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Today on Good Morning Atlanta, Dan Williams of Central Atlanta Progress, Tracey Lyon-Mercado, Director Sales & Marketing at The Ellis Hotel, and Tom Key, Theatrical Outfit Executive Artistic Director join Dana and Elizabeth in the Downtown Studio.
Theatrical Outfit entertains, educates and enlivens with stories that stir the soul. Classic and contemporary theater located in the heart of downtown Atlanta featuring the best artists of the region, Tom Key has developed the company into one of Atlanta’s major performing arts institutions
Tom discusses his drive to tell “Stories That Stir The Soul” his dedication to the Theatrical Art Form as a catalyst to creating community, and his theater career as a solo performer and ensemble actor for three decades, including appearances at The Lambs Theater off-Broadway, The John F. Kennedy Center of Washington D.C., The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, The Dallas Theater Center, The Alliance Theater and Theatrical Outfit. To learn more, view the schedule, and buy your tickets visit www.theatricaloutfit.org
The Ellis Hotel and Terrace, the signature restaurant of The Ellis Hotel offer downtown Atlanta’s premier eco-friendly boutique hotel experience. Terrace, supports local and regional farmers, fisherman and producers, recapturing the pure simple flavors and tastes of natural and organic ingredients while bursting with delicious flavors and sustainably-sourced ingredients.
Tracey discusses the plans to continue to enhance the space for meetings and the ever popular Women’s Floor. The Ellis Hotel exudes a perfect blend of southeast sophistication and charm. To find out more, see the hotel and make your reservation, visit www.ellishotel.com
Dan Williams of Central Atlanta Progress and Atlanta Downtown Improvement District gives up an update on the improvements taking place downtown including the lovely flower planters lining the sidewalks and the new ATL children’s playground at Woodruff Park, and ongoing transportation improvements http://www.atlantadowntown.com/initiatives/transportation-improvements.
Don’t miss Downtown Restaurant Week taking place July 21-29, enjoy 3 course meals at all your favorite downtown Atlanta restaurants find participating restaurants and details www.atlantadowntown.com/fun/restaurant-week
And or course we talk about the Transportation Referendum – a YES vote on this referendum will deliver an $8.5 billion investment for 157 infrastructure improvement and congestion relief projects for a 10-county region major interchange improvements, including a fix for the dreaded I-285/Ga. 400 interchange. It’s the biggest transportation infrastructure improvement project the region has ever attempted. Election day is next Tues July 31.
For more on Downtown Atlanta and CAP, visit www.atlantadowntown.com
