"Bash Buzz" Pre - Bowl Party Dec. 30 and other bowl activities

Hey Fightin' Tigers! Get ready to party in the New Year with a win in Atlanta! The following are our recommended events and links to official activities. Click here to download a file of this guide to print and share.

KICKOFF EVENT - LSU Atlanta's "Bash Buzz" Pre Bowl Party - Tuesday Dec. 30th at Engine 11

The party starts Tuesday at 8 pm when LSU fans will flock to Engine 11, a historic former firehouse that is now a classy yet casual bar and grill at the corner of Peachtree Street and North Avenue. Come upstairs for great Tiger tailgate music and good times with your fellow fans. Get your party attitude on right as our special guests the "famous" Evil Twins are coming from Baton Rouge to share their special brand of Cajun wit and wisdom with the Tiger faithful! Great food menu! Two bars – 16 beers on draft – and yes they have Abita beer! No cover charge! Everyone gets a chance to win door prizes, including two postgame admission tickets ($150 value) to the "Downtown Countdown" New Year's Eve mega party at the Hyatt Regency, an LSU football replica jersey, DVDs and more. The Holiday Bowl game between Oklahoma State and Oregon will be shown on the big screen TV in the party area. It's THE Tuesday night blowout for LSU fans in Atlanta!

Engine 11 (formerly the Spotted Dog Pub) is conveniently located at 30 North Avenue at the intersection of Peachtree Street in Midtown. It's only one mile north of the downtown hotels on Peachtree and one short block east of the North Avenue MARTA station - just one stop north of the Peachtree Center station (Click here for a map). There is a parking lot next door and plenty of additional lots along West Peachtree and all around the Fox Theater nearby (there is no event at the Fox that night.) Phone (404) 873-FIRE.

RECOMMENDED DOWNTOWN HANGOUTS AND DINING FOR LSU FANS

Sidebar is LSU Atlanta's Official Bowl Tailgate Bar and is very close to the Georgia Dome and downtown hotels. It's a funky casual neighborhood bar and grill that will be taken over by Tiger fans before and after the game! 10 beers on tap and a full bar plus a great kitchen with great food including a killer Cuban sandwich. Watch other bowl games and the Peach Drop from the big screen TV.

Sidebar will open game day at 11:30 am and is located at 79 Poplar Street just four blocks from CNN Center. Parking is limited but there are lots on Luckie St., along Techwood, and of course, at the Georgia Dome lots. Check out Sidebar at www.sidebaratlanta.com. A portion of the bar sales will be donated to the LSU Atlanta scholarship endowment fund – our special thanks to Sidebar for their support!

Max Lager's Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery is the Official Chick-Fil-A Bowl SEC Headquarters and is in the heart of downtown Atlanta at 320 Peachtree Street, close to the major hotels and easy walking distance to the Georgia Dome. Max Lager's is Georgia's oldest independent brewery restaurant, offering an array of original fresh brews on tap, a full bar and a tantalizing menu that features wood fired pizzas, burgers, steaks, and other mouth-watering selections. It's the perfect cozy casual place to eat and party before and after the game. With a full service restaurant to go with the bar, they are also kid-friendly and a great place for everybody to ring in the New Year! Peach Drop on the big screen. For more information go to www.maxlagers.com or call (404) 525-4400.

Pittypat's Porch says "Why eat hotel food? Come join us at Pittypat's Porch on December 31st before the Chick-fil-A Bowl for some old Southern charm and new Southern flavors!" Pittypat's is conveniently located at 25 Andrew Young International Boulevard within short walking distance from over 20 hotels and the Georgia Dome. We open at 11:30 a.m. and serve our famous Southern lunch buffet, or join us in our Rocking Chair Lounge where a bar menu will be served with Pittypat's famous fried chicken, BBQ ribs, and favorites from the appetizer menu. YUM! For more information call 404-525-8228, or check out our website at www.pittypatsrestaurant.com.

GAME DAY BOWL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE

For complete official bowl parade, activities and schedules to help plan your day, please visit www.peachbowl.com. Info about the LSU Football Team itinerary is available at lsusports.net.

AFTER THE GAME ... RING IN THE NEW YEAR! OUR TIPS:

• The big public celebration is the Peach Drop at Underground Atlanta. It is about a mile walk from the Georgia Dome. Info at www.peachdrop.com.
• Remember that while MARTA is usually very convenient, it will be very crowded for an hour or more after the game ends at the CNN/Ga. Dome station (Info on MARTA at www.itsmarta.com/getthere/schedules/index-rail.htm). Walking will likely get you anywhere faster than fighting the crowd on the platform. Cabs may also be hard to come by quickly after the game.

If you want to celebrate New Year's in style at a HUGE party, LSU Atlanta recommends you check out:

Downtown Countdown New Year's Eve Party – Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Just a few blocks from the Georgia Dome, the Downtown Countdown at the Hyatt Regency is the perfect way to celebrate an LSU victory and ring in the new year. This all-inclusive party features open bars, food buffets, live bands, DJs, comedians, and more! A reduced price "Bowl Game Party Ticket" gets you all of that after game (entry starting at 11pm) and allows you to reserve discounted rooms for only $165/night! Click here for full details and to purchase tickets and reserve rooms.

LSU-Friendly Postgame Gatherings With No Cover Charge
If you are looking for a more casual setting, both Sidebar and Max Lager's will be open with no cover charge after the bowl game. The kitchens will remain open until late for hungry Tigers as well, and underagers are allowed at Max Lager's.

TAKING IN THE SIGHTS? SUGGESTED ATLANTA ATTRACTIONS

Spending some extra time in town?
Here's some suggestions and links for information about major attractions and special events going on downtown:

• Ice Skating in Centennial Olympic Park – Here's hoping Georgia Tech's backs fall on their butts more than you will! Info and hours at www.centennialpark.com/events/ice.html
• The Georgia Aquarium – World class, largest aquarium in the world. Note there will be a "Chick-fil-A Bowl Fan Night" special event there Tuesday 12/30 from 6:00 – 10:00 pm with admission only $15. Info and tickets at www.georgiaaquarium.org/cfabowlfans.aspx or by calling 404-581-4444 ext.0
• King Tut Exhibit – Born in Arizona, moved to Babalonia, and now on display in Atlanta! "Tutankhamun The Golden King and The Great Pharaohs" recently opened its special run at the Atlanta Civic Center. Demand is high, advance purchase is highly advised. Check for availability and times and purchase tickets at www.kingtut.org
• Martin Luther King Jr. Center – Very nice museum very close to downtown hotels. Free admission and parking. Info at www.nps.gov/malu
• The High Museum – World class exhibitions and a diverse permanent collection in Midtown. Four special exhibits are currently displayed, including "The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army" and "Louvre Atlanta." Info and tickets at www.high.org
• World of Coca-Cola – Has moved from Underground Atlanta next door to the Georgia Aquarium. Info at www.woccatlanta.com
• CNN Studio Tour – Information at www.cnn.com/tour/atlanta/

For information about Atlanta attractions, accommodations and services, visit the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau Web site at www.atlanta.net

Atlanta Tigers

Not going to the game? Our view-in sponsors at Rio Grande Cantina (3227 Roswell Road in Buckhead, 404-237-3227) and Buffalo Wild Wings in Alpharetta (2375 Mansell Road, 678-352-4599) will be showing the game for our fans.

The LSU Alumni Association – Atlanta Chapter gratefully thanks the major supporters who help make our events and fundraising activities possible. CHAMPION SPONSORS include Rio Grande Cantina and Buffalo Wild Wings Alpharetta. We would also like to thank Catering Cajun of Georgia, Sign-A-Rama Buckhead and Boudreaux's Seafood Market and Cafe in Duluth for TOUCHDOWN level sponsorship.

GEAUX TIGERS! WRECK GEORGIA TECH!