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ATLANTA FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/18/20

Atlantic Station, Pinnacle Event Space

December 1, 2020 – January 18, 2021; 6pm-11pm
(Closed Dec 31st & Jan 1st)

The 1st annual Atlanta Festival of Lights is a great way to celebrate the season with friends and family while staying safe in the comfort of your car! Atlanta Beer Festivals, Atlanta Wine Festivals and Atlantic Station have partnered to bring this event to life for the holidays.

You don’t want to miss the beautiful display of hundreds of thousands of lights displayed over six acres of land. It will be held for seven weeks starting on Tuesday, December 1st and running through Monday, January 18th. The hours are from 6pm through 11pm nightly with the exception of New Years Eve and New Years Day when it will be closed. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are designated for 30 min time slots so be sure to buy your tickets early to choose your desired time slot! This is a COVID-safe event where you aren’t permitted to get out of your car and tickets can be scanned through your car window. This is a great way to ring in the holiday season! More details on the website:  www.atlantafestivaloflights.com

Sunday – Thursday: $25/ vehicle
Friday and Saturday: $35/ vehicle
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 18th at 10am.

FOX THEATRE’S MARQUEE CLUB IS NEW MIRACLE ATLANTA BAR LOCATION FOR 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/15/20

Iconic Christmas-Themed Pop-Up Partners for Time Ticketed Experience +
First Public Event at Venue Since March
Tickets on Sale THIS Friday, October 23, 2020 at 10 a.m.

Get excited Atlanta – there is another Miracle location and its right in the heart of the city. Miracle at the Fox Theatre’s Marquee Club presented by Lexus arrives just after Miracle Atlanta recently announced its return for the 2020 holiday season. Apparently, we have all been very good this year! The exciting addition complements the other locations (Miracle at Wonderkid + Miracle on Highland) and two Sippin’ Santa sites (Sippin’ Santa at Bon Ton + Sippin’ Santa at Golden Eagle). The Miracle team, working with the Fox Theatre, is excited to safely offer this one-of-a-kind experience despite COVID-19 (the real grinch of 2020).

“Talk about a Christmas miracle,” said Eric Simpkins, co-founder of Big Citizen along with partner Darren Carr who head up Miracle Atlanta. “The Fox Theatre’s Marquee Club is a dream venue and the perfect location for Miracle to expand with a new type of experience, especially in today’s health climate. This ticketed offering allows us to social distance, limit capacity, create unique holiday moments paired with all the signature Christmas cocktails and cheer while prioritizing the safety of everyone. We’re beyond excited to offer this to Atlanta.”

Staying in true Miracle fashion, Miracle at the Fox Theatre’s Marquee Club presented by Lexus will transport guests right into the center of Christmas. Safe, Santa-approved festivities will take place every Thursday-Sunday night beginning Nov. 20 and running through Jan.1, 2021. For $50 per person, patrons can reserve their own socially-distanced table (for up to 8 guests) and 90-minute experience that includes more holiday décor and Miracle kitsch that one can wrap their head around, multiple photo opportunities (think rooftop selfie station holiday style), live entertainment components (maybe even a Santa sighting), complimentary Christmas snack-mix and cookies at each table, and a signature Miracle Santa cocktail mug. Miracle’s famous, holiday-themed cocktail and food menu will also be available for purchase along with fun, Christmas-themed merchandise in multiple retail nooks. It is a perfect way to get all the perks of a regular Miracle experience kicked up a notch. Think multi-level fun house meets North Pole.

THE RINK POWERED BY PEPSI ZERO RETURNS TO PARK TAVERN THANKSGIVING WEEKEND 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/14/20

Experience A Miracle on 10th Street With Seasonal Cocktails, Delicious Fare, Kitschy Holiday Decor, Themed Skate Nights, Movies, Special Events and Much More  
November 26, 2020 Through Monday, February 15, 2021 
Once upon a time, there was a Miracle on 10th Street and with the return of The Rink at Park Tavern Powered by Pepsi Zero, Atlantans and visitors alike can embrace the magic and nostalgia of the holiday season beginning Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2020 through Presidents Day, February 15, 2021.  A beloved annual tradition, this year, guests of all ages are invited to enjoy a new theme at The Rink at Park Tavern Powered by Pepsi Zero, A Miracle on 10th Street.  Setting the scene, a winter wonderland featuring an abundance of festive and kitschy decor, makes for unforgettable experiences and Instagrammable moments seven days a week.  Holiday cheer promises to be abound with an array of seasonal cocktails served in playful glassware, delicious fare, special events, all day skate sessions, themed skate nights, cozy fire pits, and much more.
Following safety protocols and guidelines from the CDC and State and Georgia, the 85-foot long and 40-foot wide, covered rink is heated and boasts a state-of-the-art sound system.  Complimented by Park Tavern’s dog-friendly, expansive patio overlooking Piedmont Park and the Midtown skyline, guests can hit the ice, relax in private cabanas and bubble tents, gather around stone fire pits and cook s’mores, and catch their favorite teams and holiday movies on numerous flatscreen TVs.  In addition to 10 distinct decorated areas to capture favorite holiday photos with friends and family, guests can also take advantage of four new selfie stations, complete with festive backdrops, skaters, imbibers and diners can easily capture and share memories that will last a lifetime.  Park Tavern also has The Rink at Park Tavern Powered by Pepsi Zero is available for private parties and marriage proposals and offers private skating lessons taught by professional ice skaters for tots to adults, courtesy of the Learn to Skate program led by Olympic Coach Craig Maurizi.
The Rink at Park Tavern Powered by Pepsi Zero will be open Monday through Friday from 4:30 p.m. to midnight and Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Guests of all ages can enjoy skating experiences for $15 Monday through Thursday and $20 Friday through Sunday until 8 p.m. At 8:30 p.m., The Rink at Park Tavern becomes an ages 16 and up venue until midnight.  Group packages and Season and Family Passes are also available.  To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.parktavern.com.

XFINITY MOVIE SERIES RETURNS TO THE BATTERY ATLANTA 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/3/20

The annual movie lineup has something for the whole family to enjoy!

Movie nights have become a regular family activity, so The Battery Atlanta is queuing up feel-good comedies, action-packed adventures and more with the return of its popular Xfinity Movie Series. Every Friday at 7 p.m., visitors can immerse themselves in the big-screen experience outdoors at the Plaza Green. Guests of all ages are encouraged to spread out six feet apart with lawn chairs or thick blankets to set the scene for a casual and cozy – yet socially-distanced – night under the stars. Moviegoers can also order takeout at any of the one-of-a-kind dining options featured at The Battery Atlanta for the perfect dinner and a movie picnic. Visitors are asked to follow public safety guidelines while on property.

WHAT:
Xfinity Movie Series                      

WHEN:
Every Friday at 7 p.m.
Oct. 30 –  Minions
Nov. 6 – Kicking & Screaming
Nov. 13 – How to Train Your Dragon
Nov. 20 – The Goonies
Dec. 4 – The Lorax
Dec. 11 – Abominable
Dec. 18 – The Grinch

WHERE:
The Battery Atlanta (Plaza Green)
800 Battery Ave
Atlanta, GA 30339                           

MORE INFO:
This event is FREE and open to the public. All movies are rated PG. Parking is free for the first three hours in the Red Deck. Dates are subject to change due to weather. Visit the website for schedule updates.

TASTE OF ATLANTA UNVEILS LIST OF ATLANTA’S MUST EATS MENU 2020 AND BINGO SCHEDULE

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/28/20

Atlanta’s most anticipated 3 day food & beverage festival creates a
2 month experience, October 23 – December 23, that will continue to show commitment to support and celebrate
Atlanta’s restaurant community. 
 
For 18 years, Taste of Atlanta has drawn thousands of restaurant participants and hundreds of thousands of excited, hungry guests to gather together and taste delicious bites, experience stage demonstrations, and enjoy live entertainment. This year, the script has flipped, and the Taste of Atlanta team is unveiling Atlanta’s Must Eat Menu Items 2020 from October 23 through December 23, 2020. Everyone will be directed to order take-out, delivery and dine-in from more than 200 of our city’s beloved restaurants.
 
To encourage spending at local restaurants, Taste of Atlanta will launch Restaurant Bingo inspired by Atlanta Food Bingo.Diners will play by spending $20 minimum at any five (5) participating restaurants on a themed Bingo card to win gift cards and prizes. Receipts will be shown to collect prizes. Restaurants do not have to be “in a row” on the game card–diners simply choose any 5 restaurants they wish to patronize. We encourage everyone to play all Bingo cards.
 
The bingo cards help promote Atlanta-based, nonprofit partners such as: #ATLFamilyMeal, Giving Kitchen, Atlanta Community Food Bank, Second Helpings Atlanta, Global Growers, Atlanta Pride, and Les Dames d’Escoffier. Each organization will be featured on the center square of different Bingo cards.
 
Nine (9) themed Bingo cards will be announced over nine (9) weeks and can be found at Taste of Atlanta as follows:
 
October 23 – November 12
Iconic Dishes, LGBTQ+-Friendly, and New Around Town
 
November 13 – December 4
Black-Owned, ITP, and OTP
 
December 5 – December 23
Women-Owned, International, and Desserts
 
 
Taste of Atlanta Founder Dale DeSena shares, “Once the pandemic put a hold on organized festivals, we’ve thought day and night how we can creatively pivot while supporting chefs and restaurateurs all around town. This new, virtual experience will give the Atlanta community an opportunity to come together, support our restaurant community, and gather around our tables to reconnect.”
 
Traditionally, all restaurants have paid a participation fee to be part of Taste of Atlanta. This year’s event is free of charge to restaurants. All dollars generated by Taste guests go directly to the restaurants themselves.
 
The restaurants were chosen by well-known Atlanta writers, publicists, food bloggers, and influencers who were asked to submit their favorite, “Must Eat Menu Items” in and around town.
 
Check out the Taste Of Atlanta website for “soon to be announced” classes, cooking and mixology demos, and timely “At the Table” conversations with local chefs to learn about a restaurant’s history and hear how their “Must Eat Menu Items” were created. The promotion will help drive food purchases at restaurants by working in tandem with chefs and owners to offer restaurant-created meal kits large enough for two. Meal kit recipe cards will be posted on Taste of Atlanta’s website for those who may want to take the class at a later date.
 
The first 1,000 people to register their email at Taste of Atlanta will receive a $10 DoorDash discount code for their next purchase. Supplies are limited, so sign up early.
 
A special thank you to our sponsors DoorDash, Georgia Peanut Commission, Hope Springs Distillery, Popmenu, and Old Dominick Distillery, who have helped support our pivot and enhance the experience for our guests.
 
About Taste of Atlanta
2020 marks the 19th year of Taste of Atlanta, our city’s largest, most well-known, food and drink festival showcasing the local restaurant scene. Each year attendees can expect three, fun-filled days of bites and beverages from more than 100 of Atlanta’s favorite restaurants, alongside live, on-stage cooking demos from top chefs. The wildly popular Friday Night Kick-off Party features chef hosts, and outstanding food and music. In lieu of our traditional festival, the Taste of Atlanta team will host Atlanta’s Must Eat Menu Items 2020 to show our commitment to supporting and celebrating Atlanta’s restaurant community.
 
ATLANTA TASTEMAKERS
 
 
Adventures in Atlanta
Allison Palestrini
Amanda Guthrie
Andrew Wilson
Atiya Sheffield
Bryan Schroeder
Cadillac Jack
Carly Cooper
Chris Watkins
Dana Dabruzzi
Elizabeth Rawls
Eric Goldstein
Eric Witgen
Get A Bite App
Gretel Young
Ian Bluett
Jennifer Cruce
Joanne Hayes
John Sawyer
Judith Montier
Katie Kelly Bell
Lauren Finney
Lauren Philipson
 
 
Lisa Dollar
Lisa Fey
Liv2Luv2Liv
Liz Lapidus
Lynn Barfield
Marsha Archer
Mary Reynolds
Mary Welch
Meg Reggie
Megan Roth
Michelle Stumpe
Nikka Shae
Rebecca Cha
Sean Palani
Susan Bravman
The Wilbert Group
Tuan Huynh
Valerie Failla
Vikki Locke
Vince Thompson
Wendell Brock
Wendy Bohannon
Yolanda Jones

NETHERWORLD HAUNTED HOUSE HOSTS EXCLUSIVE BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/28/20

We have just the event for you! This year, be among the very few who will experience an exclusive VIP tour through NETHERWORLD Haunted House with the lights on and the effects off, taking guests behind the scenes and into the rich history of NETHERWORLD. Tickets are extremely limited and are $200/person (3 people minimum, 6 people maximum) and include:

  • A one-hour tour of HALLOWEEN NIGHTMARES and CYBORG SHOCK with a well-versed guide who will cover the themes, operations + history behind the attractions
  • SpeedPass ticket to both haunts for that evening
  • Exclusive photo opportunities at preset locations inside the haunts
  • Admission to the House of Creeps Monster Museum
  • Takeaway gift bag with a coupon for a souvenir printed photo, stickers, buttons + more

Tours are offered at 3:00 p.m. every day the haunts are open (Oct. 27 – Nov. 1, Nov. 6-7, Nov. 13-14), and dates are selling out quickly. To check availability + purchase tickets, click here. Please note, temperature screenings and facemasks are required at all times during your visit.

A MASKARADE HALLOWEEN 2020

Posted by Liz and Attaway, 10/27/20

Park Tavern at Piedmont Park

Saturday, October 31 at 9pm

Who says wearing a mask can’t be fun? This Halloween, spooky surprises lurk around every corner at Park Tavern’s Maskarade Halloween Party. This devilish party comes alive on Saturday, October 31, 2020. Kicking off at 9 p.m., ghouls and goblins alike are invited to descend upon the popular hotspot in their most haunting costumes for this eerie and safely distanced Halloween bash. Enjoy a night of Howl-o-ween fun with electrifying live music, a chilling costume contest, a live DJ, and themed drink specials. For ages 21 and up, tickets are available starting at $20, plus applicable fees, at  https://www.bigtickets.com/events/parktavern/maskarade. Park Tavern is located in the heart of Midtown on the corner of 10th Street and Monroe overlooking Piedmont Park and the Midtown skyline. For more information, visit www.parktavern.com or call 404.249.0001.

BLUE MARTINI LOUNGE HALLOWEEN 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/27/20

Blue Martini Lounge

Saturday, October 31 at 8pm

Blue Martini Lounge, located in the heart of Buckhead, is hosting the most anticipated Halloween Party on Saturday, October 31, 2020 as part of its grand opening weekend. For ages 21 and up, the hauntingly exciting affair will begin at 4 p.m. and feature live entertainment, along with a music performance by DJ Babey Drew beginning at 8 p.m. Guests looking to don their spookiest or sexiest Halloween attire can participate in Blue Martini’s costume contest for a chance to win $1000 in prizes and giveaways. For a world-class VIP experience, email samt@bluemartini.com. Blue Martini Atlanta is open seven days a week at 4 p.m. and is located at 3402 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305. Visit https://bluemartini.com or call (678) 732-0166 for more information.

PONCE CITY MARKET HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/26/20

Sat., Oct. 31 – PCM Goes Inside Out: Halloween*

PCM Goes Inside Out, a series bringing the best of PCM outdoors is now taking place every other Saturday through December 12. Visitors can enjoy a variety of exciting happenings throughout the fall as PCM Goes Inside Out safely brings food and drink, football, music and fun to The Courtyard and Yard.

Starting at noon on each date, guests can enjoy bites and drinks from restaurant kiosks in The Courtyard alongside restaurant patios, watch live-streams of football games on a big screen, play yard games on The Yard provided by Mountain High Outfitters and more. PCM will also offer plenty of umbrellaed outdoor seating throughout the property. 

On Halloween, visitors can enjoy trick or treating at restaurant tents in the Courtyard and festive decorations throughout the property. Upcoming PCM Goes Inside Out dates and themes are listed below:

Sat., Oct. 31, 11am-3pm – Trick-or-Treat on The Roof

The Roof is hosting another family fun Halloween event with complimentary popcorn and cotton candy, plus trick-or-treating at Skyline Park! Guests are encouraged to come in their best costumes to this fun-filled day. Admission is $15 for adults and $7 for kids at the door — no pre-purchase necessary. 

Sat., Oct. 31, 5pm-1am – Halloween on The Roof

Halloween evening on The Roof kicks off with a 21+ Halloween party for adults beginning at pm. DJ Xavier Blk will be spinning tracks on the dance floor, plus food and beverages and complimentary popcorn and cotton candy will be provided. Admission is $20 at the door. 

Thurs., Oct. 29-Sat., Oct. 31– RoleCall Presents Hell Over Heels

Modeled after the 70s Dating Game Show, Hell Over Heels is a matchmaking game set in the fiery pits of Hell. In this show held throughout Halloween weekend, host Ben Bad will help artisanal voodoo doll-maker Morgana Beltane find love. Tickets ($10) are available for purchase here.

HAMPTON AND HUDSON HOCUS POCUS HALLOWEEN 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/26/20

Hampton + Hudson

Saturday, October 31 8pm

The community bar and restaurant will be celebrating Halloween beginning at 8pm on October 31. With masks required and social distancing in place, the celebration will feature drink specials, a potion bar, photo booth, tarot reader, a DJ spinning all night and an outdoor bar. Plus, there will be a costume contest, with “best costume” announced at 11:30pm.