"Tribute" by Peter Calaboyias

The 1996 Olympics were very good to Atlanta for so many reasons. One reason that I'd like to touch on for just a moment is all the new art that came to the City as a result of hosting the Olympic Games. One piece of art in particular—"Tribute" by Peter Calaboyias—is completely and totally fascinating...I love this sculpture!

"Tribute" by Peter Calaboyias

This solitary sculpture embodies the long and storied history of the Olympic Games, as well as its origins and it speaks to its future, as well.

Georgia.info has excellent information on the Calaboyias sculpture:
The sculpture "shows three figures: a nude male runner competing in the first Games in Olympia, Greece, 776 B.C.; a male runner competing in the first modern Games in Athens, Greece, in 1896; and a female runner competing in the Centennial Games in Atlanta in 1996. The three figures are set upon the arch of Olympia, through which athletes of the Ancient Games entered the Olympic stadium."

"Tribute" by Peter Calaboyias

If you can make it to Centennial Olympic Park on a summer Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to see "Tribute", you'll also get to enjoy "Wednesday WindDown"—a free, live music concert held every Wednesday, now in its 15th season!

There are lots more reasons to visit Centennial Olympic Park...just pick one and enjoy!

ATLANTApix: Things To Do at Centennial Olympic Park

Quilt of Nations, Centennial Olympic Park

 Centennial Olympic Park in the heart of downtown Atlanta features a cornicoupia of activities for tourists and locals alike.

An icon in the Park is the Fountain of Rings. There are four Fountain performances daily at 12:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 9:00 p.m.

One of the most photographed attractions in Georgia, the Fountain is a "playground" for kids of all ages throughout tthe day, but during the four performance times, it becomes a "concert hall." The Fountain dances in synch with music to the delight of onlookers anxious to jump back in for more splish-splash fun.

Also at the Park are: Music at Noon, Wednesday Winddown, and Fourth Saturday Family Fun Days, as well as other special events throughout the year. The park also features statuary, memorials, monuments (Photo: Quilt of Nations) water features, and a children's playground.

ATLANTApix of the tourATLANTA blog features a "photo-of-the-day" of Atlanta. Come back tomorrow for a new one!