HAUNTED UNDERGROUND: A BAR EXPERIENCE 2023

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/9/23

Underground Atlanta Welcomes “Haunted Underground: A Bar Experience” The Spectacular New Interactive Halloween and Horror-Themed Scare Bar

Get ready to embrace the spine-tingling chills of the Halloween season like never before! Underground Atlanta is thrilled to announce the grand opening of a one-of-a-kind, immersive Halloween and horror-themed scare bar, designed by a talented film crew currently sidelined due to a strike. Uniting their creative prowess, Haunted Underground promises to bring a truly chilling experience to Atlanta.

Spectacular Features

1. Film Crew’s Haunting Expertise: The creators behind this sinister masterpiece are industry professionals who have worked on some of the most iconic films. Now, they’re channeling their cinematic talents into crafting an unforgettable, immersive experience at Haunted Underground.

2. Eight Unique Areas: Brace yourself for an array of chilling environments, each with its own terrifying theme that will transport you into a world of horror and leave you breathless.

3. Specialty Cocktails: This 21+ experience encourages guests to sip on devilishly delicious specialty cocktails expertly crafted to complement the eerie atmosphere. These concoctions are designed to add an extra layer of thrill to your night.

4. DJ-Infused Dance Floor: Dance the night away on a spacious dance floor where top DJs will spin spine-tingling beats, keeping the party going until the early hours.

5. Interactive Horror: Expect the unexpected as you interact with live actors who are sure to send shivers down your spine. Engage in heart-pounding scenarios and escape from the clutches of terrifying creatures.

Lead designer, Ron Hammond, explained, “We wanted to create a space that incorporated every type of horror film genre from the widely known to the cult classics. The Red Room or “Blood Lounge” was greatly inspired by the 2018 film Suspiria, a remake of the 1977 Italian supernatural horror film of the same title. The high ceilings, eerie etched glass art ladies (that only the sharpest eyes will catch) and sprawling wooden beams give just a hint of the space’s history while still keeping attendees engaged with all of the eye popping scary décor. The main dance floor space was a continual evolving target and in the end is your Twisted Metal, Killer Clowns from outer space and where Stephen King’s IT fantasy comes to life under 20-feet of black light spider web. If it’s an all-night mesmerizing dance party with your friends, or a lounge vibe so unique you look like you’re on the set of next season’s American Horror Story, there’s a space for everyone.”

Whether you’re a horror enthusiast or simply looking for a unique Halloween experience, this scare bar promises to deliver an unforgettable night of frights and delights. Come dressed in your spookiest attire, as costumes are encouraged for a surprise! This is the perfect opportunity to unleash your inner ghoul or monster.

“My partner, Vishal Sharma, and myself are very excited to be investing in Underground Atlanta to create multiple ventures in both restaurants and nightlife. We decided to start with a unique concept that will change every four to six weeks so that it is constantly engaging the audience. The Halloween experience bar will eventually shift into a Holiday experience bar and our team will continually be adapting to stay fresh,” said co-owner of Haunted Underground Eyal Reisin. 

Don’t miss your chance to experience the horrors of this spine-chilling scare bar designed by the very artists who bring nightmares to life on the big screen. Underground Atlanta welcomes you to a Halloween season like no other.

Reisin is also the managing partner of several of Georgia’s hotspots including Ember Lounge, Churchill’s British Pub, City Bar, Bar South, Veranda and Koo Koo Room, as well as being an investor of Nowak’s, Establishment and Supply & Demand. 

Event Details

  • Location: 76 Wall St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 (located at the top of the Peachtree Fountain Plaza)
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Thursdays – Saturdays starting at 8:00 pm 
    • Sundays starting at 6:00 pm
    • Tuesday, October 31st starting at 6:00 pm

For updates, ticket information, and more details, please visit Eventbrite 

SPOOKY SEASON HAS ARRIVED AT HALCYON

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/9/23

Forsyth County’s mixed-use village invites the community to play, shop, dine and experience what’s new

Things are getting spooky at Halcyon with a host of fall and Halloween-themed events throughout October! With live music on Village Green every weekend, the annual Witches Night Out benefitting All For One Foundation, Halcyon Kids Club and trick-or-treating at Halcyon, the fall season has finally arrived. There is something for everyone in the family to enjoy throughout October at Halcyon.

The full October events schedule is outlined below:

Cars and Coffee Hosted by Mercedes-Benz Club of America

Saturday, October 7 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Join the Mercedes-Benz Experience by RBM of Alpharetta and Fuel Coffee for a beautiful morning sipping on specialty coffee drinks, viewing Mercedes-Benz vehicles from a variety of years in the private lot next to Fuel and mingling with friends and other members of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America. Mercedes-Benz Experience by RBM of Alpharetta will be offering special discounts off merchandise for all Mercedes-Benz Club of America members. This event is open to all Mercedes-Benz owners. For more information or to register, visit the event page.

Yappy Hour

Thursday, October 12 from 5 – 7 p.m.

Bring your furry friend and join Halcyon on Village Green for Yappy Hour on Thursdays of each month! Enjoy delicious treats, doggy booze and adorable, adoptable pups from Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters. For more information, visit the Halcyon website.

Pumpkin Painting Party at Tutu School

Saturday, October 14 from 3:30 – 6:15 p.m.

Join Tutu School for an exciting afternoon of painting the prettiest little pumpkins! Each ticket purchase of $20 includes one mini pumpkin to paint, painting supplies and face painting. When purchasing your ticket, make sure to select one of the available time slots; 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Witches Night Out benefiting All For One Foundation

Thursday, October 19 from 6 – 10 p.m.

Ladies, grab your broomsticks and fly over to Halcyon for a spooky evening full of cocktails, food and dancing! Don’t be a scaredy cat and enjoy adult trick-or-treating throughout the property. Other activities include dancing to upbeat tunes spun by DJ Ed on Village Green, live music and dancing at Eclipse di Luna, a DJ spinning tunes at HOBNOB, a costume contest with prizes for best group and individual costumes and Halloween cocktails at select Halcyon restaurants. In addition, ladies can build their own wicked bouquet with Gussied Up Flower Truck, make fall-themed crafts with Board & Brush inside Fuel Coffee and enjoy special discounts at Halcyon’s retailers. Tickets are $15 with all proceeds directly benefiting One For All Foundation, an international and local charity dedicated to changing the lives of children to help them thrive by improving social conditions, educational opportunities and healthcare availability. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Monster Mash at Cherry Street Brewpub

Friday, October 27 from 7:30 – 11:30 p.m.

It’s a graveyard smash; it’s the Monster Mash at Cherry Street Brewpub! All monsters, ghouls and goblins are gathering for the ultimate costume party where you can dance the night away to spooky tunes spun by a DJ, sip on Halloween-themed cocktails and enter a costume contest to win prizes for the creepiest, jaw-dropping costumes. This event is for ages 21 and up only. For more information, visit the Halcyon event page.

Halloween at Halcyon

Saturday, October 28 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Grab your crew and join Halcyon for the annual trick-or-treating extravaganza! The little ones can trick-or-treat at more than 30 participating Halcyon tenants, meet adorable farm animals, snap pictures of their costumes at several photo opportunities, meet Barbie and Spiderman, enjoy facepainting and balloon twisting, meet adoptable pups from FurKids and groove to tunes spun by DJ Galaxy Music and Arts on Village Green. All ticket proceeds will directly benefit Bald Ridge Lodge and their ongoing efforts to provide a safe haven and counseling in a therapeutic environment for young boys who are in need of protection, direction and supervision, in a matter that nurtures the child and strengthens family relationships. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page

Groovin’ on the Green

Fridays and Saturdays in October from 6 – 9 p.m.

Celebrate the weekend with dancing and singing along to live musical performances on Village Green. Enjoy local musicians across a variety of genres playing top hits. Guests can treat themselves to a craft brew and groove to live music all around the village! Halcyon has an open container policy, however, outside food and beverages are prohibited. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Halcyon Kids Club

Wednesdays in October from 10 a.m. – noon

Preschoolers are invited to play and make new friends each week at the free Halcyon Kids Club! The little ones can engage in a rotating menu of activities ranging from arts and crafts, dance, animal encounters, storytime, puppet shows, music and so much more. Themes and activities vary weekly and will be announced on Halcyon’s Facebook page and Instagram stories. A parent or guardian is required to stay with each child during the duration of the event. Afterward, enjoy lunch or a sweet treat at one of Halcyon’s kid-friendly restaurants. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

WOODLAND SPIRITS HAUNT FERNBANK MUSEUM FOR ITS SIXTH YEAR

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/8/23

The outdoor exhibit is open from Sept. 30 – Nov. 5.

Returning for its sixth year, guests can take a walk on the supernatural side when Fernbank Museum is “friendly-haunted” in the outdoor exhibit, “Woodland Spirits.” Dozens of ghostly figures will take over the nature trails of WildWoods and
Fernbank Forest from Sept. 30 – Nov. 5, 2023.

Inspired by the imagery of dark forests in movies and literature, “Woodland Spirits” transforms Fernbank’s “forest in the city” into a ghostly hideaway that’s perfect for all ages. Guests will discover these human and animal spirits — created by artist Laura Lewis — lurking in the shadows, floating in the trees and waiting to greet you in plain sight.


“Woodland Spirits” is open for the fall season, from Sept. 30 – Nov. 5.

RELATED PROGRAMMING
“Woodland Spirits” will also be able to view on several of Fernbank’s seasonal daytime and evening events this fall, including:

  • Early-morning and late-night access during one of Fernbank’s forest walks, which are led
    by a Fernbank educator during various morning and evening hours. Currently, morning
    walks are planned for Oct. 8 and Nov. 4, while a night walk is offered on Oct. 29, and a
    special Audubon walk is scheduled for the morning of Oct. 14. These walks are available
    for a separate purchase at varying prices.
  • The family-friendly Discovery Day, “Monster Mash,” will take place from 10 a.m. – 1
    p.m. on Oct. 28 and is included with daytime general admission. “Monster Mash” will
    include trick-or-treating, Halloween-themed activities and an opportunity to check out
    the new exhibit “Vikings: Warriors of the Sea” in addition to “Woodland Spirits.”
  • The after-hours event “Fernbank After Dark: Boos and Booze” is from 7 – 11 p.m. on
    Oct. 13. This adults-only night will include cocktails and tapas for an additional purchase,
    spooky experiments and entry to the full museum. Tickets are $17.95 for members and
    $22.95 for nonmembers.
  • “Fright Night” will be from 7 – 11 p.m. on Oct. 27, which is for souls 21 and older. This
    Halloween party encourages adults to dress up in their best costumes and enjoy a night
    of music, refreshments and entry to the special exhibit, “Vikings: Warriors of the Sea.”
    Tickets are $21.95.
  • A Halloween event for all ages, “Ghostly Gatherings” is from 7 – 10 p.m. on Oct. 14 and
    will have exclusive nighttime access to “Woodland Spirits” and “Vikings: Warriors of the
    Sea,” as well as fun seasonal activities. Drinks and small bites are also available for
    additional purchase. Tickets are $15.95 for members and $19.95 for nonmembers.
  • “Woodland Spirits and other Musical Creatures,” as performed by pianist Julie
    Coucheron, harpist Elisabeth Remy-Johnson, flutist James Zellers and the Vega Quartet,
    is a family concert that includes the music of Eduard MacDowell and Valerie Von Pechy
    Whitcup. This concert will take place at 1 p.m. on Oct. 15 and is included with general
    admission to the museum.

TICKETS
“Woodland Spirits” is included with a general admission ticket to Fernbank Museum. Exhibits, films and Discovery Days are included with daytime general admission and with CityPASS. General admission tickets include three floors of exhibits in the Museum, choice of one giant screen film and 75 acres of nature explorations in Fernbank Forest and WildWoods.

Fernbank After Dark and other special after-hours events are available at a separate ticket price. Fernbank is located at 767 Clifton Road NE in Atlanta, minutes from midtown Atlanta and downtown Decatur.

For more information, visit FernbankMuseum.org. General admission tickets are $25.95 for adults, $24.95 for seniors, $23.95 for children ages 3-12, free for children ages 2 and younger, and free for Fernbank Members. These prices are for tickets purchased online. Tickets not purchased in advance are offered, if available, at a higher price.

VIKINGS WARRIORS OF THE SEAS AT FERNBANK

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/8/23

Explore Norse Culture, Society, Technology and More


“Vikings: Warriors of the Sea” Opens October 7 at Fernbank Museum

Tickets here.

As autumn approaches, so with it does the thrill of exploration. On view from Oct. 7, 2023 — Jan. 1, 2024, Fernbank Museum’s newest exhibit, “Vikings: Warriors of the Sea” dares to uncover the truth behind the legendary Viking culture and
society. Were they blood-thirsty plunderers or misunderstood explorers, farmers, traders and highly skilled craftsmen? Featuring impressive archaeological discoveries, “Vikings: Warriors of the Sea” sheds new light on the Viking Age, dispelling long-held stereotypes about its people, traditions and influence.

“Vikings: Warriors of the Sea” demonstrates how innovations like sturdy, light-weight ships were brought to the modern world through Viking invention. This exhibit features 140 artifacts that give a well-rounded view of Viking culture, including a replica of a 21-foot Viking ship, personal equipment and weapons, jewelry, keys, silver hoards, coins, and personal grooming items. The exhibit also features a 9-ft tall reproduction jelling stone that provides information
about Viking religious beliefs and history, as well as a number of hands-on interactives. Guests will have a chance to play a Norse board game, build a Viking ship, test the balance between the blade and handle of a Viking sword and more.

“Viking culture has featured prominently in film and television programming in recent years, but in many cases, the perspective is skewed towards that of the Viking warrior,” said Dr. Bobbi Hohmann, Vice President of Programming. “Through authentic artifacts, this immersive new exhibit will allow our visitors to gain a better understanding of Viking culture, innovation and achievements.”


It is through these artifacts that The National Museum of Denmark and MuseumsPartner successfully revive the world of the Vikings who indeed raided, but also traded and generally held a more complex lifestyle than previously believed.

“With this exhibition, we hope to bring visitors up close with the people who influenced and transformed Western society. While remembered as raiders, the Vikings were also traders, craftsmen, explorers and more,” said Vikings: Warrior of the Sea exhibit curator, Peter Pentz. “One of the most impressive items in the exhibit, standing more than 9 feet high, is a replica of the Jelling runestone, erected by Harald Bluetooth. In a way, the Jelling stone marks the beginning of the end of the Viking era. This is what the exhibition is about — the transformation of a society ruled by petty raiding and terrorizing chieftains into a pre-modern state built oncommon understandings and lead by a Christian king.”


“Vikings: Warriors of the Sea” is open from Oct. 7, 2023 — Jan. 1, 2024.

TASTE OF ATLANTA PRESENTS GRAND TASTING MIDTOWN ON OCTOBER 19 AT THE EPICUREAN HOTEL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/5/23

The Ultimate Eatertainment Experience Takes Over the Epicurean Hotel Atlanta

Thursday, October 19 at The Epicurean Hotel

Tickets to Taste of Atlanta’s final event of the year, Grand Tasting Midtown, can be purchased at Midtown.TasteofAtlanta.com.


Mark your calendars and get ready to sip, savor, mix and mingle your way through Atlanta’s culinary diverse and impressively-unique food scene at Taste of Atlanta’s premiere food & beverage tasting experience–Grand Tasting Midtown on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Epicurean Hotel Atlanta (1117 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309). The Grand Tasting will entice foodies from all around Atlanta to experience the vast gastronomic offerings showcasing Midtown Atlanta’s finest restaurants, chefs, and bakeries. For one night only, the Grand Tasting will have all you can eat and drink from 6-10 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and from 7-10 p.m. admission for General Admission ticket buyers. For foodies
21+ the ticket provides an unbeatable array of the area’s best restaurants presenting delicious tastes along with beer, wine, and cocktail tastings to pair.

Tickets for Grand Tasting Midtown are all-inclusive, providing an all-access pass to unlimited food and drink tastings. General Admission and VIP Tickets can be purchased at Midtown.TasteofAtlanta.com or Here. VIP ticket holders get early access to the event from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., special cooking demos and cocktail tasting classes and VIP goody bag (one per
household) and are $125 per ticket. General admission is from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and tickets are $95 per person. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended as tickets typically sell out prior to the event. Group ticket packages are also available at an exclusive special rate, contact Tickets@TasteofAtlanta.com to inquire.

GRAND TASTING HIGHLIGHTS
 Unlimited bites from Atlanta’s best restaurants
 Discover new restaurants and revisit neighborhood favorites
 Sample dozens of innovative cocktails, wines, and beers
 Special Cooking demo and cocktail tasting classes
 Meet top chefs up close and personal
 Immersive entertainment including live music by The Geek Squad, a caricature artist, and electric violinist
 Vote for the “best taste, “best beverage” and “best dessert” of the evening
 Giveback to Atlanta-area nonprofit partners


GRAND TASTING TICKET OPTIONS
VIP TICKET: $125.00 (plus tax and fees)
 Early VIP Entry 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
 Exclusive Swag Bag (limit one per household)
 Limited VIP Tickets Available
 Special Cooking demo and cocktail tasting classes


GENERAL ADMISSION: $95.00 (plus tax & fees)
 Entry 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
 Enjoy unlimited bites from Midtown’s best restaurants and chefs
 Meet the chefs up close and personal
 Unlimited wine, beer & cocktail tastings
 Live music and special entertainment


Event goers will eat their music-loving hearts out with live tunes from an electric violinist and popular Atlanta band, The Geek Squad, a lively, energetic, get-up-and-dance band, performing all the best Motown, jazz, funk, hip-hop, and Top 40 Hits. In addition to musical talent, Grand Tasting Midtown features one jam-packed evening of other captivating entertainment including live culinary demonstrations by some of Midtown’s rockstar chefs and mixologists, a caricature
artist, a 360-photo booth, and more!

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
 Alici Oyster Bar
 Aveline
 BK Lobster
 Botica
 Farm Burger
 Hartley
 Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles
 LaRayia’s Bodega
 LowCountry Steak
 Lure
 Mukja Koren Fried Chicken
 New Realm Brewing Company
 Nine Mile Station
 Nowak’s Restaurant
 Poke Burri
 Ponko Chicken
 Pretty Little Tacos
 Reverence at Epicurean Hotel
 Smoq’n Hot Grill
 Sukoshi
 Sweet Cheats Bakery & Coffee Shop
 Tandoori Pizza and Wing Co.
 Tiny Lou’s
 Umbrella Bar
 Yay! Beignet & Bistro

CELEBRATE SPOOKY SEASON WITH HALCYON’S HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/5/23

Enjoy trick-or-treating, photo opportunities and more at the mixed-use destination

Saturday, October 28 11 am

There will be no tricks, just treats at Halycon’s fourth annual Halloween celebration! On Saturday, Oct. 28, join the mixed-use destination for trick-or-treating, character meet-and-greets and more. All ticket proceeds will directly benefit Bald Ridge Lodge, an organization that provides a safe haven to at-risk boys.

Guests are required to register ahead of the event and choose an entry time of 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. for a two-hour trick-or-treating time slot at more than 30 Halcyon businesses. Other activities include meet-and-groom farm animals, face painting, balloon twisting, caricatures, dog adoptions with FurKids and character meet-and-greets with Barbie and Spiderman. A DJ by Galaxy will also be spinning tunes on Village Green.

Halloween at Halcyon is rain or shine. Free parking is available in the parking deck and neighbors are encouraged to use rideshare apps. To purchase tickets, visit this link. For full event details, please visit the Facebook event page. For the latest information on Halcyon, upcoming events and a roster of retailers and restaurants, visit www.visithalcyon.com or follow @VisitHalcyon on Instagram and Facebook

JURASSIC WORLD: THE EXHIBITION NOW OPEN AT PULLMAN YARDS IN ATLANTA

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/4/23

An immersive experience based on the Jurassic World franchise makes its Georgia debut

Jurassic World: The Exhibition, over 22 thousand-square-foot family-friendly immersive experience, is making its East Coast debut for a limited engagement at Pullman Yards in Atlanta. The Exhibition is open to visitors starting on Friday, May 26, 2023 at 10 am ET, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

Based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history, Jurassic World: The Exhibition is a thrilling interactive experience featuring realistic dinosaurs, cutting-edge technology and richly themed prehistoric environments that are sure to capture the imaginations of fans of every age.

Jurassic World: The Exhibition allows guests to walk through the iconic Jurassic World gates, meet Velociraptors, stand under a towering Brachiosaurus, and encounter the most fearsome dinosaur of all, the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. Visitors can even interact with “Bumpy” from the popular animated series Jurassic World: Camp CretaceousJurassic World: Camp Cretaceous is produced by Universal, DreamWorks Animation and Amblin Entertainment with five seasons now streaming on Netflix.

This must-see event has been created by NEON, a global leader in immersive and epic experiences, and Fever produced in conjunction with Universal Live Entertainment, a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, and Round Room Live.

“We are delighted to bring this awe-inspiring experience to Atlanta for the first time.” said Ron Tan, Executive Chairman & Group CEO of NEON Global. “The overwhelming fan turnout in Toronto, London and other cities around the world is a testament to the excitement and fulfilment that surrounds this exhibition and the one-of-a-kind experience that it brings to life.”

Universal Destination & Experiences President of Global Business Development, Michael Silver said, “Jurassic World: The Exhibition is the perfect adventure for fans of all ages to experience the Jurassic World franchise in a new and unique way. There is something new to discover and take away with every visit.”

Jurassic World: The Exhibition has become a global success with nearly five million visitors since its initial launch in Melbourne, Australia. It has opened its gates to excited fans in regions around the world including the United States, Europe and Asia.

Some of the elements on the immersive journey that await visitors include:

·       The Ferry: The journey begins aboard a ferry and a walk through of the iconic “Jurassic World” gates. 

·       Land of the Giants: Guests will thenwalk under a towering Brachiosaurus that is part of the gigantic sauropod dinosaur family, the largest creatures to ever walk the earth.

·       Creation Lab: The Creation Lab is where guests can learn more about coprolites and the various species of dinosaurs that live at Jurassic World.

·       The Raptor Paddock: Guests can walk up to the Raptor’s paddock, but don’t get too close! These creatures have sharp serrated teeth and sharp-clawed hands and feet. Their large, recurved claw is used for slashing and pinning prey.

·       Gyrosphere Valley: This is the perfect place to take a picture with a baby dinosaur. Continue the journey through this picturesque valley to enjoy a life-sized gyrosphere.

·       Feeding Time: The highly intelligent Indominus rex is one of the most formidable creatures in the park. Visitors can watch as she is fed her daily meal.

  • T. rex Kingdom: A high voltage fence is the only thing that separates visitors from the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex.

Jurassic World: The Exhibition will be in Atlanta for a limited engagement Pullman Yards, located at 225 Rogers St NE, Atlanta, GA 30317. Timed-entry tickets are required and are available at jurassicworldexhibition.com

Admission to Jurassic World: The Exhibition starts at $21.99 for children (ages three and up) and $29.99 for adults (ages 16 and up). Family and group tickets are also available as well as special pricing for senior citizens and students.  Children under two years of age are admitted free with accompanying parent or guardian. 

Fans can follow along on social media FacebookTwitter and Instagram and use hashtag #JWEXHIBITION and #DinosInAtlanta to join the conversation.  

FALL FESTIVAL ON PONCE RETURNS TO OLMSTED LINEAR PARK THIS WEEKEND

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/3/23

Two-Day Arts Festival Featuring 125 Displays of Local and Regional Artists, Children’s Area, Live Music and More! 

Free to Attend on Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th

Presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, the Fall Festival on Ponce is returning to Olmsted Linear Park this Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8, 2023. The two-day festival will feature 125 displays of local and regional fine art and crafts along with folk and outsider art. While taking in the beautiful fall foliage and charming park, festival-goers are invited to enjoy local food trucks, beverages, a children’s play area, DJ sets from Captains of Revelry and much more.  The Fall Festival on Ponce (Olmsted Linear Park,1451 Ponce de Leon Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307) is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome.  For more information about the festival, please visit www.festivalonponce.com or www.affps.com.

HALCYON TO HOST WITCHES NIGHT OUT, A BEWITCHING EVENTING OF ENCHANTMENT

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/2/23

The annual Ladies Night Out event returns benefitting All For One Foundation

Thursday, October 19th

Ladies, hop on your broomsticks and soar over to Halcyon for a haunting night of food, drinks, dancing and a scary good time at Witches Night Out, benefitting All For One Foundation.

Don’t let fear hold you back—embrace the spooky fun! Enjoy an adult trick-or-treating adventure at Halcyon and a variety of activities, including dancing to DJ Ed’s lively beats in the Village Green, live music and dancing at Eclipse di Luna, a DJ spinning tunes at HOBNOB, a thrilling costume contest with prizes for the best group and individual costumes and Halloween-themed cocktails at select Halcyon restaurants. For an extra touch of wickedness, ladies can craft their own bouquet with Gussied Up Flower Truck, create fall-themed crafts with Board & Brush at Fuel Coffee and take advantage of special discounts at Halcyon’s retailers. Purchase a $10 raffle ticket for a chance to win a VIP experience for you and three of your witches to enjoy a Halloween-themed VIP table on Village Green, a bottle of wine from Rise & Wine and a charcuterie box from Il Bottegone. Ticket holders will receive a voucher for a complimentary facial courtesy of Clean Your Dirty Face

All ticket and raffle ticket proceeds will directly benefit All For One Foundation. Since its founding in 2002, All For One Foundation has been dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families through collaborative global partnerships helping underserved populations by improving social conditions, educational opportunities and healthcare availability. 

This event is rain or shine. Free parking is available in the parking deck and neighbors are encouraged to use rideshare apps. To purchase tickets, visit here. For full event details, please visit the Facebook event page. For the latest information on Halcyon, upcoming events and a roster of retailers and restaurants, visit www.visithalcyon.com or follow @VisitHalcyon on Instagram and Facebook

MILTON’S CUISINE & COCKTAILS EXPLORES THE FLAVORS OF FALL AT HARVEST & VINE WINE DINNER OCT. 15

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/2/23

Sunday, October 15 from 5-7 pm

Popular Seed-to-Fork Dining Destination Features DAOU Vineyards Pairings during Annual Al Fresco Feast in Milton’s Acre

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Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails executive chef Dean Wenzel invites guests to indulge in the essence of autumn during the annual Harvest & Vine Wine Dinner served al fresco in Milton’s Acre, the restaurant’s onsite garden. The Crabapple restaurant is partnering with highly acclaimed DAOU Vineyards to create the perfect pairings for the four-course menu. Milton’s is serving the dinner family-style to ensure a communal celebration of food, friendship and the fall season.

Tickets for the four-course dinner are $150 per person plus tax (includes gratuity, excludes tax). Rain or shine, Milton’s has the dinner covered with a tented backup plan to ensure this remarkable evening goes off without a hitch.