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CELEBRATE THE SEASON OF LOVE IN THE HEART OF ATLANTA

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/12/24

Join the 30363 Neighborhood of Atlantic Station for a Lovely Lineup of
Valentine’s Day Bites, Deals and Experiences


 Love is in the air at Atlantic Station’s retail and restaurant district with romantic menus, exclusive shopping deals and heartfelt experiences to celebrate Valentine’s Day. From decadent food and beverage specials at Azotea Cantina and Angry Crab Shack to Galentine’s celebrations at HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern to experiences for the singles “Ready to Mingle” at Atlantic Grill, the 30363 has the perfect lineup of events for an unforgettable experience.

Atlantic Station Valentine’s Day food and beverage offers include:  

  • Angry Crab Shack: Enjoy the “Seafood Boil for Two” on Feb. 14 featuring king crab, shrimp, snow crab, lobster tail and more along with two complimentary glasses of featured wine, handcrafted mocktails or a fountain drink.
  • Atlantic Grill: “Single? And Ready to Mingle?” Join the fun on Feb. 14 for live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., $1 off all glasses of wine and $4 off bottles of wine.
  • Azotea Cantina: Grab some modern Mexico City-inspired cuisine and sip on a Strawberry Kiss, the Valentine’s Day drink special featuring orange liqueur, strawberry syrup, mezcal and more delicious flavors.
  • California Pizza Kitchen: Enjoy a sweat deal for two featuring one appetizer, two entrees and one dessert from Feb. 9 through Feb.14.
  • Gyu-Kaku: Check out the limited-time prix fixe courses and themed desserts from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and have the chance to earn 5% to 20% off a future visit with the Gyu-Kaku app now through Feb. 19.
  • HOBNOB: Enjoy a week of Valentine’s Day experiences, including “Galentine’s Day Ladies Love Trivia,” dinner specials, karaoke and a “Valentine’s Dance Party.”
  • illy:Indulge in sweet-themed treats with the Strawberry White Chocolate and Raspberry Mint Crème Cold Brews and the Strawberry Cheesecake and Strawberry Cream Croissant. Also, grab a Rose Hot Chocolate and Red Velvet Cookie for $5 all month long.
  • Kilwin’s: Pre-order chocolate-covered strawberries for that special someone or pick up a decadent truffle assortment.
  • NaanStop: Check out the “Sweetheart Special,” a $44.99 meal for two, including entrees, rice, naan, samosas, fried brussels sprouts and a bottle of wine.
  • Rosé Bistro & Champagne Bar: Grab the girls and enjoy “Pancakes and Proseccos—Galantine’s Edition” on Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Yard House: Receive a complimentary flute of champagne, rosé and a dessert on Feb. 14.

Atlantic Station Valentine’s Day retail offers include:  

  • Dillard’s: Stop in for a free fragrance engraving on Feb. 10 and enjoy Valentine’s Day gift wrapping for a small charge.
  • Pandora: Buy one get one 50% off on jewelry now through Feb. 14.
  • Sephora: Book a beauty service from Feb. 9 through Feb. 14 and receive a free beauty pouch; Buy one get one 50% off on mascara Feb. 16 through Feb. 18 to celebrate National Lash Day; Earn 500 bonus points as a Beauty Insider when spending $75 or more Feb. 16 through Feb. 23.
  • Victoria’s Secret: Receive a free Valentine’s Day blanket with a $100+ purchase as a rewards member.

The fun doesn’t stop there! Discover modern bowling thrills at Bowlero, delve into mind-bending optical illusions at the Museum of Illusions and catch the latest blockbuster films at Regal Cinemas.

To view the full list of Valentine’s menus and retail offers, please visit here. Offers and participating retailers and tenants are subject to change, and some exclusions may apply. Additional information, interviews + photography available upon request. 

CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AND PROSPERITYTHROUGHOUT FEBRUARY AT ATLANTIC STATION

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/1/24

Experience Lively Events in the Heart of Atlanta, Including the Black History Month Movie Series, 
Lunar New Year Festival, Hello Kitty Café Truck and More!

Food, festivals and returning fan-favorites – What’s not to love? Throughout February, Atlantic Station offers a diverse lineup of activities in celebration of Black History Month, Lunar New Year and the season of love. Ring in the Year of the Dragon with the Lunar New Year Lantern Show and Festival, celebrate Black History Month with the Black History Month Movie Series, say hello to the Hello Kitty Café Truck or pork out at the 12th annual Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival. With experiences you’re sure to love, plan a visit to the Heart of Atlanta for a delightful lineup of ticketed and complementary events this February.

Atlantic Station’s February Calendar of Events includes:

Through Monday, Feb. 12: LUNAR NEW YEAR LANTERN SHOW
Located at Atlantic Green | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT
Experience an enchanting celebration of Lunar New Year featuring lights, music and visuals at the top of every hour from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the Atlantic Green. The nightly show features a beautifully designed, 90-foot-long dragon with over 25,000 lights, known as a Chinese symbol of good fortune, emerging from a cloud of fog near Atlantic Green and over 400 red lanterns illuminating the area for a special lantern show to honor the spiritual tradition that celebrates the reunion of loved ones. Visit here to learn more.

Throughout February: OVERTIME ELITE GAMES
Located at OTE Arena | 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. EDT
Experience thrilling basketball matchups amongst the nation’s top amateur players at Overtime Elite. Launched in 2021, OTE is an alternative option for young players aspiring to make it to the NBA, offering star athletes state-of-the-art training facilities, personalized education, media training and more. Throughout the season, experience exciting activities, including special performances, celebrity guests, surprise giveaways and more! See below for the February schedule and purchase tickets here.
Game Schedule: Thursday, Feb. 1, Friday, Feb. 2, Friday, Feb. 9, Saturday, Feb. 10, Thursday, Feb. 15, Friday, Feb. 16

Thursday, Feb. 8 & Thursday, Feb. 22: BLACK HISTORY MONTH MOVIE SERIES
Located at Atlantic Green | 7 p.m. EDT
Celebrate Black History Month with epic, educational and iconic films! “The Color of Friendship” (2000), a tale about friendship, understanding and the importance of embracing diversity, screens on Thursday, Feb. 8. and “Remember the Titans” (2000), a film that explores the power of unity and triumph over racial divisions through the lens of a high school football team, screens on Thursday, Feb. 22. Bring blankets or chairs and choose a place to sit on the Atlantic Green lawn.
Thursday, Feb. 8 — “The Color of Friendship” (2000)
Thursday, Feb. 22 — “Remember the Titans” (2000)

Saturday, Feb. 10: LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL
Located at Atlantic Green | 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT
Join the Heart of Atlanta in honoring Lunar New Year with a festival full of traditional rituals and fun for the entire family. The festivities include a mesmerizing Lion Dance, a captivating Kung Fu/Tai Chi performance, a symbolic craft station, a numerologist who will make predictions based on your birthdate and much more. Visit here to learn more.

Saturday, Feb. 17: HELLO KITTY CAFÉ TRUCK
Located at West District Avenue | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. EDT
The iconic Hello Kitty Café Truck returns to Atlantic Station. Come say hello and pick up some delicious Hello Kitty-themed treats and merch while supplies last! Please note that the Hello Kitty Café Truck accepts only credit and debit card payments. Visit here to learn more.

Saturday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 18 & Saturday, Feb. 24 through Sunday, Feb. 25: THE SISTAH SHOP BLACK HISTORY MONTH MARKET
Located at Suite 14125 | Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. EDT
Join The Sistah Shop at the #ShopWithSistahs Black History Month Market for an unforgettable shopping experience in the 30363. Celebrating Black History and Black Business, the market will feature over 40 Black woman-owned brands, live music, giveaways, a hot chocolate bar and much more! Visit here to learn more.

Saturday, Feb. 24: BEER, BOURBON AND BBQ FESTIVAL
Located at Pinnacle Lot | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. EDT
Indulge in a barbeque feast at the 12th annual Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival at the Pinnacle Lot! Spend the day outdoors soaking up the pleasures true Southerners live by: beer, bourbon, barbeque, biscuits and bluegrass! The VIP early entry begins at noon, while general admission starts at 2 p.m. Tickets include a souvenir glass and, most importantly, all-you-can-taste samples. Visit here to learn more and purchase tickets.

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 Marks, Tiffany Anderson, Matthew 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.  

THE BATTERY ATLANTA FEBRUARY 2020 ACTIVITIES

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/30/20

Destination shares the love with specials for the local community

Roses are red, violets are blue … The Battery Atlanta has things for the community to do! The lifestyle destination’s restaurants are dishing out a variety of flavors this February – from a seafood series to crave-worthy Cajun dishes to the must-have wine, cheese and chocolate for the holiday. A one-stop date night destination, The Battery Atlanta invites locals to sweeten dinner plans at its intimate restaurants offering prix fix menus. Throughout the month, Atlantans can share their love of sports teams, trivia games and live music with friends and family.

The Battery Atlanta Cornhole League
Every Tuesday at 6 p.m.
A tailgate favorite is now a league of its own! Spectators are encouraged to watch the action and cheer on league participants as they play games leading up to the season’s final tournament. League winners will receive a championship trophy and other prizes.

Wellness Series: Yoga
Monday, February 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Start the week off stress-free at an outdoor yoga class presented by Kaiser Permanente. As part of the Wellness Series at The Battery Atlanta, this free event is open to all ages to relax and unwind on the Plaza Green. Participants are required to bring a mat and encouraged to bring water.

Select Retail/Restaurant Promotions:

Big Game Bash at Sports & Social Atlanta
Sunday, February 2 from 4 – 10 p.m.
Football fanatics are invited to watch the big game and popular commercials on the biggest TV in the Southeast. The football festivities will also include drink specials, enter-to-win themed prizes and more!

Southern Oyster Social at the Garden & Gun Club
Sunday, February 9 from 3 – 6 p.m.
Guests can enhance their palates with the second event of the oyster tasting series, featuring a variety of oysters farmed in the South. This month will feature oysters from Alabama and Florida. Tickets can be purchased at bit.ly/SouthernOysterSocial and include a sampling of raw, grilled, smoked and steamed oysters, a drink and passed hors d’oeuvres.

Charm Your Sweetheart at Cru Food & Wine Bar
Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15
Couples will wine and dine over a romantic, four-course Valentine’s Day dinner. The evening begins with a lobster bisque “tease,” followed by the choice of an appetizer, entrée and dessert for $60 per person.

Terrapin League Night at Sports & Social Atlanta
Friday, February 21 from 8 – 11 p.m.
Assemble the squad for a night of friendly competition, drink specials and live music sponsored by Terrapin Beer Co. Teams can test their knowledge in trivia and go for the gold in ping pong, ski ball, water pong and more for a chance to win prizes and giveaways!

Mardi Gras Live! 2020 at Live! at the Battery Atlanta
Saturday, February 22 from 8 – 11 p.m.
Party goers can groove to live music, indulge in authentic Cajun dishes and drink specials, sip on hurricanes and more at a night full of French Quarter fun. Tickets for Mardi Gras Live! 2020 can be purchased at bit.ly/MardiGrasLive2020.

Fan Friday at Sports & Social Atlanta
Friday, February 28 from 8 – 11 p.m.
The popular sports bar and live entertainment venue shares the love with loyal fans. Guests can enter to win door prizes and giveaways, enjoy VIP drink specials and live music every fourth Friday of the month.

Terrapin Taproom: Trivia @ The Taproom
Thursday, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. on non-gamedays
Gather friends for a night of friendly competition! The trivia game questions will feature a new theme each week. Teams can participate for free in multiple rounds for a chance to win prizes.

Info here: https://batteryatl.com/events-cal/