Networking spot #2:  High Museum of Art 

 (1280 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30309)

Every third Friday of the month the High Museum of Art hosts an evening of jazz. This enchanting evening includes live musical performances as well as extended hours and full access to the gallery. If you have never been to the High Museum of Art, you are in for a treat. The museum features fabulous art in the form of paintings, sculpture, photography and period furnishings, as well as a full schedule of limited time exhibitions. Right now through June 24th, The Art of Golf  is the featured exhibition. If you're a golf enthusiast, make sure you catch it before it ends.

The reason I chose this event at the High Museum as a networking jewel is 3 fold. First, it combines the visual and performing arts together for an evening of class and culture that brings out a very diverse and sophisticated crowd. In fact, the exact crowd that you would probably consider as good networking material.  Second, the beautiful art in the High Museum provides a provocative environment for mingling and networking.  Every piece on exhibit is a conversation piece and provides an easy way to start a dialogue with others around you who are also enjoying the beauty of them. Third, the fact that there is open access to the museum throughout the entire evening, means that people are walking around instead of seated at tables as is the case at a restaurant. This means that you can approach any person that you want to with relative ease by just going over to the exhibit they are admiring and starting a conversation; so much more socially acceptable than approaching someone's table.

In case you were wondering, yes, you can purchase wine and other beverages at the High Museum during this event. So the combination of the music, the art and of course the spirits, set the stage for an evening of lighthearted conversation which is perfect for making new friends and acquaintances.