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It’s a Greek thing this weekend as the Atlanta Alphas in the Park Cookout 2018 takes place in Piedmont Park. The Saturday, September 8 event will be in the park’s Active Oval.
Join the brothers of the Eta Lambda Chapter and friends for their summer cookout at Piedmont Park. Friends of Alphas — AKAs, Deltas, Zetas, SGRhos, — are invited as well.
Enjoy great barbecue with the brothers, family and friends. We’ve had an incredible year and you’re invited to celebrate with us!
What to expect at Atlanta Alphas in the Park Cookout 2018
– Good food!
– DJ on the 1s and 2s.
– Spades
– And Good food!
COME HAVE A GREAT TIME WITH THE ALPHAS!
Please make a donation to help our chapter continue the service in the metro Atlanta community.
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The Atlanta Dream lost at home Tuesday night to the Washington Mystics 86-81 in a winner-take-all game 5 in the WNBA playoffs semifinals. The game was played before raucous fans at Atlanta’s McCamish Pavilion on the Georgia Tech campus.
Many hometown celebrities, including Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams and several members of the Atlanta Hawks, were on hand to cheer on the Dream, whose dream season came an abrupt end.
The Dream’s Twitter account showed appreciation to fans after the game, saying: “From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Dream fans for an unforgettable season. We will back next year and can’t wait to have you with us along for the ride again.”
Atlanta, thank you for rallying behind us last night. It was a heartbreaker but it meant the world to have you with us. See you in 2019. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/LcUdXqXVcL
— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) September 5, 2018
The series was tied at 2-2 after the Dream evened things up, took the lead then failed to eliminate the Mystics on Sunday in Washington.
With the Mystics big-time scorer Elana Delle Donna having a mediocre night, rookie Ariel Atkins proved too much for Atlanta to handle. Atkins scored a game-high 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds and three assists.
The @ATLHawks showed up to support the @AtlantaDream game last night. (Feat. @taureanprince, @LloydPierceLP, @TheTraeYoung, @JusAnderson1, @AlexTheGreat22 and @fearthefro95) pic.twitter.com/DQ1mjNWOPu
— JJ (@JameelahJNBA) September 5, 2018
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Get ready for the 6th annual Beltline Wine Stroll! Walk along a one-mile stretch of the Eastside Trail through Poncey-Highland, Inman Park and the Old Fourth Ward while sampling wine at selected venues.
The event will be held Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 1 – 5 PM EDT. You can check in under the Freedom Parkway bridge near the Old Fourth Ward Skate Park, Beltline Eastside Trail 830 Willoughby Way Atlanta, GA 30312.
Many of last year’s favorite venues will be returning this year along with some great new participants including Bar Mercado and Revolution Donuts!
VIP ticket to VinoTeca in Inman Quarter. In addition to the other venues, VIP ticket holders will enjoy exclusive access to VinoTeca’s tasting room from 1:00 – 4:00pm.
FAQ
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
You must be 21 with valid ID to participate in the wine stroll. Please remember to bring your ID.
Can I bring my baby/young toddler?
Yes, babies and toddlers in baby backpacks or stollers are welcome.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There isn’t any designated parking for the wine stroll. Please plan to walk or bike to the event.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact Eric Goldberg: ericgold@mindspring.com or Amy Higgins: ahigginsaia@gmail.com with questions.
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Yes. Please send us a quick e-mail with the name of the person who will be using your ticket so that we can update our guest list.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
For quicker and easier check-in, please bring your printed ticket. (No worries if you happen to forget your ticket though. We will have the guest list at the welcome table so you can check in by name without your printed ticket.)
What is the refund policy?
This is a rain or shine event.
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Atlanta was host to the 2018 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards this fall and none other than music superstar Janet Jackson, who received the Icon Award.
The event, which recognizes the year’s top R&B/hip-hop songwriters, producers and music publishers, was held Thursday, August 30 at The Woodruff Arts Center’s Symphony Hall.
Jackson joins elite stars such as Patti LaBelle, Nile Rodgers, James Brown, Snoop Dogg and Al Green as those who have gotten the Icon honor. But none of those artists come from the musical heritage of Jackson.
Janet Jackson is given the Icon Award at the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards In Atlanta https://t.co/LNsgkFQ0E3 pic.twitter.com/H1rcS7nrdd
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) August 31, 2018
Singing and dancing since she was born, Jackson’s artistry and music has come to transcend generations and has inspired many with messages of empowerment.
Throughout her groundbreaking career, she’s sold more than 160 million records worldwide, scored seven No. 1 albums, and she’s the only artist in Billboard’s history to have three different albums— Control, Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814 and janet.—each produce five or more top ten hits on the Hot 100 chart. Jackson is also one of only four artists, alongside Bruce Springsteen, Barbra Streisand and U2, to have earned No. 1 albums in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.
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This is one of those weekends in Atlanta that they warn you about: Good food, live music, sports and parties are everywhere. There are so many things to do in Atlanta this weekend, it’s hard to keep up, but let’s try, shall we?
In downtown Atlanta, alone we have two college football games and Dragon Con, the largest pop culture convention in the U.S.
On Labor Day, the party don’t stop: City Winery at Ponce City Market is hosting a Labor Day party on its expansive patio from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, September 3, 2018. But let’s just deal with Saturday for a minute.
Things to do in Atlanta this weekend: Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018
- 2018 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game
3:30 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta Black Tech Week
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / W Atlanta Downtown - Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game FanZone
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / Georgia World Congress Center - DragonCon Patio Parade Party
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / 270 Peachtree - Drool-Worthy Dragon Con Bites at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta!
Hyatt Regency Atlanta - Sensory Friendly Saturdays
9:00 a.m. / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta - Soul Rise Classic
7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. - Tailgate Saturdays Built By The Home Depot
College Football Hall Of Fame - Tailgate Town Built by The Home Depot
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. / Georgia International Plaza - Taste of Soul Atlanta
11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. / Northside Drive - TinyCON
11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta - Yoga in the Park
9:00 a.m – 10:00 a.m. / Woodruff Park
Things to do in Atlanta this weekend: Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018
- Bell Tower Boutique, A Pop-Up Shop
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. / Oakland Cemetery - Drool-Worthy Dragon Con Bites at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta!
Hyatt Regency Atlanta - Local Brews Local Grooves
4:00 p.m. / The Tabernacle - Shackled and Chained: Mass Incarceration in Capitalist America
3:00 p.m. / Auburn Avenue Research Library - Taste of Soul Atlanta
11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. / Northside Drive - The Bouncers Improv Comedy Show
7:30 p.m. - TinyCON
11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Are you an amazing chef or cook? Have you ever wanted to open your own restaurant, but money or obligations got in the way? There’s a new food competition series filming in Atlanta.
We’re looking for aspiring restaurateurs (men and women, ages 21-60) for a new food competition show that tests how you would handle owning your own restaurant.
If you think your restaurant could be a smash hit, please send your name, age, story and recent pictures of yourself to generalcasting2018@gmail.com with the subject line “RESTAURANT SHOW”.
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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Atlanta rapper, actor and businessman T.I. aka Clifford Harris recently put some Atlanta kids the opportunity to jam out with him for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series.
The series, which showcases some of the emerging and top music acts in the United States, has soared in popularity thanks to some standout sets from the likes of The Roots, T.Pain and most recently Erykah Badu.
For T.I.’s set the rapper and Atlanta statesman had in his band local kids from the Atlanta Music Project.
T.I. has released nine studio albums, with seven of them reaching the top five of the US Billboard 200 chart. HIs various hits include such bangers as “Bring Em Out”, “Whatever You Like”, “Live Your Life” (featuring Rihanna) and “Dead and Gone” (featuring Justin Timberlake).
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Making for another Southernplayalistic evening this fall, Atlanta rapper Big Boi is scheduled to perform at Tee Up ATL, the official kickoff party for the Tour Championship!
Come party with the top PGA TOUR players and Atlanta sports stars as Big Boi performs live in concert with DJ Infamous and DJ Debonair on the 1s and 2s, hosted by Ryan Cameron. The event will be at the College Football Hall of Fame on Marietta Boulevard NW in downtown Atlanta.
All proceeds benefit the East Lake Foundation and Purpose Built Communities.
Tickets include one free drink. The community celebration welcomes The Tour Championship back to the city on Monday, September 17, 2018. The event will feature a performance from hometown favorite Big Boi and the night will celebrate the PGA TOUR’s season-ending event as the top 30 players come to Atlanta to compete for the FedExCup.
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Rapper-actor-movie-and-TV star 50 Cents aka Curtis Jackson is set to appear at Atlanta’s Gold Room nightclub on Friday, August 31, 2018.
The celebrity visits Atlanta amid unprecedented attention for his TV show “Power,” which appears on the Stars Network. Here’s how to see 50 Cent in Atlanta:
50 Cent to be at the Gold Room in Atlanta
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State Farm insurance company and the Atlanta Hawks reached a groundbreaking deal that would change the name of Philips Arena to State Farm Arena, it was announced Wednesday.
Philips Arena is in the midst of a massive reconstruction project that promises to make the complex Atlanta’s new hub for downtown nightlife, a place where “the lights never go out,” the Hawks have touted. The facility is set to reopen in time to celebrate the team’s 50th year in Atlanta in October.
Atlanta’s newest sports venue: State Farm Arena
Sports venue branding has become commonplace among professional sports teams in the NBA, NFL and MLB. The teams benefit from financial backing and the companies use the brand exposure as a civic badge.
Philips Arena debuted in 1999, a time when the Hawks were perennial 50-game winners and the Braves were competing for downtown sports fans’ attention. Nearly 20 years later, both teams face different landscapes.
The Hawks will now play under a red State Farm logo which will be prominently displayed at the top of the arena in downtown Atlanta. Other amenities in the new space will include a huge video board system, rapper Killer Mike’s barbershop, Zack Brown’s BBQ restaurant and a Top Golf.
“Our objective was to create an experience with the Hawks that brought together cutting-edge technology, storytelling and physical space to excite, inspire and persuade visitors,” said Jeff Alpen, Hornall Anderson Managing Director. “The space is a beautiful combination of innovation, exploration and function and celebrates the uniqueness and vibrancy of Atlanta and its people.”
Downtown Atlanta is enjoying a renaissance when it comes to sports venues. Last year, the city christened Mercedes Benz Stadium.
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