REVOLUTIONARY WINE EVENT FOR MILLENNIALS WINE RIOT COMING TO ATLANTA

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/18/18

Friday, September 7th through Saturday, September 8th

The Fairmont

Tickets Now Available HERE

 

ATLANTA – With two-parts education and one-part revolution, Wine Riot has reinvented “wine tasting” for the Millennial consumer through its entertaining and interactive wine events and is pleased to announce its 2018 schedule, which will include the addition of Atlanta and Austin to its multi-city schedule.  Designed for the thirsty and curious Millennial consumer, Wine Riot aims to change the often-intimidating nature of wine and wine tasting into an entertaining and educational experience, while also helping wine brands connect with this important consumer segment. Each Wine Riot event taps into the Millennial consumer’s sense of adventure and desire to try new things by providing opportunities to interact with wines from around the globe.

 

EDUCATION: Bubbles, Crash Courses and Siplomas

Education is important, and Wine Riot makes learning wine a lot of fun through a few key activities:

 

  • Wine 101 interactive tastings focused on wine categories – Old World v. New World, Young v. Mature and Oaked v. Unoaked.
  • Crash Courses 20-minute seminars on a particular wine subject via a compare and contrast tasting.
  • Regional & Varietal Booth an interactive tasting tour through 10 key wine regions around the world, showing how terroir, climate and production impact flavor and wine characteristics.
  • The Bubble Bar a full-range of sparkling wine, including Cava, Prosecco, American Sparkling, Crémant, Rosé, Sekt and Champagne.
  • Siploma a trivia-style program that allows attendees to test their wine knowledge, earning points and advancing through three degrees (Rioter, Connoisseur and Junior Somm) with Siploma levels displayed on wine glasses like merit badges.

 

“Through Wine Riot, we want to create a new wine language and adventure for Millennials. At the same time, we want to be a catalyst for brands to connect with this important consumer segment through education, one-on-one engagement and a lot of fun,” said Richard Stoppard, CEO, Wine Riot.

 

As the presenting sponsors, American Express and Delta Air Lines will host wine garden lounges in Atlanta, Austin, Boston and New York, available exclusively to Delta SkyMiles® American Express Card Members. Card Members can also enjoy early access to Wine Riot events and 15 percent off of their ticket when they purchase using the Card Member Promo code. To continue the #DeltaAmexPerks philanthropy efforts, Delta and American Express will make a joint donation to disaster relief equal to the total amount paid for tickets purchased using the Card Member Promo code, up to $20,000.

Sessions are $65 each.

 

Piedmont Parks Art Festival 2018

Date: Saturday, August 18th and Sunday, August 19th

Time: Varies

About: The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is thrilled to announce the return of the Piedmont Park Arts Festival on Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19, 2018. With an emphasis on the visual arts and family fun, the ninth annual event will once again be held in Piedmont Park, one of the most respected and beautiful public parks in the City of Atlanta. This year’s two-day event will feature 250 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metalwork artisans, glass blowers, jewelers, and crafters. Festival-goers are also invited to enjoy artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, an expansive artist market, children’s play area, festival foods and beverages, games and much more. Free to the public, the event is open to all ages and pets are welcome.

TICKETS AND/OR INFORMATION:

All information here

Georgia Beer Fortnight 2018 All Events

Date: Saturday, August 18th and Saturday, September 1st

Time: See information link below

About: Starting August 18th and running through Saturday, September 1st the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild brings you Beer Fortnight. It’s 15 days and nights of Georgia local beer, all while traveling all over Georgia to celebrate with all the beer lovers out there. From Atlanta, Westside, North, Northeast, over to Athens, and down to Savannah, there are tons of events you can get into, like the Wrecking Bar kick-off, bottle releases, special batches, tap takeovers, and everything in between. Most of these events are free, so check out all the events on Facebook and see you there!

TICKETS AND/OR INFORMATION:

All information here

JOIN THE GRANT PARK CONSERVANCY FOR A BIRTHDAY BASH AND AUCTION CELEBRATING THE PARK’S 135TH ANNIVERSARY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/15/18

Kicking Off the Grant Park Park Summer Shade Festival With a Party Featuring 

Cocktails, Bites, Music, Silent Auction and More in Honor of Atlanta’s Oldest Park 

Friday, August 24th from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Beacon Atlanta 

 

Atlanta, GA  – It’s time to celebrate Atlanta’s oldest park, because on Friday, August 24th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. the Grant Park Conservancy is hosting the official 135th birthday bash in honor of Grant Park.  Kicking off the festivities before the 16th annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival set for Saturday, August 25th and Sunday, August 26th, the high-energy party hosted by The Beacon Atlanta will feature cocktails, delicious bites, a DJ and dynamic silent auction boasting an array of items including sports paraphernalia, getaways, tasting experiences, and much more.  All proceeds from the event will benefit the Grant Park Conservancy, a non-profit, membership-based organization with a mission of protecting, enhancing and preserving the park while planning for its future needs and uses.  Tickets are on sale now starting at $35 for ages 21 and up and available for purchase at www.gpconservancy.org/events-programs/grant-park-birthday-gala-silent-auction.  For more information about Grant Park’s 135th Birthday Bash or to learn more about the Grant Park Conservancy, visit www.gpconservancy.org.

 

After the Birthday Bash, the Grant Park Conservancy invites music and art lovers to the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival presented by The Beacon Atlanta. The two-day, fun-filled festival on Saturday, August 25th and Sunday, August 26th will once again feature an impressive lineup of live music throughout the weekend on two stages in addition to an expansive artist market, Kids Zone, 5K run, and a dedicated VIP area. Open to all ages and free to attend, the 16th annual festival will also have a diverse selection of local food trucks with offerings for all tastes, cocktails, craft beer and more.  For the most up to date information, visit www.summershadefestival.org.