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Are you ready for The Veggie Taste, Atlanta? Local chefs specializing in vegan, raw, plant-based and vegetarian dishes will be sampling some of their delicious mouthwatering cuisine.The Veggie Taste – 8th Annual, is a family fun filled event encouraging healthy eating habits to everyone. It will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at the Kipp Strive Academy, 1444 Lucile Avenue Southwest Atlanta, GA 30310.This Health & Wellness Event will have nutritional speakers, artisan marketplace, music, product samples and much more. See you there 🙂Taste Tickets will be available closer to the event date online and at the event. Tickets are $10 for 5 Taste Tickets.For vending information visit the site at: www.theveggietaste.comIF YOUR A VEGAN, RAW OR VEGETARIAN CHEF IN ATLANTA OR THE VICINITY, RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY FOR The Veggie Taste – 8th AnnualThere 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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Downtown Atlanta is going to be the spot for a black-Tie evening of dancing, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres by Wolfgang Puck in the Ocean Voyager Ballroom at the Georgia Aquarium, – from 7 to 11 p.m., September 15, 2018.
Early Bird tickets include admission to the Georgia Aquarium the next day when the Veterans will be diving in the Aquarium!! Only available until March 27.
Live music by The Regulators band, plus DJ Durrty Martinez, will keep your feet moving! A full open bar and catering by Wolfgang Puck will keep the party going into the night!
A silent auction by Fanatics Sports Memorabilia will provide great souvenirs of your special evening as well as support a great cause!
The Georgia Aquarium and SeaVentures team up to sponsor this Black-Tie Ball, benefiting Patriots for Disabled Divers (PfDD), a nonprofit organization, dedicated to engaging veterans in life affirming activities.
Contributions to PfDD allow disabled veterans to experience the underwater world. The ocean provides an environment where disabilities do not have to be limitations.
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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: Monday, September 10, 2018
- Toddler Time – Beluga Palooza
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. / Georgia Aquarium - Magic Monday Carnival
- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $5.50-$6.50. Atlanta History Center
- Hyde Mondays at Tongue & Groove
Things to do in Atlanta: Tuesday, September 11, 2018
- Bellina Alimentari’s Pizza Party
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Science on Tap
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. / Georgia Aquarium
Things to do in Atlanta: Wednesday, September 12, 2018
- Atlanta ICCC Seminar
Loudermilk Center - Bellina Alimentari’s Filled Pasta Making Class
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - Friends of AARL Meeting
6:00 p.m. / Auburn Avenue Research Library - International Graduate School Fair
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Center for Civil and Human Rights - Wednesdays in Woodruff Presented by Smokefree Atlanta
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park - Witness to the Holocaust
6:30 p.m. / Auburn Avenue Research Library - Atlanta History LunchBox Series
Things to do in Atlanta: Thursday, September 13, 2018
- Opening: Oyster Festival
Legal Sea Foods - Peachtree Center Green Market
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / Peachtree Center - Workout by the Water – Pilates
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. / Georgia Aquarium
- Bellina Alimentari’s Pasta Making Class
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Ponce City Market - Meet WonderRoot’s Hughley Fellows!
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - Georgia POLST Conference
What to do in Atlanta this weekend: Saturday, Sept. 15
- Atlanta from the Ashes: Downtown History Tour
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park - Hispanic Heritage Night 2018
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. / Georgia Aquarium - Malts & Vaults of Oakland
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Oakland Cemetery - Mercedes-Benz Stadium 5K/Walk Like MADD, One Mile & 50m Dash
7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Yoga in the Park
9:00 a.m – 10:00 a.m. / Woodruff Park
The Art & Soul Festival
This weekend: Like Glue Friday
What to do in Atlanta this weekend: Sunday, Sept. 16
- AmFam Village: Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers
Georgia International Plaza - Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers
1:00 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Climbing Your Family Tree (Genealogy 101)
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. / Oakland Cemetery - The Bouncers Improv Comedy Show
7:30 p.m.
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“The Oddbird” special for Wednesday, September 12, 2018 is Chicken And Waffle special. The Oddbird pop-up at West Egg Cafe rotates mouth-watering items each month, so you never know what you’re getting.
The Chicken And Waffle Special is comprised of white cheddar waffle, baked apple & bacon chutney. Make sure you come by Wednesday from 5:30-9pm.
The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.
Read more: 5 really cool coffee joints to check out in Atlanta
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If you’ve always wanted to go into the restaurant business, a famous upscale Atlanta steakhouse has just hit the market. The listing says it is a “killer most desirable location” and has $6 million has been invested in the architecture.
Here are more details for the property, which is listed under the MLS #1934.
Sales Reaching $5,000,000.
$6,000,000 State of the Art Buildout.
Killer Most Desirable Location.
Turnkey or Rebrand.
Full Management, Executive Chef and Staff in place for a flawless transition with zero hiccups.
Long term lease in place.
7,000/sf.
Seats 200.
Stunning bar and lounge seats 70.
The private dining room seats 50.
Full due diligence package with solid books and records.
Perfect opportunity for a National Steakhouse to rebrand or a restaurant group add to a portfolio.
Priced at $3,750,000 OBO.
The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.
Read more: 5 really cool coffee joints to check out in Atlanta
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The most exciting development in Atlanta real estate is the Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry. Nearly one year after the city of Atlanta released renderings showing what it will look like, Atlantans how have a clearer picture courtesy of a groundbreaking ceremony, which took place this week.
The quarry project, which borders the Chattahoochee River and Hemphill Water Treatment Plant, will include nearly 300 acres of park space.
Atlanta Breaks Ground on the Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry (PICS)
“The Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry will change the surrounding landscape far beyond just being the largest greenspace in the city,” Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said in a written statement. “The park will become ground zero for some of the biggest economic investments ever seen on the Westside of Atlanta. It will help neighborhoods here thrive and return to their former glory, as well as be the home of an important back-up water source for the entire city.”
The dirt has been thrown! When complete, #WestsidePark at the Bellwood Quarry will be the largest park in the #CityofAtlanta😍@KeishaBottoms @ATLWatershed @AtlantaBeltLine @RenewATL2015 @ATLParksandRec pic.twitter.com/dG6OIcLrCW
— City of Atlanta, GA (@CityofAtlanta) September 6, 2018
A $26.5 million project, the initial phase of the future Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry will include a park gateway entrance at the intersection of Johnson Road and Grove Park Place on the north side of the park.
How Big is Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry?
The Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry encompasses 280 acres of greenland, wilderness and cleared-out rock quarry.
How Will Adjacent Neighborhoods Benefit?
The design will provide lighting, signage, well-designed graphics and will promote pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
The restoration of Grove Park Place will include the removal of invasive species, resurfacing of the roadway, and the rehabilitation of vegetation along the corridor.
Additionally, the grand overlook area will maximize breathtaking panoramic views of the reservoir and the Atlanta skyline. Visitors will also be able to experience the quarry by ADA accessible trails leading to the grand overlook.
“The Department of Parks and Recreation is excited to break ground today on the Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry,” said Department of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Amy Phuong. “Since being appointed as Department of Parks and Recreation Commissioner in 2015, it has been an honor and privilege to help increase access to greenspace and to help grow our programs and facilities in our recreation centers. I am proud to be here today celebrating the beginning of this transformative project and to thank Mayor Bottoms and City leaders for their commitment to this park and our city.”
There is a full house at the groundbreaking of the Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry. pic.twitter.com/XDzqGlrLcs
— Alan Holmes (@oh_HOLMES) September 6, 2018
See more renderings of the quarry here.
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Come to the historic Atlanta Tech Village for fun night of networking and learning. This event will showcase our rising class of minority business owners in the Atlanta area and give everyone an opportunity to discover unknown products and services within the community while establishing business relationships with other entrepreneurs.
The event is Thursday, September 6, 2018, 7 – 9:30 PM EDT at 3423 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305, Atlanta Tech Village Atlanta, GA 30305.
During this event, small business owners will have the opportunity to demo their products and services and pitch their business to the community. Vendor tables, table cloths, and a projector will be provided to the vendors wishing to register for the event. We look forward to seeing you.
- Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.
- You can RSVP on Eventbrite or by contacting me at travis@kidsnextcode.com.
- For additional questions, you can contact me at (404) 414-2520 or email me at travis@kidsnextcode.com.
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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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