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A new restaurant equipped with a sizable event space is coming to Atlanta’s historic Healey Building. The Pantry and Impress Events will open at 57 Forsyth Street, according to What Now Atlanta.
The eatery will resurrect the former Loaf & Kettle space and open its doors in late 2018. Downtown’s Fairlie-Poplar district is undergoing a bit of a revitalization. Some of the stalwart eateries such as Dua’s and Ruben’s Sandwiches continue to thrive, but other restaurants have given away to chain fast-food restaurants such as Moe’s and Arby’s.
Let’s hope The Pantry can draw a crowd. The site will feature a chefs counter and kitchen which leads to an atrium, What Now reports.
The menu will consist of breakfast and lunch fare of the healthy variety: salads, protein-rich sandwiches and breads. Dinner cuisine will feature charcuterie, cheese, and wine at the chefs counter.
If you’re looking for some of the most essential Atlanta restaurants, check out these soul food spots.
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A journey of self-discovery and affirmation, the “I Am Not My Hair” documentary is coming to Atlanta on August 11, 2018. The film was made by @Niathelight.
Filmed in London, the project is in the midst of a three-state documentary screening tour around America.
Nia The Light filmed the movie about her hair journey that culminates in her cutting it. The doc promises to be an affirmation and celebration of #DiscoveringYourLight, meeting new people, dancing to music and so much more.
‘I Am Not My Hair’ Documentary Screening – Atlanta
The Atlanta screening is slated for Sat 11 August 2018 2 to 5 p.m. ET. at WeWork Tower Place 3340 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 1010 Georgia 30326
Your ticket will include a gift bag from @BumbleandBumble and @Aerie as well as many games to win a gift card to shop at @Aerie! We’ll have a Bumble Bar to try their amazing products and some of my favorites too as well as capture some life memories with our amazing team of photographers. We’ll have some food and drinks to try.
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The Imagine Music Festival comes to Atlanta on September 21-23, 2018 to offer some of the hottest artists on four main stages. The event takes place at the camping grounds of Atlanta Motor Speedway from early morning to late in the evening.
Imagine Music Festival 2018 Lineup
The 2018 performer lineup includes: Headliners: Armin Van Buuren; Bassnectar; Kaskade; Alesso; Galantis; RL Grime, Zeds Dead and special guests: Adventure Club; Getter; The Glitch Mob. Oceania Stage: 12th Planet; Bear Grillz: Leah Culver; Liquid Stranger; Riot Ten; Zaxx; Eddie Gold; Kevin Flum; Midnite Panda; Ra; and Sunday Service.
Other acts include Amazonia Stage: GRiZ; ZHU; Cashmere Cat; Jai Wolf; Shpongle (Simon Posford DJ set); Ekali; Eoto; Lotus; Levitation Jones; Protohype; Yheti B2B Toadface and Ployd. Disco Inferno Stage: Green Velvet; Oliver Heldens; Boogie3 T; Squnto; Chocolate Puma; EDX; Joker; Koan Sound; Latmun; special guest: Noisia; Shlump; Tiga; Walker & Royce; and Wax Motif. Aeria Stage: Paul Oakenfold; Gabriel Dresden; DJ Dara; IVY Lab; DJ SS and over 70 local and regional acts.
The three-day music festival is partnering with Surreal, a fundraising platform that offers fans experiences with proceeds going to local charities. Two exclusive artist-based experiences include a VIP ticket to Imagine Music Festival for themselves and a friend, roundtrip airfare courtesy of Orbitz, onsite VIP Glamping by Unity Travel.
The experiences will feature a meet and greet with Armin Van Buuren; a side stage performance viewing with Kaskade; golf cart escort ride with Alesso; a side stage performance viewing with RL Grime and signed merch pack; hanging with Getter backstage; trailer hangout with The Glitch Mob; trailer hangout with 12th Planet; eat and greet with Bear Grillz and a signed merch pack from GRiZ.
Fans can visit www.givesurreal.com for full details. The music festival is an 18 and over event.
Tickets to Imagine are available now starting at $219 for a 3-day pass and $285 for a 3-day pass with camping
. VIP passes with express entry into festival, exclusive viewing areas, VIP bars and lounges, and private air-conditioned VIP trailer restrooms start at $360 for a 3-day pass and $479 with a 3-day pass with camping.Several lodging packages are available, including GA Camping, VIP Camping, RV Camping, Unity Travel Qube village and Hotels. Payment plans are available for a downpayment as low as $66.55, where fans can elect for four low monthly installments.Read more: Grant Park Summer Shade Festival: Everything you need to know
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The first annual OYE Fest is invading Atlanta on Friday, August 10 – Sunday, August 12, 2018. It’s a historical event because this is the first-ever latinx festival in the Southeast.
The three-day festival in the heart of Atlanta that represents the diversity within our community; fusing music, art, culture, and progressive activism.
The schedule of Oye Fest 2018 is as follows:
Friday, August 10:
- Somos Estrellas / We Are Stars opening reception – The Gallery – 6 p.m.
- Including artists Martin Ferreyra and Pablo Gnecco
Saturday, August 11:
- Somos Estrellas / We Are Stars – Artist Talk – The Gallery – 12 – 2 p.m.
Sunday, August 12:
- Panel: Talking Up Space: What it means to be Latinx today — American Sushi Recording – 2 to 5 p.m.
- Including moderator Muriel Vega and performances by Sanguine, Nestor Ruiz, Yehimi Cambron and Maricela Vega.
Atlanta has turned into quite a festival city, with new annual events popping up by the week it seems.
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- Somos Estrellas / We Are Stars opening reception – The Gallery – 6 p.m.
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Book and literature lovers are set to converge on DeKalb County’s largest city this week for the 2018 AJC Decatur Book Festival. This year’s festival is a page-turner for several reasons, but scroll below to find out the schedule of events.
Always a Labor Day festivity, the Decatur Book Festival will take place August 31 – September 2, 2018. It is one of the largest independent book festivals in the country and features authors, demos, discussions, kids activities, and more.
2018 AJC Decatur Book Festival Highlights from Friday, August 31 include:
Kidnote: A Celebration of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Becky Albertalli
Laurel Snyder
Tony DiTerlizzi
Adam Gidwitz
Nic Stone
Angie ThomasThis will be held at Presser Hall at Agnes Scott College from 5 to 7 p.m.
Friday 8:00 p.m. Take You Wherever You Go
Kenny Leon2018 AJC Decatur Book Festival Highlights from Saturday, September 1 include:
Who Even Am I?
T Cooper
Allison Glock-Cooper
Rachel Gold
Will WaltonYA Stage 10:00-10:45 The Best Cook in the World: Tales from My Momma’s Table
Rick BraggFirst Baptist Decatur Sanctuary presented by AJC 10:00-10:45 Travels with Foxfire: Stories of People, Passions, and Practices from Southern Appalachia
Phil Hudgins and Jessica PhillipsFirst Baptist Decatur Carreker Hall presented by MailChimp 10:00-10:45 Atlanta Writers Club – YA
Tabbatha Bella, Julane Fisher, Afolabi Ashiru, Kimberly SimmsDecatur City Hall presented by City of Decatur 10:00-10:45 Project Fire: Cutting-Edge Techniques and Sizzling Recipes from the Caveman Porterhouse to Salt Slab Brownie S’Mores
Steven RaichlenCulinary Stage presented by Springer Mountain Farms 10:00-10:45 The Legend of the Black Mecca: Politics and Class in the Making of Modern Atlanta
Maurice J. HobsonHistoric DeKalb Courthouse 10:00-10:45 2018 AJC Decatur Book Festival Highlights from Sunday, September 2 include:
Maxina Storibrook Emerging Writers Stage 12:00-12:05 Are You Scared, Darth Vader?
Adam RexChildren’s Stage at Decatur Recreation Center presented by Decatur Education Foundation 12:00-12:30 Agnes Scott College
Destiny (Briana) Barnett, Lyrik Courtney, Sigal Kahn, Acacia SalisburyLocal Poetry Stage presented by Java Monkey 12:00-12:30 Jason Reynolds and The Great American Read
Jason ReynoldsYA Stage 12:00-12:45 Flawed and Complicated Characters in Southern Stories
David Bottoms and David JoyFirst Baptist Decatur Carreker Hall presented by MailChimp 12:00-12:45 Atlanta Writers Club – Self Development
Susanne Fincher, Candace Long, Shala Nicely, Bethany RutledgeDecatur City Hall presented by City of Decatur 12:00-12:45 American Cookie
Anne ByrnCulinary Stage presented by Springer Mountain Farms 12:00-12:45 Longings, Passions, and Heartaches
Leesa Cross-Smith, Jamie Quatro, Kathryn SchwilleHistoric DeKalb Courthouse 12:00-12:45 Collision of Cultures in the Jim Crow South
Elaine Orr and Jonathan RabbDecatur Library presented by WABE 12:00-12:45 See the three-day schedule here.
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The Atlanta Falcons are trying to win it all this year, especially with the Super Bowl at home. Come out to the Falcons vs. Kansas City Chiefs preseason game for an epic tailgate party on Friday, August 17, 2018.
The Kansas City Chiefs were won of the hottest teams in the NFL last season and they are expected to compete again in 2018. Thousands of fans chanting “Rise Up” are expected around Mercedes Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.
Even if you can’t make the game, a party is a party.
Mastermind Media Group / Tailgate Party Committee 2018 is hosting the event In The Gulch, a well-lit, paved parking lot under Centennial Olympic Boulevard.
It’s just a 5-minute walk to the Mercedes Benz Stadium and the Gulch provides an easy exit to the Marietta/Baker intersection and Alabama Street. Gates 2, 3, and 4, are the closest entry points into Mercedes Benz Stadium from this parking lot.
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Tiffany Hayes hit six three-pointers on the way to season-high 28 points as the Atlanta Dream walloped the Minnesota Lynx 86-66 in Minneapolis.
Over the past month, the red-hot Atlanta Dream have been riding their young players to second place in the WNBA. With the Lynx trying to end a two-game skid Sunday night, it looked early on like Atlanta would be their remedy.
Atlanta Dream defeats Minnesota Lynx
McCoughtry hit a 3-pointer and Hayes added two more during a 16-1 run over the final four-plus minutes of the first half that made it 49-34 at the break.
But Angel McCoughtry and Tiffany Hayes both hit timely three-pointers, sparking a 16-1 run to make it 49-34 at halftime.
Sylvia Fowles scored 17 for the Lynx, who lost their third consecutive game. Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus added 15 points apiece.
The Dream have been getting balanced efforts from all of their starters, but their 10-game win streak is largely because of the consistent play of Hayes. It was Hayes who hit a game-winning buzzer beater two weeks ago.
See Tiffany Hayes buzzer beater
Hayes has been on fire over the summer. For her efforts, she was awarded WNBA Player of the Month for July. During that time, the Dream have gone 12-2 to boost their record to 18-10.
Dream whip Seattle 87-74 to extend streak
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Over the past month, the red-hot Atlanta Dream have been riding their young players to first place in the WNBA. With the Chicago Sky scratching and clawing to a one-point lead at halftime Friday night, it looked like August was going to start with a downer for Atlanta.
But Angel McCoughtry and Tiffany Hayes both picked up their scoring in the second half, leading the Dream to an 89-74 win at McCamish Pavilion on Midtown Atlanta.
The Dream have been getting balanced efforts from all of their starters, but their nine-game win streak is largely because of the consistent play of Tiffany Hayes. It was Hayes who hit a game-winning buzzer beater two weeks ago.
See Tiffany Hayes buzzer beater
On Friday, she dropped 19 points, only two behind Dream high scorer McCoughtry, who finished with 21.
Hayes has been on fire over the summer. For her efforts, she was awarded WNBA Player of the Month for July. During that time, the Dream have gone 9-2 to boost their record to 16-10.
Now, they have won 10 in a row to take a 17-10 record into the first full week of August.
The Dream’s Jessica Breland added 13 points and nine rebounds while Courtney Vandersloot led Chicago (10-18) with 24 points.
In the WNBA, the Dream are in second place, three games behind Seattle (20-7).
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If you’re an athletic-minded person who enjoys a good time, you’ll love the Adams Realtors Run for the Park 5K, which is part of the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival.The race is slated for 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 25 and is hosted by Adams Realtors, one of the top real estate firms in Grant Park. Runners, strollers and more are invited to join in the annual run, which officially kicks off the Summer Shade Festival.All proceeds from the 5k run benefit the Grant Park Conservancy and its efforts to restore the park.The Adams Realtors Run for the Park 5K also features an awards ceremony and participants ages 21 and up will receive a complimentary draft beer with a valid ID and race bib.Adams Realtors Run for the Park 5K: Everything you need to know
COST:Registration for the 5K and Stroller Stroll is $25 until August 19 and $30 after from August 20 through race day. Ages 5 and under can participate in the Tot Trot for free. To pre-register or for more information visit www.summershadefestival.com, racesonline.com or active .com. WHAT: Adams Realtors Run for the Park 5KKicking Off the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival Presented by The Beacon Atlanta
WHEN: Saturday, August 25, 2018
7:00 a.m. – Packet Pick Up -and- Race Day Registration
8:00 a.m. – 5K Start -and- Stroller Stroll Start
8:45 a.m. – Tot Trot StartWHERE: Start and Finish at main entrance to Zoo Atlanta (Cherokee Ave. & Augusta Ave.)
COST: Tot Trot (5 and under) – FREE
5K and Stroller Stroll – $25 until August 19, $30 after August 20, 2018.REGISTER: SummerShadeFestival.org -
Atlanta United begins its sophomore season the first weekend in March as the team takes on DC United. Last year was a smashing success as Atlantans fell in love with professional soccer.
Last year the team played most of its games at Georgia Teach. This year the team pays at Merc-Benz, which will be their primary home, which they will share with the Atlanta Falcons.
Soccer to me! Atlanta United 2018 Schedule
If you can’t make it downtown, you can catch the team on TV: FOX Sports South and FOX Sports Southeast will televise 18 games. Also, Atlanta United LIVE will air 30 minutes before and after every match on the respective networks.
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