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DEL.ICIO.USWild Night
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
From left, Audrey Peterman, Frank Peterman and keynote speaker Majora Carter at Saturday night’s “Keeping it Wild” gala. Photo by Bruce Morton
Man, I hate I missed this one.
The “Keeping it Wild” gala attracted 300 guests to the historic Georgia Freight Depot Saturday night. The crowd enjoyed great food and music along with inspiring speakers.
Event co-chairs were the Rev. Michael and Linda Battle and the Rev. Woody and Carol Bartlett. Honorary chair was the eco-fabulous
Event planner Damita Holbrook of Glam Event Solutions dressed up the Depot in autumnal tones of deep red and gold, with live natural centerpieces.
We’re told keynote speaker Majora Carter of Sustainable South Bronx talked of transforming a waterfront wasteland into a lush green riverfront park in an otherwise gray and industrial community. She challenged everyone present to consider their dreams for making the world around them better and to pursue them with passion.
Were you there?
GET ready…
Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s annual gala, “One Enchanted Evening,” is coming up this Saturday, Nov. 10. It’ll be at Atlanta Country Club, 500 Atlanta Country Club Dr. in East Cobb.
This fun fete honors some dedicated GET supporters and arts advocates. U.S. Rep. Tom Price and Dr. Elizabeth Price, as well as long-time GET corporate partner Northside Hospital, will be recognized as the fourth annual recipients of the Georgia Ensemble Theatre Legacy Awards.
Community volunteers and GET trustees Helen Owens and Bev Burke are the event’s co-chairs.
Tix are $125 each; call 770-641-1260 or see www.get.org.
AIDS Walk Atlanta 2007, held Oct. 21 along Piedmont Park, drew more than 14,000 participants. Organizers are nearing their fundraising goal of $1.1 million; donations are being accepted through Nov. 30. (Contribute at www.aidatlanta.org.)
Leslie Fram and Sean Demery of 99X were on hand for the event, themed “Every Life Deserves Hope.” The walk honored Brett Lykins, a 27-year-old youth AIDS activist who recently lost his battle with the disease.
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