Entries by Liz Attaway

ART IS IN BLOOM AT THE DULUTH SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL

An annual traditional, Duluth Springs Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The award-winning, two-day, outdoor festival will be held in the fun, vibrant, and culturally diverse City of Duluth, which is home to one of the largest and most enthusiastic art-buying communities in Georgia. Featuring a diverse mix of painters, photographers, sculptors, metalworkers, glass artists, jewelers, and more, festival goers will have the opportunity to explore, shop, view artist demonstrations, and enjoy mouthwatering eats, live music, and much more. The festival is free to attend.

MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY 

 Mellow Mushroom – the stone-baked pizza brand with 160+ locations nationwide – celebrates 50 years of business this year and is set to mark the golden anniversary with a kaleidoscope of celebratory events across locations from May 14 to November 2024.

CHAMPAGNE AND OYSTERS PATIO PARTY AT TWO URBAN LICKS

TWO urban licks is inviting seafood fanatics to a high-energy Champagne and Oysters Patio Party on Saturday, April 27th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Located on the BetlLine in the Old Fourth Ward, guests are invited to listen to live music, sip on a selection of champagne and sparkling wines from their acclaimed wine program and include fresh, raw oysters on the half shell, grilled oysters, seafood specials and much more. TWO’s Champagne and Oysters Patio Party is for ages 21 and up and includes two hours of food and champagne. Tickets are $50 per person; tax and gratuity are not included and available for purchase here. Reservations are required

BUCKHEAD VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD ANNOUNCES THIRD ANNUAL BODACIOUS BLOOMS FLOWER FESTIVAL, MAY 2-4, 2024

Buckhead’s flower fête of the season is back in Buckhead Village with the third annual Bodacious Blooms Flower Festival, slated to make its lively return Thursday, May 2 through Saturday, May 4. Stacked with design heavy hitters including nationally acclaimed London-based paper floral designer Zoe Bradley and Canaan Marshall, renowned Atlanta-based florist of HBO Max’s “Full Bloom” who is returning for his third consecutive year, the community-wide spectacle invites visitors and floral enthusiasts for a weekend of floral installations, hands-on floral workshops from expert floral designers, in-store events, and photo-ready moments.

ENTRE MUNDOS – BETWEEN WORLDS

For the first time in Atlanta, witness the extraordinary fusion of flamenco dance and Spanish classical piano music! Learn how Spanish classical composers captured the essence of flamenco, including traditional flamenco guitar, and transformed it into mesmerizing piano compositions.

THE INTERLOCK CELEBRATES POETRY MONTH WITH FREE “TO BE OR NOT TO BE AT THE INTERLOCK” EVENT

Just in time for William Shakespeare’s birthday, Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department album release and National Poetry Month, The Interlock is hosting “To Be or Not to Be at The Interlock,” an evening full of poetry and performance. The event kicks off on Saturday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. with a Taylor Swift pre-party featuring music from her new album releasing on April 19. Guests who guess if lines are Swift lyrics or Shakespearean poetry correctly will receive prizes, including The Interlock’s new loyalty card – The Trendsetter – with exclusive deals and discounts. 

SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT THE OLD FOURTH WARD ARTS FESTIVAL

Join the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces as they celebrate the return of the Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, April 21, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The two-day festival will once again be held in Historic Fourth Ward Park which is conveniently located along the bustling Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail. Festival goers are invited to explore painting, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, woodwork and handcrafted items. The festival also features live DJs courtesy of Captains of Revelry, food vendors, drinks, a children’s area, art demonstrations, games, and more. The event is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome

JOHNNY’S HIDEAWAY CELEBRATES 45 YEARS

This April, Johnny’s Hideaway celebrates 45 years of “dancing, dining, and cocktails,” as the equally iconic marquee promises at its entrance. This formula is tried and true for one of the Southeast’s most cherished nightclubs and has proven to stand the test of time. The anniversary will be celebrated on Thursday, April 25, starting at 11 am, with specials on the menu, including $10 cocktails and $4.50 beer and wine offerings all day.