The temperatures are slowly dropping and Atlantans are eagerly awaiting the perfect weather of fall and embracing opportunities to be outdoors. And, what better way to break away from the work day and get a little fresh air than with lunch in Woodruff Park? After taking a summer vacation, “Wednesdays in Woodruff” is back, bringing city dwellers a much needed weekly opportunity to relax and enjoy free live music ranging from jazz to reggae in the outdoor “café” the park has created. On a deadline? You’re in luck; the park has free Wi-Fi so you can stay in touch while lunching and listening.

The park will officially continue the 2008 season beginning on Wednesday, September 3 and encourages all of Atlanta to usher in the beautiful weather with “Wednesdays in Woodruff” from noon to 1 p.m. each week. So, grab lunch from one of Downtown’s delicious dining spots and go towards the green.

Schedule as of September 2, 2008 (subject to change):

September 2008 - Noon to 1 p.m.

• September 3 – Matthew Kahler
• September 10 – Georgia Fire Flies
• September 17 – Kate Morrissey
• September 24 – Joe McGuinness

October 2008 - Noon to 1 p.m.

• October 1 – Nick Longo
• October 8 – The Barrow Boys
• October 15 – Corduroy Road
• October 22 – Hurricane Wilson
• October 29 – Larry Griffith

The six acres that encompass Woodruff Park make it a refreshing green space in Downtown Atlanta. From the open-air pavilion where “Wednesdays in Woodruff” takes place to the quaint Reading Room across the park where you can find all your favorite magazines, Woodruff Park provides a refuge from the everyday hustle and bustle of the city. Pair the green atmosphere with 100 café tables, more than 200 chairs, and free Wi-Fi throughout the park and you’ve got the ideal spot for the Downtown business community and visitors to chill, chat and check out the surroundings.

Musical programming for “Wednesdays in Woodruff” is provided through a partnership between the Metro Atlanta Arts & Culture Coalition and the Atlanta Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, Office of Cultural Affairs.

ABOUT WOODRUFF PARK
Woodruff Park is one of Downtown Atlanta’s most significant green spaces. Located in the heart of the city’s financial, entertainment, and academic districts, Woodruff Park features large lawn and plaza areas, a bandstand, sculptures and colorful landscaping. This flexible open space bordered by Auburn Avenue, Edgewood Avenue, Peachtree Street and Park Place, recently added bistro tables and chairs, chess tables, Wi-Fi, as well as park attendants. For more information on Woodruff Park, including event schedules, please visit www.atlantadowntown.com.

ABOUT CENTRAL ATLANTA PROGRESS
Central Atlanta Progress, Inc. (CAP) is a Downtown business association with 180 members. Its mission is to build a 21st century Downtown as the heart of the Atlanta Region – a vibrant community with strong leadership and sustainable infrastructure that is safe, livable, diverse, economically viable, accessible, clean, hospitable and entertaining. In is governed by a 60 plus-member Board of Directors, including an Executive Committee that oversees the monthly operational decisions on behalf of the Board. The Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created by CAP to make Downtown safer, cleaner and more hospitable. It is governed by a nine member Board of Directors, six of which are elected by Downtown property owners; two additional directors appointed by the Mayor and Council President; the final director, per State statute, is the Chair of the City Council Finance Committee. www.centralatlantaprogress.org

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