• Speaking of Photography: Endia Beal In Atlanta

    Speaking of Photography: Endia Beal In Atlanta

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    APG welcomes artist, educator, and activist Endia Beal for an artist talk as a part of our quarterly speaker series, Speaking of Photography.

    The event is  Wed, September 26, 2018 7:30 – 8:30 PM EDT at  Atlanta Photography Group 75 Bennett Street Northwest #B-1 Atlanta, GA 30309.

    Beal’s photographic narratives and video testimonies examine the personal, yet contemporary stories of minority women working within the corporate space.

    Beal currently serves as the Director of Diggs Gallery and Assistant Professor of Art at Winston-Salem State University.

    Beal’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Vice, The Huffington Post, Slate, and National Geographic. Her work was exhibited in several institutions such as the Charles H. Wright Museum in Detroit, Michigan, The Aperture Foundation of New York, and the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute. She graduated from Yale School of Art with a Master of Fine Arts in Photography.

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  • Drink and Doodle - OuterSpace Project Edition

    Drink and Doodle – OuterSpace Project Edition

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    Come on out Wednesday, September 26 for Drink and Doodle – OuterSpace Project Edition. Twelve artists will create new work that goes up for silent auction throughout the night, pieces will go to the highest bidder at the end of the night. Free and Open to the Public! (Limited Capacity / First come first serve)

    Featured Artists to be announced! Stay Tuned..

    PRINTS ON WOOD – POP-UP SHOW
    We will be launching a number of new prints by OuterSpace Project Artists as well as sold out ARTIST PRINTS from a number of PRINTS ON WOODS past artist releases.

    Support provided by Heineken + Bulleit Bourbon
    Produced by ABV Gallery and Terminal West

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  • Things To Do In Atlanta This Week: Lobster Madness, Falcons Game & More

    Things To Do In Atlanta This Week: Lobster Madness, Falcons Game & More

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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 several events catering to visitors, including a major convention and party. It’s football season and school’s back in session, so expect large crowds and plenty of traffic.

    Things to do in Atlanta: Tuesday, September 25, 2018

    Things to do in Atlanta: Wednesday, Sept. 27

    Things to do in Atlanta: Friday, Sept. 29

    Things to do in Atlanta: Lobster Madness, Sept. 30

    Lobster Madness – Miltons_Cuisine. Sun 9/30 6-8pm. $97+. Go crazy with your own 1.5- pound boiled lobster and a variety of lobster, steak and seafood dishes. Good eatin’!

    Things to do in Atlanta this weekend: StreetsAlive

    Things to do in Atlanta: Georgia Audubon Chalk Festival

    The Atlanta Audubon Chalk Festival is on Tues 10am-5pm Piedmont Park in Midtown. King of Pops will be on site with tasty treats, attendees can vote their faves.

    Things to do in Atlanta: Conversations with Artists: Tommie Smith and Glenn Kaino

    Wieland Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Michael Rooks sits down with gold medal sprinter Tommie Smith and conceptual artist Glenn Kaino to discuss the multiyear collaboration between the two which resulted in the exhibition With Drawn Arms: Glenn Kaino & Tommie Smith. Listen as they continue the conversation about the ongoing struggle for civil rights and the current moment of reckoning with racial injustice in America. See more.

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  • Sweet Auburn BBQ, Second Self, Hampton + Hudson: Falcons, UGA Watch Parties

    Sweet Auburn BBQ, Second Self, Hampton + Hudson: Falcons, UGA Football Watch Parties

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    Atlanta restaurants are the place to go to cheer on the Georgia Dawgs and Atlanta Falcons as they try to win a football championship for the city this season. Football watch parties abound around Atlanta.

    The Poncey-Highland restaurant Sweet Auburn BBQ is showing each UGA game throughout the fall, serving $4 select drafts during each game to pair with wings, brisket, pimento cheese wontons, and more.

    For those who want to watch the game at home, Sweet Auburn also offers game day catering, available for pick-up or delivery, starting at $11.95/person.

    Football watch parties: Where to go in Atlanta

    Hampton + Hudson is the place to #RiseUp and root for the Atlanta Falcons this season! Join the restaurant, now an Official Bar Partner for the team throughout the season, and watch each game inside or on their outside patio.

    Second Self is also inviting Dirty Bird fans to come inside watch the Falcons play! The brewery will host People’s BBQ, who will smoke a whole pig and offer food for purchase during the game. Plates are $15 each, or guests can go all out with an “all you can eat” option for $25, which includes side dishes.

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  • The National Black Arts Festival 2018 is here. NBAF's 30th Anniversary Exhibit will showcase photos, videos and commissioned artwork that will take each visitor on

    NBAF’s 30th Anniversary Exhibit In Atlanta

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    The National Black Arts Festival 2018 is here. NBAF’s 30th Anniversary Exhibit will showcase photos, videos and commissioned artwork that will take each visitor on a journey through NBAF’s 30 year history. You will not want to miss this cultural exhibit…come take a walk down memory lane and remember the performances and the NBAF experience!

    Anniversary Reception

    Thursday, September 27 6:00pm-8:00pm

    Exhibit Open

    September 22-October 12 Monday thru Saturday

    RSVP HERE

    Location: Chastain Arts Center 135 West Wieuca Road Northwest Atlanta, GA 30342

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  • Semi Annual Tea Party-Themed Women's Empowerment Conference

    Semi Annual Tea Party-Themed Women’s Empowerment Conference

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    Come get embodied by some of the most powerful feminine advocates in Atlanta at the Semi Annual Tea Party-Themed Women’s Empowerment Conference. Liberal Ladies presents our first Semi Annual Tea Party Themed Women’s Empowerment Conference!

    Our tea party is themed for the hats, gloves and dresses, but our message is to empower our beautiful guest of ladies! Join Us as we bring ladies from different walks of life together in a stylish tea party theme decor to embrace, encourage, enlighten, and educate!

     Ladies here’s the time for you to dress the party and pull out your biggest most flamboyant tea party hat or maybe just a small flowered fascinator for the best hat contest. Lets celebrate feminine empowerment while drinking mimosas!!!

    • Linner ( Lunch/Dinner) will be served

    • Mimosas and Tea served to suit your needs

    • Games and Prizes

    • Best Hat Contest

    • Take advantage of the Sweets Bar

    • Powerful Speakers giving you the TEA!

    • Open Discussions

    • DJ Hunndunn on the 1’s & 2’s

    • Music, Life, LIBERATION!!!!

    Visit Us At – http://exoticshowntell.wixsite.com/liberalladies

    * Full Itinerary disclosed in email after ticket is purchased*

    FAQ’s

    Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Yes, 21 and up

    What’s the refund policy? All transactions are final

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  • T.E.N. Brunch Pop Up In Southwest Atlanta

    T.E.N. Brunch Pop Up In Southwest Atlanta

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    Join Brunch T.E.N Oct.6th 2018 from 1-5 PM for an exclusive Brunch POP Up Shop with unlimited mimosas, great food, special guest and much more.

    The brunch pop-up is scheduled for Saturday, October 6, 2018 1 – 5 PM EDT. Early arrival is highly suggested so you can get the full affect of the Brunch T.E.N experience. The event will be located at 2033 Hosea L Williams Dr NE Atlanta, GA 30317.

    GET TICKETS HERE

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  • Afro Brunch Me In West Midtown Atlanta

    Afro Brunch Me In West Midtown Atlanta

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    “Afro Brunch Me” is a monthly brunch party inspired by West African Culture. The next event is Saturday, September 29, 201812 – 5 PM EDT at 810 Huff Road Northwest Atlanta, GA 30318.

    Guests will enjoy access to a buffet that includes traditional West African breakfast cuisine as well as access to a complimentary mimosa open bar for the duration of the event. Here’s the best part, you get all this for just 45 bucks! Check out our buffet menu below.

    Ticket Includes: Entry, A personalized Hookah w/ 2 refills, Access to West African Inspired Buffet from 12pm – 4pm, Access to Bottomless Mimosas from 12pm – 5pm. Sections for 5 are also available (Deposits for tables are NON – Refundable)

    Music Vibes:

    Afro Beat, Reggae, Hip Hop, R&B, Brazilian Funk

    AfroBrunchMe Buffet Menu

    Nigerian Fired Eggs

    Deliciously seasoned eggs, tomatoes, onions, and bell pepper fried to perfection

    DoDo

    Deep Fried Plantains

    Moi Moi

    Steamed bean pudding made from a mixture of washed and peeled black-eyed peas, onions and fresh ground peppers

    Akara

    Fried Bean Cake

    Fried Fish

    Deliciously seasoned deep-fried tilapia

    Fried Stewing Hen

    Slow cooked in specially seasoned juices then deep fried to perfection

    Yam

    Ghanaian Yam boiled in sugar water

    Beef Suya

    Tender beef marinated in a fresh paste of peanut, ginger, and chili powder before being grilled to perfection

    Assorted Fruits

    Fresh Strawberries, Pineapple, Cantaloupe, Melon, Watermelon, & Grapes

    Shrimp & Grits

    Waffles

    Batter made from flour, butter, brown sugar, yeast, milk, and eggs and cooked in a waffle iron

    Turkey Sausage

    Pan fried turkey sausage

    Bacon

    Pan fried pork bacon

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  • Simple Man Distillery Debuts In Midtown Atlanta

    Simple Man Distillery Debuts In Midtown Atlanta

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    Come celebrate the launch of Simple Man Distillery Thursday, September 27 from 6-9 PM at Park Tavern in Midtown Atlanta.

    Simple Man Distillery makes the only vodka in the world made from a mash of peaches (Georgia Grown, no less)! Enjoy an evening of drink specials, light appetizers, live music, give aways and behind-the-scenes look of our journey. Sign up for FREE tickets here.

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  • Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints: 5 Reasons Why The Atlanta Lost

    Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints: 5 Reasons Why The Atlanta Lost

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    The Atlanta Falcons put on an offensive show Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but it was not enough as the New Orleans beat them in overtime, 43-37.

    Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan passed for 374 yards and five touchdowns, while rookie Calvin Ridley broke loose for a career high 146 yards and four touchdowns.

    Here are 5 reasons why the Falcons lost

    1. A depleted defense: The Falcons were already down Pro Bowl defensive linebacker Deion Jones, safety Keanu Neal (out for the season), defensive lineman Takk McKinley, reserve Derrick  Shelby, Corey Nelson but they also lost free safety Ricardo Allen who went down on a non-contact play. The losses were too much to overcome, no matter the Falcons’ valiant efforts.

    “Don’t want to speculate too much, but it was serious enough that he was down for the game,” Quinn said of Allen after the game.

    2. Trading field goals for touchdowns: After marching down the field to score a touchdown, the Falcons blinked in the second half. More disconcerting was the fact that the Falcons, who moved the ball pretty much at will for most of the game, had to punt with 44 seconds on the clock.

    3. A Ridley-less fourth quarter: Ridley had managed his best game ever by scoring three touchdowns in the first three quarters alone.  In the fourth quarter, the Falcons didn’t get the ball to the rookie, who absolutely torched the Saints secondary. “We had chances to finish the game today and we didn’t do that,” Ryan told reporters after the game. “That’s disappointing.”

    4. Poor tackling: Nothing illustrates the Falcons’ sudden lack of sure tackling than the Brees rushing touchdown. There’s no way a 39-year-old man should be able to evade two careening defenders, Brian Poole and Robert Alford, five yards from the end zone. There were other tackling lapses throughout the game, but that one, with less than 1:15 left in the game, was a big one.

    5. Lack of a running game: With Devonte Freeman on the sidelines, the bulk of the carries went to Tevin Coleman. Last week, against the Carolina Panthers, Coleman rushed for more than 100 yards and a score. But Sunday, things were different. The Falcons only managed 48 on the ground, 33 by Coleman (2.2 yard average).

    There are other reasons why the Falcons came up short, such as offensive lineman Wes Schweitzer and the questionable schemes of coach Quinn.

    The Falcons are now last in the NFC South, but hope to rebound next week. In the NFL, you must have a short memory.

    The Falcons will again play in front of the home crowd next week when they take on the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They need to win two out of the next three games (the Steelers and Tampa Bay) to have a shot at returning to the Super Bowl, which will be in Atlanta.

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