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If you’re either getting married in the near future or planning your wedding or any event, this event is for you.
Come meet the best of the best vendors in the business. Find every vendor you need all in one place. The best part is “IT’S FREE” “FREE” “FREE”
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Thousands are expected at the Publix Georgia Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K races,which takes place Sunday, March 18 in downtown Atlanta. Many participants will be trying to stay hydrated and looking into ways to take in carbs and more.
The Sun Dial Restaurant at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, which happens to be located right in the thick of the race, is offering runners a chance to load up on carbs with its special pasta entrée on its dinner menu the eve of the race.
The Herb Pappardelle Pasta is a customer fave this time of year. Executive chef Justin Mason and sous chef Ralph Trillo have created a culinary delight.
As an accommodation for families who want to cheer on their favorite runner, the Sun Dial is providing free art supplies (poster board, markers etc.) available Saturday night for guests to create designs and display during the race.
The Westin Peachtree Plaza is also offering a special package where hotel guests can receive 10% off their daily rate for Friday and Saturday night by using the promo code ATLMAR. Guests who book this deal will receive a welcome bag that includes a SuperFoods snack and RunWestin gear.
You can book your reservation here.
- March 18, 7:00 a.m.
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- Marathon (ages 18 & older)
- Half Marathon (ages 14 & older)
- 5K (Ages 8 & older)
- One Mile (ages 6-14)
- 50m Dash (ages 6 & under)
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Do you love rolling through the city enjoying libations in the top bars along the way? Then you’ll love the Atlanta Streetcar St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl.
The annual Atlanta Streetcar St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl is just one of many local events commemorating and celebrating one of the most fun holidays of the year.
You won’t want to miss the bar crawl this year, which is scheduled for Monday, March 17 · 5pm EDT. Check-in is from 5 to 9 p.m.
What’s Included for Atlanta St Patrick’s Day:
- Free entry to 4+ participating venues
- All Access to both Midtown & Buckhead Areas
- Exclusive drink specials
- Festive, holiday-themed drinks
- PubCrawls.com wristband for access to all the action
- A digital map to guide your crawl
- High-energy vibes with hundreds of party-goers!
Where Is the St. Patrick’s Bar Crawl Starting?
The bar crawl is starting at 1080 Peachtree Street NE #7 Atlanta, GA 30309. Here’s a map to help you find it.
What Else Is Happening This Weekend in Atlanta?
To find a curated list of the best events happening near you, check out our Atlanta Weekend Guide, which shows you which festivals, parties and other events are on tap.
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If you want some zen along with your black girl magic, Bazaar Noir is hosting a Melanated Chakras Yoga event on March 3, 2018.
Bazaar Noir is an indoor marketplace featuring some of ATL’s creators from adornments & vegan foods to organic bath/body delights.
The event will be held at 1444 on Lucille Avenue in downtown Atlanta.
Register for Melanated Chakras – 2nd Annual – Yoga Conference March 3, 2018 #MELANATEDCHAKRAS #chakras #yogachallenge #yoga #melaninpoppin #blackgirlsdoyoga #blackyogis #melanin #blackmendoyoga #blackgirlmajic #bazaarnoir #iloveyoga #yogapose #wakandahttps://t.co/7h2wen88b9 pic.twitter.com/0e29BPy0w9
— Bazaar Noir (@bazaarnoir) February 28, 2018
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On Sunday, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms welcomed over 400 attendees of the Power Rising 18 Summit to the City of Atlanta. “Your voices are being heard and your power is being felt across this city,” said.
More than 1,000 women attended the three-day inaugural event, which was held at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in downtown Atlanta. They listened to workshops, seminars and daily speeches about knowing your worth, affirmations on success and how to empower themselves.
Some heavy-hitters in many industries were in attendance, including TV personality Star Jones, LaToia Jones, director of Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement for Hustle, former Democratic National Committee COO Minyon Moore and Nakisha Lewis, founder of the social justice organization, SheWoke.org.
Thank you Mayor @KeishaBottoms for welcoming #PowerRising18 into the city of Atlanta. “Look what happens when we engage, look what happens when we don’t,” says @KeishaBottoms #IAmPowerRising pic.twitter.com/zgnhShRwJg
— PowerRising (@PowerRising18) February 25, 2018
Karen Finney, a political strategist and former spokeswoman for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, said planning the conference was event “a labor of love.”
“It’s a real testament to how black women can come together,” she told NBC News. “There are a whole range of issues — health care, access to capital — that impact black women that either aren’t being discussed, or are sublimated to a larger conversation. We want to strategize and create an actionable agenda that people can take back to their communities.”
The summit grew out of a brainstorm from some women of color in Congress.
Leah Daughtry, an evangelist who was also a lead organizer of Power Rising, told the crowd that the summit came together because of their faith. “All we had was an idea, no money,” she said at Sunday’s closing session, according to the Washington Post. “Those of you who are here are the brave ones. The ones who said, ‘We don’t know who the speakers are. We don’t know what time it starts. All we know is, it’s in Atlanta, and it’s going to be some black women, so we’re going!’ I appreciate you,” she tearfully added.
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Cupid’s Undie Run, the insane event that includes underdressed people jogging through the freezing February weather, is coming again.
Whether it’s boxers, a thong, a sarong, or whatever, feel free to come on down and participate. The running begins at Big Sky, located at 3201 Cains Hill Pl NW, Atlanta, GA 30305.
Proceeds for the event will go to organizations that raise awareness for the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, which affects one in every 3,000 children.
Tickets start at $40. For more info, click here.
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About three years ago, you simply couldn’t miss Scott Bradlee’s influence on modern music. His rendition of “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore put him on the collective radars of everyone looking for new music.
Since then, his ragtime twist on R&B standards as well as today’s pop music have been stretching the boundaries for what was audibly pleasing to downright funky.
Now he’s bringing that nostalgic style to Cobb County. On February 14, Bradlee and band will tear the roof off the sucka. The Postmodern Jukebox, Founded by Bradlee nine years ago, is big on social media as well, garnering more than 450 million YouTube views and over 2 million subscribers.
Here’s how to see them in Cobb’s Energy Centre.
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Udpate: The “Atlanta Black Panther Movie Festival” will take place on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at Regal Cinemas located at Atlantic Station 261 19th Street NW Atlanta, GA at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6 pm with activities for photos and award ceremony.
“Black Panther” is the biggest cultural in entertainment event of 2018, and Atlanta, which is where the majority of the film was produced, is front and center.
Celebrities have already held an exclusive screening of the Marvel film in Midtown but what about the people? How can the regular Joes and Janes and Jamals see the movie? Well, it’s selling out everywhere fast. But there are still some tickets to grab.
Rapper T.I. is giving away tickets on Monday evening at a local Walmart. The free screening will be at an undisclosed location.
According to the AJC: T.I. will join associates at the Walmart at 1105 Research Center Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30331 (off Cascade Road )at 5 p.m. Monday to give away tickets, in the toy aisle. While you’re there, check out Walmart’s selection of exclusive “Black Panther” action figures, toys, merchandise, and apparel and take a selfie with the “Black Panther” signage.
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Bruno Mars, the most celebrated artist in music these days, is giving a major assist to Atlanta’s hip-hop scene. In reference to the fact that the city will be hosting the Super Bowl next year, he tweeted Monday that the NFL should take advantage of Atlanta’s musical heritage by spotlighting the area’s rap talent.
“@NFL you have the opportunity to celebrate incredible Hip Hop Artist from Atlanta Next year,” he tweeted.
Atlanta is home to multiple hip-hop artists such as T.I., Big Boi and Andre 3000 of Outcast, Killer Mike, Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Young Yatchy, Jermaine Dupri, Lil Jon, 21 Savage, B.o.B., Trinidad James, Lil Scrappy — and many, many more.
Also on Monday, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms was literally handed the ball as the countdown to the Super Bowl began in earnest.
Atlanta is proud to host the world’s biggest sporting event in the amazing @MBStadium. Thank you @NFLCommish and the @NFL organization for the opportunity. We are ready to #RiseUp for @SuperBowl 53! pic.twitter.com/xYmmUR2kLv
— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) February 5, 2018
Bottoms has a long list of logistical issues that she has to handle before tens of thousands of people descend upon the city for the 2019 Super Bowl.
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Lao restaurant Snackboxe Bistro has opened its doors in DeKalb County, AtlantaFi has learned. Snackoboxe opened Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 to such success that the establishment ran out of food and had to close.
The restaurant has been operating on a limited menu featuring several Asian hits such as khao poon, spicy thum and Lao sausage.
“Come one, come all!! Just in time for super bowl weekend, place your party platter orders with us 😁” the eatery posted on Facebook this weekend. #snackboxebistro #grandopening #laofood#laorestaurant
The restaurant is located at 6035 Peachtree St. Suite C-114, Doraville, GA. 30360.
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