Entries by Liz Attaway

OLD FOURTH WARD ARTS FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS WEEKEND

Join the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces as they celebrate the fifth annual Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25, 2017. The two-day festival will once again be held in Atlanta’s picturesque Historic Fourth Ward Park that 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 music in the amphitheater, local food vendors, drinks, a children’s area, hands-on art demonstrations, games, and much more! The event is free to attend, open to all ages and dogs are welcome. The festival will also provide additional bike racks for bicycle storage. For more information, visit www.oldfourthwardparkartsfestival.com.

2ND ANNUAL PROJECT PABST ATLANTA LINEUP ANNOUNCED

Project Pabst has teamed up with Rival Entertainment to present the second annual Project Pabst Atlanta on Saturday, October 7, 2017. The daylong event will feature three stages and performances from iconic punk rocker Iggy Pop, guitar rock gods Dinosaur Jr, Grammy-nominated Los Angeles-based soul collective The Internet, boundary-pushing performer Peaches and more. The Atlanta block party event will take place in East Atlanta Village and tickets will be available, Wednesday, June 7 at 10am ET for $45 in advance at http://atlanta.projectpabst.com. If tickets still remain on the day-of-show, they will be available for $55 at the do

VEUVE CLICQUOT 10TH ANNUAL NY POLO CLASSIC VIEWING PARTY RECAP

On Saturday, June 3, 2017, over a hundred champagne lovers descended upon Atlas, the acclaimed restaurant located at the St. Regis Atlanta, for a special viewing party for the 10th Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic. Partygoers mixed and mingled in the newly renovated Tavern at Atlas and on its expansive patio while enjoying lawn games such as life-size Jenga and corn hole, while noshing on bites created by Executive Chef Chris Grossman and Pastry Chef Christian Castillo and sipping on Veuve Clicquot champagne specials. Atlas also live streamed the event that was hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, included Jordan Fisher, of the acclaimed Hamilton cast, singing the national anthem, a live performance by Alicia Keys, and more.On Saturday, June 3, 2017, over a hundred champagne lovers descended upon Atlas, the acclaimed restaurant located at the St. Regis Atlanta, for a special viewing party for the 10th Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic. Partygoers mixed and mingled in the newly renovated Tavern at Atlas and on its expansive patio while enjoying lawn games such as life-size Jenga and corn hole, while noshing on bites created by Executive Chef Chris Grossman and Pastry Chef Christian Castillo and sipping on Veuve Clicquot champagne specials. Atlas also live streamed the event that was hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, included Jordan Fisher, of the acclaimed Hamilton cast, singing the national anthem, a live performance by Alicia Keys, and more.

SOUTHERN WING SHOWDOWN RETURNS ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 20TH

Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown (SWS) Produced by Taste of Atlanta is back for its second year and plans to bring the heat. On Sun., Aug. 20 from 1-5 p.m., The Foundry at Puritan Mill will host the sizzling event for wing enthusiasts where 25 of the hottest chefs from Atlanta, Savannah, and Charleston to name a few, will debut their most enticing wing recipe. The second annual event promises to be a sensory experience that blends live music, lawn games, wings and spirits for a clucking good time. Known as the ultimate party food, this year’s wings will take center stage, ranging from sweet and mild to fiery hot. Between tasting stops at each station, wing aficionados can play corn hole, snap a photo in the Smilebooth and chow down in a wing-eating contest. Attendees become judges when they cast a vote for the festival’s finest wings, awarding one lucky participating chef with the “Best of Fest” traveling trophy. Reigning champion, Zach Schultz of Savannah’s Cotton & Rye, will make his second festival appearance in hopes of clenching the title once more.

Atlanta Summer Beer Fest 2017

The ninth annual Atlanta Summer Beer Fest will be held on Saturday, June 17th from 4-9 pm at Historic Fourth Ward Park. We will have over 200 beers as well as a selection of wine to choose from. There will be live music, plenty of fun and games, and food will be available for purchase. The beer list will be added to the website soon. Tickets are $45 in advance, as well as $55 the day of the event.

Wrecking Bar Brewpub’s Sixth Anniversary

It’s Wrecking Bar Brewpub’s 6th anniversary weekend and they’re celebrating with 31 beers! Think about it, they’ll have everything from IPAs to stouts to everything in between including specialty casks and one-offs. A few examples are Bourbon Barrel Aged Siberius Maximus #9 (13 months in barrels), Prickly Pear Berliner Weiss, Cabernet Barrel Aged Sprinklerhead English Barleywine, and Cask 2-Peanut Butter Samoan Wrestling Milk Stout to name just four! It’s free to attend, but be ready to drink some beer! MMMM.