Directions to the Dances

by Dean Gardner and a little help from maps.Yahoo.com

Blind Willie's Blues Club
828 N Highland Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA
(404) 873-2583

They are located near the center of the Virginia-Highlands neighborhood. From Ponce de Leon Ave, take Highland Ave north, and it will be on your left after a mile or so.

Chip's Bar and Grill
655 Patrick's Mill Rd, SW
Winder, GA 30680 — Map
(770) 307-2840 — Website

Chips is located about 30 minutes northeast of Atlanta. Take I-85 North to 316. Merge to 316 North and stay on that; the name will change to 29 and University Parkway. Turn right onto Patrick's Mill Road, and it's on your left.

Darwin's Blues Cafe
1598 Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30062 — Map
(770) 578-6872 — Website

From Atlanta and I-285
Take I-75 North and exit at 120 South Loop. Go east [right], then left at Powers Ferry, then right on Roswell Rd which is also 120. Harry's Farmers Market is on the left and Darwin's is a mile or so down on the right.

Elks Club
Marietta, GA
(770) 427-1272

From Atlanta and I-285
Take I-75 North to south loop(exit 263). Turn on 120 west; you will swing around going over the freeway to Hwy 41 (2 lights). Go past 41 for 6/10 mile to Hudson Rd (passing Poly Tech University on left). Turn left on Hudson Rd, looking for lighted sign, "ELKS LODGE" and Campus Walk Apts. Hudson Rd will take you through the Apt complex. The Elks Club is the 1st building on the right. Enter through the rear door.

Fuzzy's Place
2015 N Druid Hills Rd, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329 — Map
(404) 321-6166 — Website

From North of Atlanta
From I-285 take I-85 south 5.7 miles to Exit 89 (North Druid Hills). At the end of the exit ramp turn right on North Druid Hills Rd. Go about 1/4 mile and it's on the left, just before Buford Highway.

From Downtown
Take I-85 north to Exit 89 (North Druid Hills Rd). The exit takes you across the bridge heading northwest on North Druid Hills Rd. Go about 1/4 mile and it's on the left, just before Buford Highway.

Jake's Roadhouse
2272 Lawrenceville Hwy
Decatur, GA 30033 — Map
(404) 633-4111 — Website

From I-285 east of Atlanta
From I-285, take the Lawrenceville Highway exit towards downtown Atlanta. Go 2 miles and Jake's Roadhouse will be on your right. It's across from Home Depot just before North DeKalb Mall.

From Decatur
Take Scott Blvd towards North DeKalb Mall. At the intersection for Hwy 78, bear left on Lawrenceville Hwy. Go through the intersection with N Druid Hills Rd, and Jake's will be on the left, across from Home Depot.

Knights of Columbus
2620 Buford Hwy, NE
Atlanta, GA 30324 — Map

From North of Atlanta
From I-285 take I-85 south 5.7 miles to Exit 89 (North Druid Hills). At the end of the exit ramp turn right on North Druid Hills Rd. Go about 1/2 mile and turn left on Buford Highway. Go 7/10 mile and it will be on the right. If the parking lot is full, park next door at the Smiley Insurance Agency, or across the street. Do not park at Green's.

From Downtown
Take I-85 north to Exit 89 (North Druid Hills Rd). The exit takes you across the bridge heading northwest on North Druid Hills Rd. Go about 1/2 mile and turn left on Buford Highway. Go 7/10 mile and it will be on the right. If the parking lot is full, park next door at the Smiley Insurance Agency, or across the street. Do not park at Green's.

Mama Mae's Bayou Room
2217 Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30062 — Map
(770) 971-2343 — Website

From Atlanta and I-285
Take I-75 North, exit at loop 120 South and go right/east. Continue until you see an exit or turn for 120 itself, and take a right onto 120 East (this is also called Roswell Road). Stay on 120 for about 1/2 mile and it will be on your left.

Variety Playhouse
1099 Euclid Avenue
Atlanta, GA (Little 5 Points)
(404) 521-1786 — Website

Take Ponce De Leon to Moreland Ave South. Go about 3/4 mile and you will be in the Little 5 Points neighborhood. Turn right at Euclid Ave. The Variety Playhouse is about 2 blocks down on your left.