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Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center
Categories: Performing Arts, Music Venues [Edit]
Neighborhood: Downtown395 Piedmont Ave
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 523-6275
- Nearest Transit:
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Civic Center (North-South, Northeast-South, East-West, Proctor Creek)
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
3 reviews for Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center
The Civic Center is an odd venue to me (and no, I won't be retyping the full name of the place again...it's just the Civic Center, and I apologize to the long named peeps who paid for their names to be on the marquee). I've seen everything from opera, comedy, music, dead things preserved in plastic (the "Bodies" exhibition last year...) here. There's not really a defining theme or quality to what you may see at the Civic Center.
As far as sight lines and acoustics, it's not a bad venue. It's newer than the Fox, but it has none of the personality and charm that the Fox has in abundance. It's defining feature is the gargantuan parking lots surrounding the place for me. I've never had to park off-site when attending an event. Then again, if you're on the outer edge of the mammoth parking lot, it might feel like you're practically parked in another city.
Conclusion: not a bad venue, but not one I really get excited about going to in comparison to other places in Atlanta.
i think I could have had a better design for a venue for concerts and shows. It reminds me of a high school auditorium. If you are attending a concert or show, please try to get FRONT AND CENTER only the side seats are truly side seats. I have sat all over the place and if you are stuck in the balcony please please bring binoculars.
As far as Atlanta venues go this one is average. It doesn't boast a huge amount of concerts for mainstream artists, but you'll find many a gospel play on tap here as well as some special events, including comedy shoes and fundraising galas. I used to live right behind the Civic Center in an apartment complex so that made it convenient for walking over to catch a show on a Saturday evening The last couple of times I went I felt like the lobby lights were a little too low. It seemed too dark in there or maybe I was late and that was just a sign that I should have had my butt in a seat! The Civic Center keeps a rotation of events so keep up with the calendar and you will probably find one or two shows a year worth checking out.
