Entries by Liz Attaway

NOT-TO-MISS INDIE CRAFT EXPERIENCE HOLIDAY HANDCRAFTED AND VINTAGE EVENTS

Since 2005, ICE has become known for its curated markets and pop-up shops celebrating local, regional and national independent artists, printmakers, jewelry makers, artisans, crafters, makers and more. Purveyors Shannon Mulkey Green and Christy Petterson kick off the start of the holiday season with a special Pop-Up Shop that will once again transform ICE headquarters in Candler Park (1390 McLendon Ave. NE) into a boutique featuring handcrafted gifts made by the best local and national artists, crafters, and more. Atlantans and visitors alike are invited to explore the ICE Pop-Up Shop through Saturday, December 23, 2017. For more information on the ICE Pop Up Shop, visit http://www.ice-atlanta.com/pop-up-shop/. Events include The 13th Annual ICE Holiday Shopping Spectacular, ICE Holiday Market, and more. Read the full article for all details.

GOLDEN EAGLE NOW OPEN IN ATLANTA’S REYNOLDSTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD

Golden Eagle is now open in Atlanta’s Reynoldstown neighborhood. The restaurant is from Michael Lennox, owner of Atlanta favorite Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall, and opens directly onto the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail. Along with its sister spot, newly opened Muchacho, Golden Eagle is housed in a former rail depot at 904 Memorial Drive. Featuring distinct menus and design, the two restaurants are separated by an interior brick wall and share an expansive brick patio.

PONCE CITY MARKET HOLIDAY EVENTS INVITE YOU TO COME TOGETHER AND MISFIT RIGHT IN

The Grinch is back for another year of holiday mis-behavior at Ponce City Market, and he begrudgingly invites you to come together, shop together, stay together, play together and misfit right in! Atlanta’s historic community destination in Old Fourth Ward announces its 2017 holiday spectacular. Help the Grinch’s heart grow through the power of community. Expect three weeks of mischief all over the city of Atlanta, culminating in a “naughty vs. nice” Beltline face-off between Santa and the Grinch on Friday after Thanksgiving before the duo settles into their respective thrones on the second floor of Ponce City Market to greet their fans. The boldest holiday celebration in the Southeast is always free and open to the public.

THE RINK AT PARK TAVERN IN PIEDMONT PARK OPENS FOR THE SEASON ON THANKSGIVING DAY

The Rink at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park glides back into the hearts of Atlantans on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2017, when it opens for the 2017-2018 season. Located in the spacious Garden Tent at Park Tavern on the Atlanta BeltLine, this favorite Intown holiday tradition will once again feature modern amenities for day and night skating including a covered rink that is 85 feet long and 40 feet wide and comfortably accommodates 200. Open through Presidents Day, Monday, February 19, 2018, Atlantans and visitors alike can enjoy unforgettable ice skating experiences. The rink offers all day skate sessions, themed children’s birthday parties, ‘Skate After 8’ for ages 16 and up, and a number of special events including a high-energy NYE show courtesy of Yacht Rock Revue. Starting at just $15 to skate all day on non-peak season days, The Rink provides high-quality rental skates that are professionally sharpened.

Atlanta Fall Wine Festival 2017

The first annual Atlanta Fall Wine Fest will be held on Saturday, November 11th from 1-5 pm in Historic Old 4th Ward Park. We will have over 100 wines as well as a selection of beer and cider to choose from. There will be live music, a DJ, plenty of fun and games, and food will be available for purchase. Tickets are $50 in advance. Sales tax and ticket fees will be added. The wine list will be added to the website soon.

Sound Off Silent Disco November 2017

Hush Hush is now Sound Off Silent Disco as seen at Imagine Festival! Silent Disco lovers come experience 3 DJ’s at once this Saturday 5-9pm with good eats from 7 food trucks! Limited $15 tickets remain and will be $20 on Saturday. Come join us Saturday at Atlanta Food Truck Park. Check-in starts at 5 pm, and if you arrive by 6 pm your first beer or wine is free. This is the next wave of the silent disco, an outdoor afternoon party with multiple DJ’s playing multiple genres of music. All guests will wear a wireless LED headset accessing three live on-site transmissions. Each LED headset lights up in one of three colors (blue, green & red) corresponding with the transmission being listened to, allowing guests to see what someone is listening to. The venue will be quiet creating a great space to have conversations with no interruptions due to loud music. There are only 300 available headsets for this event, so please reserve yours before we sell out. Green Station will play EDM. Blue Station will play top 40’s, club mashups, & current hip hop. Red Station will play 90’s & Old School Hip Hop. Fully immerse yourself in the music and dance the day/night away! DJ’s lineup: 8NINE, Kaf, and jk Food & Beverage sold onsite and FYI park is BYOB too.