Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/6/16

V.I.P. First Look and Sale Event on Friday, January 22, 2016

Two-Day Indoor Festival on Saturday and Sunday Features 80+ Artists, Food, Demonstrations, Live Music, Dance Performances and More 

Atlanta, Georgia (January 6, 2016) – Join the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces (AFFPS) on Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24, 2016, as they celebrate the third annual Callanwolde Arts Festival. The award-winning, two-day indoor festival is located in one of Atlanta’s most distinctive historic properties, the 27,000-square foot Callanwolde Mansion in Druid Hills, and features approximately 86 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers and more.  The festival, which is open to all ages, will also offer artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, food trucks with healthy alternatives, and live music and dance performances. Admission is $5 at the door.

Art lovers are also invited to take advantage of the ticketed V.I.P. Preview Sales Party on Friday, January 22 from 6 to 9 p.m.  Upon arrival, guests will be greeted are with a glass of wine to sip on as they stroll throughout the historic home and will be the first to view and shop the artwork showcased at this year’s festival.  Guest are also invited to enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres while they mix and mingle with the artists and enjoy live acoustic music.  Admission to the V.I.P. Preview Sales Party is $20 for ages 21 and up. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by visiting www.callanwolde.org.

WHAT:  

Third Annual Callanwolde Arts Festival

WHERE: 

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
980 Briarcliff Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

WHEN: 

Friday, January 22, 2016 from 6 to 9 p.m. – V.I.P. Preview Sales Party
Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

COST:  

Admission: $5
Open to all ages.

Tickets can purchased in advance at:  http://callanwolde.org/event/callanwolde-arts-festival-2/

PARKING:  

Free

CONTACT: 

For more information about the festival, please visit www.callanwolde.org.

CONNECT: 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CallanwoldeArtsFest
Twitter:  www.Twitter.com/AFFPSEvents

About The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces:
The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC was established in 2005 to support the arts community by operating arts and craft events and festivals in the metro Atlanta, Georgia area. AFFPS was formed to create a way of integrating and encouraging both social interactions and the opportunity for individuals and businesses to obtain cross exposures in marketplaces that they may normally not have. Our festivals, events and markets enjoy diverse social and economic participants. All events are professionally managed and maintained to create a “destination” in which both public and private opportunities for economic growth can be explored. AFFPS works in partnership with the communities and cities in the metro Atlanta area to expand public access to art.  For more information visit, www.affps.com.

Date: Saturday, January 9th
Time: Show: 10pm, Doors: 8:30pm

About: On Saturday, January 9th, two of the biggest 70’s bands of all time will go head-to-head and only one can be victorious! Who will it be? Led Zeppelin and their Stairway to Heaven or will The Who crush them with Who Are You? It’s going to be a night to remember at Venkman’s. This will also include special guest guitarist Peter Stroud. Tickets are only $10 and come early to snare a seat (or call for a reservation for a table!).

Website/link for more information:

https://www.facebook.com/events/908393479257297/

Posted by Liz and John Attaway 1/3/16

Atlanta Winter Beer Fest

Masquerade

Saturday, January 30, 2016

2 Sessions: 1-5pm & 7-11pm

Atlanta Winter Beer Fest is back for the 6^th year at the Masquerade on January 30, 2016. This year we will have 2 sessions: 1-5pm and 7-11pm. We will have over 150 beers to sample, including many new local breweries from Atlanta and Georgia.  We will also have a small selection of wines and ciders.  We will have Live Music on 3 Stages, and a DJ.  Music Line-up and Food Options are posted; and the Beer List has just been added!

Tickets: $40 advance, $45 after Jan. 21, $55 day of event. First 250 tickets from each Session just $30.

Sales tax and ticket fees will be added.

Tickets: https://www.xorbia.com/e/atlantabeerfestivals/atlanta-winter-beer-fest/

Website: http://atlantawinterbeerfest.com/

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1656609387950326/