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GATE CITY BREWING RELEASES LIMITED EDITION KAGE KULT LAGER THIS SATURDAY

Posted by Liz and Attaway, 4/23/19

Portion of Proceeds to Benefit Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

ATLANTA: Join Gate City co-founders Brian Borngesser and Pat Rains along with Rock 100.5 and host of the Kage Kult Show, Jesse Kage in celebration of the release of the Limited Edition Kage Kult Lager at Gate City Brewing Company in Roswell, Georgia on Saturday, April 27 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

The kick-off event will host live music from the Tyler Goforth band, special celebrity guests including, WWE Superstar Luke Gallows and international recording artist and guitarist for Fozzy and Stuck Mojo, Rich Ward. Attendees can meet the man himself, Jesse Kage and his Rock 100.5 family.

The first 100 guests will get a limited edition Kage Kult X Gate City t-shirt and Kage Kult/John Foy & Associates koozies will be handed out. 100% of raffle ticket proceeds will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Georgia. The Carne 250 Food Truck and Wild Slice Pizza will also be onsite.

Jesse Kage shares, “I am excited and humbled to have been able to brew Kage Kult Lager with one of the premier breweries in Georgia, right in my hometown of Roswell. The entire crew at Gate City Brewing Company have become my Kage Kult family and I can’t thank them enough for hosting this tremendous event with me and Rock 100.5.”

In 2012 the vision for Roswell’s first craft brewery evolved into a business plan, and in 2015 the doors opened at Gate City Brewing Company joining Roswell’s quickly growing culinary and art scene.

“Gate City Brewing Company is thrilled to be teaming up with our good friend Jesse Kage, creator of the Kage Kult show to craft a traditional lager that kicks ass and does the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Georgia good. Our goal is to raise and donate $2,000!” said Co-founder Pat Rains recent winner of the 2019 Roswell Magazine Top 10 Under 40 award.

PARK TAVERN ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF PERFORMERS FOR SUNSET SESSIONS 2019

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 4/21/19

Lineup to Include:  T. Hardy Morris, Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, Tropidelic, Rhett Price, Kat Wright, Stop Light Observations, Blair Crimmins and The Hookers, Rare Creatures, Diane Coffee, Dr. Bacon, Próxima Parada and much more
 
Free Music Series for Ages 21 and Up Every Sunday April 28 Through September 8, 2019

Atlanta, Georgia  – Park Tavern is excited to announce the return of Sunset Sessions powered by Mountain Dew – a weekly, alternative music series in Piedmont Park that is raising the bar for live music experiences in Atlanta. First launched in 2015, ALT 105.7 and Park Tavern will once again join forces to bring Atlantans and visitors alike a phenomenal lineup of live music from some of today’s most buzz-worthy artists every Sunday for free this spring and summer. The annual series will kickoff on April 28th under Park Tavern’s spacious, air-conditioned Garden Tent with Athens, Georgia native rocker, T. Hardy Morris with support from Neighbor Lady and Teddy & The Rough Riders. Additional confirmed artists for Sunset Sessions include: Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, Laura Reed and Whoa Dakota (5/05); Tropidelic, Of Good Nature and Beauregard & the Downright (5/12); Rhett Price (5/19); Kat Wright and The Rad Trads (6/02); Stop Light Observations and Sound Culture (6/09); Blair Crimmins and The Hookers, Remember Jones and The 502s (6/23); Rare Creatures and Dead Swells (6/30); Diane Coffee (7/07); Dr. Bacon (7/14) and Próxima Parada and Little Bird (7/28). The series finale will be on September 8th and more artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

Located conveniently on the Atlanta BeltLine, concert goers can enjoy giveaways throughout the series and the opportunity to mingle with on-air personalities from ALT 105.7 in Atlanta. And, in addition to the full menu, fans can try specialty seasonal cocktails, ice-cold house-brews, fresh oysters, 1/2 priced sushi flown in from Hawaii from 9 p.m. to midnight, and much more. The free concert series will run through Sunday, September 29, 2019; every show is from 7:30 to 11 p.m. and guests must be 21+ older to attend. For more information, visit www.parktavern.com.

5TH ANNUAL ATLANTA IMPROV FESTIVAL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 4/18/19

Festival features top comedy talent from across the country, including legendary improv group Beer Shark Mice

Atlanta, GA – Today, Atlanta’s The Village Theatre announced the lineup for the 5th Annual Atlanta Improv Festival, presented by Kaiser Permanente. The comedy festival takes place April 25-27, and will include over 20 shows from top improv groups from across the country and around Atlanta.  The full schedule and ticket information can be found at www.AtlantaImprovFestival.com. Both nightly passes and tickets for individual shows are available.

The festival’s featured headliners include:
Beer Shark Mice – this legendary long form improv team has been around for over 20 years and includes some of the top improvisers from Chicago and Los Angeles
Michael Coleman (How High, American Wedding, Arrested Development, Drunk History on Comedy Central)
Peter Hulne (Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Battle of the Sexes, Elf)
Pat Finn (The Middle, It’s Complicated, I Am Chris Farley)
Paul Vaillancourt (Adventures in Hollyhood, The Blame Game, The T.O. Show)
David Pasquesi (Veep, Groundhog Day, Angels & Demons)
Christina Gausas (Difficult People, 30 Rock, Late Night with Conan O’Brien)
Kevin Dorff (Review, The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, We’re the Millers)
Matt Jones (Breaking Bad, Mom, Home)
Dave Hill (The Night Is Young, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Hitman)

The festival will also feature a series of workshops for both experienced and novice performers, all taught by top improv instructors from Los Angeles, Chicago, Charleston and Atlanta. Workshop topics include Becoming an Improv Super Hero, Getting out of Your Head with Improvised Movement, An Alternative Approach to Scene Work, and Group Games. Find more information on available workshops at www.AtlantaImprovFestival.com.

The festival will also feature a series of workshops for both experienced and novice performers, all taught by top improv instructors from Los Angeles, Chicago, Charleston and Atlanta. Workshop topics include Becoming an Improv Super Hero, Getting out of Your Head with Improvised Movement, An Alternative Approach to Scene Work, and Group Games. Find more information on available workshops at www.AtlantaImprovFestival.com.

Additionally, the weekend event will showcase the final rounds of the Atlanta Improv Festival Battle, which includes 36 local improv teams battling to win $1,000 and a run of shows at The Village Theatre. Battle rounds will take place Thursday through Saturday throughout April leading up to the 5th Annual Atlanta Improv Festival.  Information regarding tickets and participating teams can be found at www.AtlantaImprovFestival.com/Battle.

Purchase tickets for the 5th Annual Atlanta Improv Festival by visiting www.AtlantaImprovFestival.com. Tickets range from $40 to $100. You can also follow the festival on social media using the hashtag #ATLIF2019.

Sandy Springs Artsapalooza 2019

Date: Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st

Time: Varies

About: Spend quality time with friends and family on Easter weekend during the eighth annual Sandy  Springs Artsapalooza presented by on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21,  2019. The award-winning, two-day festival that features more  than 150 artisans  transforms the  beautiful tree-lined streets of Sandy Springs into an expansive outdoor art gallery.  On Easter Sunday, the Atlanta Foundation For Public Spaces is joining forces with Heritage Sandy Springs to host the largest Easter Egg Hunt in Sandy Springs with over 5,000 hidden Easter eggs kicking off at 2 p.m. Festival goers are also invited to bring their cameras and take pictures with the Easter Bunny from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Attendees will also have the opportunity to view  artist demonstrations, participate in  hands-on art activities and enjoy live acoustic performances, a children’s area, food trucks, beverages and more. The festival is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs  are welcome.

More Information:

sandyspringsartsapalooza.com/

Park Tavern’s Easter Day 2019

Date: Sunday, April 21st

Time: 10 am

About:  A sold out traditional every year, on Sunday April 21, 2019, Park Tavern will host its next rendition of Easter brunch on its expansive patio overlooking picturesque Piedmont Park and the Midtown skyline. Ideal for both adults and children, guests are invited to enjoy an exuberant brunch boasting interactive stations including a Biscuit Bar serving flaky buttermilk biscuits with fried chicken, chef-attended omelet and carving stations, and a French toast and Belgian waffle station with the works.  Brunch goers will also be treated to a mouthwatering buffet featuring Eggs Benedict with candied bacon, blackened salmon over warm quinoa salad, Applewood smoked bacon, sausage, garlic green beans, asparagus salad with toasted walnuts and goat cheese, pastries, a dessert bar, and more. An annual favorite, a special appearance by the Easter Bunny will also take place at 12 p.m., which will kick off Park Tavern’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Guests are invited to bring their cameras and take pictures with the Easter Bunny for free. New to this year, imbibers can enjoy endless champagne and mimosa offerings from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. during Park Tavern’s VIP Champagne & Mimosa Easter Brunch experience. General Admission is $34.95 for adults, $14.95 for kids ages 7 to 12, and kids 6, and under are free. VIP Admission is $44.95.

More Information:

https://www.bigtickets.com/events/parktavern/Easter2019/