Entries by Liz Attaway

INAUGURAL SPRING SIPATHON AT TAVERNPOINTE

With spring in full swing, what better way to enjoy Atlanta’s weather than with a party on the patio? On Friday, March 25, 2016 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tavernpointe is teaming up with SweetWater Brewing, Corralejo Tequila Margarita and SPLIT App to host their inaugural “Sipathon” on their expansive outdoor patio overlooking Peachtree Street. Featuring live music from Atlanta’s own ‘Under the Porch’, patio-lovers are invited to enjoy Corralejo Tequila Margarita, craft beers from SweetWater Brewing Company along with savory bites, games, door prizes, and more. The full dinner, cocktail, and wine and beer menus will also be available.

16TH ANNUAL BACONFEST AT DAD’S GARAGE THEATRE COMPANY

This important news bulletin is brought to you by the letter B. Bacon, beer, booths and other letter B-centric oddities and attractions will once again be able to call Dad’s Garage Theatre home. Atlanta’s outrageously savory and oft-salacious annual event, BaconFest, is set to return in 2016, but to a brand new location – the 20-year-old theatre company’s new home at 569 Ezzard Street, just off of Edgewood Avenue in the Old Fourth Ward. The 16th annual event takes place Saturday, March 26, 2016 and will be the first time Dad’s has hosted BaconFest since the great wrecking ball incident of 2013 (details below). For now, we urge bacon-lovers to keep that date open and their attention locked on Dad’s, as the innovative, comedic crew will be revealing juicy details in the coming weeks about the 2016 meaty extravaganza. Tickets start at $25…

NIGHT OF SPECTACLES 2016

Save the Date. The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation is excited to host its 9th annual Night of Spectacles event on Saturday April 2, 2016 at the historic Foundry at Puritan Mill. Night of Spectacles began as a way for the Lighthouse to meet growing funding needs while engaging the wider community in our mission to provide vision and hearing services to thousands of uninsured and underinsured Georgians. Tickets available Feb 1.

RAD Studio Cruise

On Saturday, March 19th, The Rail Arts District is celebrating our 9th Annual Studio Cruise featuring artists, galleries, and studios including Atlanta Hot Glass, Garage Door Studio, Little Tree Art Studios, MudFire Clayworks and Gallery, and Paper Trail Art Center. Celebrate our growing arts community by visiting during our open house – and cruise in style on the free trolleys. Have you ever wanted to throw a pot, blow some glass, learn to paint, make paper, or have a nagging need to sew? Our studios are the place you want to be. The Rail Arts District encompasses creative art making spaces, private studios and local businesses making goods locally. From soap to beer and back to bacon, our local shops offer an enticing menu from local craftspeople. Studios will be open and featuring live demonstrations, tours, and art by local and nationally featured artists. Trolleys will run from stop to stop from 11am until 7:00pm. Park and ride! A detailed map will be provided to show you where to park, where the stops are, and where to find food. The festivities will wrap up with Tribute: A Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band which will play when the RAD Studio Cruise ends – join us at the theater at 8pm – Admission is $10

Suwanee Beer Fest 2016

On Saturday, March 19th comes to Suwanee the 6th Annual Suwanee Beer Fest being held at Town Park Center from 1 to 5pm. A general admission ticket gets admittance to the 300+ craft beers and a souvenir glass. There will also be a Cornhole Tournament with swag and prizes, live music, and food for purchase. Tickets are $55 in advance and $60 day of the event.