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You’re invited to the Opening Reception for the traveling museum exhibit, Black Money: World Currencies Featuring African, African-American, and African Diasporic History and Cultures, on November 28, at the Auburn Avenue Research Library.
The event is slated for Wednesday, November 28, 2018 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST at Auburn Avenue Research Library 101 Auburn Avenue Northeast Atlanta, GA 30303.
Atlanta Black Money Exhibit: Opening reception
The Black Money Exhibit features “money trees” with over 300 rare, obsolete and currently circulating paper money, as well as other money and art objects from more than 80 countries in Africa, Europe, and the Americas, depicting 10,000 years of history. The Black Money Exhibit is created by Dr. Harcourt Fuller, a history professor at Georgia State University, and a 2018-19 Fulbright Global Scholar. It is designed by artist Irvin Wheeler and curated by Tracy Murrell.
This event is free and open to the public.
The Black Money Exhibit is recognized by UNESCO as part of the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015 – 2024).
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Atlantic recording artist K. Michelle will be the featured speaker at Atlanta’s “Be Human” Seminar on Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 7 to 10 p.m. ET at 792 Cascade Ave SW Atlanta, Georgia 30310.
The “Be Human” series with K. Michelle, who has lived in Atlanta, is a seminar not to miss. R&B singer, takes a deeper look into making nothing out of something, addressing how she’s leveraged her edgy, firecracker persona which has seemingly defined her, into unparalleled success.
“Its not about being perfect, but about being human. Being Yourself and accepting your past mistakes,” K.Michelle says.
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Let’s face it: Healthy food options are far and few between in a Southern dining mecca like Atlanta. But ever so often an eatery comes along with good intentions. Grass: A Vegan Eatery is set to open this weekend in Midtown Atlanta.
Grass: A Vegan Eatery will be at A Mano Restaurant in Old Fourth Ward Atlanta off Ralph McGill Boulevard on Sunday, November 18, 2018 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM EST.
The eatery promises to feature an extensive vegan plant base menu with appetizers, entrees, salads, and desserts. To set the mood, live music will be provided on the patio and exclusive vegan/plant based vendors out to showcase their products and knowledge.
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.
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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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“Knock, knock.” Who’s there. “Eat.” Eat who? “Eat Mor Chicken.”
Chick-Fil-A on Tuesday, Nov. 13, announced that starting immediately it will begin delivering nationwide as part of a partnership with Door Dash.
Chick-Fil-A announces nationwide delivery
To celebrate, Chick-fil-A and DoorDash will give away up to 200,000 free Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwiches (one per customer in participating cities) from now until Tuesday, November 20, 2018, when placing an order through DoorDash.
The giveaway is exclusively available through the DoorDash app and website with a $5minimum order when using the promo code “CFADELIVERY.” The giveaway will be available daily after 10:30 am local time.
“So many of our guests’ busy lives and family commitments have them strapped for time. Delivery is one way we can help them get a quick yet high quality meal,” said Jon Bridges, Chick-fil-A senior vice president and chief marketing officer. “If they’re unable to come to us, we’ll come to them.”
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How to try Chick-Fil-A’s secret menu
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If you see yourself as a mini-Dominique Wilkins or even a Trae Young, then the city has ample proving grounds to get your game on. Outdoor basketball courts in Atlanta come in all shapes and sizes, in big and small neighborhoods, wooded areas and more.
Atlanta recently benefited from a city of Atlanta venture with the NBA’s hometeam Hawks to refurbish many of the outdoor basketball courts in Atlanta, stylizing them with team colors.
Hoop’s Up – Here Are Atlanta’s Outdoor Basketball Courts
If you’re looking for some pickup games, here are where you can find some competition on the streets.
Candler Park: 1500 McLendon Ave. NE1
Central Park: 400 Merritts Ave, NE2
J.D. Sims Park: 544 Angier Ave, NE1
Parkway-Wabash Park: Parkway at Wabash, NE1
Piedmont Park: 400 Park Dr., NE Dr., NE1/2
Selena S. Butler Park: 98 Wm Holmes Borders Dr., NE1
CourtsA.D. Williams Park: 1154 James Jackson Parkway, NW1
Center Hill Park: 2305 Bankhead Hwy NW2
Chattahoochee Park Bolton Rd. at Peyton Rd, NW1
English Park 1350 Bolton Rd, NW1
J.F. Kennedy Park 225 Chestnut St/Orr St, NW1
Knight Park 1194 Church St. NW1
Lillian Cooper Shepherd Park 2886 Argyle Dr, NW2
Maddox Park 1115 Bankhead Hwy NW, at Marietta Blvd2
Mozley Park 1565 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr SW1
Underwood Hills Park Ridgeway Ave/Harper Way, NW1
CourtsArthur Langford, Jr. Park 211 Thornton St, SW4
Bessie Branham Park 2051 Delano Dr at Norwood Ave, SE1
Brownwood Park Emerson Ave at Brownwood Ave, SE1
Chosewood Park 401 Nolan St. SE2
Cleveland Avenue Park 41 Cleveland Ave, SE1
Coan Park 1530 Woodbine Ave, SE2
East Lake Park 2617 Memorial Dr SE/ Daniel St/ Alston Dr1
Empire Park 245 Oak Dr, SE1
Four Corners Park 1040 Crew St SE, at Haygood Ave1
Grant Park 840 Cherokee Ave SE1
Harper Park Wilson Rd and Gilbert Rd, SE2
Kimpson Park 97 Thirkeld Ave, SE1
Lang-Carson Park 100 Flat Shoals Ave. SE1
Phoenix II Park Georgia Ave at Martin St, SE2
Rawson-Washington Park Connally St/Kelly St, NE1
Rebel Valley Park 1005 Stonewall Drive SE1
South Atlanta Park Gammon St, SE at Bisbee Ave1
South Bend Park 1955 Compton Dr SE2
Thomasville Park 1835 Henry Thomas Drive, SE1
Windsor Street Park 700 Windsor St @ Bass St, SE1
CourtsAdair II Park Murphy Av/Gillett St/Lillian Ave SW1
Ben Hill Park 2405 Fairburn Rd SW1
Cleopas R. Johnson Park Fair St at Northside Dr, NW1
Collier Park 3691 Collier Drive, SW1
Deerwood Park Alexandria Dr/Tampa Trail, SW1
Harwell Heights Park 3114 Collier Dr. SW1
Isabel Gates Webster Park 275 Peyton Rd SW, at Peyton Place1
Melvin Drive Park 3895 Melvin Drive, SW1
Oakland City Park 1305 Oakland Dr, SW at Epworth1
Perkerson Park 770 Deckner Ave, SW2
Rose Circle Park Rose Circle at White Street SW1
Stone Hogan Park Stone Hogan Rd/St Hogan Conn. SW1
West End Park 1111 Oak St. SW1
Wilson Mill Park 300 Wilson Mill Rd SW1
Atlanta has TONS to do outdoors. Check out some of our other content on things to do outside in Georgia.
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The city may be currently experiencing a real estate boom, and the amount of Atlanta restaurants for sale is a good indication of the health of the market. Restaurants are a risky investment for many entrepreneurs, but you can win big if the stars align.
There are nearly 80 restaurants per 100,000 Americans, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That means annual restaurant sales equal about $700 per person. In destination cities, that number can be easily four times that.
As Atlanta’s restaurant scene continues to mature, you can expect to see more eateries on this corner and the next. You’ll also see more Atlanta restaurants for sale. Ready to dive in? Check these food establishments out.
Here are some Atlanta restaurants for sale
Pizza Crosta is located at The Prado at 5590 Prado Pl A-140, Sandy Springs, GA 30342.
Midtown Atlanta Upscale Hookah Bar & Ultra Lounge w/Kitchen for Sale
Sandy Springs Restaurant & Bar – $99,000 – Fully Equipped Turnkey w/Patio 
Hurricane Grill & Wings a National Franchise Restaurant & Sports Bar – Nationally Anchored Center w/Regal Cinema – 6,125/sf Wrap Around End-Cap 
Red Snapper Restaurant Atlanta – Same Owner 32-Years – $200K Net Profit 
Kennesaw Restaurant & Bar – Nets $21,000 Per Month 
S&W Seafood Restaurant & Bar for Sale – Nationally Anchored Center in Johns Creek, GA 
Shumacher Sells 7 Rolls Ice Cream Conyers
Vittles Restaurant Smyrna – Freestanding – Equipped – Keep as Restaurant or Convert to Retail, Office, Etc. – Lease w/No Key Money Requirement 
Metro Atlanta Casual Restaurant for Sale – Absentee Owner Net Profit $42,000 Monthly
Cakes & Ale w/Adjacent Cafe on Historic Decatur Square for Lease – Fully Equipped Turnkey – $1.6M Buildout 
Norcross Subway Franchise for Sale – Priced Low – One Owner 8 Years – Owner Financing – Keep or Convert 
See more Atlanta restaurants for sale at Shumacher.com.
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You are invited to transform yourself from the inside out! Come out Sunday, Nov. 11 for an awakening your divine feminine using sacred tools of ascension that will engage your spirit, embrace your unique beauty and celebrate the magic within. We will explore our bodies with movement, open our minds with deep meditation, celebrate our sisterhood in the goddess circle and learn from crafted presentations that will unlock your full potential.
Take this journey with me through a world of sacred sensuality, spirituality, and the art of adornment to awaken the divine feminine.
It’s a beautiful thing to realize that we are constantly emerging, transforming and on our way to becoming our next manifestation.
What is your vision? How do you truly see yourself? Are you willing to take a leap and go for it to just see how beautifully you can flourish?
Our current reality is an illusion as it’s merely a projection of our inner world, which creates our outer experience. Become the Goddess you’re meant to be on 11:11.
Its time to rise from the inside out and the outside in to fully awaken the Empress at the Highest Vibration!
I guarantee you will leave feeling rejuvenated. See you there!
SPECIAL BOOK SIGNINGS FOR “TURN YOUR MAGIC ALL THE WAY THE F*CK ON” !WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
YOGA MATDRESS CODE:
EXOTIC, REGAL AND FESTIVE ATTIRE YOU’LL BE COMFORTABLE IN AND WILL HAVE YOU CAMERA READY! WE WILL BE FILMING.ITINERARY:
REGISTRATION10-1030Let the vibes begin. You will be greeted with the utmost honor by the Divine Masculine who will sage and purify you at the door.OPENING10:30-11The Awakening Opening words of power and intention setting by host Hadiiya Barbel. Get ready to get fully grounded into the spiritual realm and powered up for an amazing day ahead. -
Atlanta is going to be well represented musically for the Super Bowl: Rap acts such as Ludacris, Migos, Lil Yachty, Metro Boomin and Lil Baby will all perform at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Jan. 31, 2019, Electronic Arts Inc. and OnLocation Experiences announced Monday.
Super Bowl 53, which will take place on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 is shaping up to be the most anticipated event in Atlanta this century. Nearly 70,000 people will be expected to pack Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The EA Sports Bowl musical performances connected to the Atlanta Super Bowl will take place as part of the three-day Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest,.
The Atlanta Super Bowl is looking for thousands of volunteers to help game-goers and visitors that weekend. Atlanta schools will also play a part.
Local public and private schools are invited to participate in a Super Bowl project that puts books, sports equipment and school supplies into the hands of students in need.
The project, called Super Kids-Super Sharing started in Atlanta in 2000 and celebrates its 20thanniversary in Atlanta in 2019. This popular community initiative is implemented in every Super Bowl host community and over the years has collected hundreds of thousands of books, pieces of sports equipment and school supplies to help local children.
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Celebrating 15 years of Bhojanic with our inaugural
CURRY JAM FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Featuring the Bhojanic All-Star Band
and tasting stations from around
The Curry Trail.Tickets will be $25 for 15 tokens
which will include choice of
diverse and International food stations.Non alcoholic beverages and desserts
will be available.
Tastings will be 1-3 tokens each.Specialty drinks and libations will be available for a discounted rate at the bar.
Cocktail tastings will also be available at the bar.Children under 10 are 50% off.
CURRY TRAIL TASTING STATIONS
Momos Vegetable with Chutney
Kathmandu, NepalGreen Curry Veg with Tofu
Thailand/Malaysia
Goat Rendang and Rice
Sumatra Region, Indonesia
Mini Mumbai Lamb Pies
Johannesburg, South Africa
Kathal (Jackfruit) Byriani
Chicken Byriani
New Delhi, India
Mango Chili Wings
Hakka Region, China
Gobhi Manchurian
Rangoon, Burma
Khao-suey Vegetarian Soup
Chennai, India
Idli Vada Sambar
Mumbai, India
Frankie or Slider
Chicken Keema or Paneer
DESSERTS
Ice-Cream Walla
Rus Malai Shots
Dry Indian Sweets
Rose Milk Drink
Masala Chai
Gulab Jamun
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Festival season is about to be upon us in Atlanta. if you want to be in the mix at all the locales — from Dunwoody to College Park — you need to know what’s going on. Where are the Atlanta festivals this year? We’ve got you.
The only way to know is to check out AtlantaFi’s Atlanta Festival Guide 2018, which features all you need to know about local festivals.
Check Out All Of The 2018 Atlanta Festivals
Come springtime, there’s nothing bigger than the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, and the city’s cinematic force comes out with the Atlanta Film Festival weeks later. Sweetwater 420 Festival guarantees a good time and plenty of good ales and IPAs.
For Memorial day, the Atlanta Jazz Festival bookends the season and welcomes summertime, where several events take center stage. The Great Southern Beer Festival, Piedmont Park Arts Fest and ATL Peach Fest concludes July.
As the weather cools a bit for fall, the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival, One Musicfest and Music Midtown provide the opportunity to see some of the nation’s top music acts right here in Atlanta.
Here are all the Atlanta Festivals for 2018
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
March 3
Baconfest
March 31
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
April 13-15
Atlanta Film Festival
April 13–22
Georgia Renaissance Festival
April 14-June 3
Sweetwater 420 Fest
April 20-22
Inman Park Festival
April 27-29
Atlanta Jazz Festival
May 25-27
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
May 31-June 3
HERE ARE MORE ATLANTA FESTIVALS
AJC Peachtree Road race: July 4
Great Southern Beer Fest – July 27 — see details
ATL Peach Fest: July 29 — See details
Piedmont Park Arts Festival: August 18-19
Festival Peachtree Latino – August 26
Summer Shade Festival: August 26 & 27– See music lineup
Taste of Soul Atlanta: August 31 – Sept. 2 – See details
One MusicFest: September 8 and 9 — See the music lineup
Music Midtown: September 15 and 16 — See the music lineup
Art & Soul Festival: September 15 — see details
Imagine Music Festival: September 21-23 — see details
Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade – September 22
Localmotion Festival of the Arts — September 22
Atlanta Audubon Chalk Festival – September 25
Atlanta Flux Projects — September 27-30
KamerFest — September 28-30 see details
FroRibbean Fest — September 29 see details
Fall Festival-Candler Park — September 29 & 30
Atlanta Streets Alive-Midtown — September 30
ATL Cluckfest Fried Chicken Festival: October 6 — see details
Sweet Auburn Music Festival: October 6 – –see details
Atlanta Pride Festival: October 12 -14 — see details
Mobile Movie Makers Youth Festival: October 13 — see details
AFROPUNK’s Carnival of Consciousness October 13 & 14 — see details
Atlanta Vintage Neo Soul, Jazz & Wine Festival: October 14 — see details
Conyers Latin Festival: October 14 — see details
Taste of Atlanta: October 19-21 — see details
Alive Festival & Taste of BBQ: October 20 — see details
Festival On Ponce: October 20 & 21 — see details
Atlanta World Kite Festival: October 27
Harvest Balloon Festival: October 27 — see details
Letters Festival: November 9 — see details
Butcher & Brew Fest: November 10 — see details
Atlanta Guaco Taco Fest: November 10 — see details
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