Historic, Light-Filled Cafe Space in Sweet Auburn

LIGHT-FILLED, HISTORIC, COOL & CULTURAL SPACE AVAILABLE FOR ART EXHIBITS, RETAIL POP-UPS, DINNER SERIES, BRAND TAKEOVERS AND MORE:

* Fundraisers & Nonprofit Events

* Purpose Driven Events

* Art Exhibits

* Lectures

* Panels / Q & A's

* Wine Tastings

* Book Signings

* Intimate Dinners

* Small Cocktail Receptions

* Networking Events

* Jazz Nights

* Spoken Word and Open Mic

* Pop-Ups and Shopping Events

* Any other small gathering you can dream up!

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THE HIGHLIGHTS:

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* Renovated cool & cultural, flexible space with natural light, patina walls and good vibes

* Historic location in the heart of Sweet Auburn, on Georgia State University's campus

* Located in the former home of The Atlanta Daily World, one of the earliest and most influential black newspapers and across the street from the Alonzo Herndon Building, former home of the Atlanta Life Insurance Company, today the largest black-owned stockholder insurance company in America

* Walkable location on the streetcar line, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site is a few blocks away … this place is the heart of what Dr. King called the “Beloved Community”

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THE KEY DETAILS:

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* Max Capacity of 50 standing, with a mix of tables and chairs and soft seating for up to 22 seated

* Sidewalk space for additional event overflow

* Street level, foot traffic

* Dimmable lights, Bluetooth sound system

* Fast and free Wifi

* Outside food & beverage allowed (ask for our Preferred Vendor List)

* Plenty of metered street parking and one reserved parking spot for client use and back door access

* Large window letting in gorgeous natural light

* Built-in bar and countertop

* One private, single use bathroom

* Onsite manager

..and much more!

When you host your event here, you are also celebrating its memory as a groundbreaking jazz destination. In 1944, our venue operated as a jazz club, which drew in musicians worldwide to perform in one of the few integrated establishments of the South, let alone Atlanta.

The Cafe's presence in Sweet Auburn is powerful. As the birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Civil Rights Movement, this is a community rich in social and civil justice history, a community of faith, commitment, and leadership, representing millions struggling for freedom and human rights. It carries on the spirit of Dr. King’s dream. Join us. Be welcomed and welcoming here. Celebrate here.

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THE HISTORY OF THE ATLANTA DAILY WORLD BUILDING:

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The Atlanta Daily World Building, originally built in 1912, exemplifies pride, charm, and character through its intricate architecture, craftsmanship, and history. Having long been home to a wide variety of businesses including the longest-running African-American newspaper in United States history — the Atlanta Daily World (the building’s namesake).

The successful historic rehabilitation of the Atlanta Daily World Building has been recognized both nationally and locally, being named #2 Preservation Win of the Year in 2014 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and receiving awards for Excellence in Preservation from the Georgia Trust, Atlanta Preservation Center, and the Atlanta Urban Design Commission.