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DISTILLERY OF MODERN ART EVENTS JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2023

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/16/23

DISTILLERY OF MODERN ART CONTINUES TOP SHELF COMEDY SERIES   

Stand-Up Comedy Show Serving Up Laughs, Cocktails, Art and More    

Thursday, January 19, 2023 From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

– As we enter in to a new year, Distillery of Modern Art continues its Top Shelf Comedy series, a monthly stand-up show featuring the best of Atlanta’s comedians. On Thursday, January 19th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m, host Amy Brown and comedians Amanda Marks, Carlette Jennings and Paul Ollinger will deliver a healthy serving of non stop laughs. Seating is first come, first served, so guests are encouraged to arrive early to grab a craft cocktail and mingle with fellow comedy lovers. Beyond the signature drinks made with in-house spirits, mocktails from Distillery of Modern Art’s zero-proof menu are available for guests as well as snacks, cheese, charcuterie and sweets from The Spotted Trotter. Tickets for Top Shelf Comedy are available for $20 for ages 21 and up. For more information visit or to purchase tickets, visit  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/top-shelf-comedy-at-distillery-of-modern-art-tickets-485444747307 or call  404-482-2663. Distillery of Modern Art is located at 2197 Irvindale Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341. Stay connected on Facebook and on Instagram at @distilleryofmodernart.   

Next Top Shelf Comedy event will be on Feb 23rd!

Photo cred: Sarah Hanna

VALENTINE’S DAY CALLIGRAPHY CLASS

Sun., Feb.. 11, 2-4 p.m.

Tickets above.

Make this Valentine’s Day extra special and gift a hand written love letter. Come alone to learn how to write a letter in modern calligraphy or bring your lover with you as a cute Valentine’s Day activity.

In this class, you’ll learn the basic process of building letters in modern styles with guides, worksheets, and instruction. You’ll also receive a beginner kit of calligraphy materials including a pen holder, nibs, ink, and of course paper. During the last portion of class I’ll walk you through creating a layout for your letter and how to apply the skills you learned to a final piece.

No prior calligraphy experience is necessary. We’ll be covering how to use the materials as well as how to build letters, write words, and layout a final piece of calligraphy.

TICKETS INCLUDE:

  • 2 hours of instruction
  • building letters worksheet
  • guidelines worksheet
  • Valentine’s Day card templates
  • beginner kit (straight holder, 3 starter nibs, 1 pot of black sumi ink, 1 pot of red ink)
  • one mocktail or cocktail

GALENTINE’S DAY COOKIE DECORATING CLASS

Mon., Feb. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Tickets above.

Join Cookies By Jenny for a fun evening of decorating Galentine’s Day cookies at the wonderful Distillery of Modern Art in Chamblee!

Your ticket includes the delicious signature cocktail “Chamblee ’22,” and everything needed to decorate 6 festive cookies.

No experience necessary. Must be 21+

VALENTINE’S DAY COOKING DEMONSTRATION AND TASTING

Tue., Feb. 14, 8-10 p.m.

Tickets above.

Join Chef Naina Bhedwar, Culinary Instructor, Personal Chef and all-round spice expert, for a delicious Valentine’s Day experience at Distillery of Modern Art.

Your palate will be enticed with an entertaining and information-packed Cooking Demonstration and Tasting, featuring both a savory and sweet treat drawing on Chef Naina’s Persian background. Distillery of Modern Art will round out this offering with two beautifully paired cocktails to complete the experience.

Valentine’s Day is all about love so come and share our love for delectable food, refreshing tipples and togetherness!

Tickets are $50/person and include:

Focaccia | saffron cream cheese | delicate pickled vegetables
Persian Love Cake | citrus crème fraiche

Two cocktail samples

(Please note: the menu is vegetarian, and includes eggs, dairy, gluten, and nuts. Dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated).

Distillery Of Modern Art Serves Up Laughs And Cocktails At Top Shelf Comedy Series     

Thursday, February 23, 2023 From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

Distillery of Modern Art’s monthly stand-up comedy series, Top Shelf Comedy, featuring the best of Atlanta’s comedians is back for another round on  Thursday, February 23rd from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Host Amy Brown and comedians Amanda MarksTiffany AndersonMatthew English and Greg Behrens will deliver a healthy serving of non stop laughs at the go-to, anti-infused imbibing destination in the heart of Chamblee.  Seating is first come, first served, so guests are encouraged to arrive early to grab a craft cocktail and mingle with fellow comedy lovers. Beyond the signature drinks made with in-house spirits, mocktails from Distillery of Modern Art’s zero-proof menu are available for guests as well as snacks, cheese, charcuterie and sweets from The Spotted Trotter. Tickets for Top Shelf Comedy are available for $20 for ages 21 and up. For more information visit or to purchase tickets, visit  https://distilleryofmodernart.com/our-events/ or call  404-482-2663. Distillery of Modern Art is located at 2197 Irvindale Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341. Stay connected on Facebook and on Instagram at @distilleryofmodernart.   

Sip, Shop and Raise a Glass to Reading With New Seasonal Cocktails At Distillery Of Modern Art

Saturday, February 25, 2023 From 6 p.m to 9 p.m. 

Join Distillery of Modern Art on Friday, February 25, 2023 for the next Boozy Book Fair with Read It Again Bookstore. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m, book lovers are invited to browse a carefully curated selection of titles and enjoy handcrafted signature and seasonal cocktails, charcuterie from The Spotted Trotter, sweets created by JARDí chocolates, and more. Guests can also view the newest exhibit featuring works from local artists Amber Turner and Barry Duperon and pick up gifts for cocktail enthusiasts including bottles of artisan spirits to take home, cocktail shakers, Glencairn glass sets and more. Admission is free.  For more information, visit  https://distilleryofmodernart.com/our-events/ or call  404-482-2663. Distillery of Modern Art is located at 2197 Irvindale Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341. Stay connected on Facebook and on Instagram at @distilleryofmodernart.  

CITY WINERY ATLANTA HOLIDAY EVENTS 2019

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/24/19

City Winery, the restaurant, urban winery, private event space and intimate music venue, has released its December lineup of culinary and beverage events at the popular Atlanta location in Ponce City Market. Atlantans and visitors alike can take advantage of an array of mouthwatering opportunities including plenty of wine sampling opportunities to enjoy on cold winter nights.

On December 10th, Atlanta can visit the Tasting Room at City Winery for Lift Your Spirits, An Elevated Tasting Featuring Compass Box Scotch. Guests will enjoy Limited Edition Blended Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Compass Box. Compass Box is based on the lost model of the Scotch whisky blending house.

Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 plus applicable fees. 

On December 17th, Atlanta can visit the Tasting Room at City Winery for Lift your Spirits, An Elevated Tasting Featuring ASW Distillery. With family roots in Ireland, France and England and more locally in Athens Georgia, Jim Chasteen, Charlie Thompson and Justin Manglitz, began ASW Distillery because of their passion for spirits “crafted with character”. The range of whiskies demonstrates individuality and true whiskey craftmanship.

Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 plus applicable fees.

On December 18th, Ponce City Market’s Posman Books and City Winery team up to host Books & Booze to host a spirited discussion among literature fanatics. December’s book discussion is centered around Beartown by Fredrik Backman.

Starts at 7 p.m. $10 RSVP goes towards food & beverage.

On December 19th, Atlanta can visit City Winery for City Winery Explorer Series Featuring Wines of Casa Rojo Winery. At Casa Rojo, wine is seen as the expression of a family, a land, a climate, and ultimately of an origin. Wines will be tasted from the varied regions throughout Spain.

Starts 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 plus applicable fees.

Atlanta can visit City Winery on December 21st for City Winery’s Holiday Cookie Decorating Party. Guests will receive a choice of hot chocolate or mulled wine, cookies and decorating materials. Wine tastings will also be offered, and City Winery wines will be available for purchase. Cheese and charcuterie will be provided.

Starts at 1 p.m. Tickets are $30 plus applicable fees. 

Stanky Wine, a Dirty South Hip Hop Natural Wine Bar pop-up, will throw The Stanky Stomp, a Day-Time Dance Party on December 22nd at City Winery. This day-time dance party will feature tastings of 25 wines, small bites, and a live DJ.

Starts 1 p.m. Tickets are $50 plus applicable fees.

On December 23rd, City Winery will explore holiday wine pairings with classic foods of the season during City Winery Holiday Wine Pairing. City Winery chefs will prepare traditional holiday dishes while Sommeliers will explain how to enhance meals with ideal wine pairings. This will be a great opportunity for guests to make new friends and get an early start to the Holiday season.

Starts 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 plus applicable fees.