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On Saturday, June 30 2018, Opera Nightclub in Midtown Atlanta is going to be buzzing for its 11th anniversary.
“Join us for one of the most incredible nights of your life and celebrate Opera’s 11 Year Anniversary as Atlanta’s #1 Nightclub! We are thankful to the city of Atlanta and ALL of our wonderful patrons throughout the years and we invite you to celebrate this momentous occasion with us”
Headliner Morgan Page will be performing a special DJ Set. There will be many surprises + Aerialists, Balloon Drops, Confetti Cannons, Fire Elements, and so much more.
Special Champagne Cocktail Party from 10pm to 11pm with an OPEN BAR and passed Hors D’Oeuvres.
21+ Welcome | Doors Open at 10pm
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With Amazon ruling the healthy food market with Whole Foods, Publix is poised to introduced its own brand, GreenWise Markets to the Atlanta area, according to reports.
GreenWise stores are being eyed for several intown sites, AtlantaFi.com has learned. East Cobb got the first location at at 3460 Sandy Plains Road.
Publix Greenwise Markets Opening In Atlanta
The plan is part of a Publix strategy to open as many as 100 Greenwise Markets across the Southeast, the newspaper said. GreenWise is an old brand that Publix first debuted in 2008, but they put store openings on hiatus. Now, they’re relaunching in an effort to capture health-conscious shoppers.
Some staples of the GreenWise brand include products that are:
- USDA Organic
- Made with at least 70% organic ingredients
- Made without artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors; may contain colors from natural sources
- Raised without antibiotics or added hormones; federal regulations prohibit the use of added hormones in poultry and pork; all GreenWise meats are fed a 100% vegetarian diet
Metro Atlanta’s grocery market is dominated by Walmart, Kroger and Publix stores, but now you will be seeing more Greenwise locations.
Metro Atlanta Publix Greenwise Markets are at the following locations:
- Publix GreenWise
Market Mableton, GA (678) 398-3651 - Publix GreenWise
Market Brookhaven, GA
- Publix GreenWise
Market Atlanta, GA - Publix GreenWise
Market Fayetteville, GA - Publix GreenWise
Market Marietta, GA (770) 432-4160
BEFORE YOU GO, take a look at all the top deals happening on our Retail Page. Don’t pay full price for things when you can get GREAT VALUE on items for low prices. Don’t want to miss a deal? Sign up for our #ATLHaps list HERE🙂
Looking to shop? Check out the best malls in Atlanta
NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO, take a look at all the top deals on our Clothes Page, there are PLENTY of good deals that you don’t want to miss! Subscribe to our #ATLHaps Newsletter HERE and get the deals delivered to your inbox 🙂Along with the wonderful things to eat and do in Atlanta, there are also so awesome places to shop.
In addition to malls, many Atlanta boutiques and consignment shops have daily deals so that you can save money.
Atlanta’s retail scene continues to be a bright spot for the local economy — and that means more sales for everyone!
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Redfin Mortgage, LLC is now offering loans to homebuyers in Georgia, announced Redfin Corp., the next-generation real estate brokerage. Redfin Mortgage offers fixed- and adjustable-rate conforming mortgages as well as jumbo loans for higher-priced homes in every state where it operates.
Building on Redfin’s existing technology platform and customer-centric model, Redfin Mortgage aims to be the fastest and easiest way for homebuyers to receive a quote, get pre-approved for a loan and finance their home purchase.Redfin selling mortgages in Georgia
Redfin Mortgage offers a 30-day closing guarantee, demonstrating its commitment to fast, on-time closings. If Redfin Mortgage is unable to fund a mortgage in 30 days, it will give the homebuyer a $1,000 credit toward closing costs, subject to terms and conditions.
The closing guarantee is enabled by Redfin Mortgage’s fully-underwritten pre-approval, in which all required borrower information is underwritten by the company in advance of the homebuyer finding a property to purchase. This gives the buyer and the seller a stronger commitment that the loan will be approved as long as the home has a clean title and appraises for the proposed sale price. The buyer must also provide proof of homeowners insurance to complete the transaction.
“The Redfin Mortgage 30-day closing guarantee gives homebuyers an edge in the current real estate market driven by low inventory and strong competition,” said Jason Bateman, head of Redfin Mortgage. “By earning the seller’s confidence that the sale will close on time, offers from buyers with a Redfin Mortgage pre-approval letter will stand out from the crowd in a bidding war.”
Redfin Mortgage also offers:
- Low Rates: Because Redfin Mortgage uses technology to streamline the lending process, it can pass along savings to its customers.
- No Lender Fees: Redfin Mortgage does not charge any lender fees, so customers can rest assured there will be no surprises on closing day.
- A Commitment to Customer Service: Redfin Mortgage shares Redfin’s commitment to personal service, with mortgage advisers who are rewarded based on service, not just sales.
- A Smooth Closing: When the customer’s lender and real estate agent work on the same technology platform, everyone stays informed, which leads to a smooth closing.
Redfin Mortgage is built to seamlessly integrate with Redfin’s home-buying service. Redfin real estate agents are not compensated for recommending Redfin Mortgage and will continue to encourage customers to work with a lender that offers the best service and value.
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Come out to the Royal Peacock at 186 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 to experience the Juneteenth Market Gala on Saturday, June 23, 6 to 10 p.m.
If you know anything about Juneteenth, it’s a day to celebrate #FreedomDay as we honor those that came before us and had to endure the evils of enslavement in America.
To effect proper respect for the event, attendees are asked to please come dressed in African attire (if possible).
$5 DONATION @DOOR
$3 DRINK SPECIALS
Catering by Mangos Caribbean RestaurantThere will be an #AfricanMarket, #Live #Entertainment, #Dancers, #Drummers, Speakers, Food, and more!
6PM ~ #LIBATION TO OPEN THE WAY FOR #EGUN(ANCESTORS)
8PM ~ DONT MISS THE AFRIKAN AWARD CEREMONY!!This is a free market event, however, they are asking for a small donation. Will you show us some love? See you there! -
Black Girls CODE is thrilled to bring to Atlanta an exciting workshop that’s all about ROBOTS! Join us for a fun and captivating educational experience where girls will learn about robots and how they communicate in an engaging atmosphere. They will combine hands-on activities using Lego WeDo/NXT kits with live demonstrations from area robotics organizations where the girls will interact with sophisticated robots, and learn real-world/business applications and uses for robotics.This class is intended for girls ages 7-17.Check-in begins at 9:00 AM. The event starts promptly at 10:00 AM.Participants do not need to bring their own laptops. Lunch will be provided.Space is limited, so sign up soon to secure your spot! Limited scholarships are available by applying here.Once you register for this event, please complete the online student profile forms and emergency contact forms which can be found at this link. -
Atlanta-based Bounce is set to kick off Season Four of its hit original comedy series In The Cut on Monday, July 2 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, with new episodes every Monday night this summer.
“In The Cut” stars Dorien Wilson (The Parkers, Dream On) as Jay Weaver, an accomplished entrepreneur and barbershop owner who is kept on his toes by Cheryl, played by Kellita Smith (The Bernie Mac Show, The First Family), the co-owner of the beauty salon next door and his love interest-turned-fiancee.
‘In The Cut’ Returns To Bounce On July 2
Ken Lawson (The Parkers) returns as Jay’s thirty-something illegitimate son from a short-lived fling now in on the family business, as does John Marshall Jones (The Smart Guy) as fellow barber and pal Smitty.
Among this season’s storylines: Marriage planning, pressures of single life, love triangles, hilarious barbershop/beauty shop camaraderie and much more. Guest stars will include Dorion Renaud, Michael Jai White, Kyla Pratt, Emmanuel Hudson, Angie Stone, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Vanessa Simmons, Flex Alexander, Milan Christopher and more.
In 2017, the season three double-episode premiere of “In The Cut” ranked as Tuesday night’s #1 sitcom vs. all ad-supported cable programming in its time period in Households, Persons 18-49, P25-54 and Total Viewers among Bounce’s target audience of African Americans. This series was created by Bentley Kyle Evans and is produced by Evans and partner Trenten Gumbs, both of whom produce the Bounce TV hit original series Family Time.
In anticipation of season four of “In The Cut”, viewers can binge-watch seasons one through three on Brown Sugar, the popular subscription video-on-demand service from Bounce.
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“You can do whatever you want to do. The only limits are the ones you set yourself. You have all you need in you right now.”When Atlanta theater impresario Kenny Leon’s grandmother told him to “take you wherever you go,” she could hardly have anticipated that he would establish himself as one of Broadway’s most exciting and acclaimed directors. But through years of hard work, Kenny would migrate from a small wooden house in rural Florida to the Tony Awards’ stage, where he would win Best Direction of a Play for his 2014 revival of A Raisin in the Sun.In “Take You Wherever You Go”, Leon reflects on the pillars of wisdom he learned every step of the way from the most important people in his life-from his grandmother’s sagacious and encouraging motivations to the steady hand of his mother to the deep artistic and social influence of iconic American playwright August Wilson.“Take You Wherever You Go” is a poignant, ruminative, and inspirational memoir that empowers you to be true to yourself as you navigate your own path.Here is an excerpt from Leon’s interview with ArtsATL:
When I was first named artistic director, I got some beautiful letters of support, from all kinds of people. It was a great feeling.
I also received this one:
When we come to the theater, we come to support our own kind.
Not some uppity coon.It concluded with a death threat.
Carol and I were a bit nervous at first. But then we both quickly came up with the same reaction.
“This is just weakness, cowardice. A weak person hiding behind a letter.”
“Right. And all we’re doing is running a theater,” said Carol. “You’re not Dr. King. Can you imagine what his life was like?”
We laughed it off together. This was before social media so the impact was less striking. Still, it reminded me that our plans for the theater would meet resistance.
Samuel L. Jackson and Kenny Leon met while they were undergrads at Clark College, now Clark Atlanta University. We focused on the positive and the support. At that time, there was nothing I would do that I wouldn’t talk to Sam Jackson about. He was kind of the reason I was doing theater. When I told him about the offer, he said, “Oh, my brother! Go and kill it, man! You can do it!” And when I told him about the hateful letter, he said, “Fuck that. Go run your theater. Many more people want you in that job than don’t. Do your thing.”
On Tuesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. at the Carter Center, Kenny Leon discusses his new memoir with Lois Reitzes of WABE Radio. An audience Q&A and book signing will follow.This is a ticketed event. Tickets include a signed copy of Take You Wherever You Go.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNTmcVt4BSMA Cappella Books if the official bookseller for this event. -
Kick off the summer season at our next Mix-It-Up Midtown event! Network with your neighbors who live and work in the district, and chat with the leadership and staff at Midtown Alliance to learn about projects and initiatives going on in the area.
This event will be held at one of Midtown’s newest residential towers, Icon Midtown. Located on the corner of 14th Street and West Peachtree, Icon Midtown is one of Atlanta’s tallest residential towers featuring panoramic vistas of the city – perfect for picture worthy selfies with friends and coworkers.
ADMISSION:
$8 Midtown Alliance members / $15 non-members / $15, if available, for all at the door100% of ticket proceeds will benefit the Atlanta Children’s Shelter, a Midtown non-profit that provides free, quality day care, emotional support, and an educational curriculum for homeless children as well as social services for their families.
If you wish to make an additional contribution to the Atlanta Children’s Shelter, please do so under “Additional Donation.”
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and specialty drink will be served.
DETAILS:
Thursday, June 21, 2018
5:30pm – 7:30pmHosted and Sponsored by:
Icon Midtown
22 14th Street NW
Atlanta, GA
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If you’ve ever wanted to groove and sway like the reknown Latin dancers of yesteryear, now’s your chance.
Willie Ziavino & the C.O.T. Band will be on hand Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM (EDT) to provide the dancing music and instructions to all those interested.
The event will be held at Eclipse di Luna Miami Circle (Buckhead) 764 Miami Circle Northeast #138 Atlanta, GA 30324.
The live music starts at 7:30 and the lessons start at 8:30 p.m. You don’t have to worry about paying for these instructions. There is free admission, free parking and excellent tapas and drinks.
Make your reservation. Live Music, Salsa Dance, Merengue, Cumbia, World Rhythms.
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What do you get when you have one of the hottest rappers coming to Atlanta with comedian and radio host Rickey Smiley and a standing-room only Greek picnic and stepshow? This, that’s what.
This is Atlanta Greek Picnic Weekend, so there will be tons of food, live music and fun. Vendors are needed for the weekend as well. Organizers are expecting to attract over 20,000 attendees.
The picnic will be held at the following address:
ATLANTA GREEK PICNIC WEEKEND643 Martin Luther King Jr drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30314AGP-The Biggest and Best Greek weekend in the country since 2004
Plies & Rickey Smiley Atlanta Greek Pinic Step show:
The event will be Friday, June 22, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM (ET) at Forbes Arena, Atlanta, GA 3031.
The Kappas, Cues, Alphas, Deltas, AKAs, Sigmas and more will be there so — be square.