INAUGURAL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL AND PARADE DEBUTS IN ROSWELL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/29/19
Featuring a Lantern Parade, Tequila-Tasting Experience, Face Painting, Street Performers, a Lantern Parade and Much More!
Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
On Saturday, November 2, 2019, Atlantans and visitors alike are invited to explore vibrant cultural traditions at the inaugural Dia de Los Muertos Festival and Parade in the historic city of Roswell, Georgia. Held on the grounds of City Hall from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., this exciting Day of the Dead celebration will pay homage to the Mexican holiday that honors those who have died with food, marigolds, dancing, music and more.
Free to attend for all ages, the fun-filled day will feature an array of activities and entertainment including a live mariachi band, street performers, a Mexican ballet group, complimentary face painting and so much more.  At dusk, festival goers can light up the night during a mesmerizing Lantern Parade led by a marching band along the marigold-filled streets in downtown Roswell.  Participants are welcome to bring their own lanterns or purchase a lantern kit at the festival for $5 to $25.
In addition to food vendors serving authentic Mexican cuisine, the festival will have a dynamic Tequila Tasting Experience boasting three of the top tequilas with mini shots prepared by a mixologist that will also be curating tequila cocktails for sampling, and a chef on-site creating tequila-inspired meals for tasting.  For $45, attendees ages 21 and up will receive a souvenir cup, nine tasting tokens and a raffle entry to win a Mattel Dia de Muertos Barbie Doll.  Tickets are available now at www.dayofthedeadatl.com.

SMASH SUCCESS HERE{AFTER} POP-UP THEATER EXPERIENCE IS IN ATLANTA FOUR NIGHTS ONLY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/28/19

Wednesday, October 30th to Saturday, November 2nd at 7 pm

Historic GL Green Building

HERE{after} things will never be the same. Take a seat at our table. Join the madness.

HERE{after} is a limited engagement, multi-sensory integrative theatrical experience for 40 guests at a time. Immediately upon entering the building, audience members become both witnesses and participants in a whirlwind of chaos and memory, swept into a winding and engaging storyline – removing barriers between actor and audience. Written and directed by talent from NYC’s smash success, Sleep No More, HERE{after} is an exciting, one-hour show popping up downtown for four nights only in the raw space of the historic H.L. Green building.

A highly crafted theatrical experience that takes place in an immersive environment and incorporates a narrative devised by the performers, directors, and designers. Integrative theater removes the barrier between actor and audience and blurs the line between performance and reality. It extends beyond the performance venue and into communal and digital realms.

Tickets include refreshments and entrance. Available here.

2019 UNCORKED ATLANTA WINE FESTIVAL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/25/19

Park Tavern at Piedmont Park

Noon

Join us on Saturday, November 16th for the next edition of Uncorked Atlanta Wine Festival at Park Tavern overlooking the beautiful Piedmont Park!

From 12:00pm – 4:00pm enjoy complimentary wine and craft beer tastings (over 50 varieties), music performances, and fun wine-themed activities.

Tickets Include the below and were $48 at the time of posting:

  • Souvenir Uncorked Atlanta Tasting Glass
  • Complimentary Wine and Craft Beer Tastings (50+ varieties)
  • DJ and Music

Food will be available for purchase. Tickets here.

15TH ANNUAL ICE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPECTACULAR

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/25/19

The Two-Day Event Will Be Held in New, Bigger Location at Georgia World Congress Center & Will Feature More than 200 Vendors 

Takes Place on Saturday, November 23 & Sunday, November 24

The Indie Craft Experience, the Atlanta-based organization and producer of craft and vintage markets, announces that the 2019 Holiday Shopping Spectacular will be held on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24 from 11-6pm each day. The annual event will celebrate its fifteenth year with a lineup of more than 200 crafters, artists, makers and vintage sellers from around the country, and, for the first time ever, the event will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) located in Downtown Atlanta.

The Holiday Shopping Spectacular is the Indie Craft Experience’s largest event and features a two-day curated market experience that connects crafters, artists, makers and vintage sellers with the Atlanta community. Now in its fifteenth year, the market is bigger than ever with offerings beyond shopping. In addition to browsing vendor booths for gifts, attendees can have their aura photographed, visit a pop-up location of the Atlanta-Fulton County Library, listen to tunes by DJ Zano, explore a special new area devoted to locally-produced food products curated and sponsored by Georgia Grown, take part in hands-on art activations and join in on spontaneous caroling led by local chorus singers. Shoppers can also take advantage of on-site gift wrapping and enjoy sips and bites from participating food vendors while they peruse.

The Indie Craft Experience was born in 2005 when co-founders Christy Petterson and Shannon Mulkey Green identified a need for a new kind of artisan market in Atlanta. The pair met while attending a craft market showcasing their own handcrafted creations and put their heads together to create a market inspired by Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago and Stitch in Austin. Today, Indie Craft Experience produces markets, workshops and DIY experiences throughout the year. Read more about Christy and Shannon and their mission to educate and encourage crafters and vintage sellers here.

“2019 marks our fifteenth year of working with the most talented craft and vintage vendors around,” said Christy Petterson. “We are continually blown away by their creativity and talent and are so happy to be able to provide Atlanta shoppers with the best opportunity for holiday gift buying. Our event provides people with a fun holiday shopping experience, and everyone can feel great about supporting local talent by purchasing directly from our vendors!”

The market showcases handmade jewelry, pottery, prints, candles, artisan bath and body products, stationery and more; the impressive lineup of vendors includes Aplombist, Bear Hug Honey Company, Beautiful Briny Sea, Cotton Blossom Press, Elizabeth Foster Art, Garden Goat Co., Kinfolk of Mine, KMM & Co., Mazzy Threads, MonaDoesConcrete, Old Fourth Ward Light Co., Rachel Rose Studio, Sydney Williams Pottery, Vixon Sullivan Art and Yewo, among others.

Entrance to the Indie Craft Experience Holiday Shopping Spectacular is $5, and free for kids 12 and under. Please visit www.ice-atlanta.com for more information about the Indie Craft Experience and the 2019 Holiday Shopping Spectacular, including directions and transportation guides.

Roswell Food and Beverage Festival 2019

Date: Sunday, October 27th

Time: 2 pm (1 pm VIP)

About: You are cordially invited to a culinary experience and cutting-edge event where attendees, Roswell chefs, and spirit experts gather for a spectacular food and beverage adventure. Our indulgent all-inclusive tasting will take place in the Connexion Shopping Center Parking Lot (where From the Earth Brewing Co. is located) on Sunday, October 27th from 2-5 pm (VIP 1 pm). Guests will feast on a delicious journey tasting bites and beverages from Roswell’s finest restaurants, breweries, cafes and local joints. The Roswell F&B Festival has been created to further highlight one of Roswell’s core industries and tourism products throughout the City: our amazing food and beverage offerings. Spearheaded by Tim Stevens, owner of From the Earth Brewing Co., the Roswell F&B Festival Committee is made up of representatives from the community’s breweries, restaurants, wine markets, City of Roswell Special Events Committee, and Convention & Visitors Bureau. Recognizing that a true single-day food event has not occurred in quite some time, the committee has organized a 4-hr event, with an additional hour of VIP access. Tickets are $75 for general admission and $125 for VIP and can be found here. General admission includes 2 pm entry, unlimited food and drink tastings, and a killer F&B experience, while VIP includes early entry, VIP lounge by 13 Hub Lane, reserved wine selection, limited release beers from FTE like the Kentucky Cosmonaut, a whiskey barrel aged Imperial Stout, as well as a Berliner Weiss, and more. Roswell F&B Festival’s prime focus will be on local chefs and independently-owned restaurants. Participating restaurants will offer samples of a variety of menu offerings throughout the day. Beer, wine and cocktails will also be served throughout the event, and participants can expect to learn more about appropriate wine pairings and craft beer in general. However, most notably, the festival is different than a traditional “Taste of” event, in that it will feature interactive demonstrations throughout its duration. Attendees can expect to see demonstrations that include ceramic smokers, open fire cooking, mixology, and whole animal breakdown, to name a few. The event will also include a butcher demonstration, Wine 101 seminar, cocktails and beer from Roswell’s local bartenders and breweries. Restaurants include From the Earth Brewing Company, The Mill Kitchen & Bar, Ceviche, Vin 25, Bistro VG, Foundation, The Grub Gastro Pub, Citizen Soul, and many more, while also featuring a collaboration beer by From the Earth Brewing Company, Variant, and Gate City for everyone to taste!

More Information:

https://www.roswellfandb.com/

Rhythm & Brews 2019

Date: Saturday, October 26th

Time: 5:30 pm

About: Reynolds Lake Oconee and OPAS (Oconee Performing Arts Society) are excited to present the third annual Rhythm & Brews Festival. The festival will kick off at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 at Reynolds Lake Oconee’s historic Sandy Creek Barn. Headlining the 2019 festival are five world-renowned rock stars, including Scott Stapp of Creed, Jason Scheff of Chicago, Emmerson Hart of Tonic, Matt Scannell of Vertical Horizon and Don Barnes of .38 Special. Each veteran musician will be accompanied by the Nashville-based band SIXWIRE. General admission is $150 and includes access to the craft beer and wine tasting, concert and shuttle service. For guests seeking the ultimate Rhythm & Brews experience, VIP tickets are available for $250 and include general admission access plus exclusive VIP amenities including a tasting experience inside the Sandy Creek Barn with special wine offerings, a VIP hospitality suite at the concert with complimentary food offerings, a dedicated cash bar and comfortable seating that includes a reserved seat during the concert. The beer and wine garden will provide more than 30 craft selections for tasting and several award-winning food trucks will be on-site to provide culinary pairings.

More Information:

https://www.opas.org/rhythm-brews

Le Crueset Factory-to-Table Sales Event Atlanta 2019

Date: Thursday, October 24th to Sunday, October 27th

Time: Varies

About: Le Creuset, maker of the world’s most trusted and treasured premium cookware, is proud to announce the Atlanta Factory to Table sale. The event will feature special discounts on a large selection of Le Creuset products from around the world, including colors and shapes rarely seen in the American marketplace. All categories will be represented including cast iron, stoneware, enamel on steel, stainless steel, tools and accessories. Shopping sessions are scheduled in time slots throughout the weekend. Reserving tickets early is the best way to secure your ideal time slot, but don’t be heartbroken if you don’t get one of the earlier sessions. Special offers, daily deals, drawings and more will take place throughout the event. Available inventory will be restocked each morning and between sessions however quantities are limited so shop early in the event for best selection. Thursday VIP shopping session are $30.  These are the first sessions into the event and include: complimentary beverages, snacks, chef demos, live music,  and more. MYSTERY BOXES $50 this night only. Limit one per ticket holder. Tickets are $10 for each session during the weekend.

More Information:

https://lecreuset.ticketspice.com/le-creuset-factory-to-table-sale-atlanta-2019