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CHRISTMAS IN SPACE 2018

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 12/13/18

Monday Night Garage

Monday, December 17th at 7 pm

Take your holiday in outer space. Christmas In Space hovers into Monday Night Garage on Monday, December 17th! Glitz up in your most holiday-metallic, intergalactic, Griswolds-meet-the-Jetsons, rocket ship Santa-inspired outfits and join us at the Garage as it transforms into an interstellar, brew-fueled beacon for one night only. This Monday Night style Christmas party will include:

+ Four specialty Space Lettuce casks
+ Live holiday DJ from Amp’d Entertainment
+ Individual and group costume contests
+ Over 20 specialty and seasonal beers on tap
+ Fresh Latin-style empanadas from Frita Kale-O

Tickets include three beers (full pour of core and seasonal, half pour of limited release and Garage series) and a limited edition tipsy Santa glass featuring art by A.J. DeWitt. Tickets are $30 plus fees.

Got three or more friends to join you? Take advantage of the group ticket option – you’ll each receive $5 off your ticket when you purchase together. No pressure, but this is also a great way to commit your friends to the group costume contest to win some MNB goods. Information and tickets: https://www.freshtix.com/events/christmas-in-space

ATLANTA WINE FESTIVALS’ NEW YEAR’S EVE 2019

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 12/9/18

City Winery

Monday, December 31st

Atlanta Wine Festivals hosts the 2nd annual Atlanta Wine Festivals’ New Year’s Eve party at City Winery on Monday, December 31, 2018 from 9 pm to 1 am with VIP entrance at 8 pm. This is an all-inclusive party with a premium appetizer buffet, liquor, beer, and lots of great wine options! Live music by Coast Guard and a DJ. Cocktail attire suggested. General Admission is $99 in advance, $109 after 12/21, and $119 the day of the event. VIP tickets include 8 pm entry and exclusive VIP bars $139 in advance, $149 after 12/21 and not available at the door. More information: https://www.atlantawinefestivals.com/new-years/.

NEW BEERS EVE 2019

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 12/9/18

Front Page News and Tijuana Garage

Monday, December 31st

Atlanta Beer Festival hosts the 7th annual New Beers Eve at Front Page News and Tijuana Garage on Monday, December 31, 2018 from 9 pm to 1 am. This is an all-inclusive party with heavy appetizer buffet, well liquor, house wine, and over 40 beer choices. Live music with One Headlight and DJ QTip. Casual to dressy attire. Tickets are $70 in advance, $80 after 12/22, and $95 the day of the event. More information: https://atlantabeerfestivals.com/new-beers-eve/

FOXTROT REPEAL DAY PARTY 2018

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 12/2/18

In honor of the United States decision on December 5th, 1933 to repeal the 19th amendment and the prohibition of alcohol sales, Foxtrot Liquor Bar is throwing a Repeal-Day Party – you will not want to miss!

Wear your 20’s attire and join us at Foxtrot for music, drink specials, complimentary food. Festivities start at 7PM. More info here.

2018 PUB CRAWL ON THE BELTLINE WINTER EDITION

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/19/18

Saturday, December 8th

Noon to 4 pm

From Inman Park to Piedmont Park, the East Side Trail on the Atlanta BeltLine connects some of the best restaurants and bars in town! Join us on Saturday, December 8th to try them all!

Enjoy up to five complimentary beverages along the BeltLine along with awesome food and drink specials at each participating location. Get your crew together and join us for Pub Crawl on the BeltLine: Winter Edition presented by Lunazul Tequila

Tickets Include:
• Up to (5) complimentary drinks at our partner bars
• Souvenir Pub Crawl on the BeltLine koozie

Tickets range from 10 to $34. More info here: https://www.bigtickets.com/events/assc/pub-crawl-on-the-beltline

27TH ANNUAL ATLANTA SANTA CRAWL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/19/18

Saturday, December 8th at The Battery Atlanta

5 pm to 10 pm

The 27th Annual Atlanta Santa Crawl was rebirthed at an all-new location last year decked out for the Holidays at The Battery Atlanta next to SunTrust Park!

This Annual Atlanta Holiday tradition is all-encompassing now for all ages to attend! So get dressed up in your festive holiday attire to eat, drink, jingle and be MERRY! NEW this year we are adding a brand new twist for the foodies to fit the Battery tenants. We will have bite-sized foodie sample tickets, which will include 5 small holiday-themed food items.

The US Marines, as usual, will be onsite outside of Sports and Social doing our Toys for Tots Drive. The drive is to help needy children in Atlanta and bring an UNWRAPPED toy, as this is one of the Biggest Toys for Tots drive in the city. You know the season is always all about giving!

Last year’s Restaurant Lineup included the following: Sports & Social, PBR, Terrapin Taproom, Yard House, Antico, C. Ellets and Feed. More Restaurants and final lineup and specials TBA soon! 15% off CRU with the event wristband. $7 FEED special: Choice of house cocktail/draft beer/glass wine with 1 ATL Hot slider. Terrapin Taproom 10% off food w/ event wristband.

$5 gift card for PBR included in the ticket that can be used at the afterparty that starts at 11 pm at PBR! More holiday signature drinks and specials TBA.

Tickets range from $5 to $20.

What is the Atlanta Santa Crawl??

Picture Halloween colliding with Christmas to create the biggest Christmas party this side of the North Pole! Over the past 26 years, thousands of people have joined us for what we consider to be the kick-off to the Holiday season. View photos from last year’s event in the Battery:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/NightlifeATL/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1830512470361803

**Establishments, perks, and other event details may change due Cobb County regulations**
Please do not drink and drive. Be safe and responsible, use Uber, Lyft, Taxi or a designated driver service. FYI, parking in the Red Deck is free of charge for up to 4 hours.

Specials on food and beverages will be determined by each establishment. Registration for the event will be with US Marines in front of Sport and Social.

DANTANNA’S BUCKHEAD CELEBRATES 15 YEARS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/18/18

Anniversary Bash Featuring an Evening of Celebratory of Cocktails, Delicious Food, a Silent Auction and Much More!

Benefiting Bert’s Big Adventure on Wednesday, November 28th at 6 p.m.

Atlanta, GA — Marking 15 years of success in Atlanta, Dantanna’s is hosting an unforgettable anniversary celebration at its Buckhead location filled with food, fun, cocktails and laughter as a thank you to its patrons, supporters and the community on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Benefiting Bert’s Big Adventure, party goers are invited to mix and mingle, while sipping on signature cocktails enjoying delicious fare from action stations throughout the restaurant, a raw bar, and Dantanna’s mainstays. Guests will also have the chance bid on a bevy of sports paraphernalia, a chef’s dinner created by Dantanna’s Executive Brad Parker, experiences, specialty wine and much more.

“Celebrating this milestone is an ideal opportunity for our team to thank the community, our patrons, partners and all the great people who have supported us over the years. It’s also a way for us to giveback, which has always been an important part of the fabric of who we are,” says David Clapp, owner and founder of Dantanna’s that boast locations in Buckhead and Downtown Atlanta. “We’re grateful for our continued success and hope to see everyone at the anniversary party as we continue to perfect the art of eating, drinking, and being merry.”

While Dantanna’s 15th anniversary celebration is free to attend by RSVPing to RSVP@carenwestpr.com, a $20 donation benefiting Bert’s Big Adventure is suggested. In addition to matching donations from the anniversary party, throughout the month of November, Dantanna’s will also donate $1 from every brunch item sold, $5 from every mimosa flight sold and $1 from every dessert sold to the popular organization best-known for providing magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day journeys to Walt Disney World® for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families. For more information, visit  www.dantannas.com

UNCORKED ATLANTA WINE FESTIVAL 2018

Posted by Liz and John Attaway

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH

PARK TAVERN

Back for another wine-infused affair, the Uncorked Atlanta Wine Festival hosted by The Atlanta Sport & Social Club returns to Park Tavern in Piedmont Park on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Beginning at 12 p.m., wine aficionados can enjoy over 50 varieties of complimentary wine and craft beer tastings, including an extensive list of cabernets, chardonnays, merlots, Park Tavern’s handcrafted brews, and much more. Revelers can also celebrate their love of wine with a variety of wine-themed activities while enjoying DJ performances throughout the day. In addition to tastings, music and all things wine, attendees will walk away with an official Uncorked Atlanta tasting glass as a souvenir. For ages 21 and up, tickets are available for the Uncorked Wine Festival for $48 before Thursday, November 8th and $54 from Friday, November 9th through Friday, November 16th. Tickets, if available, will also be sold for $60 at the door. To purchase tickets or more information, visit www.parktavern.com.

1ST ANNUAL GUACO TACO FESTIVAL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/19/18

Atlantic Station

Saturday, November 10th

The first annual Guaco Taco Fest will be held on Saturday, November 10^th from 1-5pm with VIP entry at noon. We will have over 30 restaurants serving up all things taco and avocado related. There will be an abundance of margaritas, mimosas, Mexican Lager, as well as a selection of local beer, wine, and cider to choose from. There will be live music, DJ Q-Tip, artist vendors, local businesses, and So. Many. Tacos. Some of the restaurants participating are listed on the website and more will be added soon. Tickets are available in General Admission, Bottomless Drink, and VIP.

VIP tickets include all of your drinks and unlimited food from the VIP tent. Cost: $69; $79 after Nov 1. Not available day of.

Bottomless Drink tickets include all of your drinks. Food tastes from the restaurants are $3 each. Cost: $45; $50 after Nov 1; $60 day of.

General Admission covers your entry; food and drinks are extra. Cost: $15; $20 after Nov 1; $25 day of.

More details and the link to tickets can be found at our event website: www.guacotacofestival.com/

2ND ANNUAL BUTCHER AND BREW FEST

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/19/18

Celebration Will Bring Together 23 Craft Breweries from Around the Country

Portion of Proceeds to Benefit the Atlanta Humane Society

Butcher & Brew Fest, hosted by American gastro sports bar Butcher & Brew in Alpharetta’s Historic Downtown District, will be held on Saturday, November 10^th, from 2-6pm. The annual outdoor event, now in its second year and larger than before, will celebrate the best of craft beer and feature food, live music, games and more.

Butcher & Brew Fest will bring together 23 craft breweries from the Atlanta area and around the country, including:

Atlanta Area Breweries:

Cherry Street Brewing
Creature Comforts Brewing Co.
Dry County Brewing Co.
Gate City Brewing Co.
Good Word Brewing
Jekyll Brewing
Monday Night Brewing
Monday Night Brewing
New Realm Brewing Company
Orpheus Brewing
Red Brick Brewing Co.
Red Hare Brewing Company
Reformation Brewery
Scofflaw Brewing Co.
Second Self Beer Co.
Steady Hand Beer Co.
SweetWater Brewing Co.
Terrapin Beer Co.

Out of State Breweries:

Bell’s Brewery, founded in Michigan
Bold Rock Hard Cider from Virginia
Boulevard Brewing Co., founded in Missouri
Brooklyn Brewery from New York
Currahee Brewing Co. from North Carolina
Wicked Weed Brewing from North Carolina

Drinks can be paired with complimentary pretzel necklaces and popcorn, and Pine Street Market sausages and hot dogs grilled on a Big Green Egg will be available for purchase. Fire & The Knife will be playing live music throughout the day, and The Photo Bus ATL will be onsite to capture fun keepsakes.

Early bird tickets are selling out fast, but can still be purchased for $35 here. A portion of proceeds from Butcher & Brew Fest will be donated to the Atlanta Humane Society, a nonprofit organization committed to finding homes for adoptable pets.