Entries by Liz Attaway

INDIE CRAFT EXPERIENCE HOSTS ANNUAL FALL MARKET IN ATLANTA

The craft innovators behind the Indie Craft Experience (ICE), purveyors of dynamic craft markets and pop-up shops throughout the year, are excited to kick off the fall season with their annual Fall Market. Founded by Shannon Mulkey Green and Christy Petterson, shoppers can enjoy the ICE Fall Market on Sunday, September 10th at the Yaarab Temple (400 Ponce de Leon Ave in Midtown). A one-day only shopping event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the ICE Fall Market will boast an array of handcrafted and vintage options from more than 50 vendors, including RetMod Vintage, Rebecca Holt Jewelry, Vixon Pottery & Art, local food offerings, an all-day special DJ performance by DJ Zano and more. The first 100 attendees will receive complimentary swag tote bags. Entry is $5 cash at the door and kids 12 and under are free.

2017 GRANT PARK SUMMER SHADE RECAP

On Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27, 2017, the 15th annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival welcomed thousands of music and art lovers to Atlanta’s oldest park for two days of nonstop fun. Presented by and benefiting the Grant Park Conservancy, the festival kicked off with the annual Adams Realtors Run for the Park 5K on Saturday morning and featured an impressive lineup of live music throughout the weekend on two stages, which included unforgettable performances from Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics, Blair Crimmins, Grant Green Jr., Michelle Malone, James Hall & The Steady Wicked, Front Porch Session Players, and the Matt Wauchope Trio. Always a favorite, guests sipped, shopped and strolled through the expansive artist market, enjoyed a larger than life Kids Zone and took advantage of the exclusive Beacon Atlanta VIP Lounge. Open to all ages and free to attend, the 15th annual Summer Shade Festival also had a diverse selection of local food trucks with offerings for all tastes, and imbibing offerings including Monday Night Brewing craft beer, Bold Rock Cider, and Frida Kahlo Tequila and Status Vodka cocktails and more.

2017 OKTOBERFEST IN THE PARK

On Saturday, September 30, 2017, partygoers can break out their dirndls and lederhosen for Park Tavern, A Social Mess, and Sierra Nevada’s Oktoberfest at the Legacy Fountain in Piedmont Park. Benefitting the Piedmont Park Conservancy, revelers can take their chances with a game of giant Jenga and enjoy friendly competition during games of corn hole, a beer keg toss, a beer mug stamina contest and a beer pong contest. Brew lovers are also invited to enjoy a range of ice-cold beers courtesy of Sierra Nevada. Not only will there be a costume contest for revelers in attendance, but four-legged friends are also welcome and encouraged to dress up for a chance to win a $300 gift certificate for best dressed dog.

DragonCon 2017

Dragon Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe! With over thirty-five fan based tracks, 3500 hours of panels, workshops, gaming, a parade down Peachtree, film festivals, art show, comics and pop art, nightly concerts and parties, bands and DJs, tons of costume contests, dealers, and exhibitors, all squeezed into four short days, Dragon Con is non-stop FUN! Badges run $140 for the weekend and single day can be purchased, as well.

Second Self Beer Company Brewery Independence

In celebration of Senate Bill 85 going into effect on Sept. 1st, Second Self is throwing a party! This game-changing legislation allows GA breweries to sell directly to customers. So, Second Self is going to be selling their last Tour and Tastings EVER on August 31st!!! Celebrate the new chapter of craft beer in GA with a free half pint of Second Self when the clock strikes midnight.