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From: Anil Lewis, NFBGA
To: Affiliate Presidents
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 3:32 PM
Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] NFB of Georgia Convention Tours


Please circulate!!  This information is also available on the NFB of 
Georgia
website at:
WWW.NFBGA.ORG/
Reservations for tours can also be made on the website.

NFB 2007 Convention Tours

As the proud hosts of the national Federation of the Blind 2007 annual
convention, the members of the NFB of Georgia would like to present
conventioneers
with an opportunity to experience a few places that make Atlanta 
special.
We have worked to secure limited availability to the following 
entertainment
venues during the 2007 NFB National Convention.  Please take the time to
review the tour descriptions, and make a request.  Please note the time 
of
the
tour because it will not be possible to attend tours that are given at
overlapping times.  You can feel free to contact the venue directly to 
make
your
own reservations for alternative times.

Agatha's Taste of Mystery Dinner Theater

Price: $55.00 per person

Date: Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Time: 7:00-10:00

Description: Agatha's is a comedy murder mystery dinner theater with
audience participation. This was a tremendous hit at our 2004 
convention.
All shows
are original comedy murder mysteries that take place in the dining room
between the courses of the meal. There is no stage, and the actors move
around
the diners, so you can see and hear from all seats. Two professional 
actors
carry the show. The rest is up to the audience. Participation is 
encouraged
but not required. Agatha's serves a five-course meal of appetizer, soup,
salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. Once guests are seated, the 
waiters
list
the entrees for you to make your selection. Wine is served with dinner,
beginning with the soup course. The performance will be "Rocky the 
Italian
Scallion's
Final Blow."  Agatha's Taste of Mystery is only two blocks away from the
Marriott Marquis, so we will be walking from the hotel.

Carter presidential Center

Price: $15.00 per person

Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Time: 2:00-4:00

Description:  The Carter Presidential Center, consisting of the Carter
museum and Carter Library, is located on a 35 acre landscaped park with 
two
small
lakes, a serene Japanese Garden designed by Master Gardener Kinsaku 
Nakane,
a Rose Garden with more than 40 varieties of roses, a cherry tree 
orchard
and
a native oak forest.  Changing exhibits are drawn from the library and
museum collections, or are based on themes relating to the presidency 
and
American
political history. Many of these are traveling exhibitions from the
Smithsonian Institution, other Presidential Libraries, and other museums
around the
world.  The Museum of the Jimmy Carter Library includes photographs and
historical memorabilia from the Carter presidency (1976 - 1981). An 
exact
replica
of the Oval Office and gifts received by the Carters are also featured. 
A
permanent exhibit of significant events occurring during Jimmy Carter's 
life
and political career includes photographs with interpretative text.  The
Jimmy Carter Library actively solicits material of Jimmy and Rosalynn
Carter,
material of major figures in the Carter administration or among the 
Carters'
political or close personal friends, material of similar figures of
secondary
importance when they document significant aspects of the Carter
administration, and material of President Carter's family.

CNN Center

Price: $15.00 per person

Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Time: 2:00-4:00

Description:  Ever wondered what the inside of a news studio looks like?
Take the CNN Tour in Atlanta and view for yourself. Guests can take a 
CNN
studio
tour featuring the Control Room Theater, Special Effects studio 
Interactive
News Desk section, along with a visit to the CNN Center.  In September 
1986,
the Omni International complex was renamed CNN Center, and it became the
world headquarters for TBS, Inc. and CNN. TBS, not only became CNN 
Center's
anchor
tenant, but the strong presence of Turner created a focus that was 
lacking
for the Omni International.  Today, CNN Center contains more than 
100,000
square
feet of thriving restaurants and retail businesses.  Important: 
Participants
must be able to descend eight flights of stairs at the end of the tour.

Georgia Aquarium

Price: $25.00 per person

Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Time: 3:00-5:00

Description: The Georgia Aquarium opened on November 23, 2005, as the 
world'
s largest aquarium. With over eight million gallons of fresh and marine
water,
100,000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe, and over
505,000 total square feet of space, the Georgia Aquarium is sure to have
things
you've never seen before. Come see whale sharks, the largest fish on the
planet. These majestic giants can grow to over forty feet long. You will
also
encounter beluga whales, whose charismatic personalities will touch the
hearts of the entire family. The Georgia Aquarium delivers wonder and
excitement
around every corner. You'll want to come back again and again.

King memorial Historic Site

Price: $15.00 per person

Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Time: Afternoon TBA

Description: Atlanta is the birth home to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther 
King.
No trip to Atlanta would be complete without a visit to the birth home 
of
Dr.
King, a gospel concert at the celebrated Ebenezer Baptist Church, and a 
tour
of the Martin Luther King historic site and visitors center.  Just past 
noon
on January 15, 1929, a son was born to the Reverend and Mrs. Martin 
Luther
King in an upstairs bedroom of 501 Auburn Avenue, in Atlanta, Georgia. 
The
couple
named their first son after the Rev. King, but he was simply called M.L. 
by
the family. During the next twelve years this fine, two-story Victorian 
home
is where M.L. would live with his parents, grandparents, siblings, 
aunts,
uncles, and their boarders. The home is located in the residential 
section
of
Sweet Auburn, the center of black Atlanta. Two blocks west of the home 
is
Ebenezer Baptist Church, the pastorate of Martin's grandfather and 
father.
It
was in these surroundings of home, church, and neighborhood that M.L.
experienced his childhood. Here M.L. learned about family and Christian
love, segregation
in the days of Jim Crow laws, diligence, and tolerance. Dr. Martin 
Luther
King Jr. returned to Ebenezer Baptist Church in 1960. As co-pastor with 
his
father,
Daddy King, Dr. King Jr. would preach about love, equality, and 
nonviolence.

New World of Coca-Cola

Price: $20.00 per person

Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Time: 4:00-6:00

Description: Visit The World of Coca-Cola Atlanta and trace the history 
of
the world's most popular soft drink. You'll journey more than 100 years 
into
the past and explore the future of the magical story of Coca-Cola®.  The
excitement begins the moment you walk through the door. Pass under our
landmark
neon "spectacular" Coca-Cola sign and find yourself standing in a
three-story atrium hung with flags representing over 200 nations &
territories where
Coca-Cola is available. From there, move at your own pace through the
fascinating galleries showcasing the rich heritage and global reach of
Coca-Cola.
 With exhibits that appeal to both young and old, the attraction boasts
approximately 1,200 Coca-Cola artifacts, in addition to interactive 
exhibits
an.

Important Note:

 An adult must accompany all children under 18 for all tours. Be sure to
note that the deadline for receiving payment to confirm reservation is 
July
2,
2007 at 12:00 Noon. Any remaining tickets will be available for sale 
during
convention at the Georgia information table. No refunds will be given. 
Also
keep in mind that the prices quoted are dependent on guaranteed minimum
attendance.  Tours leave from the Courtland Street entrance of the 
Marriott
Marquis
hotel.



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From:
mailto:alewis at nfbga.org Anil Lewis, NFBGA
To:
mailto:nfbaffiliatepresidents at nfbnet.org Affiliate Presidents
Sent:
Monday, June 04, 2007 3:32 PM
Subject:
[NFBAffiliatePresidents] NFB of Georgia Convention Tours
Please circulate!!  This information is also available on the NFB of Georgia
website at:
http://www.NFBGA.ORG/ WWW.NFBGA.ORG/
Reservations for tours can also be made on the website.
NFB 2007 Convention Tours
As the proud hosts of the national Federation of the Blind 2007 annual
convention, the members of the NFB of Georgia would like to present
conventioneers
with an opportunity to experience a few places that make Atlanta special.
We have worked to secure limited availability to the following entertainment
venues during the 2007 NFB National Convention.  Please take the time to
review the tour descriptions, and make a request.  Please note the time of
the
tour because it will not be possible to attend tours that are given at
overlapping times.  You can feel free to contact the venue directly to make
your
own reservations for alternative times.
Agatha's Taste of Mystery Dinner Theater
Price: $55.00 per person
Date: Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Time: 7:00-10:00
Description: Agatha's is a comedy murder mystery dinner theater with
audience participation. This was a tremendous hit at our 2004 convention.
All shows
are original comedy murder mysteries that take place in the dining room
between the courses of the meal. There is no stage, and the actors move
around
the diners, so you can see and hear from all seats. Two professional actors
carry the show. The rest is up to the audience. Participation is encouraged
but not required. Agatha's serves a five-course meal of appetizer, soup,
salad, choice of entrée, and dessert. Once guests are seated, the waiters
list
the entrees for you to make your selection. Wine is served with dinner,
beginning with the soup course. The performance will be "Rocky the Italian
Scallion's
Final Blow."  Agatha's Taste of Mystery is only two blocks away from the
Marriott Marquis, so we will be walking from the hotel.
Carter presidential Center
Price: $15.00 per person
Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Time: 2:00-4:00
Description:  The Carter Presidential Center, consisting of the Carter
museum and Carter Library, is located on a 35 acre landscaped park with two
small
lakes, a serene Japanese Garden designed by Master Gardener Kinsaku Nakane,
a Rose Garden with more than 40 varieties of roses, a cherry tree orchard
and
a native oak forest.  Changing exhibits are drawn from the library and
museum collections, or are based on themes relating to the presidency and
American
political history. Many of these are traveling exhibitions from the
Smithsonian Institution, other Presidential Libraries, and other museums
around the
world.  The Museum of the Jimmy Carter Library includes photographs and
historical memorabilia from the Carter presidency (1976 - 1981). An exact
replica
of the Oval Office and gifts received by the Carters are also featured. A
permanent exhibit of significant events occurring during Jimmy Carter's life
and political career includes photographs with interpretative text.  The
Jimmy Carter Library actively solicits material of Jimmy and Rosalynn
Carter,
material of major figures in the Carter administration or among the Carters'
political or close personal friends, material of similar figures of
secondary
importance when they document significant aspects of the Carter
administration, and material of President Carter's family.
CNN Center
Price: $15.00 per person
Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Time: 2:00-4:00
Description:  Ever wondered what the inside of a news studio looks like?
Take the CNN Tour in Atlanta and view for yourself. Guests can take a CNN
studio
tour featuring the Control Room Theater, Special Effects studio Interactive
News Desk section, along with a visit to the CNN Center.  In September 1986,
the Omni International complex was renamed CNN Center, and it became the
world headquarters for TBS, Inc. and CNN. TBS, not only became CNN Center's
anchor
tenant, but the strong presence of Turner created a focus that was lacking
for the Omni International.  Today, CNN Center contains more than 100,000
square
feet of thriving restaurants and retail businesses.  Important: Participants
must be able to descend eight flights of stairs at the end of the tour.
Georgia Aquarium
Price: $25.00 per person
Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Time: 3:00-5:00
Description: The Georgia Aquarium opened on November 23, 2005, as the world'
s largest aquarium. With over eight million gallons of fresh and marine
water,
100,000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe, and over
505,000 total square feet of space, the Georgia Aquarium is sure to have
things
you've never seen before. Come see whale sharks, the largest fish on the
planet. These majestic giants can grow to over forty feet long. You will
also
encounter beluga whales, whose charismatic personalities will touch the
hearts of the entire family. The Georgia Aquarium delivers wonder and
excitement
around every corner. You'll want to come back again and again.
King memorial Historic Site
Price: $15.00 per person
Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Time: Afternoon TBA
Description: Atlanta is the birth home to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King.
No trip to Atlanta would be complete without a visit to the birth home of
Dr.
King, a gospel concert at the celebrated Ebenezer Baptist Church, and a tour
of the Martin Luther King historic site and visitors center.  Just past noon
on January 15, 1929, a son was born to the Reverend and Mrs. Martin Luther
King in an upstairs bedroom of 501 Auburn Avenue, in Atlanta, Georgia. The
couple
named their first son after the Rev. King, but he was simply called M.L. by
the family. During the next twelve years this fine, two-story Victorian home
is where M.L. would live with his parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts,
uncles, and their boarders. The home is located in the residential section
of
Sweet Auburn, the center of black Atlanta. Two blocks west of the home is
Ebenezer Baptist Church, the pastorate of Martin's grandfather and father.
It
was in these surroundings of home, church, and neighborhood that M.L.
experienced his childhood. Here M.L. learned about family and Christian
love, segregation
in the days of Jim Crow laws, diligence, and tolerance. Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. returned to Ebenezer Baptist Church in 1960. As co-pastor with his
father,
Daddy King, Dr. King Jr. would preach about love, equality, and nonviolence.
New World of Coca-Cola
Price: $20.00 per person
Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Time: 4:00-6:00
Description: Visit The World of Coca-Cola Atlanta and trace the history of
the world's most popular soft drink. You'll journey more than 100 years into
the past and explore the future of the magical story of Coca-Cola®.  The
excitement begins the moment you walk through the door. Pass under our
landmark
neon "spectacular" Coca-Cola sign and find yourself standing in a
three-story atrium hung with flags representing over 200 nations &
territories where
Coca-Cola is available. From there, move at your own pace through the
fascinating galleries showcasing the rich heritage and global reach of
Coca-Cola.
 With exhibits that appeal to both young and old, the attraction boasts
approximately 1,200 Coca-Cola artifacts, in addition to interactive exhibits
an.
Important Note:
 An adult must accompany all children under 18 for all tours. Be sure to
note that the deadline for receiving payment to confirm reservation is July
2,
2007 at 12:00 Noon. Any remaining tickets will be available for sale during
convention at the Georgia information table. No refunds will be given.  Also
keep in mind that the prices quoted are dependent on guaranteed minimum
attendance.  Tours leave from the Courtland Street entrance of the Marriott
Marquis
hotel.
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