Atlanta, GA

In continuation with the popular Atlanta, voted best first date spot, Fernbank’s Martini’s and IMAX. The natural history stays open late every Friday night to show late viewing IMAX films with the options of drinking some tasty martinis, grab some tasty cuisine, and even dance away under the dinosaurs in the center main floor.

Mark your calendar for their upcoming events:

Martinis & IMAX 2009 dates to remember

January 2 2009 Season Begins
January 23 Swing Dance Party
February 13 Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Package
March 13 Martinis O’ IMAX® St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
May 1 Friday Fiesta, Cinco de Mayo Celebration
September 25 Swing Dance Party
October 30 Second Annual Fright Night

For more information on ticket prices and upcoming musicians - keep reading -

Martinis & IMAX® tickets are $15 and include admission to one IMAX® film. For those visitors who do not wish to see an IMAX® film, there is a $7 cover charge (does not apply to Museum members). Packages are available for select events. Tickets are available at fernbankmuseum.org or at 404.929.6400.

January’s Live Music (live music begins at 6:30 p.m.):

January 2
The Nick Longo Band
This diverse and energetic band encompasses originality amongst a broad spectrum of styles.

January 9
Laura Coyle
Timeless jazz, swing and bossa nova performed by an old school chanteuse and her swinging trio.

January 16
The Kayla Taylor Quartet
Vocalist Kayla Taylor performs a soulful mix of jazz standards.

January 23
Kingsized
Musical group entertains with a king-sized variety of ballads, jazz standards, bebop and more.

January 30
Daysahead
This dynamic duo has an edgy soulful sound with a jazz-rock fusion, coined as “Jazz-n-Roll.”

Check out some of the previous films showed at Fernbank’s Maritni’s and IMAX - read about it here.