venues September 23 2000
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ATLANTA CIVIC CENTER, 395 Piedmont Ave., 404-523-6275
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BILLY’S, 3180 Roswell Road, Buckhead, 404-365-0447
BLIND WILLIE’S, 828 N. Highland Ave., 404-873-2583
THE BRANDY HOUSE, 4365 Roswell Road, 404-252-7784
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THE CHAMBER, 2115 Faulkner Road, 404-248-1612
CHAMELEON CLUB, 3179 Peachtree Road, 404-261-8004
CHASTAIN AMPHITHEATER 404-733-4800
CHECKERED PARROT, 5475 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross, 770-446-6917
CHILI PEPPER, 208 Pharr Road, 404-812-9266
This place is all about seeing and being seen. Leave the baseball caps and the cutoffs at home if you are planning on venturing out here. The dress is dictated by some of the great names in fashion, so think of this place as a Buckhead fashion show. The place is where some of Atlanta’s best-known local celebs hang out, so keep your jaw off the floor. Special events are a regular, including art and fashion shows.
CHIP’S, 655 Patrick Mill Road, Winder, Ga., 770-307-2840
CJ’S LANDING, 270 Buckhead Ave., 404-237-7657
CLERMONT LOUNGE, 789 Ponce De Leon Ave., 404-874-4783
CLUB 513, 513 Edgewood Ave., 404-223-5132
CLUB LEGACY, 5563 E. Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, 404-298-5022
COBALT LOUNGE, 265 E. Paces Ferry Road, Buckhead, 404-760-9250
The new Cobalt features the old location’s laidback, Lower East Side lounge ambiance placed in a South Beach mega-club setting. This multi-floor coliseum of clubbing seems to set a new standard for Buckhead, much the way the Fountainhead Lounge, under the same ownership, has placed its (almost too) intimate, two-tiered combination of raw brick and brushed steel in East Atlanta Village. The venue is a maze of open rooms and hidden lounges, plush decor, modern metal work and ambient lighting. The downstairs bar has high ceilings and grand tinted windows that look onto an envious Buckhead crowd.
COTTON CLUB, 152 Luckie St., 404-874-9524
COSMOPOLITAN, 45 13th St., 404-873-6189
CRESCENT ROOM, 1136 Crescent Ave., 404-875-5252
CULTURE CLUB, 800 Marietta St., 404-607-9992
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DARK HORSE TAVERN, 816 North Highland, 404-873-3607
DARWIN’S, 1598 Roswell Road, Marietta, 770-578-6872
DEUX PLEX, 1789 Cheshire Bridge Road. 404-733-5900
DOGWOOD BREWING CO., 1222 Logan Circle, 404-367-0500
DOTTIE’S, 307 Memorial Drive, 404-523-3444
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THE EARL, 488 Flat Shoals Ave., 404-522-3950
ECHO LOUNGE, 551 Flat Shoals Ave., 404-681-3600
ECLIPSE DI LUNA, 764 Miami Circle, 404-846-0449
EDDIE’S ATTIC, 515-B McDonough St., Decatur 404-377-4976
EMORY-PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO, 1804 N. Decatur Road, 404-727-5050
EYEDRUM, 253 Trinity Ave., 404-581-0961
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513 CLUB
FOX THEATER, 660 Peachtree St., 404-817-8700
FRONT PAGE NEWS, 1104 Crescent Ave., 404-897-3500
FUBAR, 1136 Crescent Ave., 404-873-6307
FUEL, 3073 Peachtree Road. 404-262-9111
FUSION, 550 Amsterdam Ave., 404-872-6411
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THE HANGER, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta, 770-424-9711
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INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM, 6616 New Peachtree Road, Doraville
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JOHNNY’S HIDEAWAY, 3771 Roswell Road, 404-233-8026
JUNGLE ROOM, 3167 Roswell Road, 404-364-9149
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KARMA, 79 Poplar St., 404-577-6967
Beneath the downtown high-rises and high-income urban flats sits the upscale nightclub and lounge, Karma. Here East meets Western glamorous indulgence in a temple-like setting. Handcrafted statues, authentic ornaments of the East and the dim illumination of candles characterize the interior. This pioneer of downtown nightlife begins the week on Thursday with Mercury Room, which features Retro and British Pop. Friday is Grit and Soul, cocktail tunes ‘til about 1, then Deep House with DJ Molly, DJ Starboy and the madlove crew ‘til the doors close. Saturday, House DJs like Michael Allen, Joe Livingston and George Greenly conduct the crowd of Atlanta’s aesthetically elite, who dance the night away with the city as the backdrop.
KAYA, 1068 Peachtree St., 404-874-4460
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LA BOUCHERIE, 9775 Medlock Bridge Road, 770-232-7775
LAKEWOOD AMPHITHEATER, 2002 Lakewood Way, 404-627-5700
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MARTINI CLUB, 1140 Crescent Ave., 404-873-0794
MARY’S, 1287 Glenwood Ave., East Atlanta Village, 404-624-4411
MASQUERADE, 695 North Ave., 404-577-8178
THE METRO, 1080 Peachtree St. 404-874-9869
One reason the Metro is so refreshing, if that’s the right word, is that it’s so diverse. No matter who you are, you’re bound to find someone at the Metro who’s nothing like you. Miracle of miracles, the bar has started to attract that rara avis of the ’90s: people who just want to hang out and have a good time. With any luck, they may be able to lure in a few more. It’s primarily a gay bar, but no one checks your membership card at the door. If you feel like a freak in Buckhead (and who in their right mind wouldn’t?), you’ll probably fit right in.
MJQ CONCOURSE, 736 Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-870-0575
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9 LIVES SALOON, 1174 Euclid Ave., 404-659-7656
NOMENCLATURE MUSEUM, 44 12th St., Midtown, 404-874-6344
NORTHSIDE TAVERN, 1058 Howell Mill Road, 404-874-8745
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THE OPERA HOUSE, 325 Broad St., Rome, Ga., 706-235-4647%
%%THE OTHERSIDE LOUNGE, 1924 Piedmont Road, 404-875-5238
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PARADOX, 220 Pharr Road. 404-760-1975
A paradox is “a statement contrary to received opinion.” It is also a club that attempts to fuse art, fashion and music under one roof. Located high above the heart of Buckhead, which you can witness from an outdoor balcony, Paradox is a classy joint dedicated to being more than just a nightclub. Original paintings or photographs from local artists hang on the walls of the main lounge area, or from the ceiling across from the long, illuminated bar. The sunken dance floor is perfect for the voyeur, for there are huge mirrors and couches that line the edge and wall. If you get tired of watching yourself or that person that keeps bumping into you, you can watch the mesmerizing kaleidoscopic light show projected on the DJ tower, from which some of Atlanta’s finest spin nightly. Chinese lanterns and black light in the main lounge make for a sexy, intimate gathering for Atlanta’s beautiful people. There is always something happening — fashion show, private party or industry nights — at Paradox, so always call ahead if you don’t have a flyer for your chosen event. You’ll be grateful that you did — their door policy is very, very strict. Dress well and bring the right kind of attitude, or you’ll wind up being the paradox — you might think you deserve to get in, but that cute door guy may think otherwise.
PLUSH, 3025 Peachtree Road. 404-266-1680
Opening night at Plush, the front entrance was overrun with a crowd of eager onlookers gathered outside in anticipation of entry. The wait was, however, well worth it. The club lived up to the hype and more. Metallic walls and stark white lights greeted patrons upon entrance to the first room. From there a staircase leads down to an ambient, low-ceilinged lounge. The dimly lit room was adorned with lavish furniture, neatly framed photos and carved candleholders. And this was just the first in a maze of rooms, each with its own impeccable character. Preston, sushi chef extraordinaire, serves upscale sushi dishes. So, along with an assortment of liqueurs, patrons will be able to get a taste of the East from his menu of traditional meals prepared with his own personal twist.
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RED LIGHT CAFÉ, 553 Amsterdam Ave., 404-874-7828
RIVIERA, 1055 Peachtree St., 404-607-7277
ROOSTER’S, 2135 Fairburn Road, Douglasville, 770-949-3345
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SAMBUCA JAZZ CAFÉ, 3102 Piedmont Road, 404-237-5299
SMITH’S OLDE BAR, 1578 Piedmont Ave., 404-875-1522
SOMBER REPTILE, 842 Marietta St., 404-881-9701
SPIVEY HALL, 5900 N. Lee St., Morrow, 770-961-3683
STAR COMMUNITY BAR, 437 Moreland Ave., 404-681-9018
STUDIO CENTRAL, 300 Central Ave.
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THE TABERNACLE, 152 Luckie St., 404-659-9022
TIN ROOF, 309 E. Paces Ferry Road, 404-842-0001
TRACKSIDE TAVERN, 313 E. College Ave., Decatur, 404-378-0504
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VARIETY PLAYHOUSE, 1099 Euclid Ave., 404-524-7354
THE VAULT, 3259 Roswell Road, 404-239-0202
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YIN YANG MUSIC CAFÉ, 64 3rd St., 404-607-0682
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