Saturday, June 9, 2012
Recently released photo shows some of the descendants and friends gathered for a private event at Woodruff Arts Center.
On the 50th Anniversary of the Orly plane crash in Paris, which figured prominently in the creation of Buckhead and the rest of Atlanta’s present day, the Woodruff Arts Center hosted 150 descendants and friends of those who perished for a simple, but very special private memorial ceremony. The Woodruff Arts Center recently released a photo of last weekend's ceremony that shows the gathering. The chosen spot was at the bronze casting of Rodin’s statue, “The Shade”, which was donated to the people of Atlanta in memory of those who died that day by the French government. It stands near the Ginkgo tree in front of the Woodruff Arts Center for all passers-by to enjoy. Welcoming remarks were made by Rickey Bevington, Senior Editor at GPB and a …
Friday, June 1, 2012
Looking for something to do in Buckhead this weekend? There is plenty going on — from educational experiences to just for fun romps.
Movies on the Lawn Where/When: 1385 Hanover West Dr NW (Hanover West Clubhouse Lawn), Atlanta / June 1, 2012, 6:30 p.m. Why go: Join the Westside Friends Group's first annual Family Flix FUN-Raiser. Enjoy a Fun Fair from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and the movie Alvin and the Chipmunks ChipWrecked at 8:30 p.m. Pricing: Reserve your family pass for $25 or pay $10 at the door. Tickets include movie, popcorn and fun fair! Chick-fil-A Dinner & candy concessions available for purchase. Woodruff Holding Events on Orly Anniversary Where/When: Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta. June 3. Why go: On June 3, the public is invited to participate in Community Day at the Woodruff from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., including the following free …
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
June 3, the 50th anniversary of the event, will feature free activities at each of The Woodruff’s divisions.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
The Woodruff will commemorate the Orly plane crash tragedy through a special Community Day on June 3, the 50th anniversary of the event, with free activities at each of The Woodruff’s divisions, including an art installation from the Musée du Louvre. The plane crash at Paris’s Orly Airport took the lives of 122 arts patrons from Atlanta who were part of a European arts tour planned by the Atlanta Art Association. The tragedy stunned Atlanta’s citizens, galvanizing them to build a Memorial Arts Building that is now part of the Woodruff Arts Center, which celebrates multiple art forms in one location. The Woodruff, which today is home to the Alliance Theatre, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the High Museum of Art, and Young Audiences, serves…
Friday, May 4, 2012
Patch is giving away two pairs of tickets to this month's art auction and private reception at the Millennium Gate Georgia History Museum to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Orly air crash.
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Friday, May 4, 2012
UPDATE: This contest is now closed and we're in the process of notifying the winners. More info coming... On Saturday May 12, the Buckhead Heritage Society, in partnership with the Millennium Gate Georgia History Museum in Midtown, will bring to life the story of the Orly tragedy through the works of several nationally and regionally renowned artists. The artists have contributed original works interpreting the Orly air crash and its transformative effects on the cultural scene of Atlanta. The art exhibit will be free and open to the public from noon until 5 p.m. It will be followed by a private cocktail reception and art auction beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets for the private reception and art auction are $25 for Buckhead Heritage members and…
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1:35 pm on Friday, May 11, 2012
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