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Ladies and gentleman, join the Wrens Nest through Oct. 31 for The Poe Experience, a haunted experiential journey into the mind of one of the most prolific writers of our time, the grandfather of the thriller, Edgar Allan Poe in an immersive theatrical event.
The Wrens Nest is located at 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd Atlanta, GA 30310.
The Poe Experience: Through Oct. 31 at The Wrens Nest
Venture through one of Atlanta’s most historic homes, The Wrens Nest, to become a part of Edgar Allan Poe’s four most famous and thrilling tales. You’ll experience a maddening visit from the Raven in the night and hear the harrowing story of the Tell Tale heart, become a witness to The Fall of the House of Usher and attend a haunted dinner party hosted by a most mysterious Red Masked presence. Come and experience each of these stories as they rise to life before your very eyes as you are enveloped by the mind of one of America’s most legendary writers in his very last days…
Performances at The Wren’s Nest, in parternship with Brian Clowdus Experiences. Brian Clowdus is the Founder & Executive/Artistic Director of Serenbe Playhouse, the nation’s premiere outdoor site-specific theatre company.
Brian is also the CEO of Brian Clowdus Experiences which is taking his environmental work all across the country, expanding at an unprecedented rate. He has performed and directed in Tokyo, London, Canada, Central and South America, The Caribbean, NYC, LA and in almost every other major city in the United States.
Brian was named the Top Artistic Director in Atlanta and one of the Top 20 Atlantans to Watch by Creative Loafing, one of the Top 15 Atlantans under 40 by Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles Magazine, one of the Top 40 Under 40 by Georgia Trend, one of The Most Eligible Bachelors in Atlanta by Jezebel Magazine and most recently one of the Most Influential Atlantans In The Entertainment Industry by Men’s Book Atlanta.
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As the autumn temperatures come into full effect, that means it’s that time: The Atlanta Gauco Taco Festival 2018 is right around the corner. The event will be held November 10, 2018 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Atlantic Station, 241 20th Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30363.Organizers are expecting more than 5,000 people to show up as there will be mucho live music and margaritas will be on tap for this event. Attendees can enjoy sample size portions priced at $3 from some of Atlanta’s best restaurants.
Atlanta Guaco Taco Fest 2018: Drinks
There will be plenty of delicious beverages to enjoy, but be especially on the lookout for tasty Margaritas, Beer, Wine, Cider, Mimosas, and Vodka drinks.
Atlanta Guaco Taco Fest 2018: Live Music
When it comes to sounds, you’re now rocking with the best. There will be live music from ONE Headlight, and DJ Qtip throughout the day.
Atlanta Guaco Taco Fest 2018: Tickets
General Admission
- Includes Entry and Entertainment
- Food and Drinks will cost extra
$15 Advance, $20 after November 1, $25 day of event
Food samples will be $3 paid directly to restaurant vendors, drinks will be available at our cash bars priced between $6-$9
Bottomless Drinks Tickets
- Includes entry, entertainment, and all drinks from 1pm-4:45pm
- Food will cost extra
$45 Advance, $50 after November 1, $60 day of event
Frist 500 just $35
VIP Tickets
- Includes early entry at 12pm, Unlimited drinks, exclusive VIP area and restrooms, VIP food provided by 101 Concepts in the VIP Tent
$69 Advance, $79 after November 1, (Not available day of event)
First 250 just $55
Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, September 12 at 10am
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Come out to West Midtown’s Top Golf for a day party celebrating Morehouse and Spelman College’s Homecoming. Spelhouse Golf Jam 2018 promises to be fun, lively outing for all involved. The distinguished Morehouse men will pack the place as they try to get their Tiger (Panther) Woods on. But don’t sleep on the Spelmanites!
Spelhouse Golf Jam 2018 is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Top Golf, 1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Registration for the golf tournament begins at 11am.
Spelhouse Golf Jam 2018: Oct. 26
Not a golfer? No problem. You have the option to kick back and enjoy the day party which will include entertainment, food and an exclusive V.I.P. section. This event is a shot-gun start with several prizes offered for players, networking and fun! The Tournament will feature a raffle for prizes.
Proceeds from this event will allow our organization to continue to provide financial support to eligible Morehouse College students who need assistance with tuition, books, housing, or something as vital, yet essential, as a meal card for the semester.
The Golf Tournament and Day Party will also give you an opportunity to interact with alumni and students, as well as corporate partners in a fun and festive environment.
This is an event you don’t want to miss! If you are unable to join us, please consider forwarding this information to others you think may be willing to play, party or make a donation.
The Morehouse College National Alumni Association is a 501(c)(3) organization, therefore, your donations are tax-deductible. We are also eligible to receive matching gift donations.
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Atlanta has become many things to many people in the last few years, a movie mecca, a real estate capital, even must-visit place for Southern cuisine, but it has yet to fully embrace its artsy side.
Art buyers have historically had to trek up to the Northeast or even out west to find fine art worthy of their homes and offices. But entrepreneur Connie Zerden has set out to change that.
Zerden, the founder of Art Buckhead, is launching a pop-up art show on November 2-3 on Miami Circle. Art Buckhead will feature a curated selection of artists chosen, unusually, for their stylistic differences. “Typically, gallery shows focus on a specific style,” says Zerden, “which results in buyers running all over town to shop art. Art Buckhead, in contrast, provides exceptional talent in a range of styles, all in one stop.”
The artists were chosen from various backgrounds, including art education and museum fields. Emerging artists were chosen through a blind submission process. “Think of it like watching The Voice,” Zerden says in a press release. “An artist’s age, looks, and background should not impact their success. Talent should impact their success, period.”
Zerden knows how to put on a show. In a former life, Zerden served as vice president at Showtime Networks. Her love of art motivated her to accept the challenge of finding out why many of her friends bypassed the Atlanta market when looking for art.
“It makes no sense that Atlanta is not a “first stop” for art. We have SCAD turning out world-class talent; we have the High, yet we do not have a reputation as an art powerhouse. That needs to change.”
Aside from one artist, all the others come from around ATL, she said. “The goal is for this show to grow every year, providing more and more opportunity for artists and collectors from throughout the U.S. to view Atlantaas an art destination.”
Art Buckhead is an independent art show held at Park Studios, 690 Miami Circle NE, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30324.
Opening Reception: November 2, 5pm to 8pm
Gallery Hours: November 3, 10am to 2pm
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One of the absolute top-notch food events in the city is back again this weekend: Taste of Atlanta hits the area for the 17th year, bringing many of the best local restaurants all in one place.
Taste of Atlanta is the city’s premiere food and drink festival, showcasing some of the best dishes you can get in and around the city. Atlanta foodies will converge on Historic Fourth Ward Park on October 19, 20 and 21.
Taste of Atlanta: Everything you need to know
Organizers have enlisted 90+ Atlanta restaurants, many of them favorites. Taste of Atlanta has garnered national accolades for several years running. None other than Oprah Magazine named Taste of Atlanta as the “Top Food Festival Worth the Trip,” among other publications.
On Friday evening, Taste of Atlanta Kickoff Party runs from 6:30 to 11 p.m.
Other events include the 10th Annual Barcraft Celebration presented by Bulleit Bourbon, and demonstrations on The Home Plate and The Chef’s Table stages, where rock star chefs share their culinary journeys, cooking tips and more.
The Kitchen Workshop is just what it sounds like, a chance to learn home cooking from some of the best hands in the Southeast.
Taste of Atlanta: Restaurants
1KEPT Kitchen & BarSaturday • Sunday- Springer Mountain Farms Smoked Sweet Hot Chicken w/ golden malted waffle
[3 Taste Points] - Black Truffle Caesar Salad w/ bacon fat crunchy crumbs
[2 Taste Points] - Warm Apple Bread Pudding w/ Wild Turkey Bourbon Caramel Sauce
[2 Taste Points]
5Church
VIP- Braised Curry Rabbit Agnolotti/ Carrot Purée/ Smoked Tomatoes/ Grana Padano
[3 Taste Points]
9 Mile Station
Saturday
VIP- Duck confit crostini- sheep cheese, roasted grapes, arugula.
[3 Taste Points]
Amelie’s French Bakery & CafeSaturday • Sunday- Salted Caramel Brownies
[2 Taste Points] - French Macarons
[1 Taste Point]
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games- BBQ Parfait – Layers of mashed potatoes, mac ‘n cheese and choice of Pulled Chicken or Pulled Pork. Garnished with scallions, shredded cheddar and our signature BBQ sauce
[3 Taste Points]
BabaluSaturday • Sunday- Saturday: Chorizo Taco – Roasted poblano salsa, roasted peanut slaw, onion salad, cotija cheese
[3 Taste Points] - Sunday: Breakfast Empanadas – Filled with eggs, Chihuahua Cheese, tri-pepper hash topped with Sriracha lime crema, pico de gallo and avocado
[3 Taste Points]
Barcelona Wine Bar- Paella Salvaje
[2 Taste Points] - Chicken Pintxos
[2 Taste Points] - Lamb Pintxos
[2 Taste Points]
Bareburger Atlanta- Standard: brioche bun, caramelized onions, dill pickles, american, special sauce
[3 Taste Points] - Impossible: sprouted bun, green leaf, tomato, vegan mayo, vegan american
[3 Taste Points] - Sweet Fries: sweet potato fries w/ habanero mayo on the side
[2 Taste Points]
Bartaco Inman ParkSaturday
VIP- Glazed Pork Belly Taco
[3 Taste Points] - Roasted Cauliflower Romesco Taco
[1 Taste Point] - Guacamole
[2 Taste Points]
Batter Cookie Dough CounterFriday Night Kick Off Party- Edible Cookie Dough – 2 ounce scoop serving Egg free, Nut free. Choose between: Chocolate Chip,
[2 Taste Points] - Cookies & Cream
[2 Taste Points] - Bourbon Brown Sugar
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@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Edible Cookie Dough – 3 flavors: Chocolate Chip, Bourbon Brown Sugar, Cookies and Cream (Egg Free)
Benihana- Fried rice
[2 Taste Points]
BhojanicFriday Night Kick Off Party- Gobhi Manchurian: Crispy cauliflower fritters tossed in a sweet and spicy Manchurian Sauce
[2 Taste Points] -
@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Chicken Slider
Big Sky BuckheadFriday Night Kick Off Party-
@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Tacos Arabes – a truly international dish from Chef Luis Damian’s hometown in Puebla, Mexico; Slow roasted pork seasoned with middle eastern spices, roasted onions, salsa roja served on authentic tortillas.
Bon Glaze- Bacon Butterscotch Doughnut
[3 Taste Points] - Candied Bacon
[3 Taste Points] - Shaved Ice 3
[3 Taste Points]
Bulla GastrobarSaturday • Sunday
VIP- Paella de Pollo – Valencia style rice, chicken, artichoke hearts, Portobello mushrooms, green peas, red sofrito, saffron
[3 Taste Points]
Buttermilk Sky Pie- Granny’s Apple Pie: Passed down for generations, this pie harkens back to a simpler time when food was fresh, homemade, and created by someone you knew.
- I-40: Pecans, chocolate chips, a sprinkle of toasted coconut, and a smooth pecan pie filling combined in a sweet shortbread crust
- Buttermilk (Southern Custard) Like a cross between a chess pie and a custard.
- Pecan: Pecans and a smooth pecan pie filling combined in a sweet shortbread crust.
Show MoreChar Korean Bar and Grill- Bulgogi Philly Cheese steaks w/ spicy aioli
[3 Taste Points] - Beef Brisket Sliders
[3 Taste Points]
Chinese Southern BelleFriday Night Kick Off Party-
@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Asian BBQ Meatballs
City BarbequeSaturday • Sunday- Pulled Pork Sliders
[3 Taste Points] - Beef Brisket Sliders
[3 Taste Points]
City Winery- Pinot Pimento Cheese
[2 Taste Points] - 2 Slices Wild Mushroom Flatbread
[3 Taste Points] - Bourbon Cake Balls
[2 Taste Points]
COFriday Night Kick Off Party-
@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Curry Laksa – shrimp, bun rice noodles, shredded cucumber, cilantro mix, served in a spicy coconut broth
Daddy O’Brien’s Irish Ice Cream PubFriday Night Kick Off Party
VIP- Rum Raisin (Raisins soaked in Rum for 2 weeks. Strong!)
[3 Taste Points] - Mudslide (Kahlua, Vodka, Chocolate Swirl Best Seller!)
[3 Taste Points] - Peach Buzz (Peaches and Moscato Wine. Non dairy)
[3 Taste Points] - Cotton Candy (non alcoholic)
[2 Taste Points] - Bailey’s Irish Pistachio (VIP Area)
[3 Taste Points] - Celtic Cream (VIP Area)
[3 Taste Points] - Kentucky Salted Caramel (VIP Area)
[3 Taste Points] - Dutch Chocolate (non alcoholic) (VIP Area)
[3 Taste Points] -
@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Bailey’s Irish Pistachio Celtic Cream (Guinness, Baileys, Creme Brulee); Kentucky Salted Caramel (Maker’s Mark Bourbon)
DAS BBQSaturday • Sunday- Pork Sliders
[2 Taste Points]
Davio’s
- Cavatelli bolognese
[3 Taste Points] - Braised veal, beef, pork w/ tomato sauce
[3 Taste Points]
The Deep EndFriday Night Kick Off Party-
@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Carne seca with aji amarillo, pickled onion, & herbs.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Friday Night Kick Off Party-
@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Thick Cut Sous Vide Bacon Au Poivre, Smoked Cheddar Whipped Potatoes, Bourbon Molasses Glaze.
DonettoFriday Night Kick Off Party-
@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Crispy Mortadella with Giardiniera
El Super PanFriday Night Kick Off Party-
@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Arroz con Jueyes (land crab & rice) Red Bean Sauce, Avocado Sauce, Cilantro
Four forks- French toast bread pudding with persimmon and bacon compote
[2 Taste Points] - Pimento cheese deviled eggs
[1 Taste Point]
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken- Chicken Wings
[3 Taste Points] - Chicken Legs
[3 Taste Points] - Chicken Tenders
[3 Taste Points]
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken- Hot Chicken Bite with bread & pickle
[1 Taste Point]
Hawkers Asian Street Fare- Seoul Hot Chicken Bao
[1 Taste Point] - Bulgogi Steak Skewer with Housemade Kimchi
[1 Taste Point] - Curry Chicken with Roti
[1 Taste Point]
These are just some of the eateries that will be on hand. For more information, please visit www.TasteofAtlanta.com, and TasteATL.net.com.
- Springer Mountain Farms Smoked Sweet Hot Chicken w/ golden malted waffle
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The third metro Atlanta location of Gusto! is set to open in Decatur on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018. The eatery is located at N. Decatur Square, 1545 Church St. Ste 310.
If you’re up on Gusto! then you know they offer fresh bowls and wraps prepared to your satisfaction.The restaurant’s proprietor Nate Hybl is giving away 10 complimentary entree vounchers to the first 50 guests.Gusto! is known for using real ingredients in their food. “We don’t name dishes by a theme. You won’t find a ‘South of the Border’ or an ‘Uncle Harry’s Piled High’ on our menu. We call items by what they are made of, plain and simple. We believe there is beauty and straightforwardness in the ingredients we use and we highlight them.”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.
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There’s truly nothing better than a full stomach and open heart and there’s a great way to do both in the coming days. Sunday Supper South, the annual charity dinner held to raise funds for the James Beard Foundation’s Impact Programs, returns to Ponce City Market on Oct. 28.
Created to embrace the simple cooking philosophy and inspired flavors of the South, Sunday Supper South will be hosted by Chef Anne Quatrano and W.H. Stiles Fish Camp.
This year, the event will feature a “Bewitched” theme and honor the whole hog cuisine of Rodney Scott, a 2018 James Beard Foundation Award winner and celebrated pitmaster. Tickets are now on sale here, and a full press release with more details is here.
Participating Chefs:
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Rodney Scott, Rodney Scott’s BBQ (Charleston, SC)
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Slade Rushing, Brennan’s (New Orleans, LA)
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Meherwan Irani, Chai Pani (Asheville, NC)
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Kevin Johnson, The Grocery (Charleston, SC)
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Joe Kindred, Kindred (Davidson, NC)
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Alex Lira (Charleston, SC)
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Andy Little, Josephine (Nashville, TN)
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Matthew Raiford, The Farmer & The Larder (Brunswick, GA)
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Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman, Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen (Memphis, TN)
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Jonathan Kallini and Carla Tomasko, Bacchanalia (Atlanta, GA)
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Faye Poon, W.H. Stiles Fish Camp (Atlanta, GA)
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Evelyn Ling, Pancake Social (Atlanta, GA)
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Dorothy Copenhaver, Star Provisions (Atlanta, GA)
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Ford Fry, The Optimist (Atlanta, GA)
When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
Fast-casual is the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
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OpenTable diners are a feisty bunch when it comes to high expectations in restaurants. As a mecca of Southern hospitality, Atlanta knows all about it. That’s why it’s so special that a local spot has made OpenTable’s 2018 list of the 50 Best Southern Restaurants in America.
Southern food is highly sought around the United States, but is opened castigated for high blood pressure-inducing foods and salty fare. But those people who blame our culinary exploits obviously aren’t eating some of our most prestigious cuisine.
OpenTable’s 2018 list comes from an analysis of 12,000,000+ reviews of more than 27,000 restaurants across the country. They considered the height, depth and (corn)breadth of countless eateries. One Atlanta restaurant made the list: South City Kitchen.
The Midtown restaurant is officially one of the 50 best Southern restaurants in America, although we already knew that. Its three metro Atlanta locations continue to set the bar on what ATL fine-dining is about.
Atlanta has turned into quite a restaurant town, with new spots popping up by the week it seems. Follow AtlantaFi’s Restaurants tag to stay up on all the latest.
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The sounds of horns blowing and cymbals clashing will fill the air just south of downtown Atlanta as the Georgia State University School of Music and the Panther Band host the inaugural Georgia State Marching Band Championship (GSMBC).
The GSMBC will take place on Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. The event is open to the public. General admission tickets are available for $18 at pantherband.gsu.edu/spectator.
More than 6,000 people will be expected to witness about 3,000 students from 23 high schools across the Southeast competing in one of five class divisions.
Highest Achievement Awards and Class Placement Awards will be presented as for each class, A, AA, AAA, AAAA and AAAAA, based on total scores.
“We are excited to launch the premier marching competition in the state of Georgia,” said Chester Phillips, director of athletic bands at Georgia State. “Our focus from the beginning has been on creating an amazing performance venue and experience for students while providing world-class education and feedback for directors and programs.”
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Teens and preteens are expected to flock to Cobb County as part of the Mobile Movie Makers Youth Film Festival, which takes place Saturday, Oct. 13 at Riverside EpiCenter in Austell.The M3 film festival is free and open to all Georgia middle school and high school students. (Seating is limited, so register here).Mobile Movie Makers Youth Film Festival: Everything you need to know
The event will give students an opportunity to learn from TV stars and to listen to panelists in the entertainment world. On hand will be Tanyelle Waivers (“Keke” on “Queen Sugar”); Grammy Award-winning producer Christopher “Deep” Henderson (Jamie Foxx’s “Blame It”); “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” director Slick 23; YouTube stars De’arra and Ken and more.“Each of us has an opportunity to focus on a mindset that reflects positivity and greatness,” says filmmaker and author Sahar Simmons, the founder of M3. “Everything starts in the mind, and one must be intentional about their process. That does not take away from the ever-changing challenges in life but the ability to stay laser focused and truly visualize your desires.”The event is a testament to the growing strength and clout of Georgia’s film and television industries. The M3 film festival has as a goal to provide students with the tools and inspiration they need to pursue jobs in the entertainment industry.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.
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