7TH ANNUAL GREAT ATLANTA BEER FEST

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/25/17

Saturday, October 7th

Suntrust Park

The 7th annual Great Atlanta Beer Fest will be held on Saturday, Oct 7th from 1-5pm at the new home of the Braves, SunTrust Park. We will have over 200 beers and ciders as well as more than 25 wines to choose from. There will be live music and a DJ, TVs with college football, free games and activities in The Sandlot (the kids game area), and food will be available for purchase. The beer and wine list will be added to the website soon.

Tickets are now on sale for $45 in advance, $50 after September 28th and $60 at the door. Sales tax and ticket fees will be added. Tickets and info: http://greatatlantabeerfest.com

 

PONCE CITY MARKET PRESENTS ATLANTA GALLERY COLLECTIVE: EXTENDED THROUGH 3/31!

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/24/17, Updated 1/28/18

PONCE CITY MARKET’S ATLANTA GALLERY COLLECTIVE POP-UP

EXTENDED THROUGH MARCH 31

 

The Gallery Showcases Exciting Works from Atlanta’s Contemporary Art Scene & Portraits of James Beard Award-Winning & Nominated Southeastern Chefs & Mixologists, Photographed by Erik Tanner

 

ATLANTA GALLERY COLLECTIVE, a pop-up gallery and cultural destination at Ponce City Market that showcases the best of Atlanta’s contemporary art scene, has been extended through March 31. Originally set to close after the holidays, the space features works from ten of the city’s top art galleries (below) on Ponce City Market’s second floor in the Central Food Hall. Atlanta Gallery Collective is open during Ponce City Market’s regular business hours.

Atlanta Gallery Collective’s flagship exhibit is a photography show featuring portraits of James Beard Award-winning and nominated chefs and mixologists from around the Southeast. Each was photographed by Erik Tanner, a Brooklyn-based, world-renowned photographer who has captured everything from the cover of TIME Magazine to Japanese VOGUE. Talent featured in the exhibit at Ponce City Market includes Hugh Acheson, Greg Best, Sean Brock, Ford Fry, Kevin Gillespie, Asha Gomez, Linton Hopkins, Meherwan Irani, Miles MacQuarrie, Anne Quatrano, Hector Santiago and Steven Satterfield.

The gallery is set to host several upcoming events:

Thursday, Jan. 25: Chef Hugh Acheson Book Signing celebrating the James Beard Award-winning chef’s latest cookbook, The Chef and the Slow Cooker. Tickets can be purchased here.

Wednesday, Feb. 28: Jerry Siegel Artist Talk and Book Signing showcasing Black Belt Color, a monograph featuring images from the photographer’s hometown of Selma, Alabama and the unique cultural landscape of the area, known as the “Black Belt.”

Through Mar. 31: The public is invited to discuss life’s big questions at the Question Booth from internationally renowned podcast company HowStuffWorks. Each week, a new question is posted, and producers from HowStuffWorks are on-site to drive conversation with thought-provoking prompts. The booth is free and open to the public for recording on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5pm; no reservations required. To record outside those hours, please make an appointment by emailing questions@howstuffworks.com.

Date to be determined: Artist Talk and Book Signing with famed international photographer Landon Nordeman featuring Out of Fashion (named one of the best Photo Books of 2016 by TIME).

As curated by local art expert and Atlanta native Spalding Nix of Spalding Nix Fine Art, ATLANTA GALLERY COLLECTIVE highlights rotating works from ten local galleries below. The gallery presents a variety of mediums like sculpture, paintings, photography and more, and featured artists include Richard Thomas Scott, Tori Tinsley and Joe Peragine, among others. Thomas Deans Fine Art is a new featured gallery that joined the pop-up after the new year. They are showcasing paintings and photography work from artists such as Paul Tamanian, whose paintings include auto paint on aluminum, and Atlanta photographer Kathryn Kolb, who presents chromogenic prints. All works in the gallery are available for purchase.

  • Arnika Dawkins Gallery
  • Kai Lin Art
  • Hathaway
  • Marcia Wood Gallery
  • Mason Fine Art
  • Matre Gallery
  • Spalding Nix Fine Art
  • Tew Galleries
  • Thomas Deans Fine Art
  • Whitespace

 

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Flagship Exhibit Will Be Portraits of James Beard Award-Winning & Nominated Southeastern Chefs & Mixologists, Photographed by Erik Tanner

 

Opening Weekend Will Be October 28th-29th, Coinciding with Sunday Supper South, The Annual James Beard Foundation Benefit at Ponce City Market

 

Kicking off this fall, Ponce City Market is hosting ATLANTA GALLERY COLLECTIVE, a pop-up gallery and cultural destination that will showcase the best of Atlanta’s contemporary art scene. The space will feature works from ten of the city’s top art galleries (below) and will take up residence on Ponce City Market’s second floor in the Central Food Hall. Opening weekend will be October 28th-29th, coinciding with Sunday Supper South—the annual James Beard Foundation benefit hosted by Chef Anne Quatrano at Ponce City Market.

 

The flagship exhibit will be a photography show of portraits of James Beard Award-winning and nominated chefs and mixologists from around the Southeast. Each was photographed by Erik Tanner, a Brooklyn-based, world-renowned photographer who has captured everything from the cover of TIME Magazine to Japanese VOGUE and subjects as far-ranging as Aziz Ansari to Radiohead. Talent featured in the exhibit at Ponce City Market include Hugh Acheson, Greg Best, Sean Brock, Ford Fry, Kevin Gillespie, Asha Gomez, Linton Hopkins, Meherwan Irani, Miles MacQuarrie, Hector Santiago, and Steven Satterfield.

 

As selected by local art expert and Atlanta native Spalding Nix of Spalding Nix Fine Art, ATLANTA GALLERY COLLECTIVE will highlight works from ten local galleries:

–        Arnika Dawkins Gallery

–        Jackson Fine Art

–        Kai Lin Art

–        Lumiere

–        Marcia Wood Gallery

–        Mason Fine Art
–        Matre Gallery

–        Spalding Nix Fine Art

–        Tew Galleries

–        Whitespace

Expect a variety of mediums like sculpture, paintings, photography, and more. The pop-up gallery will be open to the public, with all works available for purchase through the holidays.

Imagine Music Festival 2017

Date: , Friday, September 22nd to Sunday, September 24th

Time: Varies

About: Imagine is returning to Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend, September 22-24, 2017 for the fourth edition of the festival. The return to the venue means fans can expect plenty of upgrades, based in large part on feedback from its 2016 attendees. Expanded water stations, camping upgrades, improved VIP areas, shade and charging stations, food options, dancers, art, workshops, the return of the Imagine splash pool and of course an even bigger and better lineup. As one of the country’s last remaining independent festivals, Imagine creates an all-encompassing, 360-degree sensory experience that blends music, circus troupes, performers, dancers, art, workshops, classes and more.Featuring over six stages, each with its own distinct musical focus and vibe, there will not be an inch of the festival grounds that will not be bathed in Imagine’s immersive aquatic fairytale. Previously announced artists on the 2017 performer lineup include Headliners: Above & Beyond; Deadmau5; Tiësto; Pretty Lights Live and Gorgon City. Oceania Stage: Datsik; Deorro; Flux Pavilion; Seven Lions; Zomboy; 12th Planet; Black Tiger Sex Machine; Liquid Stranger; Marc Kitchen; Codeko; Fransis Derelle; Leah Culver; and Ying Yang Twins, with Pyramid Schemes. Amazonia Stage: The Floozies; Bleep Bloop; Minnesota; Rob Garza; Spag Heddy; Boogie T; Buku; Esseks; ill.Gates; Ott; Squnto; and Yeti. Disco Inferno Stage: Chris Lake; Claptone; Nora En Pure; Shiba San and Will Clarke. Aeria Stage: Netsky; Noisia; Planet of the Drums, featuring AK1200, Dara, Dieselboy and Messinian; Black Sun Empire; Andy Bruh; Bryson Taylor; Daily Bread; Eddie Gold; High Kalliber; Ployd; Ra & Adara; Sunday Service and music blocks by Torch DNB and Wiggle Factor.Tickets are available now starting at $163 for a 3-day pass. VIP passes, with front row pit access, an elevated viewing area, VIP (no line) access, air-conditioned chill lounge, bottle service, cocktail service, complimentary champagne toasts, private security, clean trailer bathrooms with running water and air conditioning, giveaways, meet and greets, and more are available starting at $299 for a 3-day pass. Camping passes are also available to purchase as an add-on to the festival tickets with prices starting at $99. Four camping packages are available including GA Camping, VIP Camping, Easy Life Pre-Set Souvenir Tents, The Glamp Life Premium Tents, Geo-Dome Luxe Tents, GA RV Camping and VIP RV Camping.

TICKETS:

All information here!

11th Annual Kirkwood Wine Stroll

Date: Friday, September 22nd

Time: 7 pm

About: Kirwood Wine stroll is back for its 11th year this Saturday! The 82 wines selected for the Kirkwood Wine Stroll are styles featured from around the world. Each wine pouring station features a red and a white option from a particular country for you to sample. The passport you receive upon check-in at the event will clearly list each wine being poured so that you will have a record of all of the selections. This year they’re also introducing something new, BEER! Second Self Beer Company will be the exclusive beer sponsor for this year’s stroll with delicious draft beers will be offered at a special price through beer tickets offered during the stroll and available at special beer locations. If you’re feeling hungry, purchase food tickets to sample bites while you stroll from The Pullman, Urban Pie, Spotted Trotter, Kirkyard Public House, Sun in My Belly, Anna’s BBQ and new this year- Poor Hendrick’s. And what stroll would be complete without music? The Guitar Shed will have musicians at several locations! Tickets for the wine stroll are $50, food tickets are $10, and beer is separate for purchase.

TICKETS:

All information here!