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POND HEADLINING ATLANTA AT TERMINAL WEST ON JULY 10

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/15/26

Before they kick off a run of support dates for Djo, they’ll kick things off at Terminal West on July 10 and I wanted to make sure you had it on your radar for coverage! The tour supports their new album Terrestrials which will be released next Friday.

Pond are one of the most versatile, inquisitive, and accomplished bands in the psychedelic rock vanguard. Made up of Nicholas Allbrook, Jay Watson, Joseph Ryan, James Ireland, and Jamie Terry, Pond was formed in 2010 in Fremantle, Western Australia. However, it wasn’t until the release of their 2013 record Beard, Wives, Denim that Pond went from a group of musicians and friends to an internationally touring band.

Today, Pond boasts an impressive catalog of recorded music, spanning ten critically-acclaimed albums. Since its beginnings, Pond’s prowess in the live arena has also been well documented. Sharing the stage with artists such as Flaming Lips, Queens of the Stone Age, Arctic Monkeys and more, they have also been on major festival lineups worldwide like Glastonbury, Coachella, Splendour in the Grass, and The Great Escape.

Like much of the Pond catalogue, Terrestrials is a record of people and place, of exploring the identity of each, as well as where and how they intersect and interact. Extractive capitalism, power dynamics, inequality, indigenous incarceration, eccentric outcasts, fire and water, diesel and dust, unity and division, blood and bauxite, unborn tomorrows and dead yesterdays – it’s all there. Terrestrials twitches with the desperation of people and planet on the brink, but ultimately bets on the beauty of both to prevail.

THE OFFICE BAR KICKS OFF A SUMMER OF SOCCER, SIPS, AND HOLIDAY SPECIALS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/15/26

The Midtown restaurant’s June lineup is packed with nonstop food and beverage specials, happy hour DJ sets and a block-wide soccer party 

Located in the lobby of 1105 West Peachtree in Midtown Atlanta, The Office Bar is preparing for an action-packed, sports-crazy month with nonstop activations and specials to keep the fun rolling. Between a passport-centered block party for the global soccer tournament, delicious cocktails for June holidays and two special appearances by Google engineer-turned-DJ, DJ Doollee, there is no end to the festivities at The Office Bar as the summer begins.

The Office Bar’s June lineup is outlined below:

Flavors of Spain/Stadium Midtown

From June 11–July 19, Stadium Midtown is the go-to match-day watch experience happening in the heart of Midtown. Inspired by the global spirit of the tournament, Stadium Midtown will transform 1105 West Peachtree into a block-wide celebration with team-inspired venues, match-day specials and a shared passport experience with three participating restaurants: The Office Bar, representing Spain; Emilio’s Tacos & Tequila, representing Mexico; and McCray’s Tavern, representing Morocco.

During the Stadium Midtown activation from June to July, The Office Bar will launch its “Flavors of Spain” menu to show off pride for Team Spain during the tournament. Menu items will include:

  • Tortilla Española ($16): golden potato, organic egg, red onion, piquillo, sweet and smoked paprika aioli and crispy jamón serrano.
  • Mushroom Gratin ($15): woodland mushroom, cream sauce, herbs, manchego cheese, crostini and crumbled citrus.
  • Spanish Chorizo & Potato Croquette ($14): hot sauce and garlic aioli.
  • Red Card Negroni ($18): Nolet’s Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth and orange peel.
  • El Capitan (White Negroni) ($18): Nolet’s Gin, Suze, Lillet Blanc and lemon twist.
  • Sangria de la Roja ($16): Red wine, orange juice, brandy and assorted fruit garnish.
  • White Wave Sangria ($16): White wine, Peach Schnapps, pineapple juice and mint garnish.

For more information, visit the event website.

Frequency Fridays

Friday, June 12 and Friday, June 26

Frequency Friday is officially in session! We’re turning up the energy every other Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. with rotating sounds by DJ Doollee. Expect themed cocktails, elevated bites and a soundtrack that keeps things moving from first pour to last call. See you on the frequency! For more information, visit the event page.

Juneteenth Cocktail Special

Friday, June 19

To celebrate Juneteenth, The Office Bar will offer its “Juneteenth Mule” ($16), with Uncle Nearest Bourbon, ginger beer, fresh lime juice and simple syrup, garnished with fresh blackberries, strawberries and mint leaves.

Father’s Day Specials

Sunday, June 21 

Treat Dad to a week of epic, mouth-watering eats at The Office Bar! From June 15–June 21, enjoy exclusive Father’s Day food specials, with each hearty meal perfectly paired with a draft beer in a complimentary The Office Bar souvenir cup. Specials include:

  • The Boss Burger ($20): Double smashed patty, roasted jalapeño aioli, cheddar cheese, caramelized onion, pickle and lettuce on a brioche bun, served with fries.
  • Cowboy Burger ($20): Double smashed patty, bourbon aioli, bacon jam, crispy onion, muenster cheese, cabbage and Texas BBQ on a brioche bun, served with fries.
  • Daddy’s Loaded Fries ($20): House chili, crispy bacon, pickled jalapeño and cheddar cheese.

Seating is first-come, first-served. For more information, visit the event page. 

Wimbledon Cocktail Special

Thursday, July 9–Sunday, July 12

For those stopping by to catch the semi-final and final matches during The Wimbledon Championships, The Office Bar is serving up its Honey Deuce ($14), featuring Ketel One Vodka, lemon juice, raspberry syrup, honey syrup and soda water. 

WIDOWSPEAK AT THE EARL ON JUNE 23RD

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/14/26

WIDOWSPEAK

SHARE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “SOFT COVER”

NEW ALBUM ROSES OUT JUNE 5TH 

VIA CAPTURED TRACKS

US HEADLINE TOUR THIS SUMMER + 

UK/EU TOUR THIS WINTER

Coming to Atlanta on June 23rd at the Earl

NYC duo Widowspeak have shared “Soft Cover,” the third single from their highly anticipated new album Roses, due out June 5th via Captured Tracks. The track is achingly gorgeous, featuring one of the album’s most sweeping hooks, buoyed by a driving rhythm section and vocalist Molly Hamilton’s saccharine voice. 

“Soft Cover” is about infatuation: wanting and daydreaming about someone as you’re going about your day… even if, and maybe especially if, you’ve been with them a long time,” says Hamilton. “We brought in a Rhodes for this one, so it came in a car from Athens, then took a boat, then a donkey carried it up to the studio,” Hamilton adds, describing the unique recording conditions they experienced at the Old Carpet Factory on the Greek island Hydra.

The longtime duo of Hamilton and Robert Earl Thomas, Roses arrives as Widowspeak’s seventh album. One of many bands to crop up in a fertile New York City music scene over 16 years ago, they started out shuffling gear between venues now-since shuttered (Glasslands, Cake Shop, 285 Kent, Death By Audio to name a few) and their practice space in Monster Island Basement (now a Trader Joe’s). Widowspeak is now a married couple, working day jobs in their own off-season. Robert is a carpenter, Molly a waitress. Roses is populated not with dramatic overtures but with the backdrop of the minutiae and repetition of daily acts.  Small observations before, during, and after work: the ritual of pouring water for customers, catching a cold on your day off.  Daydreaming about winning the lottery, or maybe realizing you already won.

They recorded the album last January at a studio on the Greek island Hydra, tucked away in an old house upon the village’s steep hills.  It’s quiet there in winter, when the tourists have all gone home. Longtime touring members Willy Muse, John Andrews, and Noah Bond serve here as the players.  Roses was then taken home and slowly, lightly tinkered with, before being deftly mixed by Alex Farrar at Drop of Sun Studios, and mastered by Greg Obis at Chicago Mastering. 

“The video is the last in the world of the trilogy, where the Singing Telegram Girl is dreaming about an idealized Renaissance Faire Guy while waiting around, reading a pulpy novel,” shares Hamilton. “Rob was incredibly enthusiastic about this one because he loves medieval history and we got to pick out some fun costumes from Adele’s of Hollywood.  He’s a star!”

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The band announced Roses with lead single “If You Change,” a song that captures everything that’s made the long-running group a staying force, from its breezy guitars to the impossibly rich chorus, there’s a timeless quality imbued with the twang of a Lynchian roadhouse band. The single was praised by Stereogum, Consequence, Brooklyn Vegan, Rolling Stone, Under the Radar + more.  Recently they shared “No Driver,” a lush and widescreen pop gem complete with a blistering guitar lead that feels like an instant classic.

The band recently announced a run of US tour dates this Summer, kicking off in their hometown of New York and crossing the country, concluding on the West Coast. This winter they’ll embark on a run of UK & EU dates kicking off in November and taking them through mid-December. 

Tour Dates

Tickets

June 16th – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

June 18th – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s

June 19th – Washington DC @ DC9

June 20th – Mount Solon, VA @ Red Wing Roots Festival

June 22nd – Raleigh, NC @ Pour House

June 23rd – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl

June 24th – Nashville, TN @ Third Man Blue Room

June 26th – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St. Entry

June 27th – Milwaukee, WI @ The Argo

June 28th – Chicago, IL @ Schubas

June 30th – Ferndale, MI @ Magic Bag

July 1st – Toronto, ON @ Sound Garage

July 2nd – Montreal, QC @ L’Esco

July 3rd – Boston, MA @ Arts at the Armory

July 30th – Seattle, WA @ Barboza

July 31st – Aug 2nd – Happy Valley, OR @ Pickathon (Festival)

Aug 4th – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill

Aug 7th – Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room

Aug 8th – Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room

Aug 9th – Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar

Aug 11th – Santa Fe, NM @ Tumbleroot Brewery

Aug 12th – Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive

Aug 14th – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge (Psych Lake City Festival)

Aug 15th – Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club

Aug 16th – Spokane, WA @ The District

Nov 12th – Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club

Nov 13th – Dublin, IE @ Workmans Club

Nov 15th – Glasgow, UK @ The Rum Shack

Nov 16th – Manchester, UK @ YES (Pink Room)

Nov 17th – London, UK @ Scala

Nov 18th – Lille, FR @ La Bulle

Nov 19th – Paris, FR @ LePopUp!

Nov 22nd – Milan, IT @ Arci Bellezza

Nov 23rd – Zurich, CH @ Bogen F

Nov 24th – Munich, DE @ Milla

Nov 25th – Salzburg, AT @ Rockhouse

Nov 27th – Prague, CZ @ Café V Lese

Nov 29th – Warsaw, PL @ Chmury

Dec 1st – Berlin, DE @ Frannz Club

Dec 2nd – Hamburg, DE @ Hebebuhne

Dec 3rd – Malmö, SE @ Plan B

Dec 4th – Gothenburg, SE @ Pustervik

Dec 5th – Stockholm, SE @ Hus 7

Dec 6th – Oslo, NO @ John Dee

Dec 7th – Copenhagen, DK @ Rust

Dec 9th – Utrecht, NL @ DB’s

Dec 10th – Kortrijk, BE @ Wilde Westen

Dec 11th – Hasselt, BE @ AFF

Dec 13th – Tilburg, NL @ Hall of Fame

Across the ten tracks that make up Roses, intimate spaces and stages of love are captured with a nostalgic, vaseline-coated lens. If music can simultaneously be naturalistic and noir, saturated and lush, that is Widowspeak.  This is a band that knows how to set a scene. 

There’s dream and power pop, a little Stones, maybe some Petty, open and languid ballads with the twang of a Lynchian roadhouse band… Perhaps you hear REM, Yo La Tengo or Cat Power. A little Neil Young in Hamilton’s references to working at the diner.  The magic of the band is, still and always, the interplay between Molly and Robert in their two leading roles: her languid, textured voice and his visceral guitar playing. And as producer, Robert captures the ephemeral magic of a band finding a song in the studio: something that still bears traces of the directness of Molly’s voice memos and the dense guitar tapestries of the demos. The rough-hewn marks of the tools are still evident, the noise kept in.  

“Can’t hold too tight or I’ll have nothing, Like a candy melts in your hand.” As the album closer  “Hourglass” contemplates the fleeting nature of something, anything, it illustrates what is most true about Widowspeak.   At the heart of it, their music is special because it is real: most of all for the people making it. Fragile and temporary, and worthwhile… like love itself. 

JOHN MELLENCAMP SETS LANDMARK DANCING WORDS TOUR – THE GREATEST HITS – ATLANTA ON AUGUST 1 AT AMERIS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/14/26

EXPANSIVE 19-DATE TOUR TAKING PLACE

ACROSS U.S. THIS SUMMER 2026

PERFORMING HIS MOST BELOVED SONGS FOR THE

 FIRST TIME IN MANY YEARS

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW. MELLENCAMP.COM

John Mellencamp will embark on a landmark tour this summer—Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits will take place across 19 U.S. cities. The tour, produced by Live Nation, marks the first time Mellencamp will be performing all his most beloved songs in a single night, some of which haven’t been played live in many years.

Watch the cinematic tour trailer featuring Sean Penn HERE.

Citi is the official card of John Mellencamp Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, January 20 at 10 A.M. local time until Thursday, January 22 at 10 P.M. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Tickets will be available starting with Citi presale, and additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, January 23 at 10 A.M. local time at Mellencamp.com.

Mellencamp’s Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, invitation to the pre-show Scarecrow VIP Lounge, autographed VIP tour poster, specially designed gift item & more. For more information, visit vipnation.com

Poised to be one of the most anticipated tours of the summer, fans can expect to hear Mellencamp’s best known songs including “Pink Houses,” “Jack and Diane,” “Small Town,” “Hurts So Good,” “Authority Song,” “Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First),” as well as beloved tracks that he hasn’t performed live in ten plus years, including “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.,” “I Need a Lover,” “Wild Nights,” “Ain’t Even Done With the Night” among other long unplayed gems. 

Dancing Words Tour – The Greatest Hits kicks off July 10 and brings Mellencamp and his band to major markets and iconic venues across the U.S., including Hollywood Bowl, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Xfinity Center and more. The Indiana-native will also be stopping at Indianapolis’ Ruoff Music Center. Complete list of dates below.

Mellencamp’s previous tour, the massive “Live and In Person 2023,” saw sold-out dates across the U.S. and a host of critical praise, leading to its expansion with “Live and In Person 2024” in 27 additional cities. Forbes praised the run, saying “…it doesn’t appear that Mellencamp has any intention of slowing down or abandoning his trademark feistiness.” Additionally, The Chicago Tribune noted, “Identity, pride, purpose, trust, understanding: These motifs coursed through Mellencamp’s narratives.”

Mellencamp is one of the most highly respected singer-songwriters of his generation, with a career in music spanning five decades. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is a recipient of the John Steinbeck Award, ASCAP Foundation’s Champion Award, Woody Guthrie Award, Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award and, more recently, the Founders Award, the top honor assigned by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. He is also one of the most successful live concert performers in the world. The social activism reflected in his songs helped catalyze Farm Aid, a concert series and organization created by Mellencamp, Willie Nelson and Neil Young in 1985 to address the struggle of American family farmers.

JOHN MELLENCAMP

DANCING WORDS TOUR — THE GREATEST HITS

July 10—Grand Rapids, MI—Acrisure Amphitheater

July 11—Tinley Park, IL—Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

July 13—Kansas City, MO—Morton Amphitheater

July 14—Shakopee, MN—Mystic Lake Amphitheater

July 16—Clarkston, MI—Pine Knob Music Theatre

July 18—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center

July 19—Cincinnati, OH—Riverbend Music Center

July 21—Cuyahoga Falls, OH—Blossom Music Center

July 24—Mansfield, MA—Xfinity Center

July 25—Holmdel, NJ—PNC Bank Arts Center

July 26—Wantagh, NY—Northwell at Jones Beach Theater

July 29—Bristow, VA—Jiffy Lube Live

July 30—Charlotte, NC—Truliant Amphitheater

August 1—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

August 3—Tampa, FL—MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

August 6—Houston, TX—The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

August 9—Phoenix, AZ—Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

August 10—Hollywood, CA—Hollywood Bowl

August 12—Mountain View, CA—Shoreline Amphitheatre

LOEWS ATLANTA HOTEL 2026 STAYCATION

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/13/26

Get the celebrity treatment at this Loews Atlanta Hotel in Midtown. Recently John and I enjoyed a weekend staycation at the Loews Atlanta hotel in midtown, and they will treat you like the star you are! Blown away by the white glove service from the valets and door attendants to the welcoming and wonderful staff to the in-room elevated amenities, every detail was impeccable! It was like we were royalty or a celebrity being waited on hand and foot!

In the lobby, as the door is held open for you, clean white marble leads to the stunning lobby gathering areas. They are dotted with lounge chairs, chairs, and couches flanked by two mesmerizing faux fireplaces. Warm and inviting, the lobby is pure opulence with soaring ceilings and beautiful elevated lighting.

And the room is stunning where you walk in and feel like a king. Our suite has all the bells and whistles from den with couches, chairs and TV to a work area and a large round dining table! It was a full living room dining room combo! The entire suite is lined with floor to ceiling windows to take in all the downtown city skyline views! In the bedroom, a retreat awaits with delightful king bed and ensuite with a large soaker tub, Wallin shower, and double vanity! In-room amenities are spectacular like the two cocktails and charcuterie we got. The cocktails were Sour Atlanta and Fun Day comes with Prosecco. Then a domed charcuterie with macrons, meats, cheeses and crackers.

Plus, they have so many amenities from in room dining and packages to Exhale spa and fitness and don’t get us started on the location! It’s the best amenity just steps from Piedmont Park, Marta to take you anywhere, the Fox Theatre, shopping, and dining options.

As for the Ashland Restaurant and bar beyond the seating area you can’t miss the sweeping circular bar. It is stunning on its own and has areas to gather and high tops near the windows. Beyond the bar is the newly renovated upscale Ashland restaurant with green velvet booth seating, gorgeous tables and lighting. Plus, a fun forest back wall that makes you feel like you’re outside but with the luxuries inside.

While there, we indulged in some sultry sips and elevated eats. Here is what we got:

Wednesday bento box is available at Wednesday lunch only. This box has: sashimi, maki, teriyaki salmon with rice, fried shrimp or vegetables, salad with ginger dressing, and dessert, matcha flan. My favorites were the super fresh salmon sashimi and the sweet and savory teriyaki salmon. On top of that, I really enjoyed the tuna maki with fresh tuna wrapped in rice, as well as crunchy fried veggies. Plus, the salad with sesame ginger was cool and crisp.

The Loews also has FIFA World Cup specials and we got to try the Spain-influenced bites. We started with the beef short rib croquettes. They are crunchy and pulled, rich short rib with a creamy herbaceous sauce underneath and bright salad. They also have a skirt steak tapas. Tender steak with a bright chimichurri and a sweet and creamy herbaceous sauce. Served with grilled bread with olive oil and radish and onion to mix and match pintxos.

Brunch buffet at Ashland has all the brunch favorites. The main draw for me is the make your own omelet, which I loved their omelet veggies! I loaded it up with onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, chives and spinach then a splash of bacon. Plus, they have lox ingredients to make your own lox plate or bagel, the best cheesy grits, bacon and sausage, home fries, and a decadent pain au chocolate. I enjoyed that with my coffee!

We really enjoyed the dinner at Ashland. We had several apps from the pork belly, salmon tartare, cucumber salad, and the unagi sashimi. The pork belly is tender and fatty, great rich and flavorful au poivre sauce and fried onions on top. My favorite of the apps was the salmon tartare. It is light, fresh, buttery, melt in your mouth salmon. it is topped with salty red caviar, tons of flavors, and crunchy wonton.

To go with those the cucumber salad is refreshing and light, crunchy cut cucumber, salty seaweed, and a great asian dressing. The unagi sashimi is three sweet and tasty eel cuts with dollops of avocado. To go with our appetizers we tried the Garden of Ember, a smoky mezcal cocktail with earthy and sweet carrot, a hint of dill, and lemon for balance.


For our entrees we opted for the Australian Wagyu Black Opal Skirt Steak and the Half Chicken. To our surprise, the Half Chicken was a delight. Sweet and savory sweet tea brined chicken that is fall off the bone tender and juicy. We devoured it. Our other entree is a tender and charred skirt steak, well-seasoned and your choice of sauce. It is leveled up by the herbaceous truffle butter that envelopes it with earthy truffle and creamy butter. I paired the meal with the sweet and sassy lychee royale vodka martini and a bowl of earthy and sweet Brussel sprouts.

FATHER’S DAY ROUND UP 2026

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/13/26

Sun., June 21, 10am-9pm – Father’s Day at The Southern Gentleman at Buckhead Village

Guests are invited to The Southern Gentleman at Buckhead Village on Father’s Day starting at 10am for a three-course prix-fixe brunch menu, plus amuse, for $75 per adult, not including tax and gratuity. Enjoy standout dishes like Blue Crab Deviled Eggs, Southern Fried Chicken & Skillet Cake, Steak & Eggs and Low Country Lobster Rice. Kids menu will be available à la carte. For dinner, they’ll be serving our full dinner menu featuring signature favorites like Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Shrimp & Grits, Braised Short Rib “Pot Roast,” Creole Red Fish and a 12oz NY Strip. Reservations are available here.

Sun., June 21, noon-3pm – Father’s Day BBQ, Bourbon & Match Day Social at The Betty

Guests are invited to a laid-back Father’s Day gathering featuring barbecue favorites, a guided whiskey tasting with ASW Distillery and a live cigar rolling experience at Willow Bar at The Betty, located at the Kimpton Sylvan. They will also be showing the soccer games throughout the afternoon. Tickets are available HERE for $60 per person and includes: 

  • BBQ bites trio platter
  • Guided whiskey tasting with ASW Distillery
  • One hand-rolled cigar
  • One complimentary cocktail

Casa Nuova

Rather than the traditional brunch or steak dinner, Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant is inviting guests to celebrate Dad with an exclusive Father’s Day Bourbon Experience featuring award-winning Smokeye Hill Whiskey.

The evening will include a welcome cocktail, three curated bourbon pours, and chef-crafted light bites in a relaxed, elevated setting designed for fathers, sons, daughters, friends, and bourbon enthusiasts looking for a memorable way to celebrate.

Father’s Day Bourbon Experience
When: Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant, Alpharetta
Cost: $65 per person
Details: Welcome cocktail, three bourbon tastings, and light bites
Reservations: Limited seating; advance tickets required. Guests must be 21+.

The event offers a fun alternative to traditional Father’s Day celebrations while giving attendees an opportunity to learn more about one of the country’s emerging whiskey brands in an intimate setting.

Reservations can be made here:

Reserve Your Seat

THE AVENUE WEST COBB WELCOMES FAMILIES FOR SUMMER EVENTS FEATURING STORYTIME, FATHER’S DAY FUN AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

WHO:

Media are invited to attend family-friendly summer events at The Avenue West Cobb, featuring children’s programming, live entertainment, crafts, food and community engagement.

WHAT:

The Avenue West Cobb will host a full day of summer, community-driven programming on Saturday, June 20, highlighted by:

  • 100% Chiropractic Father’s Day Celebration
    Guests can celebrate Father’s Day with live music, games, kids’ crafts, grilled grass-fed burgers and franks, giveaways and opportunities to learn about the practice’s new Shockwave Therapy. Families are encouraged to come together for a day of food, fun and community.
  • Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Kickoff
    Families are invited to celebrate the start of summer reading with book-themed crafts, giveaways, scavenger hunts, free activities and information about seasonal reading programs.  A special character appearance may also be featured.

WHEN:

Saturday, June 20, 2026

  • 100% Chiropractic Father’s Day Celebration | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Kickoff | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:

The Avenue West Cobb

3625 Dallas Hwy 

Marietta, GA 30064

TBB 122

Father’s Day weekend, TBB 122 is offering a special bourbon-forward menu highlight available Saturday and Sunday, featuring a standout bourbon cured brisket sandwich alongside a curated lineup of craft cocktails designed for the occasion.

Father’s Day Feature Dish:

  • Bourbon Brisket Sandwich
    Bourbon brisket, house brioche, farm egg, local cabbage coleslaw

The sandwich leans into rich, elevated comfort food with a Southern bourbon influence—perfect for a Father’s Day weekend indulgence.

Specialty Bourbon Cocktail Lineup:

The Gentleman
A refined, aromatic take on a classic whiskey cocktail, The Gentleman blends Pinhook Rye Whiskey with Earl Grey simple syrup for subtle tea-infused depth. Fresh lime brightens the profile, while a touch of orange oil adds a fragrant citrus finish, creating a smooth yet layered sip with an elevated, elegant edge.

Big Honey
Rich, warm, and herbaceous, Big Honey combines Old Grand-Dad Bourbon with thyme liqueur for an earthy botanical backbone. Lime agave adds a balanced citrus sweetness, while honey rounds out the finish, resulting in a bold but smooth cocktail with just the right touch of Southern comfort.

Parallel Vehicle
Complex and citrus-forward, Parallel Vehicle features Old Grand-Dad Bourbon paired with Mommenpop orange liqueur for vibrant fruit brightness. Poli Camomila brings soft floral chamomile notes, while lime agave and demerara syrup layer in brightness and depth, creating a balanced, aromatic cocktail with a lingering, nuanced finish.

YEBO BEACH HAUS TRANSFORMS INTO YARROW HAUS FOR THE SUMMER

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/11/26

Official FIFA World Cup Photographer David Yarrow Brings Immersive Art and Dining Experience to Atlanta

As FIFA World Cup events kick off in Atlanta, Yebo Beach Haus is marking the moment and turning up the energy. This summer, the beloved Buckhead destination has transformed into Yarrow Haus, an immersive art and dining experience featuring the work of David Yarrow, the official photographer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and one of the most collected contemporary photographers in the world.

Guests will dine among Yarrow’s bold, large-scale works – dramatic black-and-white imagery spanning wildlife, culture and cinematic narrative – each available for purchase. The exhibition transforms Yebo Beach Haus into a curated gallery where the art commands the room.

Complementing the visual experience, guests can explore Yarrow x Menagerie, a wine collection inspired by the untamed spirit of Yarrow’s lens, paired alongside Yebo Beach Haus’ signature New American Coastal Cuisine.

“Yarrow’s work stops you in your tracks, said Justin Anthony, Founder of True Story Brands. “As Atlanta welcomes the World Cup, we are proud to showcase the work of its official photographer in a setting that brings people together through food, wine and conversation.”

Yarrow’s photographs have been acquired by prominent collectors, celebrities and institutions across the globe, making Yarrow Haus a rare opportunity for Atlanta guests – and World Cup visitors – to experience his work up close over a meal.

Yarrow Haus is open throughout the summer at Yebo Beach Haus.

GEORGIA’S OWN HOSTING FREE SOCCER CLINIC FOR 300+ YOUTH

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/11/26

With the first World Cup game in Atlanta on the horizon, Georgia’s Own Credit Union is partnering with Inter Atlanta FC to help the next generation of soccer stars pursue their dreams, hosting a FREE youth clinic for 300+ participants on Saturday, June 13 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in Historic Fourth Ward Park. 

During the event, Georgia’s Own will also donate 100 soccer balls to Inter Atlanta FC, supercharging its Gratis Play program for 200+ DeKalb County youth and extending the support for youth soccer well beyond the World Cup.

Georgia’s Own Donates 175+ Soccer Balls to Expand Youth Soccer Statewide

Credit union making impact in Atlanta, Albany, Augusta and Kingsland

Georgia’s Own Credit Union, the third-largest credit union in Georgia, is celebrating the arrival of the world’s premier sporting event by donating over 175 soccer balls to youth organizations across Georgia. With the goal of increasing access to the game, Georgia’s Own is delivering balls to organizations in each of the four markets it serves: Inter Atlanta FC, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta, Camden County Soccer Club and Albany Area YMCA.

In partnership with the Fourth Ward Neighborhood Association (O4WNA) and Inter Atlanta FC, Georgia’s Own will also support the free O4W Youth Soccer Festival from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 13 at Historic Fourth Ward Park. The public event is expected to draw more than 300 youth participants for coaching sessions, drills, and mini-games to sharpen their skills. 

Families can register their children to participate at this link.

“With the eyes of the world on our state, we wanted to connect that energy back to our foundation’s core mission and create a lasting impact in our communities,” said Dave Preter, president and CEO of Georgia’s Own Credit Union. “There are going to be so many children inspired by watching the world’s best soccer players compete right here in our backyard, so our goal – pardon the pun – is to create more opportunities for them to play the game and dream big!”

Inter Atlanta FC is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching every player’s soccer experience while enhancing the soccer culture throughout Atlanta. The 100 balls being donated by Georgia’s Own will support its Gratis Play program, which provides free soccer programming for children between ages 4 and 12 who may not have had prior access to the sport. This initiative reflects Georgia’s Own broader commitment to removing financial barriers and investing in the long-term well-being of the communities it serves. 

“Our Gratis Play program is central to our mission of introducing soccer to kids at a young age and removing any financial barriers standing in their way,” said Andy Skorupski, CEO of Inter Atlanta FC. “The soccer balls donated by Georgia’s Own are a true game-changer, as each location will now have a dedicated set of balls for the first time and allow us to maximize community engagement. We are incredibly thankful for the support and know the impact will be immeasurable.”

Full event details about the O4W Soccer Kickoff Festival can be found here. For more information on Georgia’s Own Credit Union, please visit georgiasown.org.

CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY AND FIFA WORLD CUP ACTION AT COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/9/26

The Hall gifting the first 100 dads free drinks and Home Depot gift cards in honor of Father’s Day

WHEN: Sunday, June 21 from 9:00am – 6:00pm ET

Box Office to close at 5:15 pm ET

WHERE: College Football Hall of Fame

250 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

WHAT:   As FIFA World Cup excitement takes over downtown Atlanta this summer, the College Football Hall of Fame is teaming up once again with The Home Depot to give dads a Father’s Day celebration worthy of match day.          

 As part of “Father’s Day at The Hall Built by The Home Depot,” the first 100 dads to visit will receive a $25 Home Depot gift card and a complimentary drink of their choice. Families are encouraged to spend the day exploring everything The Hall has to offer while soaking in the energy surrounding one of the summer’s biggest global sporting moments. 

The celebration continues as Spain and Saudi Arabia take the pitch that Sunday, and the whole family is invited to watch the match live on The Hall’s 45-yard indoor playing field, with dads able to enjoy their complimentary beverage and additional refreshments available for purchase on the field. They’re also encouraged to experience The Hall’s newest exhibit, “Football: One Name, Two Games,” which explores the shared history and evolution of international fútbol and American college football, highlighting the cultural connections between two of the world’s most beloved sports.

Media is invited to attend the celebration and capture visual assets throughout the day. College Football Hall of Fame representatives can also be made available for interviews upon request.

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PULLMAN YARDS TO PREMIERE NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN FOOTAGE FROM HISTORICAL ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL POP FESTIVAL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/9/26

Immersive Experience to Feature Lost Footage from 1970 Event, Live Music and DJs,

Vintage Shopping, Food Trucks, Roller Skating, and More, June 20th, 2026

Limited Early Bird Tickets for ‘That 70s Experience’ Available at Original $16

Often mentioned in the same breath as one of the more recognizable festivals of the time, such as Woodstock, the Isle of Wight, or Summer Jam, is the Alex Cooley-produced Atlanta International Pop Festival.  A giant of its time, with crowd estimates ranging between 150,000 and 600,000 and featuring artists like rock icon Jimi Hendrix, Grand Funk Railroad, B.B. King, and up-and-coming Macon-based The Allman Brothers Band, time has largely forgotten one of the first great rock festivals of the seventies- until now. 

Recently discovered and never-before-seen lost footage, revived through a special archival restoration process, will bring the summer of 1970 roaring back to life. Premiering June 20th at the historic Pullman Yards, the footage will be showcased in a part immersive experience, part music history resurrection, as fans walk through rooms filled with footage from the actual festival.

Dubbed ’That 70s Experience,’ the one-day-only event will transport fans through a portal into the charged time period that danced the line between counterculture and carefree, reckless abandon.  In addition to the curated rooms showcasing the footage from the Atlanta International Pop Festival, activations will be throughout the experience. Fans can rock out to live music and DJ sets, shop retro wares in the vintage market, ink up with an on-site tattoo artist, hit the four-wheeled motion on the roller rink, grab some nosh from the food trucks, have a drink or two, and explore the 70s at their own pace.

Limited Early Bird tickets for That 70s Experience are on sale now at the original, 1970 Atlanta International Pop Festival price of $16 (before fees) for Pullman Yards subscribers. Fans can purchase general admission tickets through the link in Pullman Yards’ Instagram @PrattPullmanDistrict. That 70s Experience is an all-ages event.

Visit www.PullmanYards.com for the most up-to-date information on this and all experiences on the Pullman Yards complex. Pullman Yards is located at 225 Rogers Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia.