7pm - 10pm: Meet at the Park Bench bar in Buckhead for some good drinks, eats, and socializing with other group members and guests.

Location: The Park Bench bar is located in the heart of the Buckhead bar district at 256 E Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305. 

Cost: No cover; your food and drinks. With a $10 donation to our group, you can get bottomless draft beer.

Reservations: [RSVP details posted to our email broadcast list]

Morning: Meet at the Atlanta Bread Company in Sandy Springs. We will carpool from there to Raven Cliff Falls in White County near Helen and Robertstown in the North Georgia mountains.

The Raven Cliffs Trail is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest where it twists for 2 ½ miles (5 miles round trip) around several waterfalls, including one of the most unusual falls in the world where water pours out of a crevice in a the face of a massive cliff about 90 feet high. Behind the crevice, the water drops approximately 60 feet and then rushes through the rock face and drops 20 feet into a deep pool. The water then cascades 20 more feet to Dodd Creek. Three other waterfalls may be found on Dodd Creek. The largest is located downstream from Raven Cliff Falls and measures 70 feet. The area offers excellent opportunities for day hiking. This is an easy to moderate hiking trail. We will return to Atlanta Saturday evening.

Location: The Atlanta Bread Company in Dunwoody is located at Perimeter Pointe Shopping Center, 1155 Mount Vernon Hwy, Suite 1200 (Next to Regal 10 Cinemas), Atlanta, GA 30338.

Cost: $5 group fund, shared gas with carpool driver. We will have a drink cooler but you should plan for us stopping for lunch and possibly dinner.

Reservations: [RSVP details posted to our email broadcast list]

6-6:30pm: Meet in front of the Midtown Art Cinema for a FREE advance screening of the new movie, Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang. The theatre is overbooked to ensure a full house. Seating is first come, first served so arrive early. Movie starts at 7pm but we will be inside before then. We will try to be out front until about 6:30pm unless the theatre is full before that time.

After the move: we can go somewhere near by to have drinks, eats and to socialize.

Location: The Landmark Theatres Midtown Art Cinema is located in the Midtown Promenade at 931 Monroe Dr, Atlanta, GA 30308. Google Maps - MapQuest

Cost: Movie is FREE; Your food/drinks

Reservations: [RSVP details posted to our email broadcast list]

6-6:30pm: Meet in front of the Hollywood 24 Cinema for a FREE advance screening of the new movie, Zathura. You need to arrive early as the number of tickets distributed exceeds the seating capacity of the theatre. Movie starts at 7pm but we will be inside before then. We will try to be out front until about 6:30pm unless the theatre is full before that time.

After the move: we can go somewhere near by to have drinks, eats and to socialize.

Location: The Regal Cinemas Hollywood 24 is located at 3265 Northeast Expressway Access Rd. Chamblee GA 30341. From I-85 take the Shallowford Rd Exit to the NE Expy Access Rd traveling North parallel to I-85. Google Maps - MapQuest

Cost: Movie is FREE; Your food/drinks

Reservations: [RSVP details posted to our email broadcast list]

9-9:30pm: Meet in front of the Regal Mall of Georgia Stadium 20 & IMAX for a FREE advance screening of the new movie, The Polar Express in IMAX 3D. You need to arrive early as the number of tickets distributed exceeds the seating capacity of the theatre. Movie starts at 10am but we will be inside before then. We will try to be out front until about 9:30am unless the theatre is full before that time.

After the move: we can go somewhere nearby for lunch and to socialize.

Location: The Regal Mall of Georgia Stadium 20 & IMAX is located at 3333 Buford Dr, Ste 300, Buford GA 30519-4930. Google Maps - MapQuest

Cost: Movie is FREE; Your food/drinks

Reservations: [RSVP details posted to our email broadcast list]

3-3:30pm: We will will meet in front of the Midtown Art Cinema before the film screening. The movie starts at 4:00 PM. After the screenings, we will go nearby for dinner.

Whether they are home alone, cruising or being counseled by Freud, these boys sure love to explore.

Sigmund Freud: Professional Psychoanalyst

Director: Kami Chisholm & Jennifer Gilomen
USA, 2005, video, 7 minutes

The “infamous” founder of psychoanalysis counsels well-known dolls and puppets.

Gold

Director: Armen Kazazian
Canada, 2005, video, 15 minutes

An aging artist going blind, employs the eyes of a drug-addicted hustler to help him complete his final masterpiece.

Room Service

Director: Daniel Reitz,
USA, 2004, video, 20 minutes

A one television show wonder-turned-escort is hired by an obsessed fan to realize his fantasy – all in front of his video camera!

Little Boy Blue

Director: Edward Cohen
USA, 2004, video, 22 minutes

One lonely man’s lingering search to replace a lost love.

NightSwimming

Director: Daniel Falcone
USA, 2005, video, 18 minutes

A teenage punk sets out on a mission with his best friend to see a beloved band perform in New York City…and there’s no going back.

Ryans Life

Director: Nick Wauters
USA, 2004, video, 24 minutes

16 year old high school student Ryan battles with his coming-out process in this Boy-meets-world style comedy.

OUTstanding Narrative Short Film, OUTFEST, LA Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, 2005

Latch Key

Director: Garth Bardsley
USA, 2005, video, 12 minutes

Home alone brothers one gay, one straight, plot for an afternoon with someone special.

Best Short Award, New Festival: New York's Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, 2005

Location: The Landmark Theatres Midtown Art Cinema is located in the Midtown Promenade at 931 Monroe Dr, Atlanta, GA 30308 at the intersection of 8th St NE. Google Maps - MapQuest

Cost: You movie ticket and dinner. Purchase advance tickets and passes at www.ticketalternative.com or by calling 877-725-8849 up to 6:00 PM the day prior to the screening.

Reservations:  [RSVP details posted to our email broadcast list]

Evening: We will will meet for dinner at a restaurant in the Midtown Promenade before the film screening.

9pm: International Gay Centerpiece Film, Summerstorm (Summersturm). Director: Marco Kreuzpaintner, Germany, 2004, video, German with English subtitles, 98 minutes.

Both stars of their Bavarian high school rowing team, Tobi and Achim are inseparable best friends looking forward to a camping trip centered around a summer rowing competition. Things are a bit complicated though…Tobi has a secret crush on Achim, and can’t stand that he only has eyes for the girl across the lake. And, to add more pressure to the already-confused Tobi, the competitor team turns out to be a very “out” all gay team called the Queerstrokes - a mixed bag of macho and flamboyant teenage gay athletes. Tobi’s team feel’s very insecure about having these “gay boys” in camp and do everything possible to avoid them. But, sexual tensions grow amongst the teenagers, and Tobi becomes torn between his “love” for Achim and the crush he develops on one of the cute guys in Queerstrokes. Drama and teen angst reaches its climax during a summer storm, symbolizing the pain and excitement of first love and changing the lives of everyone in its path.

Best Feature Audience Award, Munich 2004
Best Leading Actor, Montreal Film Festival
Best Feature Audience Award, Pikes Peak 2005

Location: The Landmark Theatres Midtown Art Cinema is located in the Midtown Promenade at 931 Monroe Dr, Atlanta, GA 30308.

Cost: Your dinner and movie ticket.

Reservations: [RSVP details posted to our email broadcast list]

6:30-7:00pm: Meet in front of the Hollywood 24 Cinema for a FREE advance screening of the new movie, Walk The Line, staring Ginnifer Goodwin and Robert Patrick. You need to arrive early as the number of tickets distributed exceeds the seating capacity of the theatre. Movie starts at 7:30pm but we will be inside before then. We will try to be out front until about 7:00pm unless the theatre is full before that time. 

After the move: we can go somewhere nearby for drinks, dinner and to socialize.

Location: The Regal Cinemas Hollywood 24 is located at 3265 Northeast Expressway Access Rd. Chamblee GA 30341. From I-85 take the Shallowford Rd Exit to the NE Expy Access Rd traveling North parallel to I-85. Google Maps - MapQuest

Cost: Movie is FREE; Your food/drinks

Reservations: [RSVP details posted to our email broadcast list]

Late morning: Brown bag your lunch and meet at the picnic tables near the trailhead of the multi-use trail at the Powers Island/Cochran Shoals unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area for lunch. 

After Lunch: We will bike the scenic trails mostly parallel to the river. There is both a multiuse fitness trail and a hiking/mountain bike trail to ride. The wide multiuse fitness trail that is heavily used by park visitors and usually has some nice eye candy.

Helmets are required. Bring a water bottle. We will have drink coolers for before/after the ride and some snacks.

After/during riding: We will ride to a nearby restaurant for an early dinner if we are hungry. 

Location: The Cochran Shoals - Powers Island unit entrance is on the west side of the river on Interstate North Pkwy. Directions:

From I-285 - Exit 22  Northside Dr, New Northside Dr, Powers Ferry Rd.

Traveling East: Go to second traffic light and go left onto New Northside Drive.

Traveling West: Right on New Northside Drive.

Use "through" lane to pick up Interstate North Parkway.

Unit will be .8 miles on the right after crossing the Chattahoochee.

From US 41 (Cobb Parkway)

Travel to Akers Mill Road Travel for about 1.5 miles to the junction of Akers Mill and Powers Ferry Road.

Turn left and go under I-285, then an immediate right onto Interstate North Parkway.

Unit will be .2 miles on left prior to crossing the Chattahoochee.   

Cost: Group fund: $5 per person; Chattahoochee River Park Day Pass: $3 per vehicle.

Reservations: Deadline Saturday night. [RSVP details posted to our email broadcast list]

Late morning: Brown bag your lunch and meet at the picnic area of the Riverside Rd. entrance of the Vickery Creek Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. We will have additional drinks.

After Lunch: We will hike and explore the scenic and historic area of Vickery Creek which includes the remains of the old Roswell Mill along the west bank of the creek. The old mill was accessed the by the old Roswell Covered Bridge which still exist.

Vickery Creek is formed on the property of a mixed-blood Cherokee woman named Vickery. She was forced to move west with the rest of the Cherokee Nation when Georgia removed them on a forced march known today as "Trail of Tears. The creek name, which settlers called "Big Creek," is her lasting legacy.  

Location: The Vickery Creek unit Riverside Rd entrance in Roswell. [Google Maps] Directions:

From I-285 - Exit 25  Roswell Road

Traveling East: Left on Roswell Rd
Traveling West: Right on Roswell Rd

Go 7 miles, cross the river to the intersection of Roswell Rd and Riverside Rd.

Right onto Riverside, cross Vickery Creek and make an immediate Left for the unit. 

From GA 400 - Exit 6  Northridge Road

Traveling North: Right onto Northridge.
Traveling South: Left onto Northridge.

Go 2 miles to the intersection of Roswell Rd and Riverside Rd.

Right onto Riverside, cross Vickery Creek and make an immediate Left to the unit. 

Cost: Group fund: $5 per person; Chattahoochee River Park Day Pass: $3 per vehicle

Reservations: Deadline Saturday night. [RSVP details posted to our email broadcast list]

Before movie: We will will meet in front of the Regal Cinemas Atlantic Stadium 16 before the FREE Advance Screening of the new movie, First Descent: The Story of the Snowboarding Revolution. Visit the website to learn more about the movie and view the trailer. You need to arrive early as the number of tickets distributed exceeds the seating capacity of the theatre. The movie starts at [see eNewsletter] but we will be inside before then. We will try to be out front until about [see eNewsletter] unless the theatre is full before that time.

This movie shows real snowboarding like you have never seen before without stunt doubles or special effects. There is snowboarding from mountains only accessible by helicopter and down a mountain with an avalanche coming behind the boarder.

First Descent chronicles the rebellious, inspiring and sometimes controversial rise of snowboarding—as seen through the eyes of the snowboarders setting the standards and breaking the boundaries of this worldwide phenomenon.

First Descent spotlights a handful of snowboarding's early pioneers (including Shawn Farmer, Nick Perata and Terje Haakonsen) and some of the superstar phenoms at snowboarding's current cutting edge (Shaun White and Hannah Teter) and literally takes them to the edge-the snow blanketed mountains of Alaska—where these five icons face some of the most challenging natural terrain on the planet. The five come for different reasons — Perata and Farmer to see if they still have what it takes, Haakonsen to add another credit to a Big Mountain resume and White and Teter to undertake their first Big Mountain riding ever.

Leading up to a first descent, the crew of five share their stories, comparing their viewpoints, individual lifestyles, and unedited opinions of the evolution of snowboarding that began as a delinquent child of skiing and now stands as an international cultural movement that has permanently changed the face of winter sports.

The movie spans the snowboarding revolution of the 80s and 90s, expresses real-life accounts from both notorious and famed riders, and provides dramatic scenes from the biggest winter contest and backcountry experiences. First Descent creates a fast-paced portrait of a sport that has quickly evolved from a fringe hobby to a full-fledged global event.

After the screening: We will go to a nearby restaurant for eats, drinks and socializing.

Location: The Regal Cinemas Atlantic Stadium 16 is located at Atlanta Station, 261 19th St NW, Ste 1250, Atlanta 30363-1132. (Regal/directions: 404-347-9889).

Cost: FREE movie ticket; You food/drinks

Reservations: Deadline Monday night. [RSVP details posted to our email broadcast list]