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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
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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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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 -
The Onesie Bar Crawl is happening in Atlanta on Jan. 26, 2019 at Best Bars in Buckhead 3227 Roswell Rd NE Buckhead Saloon Atlanta, GA 30305. The bar crawl runs from 5 to 11:30 p.m.
The Onesie Bar Crawl is in its third year and is expecting hundreds of people to come out and enjoy drinks, DJs and shopping.
Tickets Include:
- Onesie Bar Crawl T-Shirt. (At after party. Will you make it?)
- Onesie Crawl Koozie & More Giveaways at reg.
- Crawl wristband only entry to all bars on the crawl.
- Comp shot at registration party.
- Discounted Drink specials during the crawl.
- DJ’s at multiple locations.
- Professional photographer on site.
- Hundreds of crawlers in their best onesies.
- The only crawl to start with one registration party & end with one epic onesie after party.
Participating bars:
- Buckhead Saloon (Registration 5pm-7pm)
- Lost Dog Tavern
- Red Door Tavern
- Kramer’s Buckhead Atlanta
- Dive Bar Buckhead
- Buckhead Saloon – 11pm-12am t-shirt pick-up.
Drink specials:
- $2 Beers
- $2 Assoarted onesie shots
- $3 Wells
FAQ:
Where do I get my event T-Shirt?
- Make it to the after party and it is yours. Shirts are handed out first come first serve at our official after party from 11pm-12am. *Sizes are not guaranteed as they are first come first serve. Everyone gets a shirt! Sizes S to 2XL
Do I need a ticket?
- Yes over half of the bars are ticket only entry for crawlers only with our wristband. You also will not be able to get int our registration party or after party nor will get your event t-shirt, koozie, access to bars, photographers, and other giveaways.
Do I need to go to all of the bars? Is it guided?
- You do not need to visit all the bars to get your t-shirt at the after party. We will have times next to each bar when they will be staffed & ready and when you should be there for wristband only awesomeness.
Do I need to print my ticket? Does it need to match my name?
- No, on your phone is preferred. Ticket does not need to match attendee name. This is a 21+ event
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There are many places to go around Atlanta for a good time on the town, but one of the ones I’ve recently experienced is Club Elleven 45.
For the hottest Friday night experience in Atlanta | It’s #FEVERFRIDAYS at the recently renovated #ELLEVEN45… Come Experience The New Standard for Atlanta’s Nightlife Scene with Atlanta’s Sexiest Crowd. EACH AND EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT IT GOES DOWN!!!! #YourNewFridayNightDestination
Doors Open 10pm
LADIES FREE ENTRY TILL MIDNIGHT W/ RSVP
CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY? LET US HOST YOUR PARTY!!! | BOOK YOUR TABLE TODAY!(Contact For Details).
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If you like to have a good time on the dance floor or while listening to music, Atlanta has something for everyone. Check out the top live music venues around the city as well as best comedy clubs.If you’re into spoken word, you’ll love these poetry spots in Atlanta. Don’t forget to hit up the top clubs in Atlanta throughout the week end weekend.
