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Good news: Happy, successful relationships aren’t due to luck, coming from a “good” family, or finding “The One.” All couples fight and have problems communicating at times. Thankfully, effective skills can be learned and practiced; and certain skills are far more effective than others AND backed up by science.
The Couples Communication Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2019 at 1100 Peachtree St NE, 1100 Peachtree Street Northeast Atlanta, GA 30309.
Atlanta: Couples Communication Workshop
In this workshop, you will learn how to identify common communication pitfalls, defuse heated arguments, change unhelpful patterns, and apply practical research-based strategies to prevent future conflicts from escalating.
It is important to note that this is a psychoeducational workshop, not couples therapy. It is best for couples who are committed to strengthening their relationship and are not in severe distress.
If you are in a high-conflict relationship or concerned about privacy, a traditional couples therapy consultation with me or another professional is a better choice.
This is for unmarried couples only; all sexual orientations are welcome. You will not be required nor pressured to share any personal details about your relationship.
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The Super Bowl Live free concert series begins Saturday, Jan. 26 at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta. Take MARTA train downtown to get there! Here’s what you need to know.
Super Bow Live: Schedule, Concert Footage, Videos, etc.
With the Super Bowl, much has been made about the lack of Atlanta talent on the marquee. Big musical acts like Maroon 5 and Cardi B have been booked for national exposure, but Atlantans are also represented.
Here is the Super Bowl Live lineup: Free concert series produced by Jermaine Dupri
Thanks to some pulling of strings by Atlanta officials, the Super Bowl Committee tapped none other than local So So Def maestro Jermaine Dupri to head musical events for Super Bowl LIve, a week-long concert series.
Read more: 53 things to do in Atlanta during the week of Super Bowl 53
Dupri, no stranger to these parts, rode shotgun over Atlanta’s musical hey day, giving the world such world renown acts as Kriss-Kross, Xcape and Da Brat.
Atlanta is showing out! Ludacris & Ron Clark Academy students redo #WelcometoAtlanta for #SuperBow https://t.co/7GYBI3YJsD pic.twitter.com/PU64K6VLCK
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) January 27, 2019
He also penned #1 hits for the likes of major artists like Usher and Mariah Carey. In 2004, Usher’s “Confessions,” which largely chronicled the love life of Dupri, rocketed to #1 on the charts and sold more than 5 million copies.
Now Jermaine is bringing along a number of Atlanta artists, producers and engineers so that the world can get that authentic ATL sound when they converge on the city in last week in January up to the first weekend in February.
Added to the Super Bowl Live lineup in recent days has been Monica, S.O.S. Band, Craig Campbell and more. They will join the likes of Atlanta artists like Waka Flaka Flame and Goodie Mob. Dupri and his team promised to dig deep into Georgia’s red clay to bring a homegrown feel to the free concert series.
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“I’m going for the creme de la creme, the top of the charts, the hitmakers,” DJ Holiday told reporters. “We’re gonna do one of the biggest stages on Monday, I promise you.”
Bruno Mars wants Super Bowl to showcase more ATL talent
At a recent press conference, Dupri laid out his vision for two of at least five concerts he will have in the week of the Super Bowl.
The lineup for Super Bowl Live is as follows:
Saturday 1/26 – Hip Hop:
1 p.m.: Emerald Empire Band
3 p.m.: Gritz & Jelly Butter
5 p.m.: Robnhood Tra
6 p.m.: Taylor Girlz
7 p.m.: Street Bud & Friends: Atlanta Drum Academy, LayLay, Bankroll PJ, Tootie Raw, Nia Kay, King Imprint, Backpack Kid, Lil Donald, Ayo & Teo
8 p.m.: Pastor Troy
9 p.m.: S.O.S. Band
Sunday 1/27 – Country
1:30 p.m.: Sunday Gospel Brunch, Players Gospel Choir
2:30 p.m.: REMakes
4 p.m.: Jack Michael
5 p.m. Josh Bricker
6 p.m.: Seckond Chaynce
Monday 1/28 – Hip Hop/R&B
5 p.m.: Ayanis
6:30 p.m.: 5am
7 p.m.: Goodie Mob
8 p.m.: DJ Holiday & Friends
o YFN Lucci, Waka Flocka, Trinidad James, DJ Unk, Travis Porter, 1playy, Young Dro, Derez Deshawn, Fly, Coca Vango, Light Skin Keisha, F.L.Y., Scrappy
Thursday 1/31 – Country & Rock:
4 p.m.: Lyn Avenue
6 p.m.: Tyler Tritt
7 p.m.: Hero the Band
8:30 p.m.: Craig Campbell
Friday 2/1 – Pop & EDM:
3 p.m.: Super Bowl LIVE Happy Hour, Seed & Feed Marching Band
5 p.m.: Leah Culver
6 p.m.: The Jacks
7 p.m.: Hearty Har
8 p.m.: Heroes X Villians
9 p.m.: ATLiens
Saturday 2/2 – Hip Hop:
11:30 a.m.: “Around the NFL” (NFL Podcast)
12:30 p.m.: Georgia Tech Pep Band
1 p.m.: Team (TBD) Fan Rally
2:15 p.m.: Georgia Tech Drum Line
3 p.m. Team (TBD) Fan Rally
5 p.m.: Kelechi
7 p.m.: Monica
8 p.m.: DJ Smurf & So So Def All-Stars: MC Shy D, Raheem the Dream, Kilo Ali, Playa Poncho, Deuce, DJ Kizzy Rock, KP & Envyi, DJ Taz, Freak Nasty, 12 Gauge, Tag Team, Ghost Town DJ’s, Lathun
“It’s six days of free entertainment that would possibly cost you $150 a ticket if this was a show that was out somewhere else,” Dupri was quoted as saying.
“Super Bowl LIVE presented by Verizon is a free, family-friendly event that gives the general public an opportunity to be involved in Super Bowl LIII while embracing Atlanta’s renowned music scene,” said Brett Daniels, chief operating officer of the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee.
#SuperBowlLIVE IS 🔥🔥🔥thank you @jermainedupri !! pic.twitter.com/P247bC3HUk
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) February 1, 2019
“We’re thrilled to have brands like Verizon, Ford, Frito-Lay and Hyundai on board as partners to help make this event an unforgettable experience for fans and the City of Atlanta as a whole.”
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The home in Atlanta neighborhood known as Vine City where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. raised his family with Coretta Scott King is now open to the public for the first time.
MLK’s Vine City home is being made accessible to as part of Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, a part of the National Park System.
MLK’s Vine City home is now a National HIstorical Park site
The National Park Foundation purchased the home, via private philanthropy, from the estate of Coretta Scott King on January 8, 2019, and immediately transferred it to the National Park Service
Everybody is well aware of MLK’s birth home at 501 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312, which has been a part of the National Park Service for years, but few know about MLK’s Vine City home where the adult minister and civil rights leader raised his children along with his faithful wife Coretta Scott King.
“The National Park Service’s dedication to preserving historic properties is unmatched,” said Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., on behalf of the King family. “We are very pleased to have worked with the National Park Foundation to ensure that the family home that my siblings and I grew up in will be open and available to the public. My brothers and I are honored to have fulfilled my mother’s wish to allow future generations to know the story of our dad as a father, a husband, a minister, and a civil rights leader.”
“The addition of the homes where Dr. King was born and where he raised his family with Coretta Scott King provides the National Park Service sacred spaces to more fully tell the story of Dr. King’s life and legacy,” said National Park Service Deputy Director P. Daniel Smith. “Thanks to the efforts of the National Park Foundation and the generosity of the King family, these areas are now among the many civil rights sites that are preserved as part of the National Park System and will be accessible to the American people in perpetuity.”
Final ThoughtAside from a bevy of nice hotels, the city has plenty of nice places to stay and numerous cool things to do.
Atlanta has a lot of cool things to do and places to eat, including some of the top soul food joints and remarkable Thai food spots. Explore the city.
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Hey Atlanta! Ace Kouture Pop Up will be in your city this Black History Month for a two-day pop up on Saturday, Feb. 16 and Sunday, Feb. 17 at 17 Studios 900 Murphy Ave Atlanta, Ga. 30310.
We will have amazing african print designs from tops, blouses,dresses,jumpsuits,blazers, jackets , infinity dresses ,jumpsuits,wraps outfits ,accessories and more.
RSVP for free to get extra discounts at the pop up.
Check out our website www.acekouture.com
Date: Sat Feb 16th 2019 -10am-8pm
Sun Feb 17th 2019- 11am-7pm
Location: 900 Murphy Ave, Atlanta Georgia 30310.
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
No however kids under the age of 16 might require an adult company.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Email: info@acekouture.com
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No digital copy is acceptable
Is this a paid event?
No it is free
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends?
Yes it
Is it a kid friendly event?
Yes
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The hip-hop cypher, an artistic explosion of storytelling, inspiration and healing, has inspired IMAN’s Arts & Culture programming from our inception. The event is Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at Washington High School Performing Arts Center at 45 Whitehouse Dr SW.
Literally a circle, the cypher levels the playing field of all who form it. In communal spaces, circles have facilitated peaceful dialogue and meaningful exchange.
CommUNITY Café happening in Atlanta
Spiritual traditions encourage similar circles of Divine remembrance. Connecting us to one another in ways that transcend time, space and the divisive forces of our modern day, the sacred cypher calls us to higher, more inspired and liberated ways of being.
The “Celebrating the Sacred Cypher” series will feature artists from various genres who invoke that history and spirit in their art. Additionally, our Sacred Cypher Creatives will lead week-long residencies connected to each CommUNITY Café, that will foster deep engagement and provide learning exchanges between artists and community members in the form of workshops, town hall panels, and pop-up performances.
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Hey Atlanta! Ace Kouture Pop Up will be in your city this Black History Month for a two-day pop up on Saturday, Feb. 16 and Sunday, Feb. 17 at 17 Studios 900 Murphy Ave Atlanta, Ga. 30310.
We will have amazing african print designs from tops, blouses,dresses,jumpsuits,blazers, jackets , infinity dresses ,jumpsuits,wraps outfits ,accessories and more.
RSVP for free to get extra discounts at the pop up.
Check out our website www.acekouture.com
Date: Sat Feb 16th 2019 -10am-8pm
Sun Feb 17th 2019- 11am-7pm
Location: 900 Murphy Ave, Atlanta Georgia 30310.
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
No however kids under the age of 16 might require an adult company.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Email: info@acekouture.com
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No digital copy is acceptable
Is this a paid event?
No it is free
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends?
Yes it
Is it a kid friendly event?
Yes
Read more: Another Whole Foods is popping up in MidtownThe post Ace Kouture Pop Up To Be Held In Atlanta appeared first on .
Source: AtlantaFi
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Atlanta is slated to be the first city in the nation where football fans will be able to enjoy sports experience packages. The events will offer unprecedented fan-athlete interaction in various ways.
The deal was announced this week through a licensing and marketing deal between the National Football League Players Association and QuintEvents, which will deliver the experiences. The packages are set to begin soon.
NFL Players, QuintEvents Team Up For Fan Events In Atlanta
The licensing deal will mean that QuintEvents will have control of NFL player images through the program and be able to shepherd fans and players at exclusive events, including meet-and-greets, autograph sessions and photo opportunities.
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“There is a significant opportunity to celebrate the game of football while bringing fans and players together, and the NFLPA is the perfect partner in this mission,” said Brian Ruede, President at QuintEvents. “QuintEvents’ extensive history of delivering thousands of football-centric travel, hospitality and experience packages around sports and entertainment events makes this partnership with the NFLPA very exciting.”
Business clients will be able to take advantage of private engagements with players as well.Timed to coincide with the Super Bowl, which is happening in the city next year, the first QuintEvents function will take place in Atlanta in February 2019. This is what they have planned:- Access to the NFLPA Legends Club Hospitality event hosted by Barry Sanders and other football legends. The pre-and post-game event will take place at the Georgia Freight Depot and feature gourmet food, a premium-drink open bar, photo opportunities, meet-and-greets and more.
- Ground transportation and optional hotel rooms like the Ellis Hotel, the Omni Atlanta CNN Center, Intercontinental Buckhead and the W Hotel in Midtown.
“There is a significant opportunity to celebrate the game of football while bringing fans and players together, and the NFLPA is the perfect partner in this mission,” said Brian Ruede, President at QuintEvents. “QuintEvents’ extensive history of delivering thousands of football-centric travel, hospitality and experience packages around sports and entertainment events makes this partnership with the NFLPA very exciting.”
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Everything You need to know about Atlanta Super Bowl 53
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In partnership with ART PAPERS, come to Spelman College for an exclusive talk by Amy Sherald, followed by a reception and an opportunity to view Amy Sherald. Art Papers Live is slated for Thu, February 7, 2019 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art 350 Spelman Lane Southwest Cosby Auditorium Atlanta, GA 30314.
The recently published catalogue by the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, Amy Sherald, will also be available.
Art Papers Live at Spelman College in Atlanta
*All tickets are general admission with seating available on a first come, first served basis. We anticipate this program will be standing room only and will make a viewing room available. Doors will open at 6:30pm.
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.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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Super Bowl LIII is expected to bring nearly 2 million people to downtown Atlanta. Along with the big game, there will be big changes in traffic, including road closures and other traffic plans.
Atlanta Super Bowl Road Map, Traffic & More
Atlanta traffic can be bad on a regular day; add one of the largest events in the world and it’s going to be interesting. The good thing is that Mercedes-Benz Stadium is just across the street from the Vine City MARTA station and remains an easy-to-get-to, walkable place accessible to, restaurants, hotels and more.
Super Bowl LIII Road Closures
Road closures around the Super Bowl venue in downtown Atlanta will begin on Monday, January 21 through Friday, February 8. All road closures are subject to change.
Don’t want to drive to the stadium? City officials would love it if you biked to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The city’s ongoing partnership with Atlanta Bicycle Coalition gives visitors and Atlanta residents a bike valet service and 250 bike racks around the venue.
Atlanta Super Bowl road map
1. Super Bowl Campus
Starting Monday, January 21 through Friday, February 8
- Baker St. NW will be closed between Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW and Luckie St. NW.
Starting Monday, January 21 through Thursday, February 7
- Mitchell St. SW will be closed between MLK Jr. Dr. SW (South) to Elliot St SW.
- Mangum St. will be closed between Markham St to Foundry St.
- MLK Jr. Dr. SW (South) will be closed between Northside Dr. NW to Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW
Starting Wednesday, January 23 through Thursday, February 7
- Andrew Young International Blvd. NW will be closed between Marietta St. NW and Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW.
2. NFL Honors
Starting at 1 AM on Friday, February 1 through 5 PM on Sunday, February 3
- Peachtree St. between Ponce De Leon Avenue and 3rd Street
- There will be a full closure of Ponce De Leon Avenue and 3rd Street between West Peachtree and Peachtree
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3. Super Bowl LIII: Gameday Closures
Starting the Evening of Saturday, February 2 through morning of Monday, February 4
- Northside Dr. NW will be closed between Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd NW and MLK Jr. Dr. SW (South)
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Looking for some new vibes in an old Atlanta haunt? On Thursday January 24, 2019, the Clermont Lounge kicks off the first in the 2019 series of Atlanta’s hottest underground event… Beer and Lounging at the Clermont.
January’s installment of the fast-growing concert series features performances from Rod Hamdallah, The Tenders, and Black Cat Rising!
Beer and Lounging at the Clairmont: Jan. 24, 2019
MC’d by JACKSON HEATON of Rock 100.5 and The Scoped Podcast. Goodies from the grill provided by Cadillac of Lillian’s BBQ – DON’T WALK BY, STOP BY!
The music starts about 9 p.m.Cost: Price TBDThe Clermont Lounge is located at 789 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30306. 404-874-4783.Read more: The best strip clubs in Atlanta
