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STEAMHOUSE LOUNGE PRESENTS THE 37TH ANNUAL OYSTERFEST FEBRUARY 22 AND 23, 2025

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/29/25

Join Atlanta’s Original Oysterfest in Midtown for Two Days of Live Music, Cold Brews, Fresh Seafood and More

Tickets On Sale Now

Shell-ebrate good times, c’mon, as the OG Steamhouse Lounge Oysterfest returns to Midtown Atlanta for its 37th year on Saturday, February 22nd, and Sunday, February 23rd. Produced by Rival Entertainment, seafood fanatics are in for a dream weekend with heaping buckets of fresh roasted oysters, chargrilled oysters on the half-shell topped with garlic and parmesan, Steamhouse’s legendary lobster bisque, fried oyster po’boys, ice-cold beer, cocktails, and much more.

Located just two blocks from the Steamhouse Lounge’s iconic beach house on the corner of 11th and West Peachtree, Atlanta’s original Oysterfest will showcase musical talent from across the country in perfect tune with the vibe and soul of Atlanta’s favorite street party. Artists performing over the weekend include Davis & The Love, Dumpstaphunk, Francisco Vidal, The Happy Hour, Kranberries, The Nth Power, Smokey Jones and The 3 Dollar Pistols, and Sucker Punch.

Weekend tickets to the 37th annual Steamhouse Lounge Oysterfest are on sale now for $25, plus fees, and include two days of live music. Fresh oysters, seafood from the Louisiana Gulf Coast, Steamhouse’s legendary lobster bisque, and beverages are available for purchase at bars and stations throughout the festival grounds. Single-day tickets are available for Sunday at $20, plus fees. Advance tickets, displayed on smartphones, allow for express entry lanes and are available at www.steamhouselounge.com. The event is for ages 21 and up. Festival goers under 21 are permitted when accompanied by an adult 25 or older. All attendees over 12 are required to have a ticket for entry. Oysterfest is cashless; all transactions at the gates, bars, and restaurants will only accept credit or debit cards. Oysterfest encourages its patrons to be responsible and take MARTA to the 10th Street Midtown Station for maximum fun.

The 37th Annual Steamhouse Lounge Oysterfest benefits the Atlanta Leadership Club, which empowers strong leaders from underserved Atlanta communities, Shells To Shore, an Athens-based oyster shell recycling project, and Giving Kitchen, who provide emergency assistance for food service workers through financial support and a network of community resources.

JINGLE ALL THE WAY TO VESPER’S OLD FASHIONED HOLIDAY PARTY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 12/7/24

Enjoy a Merry Bash Featuring Festive Cocktails and Bites, An Ugly Sweater Contest, Special Prizes & More 

Wednesday, December 18th Starting at 5 p.m.

On December 18th, starting at 5 p.m., Vesper is decking the halls for a spirited bash like no other with its inaugural Old Fashioned Holiday Party. Inspired by timeless holiday traditions, this merry soirée will blend cozy classics with a twist, featuring cocktails like the decadent Mint Chocolate Old Fashioned and other jolly creations to keep the magic flowing. For those who prefer their cheer without the spirits, a curated selection of zero-proof options will be available, all set to the soundtrack of classic holiday tunes. Festive attire is encouraged, with an Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest offering the chance to win prizes, plus surprise giveaways throughout the night. Whether naughty or nice, everyone’s name is on this year’s guest list. Vesper is located on the Atlanta BeltLine in Glenwood Park at 924 Garrett St. Suite D, Atlanta, GA 30316. Must be 21+ to attend. For more information, visit www.vesperatl.com or call 404.936.6902. 

THE OFFICE BAR TO HOST UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATER PARTY IN MIDTOWN ATLANTA

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 12/3/24

Get in the holiday spirit with an ugly sweater contest, festive drinks, live music and more

‘Tis the season to break out your holiday worst and head to The Office Bar for its annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Party! The Midtown Atlanta community is invited to join The Office Bar on Dec. 16 for a jolly good time complete with festive cocktails, live music by local musician Ethel and plenty of holiday cheer. Additionally, one sweater will be crowned the ugliest of them all for a grand prize.

New to the menu for the holidays, The Office Bar is serving up a “Sugar Plum Spritz” featuring Kusha Plum Sake, Trimbach Mirabelle Eau de Vie, lemon juice, Peychaud’s bitters and sparkling wine, along with the “Mistletoe Margarita” with Don Fulano Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, cranberry liquor and sour lime cordial.

Ticket purchase is not necessary. Seating is first come, first serve and guests can RSVP HERE

FOGÓN AND LIONS BRINGS HOLIDAY CHEER TO DOWNTOWN ALPHARETTA 

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/14/24

Chef Julio Delgado’s Spanish-Latin Restaurant Unveils a Spirited Lineup of Seasonal Festivities

This holiday season, Fogón and Lions brings festive cheer to Downtown Alpharetta with a vibrant lineup of celebrations including pre-Thanksgiving festivities, Nochebuena on Christmas Eve, Black Friday deals, a jubilant New Year’s Eve party to ring in 2025 and more. Known for its lively ambiance in the heart of Downtown Alpharetta, the Spanish-Latin restaurant invites guests to join in on seasonal, spirited fun for all. 

PRE-THANKSGIVING FESTIVITIES

On Sunday, November 24, guests are invited to join the restaurant for Friendsgiving at Fogón complete with $25 bottomless wine and sangria all day long. Additionally, for folks searching for pre-Thanksgiving plans, Fogón and Lions will host a Thanksgiving Eve celebration on Wednesday, November 27 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Dance the night away with live entertainment in the heart of Alpharetta and prepare for a bountiful, blessed Thanksgiving holiday.

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS

On November 29, celebrate Black Friday and unwind after a busy Thanksgiving with an all-day Happy Hour at Fogón and Lions. Guests can forgo the holiday shopping chaos and enjoy happy hour pricing on cocktails and tapas, gathering with friends and family to savor customer favorites like the Avocado Margarita and House Sangria for only $7 each. As an added holiday treat, guests who purchase a $100 gift card to Fogón and Lions will receive a $20 discount during the restaurant’s Black Friday promotion. Get a head start on holiday gifting and give loved ones, coworkers or anyone on the nice list the gift of choice. This deal is valid through Christmas Eve valid through December 31 using the promo code “blackfriday” at checkout, linked here.   

UGLY SWEATER PARTY

Visit Fogón and Lions on Saturday, December 14 for its first-ever Ugly Sweater Party during dinner service. Guests sporting their favorite (or tackiest) holiday attire will receive 50% off their first house margarita. 

‘SALSA CLAUS’ NIGHT

Fogón and Lions’ second annual ‘Salsa Claus’ celebration will be held on Saturday, December 21, from 7:30-10:30 PM. Join the restaurant for a lively holiday event featuring live music, extravagant decor and a special visit from the charming – and occasionally mischievous – Santa Claus himself. 

CHRISTMAS CENA LATINA

This December, Fogón and Lions will host a festive celebration of holiday flavors with Christmas Cena Latina, a weekly event held every Sunday night throughout the month. Guests will experience the warmth of the holiday season through family-style feasts showcasing traditional dishes from across Spain and Latin America.

NOCHEBUENA CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION

Guests are invited to gather their loved ones at Fogón and Lions this Christmas Eve for a memorable Nochebuena celebration. Nochebuena, which translates to “good night” in Spanish, refers to the traditional Christmas Eve celebration observed by Latinx, Spanish and Filipinx people around the world. Savor a special holiday menu inspired by the vibrant flavors of Latin America, complemented by live tunes, Flamenco dancing and deals on bottles of Coquito Don Polo. Start a new holiday tradition with the warmth of family and friends at Fogón and Lions.

Coquito Don Polo, the restaurant’s ever-popular Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog with Rum, will be bottled, labeled and sold again this holiday season. The signature libation makes the quintessential housewarming gift for any holiday party. Stop by Fogón and Lions to purchase Coquito Don Polo for $8/glass and $40/bottle.  

Stay tuned for additional information regarding Fogón and Lions’ third annual New Year’s Eve Celebration, kicking off 2025 with live music and dancing, an abundant holiday buffet and champagne to toast the new year. Tickets will be available for purchase via the Fogón and Lions website.

For more information and to make a reservation, please visit Resy. Reservations can also be made by calling (770) 676-9133. Be sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook for the latest updates.

BOWED TIED BASH 2024

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/6/24

Date Night Dance Party 

November 22nd, 2024 | The Vinyl Room, Center Stage Atlanta 

On November 22nd, join us at The Vinyl Room inside Center Stage for the Bow Tied Bash, the ultimate date night dance party for couples! Presented by Completely Celebrated, this event is designed for couples looking for a fun-filled, memorable night without the late-night drag. The best part: the proceeds of all ticket sales will be donated to Atlanta Community Food Bank. 

Couples can dress up, enjoy dinner at a nearby restaurant, and arrive early to enjoy cocktails starting at 7 PM. Then, from 8 PM to 11 PM, The Bow Tied DJ will take over with a three-hour set filled with throwback hits, singalong favorites, and feel-good anthems—guaranteed to get everyone on the dance floor. 

Like the best wedding receptions, this night will be filled with dancing and unforgettable moments. Couples are encouraged to invite their friends and get ready to make new memories at Bow Tied Bash! Tickets start at $20 for General Admission and $35 for VIP, which includes one hour early entry and a complimentary beverage at the bar. 

For more details and to purchase tickets, visit BowTiedBash.com

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OVERSTORY ROOFTOP BAR PRESENTS A HOLIDAY COCKTAIL CLASS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/27/24

Patrons Invited to Craft Seasonal Cocktails for Holiday Entertaining 

Overstory Rooftop Bar is thrilled to host an exclusive Holiday Cocktail Class on Sunday, November 10th from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.  As the most wonderful time of the year approaches, guests are invited to refine their mixology skills and learn how to craft two of Overstory’s signature holiday cocktails. 

Guided by Food and Beverage Director Ashley Castillo, participants will learn how to create the Winter Chill and the Fall Spritz (NA). Both cocktails are thoughtfully designed to showcase seasonal flavors and can be easily batched, making them perfect for holiday gatherings. Throughout this hands-on experience, guests will explore seasonal ingredients, refine their cocktail-crafting techniques and gain valuable presentation tips, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere at Overstory. 

Tickets are available for purchase HERE. Please note that attendees must be 21+.

IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME FOR A BEER! WESTSIDE MOTOR LOUNGE PRESENTS WESTSIDE SLEIGH RIDE, NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 31

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/11/24

The Immersive Holiday Pop-Up Experience Returns, Featuring Special DJ Performances, Live Music, Disco Santa, Dancing Elves, Grinch Dance-Off, Holiday Cocktails and More

Westside Motor Lounge’s West Bar Available for Private Parties


The holiday season just got a whole lot merrier as Westside Motor Lounge returns with its immersive holiday pop-up experience—Westside Sleigh Ride. Beginning Saturday, November 30th, and running through December 31st, this festive extravaganza is the ultimate destination for holiday fun in Atlanta. With cozy fire pits, seasonal cocktails, pop-up food vendors, and an entertainment lineup filled with DJs and live performances, Westside Sleigh Ride is the perfect destination for holiday cheer, whether celebrating with family or escaping them. This year’s festivities include everything from live DJ sets and music to special appearances by Disco Santa, dancing elves, and even a Grinch Dance-Off for those looking to stir up a little holiday mischief. 


Westside Motor Lounge’s West Bar is also available for private party bookings throughout the holiday season. The space accommodates 30 to 60 guests, offering a dedicated bartender, tunes, and TVs, with both indoor and outdoor seating. For booking details, email events@westsidemotorlounge.com. Larger parties can be accommodated upon request.


These not-so-silent nights, and every night of Westside Sleigh Ride, will be happening Wednesdays through Sundays, from 5 pm until midnight on weekdays and 12 pm until midnight on weekends, beginning November 30, 2024. Westside Motor Lounge is located at 725 Echo St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. For more information, visit www.westsidemotorlounge.com or call 678-388-9536. Stay connected on Instagram at www.instagram.com/westside_motor_lounge and Facebook at  www.facebook.com/westsidemotorlounge

CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN AT THE OFFICE BAR’S BOO’S BASH

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/11/24

Get in the spooky spirit with festive drinks, cocktail specials, live music and more

 Join The Office Bar in Midtown Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. for a spooktacular Halloween Boo’s Bash! The Midtown community is invited to enjoy festive cocktails, scary good drink specials, live music and so much more. Guests are encouraged to wear their best Halloween costumes to receive a complimentary house wine or beer.

New to the menu, The Office Bar is serving up the “Bad Brains” cocktail, featuring a mix of vodka, lime juice, house-made grenadine and a splash of Bailey’s Irish Cream, and the Officeween Burger, featuring a double beef patty, american cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, honey and roasted pepper mayo on a black brioche bun served with sweet potato fries on the side. The Officeween Burger is available throughout October while the “Bad Brains” cocktail is exclusively served from Oct. 25 to 31. Reservations for Boo’s Bash are not required and seating is first come, first serve. 

To learn more about The Office Bar and to view the full menu, visit the website.

SLAW HALLOWEEN BRAWL 2024

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/12/24

GLOW-like Charity Benefit Embraces Cosplay for a Cause

(Atlanta, Georgia) With glitz and glam, SLAW – Southern Ladies Arm Wrestling will hold their Halloween Brawl on October 19th at Wild Heaven West End Brewery & Gardens.

Essentially, the show is like GLOW, but with arm wrestling. 8 ladies compete in full wrestling persona costumes for charity, with one contestant winning the MVP award for raising the most money for the cause, and one contestant winning a championship belt for being the top arm wrestler. The audience trades in their ticketed donation at entry for “SLAW Bucks”, a Monopoly-like currency that they use to bid on which wrestler they think will win. SLAW raised $5,000 in gross proceeds at our first event for Project Safe, an anti-domestic violence charity, and plan on future events for 2024/2025 to be larger scale. With contestants of all walks of life, SLAW embraces a spirit of fun, collaboration, and levity.


Having recently performed at Dragoncon, SLAW’s hype band Vision Video will be playing 80’s-00’s pop song covers as the wrestlers’ introduction music. Led by Dusty Gannon (aka Goth Dad), the goth rock band is high-energy and pays homage to horror. SLAW spotlights Georgia businesses with sponsorships from Topo Chico, Wild Heaven Beer, M3 Yoga, Odyssey Jiu-Jitsu, Good Word Brewing, and others. 


Each event benefits a different women-initiated and women’s causes charity. The October 19th beneficiary is the Southeast Coalition of Psychedelic Practitioners, a female-founded non-profit that serves 4 million veterans with PTSD in the South across six states (please see below for statistics regarding the services they provide).

SLAW is based on an event in the founder’s hometown of Charlottesville, VA that has been running for over 15 years and raised over $100,000 for charity. “It meant the absolute world to me, especially in 2016/2017, to see the city come out in droves and be able to cheer on women at an event that was lighthearted and fun on its face, but directly supported local charities for causes that were suddenly in danger of being upended in our society at large. You could feel an electricity, it gave a lot of people an outlet and way to feel impactful,” Gentry said. “We want this to be a really fun cause that is about just empowering women and making them feel strong and seen, and just to have a great time. It’s supposed to be a friendly environment that’s really approachable. We want people to be proud of the hand they had in helping a local charity.”

Veteran PTSD Assistance Statistics:

13 million people in the US have PTSD, and tend to be co-diagnosed with depressive and/or anxiety disorders. PTSD radiates laterally in families, and forward in generations (most veterans come from military families that have served, affecting multigenerational trauma), and veteran suicides were reported in 2023 to have risen by 25%. 

MDMA-AT (Assisted Therapy) has been submitted to the FDA for approval with research showing an 86% efficacy in PTSD treatment. There are minimal side effects and are effective when antidepressants haven’t worked for many clients. 89% of participants in Ketamine assisted therapy sessions reported improvement in their depression and anxiety symptoms after 4 sessions, and 62% no longer reported suicidal ideation. It will likely be approved for medicinal purposes at the federal level by the end of 2024.

Insurance will not cover these treatments, and the cost is exorbitant. The South is among the lowest areas of economic status in the country, and those with PTSD often have difficulty with job security, relationships, community support, and stability. The Southeast Coalition of Psychedelic Practitioners helps raise and distribute funds for those seeking clinical therapy, with 80% of the pooled funds funneled to the financial cost of individual psychedelic-assisted therapy, and 20% to be provided to therapists seeking assistance with training that facilitates psychedelic-assisted therapy. Types of training include but are not limited to: Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Somatic-Informed Therapy models, and Trauma-Informed Therapy models. 

WILD HEAVEN BEER HOSTS FUNKTOBERFEST TO CELEBRATE THE WEST END’S FIFTH ANNIVERSARY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/9/24

Join the Party and Enjoy Groovy Music, Funky Brews and Exciting Surprises 

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Nothing screams “Happy Birthday” like an all-out bash, and Wild Heaven Beer is pulling out all the stops as it celebrates five fantastic years on Atlanta’s West End. On Saturday, September 21st, Wild Heaven West End is throwing the ultimate Funktoberfest— a heartfelt celebration to thank their West End community with top-notch brews, irresistible beats, and unbeatable vibes. Kicking off the festivities, Clutch Co. is bringing the funk with a special market for guests to shop and enjoy sound stylings from a live DJ and sax player from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This free-to-attend event will also feature electrifying live music from a stellar lineup of artists, including The Compartmentalizationalists and Solid State Radio. For beer aficionados and casual sippers, there will be plenty of brews to rave about, including seriously funky beer specials; explorers can indulge in $15 flights of five beers, sampling Wild Heaven’s finest creations. To top it all off, Wild Heaven has a big surprise on tap— the release of two new special beers bound to delight. Catch the excitement at this epic celebration of five years of West End charm at Wild Heaven. Wild Heaven Beer West End is at 1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. Stay connected on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beerwildheaven or on Instagram at @wildheavenwestend.