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A new initiative launching first in Atlanta aims to make it easier for new moms to get back to the workforce. The Women’s Work Initiative (WWI), will connects leading local corporations with diverse and experienced women returning to the job.
The program was announced this week by the Mom Project and this is how it works:
Women’s Work Initiative helps mothers in Atlanta
The Atlanta Women’s Work Initiative (AWWI), a public-private venture, will connect 50 local women looking to return to work with some of the city’s leading employers. The first-of-its-kind program will also serve as a model for other cities as the effort rolls out nationally.
Atlanta companies that are looking to join the initiative include Georgia-Pacific, Invesco, AT&T Prepaid Portfolio and Voya Financial.
“The AWWI embodies the inclusive spirit of our vision for One Atlanta, a world-class city where no one is left behind,” said Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, referring to the recently-created Mayor’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. “As a working mom myself, I am grateful for the great companies that understand the critical need for equity in employment, especially for those women who are re-entering the workplace. The Mom Project understands the value of the hardest job there is: raising our children.”
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One of North Fulton’s top restaurants, Table And Main, is breaking out the fine silverware this weekend and inviting the community out to help it mark a major milestone. The Roswell restaurant is celebrating seven years of great food on Sunday, August 19, 2018.
There will be a backyard Low Country Boil, live music, drinks and more things cooked up by Chef Woody. Click here for Info/Tixor please visittableandmain.com.
1028 Canton St, Roswell, Ga. 30075
tableandmain.com | 678.869.5178
Aside from Table and Main, 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.
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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Atlanta vino fans are in for a treat this fall when Wine Riot takes place this fall. The event is slated for Friday, September 7 and Saturday, September 8, 2018. More than 3,000 people are expected at the event, which will be held at The Fairmont at1429 Fairmont Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.
Wine Riot 2018: Everything you need to know
Brought to you by the same folks who put on the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, Wine Riot showcases the shift in the beverage industry to appeal to the millennial consumers. If you’re curious about the wine industry and want to learn a little more about sipping, come on how to explore the interactive and entertainment event.
Wine Riot | September 7, 2018 – September 8, 2018
Attendees will be able to get unlimited tastings, including the famous Bubble Bar and wines from around. There will also be photo booths and wine-inspired tattoos booths and like-minded sippers looking to make friends, connect and network.
This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
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Roy E. Handy III welcomes you to the photo exhibit #000, or Black: an exploration of African-American women’s natural hair journey.
The event is set for Friday, August 17, 2018 from 7 to 11 PM EDT at 3201 Atlanta Industrial Pkwy NW Suite 203 Atlanta, GA 30331.
Free from the political and societal restrictions dictating the black mane, #000 aims to lay bare the colorful and versatile commitment women are making to their hair.
The showcase will include photos from the project, video production displayed througout the exhibition, the #000 coffee table book for purchase as well as other merchandise. Light food and beverages will be served. Doors open at 7. Hope to see you there!
The exhibit is free when you RSVP. There will also be a $5 raffle ticket you can purchase that’ll enter you for a chance to win a prize at the show.
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Women make up just a quarter of the tech workforce. But a new initiative by the Flatiron School and Citi is looking to change that. The two entities announced this week that scholarships up to $1 million will be awarded to women breaking into the tech industry.
Apply for the Women Take Tech scholarship today, or share this opportunity with the women in your life who are looking to break into tech!
Apply to the Women Take Tech scholarship and…
- Qualify for a $2,000 grant to any of our career-changing courses including the Immersive Software Engineering Bootcamp, the Immersive Data Science Bootcamp, or the Online Software Engineering Bootcamp.
- Join an inclusive community, both online and on-campus, where women are set up to thrive in their respective fields of choice.
- Take part in an industry-wide initiative! We strive to model the tech culture we want to see and our students carry that with them as they launch their own careers.
Apply today to be considered for this scholarship. The deadline is approaching soon, so secure your scholarship today!
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Come kick it with us on September 1st for a special show which will include 20 Atlanta based artists showcasing newly created 24” x 24” pieces. We’re also stoked to host a couple new musicians as they grace us with their talents and set the vibe for the evening.
The event is scheduled for Sat, September 1, 2018, 7:00 – 11 PM ET at Octane 1009 West Marietta St NW Atlanta, GA 30318.
Since our last large showcase a year ago, we’re committed to having a large annual showcase that gives the community a chance to meet a lot of creatives that are their neighbors and for us to create a place where we can attract as many people as possible to come see what Atlanta art is all about. Keep up our feed as we’ll start sharing a preview of each artist’s work and a bit about who they are.
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The newest edition of Art Over Dinner will bring together three multidisciplinary artists promoting social justice with their creative projects in the Southeast. Guests will enjoy a multi-course meal by Homespun and dig into the ways we can impact change in our communities utilizing the arts.
Sunday, August 19
Cocktails + Artist Talk, 6pm
Dinner, 7pm
Tickets, $85
ABOUT SHANEQUA
Shanequa Gay, an Atlanta native, has drawn praise and critical acclaim for her current work art as advocacy projects which challenge the unyielding violence and injustices committed in America and across the globe against the black body.
Gay has exhibited her work at prestigious venues and events including the Chattanooga African American Museum, the Hammonds House Museum, the Hunter Museum of American Art, the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, Emory University, Wofford College and the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center. Her work is among public and private collections including actor Samuel L. Jackson and the permanent collection for SCAD Hong Kong.
Gay’s accomplishments outside the exhibition space includes features in the Lions Gate film Addicted, the BET television series Being Mary Jane and Zoe Ever After, and the OWN series Greenleaf. She was chosen by The Congressional Club to be the illustrator for the First Lady’s Luncheon hostess gift where First Lady Michelle Obama and more than 1,800 attendees received the gift.
She is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and currently an MFA candidate at Georgia State University.
ABOUT MEREDITH
Meredith Kooi (b. 1985, Chicago, IL USA) is an artist, curator, educator, critic, and researcher based in southwest ATL. Driven by curiosity and an eagerness to understand the places where she is, Meredith uses performance, radio, audio, installation, drawing, writing, and the web, among other mediums to dig into the materials of history to uncover narratives that may have been concealed and unseat histories that had been grand. Leaving no stone unturned, Meredith’s projects are not satisfied with the status quo. When working collaboratively, Meredith lets the thoughts, motivations, and desires of others upend her own. Working independently, Meredith critically examines her own history and body with the realization that they are not selfsame discrete entities. Whether solo or collaborative, Meredith’s projects produce space for a multiplicity of conversations that may contradict each other, but work together to create a shared world.
Meredith was a recipient of the 2014-2015 Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs Emerging Artist Award and is currently a WonderRoot Walthall Fellow. Meredith received her MA in Visual and Critical Studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she received a Trustee Scholarship and graduating Fellowship. She is currently finishing her PhD at Emory University in The Graduate Institute of the Liberal Arts where she has taught undergraduate courses in contemporary art, feminist theory, performance studies, and Southern Studies.
ABOUT WILLIAM
William Massey is a freelance artist, sculptor, creative entrepreneur, and a co-leader of art programs within social organizations and health facilities throughout the city of Atlanta, Ga.
William initially found his voice through art during his time at Valdosta State University, receiving his BFA in 2012. William arrived to Atlanta in 2013 to begin his art career consisting of outlets such as glassblowing, teaching art to homeless youth, and public art installations. He has gradually evolved into a force of creative connection in Atlanta – utilizing the power of art to unify communities, uplift public spaces, pursue social and racial reconciliation, and creatively comfort those in hardship.
William has traveled throughout the globe with his artwork, serves on the boards and leads art programs with several local organizations, founded ColorATL, and has a number of works exhibiting publicly around Atlanta, Ga.
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For more information, please email megan@serenbe.com
Art Over Dinner is a series of intimate gatherings with artists and the organizations that support their work. We collaborate with the chefs at HomespunATL and local farmers to bring a seasonal meal that showcases winemakers and brewers, and invite our guest artists to spark the conversation at one long farm table on the outdoor deck of The Art Farm at Serenbe.
Art Farm at Serenbe is a vibrant artist complex that provides a place for engagement and inspiration. It serves as Serenbe’s central place for artists, the arts and culture. This complex is deeply rooted in process, education and creating multiple platforms for creativity. Artists, practitioners and researchers come here to deepen their practice and broaden their creative connections.
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The Spelman College Museum of Art will present photographer and visual activist Zanele Muholi on Fri, September 14, 2018 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT.
Muholi will be in conversation with Renée Mussai, the London-based curator behind Zanele Muholi: Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness.
The event is being brought to Spelman as part of the ACP Lecture Series/Art Papers Live initiative.
Muholi, whose pronouns are they, them, and their, uses their body as a canvas to confront the politics of race and representation in the visual archive.
Muholi’s psychologically charged portraits are unapologetic in their directness as they explore different archetypes, personal and collective histories, contemporary politics, and global events. By increasing the contrast in the dark complexion of their skin, Muholi interrogates complex representations of beauty, pride, and desire. Gazing defiantly at the camera, Muholi challenges the viewer’s perceptions while firmly asserting their cultural identity on their own terms.
Partnerships: Mailchimp, Art Papers Live, Spelman College Museum of Art, Atlanta Celebrates Photography in conjunction with “Zanele Muholi: Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness” on view at Spelman College Museum of Art Sept. 14 – December 8.
Getting There: Rideshare from West End MARTA station or Rideshare or drive to Spelman Lane from Westview Dr. SW or Lee St. (Lee St. intersects I-20). Use parking lot just past security gate or parking deck if lot is full.
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IDAYS AT MEDUSA LOUNGE ATL -3375 BUFORD HWY NE ATL GA 30329 . -TABLES: 404-510-4851/EARLY ARRIVAL 8PM (2 btl sections available)
The event is Fri, Aug 17, 2018, 9:00 PM at Medusa Restaurant & Lounge, 3375 Buford Highway Northeast #117Atlanta, GA 30329.
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The Atlanta Back 2 School Food Festival is a family-friendly event that will feature food trucks, live music, vendors and more. The event is slated for Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 11:30 am – 4:30 pm
Mable House Amphitheatre
Free Admission and Open To The Public
Sponsors, Vendors, & Volunteers: Go to www.AtlFoodFest.com for details
End the summer at the Atlanta Back 2 School Food Festival. It is a kid friendly event featuring food trucks, live music, vendors, and information on health, education, art, and after-school care programs for families. Enjoy a culinary experience from Metro Atlanta’s restaurants, caterers, and food trucks.
This year we will be hosting a Kids Dance Competition with cash prizes up to $2,000.
Atlanta Back to School Parade:
There is no entry fee for companies, dance troupes, bands, car clubs, and organizations to participate in the parade. You may register your company or organization on our website at www.atlfoodfest.com.
Volunteers:
Employee volunteer opportunities – extend your branding through employee volunteers at the event
TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC
Atlanta Back 2 School Food Festival provides an excellent opportunity for sponsors to showcase their brand and interact with children, parents, educators, civic and community leaders while reaching a key demographic: FAMILIES.