The Atlanta Veterans Day Parade starts at 11:11am and begins on Peachtree Street south of Ralph McGill/Ivan Allen Blvd. The parade will proceed south on Peachtree Street, turn right on Baker towards Centennial Olympic Park, making a left at COPD towards CNN Center and Philips Arena. The parade’s reviewing stand will be at the corner of Baker Street and COPD, near The World of Coca Cola and the Georgia Aquarium.

The 2011 Freedom Ball starts at 6pm that same evening at the Oceans Ballroom of the Georgia Aquarium. Master of ceremonies is Wes Sarginson of WXIA-TV Atlanta “11Alive”. WWII themed ceremonies including the swing era music of Les Still Band are planned for the evening honoring our WWII Veterans with James Madio and Ross McCall as guest speakers. Besides, being passionate about recognizing the sacrifices and actions of our World War II Veterans, Mr. Madio and Mr. McCall both serve on the board of the World War II Foundation. Space is limited, so register early at www.gavetsdayparade.org or contact Judy Humphries at jhumphries@cobbcounty.org.

For additional information, please contact GVDPA President, Kevin Miller at (404) 518-3551, or email kevin.l.miller@comcast.net.

“We aim to set the bar for German cuisine in Atlanta and create a fun, authentic experience,” comments Brian Bullock, managing partner of Der Biergarten. “We’ve immersed ourselves in German culture and cuisine to ensure that every aspect evokes emotions of a European experience. Guests will even find that many of our servers are bi-lingual, speaking both German and English.”

Chef Don Diem leads the culinary team at Der Biergarten, and the authentic German menu features Brats and wursts (German sausages), strudels, pretzels and mustards. Matt Youhess, world-renowned beer expert and well-traveled beer enthusiast, has hand selected an authentic beer library for our Biergarten. Guests can choose from a dozen authentic German draft beers with a rich history, ranging from light to dark and representing various regions of the country. Featured classic German Draft beers include Weihenstephan, crafted by worlds oldest commercial brewery, to Warsteiner and Spaten. Beer will be served in traditional half and one liter steins.

The 7,000-square-foot restaurant features indoor and outdoor Biergarten seating along with multiple flat-screen TV’s, making it an ideal destination for watching European matches. Der Biergarten will also present time-honored German décor including hand-painted trompe l’oeil (illusionistic) murals by Alexi Torres Alonso and a German-manufactured model-railroad that will circle the restaurant.  Der Biergarten will incorporate another important German tradition with celebration of seasonal festivals – from Oktoberfest in the fall to elaborate décor at Holiday.

Co-owner Wolfgang Hartert, a local resident and native of Germany, was central to bringing this concept to Atlanta. “Atlanta needs a restaurant like Der Biergarten,” notes Wolfgang Hartert. “The significant German population and German business community in Atlanta is begging for an authentic dining experience. As a German-native, I know that Der Biergarten will provide Europeans, just like me, with a place to share the rich heritage of Germany with American friends.”

Bullock and Hartert are working hard to insure that Der Biergarten becomes the Luckie Marietta District’s next icon, as it serves locals as well as visitors to the area’s many tourist, cultural, sports and convention facilities.

Address:
Der Biergarten is located a block from the Georgia Aquarium,
300 Marietta Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30313

Hours:
Monday – Friday from 5pm to midnight
Saturday – Sunday from noon to midnight

Directions:

From the North of Atlanta via I-75 or I-85
Head south on I-75 or I-85 toward Atlanta and take exit 249C – Williams Street
Continue on Williams Street and then turn right on Andrew Young International Blvd
After passing two stop lights, turn right onto Marietta Street and Der Biergarten will be on your Left

From the South of Atlanta via I-75 or I-85
Go North on I-75 or I-85 toward Atlanta and take exit 248C – Andrew Young International Blvd
Veer left onto Andrew Young International Blvd to Marietta Street
Turn right on Marietta Street and Der Biergarten will be on your right

From the West of Atlanta via I-20
Head east on I-20 to I-75 or I-85 North and take exit 248C – Andrew Young International Blvd
Veer left onto Andrew Young International Blvd to Marietta Street
Turn right on Marietta Street and Der Biergarten will be on your left

From the East of Atlanta via I-20
Go west on I-20 to I-75 or I-85 North and take exit 248C – Andrew Young International Blvd
Veer left onto Andrew Young International Blvd to Marietta Street
Turn right on Marietta Street and Der Biergarten will be on your left

Parking:
Parking for patrons is validated and complimentary across the street in the covered deck at 275 Baker.

For more information, please call (404) 521-2728.

Coming off its 10-year anniversary in 2009, Philips Arena has already hosted sold-out shows for such acts as Black-Eyed Peas, George Strait & Reba McEntire, Jay-Z, John Mayer, Bon Jovi, Alicia Keys, and Nickelback. The rankings include attendance for concerts and other shows hosted by Philips Arena from January 1, 2010, to June 30, 2010.

“Philips Arena makes it possible for live entertainment to be the unforgettable and inspirational experience that it was meant to be,” said Bob Williams, President, Atlanta Hawks and Philips Arena, and Executive Vice President, Atlanta Spirit LLC. “We believe we have one of the pre-eminent sports and entertainment venues in the world, and these rankings reaffirm that millions of guests and artists believe this too.”