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It’s going to be a So So Def October. The inaugural So So Def Festival is taking place in Atlanta this fall.
It’s only fitting that the festival happen in So So Def’s birthplace, Atlanta.
When is The So So Def Festival Happening?
The dates for the So So Def Festival are October 7-8. The two-day event will take place in Atlanta’s Central Park in Midtown.
Who Is Performing At the So So Def Festival?
The musical lineup includes:
- Ari Lennox
- T.I.
- Monica
- Jagged Edge
- Da Brat
- Gucci Mane
- Xscape
- Anthony Hamilton
- Bow Wow and more
Legendary Atlanta music mogul Jermaine Dupri announced the festival on his Instagram in July.
“We celebrating 30 years of So So Def and the way that we gon’ celebrate this is So So Def Festival,” he said. “I need all my day ones in the building.”
Final Word
In Atlanta Festival season goes deep into the year.
Atlanta is for tourists, but it’s also for locals. If you want to explore Georgia’s largest city, do it on your terms and check out the fun, cool and new things happening in Atlanta this weekend and even on the weekday. You can start downtown, and get it crackin’ in Buckhead. Check out the newest Atlanta restaurants, beautiful parks and unexplored spots you’ve only heard about. AtlantaFi your experience!
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Delta Air Lines has tightened the rules around gaining access to its SkyClub lounges, a favorite for its most valued customers.
The airline announced on Sept. 13, 2023, that beginning in January 2024, SkyMiles Platinum Amex Card holders will no longer have access to Delta SkyClubs.
Delta Ends SkyClub Access For SkyMiles Members
The airline says that starting on Jan. 1, 2024, Delta SkyMiles Platinum and Platinum Business American Express Card Members and Basic Economy passengers, regardless of card type, will no longer be eligible for Club access.
The new guidelines for SkyClub access come as the carrier seeks to “help preserve the premium experience in the airline’s popular lounges,” Delta says in a news release.
Only the most elite credit card-holders — Black Card members — will retain access to Delta SkyClubs, the airline said. As for the other cardholders, here are the rules:
- Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Reserve Business American Express Card Members will receive 10 Club visits per year.
- Amex Platinum Card: 6 annual visits a year.
- -Amex Business Platinum Card: 6 annual visits a year.
The card holder changes take effect from Feb. 1, 2025 onward.
How To Retain Access To Delta’s SkyClub Lounges
Delta says loyalty members can earn unlimited Club access after spending $75,000 in eligible purchases on their eligible Card in a calendar year.
If they spend big, SkyMiles members will have unlimited Club access for both the remainder of the current program year (which ends on January 31) and for the next full program year.
Final Word
Delta will soon restrict the number of times its loyalty members and premium card holders can access Sky Lounges.
Spend tracking begins Jan. 1, 2024, for the 2025 Medallion year.
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Behind the stellar play and big bats of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Matt Olson, the Atlanta Braves have clinched the National League East title, a feat the squad has done six straight times.
If you’ve watched the Braves this year, you know that their offense has been one for the record books, but other teams are right behind them.
The Braves find themselves in a familiar place as they head into the Major League baseball playoffs. The team from Atlanta is one of the hottest in baseball and its dugout, bullpen and management are top-notch.
Braves Win Sixth Straight National League Title
Atlanta has now won 23 division titles, which lead the major leagues.
“They’re all special, and they’re all really hard,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “You should enjoy every time you get a chance to do this. It’s like I told them, ‘Don’t forget how this feels’ because it’s a really good feeling that lets you know your hard work is for something.”
Who Will The Braves Face In the Playoffs?
The Braves will likely get a first-round bye and begin postseason play the first week of October. The squad will also likely get home-field advantage throughout the postseason.
Many pundits are predicting a repeat showdown with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Final Swing
When the Braves won it all in 2021, they were underdogs. Not so this time: Atlanta is the favorite and everyone will be gunning for them. Will they be ready?
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This fall, you won’t want to miss one of the premiere annual events of black excellence in metro Atlanta, the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic. The event is now in its sixth year and promises to be a blast.
As the culminating event of the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic, guests dressed in their best derby attire will enjoy complimentary gourmet food options by Chef X and Chef Phil, along with signature cocktails, party tents, live music, cigar lounges, two polo games, equestrian exhibitions, and a fashion experience.
What Is The Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic?
The Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic is a three-day experiential event combining the best of fashion, food, polo and music presented by the Miguel Wilson Collection.
“When I created this event six years ago, I knew that it was different and it would become something special,” Miguel Wilson, founder of the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic, says in a written statement. “What I did not know was the amount of people that would support us, not just in and around Atlanta but across the country. Every year, we have so many people who fly into Atlanta just for this event and due to the support we were able to expand from just a one-day event to an entire weekend.”
When Is The Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic?
The Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic spans over three days in October:
- Friday, Oct. 6 — Welcome Party
- Saturday, Oct. 7 — Polo & Pumps Day Party
- Saturday, Oct. 7 — Cocktails & Cigars Under the Stars
- Sunday, Oct. 8 — 6th Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic
The highlight of the weekend is the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic, set for Sunday, October 8th, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This extraordinary occasion will unfold at The Horse Mansion at Bouckaert Farm, located at 10045 Cedar Grove Road, Fairburn, Georgia, 30213.
Special guests for this year’s event will include:
- 2x Emmy award-winning syndicated radio host Ryan Cameron (MAJIC 107.5 Ryan Cameron Uncensored)
- Pastor Jamal Bryant (New Birth Missionary Baptist Church)
- Reality star Martell Holt (OWN’s Love & Marriage Huntsville)
- Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson (HGTV’s Married to Real Estate)
- FOX 5 DC Correspondent Guy Lambert
- Peter Thomas (RHOA)
- Actor Michael “Bolo” Bolwaire (BET’s All The Queen’s Men)
- Former NFL player JaMarcus Russell (Oakland Raiders)
- Actor Palmer Williams (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne)
The weekend festivities begin with the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic Welcome Party at The Starling Hotel on Friday, October 6th. The following day features the Polo & Pumps Day Party, also at The Starling Hotel, as well as the Cocktails & Cigars Under The Stars event at The Thompson Hotel, both taking place on Saturday, October 7th.
The grand finale unfolds on Sunday with the signature event, the 6th Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic, hosted at The Horse Maison at Bouckaert Farm. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend of style and sophistication!
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The Imagine Music Festival s happening this weekend in Hampton, Georgia. the multi-day event is one of the best outdoor festivals in metro Atlanta.
Instead of taking place at its usual venue at the camping grounds of Atlanta Motor Speedway, the event is going down in Kingston, Georgia.
When Is the Imagine Music Festival 2023?
The Imagine Music Festival is Sept. 14-17, 2023 in Kingston, Ga., which is about one hour and 40 minutes from Atlanta.
The official lineup for Imagine Festival 2023 will feature three days of experiential music, art, and camping.
Imagine Music Festival 2023 Lineup
Friday Lineup:
- Bonnie X Clyde
- EasyBaked
- Kasablanca
- Trivecta
- Barnacle Boi
- Celo
- Deadcrow
Saturday Lineup:
- Big Gigantic
- Dab the Sky
- Dom Dolla
- Slander
- Dombresky
- Zomboy
- Cassian
- Detox Unit
Sunday Lineup
- Chris Lake
- Dillon Francis B2B Knock2 Rezz
- Sudden Death: Into the Inferno Village Culture
- Cloonee
- Boombox Cartel
- The Floozies Infected Mushroom DJ Set
- Matroda
- Whipped Cream
- Midnite Panda
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Coco Gauff, the 19-year-old tennis phenomenon from Atlanta, Georgia, made history on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
She won the U.S. Open by beating Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2.Just 11 years ago, Gauff went from dancing at the US Open as an 8-year-old to winning her first career Grand Slam at the same tournament 11 as a 19-year-old.
She is the youngest American US Open champion since Serena Williams in 1999.
“Thank you to the people who didn’t believe in me,” Gauff said in her victory speech. “To those who thought they were putting water on my fire, you were really adding gas to it.”
Ranked No. 6 in the world, Gauff had to beat No. 2 player in the world to win the U.S. Open.
Sabalenka made 46 unforced errors on the day, while Gauff only committed 19.
Who Are Coco Gauff’s Parents?
Coco Gauff’s parents are Corey Gauff, a former athlete who played basketball at Georgia State University in Atlanta and Candi (Odom) Gauff who ran track for Florida State.
The Gauffs exposed Coco to many disciplines while she was young, including dance, basketball and tennis. While Coco was born in Atlanta, she was raised in Delray Beach, Florida.
After her win, Gauff thanked her parents for their dedication to her craft.
“Today was the first time I’ve seen my dad cry,” she said after the match. “Thank you guys. You believed in me from the beginning. I’ve been coming to this tournament, siting right there watching Venus & Serena compete. It’s incredible.”
Gauff credited Venus and Serena Williams as the reason for her victory.
“They’re the reason why I have this trophy today. They’ve allowed me to believe in this dream,” Gauff said. “Growing up, there weren’t too many black tennis players dominating the sport. It was just them at the time that I can remember, & obviously more came because of their legacy. It made the dream more believable. All the things they had to go through, they made it easier for someone like me to do this. You look back at the history of Indian Wells with Serena, all she had to go through. Venus, fighting for equal pay. It’s crazy & it’s an honor to be in that same lineup as them.”
Final Serve
Coco stands to become a household name now that she’s won the U.S. Open.
She already has had several endorsement deals from the likes of companies like Dior and Porsche. Those deals will only grow now.
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During the second weekend in Atlanta of September, the 2023 edition of Music Midtown is happening in Midtown’s Piedmont Park.
This year’s musical event is going to be a great one with big acts like Billie Eilish, Lil Baby, Pitbull, GloRilla and more. Back after a one-year hiatus, Music Midtown is known as the preeminent music festival in the city.
Want to know who’s on tap to perform at Music Midtown? Here’s what you need to know about the festival.
Music Midtown 2023: Everything You Need To Know
Music Midtown is one of Atlanta’s most prominent music festivals, attracting a steady stream of mid-level artists.
When Is Music Midtown This Year?
Music Midtown is taking place on Friday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Sept. 17 in Midtown Atlanta’s Piedmont Park. Here’s what you need to know about the festival.
For Music Midtown, organizers wanted to be sure that you residents be left out the project.
How Much Does Music Midtown Cost?
Here are the prices for Music Midtown:
- 2-day general admission – $135
- 2-day general admission plus – $315
- 2-day VIP – $650
- 2-day Super VIP – $1,300
Get tickets to Music Midtown here.
Lineup: Who’s Performing At Music Midtown?
The following artists are confirmed:
Friday, Sept. 15
- Skai Water
- J.I.D.
- Flume
- Leah Kate
- Pitbull
- Pink
Saturday, Sept. 16
- Ed Rox
- Sueco
- Thirty Seconds to Mars
- Yung Gravy
- Calder Allen
- Upsahl
- Destroy Lonely
- The 1975
- Niah Horan
- The Rose
- The Midnight
- Sarah Kinsley
- The Moss
- Loud Latour
- Fletcher
- Louis the Child
- Lizzy McAlpine
- Billie Eilish
Sunday, Sept. 17
- The National Parks
- Magic City Hippies
- Big X The Plug
- Swavay
- Inhaler
- Joy Oladokun
- JP Saxe
- PJ Morton
- First Aid Kit
- Big Wild
- Tove Lo
- Mosego
- GloRilla
- Lil Baby
- Young Nudy
- The Garden
- Guns N’ Roses
- Incubus
- And More!
What To Expect At Music Midtown
Music Midtown is one of the best music festivals in the Southeast. If you’re thinking about going, here’s what to expect:
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The fun is just starting. Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit a craft brewery in the city.
Explore Atlanta At Your Own Pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on!
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Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis responded in a letter Thursday to Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, a critic of her investigation into former President Donald Trump. You can read the letter below.
Willis, a Democrat, has been under intense scrutiny after indicting Trump under the state’s wide-ranging RICO statutes.Any trial of Trump and 18 other co-defendants would likely take place in Atlanta, the seat of Fulton County, and attract huge national and international interest.
Jordan, a Republican who is the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, has been trumpeting that he is going to open an investigation into Willis on the grounds that she has overstepped her authority.A close ally of Trump, Jordan said his inquiry would look for interference and collusion between the Fulton DA’s Office and the Biden Administration.
In her letter, she says Jordan is trying to “obstruct a Georgia criminal proceeding and to advance outrageous partisan misrepresentations.” She also told him that he didn’t understand RICO laws.
Your letter makes clear that you lack a basic understanding of the law, its practice, and the ethical obligations of attorneys generally and prosecutors specifically,” Willis said.
Read Fani Willis’ Letter To Jim Jordan
Final Word
The letter serves as yet another chapter in what will be a legal slugfest as Willis has announced that a trial against Trump and 18 co-defendants will be done at the same time and she hopes to do it in a four-month span.
When Willis handed down the indictments in early August, she knew she was in for a fight. Her actions over the past month have shown that she is up to the task.
Willis has taken a no-nonsense approach to prosecuting Trump, which has brought her and those in her office death threats.
In her latter, Willis said that because Jordan seems to have taken a more-than-personal interest in the business of the Fulton DA’s Office, “you should consider directing the USDOJ to investigate the racist threats that have come to my staff and me because of this investigation.”
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If you’re looking for something cool to do in Buckhead, Gypsy Kitchen, one of its coolest restaurants, has just what you need in the way of good food and live music.
The top Buckhead restaurant has resumed its weekly “Basque in the Sun” Party. The event happens on Sundays starting at 4:30 p.m. until close.
What Is Gypsy Kitchen’s ‘Basque In The Sun’ Event?
Basque in the Sun is a lively culinary event that celebrates the beautiful Basque Country every Sunday afternoon. You can enjoy music, the sun and fellow revelers from Gypsy Kitchen’s balcony.
You may also choose to:
- Sip on tintos de verano
- Try draft gintonics with Gypsy Kitchen’s very own proprietary tonic
- Indulge on Spanish ciders while enjoying a variety of pintxos.
If you’re interested in something to munch on, try these tantalizing goodies:
- Caramelized pork belly with blistered shishito peppers and chile oil ($3
- ) Shaved Serrano ham with soft cheese and blackberry jam ($3)
- Skewers stacked with oil cured tuna and piquillo peppers ($3)
- Shrimp, chorizo, potato and red pepper ($4).
The event also usually includes half off select bottles of wine, although I’ve not heard that this time.
For those staying in Atlanta this weekend come join the fun on Sunday for a special edition of Basque in the Sun!
Gypsy Kitchen, which draws inspiration from a mix of Spanish, Moroccan and Indian influences, is known for their adventurous tapas and drink menu. It is located at 3035 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305.
Final Word
Buckhead has a LOT to do over the course of one weekend, from cool dining spots to recreational activities.
If you want to check out some other food spots in the area, here are the best restaurants in Buckhead. Or you might like to read our Buckhead Steak Guide to find all the best eateries offering mouth-watering prime cuts.
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Hobnob is continuing to rapidly expand across metro Atlanta with another restaurant opening. In late August, the eatery opened its Vinings Jubilee location.
HobNob is known for its neighborly atmosphere, stellar beer selection and great burgers.
Hobnob Opens In Vinings
Hobnob has been on a growth spurt in the Atlanta area with locations at Atlantic Station, one in Brookhaven, Alpharetta, Dunwoody and the other off Piedmont in Midtown, the original eatery.
The restaurant’s website describes it as “a ‘spirited’ place, featuring one of the largest collections of bourbon and whiskey in the Southeast. Fine Southern additions to the menu of refined tavern fare combined with sincere and friendly service make visiting this community-driven establishment a must for both weekday revelers and weekend warriors.”
What’s On The Menu At HobNob Neighborhood Tavern?
HobNob Neighborhood Tavern has some delicious eats on its menu. Winners include Roasted Cauliflower, Tavern Salmon, Pork and Veal Meatloaf. Here’s what some of the food looks like, courtesy of HobNob’s Instagram.
Where Is Hobnob In Vinings Located?
The HobNob Neighborhood Tavern at Vinings Jubilee is located at 4300 Paces Ferry Rd. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Bite
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