COUNTDOWN TO IMAGINE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2019

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/15/18

Is it too early to have a countdown until Imagine Music Festival 2019? We were thrilled with the impressive 2018 line-up for their 5th anniversary, the elaborate set designs of the stages this year, as well as our favorite place, the splash pool! It’s hands down the best place to people watch with main stage views. We can’t wait to see what they come up with next, but first let’s take a few moments to reminisce about 2018.

As the sunset over the camp site, you could hear the festival pumping close-by, while several people were perched above their cars, outside their tents, to enjoy the spectacular sunset views. If you’re coming down the steps of the Motor Speedway, you can enjoy the sounds of the festival, to the dance of the setting sun. Magic! This September had been unimaginably hot, but with the setting sun came a cooling breeze. Festival outfits went from bathing suits and crop tops to scarves and fur, but the fun went on until the wee hours of the night. Festival poles flew, a trance-like dance was seen all-over the in-field, as laser lights flashed in mesmerizing patterns. How is it that EDM performers can perfect that right amount of beat, lights, and sound?

Overall, we were truly impressed with two acts: Leah Culver and Adventure Club. One of the first acts that impressed us was Leah Culver who is a fun mash-up of singer-songwriter/DJ/head banger. You heard right, head banger. We found her set fresh and interesting that was a good mix of singing with electro/hardstyle EDM, and a little more what we’d call “rocky.” As in Rock-N-Roll.  We enjoyed her energy most of all, spunky, punky, fun. Yes, you can quote us on that.

That brings us to Adventure Club. We heard they have been around a while, and boy they have their sound and mash-ups down to a science. We loved that they incorporated the EDM sound you’d expect with excerpts from well-known rock songs from greats like Weezer and Nirvana. You never knew what sample would be up next and that was exciting! Plus, the crowd was loving them, you could see it in their faces and in the fervor of excitement surrounding the whole set.

Here’s some of our favorite photos from the festival, browse through and enjoy. Until 2019!

Group Pose

The Tower

Splash Pool

Piano

Atlanta Motor Speedway

Ferris Wheel

Leah Culver

A View from the Top

Artwork

Performances

Glow

2018 NOVEMBER BOOKS & BOOZE SELECTION AT CITY WINERY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/7/18

Free Monthly Book Club to Feature ‘Nappily Ever After’ by Author Trisha R. Thomas

 

Tuesday, November 20, 2018, Beginning at 7 p.m.

ATLANTA, GA – Posman Books and City Winery Atlanta, both located at Ponce City Market, have announced Nappily Ever After by author Trisha R. Thomas as the November selection for the popular monthly book club, Books & Booze. Featuring lively discussions among fellow readers, the free event will be hosted by Marc Stiles, Posman Book’s General Manager, and will be held at the award-winning urban winery on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, beginning at 7 p.m.

Published in 2000 and now a Netflix original, Nappily Ever After is a novel centered around a bold declaration of independence of a young woman forced to question what she really wants out of life. With wit, resilience, and a great deal of determination, she finally learns what true happiness means to her. Told with style, savvy, and humor, Nappily Ever After marks the debut of a fresh female new voice in fiction. Literature lovers can purchase their copy of the monthly selection from Posman Books for the November Books & Booze event.

For the November Books & Booze installment, City Winery’s sommelier, Briana Pope-Pettis, has created a themed Literary Libation, Something Different, a delightful mix of Créme de Violette, St-Germain, Old 4th Ward Gin,13th Colony Southern Vodka, lemon juice, Havana and Hide Bitters.  City Winery’s expansive wine, cocktail and craft beer offerings will also be available.

 

More info: www.citywinery.com/atlanta

Guaco Taco Festival 2018

Date: Saturday, November 10th

Time: 1 pm

About: The first annual Guaco Taco Fest will be held on Saturday, November 10th from 1-5pm with VIP entry at noon. We will have over 30 restaurants serving up all things taco and avocado related. There will be an abundance of margaritas, mimosas, Mexican Lager, as well as a selection of local beer, wine, and cider to choose from. There will be live music, DJ Q-Tip, artist vendors, local businesses, and So. Many. Tacos. See the website for taco offerings from all of the participating restaurants. Tickets are available are General Admission (entry only) which is $20 in advance and $25 day of the event. Bottomless Drink ticket (unlimited drink) is $50 in advance and $60 day of the event. Then, VIP is $79 in advance, while there is no VIP available to purchase day of the event.

TICKETS AND/OR INFORMATION:

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Butcher and Brew Fest 2

Date: Saturday, November 10th

Time: 2 pm

About: Butcher & Brew Fest, hosted by American gastro sports bar Butcher & Brew in Alpharetta’s Historic Downtown District, will be held on Saturday, November 10th, from 2-6pm. The annual outdoor event, now in its second year and larger than before, will celebrate the best of craft beer and feature food, live music, games and more. Butcher & Brew Fest will bring together 23 craft breweries from the Atlanta area and around the country, including Cherry Street, Dry County, Good Word, Monday Night, Currahee, Wicked Weed, and so many more. Drinks can be paired with complimentary pretzel necklaces and popcorn, and Pine Street Market sausages and hot dogs grilled on a Big Green Egg will be available for purchase. Fire & The Knife will be playing live music throughout the day, and The Photo Bus ATL will be onsite to capture fun keepsakes. Tickets are $40.

TICKETS AND/OR INFORMATION:

All information here