CASTLEBERRY HILL LOFT TOUR RETURNS THIS SATURDAY

Saturday, October 10th at 11am

Location: Castleberry Hill

CASTLEBERRY HILL LOFT TOUR RETURNS THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2015
Explore Hand-Selected Lofts, Art Galleries, Restaurants, Shops and More in Atlanta’s Hippest Neighborhood
 
Saturday, October 10, 2015 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Atlanta, GA (October 6, 2015) – The Castleberry Hill Neighborhood Association’s (CHNA) Castleberry Hill Loft Tour will make its grand return this Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the historic Atlanta neighborhood located just seconds from the CNN Center and Centennial Olympic Park in Downtown Atlanta. After a brief hiatus, the Loft Tour will welcome attendees to the Landmark District to explore hand-selected lofts and the neighborhood’s distinctive art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and businesses.  Proceeds from the Loft Tour go towards aesthetic improvements to the historic neighborhood. Tour-goers will also get to view street sign toppers, the signature Castleberry Hill metalwork neighborhood sign, new trash cans, newly planted trees, neighborhood banners and more – all of which are a result of funds raised during past Loft Tours.  Advance tickets are $20 and available online at www.freshtix.com/events/lofttour.  Tickets will also be available for purchase at the event for $25.

The 2015 Castleberry Hill Loft Tour will showcase the following lofts:

• 320 Peters Street – Jeff Schaffrick
• 238 Peters Street – Kelly Hock
• 161 Mangum Street/175 Peters Street – Massoud Besharat
• 320 Peters Street – Brent and Missy Harris
• 229 Peters Street – Michael and Catherine Giel
• 261/263 Walker Street – Tracy Berquist and Marcia Wood Gallery
• 204 Walker Street – Connie Balmes

Castleberry Hill, conveniently located between CNN Center and Atlanta’s West End, prides itself as being a prominent artistic community, housing several fine art galleries, as well as being home to a number of artists, photographers, writers and musicians. Tour-goers are also encouraged to visit Castleberry Hill’s diverse range of art galleries including Besharat Gallery, Big House Gallery, Blu Bisque, Escape Gallery, Marcia Wood Gallery, MASS collective and many more.  Additionally, numerous neighborhood businesses will be open during the Loft Tour.  Favorite haunts like Adios Cafe, Bottle Rocket, Elliott Street Deli & Pub, No Mas Cantina, Paschal’s Restaurant, Smoke Ring, and Super 7 Pizza Shoppe are ideal for grabbing bites, beverages, and chatting with the locals.  Numerous retail spots including Atlanta Movie Tours, No Mas Hacienda, Peters Street Market, Wine Shoe and more will be open for browsing and shopping.

Please visit www.castleberryhill.org for ticket information, a detailed list of participating businesses and more.

WHAT:   

2015 Castleberry Hill Loft Tour

WHEN:  

Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

WHERE: 

Castleberry Hill is located on the southwestern edge of Downtown Atlanta, just south of the Georgia Dome and CNN Center.  Visit www.castleberryhill.org/directions.php for detailed driving directions.

HOW IT WORKS:

Each tour-goer is provided with a wristband, event brochure and map of the featured lofts and business that are participating in the event.  The Loft Tour is self-guided and features plenty of assistance from the Atlanta Ambassador Force that is on hand to assist tour-goers needs, with directions and to help answer any questions.  Tour-goers are free to enter each select loft, gallery, business and restaurant as they please. Each one of the eight lofts on the tour will have a volunteer knowledgeable of the space and capable to answer any loft related questions attendees may have.

LOFTS: 

320 Peters Street – Jeff Schaffrick
238 Peters Street – Kelly Hock
161 Mangum Street/175 Peters Street – Massoud Besharat
320 Peters Street – Brent and Missy Harris
229 Peters Street – Michael and Catherine Giel
261/263 Walker Street – Tracy Berquist and Marcia Wood Gallery
204 Walker Street – Connie Balmes

JUDGES:  
Lavelle Olexa – Founder of LAVELLE & CO.
Jessica Turner – Travel Counselor at Wyndham Vacation Ownership
Annysa LaMantia – International Interior DesignerSHUTTLES: 

Atlanta Cruzers will provide shuttle service for tour-goers with tired “soles” this year. Look for the complimentary shuttle during the Loft Tour to take you from place to place.  For more information, visit www.atlcruzers.com.

MARTA: 

Take MARTA South Line to the Garnett Street stop. Take the escalators up to Trinity Avenue, walk left, cross Spring Street to Peters Street and cross the Peters Street bridge into Castleberry Hill. Street bridge Castleberry Hill.

TICKETING:

$20 advanced tickets are available online at www.freshtix.com/events/lofttour. Tour-goers can also purchase $25 tickets the day of the event at the designated ticket booth located at the intersection of Centennial Olympic Park Drive, Walker Street and Nelson Street at Castleberry Point Lofts. The closest address is 333 Nelson Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30313. Ticket Booth signage will be in place on the day of the event. For more information visit castleberryhill.org/lofttour.

PARKING: 

Parking is available near the stadium at the Chapel St. SW and Mangnum St. intersection. Additional parking can be found on Chapel St. next to Bottleworks Lofts. Limited street parking will also be available. Parking signs will be in place on the day of event.

CONTACT:
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Twitter – @castleberry411
Hashtag – #CHLT2015
SPONSORS: 

The Castleberry Hill Neighborhood Association (CHNA), Artist Square Condominiums and Creative Loafing are proud presenters of the 2015 Castleberry Hill Loft Tour.

Second Self Beer Company First Anniversary

Date:  Saturday, October 3rd
Time: 11am or 2pm

About: On Saturday, October 3rd from 11am to 1pm to 4p to celebrate our first year creating beer! Can you believe how quickly a year flew by? Second Self is ready to celebrate with 16 different beers to choose from limited edition souvenir glassware, and more! Pine Street Market will be grilling out and three different versions of the special Mole Porter will be on tap.  Tickets are on sale for $20 in limited quantities at :https://www.eventbrite.com/e/second-self-beer-company-1st-anniversary-party-tickets-18538760933

Website/link for more information:

https://www.facebook.com/events/415714118622998

Roswell Wine Festival

Date:  Sunday, October 4th
Time: 2pm

About: On Sunday, October 4th from 2pm to 5pm the 3rd annual Roswell Wine Festival comes to Canton Street and Roswell square! Take a stroll down historic Roswell square, while sampling and sipping wines through favorite restaurants. Ticket holders will get a commemorative glass and and sample wine from participating restaurants, while all proceeds go to building a dog park at Roswell Area Park. Tickets are $40 for general admission (just found out, it’s sold out) and $70 for VIP.

Website/link for more information:

http://www.roswellwinefestival.com/