SUMMERHILL USHERS IN JUNE WITH SWEET SUMMERTIME ACTIVITIES

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/4/23

Guests can Immerse Themselves in the Best this Vibrant Neighborhood Has To Offer

Summer is rapidly approaching, and Summerhill is the ultimate destination for summer fun. The lively community has announced its lineup of not-to-be-missed activities for June.

  • Little Bear is hosting four dinners for the Tasting Collective on June 14, 15, 25 and 28. This membership-only supper club is expanding to Atlanta after launching in some other cities. 
  • Little Tart at Summerhill is featuring the Dalgona latte is an iced latte topped with delicious crunchy caramel candy that melts when the espresso hits it. The drink gets sweeter the longer it sits. This specialty drink will be available until the end of June.
  • Maepole’s seasonal summer menu features the best of what’s in season including bean salad, zucchini, corn, and braised red cabbage.
  • The beginning of June marks the return of Big Softie’s fan-favorite matcha flavor and a reprisal of the strawberry sorbet. These flavors also are phenomenal when twisted together.
  • On Saturday, June 3, Summerhill will host C10s in the City. This free event is a classic GM/Chevy truck show that centers around community.
  • Halfway Crooks has a variety of happenings at its brewery this month. This includes several new summer beer releases like Che Si Deci (June 7) and Super Super Turbo Turbo (June 14), as well as a wide range of events from trivia to live music in the biergarten. For all of the details, follow Halfway Crooks on Instagram.

PUNK FOODIE FEST VOL. 2

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/4/23

Chef pop-ups, DJ performances, craft beer and more are coming to the dynamic indoor-outdoor culinary destination

On Saturday, June 10, Westside Motor Lounge, the indoor-outdoor restaurant, bar, beer garden and live music venue at Echo Street West, will host Punk Foodie Fest vol. 2, a culinary celebration hosted by Punk Foodie with live DJ performances, specialty craft beer and 16 restaurant pop-ups. From noon to 5 p.m., attendees are invited to enjoy over 45 dishes representing a wide range of cuisines from a variety of local Atlanta pop-up chefs.  Proceeds from the event are expected to support charity Flavor Forward’s production of at least 500 fresh, chef-cooked meals for individuals experiencing food insecurity. Tickets are now available for purchase. 

“Punk Foodie Fest Vol. 2 is an incredible way to bring the community together to celebrate the underground Atlanta food scene while also supporting a great cause,” said Kelly Campbell, Partner at STHRN Hospitality Co. and Southern Culinary & Creative, the company behind Westside Motor Lounge. “Westside Motor Lounge and Punk Foodie have similar missions of discovering unique talents in the music and food scenes, and we couldn’t be more excited to partner and spread awareness of some of the best in Atlanta’s culinary scene.” 

Punk Foodie Fest Vol. 2 is an all-ages event. Each ticket includes access to Westside Motor Lounge and the 16 pop-up chef concepts, all DJ performances and one complimentary smoked fruit Berliner Weisse beer or nonalcoholic alternative. The list of attending chefs is available here. Children ages 13 and under are free to attend and furry friends are welcome. Costs for food, beverage and vendor goods will vary. Free parking is available at Westside Motor Lounge or Guardian Works at Echo Street West. 

“We have carefully curated the list of 16 chefs and 45 dishes to help showcase the wonderful ways in which pop-up chefs are redefining the restaurant landscape in Atlanta (a third of Eater’s hottest restaurants were originally pop-ups),” said Sam Flemming, founder Punk Foodie. “These chefs everyday are painting pictures of the new South, not with paint on canvas, but with local and global ingredients served in Styrofoam take-out boxes from borrowed kitchens and 10×10 tents with tabletop fryers all over the city.”

Founded by father and son team Sam and Leo Flemming and powered by Punk Foodie, Flavor Forward is a community giving platform that provides local chefs with the tools and facilities to prepare warm meals for those experiencing food insecurity. Last year, Flavor Forward delivered over 5,000 meals to local organizers Camp Peace, Intown Cares, The Cathedral Towers, Second Helpings and Free99Fridge. 

Punk Foodie is the ‘go-to’ platform for diners to discover unique, local experiences from the Atlanta underground dining scene. The platform hosts a database of over 900 Atlanta area pop-up chefs and manages a calendar of over 200 culinary events per week. At the festival, Punk Foodie will launch the new Punk Foodie app and the official Punk Foodie beer, smoked fruit Berliner Weisse, a collaboration between Round Trip Brewery and Secret Pint BBQ. 

Additionally, Westside Motor Lounge will host Skyway Man on Friday, June 9 and the “Girls Love To BAMBA” Day Party on Sunday, June 11 from 4 to 10 p.m. In partnership with Girls Love Ama + Bamba Tuesdays, Westside Motor Lounge will be transformed into an extravaganza of Amapiano, Gqom, Bacardi, Afrohouse, and more. The musical lineup includes DJ Tag, DJ Kash, Danger VYBZ and Xavier Blk. The day party is an ages 21 and up event, and tickets are now available for purchase. 

For more information about Westside Motor Lounge and the events schedule, follow @Westside_Motor_Lounge on Instagram or visit www.westsidemotorlounge.com.  For the latest news, project updates and more, follow Echo Street West, follow @EchoStreetWest on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or visit www.echostreetwest.com. 

ATLANTA SUMMER BEER FEST 2023

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/30/23

Historic 4th Ward Park
Saturday, June 17, 2023 – 4pm-8pm

Tickets here.

150+ beers, wines and more. Live music by Davis & the Love and DJ Q-Tip. Tickets include entry, entertainment, souvenir cup and all beer, wine and cider samples. Food will be available for purchase.

COST:
$45 advance, $50 after June 8, $60* at the door (*unless sold out)

21 and up event, no kids, no babies, no pets. Rain or shine event, no refunds. We will not have Designated Driver tickets, take Uber, Lyft, or walk. Do not drink and drive. We will have free bottled water. No outside food or beverage. Alcohol will cut off at 7:45pm. We reserve the right to cut off anyone at anytime

RENDERATL UNVEILS INAUGURAL ATLANTA TECH WEEK FROM MAY 30 – JUNE 4, 2023

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/28/23

Weeklong Citywide Programming Featuring Over 25 Events Accessible via Peach Pass,
Tickets + RenderATL Conference Badge


RenderATL, the trailblazing annual tech conference and networking mecca in Atlanta, begins next week and is pleased to announce the first-ever Atlanta Tech Week taking place from May 30 – June 4, 2023. Atlanta Tech Week, also produced by tech mogul and one of Inc.’s 30 Under 30 recipients, Justin Samuels, marks a significant milestone for the Atlanta technology scene by cultivating an entire ecosystem of innovators, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts through unique programming and cultural community.

Atlanta Tech Week’s goal is to encourage knowledge sharing, networking, and idea exchange, creating an environment where individuals and organizations can thrive and contribute to the local tech landscape while cultivating a deep sense of Atlanta culture. While being one of the country’s fastest-growing technology hubs, Atlanta fosters a sense of diversity and inclusion that will create space for Atlanta Tech Week to truly take over through alluring events at some of the city’s most beloved venues, such as Ponce City Market, Hotel Indigo, and The Gathering Spot.

Through engaging citywide events, phenomenal Southern cuisine, captivating games, notable speakers, live music performances, and an overall sense of connectivity, Atlanta Tech Week paves the way for attendees to flourish in technological innovation and opportunity. As part of Atlanta Tech Week, RenderATL is a three-day conference breaking traditional barriers between culture and conference. Samuels has a vision that goes beyond conventional conference parameters; it’s one that encompasses Atlanta’s culture, atmosphere, and dedication to growing through technology and engineering.

Featured speakers from RenderATL will also be in Atlanta and participating in Atlanta Tech Week such as David Beitel, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Zillow; David Barrett, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Expensify; Felecia Hatcher, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Black Ambition Project; and Daylon A. Goff, President of JET.

With several participating organizations helping to make the week possible, Atlanta Tech Week will highlight 20-25 noteworthy events such as an Electric Vehicle (EV) Car Show in partnership with Ponce City Market and Juicy Power on June 1 at 6 p.m., complete with an expert EV panel and some of the latest EV’s. Other noteworthy events include:

  • Atlanta Tech Week Kickoff Party on the Atlanta Tech Village rooftop
  • Off the Chain Thursday: Web3 Party and Pitchfest at Atlanta Blockchain Center
  • Atlanta Tech Week Brunch at Public Art Futures Lab
  • RenderATL + Epic Games: Music in Unreal at The Gathering Spot ATL
  • “Female Founders in Innovation” Dinner at The Clubhouse at Tech Square Atlanta Social Club
  • RenderATL – Crescent Avenue Bar Crawl
  • RenderATL x R&B House Party at Ponce City Market Rooftop
  • Small Business & Startup Social Hour Powered by TikTok

“It’s always been a dream of mine to launch a Tech Week in Atlanta and after the success of our flagship event, RenderATL, it’s only natural to debut it this year,” said Samuels, Founder and CEO of RenderATL. “Together, these events further emphasize our core beliefs around diversity and inclusion. By truly nurturing this ecosystem, Atlanta Tech Week paves the way for sustainable growth, thus empowering the city to become a technological hub that promotes excellence and opportunity.”

Various ticket options are available, including the Peach Pass option that allows access to one day of the RenderATL conference complemented by unlimited access to all activations, and the Kaytranada concert. All ticket options have the “buy now pay later” option. For more information on Atlanta Tech Week and all included events, please visit Atl.Tech. To view the press release with all the details about RenderATL, click here.

THE AVENUE PEACHTREE CITY KICKS OFF SEASON WITH SUMMER SPLASH PARTY AND MOVIE SERIES

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/26/23

Robust Summer Event Lineup with Father’s Day Cruise In, Food Truck Frenzy, Mommy & Me Fair and Back to School Bash 

The Avenue Peachtree City, an outdoor lifestyle shopping center, is gearing up for the summer season with a spectacular line-up of family-friendly events, including a new Summer Splash party and the return of their summer movie nights. 

The Avenue Peachtree City will kick off summer with Summer Splash—the center’s first-ever waterslide party on Thursday, June 1 from 6-8 p.m. at Central Park. With a giant waterslide and live music spun by a DJ, this is the perfect way to celebrate the end of the school year and beginning of summer. Guests should come prepared to join in on the slippery fun with swim clothes, towels, sunscreen and more. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult and a signed permission waiver is required to participate.

In addition to Summer Splash, the center’s beloved summer movie series will return the following week. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and snacks for an ultimate movie-watching experience in Central Park. Pre-show activities begin at 6:45 p.m. and movies will begin promptly at sunset. This year’s movie lineup includes:

  • June 12 – Turning Red
  • June 26 – DC League of Super-Pets
  • July 10 – The Bad Guys
  • July 24 – Minions: The Rise of Gru

Other events happening this summer at The Avenue Peachtree City include:

Father’s Day Cruise In – June 18 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Check out some awesome rides with dad before your Father’s Day festivities. All years, makes and models are welcome. Plus, enter to win a $100 Avenue gift card for dad.

Food Truck Frenzy – July 4 from 6-9 p.m.

Celebrate the Fourth of July with food trucks, live music from The Southside Band and activities at The Avenue! Your favorite Avenue restaurants will be open to serve as well.

Mommy & Me Fair – July 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

Take the kids to The Avenue for some mid-summer fun including a bounce house, arts and crafts, face painting, live music, food trucks, vendors and more.

Back to School Bash – July 27 from 6-8 p.m.

Say goodbye to summer with a ‘90s theme party. Throw on your best ‘90s-inspired outfit and invite your friends too to hear 90210 radio perform your favorite ‘90s hits and other activities including face painting, a balloon artist, an obstacle course and a zip line.

All events are weather-dependent and may be canceled at any time. For more information, please visit www.avenuepeachtreecity.com.

THE HALL AT ASHFORD LANE GRAND OPENING – FRIDAY, MAY 26

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/22/23

Friday, May 26th – All Day

The Hall at Ashford Lane is proud to announce its grand opening as Dunwoody’s premier destination for food enthusiasts. This innovative establishment brings together nine food stalls along with multiple full-service options. The Hall at Ashford Lane is set to revolutionize the local dining scene, offering an unmatched experience for residents and visitors alike. The Hall at Ashford Lane is located at 4550 Olde Perimeter Way Atlanta, GA 30346 and will be open to the public beginning May 26, 2023. For hours and more information visit explorethehall.com. Reservations can be made through the Resy app.

SALUTE WITH A BREW: GUIDE TO MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AT EVENTIDE BREWING

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/20/23

Grant Park’s favorite brewery is honoring its customers and America’s service members by offering a fun-filled calendar of events between May 26-29

Throughout Memorial Day Weekend, Eventide Brewing invites customers to salute with a brew at a variety of events that will delight everyone from the art enthusiast to the comedy fan. If you’re looking for an entertaining and epic holiday weekend, look no further!

Friday, May 26: Comedy Night, hosted by Ian Aber and Shaunak Godkhindi 

Time: Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.

Cost: $15, Buy tickets here

Kick off the weekend and join hosts Ian and Shaunak for the funniest comedy show Grant Park has seen yet. Enjoy your favorite Eventide beer (first one included in the ticket price) while watching a showcase of Atlanta’s top comedians. O Mi Ga Vietnamese Kitchen will serve up the vittles. Buy tickets here.

Saturday, May 27: Pottery + Pints 

Time: 2 to 6 p.m. 

Cost: FREE (Register here)

Paint the pottery red, white and blue – or whatever colors you choose during Saturday’s Pottery + Pints, hosted by Grit Ceramic Studio. Delve into your creative side by adorning Grit’s handmade pottery with any hue or design you imagine. Buttered Bourbon will perform a live set, adding some inspiration as you paint; and Illegal Food will be popping up with the noms. All pottery and seating is first come, first serve. 

Sunday, May 28: Artist Market with Sudnat Studios

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: FREE 

Spend Memorial Day eve supporting talented, local creators during the Artist Market with Sudnat Studios. While perusing unique artisan items from more than 20 vendors, you can enjoy a cold one and check out Mascogo Tacos’ yummy offerings while listening to live music from Alex Cavanaugh. 

Monday, May 29: Industry Night Drink Special

Time: 4 to 10 p.m. Cost: $13

From 4 to 9 p.m. on Memorial Day, all are welcome to wind down their weekend on Eventide’s spacious patio with the Industry Night drink special: enjoy four 10-oz. pours of any of the various brews on draft, including Coorsweiser Genuine Draft, for $13. Or pick up a to-go six pack to end the long weekend at home.

For more information, please visit Eventide Brewing.


ATLAST GALLERY DEBUTS WITH OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION AND EXHIBITION COMBINING TECHNOLOGY AND ART

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/20/23

Featuring 10 Artists, 20 Works of Art, DJ Ree de la Vega, Drinks and Much More

From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Aftercar

Free and open to the public!

Experiments with technology and art will converge at atlast, a new globally positioned gallery based in Atlanta, Ga. dedicated to experiments with technology and art. For its first exhibition, “This is Just a Test”, the gallery will host an opening night celebration at Aftercar social house in the Old Fourth Ward on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The evening will feature a mix of 10 dynamic artists, both upcoming and established, 20 unique works of art, the sound stylings of DJ Ree de la Vega and Cris Kai, live performances, interactive exhibits, food, drink and more.


Collaborating with each other and the most cutting edge technologies, artists Kris Pilcher, Bojana Ginn, Alicia Renee Ball, Ellex Swavoni, Pablo Gnecco, El Lewis, Michi Meko, Cait Lamas, Fahamu Pecou, and Lisette Correa, have created a substantial, interactive and meaningful collection of both physical and digital works.


“We’re thrilled to launch atlast and showcase the works of exceptional artists in concert with incredible and pioneering technology”; said Courtney Hammond, chief curator and creative director of atlast. “The atlast team and partners, a group of experts from all corners of the globe, have built this gallery model over the past year as a social, cultural and financial experiment to rethink how we buy, sell, and engage artists, artwork and art ownership in our daily lives. I look forward to the public participation and reaction.”


During the event, guests will have an opportunity to mix and mingle with the artists and explore their works that include interactive light works for interiors, custom fashion and jewelry concept showrooms, custom light and color therapies, animated holograms, storytelling portals and more. Pieces will be available for sale that evening beginning at 6 p.m. EST at the event and globally via the cyber gallery at https://atlast.world. A portion of proceeds will benefit the ACVB Foundation, Inc. to support its mission to work with local, non-profit cultural institutions to encourage public awareness, financial support for art, cultural, and historical organizations.


For more information or to RSVP to the Grand Opening of atlast, visit https://atlast.world. atlast is presented in partnership with Dash Studio, Objkt.com, Discover Atlanta, ACVB Foundation, Aftercar and more.

JARED’S EPIC BLASTER BATTLE ATLANTA 2023

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/20/23

Saturday, June 17th, 2023 6pm-10pm

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Tickets here.

COMING TO ATLANTA FOR THE FIRST TIME! THE CURRENT REIGNING WORLD RECORD HOLDER for the “Largest Toy Pistol Fight” -this record has not been challenged!

For 2023 our Atlanta Event is the third of 4 in the “Jared’s Epic BlasterBattle National Tour” which includes SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, LucasOil Stadium in Indianapolis and AT&T Stadium in Dallas. You can count onamazing surprises, special guests and global exclusive product reveals! Expect the unexpected at the worlds largest foam blaster event!

Meet your favorite Toy Blaster Content Creators & YouTube Celebrities LIVE in person. These will be announced over time as we get closer to the event!

Battle with your friends and family on the actual NFL field of the Atlanta Falcons!


Here is exactly what you get for your ticket!

Entry to participate in a 4 hour series of more than 15 amazing foam flinging battles like never before!


• Play with your own blaster toys on a NFL Stadium Field!
• Access to portions of the Stadium Self Guided Tour!*
• Photo Op with Guinness World Record Earned in 2016!
• Meet your favorite Toy Blaster YouTube Celebrities
• Hands on with prototype Toy Blasters never before seen in public!
• Hands on with pre-release Toy Blaster items announced but not yet
available to the public!
• Entry into the Epic Blaster Battle Costume Contest with $1,000 in
Cash Prizes!
• Exclusive merchandise, collectibles, surprises and more!

The event is the SAME PRICE for any age above 2. Spectators/Parents also require ticket to enter.


TICKET PRICES & QUANTITY ON HAND:
• TIER 1 – Discounted General Admission – 1-600 – $20
• TIER 2 – Discounted General Admission – 601-1200 – $24
• TIER 3 – Discounted General Admission – 1201-2400 – $28
• General Admission – 2401-4000 – $32


About the Ultra VIP Experience: Skip the line and get into the stadium an hour before the doors open to the general public! Food & Drink Included! Also receive an exclusive Ultra-VIP T-Shirt, ULTRA VIP Laminate & Lanyard, and guaranteed meet & greet with all special guests. The ULTRA VIP Experience is very limited! All attendees above the age of 2 must have a ticket to enter the stadium, whether you are spectating or participating.

DISNEY THE LITTLE MERMAID X CAMP EXPERIENCE 2023

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/11/23

Immersive Experience Inspired by Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” debuts at CAMP’s New Store at Ashford Lane

June 3rd

CAMP, The Family Experience Company, invites you to dive into a world of wonder at its newest experience, Disney The Little Mermaid x CAMP. This immersive and musical experience, inspired by Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” opens at CAMP’s newest location in Dunwoody, Georgia, on June 3rd to celebrate the film’s release, which floats into theaters nationwide on May 26, 2023. Limited tickets are available today and can be purchased here; families are encouraged to purchase early.

Families will step through CAMP’s signature Magic Door and explore a 5,300-square-foot undersea world inspired by the new film and created in collaboration with Disney. With live music, puppetry, and magic, there’s something for everyone. Come to CAMP to:

Sing and dance with live musicians playing your favorite songs from Disney’s The Little Mermaid, including Under The Sea, Part of Your World, Kiss The Girl and Poor Unfortunate Souls


Visit King Triton’s Palace — take a seat on his throne and control the seas with the power of Triton’s trident
Enter Ariel’s Grotto and embark on a scavenger hunt for gadgets and gizmos a-plenty.


Slide through Ursula’s dark lair and watch a magic show


Explore an abandoned shipwreck — climb cargo net tunnels up to a crow’s nest and unlock treasure chests below deck
Shop exclusive Disney The Little Mermaid x CAMP co-branded apparel and accessories in the Beachside Market

Disney The Little Mermaid x CAMP will open on Saturday, June 3rd at CAMP’s new location at The Ashford Lane lifestyle property located at 4500 Olde Perimeter Way in Dunwoody. The 14,000-square-foot store — the largest of all CAMP locations — will contain 3,500 square feet of retail space (“The Canteen”) with toys, clothing, accessories, and a slime creation station (“The Schmutz Bar”). In addition to retail and The Little Mermaid experience, CAMP will feature “The CAMPitheater” — a performance space for live events — and three reservable party rooms for youngsters’ birthdays.

“Following the stellar success of our most recent collaboration, Disney Encanto x CAMP, which debuted in NYC, we can’t wait to make memories together with Atlanta families when we open our newest show next month, ” said Ben Kaufman, Co-Founder of CAMP.

Inspired by the new film, CAMP and Disney will introduce an exclusive co-branded collection of apparel and accessories available in Atlanta, on camp.com, and in our other CAMP stores across the country. Featuring shimmering sequins and jewel-tone purples and greens, this collection of accessories, including jewelry and clothing, brings underwater magic to any young mermaid. A standout of the collection is the Magic Mermaid Skirt, which (with a snap) visibly transforms from a frilly organza skirt into a longer, sequin-covered mermaid tail.

“Storytelling is at the heart of what we do and our continued collaboration with CAMP allows us to bring new audiences into Disney’s beloved stories through innovative and immersive retail experiences that families can enjoy together,” said Naveen Seshadri, Executive Vice President, Global Retail. “We’re thrilled to invite Little Mermaid fans of all ages under-the-sea to celebrate this beautiful new film in a whole new way.”

Disney The Little Mermaid x CAMP will be in Atlanta for a limited time before moving to another CAMP location. Families can also visit Disney Encanto x CAMP in New York City or Disney Mickey and Friends x CAMP in Dallas, Texas. CAMP participated in the 2021 Disney Accelerator, a business development program designed to accelerate the growth of innovative companies worldwide. For more information, visit camp.com