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ART FOR A GOOD PAWS 2023

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/10/23

Sunday, July 16 at Distillery of Modern Art

1-5pm

Distillery of Modern Art and SPS Productions are bringing together local artists for a good “paws”. On Sunday, July 16th, art and animal lovers are invited to view and purchase works from new and seasoned artists, watch live canvas painting, explore Distillery of Modern Art’s signature and new summer cocktails, nosh on snack and more. A portion of proceeds from the art sales will benefit Planned PEThood of Georgia, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping pets and the people who care for them by providing innovative programs and affordable services. Art for a Good Paws is free to attend and all ages are welcome. For more information, visit  https://distilleryofmodernart.com  or call 404-482-2663. Distillery of Modern Art is conveniently located at 2197 Irvindale Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341, in close proximity to MARTA. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @distilleryofmodernart.

More information and to reserve a spot. Free – here.

ATLANTA HAPPY HOUR GUIDE

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/3/23

Everything from Happy Hours, drinks and food specials, specialty nights, happy hour and weekly events around Atlanta so you have a one place to find a carefully curated list, all in alphabetical order.

Aziza

Sunset Happy Hour Mon-Friday 5-7:30pm

Sunset Hour Patio Party, 1st and 3rd Thursday 6-9pm

Details: Cocktail specials, $12 cocktails

Suggestions: You really can’t go wrong with Aziza’s strong cocktail program, any of the cocktails on the special menu will be top notch. Stay for appetizers!

Bastone!

Aperitivo Hour – Traditional Happy Hour 4-6 Everyday

Details: $10 select pastas, $8 Vermouth cocktails, Half off select mozzarella and meats, $7 and discounted select appetizers, $10 cocktails, $10 wine.

Suggestions: You should must go for one of their $10 pastas like the Amatriciana shown, grab one of their delicious apps like the shishito peppers, enjoy an amazing $8 vermouth Carpano Bianco with citrus wash or $10 cocktail of your choice. Wine your thing? Select wines are $10. Feeling a charcuterie board? Half off select cheese and meats – ask your server!

Bulla

Traditional Happy Hour, daily 3-6pm

Details: $8 cocktails, $7 select wine, discounted appetizers.

Suggestions: For the cocktail, check out the $8 Ladykiller, or if wine is your thing, they have $7 red or white to choose from, and this white wine was great! Appetizers run $6 for their most popular app: patatas bravas or their ham croquettes or if you want something healthy, their blistered shishito peppers are only $8.50!

Chattahoochee Food Works

Georgia’s Largest Happy Hour, Tuesdays 4-6pm.

Details: $2.50 select tacos at Taqueria La Luz, BOGO hand rolls at Flying Sushi, $8 loaded tots and Patty and Franks, and you’ll need to see each vendor for their offering, subject by week and to change.

Suggestions: $2.50 select tacos pork and beef is an amazing deal, as well as the BOGO hand rolls, and well, just about everything you can get on this happy hour. Load up on all your favorite stalls!

Chido & Padre‘s

Traditional Happy Hour Monday-Thursday 5-7pm and Friday-Sunday 4-7pm, also Taco Tuesday is every tuesday.

Details: $7 select margaritas and wine, $5 beer, discounted appetizers. Taco Tuesday: Tequila Tasting with taco order.

Suggestions: $7 3 Chili Spicy Margarita or Ginger Mango, if wine is what you want then they have red and white to choose from. Pair any of these with $9 chicken flautas, guacamole for $8, spicy and tomatillo salsa for $4, and a queso blanco for $6.

City Winery

$5 Classic Wine Flights Monday-Thursday 4-6pm

Details: $5 Classic Wine Flights (4)

Suggestions: This is a good one because it has an array of white, red, and rose wines and is shareable! City Winery also now offers Soul Pairings on Mondays – 6 Wines for $15 Paired with Six Specially-Curated Five-Song Soundtracks from 5-7 pm.

Ecco

Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-6pm

Details: Featured menu with cured meats & cheeses, beets, anchovy pintxo, olives & more; two featured $7 cocktails, and $7 wine.

Suggestions: Grab a board and sip on one of the $7 cocktails and $7 wine. Even if it isn’t on the happy hour menu, get the fried goat cheese balls! Epic. Please note that menu items on the happy hour are subject to change.

El Super Pan – Ponce City Market

La Placita Happy Hour every Friday, 6-9pm

Details: $6 empanadas and light bite special, select $8 mojitos and cocktails. The 2nd and 4th Friday of the month visitors can dance the night away with group dance lessons, dancing, and DJ.

Suggestions: The chicken empanadas are the a must try and wash it down with an $8 lemon mojitos. Stay for dancing!

Forzo Storica

Night in Rome, Thursday Happy Hour 6:30-9:30pm

Details: $10 classic cocktails, wines, and a DJ to set the mood.

Suggestions: Enjoy their boozy Il Martini with a plate of pasta, a glass of wine with an appetizer, or even just sip a froze on the patio. The drinks are all just $10 on Thursday!

Grana

Aperitivo Hour – every day 3-6pm

Details: $10 little bites, $9 vino, $11 cocktails, $6 beer, and $12 whole pizza

Suggestions: $10 little bites like our favorite veal meatballs or the broccoli paired with their crisp white wine selection. Pizza is always a good idea like the New Yorker paired with their sensational Atlanta Metropolitan cocktail. Their house beer would also be a good pair with the pizza!

Iberian Pig

Jamon Happy Hour Monday-Thursday 5-6pm and Friday 4-5pm (Buckhead); Decatur Monday-Friday 5-6pm

Details: $24 Jamon board with a selection of meats, cheese, vegetables, and crustini. $5 red wine, white wine, and Sangria. $5-8 add-ons to the Jamon board like stuffed pepper dew, marinated olives, almonds.

Suggestions: Sip on a crisp white wine while enjoying the Jamon board meats and cheese, add all of the add-ons because they are all so good paired with the meats!

Lapeer

$2 Oyster Happy Hour with cocktails Monday-Saturday 4-6pm

Details: Freshest summertime cocktails and $2 Chefs Pick Oysters.

Suggestions: You must try their fresh oysters and pair them with some amazing cocktails like the Gettin Figgy With It. Like tiki cocktails? Ask Richard for a tiki cocktail! All oysters are sustainably sourced and available alongside the regular menu.

Lingering Shade

Weekly Cocktail Special on Wednesday and Thursdays

Details: $9 weekly cocktail Happy Hour on Wednesday and Thursday. They also have a free bar snack shown below.

Suggestions: Get the cocktail special, like the Corps Reviver we got when there, as well as snack on the snack mix!

Lure

Happy Hour, Monday-Saturday 4-6pm

Details: $7 select wines red & white, $7 Daily Finesse Elixir, Happy hour bites ranging from $1.50 oysters to $7 hushpuppies.

Suggestions: First thing we’d try is the hushpuppies paired with the ceviche and pair it with the daily finesse elixir! If you’re still hungry grab a glass of white wine and the pork boa or blackened fish taco. They also have old bay fries!

Mission and Market

Daily Drink Specials

Details: $9 cocktails at the bar.

Suggestion: A stellar old fasioned and or tangy Lychee Martini and don’t forget to ask for complimentary popcorn (bar only).

North Italia

Happy Hour Monday – Friday 3-6pm

Details: $5 select wine, $5 craft beer, and an assortment of deals on appetizers, pizza, and charcuterie.

Suggestion: Make sure to get there early and sip on $5 white wine or $5 craft beer. Pair it with their amazing meatballs!

Postino

Drink Specials before 5pm everyday

Bottle and Board Monday and Tuesday after 8pm

Details: $6 select wine and $6 pitchers of select beers before 5pm on weekends and 6pm on weekdays. Select bottles of wine and a bruschetta board or specialty board $25, Monday-Tuesday nights after 8pm.

Suggestions: Get there early for $6 crisp white wine or a select draft pitcher. They have a great selection of bruschetta, so get over there for the bottle and board too.


Rina

Low Tide Happy Hour, Monday-Friday 4-7pm

Low Tide Patio Party, 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 6-9pm

Details: $10 select cocktails, $7 wine.

Suggestions: Definitely try their $10 cocktails, we got a delicious bourbon cucumber Beach Punch, and a crisp $7 white wine (they also have red). Stay for their LOADED Hummus No 2 or a trio of mezze!

Rooftop L.O.A.

Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-6pm

Details: In the Restaurant bar and lounge: $2 East & West Coast Oysters, $30 Cocktail Tier, and ½ Off select bottles of wine.

Suggestions: This changed since we went. They have a great cocktail program so you can’t go wrong with any of their cocktails, wine, and pair them with the oysters or cocktail tier filled with fresh seafood.

Serena Pascifico

Ora Sociale Happy Hour, daily 3-6pm. Bar, Patio and Lounge!

Details: Special light bites, $10 cocktails, and wine specials!

Suggestions: Get the grilled citrus marinated lamb if it is on the menu that day or the caprese salad, both delicious.

The Big Ketch

Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-6pm

Details: $5 select wines, $5 boat drinks, $8 Froze, food specials from $4 to $14.95.

Suggestions: They have the best $5 boat drinks and $8 froze. They also have a $4 shrimp tacos and $14.95 lobster egg roll!

Tin Lizzy – all locations

Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-6pm, Taco Tuesday

Details: $5 Queso Blanco, $4 Fried Pickle, and $6 Tot Girl Summer loaded Tots, $5 Cinco Rita and more. Taco Tuesday: choose tacos like these Kale and Mushroom, Basic Burger, and grilled chicken tacos are only $2.75 and then $3 PBR Tall Boys, $4 all pints, and $5 Cinco Rita.

Suggestions: Get it all! $5 margaritas and tasty affordable apps every day and go on Tuesday for even better deals on tacos and beer.

Tre Vele

Cocktail special at the bar

Details: $9 select cocktails at the bar, you will need to ask the bartender.

Suggestions: We loved their $9 love potion cocktail and the Italian standard, limoncello spritz!

The White Bull

Aperitivo Hour, everyday 4-6pm

Details: $10 cocktails, $7-$10 Little bites, $10 pastas, $9 wine, $4-6 beer, assorted meats and cheeses with all the accoutrements, $15 vermouth flight!

Suggestions: Get the $10 pasta like the Arrabiata and pair it with the $15 bartender chosen Vermouth flight (it comes with ice and club soda to add to each). They have great little bites like the roasted broccoli or crispy potatoes and pair it with their $10 Alpine Schorle.

Yao

After Work Specials, weekdays 5-6:30pm

Details: $6 champagne, $7-8 light bites and cocktails.

Suggestions: Get the $6 champagne in the cool flute glass and pair it with the spring rolls! Cocktails more your thing? Check out the Minty Fresh cocktail that’s only $7!

WILD HEAVEN BEER HOSTS ONE DAY ONLY CRAB TRAP AND TAP, SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023 

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/29/23

Summer Bash Will Feature Maryland Blue Crab From Harbour House Crab, Low Country Boil, EDB Micheladas, and More

All-You-Can Eat Tickets Are On Sale Now

Saturday, July 22nd 1pm


Summer at Wild Heaven is not just for cracking cold beers; it’s also for cracking apart delicious, fresh crab. On Saturday, July 22nd, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wild Heaven Beer is throwing an all-out summer bash in the Garden Club at West End— Crab Trap and Tap, an event inspired by the fun and tradition that is coastal living. Guests will enjoy fresh steamed Maryland Blue Crab, flown in from Harbour House Crabs, a Low Country Boil featuring an all-you-can-eat feast of shrimp, Pine St. Market sausage, corn, potatoes, and other fun salty summer treats. Jam out to live music from West End Steel featuring co-owner and brewmaster Eric Johnson at 1 p.m., followed by two yacht-rock-inspired sets from The Reebs, an Avondale institution. With community tables for enjoying shareables, the garage doors will be open for indoor and outdoor revelry, and a cash bar ready to serve the perfect summer drinks, including the iconic Old Bay rimmed EDB-Micheladas, and the regular lineup of Wild Heaven beers. For more information or to purchase tickets to Wild Heaven Beer’s first Crap Trap and Tap for $69 plus fees, visit https://wildheavenbeer.com or call 404.254.2232. Wild Heaven Beer West End is at 1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310.

SUMMER ROSÉ PARTY AT SERENA PASTIFICIO

Posted by Liz and John, 6/29/23

Friday, July 14 3-7pm

Serena Pastifico

Serena Pastificio in Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta will celebrate the season with a Summer Rosé party on Friday, July 14. The sip-and-mingle style event will take place from 3 pm to 7 pm within the restaurant’s patio and bar and will provide ticketed guests the opportunity to sample more than a dozen of the most refreshing rosés of the season, including Castello di Bossi Rosato, Tiamo Organic Prosecco Rosé, Lini 910 In Correggio Lambrusco Scuro, Atlantique Cabernet Franc Rosé, Villa Maria Private Bin Rosé, and Zenato Bardolino Chiaretto, to name just a few. Guests will also enjoy both passed hors d’oeuvre and stations featuring items from the new Summer Ora Sociale small plates menu, launching (6/29). The all-inclusive Summer Rosé party experience is available for $58 (includes tax and gratuity). Tickets can be purchased at www.serena-pastificio.com/special-events/rose-summer-kickoff.

Full list of Atlanta Serana Pastifico’s Rosé Party offerings: Castello di Bossi Rosato; Kris Rosé

Lapostolle Le Rose; Lini 910 In Correggio Lambrusco Scuro ; Morgante Rosé di Morgante Siciliia Doc; Pike Road Pinot Noir Sparkler; Tiamo Organic Prosecco Rosé; Villa Maria Private Bin Rosé; Zenato Bardolino Chiaretto; Angelini Prosecco Rosé Brut; Poggio Costa Prosecco Brut Rosé; Atlantique Cabernet Franc Rosé; Grape Abduction Rosé; Torresella Prosecco Rosé; Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Rosé de Pinot Noir 

UNDERGROUND ATLANTA AND FULTON COUNTY ARTS & CULTURE PUBLIC ART PROGRAM BRING ART TO LIFE WITH TECHNOLOGY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/29/23

Underground Atlanta’s July First Friday will immerse its attendees in an interactive art experience led by local artists using AI and data driven technology.

On July 7th, from 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm, Underground Atlanta Arts and Fulton County Arts & Culture Public Art Program (funded by Microsoft), will partner with three artists to create a unique, data and AI-driven art experience coined “An Interactive Future” to take place during July’s free First Friday event. 

Jordan Young’s piece, Tethered Together, involves wearable tech that takes a user’s movement and turns it into sound and music. Jordan will open his piece in the Fountain Plaza at 9:00 pm with a live performance and choreographed dancers. Braxton Clark, also known as Rei Low, will share a midi keyboard and drum pad for attendees to engage with and create visual representations of their sonic work. Kristan Woolford will projection map the Fountain Plaza and create reactive visuals.

“As part of our partnership with Underground Atlanta, Fulton County Public Art Futures Lab is proud to continue offering these free experiences to the public, making public art accessible to all.” – David Manuel, Director of Fulton County Arts and Culture.

Underground Atlanta has repositioned itself as a true arts and entertainment district and will also activate the galleries on Upper and Lower Alabama Street during July’s First Friday. Attendees are encouraged to explore the spaces founded by EuGene Byrd III (FUTURE GALLERY), Priscilla Smith (No Tomorrow), Mike Stasny (MOM SAID ITS FINE), Carl Janes (The Inner Space), George Long (Itch Studio), Maria McDowell (Emmcdee Gallery) and Tyree Smith (ARTlanta Gallery).

“Underground Atlanta has a very social arts scene that has flipped the presumed norm of galleries with exhibits into experiences that are not what most would describe as typical. We support the movement of art in our property and the constantly expanding nature of that.”  – Lyle Baldes, Production Manager at Lalani Ventures. 

“An Interactive Future” will begin at 8:00 PM in the Fountain’s Plaza. Attendees can reserve their ticket for free or there is an additional option to reserve a table section which includes a complimentary bottle of wine. 

Since its inception, First Friday has been a free event that ends at 2:30 am and has hosted thousands of art lovers and those who are curious about Underground Atlanta’s recent revival. After the performance and throughout the night, attendees are treated to DJs, live performances, an artist market, live painting as well as several food and drink options. 

Underground Atlanta artist studios are neighbors with concepts and venues such MJQ Concourse, moving to Dante’s Down the Hatch will have its second coming when MJQ officially reopens their new location in 2024; YELLE Beauty, a Black woman-owned and operated beauty concept by Yandy Smith-Harris; Dancing Crepes, a new dining concept also by Yandy Smith-Harris; and Daiquiriville, a 2,200 square-foot indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar with karaoke and other entertainment, owned and operated by Colombian-native Luisa Duran. 

Lalani Ventures at Underground Atlanta has also welcomed Common Grounds Coffee Shop, an eclectic cafe with a community-minded atmosphere; Dolo’s Pizza Co, a classic pizza joint with a Caribbean twist; Atlanta Comedy Theatre, Underground’s premier upscale comedy club venue; Future Showbar and Restaurant, a 14,000-square-foot, two-story LGBTQ restaurant and bar; and iScream Ice Cream, an old time ice cream parlor with modern edge desserts. 

In addition, The Masquerade, the famed Atlanta music and events venue and staple in the city’s history, is also located in Underground Atlanta.

Underground Atlanta 

Underground Atlanta has long been the cultural heart of Downtown Atlanta. With historic roots dating back to the 1900s, this arts, entertainment, and retail district spans multiple levels and four city blocks. In 2020, Lalani Ventures purchased Underground with a vision to restore and revitalize this iconic destination. Bordered by Pryor, Central, Wall, and Alabama Streets and connected to the Five Points MARTA, Underground Atlanta is a central, accessible space that will house local restaurants, entertainment and exhibition spaces, and galleries with a special focus on immersive art experiences. With a new and visionary team at the helm and the support and enthusiasm of the Downtown community, Underground will once again reflect and enhance the vibrancy of the city we call home. Follow along on InstagramTikTok, Facebook and Twitter

PUBLIC ART FUTURES LAB / FULTON COUNTY

The Lab is a physical and online space to exhibit, experiment, educate and experience the role of technology and its intersection with public art. By reducing barriers to creating and participating in this emerging space, the Lab seeks to expand access to cultural enrichment, provide the tools for local artists to thrive.

Jordan Young

Our connection is undeniable, and while this restricts us, the limits imposed by our entangled form are also gateways to new ways of being in concert with one another. Drawing inspiration from anchors, house music, and dance cyphers, “Tethered Together” is an interactive performance installation that playfully explores the generative boundaries of our creative interdependence. “Tethered Together” is the latest collaboration of Jordan Young and movement artists Meg Gourley and Andre Lumpkin.

Catch a special performance of “Tethered Together” in the Underground Plaza at 8 p.m. Following the performance, a range of work by Young including new interactive pieces will be exhibited in the Futures Lab for the remainder of the evening. Come touch the art!

Jordan is an artist and arts organizer working to kindle curiosity and invoke public creativity. Melding disciplines through media production, performance, interactive design, and stage production, Jordan’s practice is focused on discovering playful modes of expression and collaboration that invite audiences to become co-creators.

Kristan Woolford

Born in Atlanta and raised in Stone Mountain, GA, Kristan Woolford is a commission based digital artist whose work seeks to synthesize the original pillars of Hip Hop culture with Social Justice themes. Their background in documentary filmmaking inspires video collages of Afrofuturist and Afrosurrealist narratives. 

Kristan has screened short films at venues such as Ciné, Plaza Theatre, and screened a feature length documentary broadcasted on cable television. They have served as Director, Producer, and Editor for a weekly internationally broadcasted television program and served as the Director of New Media at Atlanta’s public access television station People TV. More recently, Kristan’s work has expanded beyond exclusively filmmaking as they continue to push the boundaries of how digital mediums like video collages and projection mapping can encourage a deeper understanding of Black experiences in America. Their video collage work has been featured in exhibitions such as Drive Thru ATL, Midtown Alliance’s Heart of The Arts, and Art Meso. 

Kristan’s video collage work relies on remixing and layering digital elements to document and collapse moments from the past and present using projection technology. As an aesthetic of their work, projection is meant to suggest a casting of alternate realities, and a call to see our current and future social climate through a nuanced lens focused on our country’s dark past to provoke healing and accountability. 

Kristan is a Film Post Production Professor of Practice at Georgia State University, high school film instructor at The New School Atlanta, and a Teaching Artist with re:imagine/ATL where they work to train Atlanta’s future generation of digital creators. They are a 2023 Atlanta Contemporary Nexus Fund Grantee recipient, a featured artist in Comfiart’s Design + Muse signature program, and in the 2023-2024 Midtown Alliance Heart of The Arts cohort as the inaugural Studio Artist in Residence at the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA). Kristan is a proud alumni of The Creatives Project Studio residency program, C4 Atlanta’s Hatch 

Braxton Clark

Braxton Clark, artistically known as Rei Low, an incredibly talented individual who writes, produces, and sings industrial pop songs. His work creatively intertwines cyberculture, rave scenes, and hip hop, resulting in a one-of-a-kind and captivating blend. 

Rei Low’s music showcases a cyberpunk aesthetic and is influenced by modern industrial artists like Umru, Kai Whiston, and SOPHIE, as well as the laid-back approach to pop music represented by artists like Ericdoa, VVSPIPES, and Blackwinterwells. His latest project, “K Theory,” is an immersive experience that features his innovative sound, aesthetic, and connections, culminating in a recurring live show curated by Rei Low and his team. Be prepared for cybernetic eclecticism, laser sounds, and autotuned harmonies in Rei Low’s selections. 

MSIF GALLERY

Michael “MIKE” Stasny is an artist and musician who works in the sculptural realm. Michael is associated with a variety of art collectives including the Dashboard Co-op, Goat Farm Art Center, and Knock Knock. He is also founder of Sumptuary , an ongoing arts funding practice that supports, presents and promotes artists’ experience through non-commodifiable projects through “taxation” on consumables. 

FUTURE GALLERY

EuGene Byrd III  is an artist that draws inspiration from life experiences and people around him. The style and themes portrayed in his art can best be described as realism and romantic. He illustrates quintessential aspects of the Black experience, in an effort to preserve Black culture, telling stories that are often overlooked or demonized. Curating the Future Gallery, Eugene brings life and art to Upper Alabama.

ARTLANTA GALLERY

ARTlanta’s Tyree Smith, who also sits on the Marta En Route Art Council, serves as VP Chair on the Fort Mac Public Art Council and is a 2018 jury panelist for Art on the Beltline continues to lead the way in bringing interactive art experiences to Atlanta. “I wanted to connect the people of Atlanta directly to art, free of political or personal agendas,” said Smith. “Life is art, and art has become the new Atlanta. What better way to play and explore a multi-sensory playground than through an art fair.”

NO TOMORROW GALLERY

Priscilla Smith is a Georgia native, mom, artist, and educator. She has been an artist, innovator, and patron of the arts for many years and continues to create a space for expression in the heart of Underground at No Tomorrow. 

EMMCDEE GALLERY 

Maria McDowell is a photographer, curator, philanthropist, and artist living in Atlanta and curator of the vibrant Emmcdee Gallery-  a place where people can come to share their lives, celebrations, performances, exhibitions, networking events and collaborations. 

THE INNERSPACE

From a childhood living in different cultures and in different parts of the World, Carl Janes has developed with a global eye and an acute understanding of our human connection. Through a disciplined pursuit that follows current interests he constantly explores new ways of communicating within a continued development at the Inner Space gallery at Underground.

ITCH STUDIO

George Long’s work addresses the human emotion of wanting, yearning, pining. His choreographed depictions of individuals expressing the emotive and physical transformation of time and location, are manifested in work ranging from mixed media drawings to animation. His studio, Itch, it a direct reflection of his artistic process, and hosts a variety of shows and experiences. 

MJQ

MJQ prides itself on being a dance club for the people; having always opted against the traditional ‘VIP section’ seen at other nightclubs, the club desires to promote a sense of community and inclusivity. The next chapter of the nightclub will continue to prioritize accessibility for its guests while preserving the authenticity and diversity Atlantans have always valued in the space. The team will preserve the structure of the pirate ship in the former Dante’s space, while leaning into MJQ’s already retro futuristic influences, transforming the venue into an interstellar docking station to further lean into the “concourse” branding. Fans of the nightclub can expect adjusted bar hours at the new location with sci-fi and movie influenced cocktails and light eats.

THE BEST OF SUMMER IN JULY AWAITS AT ATLANTIC STATION

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/29/23

his Summer’s Warming Up With Exciting Events at Atlantic Station Including
 the Atlanta Open, the Inspire Tour, Screen on the Green and More

Why beat the heat when you can enjoy it! This month, the 138-acre neighborhood continues the fun with a plethora of activities to add to your summer schedule. Enjoy the warmth by kicking back to watch a movie on the Green, catch the action on the courts by the champs during the Atlanta Open, and, for those with little ones, there are family-friendly activities too! Atlantic Station has got you covered with happenings for the perfect summer day in July.
 
The Atlantic Station July Calendar of Events includes:
 
Tuesday, July 11: TOT SPOT – MOM, POP & TOT YOGA
Located at Atlantic Green | 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT
Tot Spot is back with lots of free and fun activities for our littlest friends. Join us on July 11 for a kid-friendly yoga event hosted by ATHLETA. You can expect sing-alongs, snacks and fun for the whole family to enjoy. Visit here to learn more.
 
Saturday, July 15: TINY DOORS OPEN STUDIO
Located at the Tiny Doors Studio | 10 a.m. EDT  
Meet artist Karen Anderson Singer and check out her studio on the third Saturday of every month from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. See works in progress, shop exclusive Tiny Doors merch and view the retired door gallery! Visit here to learn more.
 
Thursday, July 20: SCREEN ON THE GREEN
Located at Atlantic Green | 6:30 p.m. EDT
Make outdoor movie viewing a new tradition this summer at Atlantic Station’s Screen on the Green! Each month this summer, a different family-friendly film will be featured on a large outdoor screen. Bring your blankets or chairs and choose your own place to sit on the lawn. Visit here to learn more.
 
Thursday, July 20 – Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)
 
Saturday, July 22: ATLANTA OPEN 2023
Located on the Pinnacle Lot | Times Vary
The Atlanta Open returns to Atlantic Station July 22-July 30, with action-packed matchups to kick off the US Open tennis series. Players including six-time Atlanta Open champ John Isner and rising stars Taylor Fritz and Reilly Opelka will join in the battle for the title! And Atlanta’s own Coco Gauff and Leylah Fernandez will also be joining the fun! Ticket options include weeklong access, weekend access, single session access, and more. Registration is now open for volunteers and the ball person team. Visit here to learn more.
 
Tuesday, July 27: H&M presents: BUY FROM A BLACK WOMAN INSPIRE TOUR
Located on the Atlantic Green | 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT  
H&M presents the Buy From A Black Woman Inspire Tour featuring events focused on highlighting Black women business owners who are finding, owning, and living out their ambitions. Since 2016, Buy From A Black Woman has empowered, educated, and inspired Black Women business owners and the people who support them. Visit here to learn more.
 
Every Wednesday: WELLNESS WEDNESDAY
Located around the Atlantic Green | Every Wednesday | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
Wellness Wednesday continues with new and exciting fitness classes! Grab your workout buddy and get ready to enjoy FREE outdoor wellness classes each week. This month will offer workouts from relaxing yoga to intense boot camps. Click here for more info.
 
Wednesday, July 5 – Sound Bath | Yoga 
Wednesday, July 12 – Effect Fitness
Wednesday, July 19 – FUEL with Rob Owens
 
Every Weekend: CREATOR’S MARKET
Located Around Atlantic Green | Every Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Sunday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. EDT | Friday, July 7,  
4 p.m. to 10 p.m. EDT
Atlantic Station Creator’s Market returns this month by kicking off the Fourth of July holiday weekend on Saturday, July 1 (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday, July 2 (12 p.m. to 7 p.m.). On Friday, July 7, there will also be a special Friday Night Market taking place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Shop locally and celebrate Atlanta’s unstoppable creativity. Find festive art, jewelry, couture and more, all while supporting the makers of the South. Click here for more info.

SURVIVAL OF THE SLOWEST AT FERNBANK

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/26/23

“Survival of the Slowest” Exhibit Opens at Fernbank on June 10, 2023,

 Featuring a Variety of Live Animals that Demonstrate Unique Adaptations

Sometimes Being Slow, Small or Weak Can Have its Advantages

This summer, Atlanta’s Fernbank Museum welcomes a live animal exhibit that explores some of nature’s often-overlooked, slow, small or weak species and how they have used their perceived disadvantages to help them survive in a world where the large, strong and fast are usually at the top of the food chain. In partnership with Little Ray’s Nature Centres, “Survival of the Slowest” is on view at Fernbank from June 10—Sept. 4, 2023.

“Survival of the Slowest” offers an educational look at the survival strategies of a variety of animals. Guests are invited to explore the similarities and differences in species’ traits and how these attributes impact their survival strategy in order to answer common questions, including ‘How can slow and steady win the race?’ and ‘Does bigger always mean better?’ Some featured live animals in “Survival of the Slowest” include a two-toed sloth, boa constrictor, green iguana, hedgehog, bearded dragon and more.

“Little Ray’s Nature Centres is excited to bring Survival of the Slowest to Fernbank.  We invite Atlantans of all ages to get to know our animal ambassadors and all the surprisingly slow ways they survive in our fast-paced world,” notes Emmi Saunders, Executive Director of Little Ray’s Nature Centres, “Our interactive exhibits will leave lasting impressions and encounters with our wildlife educators will help spark visitors’ curiosity about our natural world.” 

This exhibit focuses on important biological concepts and how real-world survival for animals depends on individual traits. Some of these characteristics that help animals survive include a sloth’s nocturnal nature enabling them to avoid their main predator, the Harpy Eagle, who is a daytime predator. Additional examples include an iguana’s ability to run quickly, which assists them in escaping from predators and a python’s “sit-and-wait” predatorial style, which allows it to conserve energy after venomously killing their prey.

“This exciting new exhibit allows visitors to come face-to-face with some of nature’s most ‘counterintuitively’ biologically fit creatures and explore the amazing adaptations that help them survive and thrive,” notes Fernbank educator and volunteer manager, Miranda Shealy. 

“Survival of the Slowest” offers daily live animal presentations with wildlife educators and animal care staff on hand to not only educate and ‘wow’ audiences, but also to engage with guests in an interactive approach that helps form personal connections with wildlife.

RELATED PROGRAMMING

Fernbank will celebrate the opening of “Survival of the Slowest” with a special family friendly Discovery Day on June 10 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. that will feature a range of crafts and activities relating to the unique animals in “Survival of the Slowest.”

“Survival of the Slowest” was designed and offered by Little Ray’s Nature Centres in collaboration with the Canadian Museum of Nature. 

“Survival of the Slowest” is sponsored by Isdell Family Foundation

Additional support provided by the Frances Wood Wilson Foundation.

TICKETS

Exhibits, films and Discovery Days are included with daytime general admission and with CityPASS. General admission tickets include three floors of exhibits in the natural history museum, choice of one giant screen film, and 75 acres of nature explorations in Fernbank Forest and WildWoods. Fernbank After Dark and some 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 at

FernbankMuseum.org. 

TURN UP THE HEAT WITH HALCYON’S SIZZLING JULY EVENTS LINEUP

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/26/23

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

Summer days are always better when spent at Forsyth County’s mixed-use village, Halcyon! Enjoy a variety of family-friendly events throughout July, such as Halcyon Kids Club, National Hot Dog Day festivities, the fourth annual Halcyon’s Got Talent and more. There is something for everyone in the family to have fun with this summer at Halcyon.

The full July events schedule is outlined below:

Halcyon Kids Club

Wednesdays in July 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.

Groovin’ on the Green

Fridays and Saturdays in July 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.

Cars and Coffee Hosted by Mercedes-Benz Club of America

Saturday, July 1 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Join the Mercedes-Benz Experience by RBM of Alpharetta and Fuel Coffee for a beautiful summer 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 Halcyon Facebook event page.

Fourth of July at HOBNOB

Tuesday, July 4 from noon to 5 p.m.

Rain or shine, HOBNOB has planned the ultimate Fourth of July celebration! Gather with your crew and indulge in a pig roast and a decadent side dish buffet on the patio while sipping on beer and bourbon specials. Jam out and get your groove on with a live band performing on the patio from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Yappy Hour

Thursday, July 13 from 5 – 7 p.m.

Bring your furry friend and join Halcyon on Village Green for Yappy Hour hosted by Unexpected Pooch on the second Thursday of each month! Enjoy delicious treats, doggy booze and adorable, adoptable pups from Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters. For more information, visit the Unexpected Pooch Halcyon Facebook event page

Farm Animal Yoga

Saturday, July 15 at 9 and 10 a.m.

Mooove on over to Halcyon for Farm Animal Yoga, featuring animals from North Georgia Wildlife Park! Treat your mind and body to a session of yoga appropriate for all skill levels, accompanied by adorable furry friends. Participants must bring their own yoga mat and are welcome to pause and take photos with the animals during the session. For more information or to fill out a waiver prior to class, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page

National Hot Dog Day Celebration

Thursday, July 20 from 5 – 9 p.m.

Relish in the mouthwatering, sizzling celebration of National Hot Dog Day at Halcyon! This flavorful event is back and better than ever. The first 100 guests will get to indulge in a free All American Hot Dog from The Original Hot Dog Factory. The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be rolling into the mixed-use village for photo opportunities. Enjoy face painting and balloon twisting for the little ones, gourmet cotton candy, a 360 photo booth, tunes spun by DJ Ed and dozens of dachshunds and their paw-rents from Metro Atlanta Dachshund Meet Up Group flooding Village Green for a doggone good time. For every wiener dog that attends the event, Halcyon will donate $10 to Dream Dachshund Rescue. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page

Fourth Annual Halcyon’s Got Talent

Thursday, July 27 from 7 – 9:30 p.m.

Save the date for the Fourth Annual Halcyon’s Got Talent! Held in partnership with Galaxy Music & Arts, a music studio in Alpharetta, the community is invited to enjoy an evening watching talented kids ranging from 10 to 18 years old perform their best acts on Village Green. Categories include singers, musicians, magicians, comedians and actors. Winners will receive a special trophy and prize package. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page

Tiki Street Pop-Up Bar at Cherry Street Brewpub

Daily through Monday, July 31

The summer of fun begins at Cherry Street Brewpub’s Tiki Street Pop-Up Bar! Celebrate the summer season and soak up all the tropical vibes while sipping on a cocktail and enjoying tasty bites, without the hassle of traveling to a tropical island. The menu features an assortment of tropical cocktails and flavorful foods inspired by tiki classics. Grab your crew, unwind after a long day or gather your friends for a fun night out. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

GET READY FOR THE HOTTEST HOT DOG EXTRAVAGANZA AT HALCYON

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/26/23

Bring your appetite and indulge in the ultimate National Hot Dog Day bash

July 20th 5-9pm

Prepare to relish in the sizzling, mouthwatering celebration of National Hot Dog Day this week with a celebration on Thursday, July 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. hosted by Halcyon and The Original Hot Dog Factory.

Experience a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds with The Original Hot Dog Factory’s menu. The first 100 guests will get to indulge in a free All American Hot Dog! The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be making an appearance, rolling into Halcyon in all its hot dog-shaped glory. Get up close and personal with the legendary vehicle and snap some pictures with friends and family. The fun doesn’t stop there! Bring the little ones to enjoy face painting, gourmet cotton candy, balloon twisting, a 360 photo booth and tunes spun by DJ Ed on Village Green.

Imagine a paradise for hot dog enthusiasts, where delectable dogs meet real wiener dogs. Dozens of dachshunds and their paw-rents from the Metro Atlanta Dachshund Meet Up will flood the village for this special holiday. In the spirit of giving back, Halcyon will be donating $10 to Dream Dachshund Rescue for every dachshund that attends the event. 

This event is rain or shine and fun for all ages. Free parking is available in the parking deck. For full event details, please visit the Facebook event page here.

RIVAL ENTERTAINMENT INTRODUCES HIGHBALL – A FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE CURATED BY FUTUREBIRDS, OCTOBER 21 & 22

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/26/23

Featuring Band of Horses, The Head and the Heart, Two Performances by Futurebirds, a Special Reunion by The Whigs, and more

The Two-Day Event Will Take Place at Pullman Yards and is Presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon, The Georgia Hemp Company, Código 1530 Tequila, and Bulleit Frontier Whiskey

After teasing that a new festival was on the horizon, Atlanta festival producer Rival Entertainment and Athens, Georgia rock juggernaut Futurebirds have announced full details on Highball – a festival experience at the historic Pullman Yards, October 21 and 22, 2023. Curated by Futurebirds, the inaugural two-day festival experience will feature notable artist performances, locally renowned food purveyors, and a distinctive live experience alongside the railroad tracks of Pullman Yards. Handpicked by the indie rock mainstays, the lineup will feature headliners Band of Horses and The Head and the Heart, preceded by daily sets by Futurebirds. Additional support will include performances by Wednesday; a special reunion by The WhigsSeratonesS.G. GoodmanT. Hardy Morris, and Hotel Fiction. Highball represents a culmination of collaborative efforts two years in the making by Rival Entertainment and Futurebirds, which were drawn to the beauty of Pullman Yards’ historic setting.”It’s a wild wild dream to have the chance to help curate a festival bill, full of some of our favorite bands and best friends, in our home state, not far from where a handful of us grew up and experienced live music for the first time,” says Futurebirds’ guitarist and singer Carter King. “It’s a full-circle experience, and we are extremely grateful for the opportunity. The lineup is insane; the venue is gorgeous. I can’t wait to see y’all out there in October.”

Highball has partnered with Pabst Blue RibbonThe Georgia Hemp CompanyCódigo 1530 Tequila, and Bulleit Frontier Whiskey as the event’s presenting sponsors, which are activating along with other local vendors across the Pullman Yards grounds. “We are thrilled to welcome Highball to Pullman Yards. We have anxiously anticipated this event and look forward to working with Rival Entertainment and Futurebirds on the first festival. Come experience two great days of live music on the Pullman Yards grounds,” says Atomic Entertainment’s Maureen Meulen, owner and operator of the Pratt-Pullman Entertainment District.

Tickets for the inaugural Highball are on sale Thursday, June 29 at 12p EST at www.highball.live. Fans can purchase single-day and weekend advanced tickets at general admission and VIP levels. VIP includes private lounge access, pit viewing, and comfort amenities.

Highball Festival is produced by Rival Entertainment. Visit www.highball.live for the most up-to-date information. 

Updated information:

HIGHBALL OFFICIAL PRE-PARTY

Hosted by Futurebirds, the pre-party will feature two sets by Jerry Garcia Band Cover Band featuring Futurebirds and Bobby’s Shorts members. Two-day Highball VIP ticket purchasers will receive a complimentary ticket to this pre-party, along with an exclusive cocktail hour with members of Futurebirds prior to the show. Inaugural Highball screen printed posters signed by Futurebirds will be available for pick up during the cocktail hour.

HIGHBALL FOOD LINEUP

We’ve handpicked some ATL favorites to provide delicious grub, including Grindhouse Killer Burgers, Mothers Best, and Roti Rolls- perfectly washed down with Creature Comforts Tropicalia or Bigger Dream IPAs—more food and beverages to be announced.

HIGHBALL EXPERIENCE

Highball will be debuting two new event areas of Pullman Yards- previously not experienced, with the stage set on the rail yard’s original transfer table. Guests will enjoy access to General Admission & VIP lounges within the newly renovated “Building 6,” a historic machine shop for The Pullman Company circa 1927. Also, The Georgia Hemp Company will be hosting a daily “High There, Highball” media meet-up featuring select items from their fantastic line, libations, and gift bags. Additional activations will be announced in the coming weeks.

HIGHBALL STORYLINES

Do a deep dive into Futurebirds’ curated lineup (all chosen because they inspired or have been inspired by the band), and there are a lot of angles to work with. Be it Charity Rose Thielen of The Head and The Heart given a behind-the-scenes look into the early days of the band in Seattle, Band of Horses’ Ben Bridwell talking mental health on the road, or the constant tour grind of Hotel Fiction– there’s a lot to talk about. It will be a treat to experience them all in one place.