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The Black Music Honors were recently held in Atlanta at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre and it was a ball. The event was hosted by Latoya Luckett and Rickey Smiley.
A who’s who of artists were on hand, including Naughty by Nature, Tevin Campbell, Tony Terry and many more.
Video: Black Music Honors in Atlanta
In addition to popular music, gospel artists such as Yolanda Adams performed as well. Freddie Jackson and other artists were celebrated by Black Music Honors among others.
The Black Music Honors is an event that acknowledges the legendary artists who have made a significant contribution to African American music.
Watch the 2019 Black Music Honors Online
Since the Olympics, Atlanta has been a celebrity magnet. They stay in our hotels. They eat at our best restaurants. They party with us.
If you’re looking for things to do in Atlanta, here are some things to get into:
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At Sweetwater Brewing, Atlanta chefs are partnering with SweetWater to benefit Giving Kitchen and other Atlanta restaurants.
The “Seconds Please” Food Festival is a special event sponsored by Sysco that’s devoted to delicious food, beer, live music and a great cause.
‘Seconds Please’ Food Festival: What, When, Where
The event is slated for Sunday, November 10 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at SweetWater Brewery.
Guests that attend to try a variety of dishes prepared by Atlanta chefs as well as SweetWater’s Second Helping, a beer brewed in conjunction with Giving Kitchen in which 100% of proceeds benefit food service workers in crisis.
General Admission tickets: $30
VIP tickets: $75
What Atlanta Restaurants Will Have Food At ‘Seconds Please’ Food Festival?
Food will be featured from the following local restaurants:
Porch Light Latin Kitchen
- Adobo Rubbed Smoked Pork Cheeks, Toston, Avocado, Lime Cured Onions
Loyal Q
- SmOAKed Wings + House-Made Pickles
Ormsby’s
- Pot Roast Pot Pie with G13
Wade’s
- West by West Pepperoni Rolls
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
- Smoked Turkey Club Slider
Steinbeck’s
- Pork Vindaloo with Coconut Rice and Crispy Curry Leaves
Local 3
- “Spaghetti-Os” with Annellini and Meatballs
MTH Pizza
- Margherita Pizza with Tomato, Mozzarella, Scissored Basil and EVOO
Dos Bocas
- Chicken and Andouille Jambalaya & Shrimp and Crab Campechana
Rozina Bakehouse & Coffee
- Turkey Thighs Carrilladas, Olives, Migas Con Chorizo Puree, Espelette Emulsion
SweetWater Brewery
- BBQ Brisket Sliders with Fried Onions and Second Helping BBQ Sauce
For more information, visit SweetWater’s website, SweetWater’s Facebook page or Giving Kitchen’s website!
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The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich is making record sales once again across the nation. Go to nearly any Popeyes location and you’ll see long lines. You also may see customers berating Popeyes workers — and that has to stop.
There are other ways to handle your frustration besides making working conditions nearly unbearable for Popeyes employees trying to serve you.
5 Things to do besides yelling at a Popeyes employee over a chicken sandwich
Because the scenes have been so ugly, we wanted to show you some productive ways to handle your temper when problems or delays arrive due to the demands of the popular Popeyes Chicken Sandwich. Here’s what you can do:
1. Take a deep breath
If you think a chicken sandwich is worth your reputation, think again. Before you say something you regret, take a deep breath and think about it.
Seriously, take a chill pill and relax. It’s going to be OK.
2. Put things in perspective
Similarly, you’ll want to really consider some perspective: You’re acting out (or about it) over a Popeyes fried chicken sandwich. Then ask yourself the following…
3. Is it worth it?
If you ask yourself that question, you’ll begin to recognize that the relative worth of what you could lose if you blow up at a Popeyes worker, isn’t worth it. Not by a long shot.
It’s not worth being banned from the restaurant over something stupid. It’s not worth a visit from a security guard or a police officer who has been called because of you. It’s just not worth it.
4. Order online
If you feel yourself losing your composure because of the long line, consider ordering online. Not only can you skip a lot of people, but you can actually go to any location.
All you have to do to order online is download the Popeyes app for Android or iOS.
5. Politely ask to speak to the manager
Instead of going back and forth with a Popeyes worker, politely ask to speak to the manager about the situation. You’re more likely to get some resolution if you escalate it through the proper channels.
Oftentimes, trying to humiliate a worker is not going to go well for her or the food you’ve ordered.
Folks, remember, the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich is great, but it’s not worth the disrespect being shown to employees of the restaurant.
Those employees are people, too. And you never know when what you say may tip someone over the edge. So chill out and “love that chicken from Popeyes.”
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The 8th annual Atlanta Veg Fest will take place on Saturday, November 9, at The Forum at Infinite Energy Center.
The event promises to bring the public the very latest in healthy eating, holistic routines and diet regimens.
Atlanta Veg Fest: Everything you need to know
The event is asking for a $5 donation for entry for adults. There also be presentations, a vegan-friendly marketplace and activities for kids.
Doors open at 10 a.m. The first 300 guests will receive goodie bags filled with coupons and free samples from some of our generous sponsors. The exhibit hall will close at 5 p.m. and the last speaker finishes at 6 p.m.
Speakers for the 2019 event include:
See the whole speakers list here.
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If you want some downhome cookin’, live music and good times, there’s only one place to be this weekend: The Acworth Beer & Wine Fest.
The event features 100 beers, wines, mimosas, live music, and food for sale in Acworth, Georgia. Festivities kick off Saturday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. and will run until 5 p.m.
Acworth Beer & Wine Fest: Everything you need to know
The Acworth Beer & Wine Fest is a 21 and over event and no pets are allowed. It will take place in downtown Acworth.
Here’s what it costs to enter:
- $40 (after Oct. 31)
- $50 at event
Where Will The Acworth Beer & Wine Fest Take Place?
The Acworth Beer & Wine Fest will take place at 4415 Senator Russell Avenue, Acworth, GA 30101. Here is a map to help you find it.
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Atlanta’s Georgia Tech and the City of Douglasville are teaming up with Google for the 2019 Georgia Gravity Games, a gravity-only car race competition happening this weekend.Update: 2019 Georgia Gravity Games Results
Stock Class (200-pound limit):
- Yeager Middle School (Douglasville)
- Brighten Academy (Douglasville)
Super Stock Class (240-pound limit):
- Brighten Academy (Douglasville)
- Reece Dalton (individual)
Scottie Stock Class (255-pound limit):
- Brighten Academy (Douglasville)
- Chapel Hill High School (Douglasville)
Engineered Class:
- Brighten Academy (Douglasville)
- Brighten Academy (Douglasville)
Autonomous Class:
- Douglas County High School (Douglasville)
- Paul Duke STEAM High School (Norcross)
The event is slated for Saturday, November 2, 2018, in downtown Douglasville on Church Street.Gravity Games 2019: Everything You Need To Know
The Gravity Games is an education initiative intended to inspire Georgia’s prep students to use STEM-related skills and ideas to build gravity-powered vehicles. The Gravity Games have commenced in Douglas County, site of one of Google’s global data centers, for the past four years.There will be food vendors on hand as well as Science Street, a STEM exhibit with hands-on activities for kids.Here is the schedule:- Saturday, November 2, 2019
- Registration begins at 7:30am
- Remarks begin at 9am
- Racing begins at 9:15am
- Award ceremony is tentatively scheduled for 2pm
In addition to more than 65 student teams, luminaries on hand will include Rochelle Robinson, City of Douglasville, Mayor; Romona Jackson Jones, Douglas County Commission, Chairman; Trent North, Douglas County School System, Superintendent; Richard Segal, City of Douglasville, Mayor Pro Tem; Lilyn Hester, Google, Head of Public Affairs – Southeast; Russell Bonds, Google, Data Center Facility Manager.
For more information, see gagravitygames.com.Atlanta has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
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Fine dining in Atlanta doesn’t have to be off the beaten path. You can find some of the best Atlanta restaurants near MARTA.
Public transportation in Atlanta can get you to your job, the hospital, the mall, so why not your favorite restaurant?
The Best Atlanta Restaurants Close To MARTA
We’re going to show you some of the best Atlanta restaurants close to MARTA so you can ride and eat.
Alma Cocina
191 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30303 | (404) 968-9662
Alma Cocina is one of Midtown Atlanta’s favorite restaurants for Mexican-inspired fare. It is located at 191 Peachtree Tower.
How to get there: Alma Cocina is nearest to the Peachtree Center MARTA station.
Busy Bee
810 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 (404) 525-9212
Busy Bee is one of the best soul food restaurants in Atlanta, not to mention a favorite of Joe Biden.
How to get there: The eatery is a quarter of a mile from the Ashby MARTA Station.
Chicken+Beer
Concourse D, Gate D5, Atlanta, GA 30337 (404) 209-3905
Chicken + Beer continues to make believers out of passengers at the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
How to get there: Take the MARTA train into Airport Station.
Cuts Steakhouse
60 Andrew Young International Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 525-3399
Cuts Steakhouse caters to a lot of visitors to the city, cultivating a foreign following that brings patrons back for more.
How to get there: Only a short walk from the Peachtree Center MARTA station.
Fox Bros. BBQ
1238 DeKalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 | (404) 577-4030
Photo credit: Instagram / Fox Bros. One of Atlanta’s favorite barbecue restaurants is a short distance from public transit.
How to get there: Take the green line train to the Candler Park MARTA station.
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
231 Peachtree Street Northwest A-05 The Mall at, Atlanta, GA 30303
Gus’s is a big reason people from the suburbs come into downtown Atlanta to eat. The famous hot chicken is worth it!
How to get there: Only a short walk from the Peachtree Center MARTA station.The Iberian Pig
121 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030 | (404) 371-8800
This iconic restaurant on the Decatur Square is known across the Southeast for its classic take on tapas.
How to get there: It’s close to MARTA. It’s literally feet away from the Decatur MARTA station.
The Lawrence
905 Juniper St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 961-7177
The Lawrence restaurant in Midtown has become a go-to spot for a good meal and creative cocktail.
Mangos Caribbean Restaurant
806 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 | (404) 500-2851
Mangos Caribbean Restauranthas quickly become a top spot for jerk chicken, roti and other West Indian food in the West end.
How to get there: Get off at the West End MARTA Station and cross Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard.
McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant
190 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 | (404) 521-1236
Mccormick and Schmick’s is a well-known seafood chain known for their happy hours. This is a favorite place for sports fans and the after-work set.
How to get there: Get off at CNN Center / GWCC Station in downtown Atlanta.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Embassy Suites Hotel, 267 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 (404) 223-6500
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse is a fine dining restaurant that specializes in thick steaks cooked a variety of ways.
How to get there: Get off at CNN Center / GWCC station in downtown Atlanta.
Sear
265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303(404) 586-6134
Sear, located inside the Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta, offers the opulence and style to help you impress that special someone.
How to get there: Only a short walk from the Peachtree Center MARTA station.
Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint
200 Peachtree St. NW L05, Atlanta, 404-230-5853
Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint continues to be a perennial favorite of tourists and visitors to the city. The food is great and the live music is excellent.
How to get there: Only a short walk from the Peachtree Center MARTA station.
South City Kitchen
1144 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 873-7358
South City Kitchen’s menu is one of the most celebrated in the Southeast. And it’s relatively close to a MARTA Station.
How to get there: Get your walking shoes on. Get off the train at the Midtown MARTA Station.
Sun Dial
210 Peachtree Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 589-7506
The Sun Dial atop the Westin Hotel offers brilliant views of the city and is probably the most romantic ambiance in downtown Atlanta.
How to get there: Only a short walk from the Peachtree Center MARTA station.
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The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Here are the best new restaurants in Atlanta
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Black Friday R&B Mega Fest is set to take place on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 at State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta.
The mega fest will feature an all-star musical lineup that will cap Thanksgiving weekend in the city.
Here are the artists scheduled to perform at Black Friday R&B Mega Fest:
- Chaka Khan
- Jeffrey Osborne
- Stephanie Mills
- Ralph Tresvant
- Donell Jones
- The Whispers
- Tony Toni Tone
- Cherelle
State Farm Arena downtown is a world-class facility. So you know it’s going to be a good time had by all.
Get tickets here
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Toys “R” Us is bringing a fun experience to Atlanta for a limited time. A Toys “R” Us Adventure interactive playground is now open in Atlanta. Keep reading to see how to get tickets.
How Long Will Toys “R” Us Adventure Be In Atlanta?
Toys “R” Us Adventure will be in Atlanta through Jan 5, 2020. The experience began on Oct. 25.
The experience is a partnership between Toys “R” Us and Candytopia and features installations, a playland and of course, plenty of toys.
Tickets aren’t sold at the door, so you’ll have to buy them in advance.
Get tickets here
If you’re under 18, you must b accompanied by a legal guardian. Here’s how much it costs:
- Adults: $28
- Kids (4-12): $20
- Kids (3 and under): Free
Where Is Toys “R” Us Adventure Located In Atlanta?
Toys “R” Us Adventure is located at the Lenox Marketplace in Buckhead. The address is 3535 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 100, Atlanta. Here’s a map to help you find it.
If you’re looking to go, you should know that the hours are 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sundays.
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Toys “R” Us, the iconic toy store, is bringing a fun experience to Atlanta for a limited time. A Toys “R” Us Adventure interactive playground is set to open in Atlanta.
How Long Will Toys “R” Us Adventure Be In Atlanta?
Toys “R” Us Adventure will be in Atlanta through Jan 5, 2020. The experience began on Oct. 25.
The experience is a partnership between Toys “R” Us and Candytopia and features installations, a playland and of course, plenty of toys.
Tickets aren’t sold at the door, so you’ll have to buy them in advance.
Get tickets here
If you’re under 18, you must b accompanied by a legal guardian. Here’s how much it costs:
- Adults: $28
- Kids (4-12): $20
- Kids (3 and under): Free
You may be wondering what’s it like at Toys ‘R’ Us Adventure. Let’s look in at The Adventures of Layla & Chloe to see:
Where Is Toys “R” Us Adventure Located In Atlanta?
Toys “R” Us Adventure is located at the Lenox Marketplace in Buckhead. The address is 3535 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 100, Atlanta. Here’s a map to help you find it.
If you’re looking to go, you should know that the hours are 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sundays.Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com you might like: