NINTH ANNUAL SUNDAY SUPPER SOUTH

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/24/18

HOSTED BY CHEF ANNE QUATRANO & W.H. STILES FISH CAMP, THE NINTH ANNUAL SUNDAY SUPPER SOUTH WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 28th AT PONCE CITY MARKET

Dinner Will Support the James Beard Foundation’s Impact Programs

Honoring Cuisine of South Carolina Pitmaster Rodney Scott, a 2018 James Beard Foundation Award

 

Sunday Supper South, the annual charity dinner held to raise funds for the James Beard Foundation’s Impact Programs, will return to Ponce City Market for its ninth year on Sunday, October 28. Created to embrace the simple cooking philosophy and inspired flavors of the South, Sunday Supper South is hosted by Anne Quatrano, beloved Atlanta chef and owner of Bacchanalia, Star Provisions Market & Cafe, Little Star Provisions, W.H. Stiles Fish Camp and Floataway Cafe.

 

This year, the event will feature a “Bewitched” theme and honor the whole hog cuisine of Rodney Scott, a 2018 James Beard Foundation Award and celebrated pitmaster from Hemingway, South Carolina. Guests will gather around communal tables on the second floor of Ponce City Market’s Central Food Hall to share a family-style dinner highlighting the creative talents and artisan producers from the South, with participating James Beard Award winners, nominees and semi-finalists from across the region collaborating on the menu. A tarot card reader, Ouiji Boards and other vintage games will invite guests to experience the lighthearted mysticism of the evening.

 

This is the fourth year that Sunday Supper South will take place at Ponce City Market. Atlanta’s historic, mixed-use community hub features a Central Food Hall, serving as home to both established chefs and emerging new talent across the country, as well as fashion and retail shops, residential lofts, tech offices and more.

 

Tickets will go on sale September 30th. Information: https://www.sundaysuppersouth.com/

 

 

3RD ANNUAL GRANDIOSE GRAPE WINE FESTIVAL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway

The Mill Kitchen and Bar

Saturday, November 3rd at 2 pm

3rd Annual Grandiose Grape Wine Festival this year to be held on Saturday, November 3rd. It’s a wine, food, music, and community event benefiting The Cottage School Roswell. Come out to the outdoor wine tasting featuring 90 + wines represented by 30 wineries, live music, and food from The Mill Kitchen and Bar presented by Executive Chef Flynn McClanahan. General Admission Ticket are $65 and include entry at 2 pm, wine tasting, food, and souvenir glass, as well as all the above including wine, music, and food pairings. Beyond that is VIP, tickets are $110 each and include early admission at 1 pm, reserved wine tasting with 30 reserved wines, everything from a GA ticket, expanded food menu, t-shirt, and $25 gift certificate to The Mill Kitchen and Bar. Tickets can be found below.

 

https://www.bigtickets.com/events/the-mill-kitchen-and-bar/3rd-annual-grandiose-grape-wine-festival/

Imagine Music Festival 2018

Date: Friday, September 21st to Sunday, September 22nd

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About: Once viewed as a burgeoning new festival filling a void in the Southeast, Imagine Music Festival now celebrates its 5th Anniversary as one of the nation’s most anticipated electronic dance music events. Preparing for its biggest year to date, Imagine has released its lineup which includes some of the biggest and most exciting talent from around the globe. Returning to Atlanta Motor Speedway in Atlanta, Georgia on September 21 through 23, 2018, the first round of headliners for the highly-anticipated music and camping festival include:  Armin Van Buuren, Alesso, Galantis, RL Grime, Zeds Dead and special guest: Adventure Club. With still more headliners to be announced, this initial collection of top tier names are joined by over 40 additional artists.

Returning to Atlanta Motor Speedway for a third straight year this September 21-23, 2018, with early admission available on Thursday, Imagine continues to grow into the expansive venue further embracing the aquatic theme that runs throughout. Never ones to rest on their laurels, Imagine will be presenting fans with increased upgrades, based on feedback from its 2017 attendees. Imagine will continue to improve on the guest experience with more camping activities and services, additional entry and exits gates, improved VIP area, more custom stage designs and overall improvements to the site that will create better flow and shorter wait times. Throughout the aquatic wonderland there will be no shortage of aquatic creatures, dancers, cirque acts, art, workshops, the return of the Imagine 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.

Tickets are available now starting at $219 for a 3-day pass and $285 for a 3-day pass with camping. VIP passes with express entry into festival, exclusive viewing areas, VIP bars and lounges, and private air-conditioned VIP trailer restrooms start at $360 for a 3-day pass and $479 with a

TICKETS AND/OR INFORMATION:

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Buckhead Fine Arts Festival 2018

Date: Saturday, September 22nd and Sunday, September 23rd

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About: Located in the heart of Buckhead, home to one of the city’s most enthusiastic art buying communities, the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces has announced the inaugural Buckhead Fine Arts Festival.  Taking place on Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23, 2018, the new two-day fine arts festival will feature approximately 100 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers and more. Festival goers can also soak up the sun while enjoying artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, beverages and gourmet food trucks with healthy alternatives. Free to the public, this festival is rain or shine, open to all ages and four-legged friends are welcome.

TICKETS AND/OR INFORMATION:

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