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It’s a dog eat dog world out there, but in Atlanta, it’s a Lab’s world, as in Labrador Retriever! The breed once again took Atlanta’s top woof in the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) 2017 ranking of the most popular dog breeds in the country.
The Lab came in No. 1 in Buffalo and Nashville, underscoring just how popular the pups are. Rounding out the top five in Atlanta were bulldogs (of course).
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was knocked out of the city’s top five, but joined the Yorkshire Terriers, Boxers and Rottweilers in the top 10.“The Labrador Retriever held strongly to the number one spot in Atlanta,” AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo said in a statement. “But the Bulldog is certainly pawing its way up the ranks, landing only one place behind its cousin, the French Bulldog.”
Atlanta’s Most Popular Breeds 2017
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Golden Retriever
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. French Bulldog
5. Bulldog
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Tickets to see the Atlanta Braves play at SunTrust Park are the most affordable out of any MLB team, according to a new study. GoBankingRates.com looked at Major League Baseball stadiums and compared what it costs fans for tickets, food, beverages and parking.
Despite being one of the newest stadiums in all of MLB, admission to SunTrust Park came in No. 1in being the least expensive. When you add other expenses such as food, parking, etc, the Braves ballpark came in overall in second place, bested only by Coors Field.
The Braves began play last week in its second season at SunTrust Park after a quarter-century in downtown Atlanta’s Turner Field.
People heading to a Braves game are encouraged to park in Official SunTrust Parking Lots. There are 19 official parking lots operated by the Atlanta Braves that contain 14,000 parking spots. Prices in the lots range from $10 to $18, and parking can be purchased on the Braves website ahead of time.Other insights from the GoBankingRates.com study showed that it costs nearly $100 to enjoy the amenities at some of MLB’s top ballparks.
Top 3 Most Expensive MLB Stadiums
1. Cost to Attend Yankee Stadium: $95
- Two tickets: $42
- Two hot dogs: $6
- Two beers: $12
- Parking: $35
2. Cost to Attend Safeco Field: $92.83
- Two tickets: $51.33
- Two hot dogs: $9.50
- Two beers: $12
- Parking: $20
3. Cost to Attend Fenway Park: $91
- Two tickets: $30
- Two hot dogs: $10.50
- Two beers: $15.50
- Parking: $35
Top 3 Least Expensive MLB Stadiums
1. Cost to Attend Coors Field: $50
- Two tickets: $20
- Two hot dogs: $10
- Two beers: $6
- Parking: $14
2. Cost to Attend SunTrust Park: $51
- Two tickets: $12
- Two hot dogs: $13
- Two beers: $10
- Parking: $16
3. Cost to Attend Angel Stadium: $52.67
- Two tickets: $24.67
- Two hot dogs: $9
- Two beers: $9
- Parking: $10
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Universal Pictures is giving people in select cities the chance to attend a free”Spring Fling” screening of its new movie “Blockers.” The offer is good at 100 theaters in 50 cities (including Atlanta) across the nation on Wednesday, April 4.
Guests who go to www.BlockersSpringFling.com and RSVP for a ticket—at participating locations—will be given one free admission to the 7:00 p.m. showing, up to theater capacity.
Get Free Tickets To See ‘Blockers’ In Atlanta
Free tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and may only be claimed at www.BlockersSpringFling.com. Each guest must present a printed ticket and show a valid ID to receive admission. This offer is valid for the 7:00 p.m. showing of the film on April 4, at participating locations only.
“Ever since our first screening at South-by-Southwest we have been overwhelmed at how audiences have embraced the film,” said Cannon. “In keeping with the spirit of the story and how gratified we are by the response, Universal is spearheading a series of free ‘Spring-Fling’ screenings. On behalf of our entire cast and crew we hope everyone will love watching this film as much as we loved making it.”
“Blockers” stars Seth Rogen, , Evan Goldberg, Jon Hurwitz, in a flick about a three high school seniors who make a pact to lose their virginity on prom night. Three overprotective parents go on a wild and chaotic quest to stop them. Here’s the trailer below:
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Arches Brewing in Hapeville is going to be festive on the first full weekend in April. That’s because it will be First Friday on April 6 and one week later, they’ll celebrate the brewery’s second anniversary.Grab your tickets and come out to support Arches on Saturday, April 14th! The establishment will be featuring multiple rare & barrel-aged styles, tapping a specialty cask, and pouring our very first experimental lager from their recently announced Lager Lab project.Arches Brewing Celebrating 2-Year Anniversary
The party will stay rockin’ with two lives bands, the Atlanta Photo Camper, and Buena Gente Bakery serving up delicious cuban eats.Arches promises that there will be even more surprises on the site.General Admission tickets are $25 and VIP tickets are $75 – ticket details & purchase here.Here’s the flyer info:
This will be a ticketed event, 21+ only and no dogs will be allowed.
Live music by Lazy Lightning & The Night Shift.
Buena Gente Cuban Bakery will be onsite slingin’ delicious cuban fare, so come hungry!
Atlanta Photo Camper will be hanging out to help capture the moment! Have you seen their setup?? It’s amazing.
A pre festivities group bike ride to the brewery sponsored by @The Spindle ATL
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If you’re a “Late Registration Fan,” and if “Jesus Walks” in your life, then you prolly miss the old Kanye West. The super-producer-rapper-father-husband may be playing it cool these days, but his music still kicks.
That’s why this Atlanta event is kicking it in tribute.
I Miss The Old Kanye! ATL Kanye West Tribute SUNDAY | April 1
Location: The Aisle 5 | Easter Weekend
A night dedicated to Art heads, and lovers of Culture and GOOD Music. Curated by theplaylist.com, “I Miss the Old Kanye” is trip down hip-hop lane, celebrating the “Good Life” and times of the “Father of Backpack Rap”.
New to the experience? Say less.
Come expecting Hip Hop | Trap | Soul | R&B | Deep House and Ye’ Inspired Dj Sets . Along with Art displays from some of the cites dopest Visual Artist and Live Performances by ATL’s Top Indie Artist paying Homage to Mr. West with their own unique renditions of some of Kanye’s classic songs.
Resident DJs for the Night:
Xavier BLK
DJ Twoee
Performances By:
Baby Rose
Christian Ahmed
Remey Williams
DAYSHAWNx
Pule Leburu
@AngelWhite
Marcus Neither
Nai Br.XXFor a ONE-NIGHT special event, join us as we revive the sounds of a musical genius, lyrical legend, & THE man who changed hip-hop culture, as we know it – Kanye West. If you, too, Miss The Old Kanye, then you don’t want to miss this.
WAKE UP MR. WEST!!
$15 pre-sale | $20 door
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We told you about the recent opening of Chai-Yo, the Thai restaurant making a mighty name for itself in Buckhead.
Not only does the joint have to-die-for fare like “Plah Pla Meuk” a grilled marinated octopus in lime juice, Neau Panang and Khew Wan Kai, but it also has a pretty mean beverage program (Beverage programs are fancy terms for drink menus).
We’re giving you an assignment: Go to Chai-Yo and order the Nam Dok cocktail. The eatery recently posted about it on its Facebook page. Its comprised of Vodka, Falernum, Citrus, Butterfly Pea Flower.
The magic happens though when the bartender adds citrus. It changes to the color PURPLE.
Check out more of AtlantaFi’s Food & Drink coverage here.
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Osteria Mattone’s Yoga on the Patio series has moved to new digs for 2018. The popular event will relocate to the Heart of Roswell Park (off of Elizabeth Way). With the change comes a new name as well: Yoga in the Park!
Yoga in the Park will commence in April on the second Sunday of each month at the Heart of Roswell Park. It will continue through November (with the exception of May because of Mother’s Day).
Come join Osteria Mattone’s Yoga on the Park 2018
Yoga in the Park will start at 10 a.m. each second Sunday and will include free 60-minute classes taught by a local instructor. All body types are welcome to attend. Each event concludes with a ticket for a complimentary mimosa at Osteria Mattone.
All are welcome to stay awhile to experience executive chef Eric Sell’s Italian-inspired brunch, available at Osteria Mattone every Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own mat and water.
Here is the list of instructors for each session:
Instructors
April 8 | Ellery Long from Ember Hot Yoga (Woodstock)
May 6 | Kim Saunders from Lift Yoga Studio (Alpharetta)
June 10 | Julia Larson from Harmony Chiropractic (Roswell)
July 8 | Jessica McCleskey Hood from Soulful Yoga (Roswell)
Aug 12 | Laura Clower from Soulful Yoga (Roswell)
Sept 9 | Ahoo Sarab from Korsi Yoga (Roswell)
Oct 14 | Terri O’Connor from Plum Tree Yoga (Roswell)
Osteria Mattone is located at 1095 Canton St., Roswell, GA and can be reached via (678) 878-3378.
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One Music Fest, one of the largest musical events in the city, returns to Atlanta on September 8 and 9. That’s right, the event has expanded into two days.
Last year’s event at the Lakewood Amphitheatre was a success like no other, featuring some of the hottest acts in music. This year promises more of the same but doubled.
One Music Fest Adds Second Day, Returns To Atlanta In September 2018
On the event’s website, it says: “ONE Musicfest is back in 2018, and will be bigger and better than ever. We will have DOUBLE the artists this year, and are moving to a new in-town location to make room for more music lovers to enjoy our event.”
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Instead of “going natural,” a majority of women of color prefer to “keep it natural,” according to a new survey.
Seventy percent of the 1,200 women in the Cocotique Subscriber Survey responded that they prefer to wear their hair natural, which was defined as curly, coily, kinky or fro. Only 11 percent said they opted for relaxed or protective styles. While 6 percent prefer to straighten their hair with heat, and 2 percent prefer locs.
Survey: Women of Color Prefer Natural Hair, Customized Formulas
The findings highlight that many women, despite decades of the contrary, are embracing their natural features and looking for ways to accent them rather than de-emphasize their looks.
Cocotique, a deluxe beauty box subscription service for women of color and HairRx Advanced Hair Care, collaborated in the survey as part of the 2018 Women of Color Hair Care Report.
“Customization is a strong trend in hair care, especially among women of color,” Dana Hill, Cocoteque founder and CEO, said in a written statement. “Women of color have a wide range of textures and it’s difficult to determine which product works best for a particular texture. It’s important for companies to embrace and celebrate this uniqueness. Companies like HairRx, that offer options for customers to find products for their specific hair types and concerns, will win in the marketplace.”
Other report findings include:
- 90 percent prefer luxurious lather to light lather in shampoo.
- When it comes to scent, 39 percent prefer coconut, 22 percent love lavender, 16 percent enjoy jasmine, 12 percent like citrus and 10 percent would choose vanilla.
“Respondents indicate a variety of preferences, which is why HairRx provides 165 formulations, each designed to address specific hair care goals,” says Ellen Langas, Co-CEO of ProfilePro LLC, parent company of HairRx. “We invite customer feedback and utilize survey results like to provide the ultimate customization experience.”
Founded in 2014 by Joe Segel (best known as the founder of QVC), and salon owner Jodi Dery, ProfilePro LLC is a pioneer in customized hair care. The ProfilePro family of brands includes HairRx Advanced Hair Care, Cloud 10 Customized Hair Care and ProfilePro Home Hair Salon™ sets. Visit www.hairrx.com and www.cloud10hair.com.
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French fashion designer Pierre Cardin is the subject of a fashion exhibition put on by Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). It opens this week and will run until Sept. 30.
The retrospective SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film exhibition focuses on Cardin and his futuristic designs.
SCAD FASH Focuses On Pierre Cardin’s Futurism
Describing his principal philosophy, Cardin explained, “The clothes I prefer are the garments I invent for a lifestyle that does not yet exist — the world of tomorrow.” The exhibition celebrates Cardin’s spirit and vision, both unwaveringly inspired by the future.
“Pierre Cardin has always been a futurist, and innovative thinking has served as the cornerstone of his immense career success. What better way to celebrate his legacy as a pioneer of design and business practice-in fashion, global commerce, art, architecture, advertising, entertainment-than a newly curated exhibition of his work at SCAD, the world’s preeminent university for creative professions?” said SCAD president and founder Paula Wallace in a written statement.
Wallace added: “Come to SCAD FASH to see what Pierre saw. Come celebrate the man, the creator, the legend. Come step into the future he saw for us all.”
The exhibition is open to the public with the cost of museum admission. Admission is free for all museum members, as well as SCAD students, faculty and staff with a valid SCAD Card. For more information on the exhibition, visit scadfash.org.