Entries by Liz Attaway

ELECTRIC AVENUE THE MTV EXPERIENCE: PRESENTS A NIGHT OF PRINCE AND BOWIE

On Friday, May 20, 2016, Prince and Bowie 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 Prince and Bowie’s most celebrated, loved and adventurous compositions. The first set will feature a tribute to Bowie while the second set will feature a tribute to Prince. The rest of that evening will be Electric Avenue’s usual mind blowing, high-energy salute to the 80s new wave and synth pop songs including spot-on renditions of Tears for Fears, Duran Duran, Howard Jones, Wham!, Simple Minds, OMD, INXS, A-ha, and more. Doors open at 7 p.m. General Admission tickets start at $15 online and $20 at the door.

MAYA STEAKS AND SEAFOOD CELEBRATES ITS ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH A PAELLA PARTY

After a smashing year of success since opening its doors just over a year ago in the heart of Sandy Springs, MAYA Steaks and Seafood is inviting food lovers to join them for giant paella party beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2016. With proceeds benefitting CURE Childhood Cancer, this family-friendly event taking place inside and outside of the restaurant will feature Chef and Owner Mimmo Alboumeh cooking his signature seafood paella to perfection in front of partygoers eyes, his house-made sangria, live music, specialty tapas from 4 to 6 p.m. and more. Named after his youngest daughter and known for its undeniable Spanish flair, MAYA Steaks and Seafood has quickly earned acclaim as a favorite go-to Atlanta destination for steaks, seafood and great service and an undeniable neighborhood feel. Admission to MAYA Steaks and Seafood One-Year Anniversary Paella Party is $20 per person, plus gratuity.