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RAISE A GLASS WHILE RAISING SPIRITS: TASTE OF GENEROSITY RETURNS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/4/25

Mark Your Calendar for a Bourbon & Botanicals Fundraising Experience Friday, Aug. 15

Benefiting the Georgia Chapter of the National MS Society

Get ready to sip, savor, and support a powerful cause: the Georgia Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is proud to present the second annual Taste of Generosity: Bourbon + Botanicals, a one-of-a-kind bourbon experience with a mission. Taking place Friday, Aug. 15 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Atlanta’s award-winning Stave Roomand ASW Whiskey Exchange, this immersive evening will bring together tastemakers, philanthropists, and flavor seekers for a bold night of cocktails, community, and giving back. 

This year’s event – Exploring Bourbon + Botanicals – takes center stage with curated tastings from 30+ national and local brands, plus handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, and zero-proof elixirs that ensure everyone gets in on the experience. Guests can expect Southern-inspired bites from standout Atlanta restaurants like Auburn Angel, Mission + Market, The White Bull, Alici, Grana and Arrivato to name a few, alongside pours from top beverage partners like, Four Roses, Buzzards Roost Spirits, Brown Forman, Distillery of Modern Art, Blue Note Bourbon, Anteel Tequila, Brugal 1888, Frederick Wildman, Frey Ranch, New Realm, and Penelope joining the lineup for the first time in 2025. The evening will also feature live music and a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere that’s anything but ordinary. 

“Taste of Generosity is a reflection of what makes this community so powerful,” says Rachael Fenich, President & Executive Director of the National MS Society’s Georgia Chapter. “It’s not just the generosity – it’s the grit, the heart, and the belief that connection drives progress. Because of nights like this, families like mine have found support, researchers have found breakthroughs, and people living with MS have found hope. That’s what we’re really toasting to.” 

But this isn’t just a tasting – it’s a movement. 

Here’s what’s on the menu:

  • 🍹Three Ticket Levels, Endless Flavor
    • Classic Admission: Jump on the Classic Tasting Trail with pours of premium bourbons, spirits, and wines from top beverage partners – plus a custom Taste of Generosity souvenir tasting cup to remember the night.
    • VIP: Enjoy all Classic perks, with early access at 6:30 p.m., an exclusive pass to the ASW Private Tasting Room, and a souvenir rocks glass to elevate your home bar.
    • ASW VIP+: For the true bourbon buff – early entry at 6:00 p.m., private ASW distillery tour, and all VIP benefits included. (SOLD OUT)
  • 🥃 The Bottle Pull Returns
     Guests will have the chance to score rare and exclusive bottles of bourbon, wine, and more in the high-energy bottle pull – one of the event’s most popular experiences.
  • 🎁Silent + Live Auctions
     Bid on unforgettable experiences, trips, and treasures with all proceeds supporting the MS Society’s mission to end MS forever. The silent auction opens early on Friday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m., featuring an exciting mix of experiences and treasures, including:
    • The Vineyard Wine Market’s Wine Tasting for Twelve
    • Autographed Stephen Castle Jersey – 2025 NBA Rookie of the Year and 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champion
    • High West A Midwinter Night’s Dram – Act 3
    • Checkerboard Barrel Head Side Table by Shandrick’s Barrel Creations
    • Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Bourbon
  • 🎤Honoring Community Champions
     At 8:15 p.m., the spotlight will shine on this year’s Honorary Chairs:
    • Kaleb McGary, Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman
    • Matthew Drooker, Chief Technology Officer of The Weather Company
    • And honoree Keyon Emami, a medical student and MS advocate

The event is co-chaired by Tara Murphy, founder of 360 Media and publisher of The Atlanta 100, who is a chapter Board of Trustees member, lives with MS and brings her fierce energy and creative drive to the cause. “Taste of Generosity is about more than bourbon,” says Murphy. “It’s about raising our glasses – and our voices – for people living with MS. It’s about joy, connection, and impact to help raise awareness, funds and hope for a different future. The progress made through research, disease modifying therapies and support by donations from events like this will absolutely one day put an end to MS.”

Taste of Generosity is made possible by the unwavering support of Barrel Proof Presenting Sponsor RNDC (Republic National Distributing Company) and Mara and Bill Holley as well as a host of other sponsors and restaurant and beverage partners who share the vision for a world free of MS.

Tickets are going fast – visit here to purchase.

This year, the National MS Society is also proud to partner with the Buckhead Business Association. Proceeds from the BBA’s signature Taste of Buckhead event, taking place Oct. 31, at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, will benefit the MS Society’s own Taste of Generosity campaign – bringing two vibrant Atlanta traditions together in support of one powerful mission.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL ATLANTA TO HOST “PAR-TEE FOR A PURPOSE” BENEFITING CAMP PEACH PALS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/7/25

A Spirited Evening of Light Bites, Music, Prizes, a Silent Auction, and More

Thursday, July 10, 2025 from| 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta invites the community to swing into summer for a good cause at Par-tee for a Purpose, a lively fundraising event in support of Camp Peach Pals, its signature program benefiting children affected by cancer. Taking place on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., the spirited evening will feature light bites, refreshing drinks, music, surprise giveaways, and a robust silent auction—all hosted at the iconic Midtown property.

With a suggested donation of $50, guests will gain access to this meaningful celebration of joy, generosity, and community. RSVP here to be part of the festivities.

From July 23 to 26, the property will once again transform into a city-based summer camp for children ages 6 to 13 who have experienced a cancer diagnosis in their family. Guest rooms become cozy cabins, meeting spaces turn into dining halls and activity zones, and days are filled with talent shows, crafts, music, and more led by trained volunteers and supported by medical professionals.

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta is located at 75 Fourteenth Street NE, Atlanta, GA. For more information, visit www.fourseasons.com/atlanta. Stay connected via Instagram at @fsatlanta.

CANSTRUCTION ATLANTA PUBLIC ART COMPETITION COMES TO PONCE CITY MARKET IN APRIL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 3/8/20

Canstruction Atlanta Kicks Off 21st Annual Public Art Competition Benefitting Atlanta Community Food Bank & Raising Awareness of Atlanta-Area Hunger Insecurity

Renowned Metro Atlanta Design Teams to Build Giant Canned Food Structures for Public Display at Ponce City Market from April 21 – May 5, 2020

In Association with the Atlanta Chapters of the American Institute of Architects & Society for Design Administration

 

Canstruction® Atlanta, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization benefitting the Atlanta Community Food Bank, announces the launch of its 21st annual art exhibition program and philanthropic event in association with the American Institute of Architects (AIA, Atlanta Chapter) and Atlanta Chapter of the Society for Design Administration (SDA). The announcement kicks off months of advanced planning and participation on the parts of Canstruction Atlanta committee members, a variety of sponsors and numerous design teams, resulting in massive art structures made of canned food goods. Free and open to the public, the structures will be on public display throughout the first and second floor of the Central Food Hall at Ponce City Market from April 21 – May 5, 2020.

 

The Canstruction Atlanta organization, which comprises Architectural, Engineering and Construction (A/E/C) industry members and a wide range of related community members, inspires and facilitates metro-area participants to create and build food can art displays. The program raises awareness of Atlanta-area hunger insecurity and generates food and funds for the Food Bank, while shedding a spotlight on the local design industry. Since its inception in 1998, Canstruction Atlanta has donated approximately 1.2 million meals to the local food bank.

 

The art structures will feature design expertise from some of Georgia’s most talented architects, engineers, construction professionals and designers. Each canned food art display will showcase a design concept as a standalone part of the exhibition’s entire series and draw inspiration from futuristic cars and airplanes; popular cartoon characters; items related to Atlanta’s burgeoning film industry; iconic area landmarks; and more. Participants will be able to use canned goods of all sizes, wood, tape, rubber bands, wire and Velcro to create self-supporting structures.

 

The can structures art exhibition will commence with an initial build-out day on April 20, during which up to 20 design teams will have 10 hours to assemble their individual can structures at Ponce City Market. 

Culminating during an awards gala at The Plaza at Ponce City Market on Friday, April 24 from 7-10pm, a jury will select one winner in each of six Canstruction International categories, including “Best Meal,” “Most Cans,” “People’s Choice,” “Best Use of Labels,” “Structural Ingenuity” and a new award this year: “Best Original Design.” A seventh award, selected by the Canstruction Atlanta committee, known as the “Can-ambassador Award” is presented to the team that goes above and beyond the original scope of the Canstruction event. Tickets ($25) to the gala can be purchased at www.canstructionatl.com in advance or at the door.

 

The annual program and event activities will end with a special Disassembly and Donation Day on Wednesday, May 6, when all structures will be dismantled and bestowed to the Food Bank for distribution to hundreds of interrelated, nonprofit organizations with hunger-relief programs benefitting Metro Atlanta and North Georgia citizens.

 

Canstruction Atlanta is seeking individual and corporate sponsors to provide participatory support. Seven sponsorship packages are available in exchange for applicable benefits. Sponsorship levels include “Elite,” “Corporate,” “Platinum,” “Diamond,” “Gold,” “Silver” and “Bronze.” Sponsorships and donations are tax deductible and can be attained through www.canstructionatl.com/sponsors.

“The annual Canstruction Atlanta program and canned food exhibition help enrich the Atlanta-area community and bring together people from different design-oriented industries,” says 2020 Co-Chair James Byers. “Most of all, the program provides a sense of unity which lends to the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s goal of conquering area hunger.”

 

About Canstruction® Atlanta: Canstruction Atlanta is a unique charity which hosts competitions, exhibitions and events showcasing colossal structures made of full cans of food. After the structures are built, the creations go on display free of charge for the public as a giant art exhibition. At the conclusion of the event, all food is donated to local hunger relief organizations. Recognized for commitment to innovation, hunger relief and collaboration, the organization has helped raise more than 25 million pounds of food since 1992. Learn more at www.canstructionatl.com.