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Baby products company Gerber is looking for photogenic infants to be in the running for the 2019 spokesbaby. Not just babies are eligible. The internationally known company is looking for newborns to 4-year-old toddlers.
Gerber announced its 2018 photo search Monday — for the 2019 spokesbaby. If chosen, your baby will be seen by millions of people on TV, national print campaigns as well as social media.
Your tot could also serve as an adorable ambassador for the brand. There’s also money involved. The family of the baby chosen will receive a grand prize of $50,000. That’s a LOT of diapers.
Submitting your child’s photo on Instagram by using the hashtag #GerberPhotoSearch2018.
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Midtown Atlanta restaurant Sweet Auburn BBQ has launched their new cocktail menu for fall. The Poncey-Highland haunt is known for its traditional BBQ with an Asian twist, but now the drinks will be flowing!!
The autumn drink menu features a number of fun and creative options that take advantage of seasonal flavors– with ingredients such as maple syrup, hickory smoke, apple pie moonshine, and cider and even CBD oil.Faves are sure to include Dawsonville’s Creek, the Bing & Rosemary, Pidgin’ Talk and Boo Berry among others.
Check out Sweet Auburn BBQ’s fall cocktail menu
Sweet Auburn BBQ is also among favorite Atlanta restaurants to catch a football game. Why rant and rave by yourself on the couch when you can join the masses and eat, drink and shout at a top dining spot?
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.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
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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AfroPunk 2018 Carnival of Consciousness Atlanta is headed to the city on Oct. 13 & 14, 2018. The event has added a number of musical artists to its lineup, including Death Grips, Pusha T, Kaytranada, NERD, The Internet, Rico Nasty and more.
The festival has grown into a major cultural force for music not only in the African-American community, but in free expression spaces across the country. The festival’s energy is something that its founders envisioned at its inception.
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“When we started the festival, it was meant as a platform for alternative black talent and to grow an audience we felt did not understand festival culture and therefore wouldn’t pay for it,” co-founder Matthew Morgan told Billboard.com in 2015. “We put a lot in by supporting the community for 10 years, so to have the community turn around and support the event, we were extremely happy about that.”
Tickets to the Carnival of Consciousness are on sale now. You can also volunteer and get an earned ticket by working on site.
AfroPunk 2018 Carnival of Consciousness Atlanta music lineup
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Come on out this weekend for the Inaugural Atlanta Vintage Neo Soul, Jazz & Wine Festival. The event will be held at the Lithonia Amphitheater on Sunday, Oct. 14.
There will be live bands, wines and vendors and more. Bring an appetite for great music, wine and food, enjoy the fresh air, and the amazing sounds of fall.
Atlanta Vintage Neo Soul, Jazz & wine Festival: What you need to know
LIVE BANDS: Groove Centric Band * Cory Brown & TCB Band * A Sharp Affair Band
Unlimited wine tasting
CAN I BUY A TICKET AT THE EVENT?
Yes, tickets will be available at the gate at a higher price. We recommend that you buy them in advance online as a sellout is expected.HOW MANY WINES CAN WE TASTE?
Your admission ticket entitles you to unlimited wine tasting privileges (PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY! We reserve the right to politely refuse service to anyone we feel is intoxicated.CAN WE BRING OUR CHILDREN?
Kids 12 and under are free.
WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?
Gates will open 30 minutes before event start time.CHAIRS, BLANKET and TENTS?
We encourage our guests to bring your fold up chairs and blankets. Yes tents are allowed in designated areas.WHAT IF IT RAINS?
This is a rain or shine event. The Festival will go on regardless of the weather.CAN I LEAVE AND RE-ENTER THE FESTIVAL?
You may get a hand stamp, then re-enter the festival if you wish.WHAT TO BRING?
- Blanket,Chairs and Tents Welcomed
- Cakes, snacks
- VALID ID….All guests entering will have their ID’s checked to verify that they are of legal drinking age.
WHAT NOT TO BRING?
- Please no tents
- No weapons
- No outside alcohol, illegal substances, or beverages
Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 11 AM – 6 PMLithonia Amphitheater
2515 Park Drive, Lithonia, Georgia 30058There 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.
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Coffee and taco spot Muchacho is hosting its “Couch Surfer” Pop-Up Series, Vol. 1 with Talat Market from Sunday, September 30 through Thursday, October 4. The nightly dinners will feature a menu of Thai dishes from renowned Chef Parnass Savang alongside specialty cocktails inspired by the cuisine.
The eatery is a great place to hang out and chill, courtesy of founder and restaurateur Michael Lennox. The “Couch Surfer” Pop-Up Series, Vol. 1 with Talat Market at Muchacho will be begin at 6 p.m.
Muchacho Hosts ‘Couch Surfer’ Pop-Up Series: Sept. 30-Oct. 4
On the menu, guests will find two traditional Thai noodle dishes for $12 each, including Kuaytiaw Reua “Boat Noodles” (Regular or Haeng ei. dry), made with rice noodles, pork broth, pork balls, water spinach, sprouts, chinese celery, cilantro and sawtooth, and Ba Mii Tom Yum Haeng, comprised of spicy, sweet, tart wonton noodles and pork, cilantro, bean sprouts, sawtooth and scallions. Pork Cracklins will also be served for $3. Muchacho will serve specialty cocktails alongside Thai beer, including a boozy riff on Thai iced tea and a frozen beverage with keffir lime, lemongrass and Thai herbs.
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.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
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 will be the home of the 2018 KamerFEST Music Festival, which is set for Sept. 28-30, AtlantaFi has learned. KamerFEST aims to bridge the musical gap between America and Africa, where much of our rhythmic heritage originates.The three-day event will culminate in KamerFEST Live, a live concert featuring 10 of the hottest African artists, which will be paired with their American counterparts.The event will be held at Horizon Events, 4990 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA 30093.KamerFEST Set For September 2018 In Atlanta
“The KamerFEST Music Festival was created to introduce the African urban music scene to the USA,” said Dora Bryant, founder of the KamerFEST Music Festival. “I feel this is the perfect time, especially with the recent rise in collabos between artists of both continents.”Dora Bryant is an Atlanta-based female entrepreneur originally from the African country of Cameroon. She is the founder and CEO of LUX Group of Companies, which include LUX Atlanta, LUX London, and LUX Africa.KamerFEST won’t be just about the musical performances, attendees can also expect a red carpet welcome party and a KamerFEST cypher. Celebrities will be on hand as well along with special guest performances throughout the event.Kamerfest 2018: Schedule of Events
Day 1 – KamerFEST All-White Networking and Champagne Event:
Network with Investors, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Business Professionals… as well as Public Figures like Professional Athletes, Actors, Recording Artists, and the Celebrities flying in from AfricaDay 2 – KamerFEST LIVE:
An anticipated Live Concert, which features some of the Hottest African Artists flying in all the way from Africa!Day 3 – KamerFEST Music Business Workshop and Media Day:
A Music Business Workshop moderated by a Voting member of the Grammy Awards.
KamerFEST Media:
A Day Spent doing Media Interviews and other Media-Related Activities.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.
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The leaves aren’t quite falling yet, but it’s getting a bit cool, which means it’s that time of year. The Candler Park Fall Festival is set for September 29 and 30 in Atlanta at Candler Park and Mclendon Ave NE.
The Fall Festival – Candler Park. is a two-day neighborhood festival that boasts live music, an artist market, specialty food trucks and beverage vendors, a kids’ play area, a 5K, outdoor yoga — and a Tour of Homes.
Candler Park Fall Festival 2018: Everything you need to know
Fall Fest is FREE and produced by the Candler Park Neighborhood Organization.
Artist market open 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Music and food from noon until late.
5K and Fun Run Races
Run through the beautiful and challenging Candler Park neighborhood as we kick off Fall Fest. Starting Saturday morning (9/29) at 9:00am (registration begins at 7:30) the 5K will kick off, followed by the 1 mile Fun Run at 10 a.m.
Tour of Homes
On Sept. 30 from 12 to 6 p.m. you’ll be able to view a wonderful collection of residences to view that will illustrate several of the values we share as a community.
One of the homes has been rebuilt incorporating several aspects of sustainable living. They recycled many items of the previous structure, installed pecan floors created from a tree which grew in their backyard and included various natural elements in the construction of stone walls, all resulting in a stylish, spacious, comfortable, contemporary living space.
Many of the homes will display their significant art collections, much created by local artists. Of course, we also consider our gardens part of the art world, so stay alert to the many forms of gardening that have been created. You may even notice that some of us have eliminated grass entirely from our landscapes.
Be alert! Rumor has it that there may be a culinary treat or two at some of your stops. What would a Tour of Homes be without a surprise or two?
Artists Market
Open 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, the Fall Fest Artist Market is full of local artist and vendors that have been carefully curated just for you! With over 200+ booths, there is something for everyone! From handmade pottery and paintings to kids crafts and apparel, we know you will find just what you are looking all while supporting local businesses.
Kidlandia
SATURDAY, SEPT 29: 11:00 am – Apres 5k recovery/stretching by Solstice
1:00 pm – Circus Camp Aerial Troupe Performance1:00 – 4:00 pm – Giant Bubbles with Sweet Pea the Clown3:00 pm – Circus Camp Aerial Troupe PerformanceSUNDAY, SEPT. 30: 10:00 am – All-ages yoga by Tough Love Yoga1:30 pm – Reptile Show (live reptiles)4:00 pm – Capoeira performance by Capoeira DecaturThere’s going to be a ferris wheel
Location: Candler Park Dr, just North of Miller Ave intersection
Hours of operation: Sat 12-8p, Sun 12-6p
$5 per ride for adults and kids ages 3 to 11 (Cash only)
FREE for children 2 and under (with an accompanying adult)Music Lineup
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There are few festivals in Atlanta that command our total attention like the ATL Cluckfest 2018 Fried Chicken Festival. The event is slated for Saturday, October 6, 2018. It runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Candler Park Dr. , Atlanta, GA 30307.
Aside from the creative name, fried chicken is a rite of passage in the South, and a festival of such proportions is something that calls to mind all kinds of finger-lickin’ delight.
ATL CluckFest 2018 Fried Chicken Festival: What you need to know
The event will bring together numerous restaurants from all over the South to bring their best fried chicken dishes to Candler Park. More than 25+ restaurants will be vying for the crown of Atlanta’s Best Fried Chicken!
Entry is pre-sale tickets are $15.00 at the door $20.00 GA. Each GA will receive a three token wristband redeemable at all restaurants for samples.
VIP Gold is 35.00 and pre-sale $45.00 . Each VIP member will gain early entry ,
6 token wristband redeemable at all restaurants for samples, private bar, climate controlled bathrooms, phone charging stations, seating area, and private DJ.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.
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Film director Sasha Waters Freyer will introduce the film ACP Film Series Presents: “Garry Winogrand: All Things Are Photographable.” The event will be held Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 7–9 PM at Landmark’s Midtown Art Cinema 931 Monroe Drive NE Suite C-212 Atlanta, GA 30308.
Artist. Iconoclast. Man of his time. Garry Winogrand was the epic photographer of 20th century American life. Decades before digital technology transformed how we make and see pictures, American photographer Garry Winogrand made hundreds of thousands of them with his 35mm Leica, creating an encyclopedic portrait of America from the late 1950s to the early 1980s. When he died suddenly at age 56 in 1984, Winogrand left behind more than 10,000 rolls of film – more than a quarter of a million pictures! These images, as well as hours of never before seen 8mm films, capture a bygone era.
Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable is the first cinematic survey of that legacy. The film tells the story of an artist whose rise and fall was — like America’s in the late decades of the 20th century — larger-than-life, full of contradictions, and totally unresolved. The film also uses newly discovered audio cassette tapes of private conversations between Winogrand and photographer Jay Maisel recorded in 1977.
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This is one of those weekends in Atlanta that they warn you about: Good food, live music, sports and parties are everywhere. There are so many things to do in Atlanta this weekend, it’s hard to keep up, but let’s try, shall we?
In downtown Atlanta, alone we have several events catering to visitors, including a major convention and party. It’s football season and school’s back in session, so expect large crowds and plenty of traffic.
Things to do in Atlanta: Tuesday, September 25, 2018
- Bellina Alimentari’s Pasta Making Class
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Ponce City Market - VOW | New World of Bridal® – September
AmericasMart Atlanta - Taco Tuesday – Prickly Pear (see other Tuesday food & drink specials)
- The Spectrum – Apache Cafe
Things to do in Atlanta: Wednesday, Sept. 27
- Atlanta Food and Wine Experience
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. / Georgia World Congress Center - Atlanta International Fashion Week
Various Times - Bellina Alimentari’s 3 Wine 3 Cheese Class
6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. / Ponce City Market - VOW | New World of Bridal® – September
AmericasMart Atlanta - Wednesdays in Woodruff Presented by Smokefree Atlanta
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
Things to do in Atlanta: Friday, Sept. 29
- 3rd Annual Atlanta Sci-Fi Film Festival
Cinefest Film Theatre - Atlanta International Fashion Week
Various Times - Fall Plant Sale at Oakland Cemetery
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Georgia State vs. ULM Football Game
Georgia State Stadium - Imagine Memorial LCI Public Design Studio
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - Metro Atlanta Heart Walk
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. / Georgia World Congress Center - Seether
8:00 p.m. / The Tabernacle - The 2nd Annual “End Of Summer Jam Classic” 2018 Families Helping Families Community Picnic!!
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. / Grant Park - The Gathering: 30 Years of Black Visual Arts in Atlanta
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. / Auburn Avenue Research Library
Things to do in Atlanta: Lobster Madness, Sept. 30
Lobster Madness – Miltons_Cuisine. Sun 9/30 6-8pm. $97+. Go crazy with your own 1.5- pound boiled lobster and a variety of lobster, steak and seafood dishes. Good eatin’!
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Things to do in Atlanta: Georgia Audubon Chalk Festival
The Atlanta Audubon Chalk Festival is on Tues 10am-5pm Piedmont Park in Midtown. King of Pops will be on site with tasty treats, attendees can vote their faves.
Things to do in Atlanta: Conversations with Artists: Tommie Smith and Glenn Kaino
Wieland Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Michael Rooks sits down with gold medal sprinter Tommie Smith and conceptual artist Glenn Kaino to discuss the multiyear collaboration between the two which resulted in the exhibition With Drawn Arms: Glenn Kaino & Tommie Smith. Listen as they continue the conversation about the ongoing struggle for civil rights and the current moment of reckoning with racial injustice in America. See more.
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