Entries by Liz Attaway

ELECTRIC AVENUE – THE MTV EXPERIENCE: PRESENTS BOWIE AND PRINCE AT PARK TAVERN

On Friday, July 15, 2016, Bowie and Prince fans won’t want to miss Electric Avenue – The 80s MTV Experience at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park. With music beginning at 7:30 p.m., Electric Avenue will launch into a full set comprising some of Bowie’s most celebrated, loved and adventurous compositions. The second set will feature a tribute to Prince, plus Electric Avenue’s usual mind blowing, high-energy salute new wave and synth pop songs from the 80s including spot-on renditions of Tears for Fears, Duran Duran, Howard Jones, Wham!, Simple Minds, OMD, INXS, and more. Doors open at 7 p.m. General Admission tickets start at $15 online and $20 at the door.

ALES FOR ASHLEY

“Ales for Ashley” is an event to honor and remember an amazing mom, Ashley Magness. She was diagnosed with a type of brain tumor called a Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) in May of 2014 and fought the brave fight for 22 months. This is the first annual “Ales for Ashley” event to raise awareness and money to support GBM research. A portion of all ticket sales will go to the “Defeat GBM Research Collaborative” a subsidiary of the National Brain Tumor Society. A $30 ticket includes entry into the brewery, a free pint glass, 6 tastings, and tour at 7:45 pm. For anyone under 21, or not consuming alcohol, please register for a free ticket. Donations are appreciated.

YUMBII TO OPEN YUMBII TACO SHOP THIS OCTOBER!

Yumbii, Atlanta’s first and favorite food truck, will open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant, Yumbii Taco Shop, in South Buckhead at 1927 Peachtree Road NE this fall. Set in Brookwood Village on Atlanta’s main road, the location is the first in a series of openings planned for the beloved and expanding brand. The 1440-square-foot restaurant will showcase a bright and modern look, with counter service for easy takeout and inviting seating for dine-in guests.

5th Annual Luau and Pig Roast at Red Hare

Its that time of year again, don your Hawaiian shirts and coconut bras and join us at the brewery 2-6pm on Saturday, July 9th 2016 for a Hawaiian-style feast! $20 will include 36 oz of beer samples, including Margarita IPA, Pineapple Habanero IPA, and Mango Coconut Lager. As well as, souvenir Luau glassware, complimentary pig roast, music from Rhythm Earth, 6-Pack of SPF 50/50 to go, and Flavors of Hawaii – Authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice onsite for purchase. You can get your $20 tickets here https://www.freshtix.com/events/luau. There are also tickets for DDs, children, and people under 21.

Atlanta Ghostbustin Party

Break out your best 80s or Ghostbusters inspired outfit as event producer Markster Con hosts it’s biggest party production yet. For several months now, large scale builds have been in the works to help transform Heaven into Gozers Temple, so see the stage area transformed into Gozers Temple, that will be guarded by animatronic Terror Dogs (by Mimi Nouveau Designs).
There will be a 10 foot tall photo opp reminiscent of the New York skyline with a to-scale Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (by Billy Light ad Scott Lyttle), as well as a Replica (life-sized) Vigo the Carpathian painting, ready for photo opportunity, that will also be given away as part of the TEAM FOX charity drive/raffle. The bar area will be infiltrated by 3D ghosts coming out of the walls and floors (by Billy Light and Laura Wilmot) and Slimer will be making his presence known also! At midnight don’t miss the costume contest, as well as a live music, performance, and a VJ. Advanced tickets are $15 and available here: http://mcp.xorbia.com/