When the air begins to crisp in late September, a new arts festival will descend on midtown. The inaugural Midtown Festival of the Arts will be a weekend of Atlanta food and culture.

“Every day, Midtowners roll out the red carpet for visitors to Woodruff Arts Center, High Museum, the Fox Theater and the many wonderful festivals in Piedmont Park,” Leslie Johnson, president of Midtown Festival of the Arts said. “In the past couple of years, developments like 12th and Midtown have added shops, restaurants, visitors and residents to the Midtown Mile, and the new streetscaping ties it all together along Peachtree Street. This festival is organized by Midtowners and all proceeds will fund even more improvements in midtown.”

The festival will highlight visual, performing, culinary and literary artists up and down the Midtown Mile, which stretches from 5th to 10th streets on Peachtree. An artists market will let patrons purchase beautiful and unique pieces from local artists to enjoy at home. Performances will take place on the Main Stage as well as other venues across the festival and showcase dancers, comedians, singers, bands, poets and a wide range of other performances. Fifth Group Restaurants will select restaurants and food vendors to demonstrate their culinary crafts that will please any epicurean. A children’s area at the Margaret Mitchell house will provide performances specifically for children, as well as hands-on crafts and activities.

The festival will feature other exciting activities as well, such as a traditional beer garden, Midtown Mile Road Race, art auction and film presentations.

The Midtown Mile is an exciting place visit, but an even better place to live. Calling a luxury Atlanta condo at 1010 Midtown home gives you access to premier dining, boutique shopping and numerous events mere steps from the lobby. Visit the 1010 Midtown website for more information on the beautiful homes and fabulous location.

It is summertime in Atlanta. Doesn’t that make you want to get out and play? You are certain to enjoy yourself at the first event Summer Stroll on the Mile on Sunday, June 13 from noon - 4 pm. This casual, community event that will take place on everybody’s favorite stretch of Peachtree Street in the area known as the Midtown Mile. This fun, positive experience is sure to attract people from all over Atlanta to Midtown for a fun Sunday afternoon. Numerous events and activities are planned including:

• A community mural that everyone is invited to paint. Located near the marquis at Woodruff, this fun arts experience for both kids and adults is presented through the Young Audiences program at Woodruff . Karin Mervis is the featured artist for this program.
• The Center for Puppetry Arts is offering an interactive “Puppet Factory” experience.
• Alternative country band Stovall will be performing at the North Avenue Presbyterian Church.
• Visit Loews Hotel for some cool and tasty treats.

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1010 Midtown, Atlanta’s luxury high-rise condos located in the heart of midtown mile just off of Peachtree Street, is pleased to announce new pricing. Many homes have been reduced as much as $75,000 and are now affordably priced from the $170,000s, Don’t miss this opportunity to own a home in the midst of it all!

Over 80 restaurant all within walking distance, including four in the building - Ri Ra Irish Pub, RA Sushi Atlanta, Piola and Noon Midtown. Loews Hotel is just across the street at 12th and midtown and has some exciting retail coming soon including Crate and Barrel.

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12th & Midtown is delighted to announce that STK is the newest tenant to join the already prestigious list of retailers and restaurants featured in the mixed-use development. As of now, there are four other STK locations nationwide - New York City, Los Angeles and Miami; a Las Vegas restaurant is currently under construction, but that is it. STK is not a chain with multiple restaurants in a myriad of cities across the nation. Dining at STK is a one-of-a-kind experience that Atlantan’s will now be privy to.

In New York and L.A., STK has become a hot spot for A-List celebrities to dine. Their exquisite waistline-conscious menu was designed and executed by Executive Chef Todd Mark Miller and features various innovative seafood creations, steaks, salads and more. The steaks come in three different sizes, a la carte, and are dressed with one of eight rich, homemade sauces - you get to choose the sauce.

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In early 2008, Peachtree Street, between 14th Street and 10th Street, looked like the photo on the left. At this time, Daniel Corporation had only begun construction on their exquisite master-planned development 12th & Midtown. In no time at all, the area would come to be known as the Midtown Mile, featuring upscale boutique shops, fine dining destinations, a luxury Atlanta hotel, first-class office space and elegant condos.

The lucky individuals who invest in the Atlanta condos at 1010 Midtown find themselves in a true live, work, play community. These Midtown condos are within walking distance to most everything Atlanta has to offer. Whether you want restaurants like Oceanaire, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Ra Sushi, Noon and Twist or are looking for entertainment at the High Museum, Piedmont Park, Woodruff Arts Center and the 14th Street Playhouse, you can leave the car at home and reach them on foot.

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1010 Midtown recently received a Walk Score of 94 out of a possible 100. And, according to the Walk Score definitions, any community receiving a score between 90 and 100 is considered a “Walkers’ Paradise: Most errands can be accomplished on foot and many people get by without owning a car.”

Being able to reside in Atlanta without having to own a car is one of the greatest luxuries a community can offer. A rise in gas prices will have absolutely no effect on you. Plus, without a monthly car payment and insurance, you will have much more money every month to devote to yourself - whether you want to see a musical, pamper yourself at a local spa, try a new restaurant or shop. And, walking to all of your destinations is a much healthier way of life. Simply by completing your daily tasks, you are getting more physical exercise and increasing your daily steps. All in all, it seems life without a car is superb.

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Atlanta has made it onto many lists in the past year. From the “Best Place to Buy a Home” to the “Most Wired Cities,” Atlanta is consistently making it into the top 10. Instead of being a city that is known for being the best in one particular aspect, we have a city that is great all-around. Just take a look for yourself (now there were so many lists that Atlanta was on, we couldn’t include them all. So, these are just a few examples - for the entire list, visit the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce website):

• “Top Cities with the Most Fortune 500 Headquarters,” from Fortune magazine, May 5, 2008 - Atlanta is #5
• “Global Cities Index,” from Foreign Policy magazine, November/December 2008 - Atlanta is #8
• “Metro Areas with Largest Population Increase 00 - 07,” from U.S. Census Bureau, March 27, 2008 - Atlanta is #1
• “America’s Fastest-Growing Large & Small Metros,” From Forbes, January 30, 2008 - Atlanta is #3
• “Best Cities for Jobs,” from Forbes, January 10, 2008 - Atlanta is #4

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1010 Midtown is causing quite a buzz in midtown Atlanta as it seems most everyone wants a sneak peek into the luxury Atlanta condos, or at least the success of the Artefacto event last week would lead us that conclusion since the main event of the night was a preview of the furniture that will be on display in one of the model homes. So, if you missed last week’s event, there is no need to worry because tomorrow night Cantoni is hosting a party also highlighting furniture that will soon be found in a 1010 Midtown model home. These events are leading up to the much-anticipated opening of 1010 Midtown, which is taking place on November 5th - next Wednesday. The long wait for the completion of the first phase of 12th & Midtown is over, and, beginning next week, you can close on units at the live-work-play community on the Midtown Mile. Finally, the luxury lifestyle of 1010 Midtown is upon us, and if you want a preview of be sure to RSVP to AtlantaRSVP @ Cantoni.com.

The first “upscale resident” has now moved to 1010 Midtown, the initial phase of the massive 12th & Midtown mixed-use development underway in the heart of Midtown Atlanta.

The jackal-headed god Anubis was believed to be the guide and protector of the dead in ancient Egypt, and has arrived in Midtown to pave the way for the new exhibition “Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs,” which opens November 15 at the Atlanta Civic Center.

This new exhibition spans 2,000 years of history and highlights some of the most significant rulers of ancient Egypt, showcasing the lives and splendor of the Egyptian pharaohs. With more than 50 treasures from King Tut’s tomb and more than 70 priceless artifacts from some of the most powerful pharaohs in Egyptian history on display, visitors will get a sense of how life – and art – evolved under various rulers.

Anubis has served as the protector of King Tut’s treasures in Vienna and London, where he approached the city floating down the River Thames. At five tons and 25 feet, Anubis makes an imposing guide and protector for King Tutankhamun’s treasures and we are thrilled to now welcome him to Midtown Atlanta.

More information about 12th & Midtown at www.12thandmidtown.com

More information about “Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs” at www.tutlanta.com

The Midtown Mile seems to be the most sought-after strip of real estate in Atlanta, as it has attracted the eye of many prestigious establishments, including The W Hotel, Equinox and, now, the InterContinental hotel. It was recently announced in an article from the Atlanta Business Chronicle that the InterContinental Hotels Group will put a new hotel at the intersection of Peachtree Street and 17th Street, bringing a high level of luxury to the area. The InterContinental hotels have a very prestigious reputation, and Atlanta currently has one InterContinental hotel in the Buckhead area, which holds a Five Diamond rating. There are only four hotels in all of Atlanta that have such a high rating, but there is sure to be one more added to the list once the Midtown InterContintal Hotel is complete. The article goes into further detail about the business behind the project, but the bottom line is that the Midtown Mile is quickly becoming the Madison Avenue of Atlanta.

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