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26th Annual Groundhog Day
Jugglers Festival
 January 16, 2004


Note: It's a haul, but many Carminers have found it worth the trip.



++++ NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR ++++

Date

Feb. 6-8, 2004

Hours

Gym hours are:
  • Friday: 5 - 10 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM - Midnight
  • Sunday: 11 AM - 5 PM

    Shows
  • Saturday: 11 AM - Georgia State Yo-yo Championship
  • Saturday: 2 PM - Juggling Competition
  • Saturday: 10 PM - Late Night Cabaret (note the earlier time this year)

    Cost
    Registration is $10 for jugglers, which includes a raffle ticket for prizes and admission to the Late Night Cabaret. Admission is free for non-jugglers and the public at large.

    Location
    This is a NEW LOCATION! The old gym at Grady HS is being renovated so we had to move the festival. The folks at Horizons School were happy to offer us a place to juggle. Horizons School, 1900 DeKalb Ave, Atlanta, GA 30307 There's a map at http://tinyurl.com/36pzk

    DIRECTIONS:
    Take I-75/85 to I-20 east towards Augusta.
    Take exit #60B Moreland Ave US 23 North.
    Go north on Moreland Ave for 1 mile.
    You will go underneath an overpass, then immediately take a right turn which circles you around to DeKalb Ave.
    Turn left and go 1.5 miles and the school is on your left.
    Turn left onto Southerland Terrace and the school entrance is on your left.

    Look for the JUGGLING sign. Park on the street or anywhere at the school except the few spaces in front of the gym (we'll leave those for loading and unloading).

    PHIL
    Competition for the famous PHIL award happens Saturday at 2 PM. The Seed and Feed Marching Abominable Band http://www.seedandfeed.org will open the show. Registered jugglers will have a chance to win some great door prizes during the competition. Rules for the competition are simple - each competitor will have four minutes to do anything they want.. That's it, those are the rules. We'll give a 30-second warning by someone who actually has a watch, if wanted. Cost is $1.00 to sign up.

    The Late Night Cabaret will be Saturday night at 10 PM at the Horizons School theater (next to the gym where we're juggling). Don't confuse this theater with the Horizon Theater at the Little Five Points Community Center where the Cabaret has been held in the past (because we're in a NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR, remember?) The DeLuxe Vaudeville Orchestra http://www.deluxevaudeville.com will provide music and entertainment. Anyone who wants to perform or MC this event, please let us know when you register.

    Workshops
    On Sunday afternoon several workshops will be hosted by AJA members and special guests.

    Vendors
    Infinite Illusions, Todd Smith, and OddSports are coming to the festival this year. You can call these folks in advance to request that they bring a particular item.

    Transportation
    MARTA is still the cheapest way to get around town. For only $1.75 you can catch a train from the airport, but don't forget to get a bus transfer. Take the train to the East Lake Station E-5 and catch bus #17 Decatur-Lakewood. It will bring you right to Horizons School. Call 404-848-4711 for MARTA info or go to their website at www.itsmarta.com You can't hail a CAB in this town; you must call for a pickup. Rapid Taxi at 404-222-9888 runs 24 hours a day. Housing
    Crash space is available at club members' houses. You can call or e-mail Joyce Howard (phone 770-977-2558) joyce@juggler.net or check with the people at registration to get a place to stay. Here is a list of some hotels in nearby Decatur.
    • Decatur Inn, 921 Church St, 404-378-3125
    • East Atlanta Howard Johnson, 2572 Candler Rd, 404-243-6679
    • Econo Lodge Decatur, 2574 Candler Rd, 404-243-4422
    • The Garden House Bed and Breakfast, 135 Garden Lane, 404-377-3057
    • Holiday Inn Select Decatur, 120 Clairmont Ave, 404-371-0204
    • Super 8 Motel, 917 Church St, 404-378-3765
    • Sycamore House Bed and Breakfast, 624 Sycamore St, 404-378-0685
    Shirts & Food
    Commemorative Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival t-shirts will be available. Popcorn, soda and other snack food will be available at the gym. We'll have a list and a map of local restaurants available at registration.

    For More Information
    Groundhog Info Line: 770-427-3903
    Toni Shifalo: 404-299-3686
    Charles Shapiro: 404-296-2020 email: cshapiro@numethods.com
    Joyce Howard: 770-977-2558 email: joyce@juggler.net
    Web site:     http://www.atlantajugglers.org
    See y'all there.

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