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The Curls, Kinks + Culture Music Festival is set to take place in Atlanta on October, 20 2018.
Curls, Kinks & Culture is not a trade show, it is an experience. All consumers, their families and friends are invited to come out for a culturally-geared customer appreciation event. The floor plan will consist of hand-selected vendors with the best jewelry, clothing, soaps, oils, shoes and more. This event is intimate and exclusive. Around the event, there will be hands-on activations for consumers to participate in such as: Martial Arts, Yoga, Henna, Trap Karaoke, Curl Refresh Station, Belly Dancing, Weave Repair Clinic and more.
The Main Stage is in the middle of the hall and will only feature local artists. There will also be a dance contest later in the evening. Bars will be placed throughout the event to help provide a more relaxed [but fun] setting for attendees.
WHEN: This is a one-day event. October 20, 2018 12pm-7pm
WHERE: Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta, GA
For vendor inquiries, contact TaRon Latson at tlatson@naturalhair.org or 470-351-7794.
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Come celebrate the launch of Simple Man Distillery Thursday, September 27 from 6-9 PM at Park Tavern in Midtown Atlanta.
Simple Man Distillery makes the only vodka in the world made from a mash of peaches (Georgia Grown, no less)! Enjoy an evening of drink specials, light appetizers, live music, give aways and behind-the-scenes look of our journey. Sign up for FREE tickets here.
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Lululemon and Atlanta rap collective Organized Noize are teaming up to throw a series of Atlanta block parties around the city starting in October.
By sharing the commonality between hip hop and mindfulness, lululemon and Organized Noize are bolstering their bond through the creation of the Celebrate Atlanta Block Party; a monthly celebration that marries the concepts of hip hop, mindfulness, and city-love.
Starting in October and ending in January, the four block parties are FREEwith an RSVP.
Complimentary yoga will happen at 10am prior to each block party – mats will not be provided.
Conveniently walkable from the West End Marta Station, please note that parking is not available for Adair Park 2 on this day.
Performances from Organized Noize as well as local artists will happen throughout the day.
Celebrate Atlanta branded lululemon product will be available for purchase.
Local food and drink will be available for purchase at each block party.
Tickets for future block parties will be available for RSVP after the conclusion of the previous block party.
Subscribe to @lululemonAtlanta on Facebook for updates.
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Thousands of Atlantans flocked to Midtown Atlanta’s Central Park for One Musicfest 2018 this past weekend. Hometown Atlanta rappers T.I. and Jeezy, EastSide Boyz, Pastor Troy, Kilo Ali, YoungBloodZ and more graced the stage for the ATL.
The two-day music festival was held Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9 at Central Park in Atlanta and featured a gaggle of top talent: Nas, Miguel, T.I., Jeezy, Big Sean, Kelis, Brandy, August Greene, Big KRIT, George Clinton & Parliament and more.
ONE Musicfest 2018: Music lineups announced
Billed as one of the nation’s “Can’t Miss Festivals,” ONE Musicfest was in its ninth year with a first-ever weekend of high-energy performances and unique cultural experiences.
Rapper 2Chainz posted after his performance, “Tonight was one of the best nites ever !!! Thank you ATL.”
Tons of local artists came out to support their colleagues as well. Keri Hilson was spotted backstage with Monica Brown, even Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams made an appearance, urging concert-goers to vote in November.It was an honor to join you,” she posted on Twitter. “A small business/entertainment success story, a phenomenal crowd and a chance to share my vision for Georgia – a great way to spend a Sunday evening!”https://twitter.com/onemusicfest/status/1038949091730972673Before the event, organizers were geared for success. “We are all super excited about OMF2018,” says founder Jason “J” Carter. “Growing into a two-day festival allows us to expand our roster, highlight more of the music that we love and give our audience an experience unlike any!
Photo credit: One Musicfest 
Complete List of Performers for ONE Musicfest 2018 (in alphabetical order):
- 2Chains
- August Greene featuring Common, Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins
- Big KRIT
- Big Sean
- Brandy
- Davido
- DJ Nabs’ ATL Crunk Set featuring YoungBloodz, Ying Yang Twins, Eastside Boyz, Trillville, Kilo Ali and DJ Taz
- DVSN
- George Clinton & Parliament
- Goldlink
- Jeezy
- Jessie Reyez
- Kelis
- Miguel
- Nas
- Rapsody
- St Beauty
- T.I.
- Teedra Moses
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The Sweet Auburn Music Fest 2018 (S.A.M.F.) is one of the South’s largest multi-genre music festivals in Atlanta. The festival will be held Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Walden Middle School, 320 Irwin Street Northeast Atlanta, GA 30312.
The Sweet Auburn Music Fest serves as:
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A destination point for many people to rendezvous with old friends & colleagues.
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A family environment to hear great live music, enjoy food and beverages in an outdoor setting, and just have fun!
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Whether you are a patron or a participant, you will celebrate the Experience of being a part of a festival of Food, Fun and Music. “Where the Food is Good and the Music is Great all the time.”
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With the Sweet Auburn Music Fest we create an atmosphere of harmony and peace within the Atlanta community. Closing the gap between young & old, Black & White, rich & poor with music that appeals to all regardless of creed class or color.
Attendance:
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Over the course of the weekend, the S.A.M.F average attendance is seventy five thousand plus attendees. A quick glance through the crowd shows that the attendance includes participants of all ages enjoying the festival from the very young to the young at heart.
Cost:
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Admission is FREE to the public. Tickets Are Not Needed! Exhibitor items are available for purchase at variable rates.
Attractions:
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Natives and tourist alike can’t resist the lure of the Sweet Auburn Music Fest. For some, it’s the great items to purchase, for others it’s the great outdoors with the combination of good food & great music in a country fair atmosphere in an urban setting in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. TheSweet Auburn Music Fest truly is a music lovers paradise. There is no other large outdoor festival that gives great music with performances by National Artist absolutely free. Each hour on stage features either a national artist or an indie band entertaining the crowd with a little bit of – Rock, Country, Soul, Blues, or Reggae.
- Car Show
- Children’s Amusement Area
- National Artist Performing
- and Much Much More!
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Are you ready for The Veggie Taste, Atlanta? Local chefs specializing in vegan, raw, plant-based and vegetarian dishes will be sampling some of their delicious mouthwatering cuisine.The Veggie Taste – 8th Annual, is a family fun filled event encouraging healthy eating habits to everyone. It will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at the Kipp Strive Academy, 1444 Lucile Avenue Southwest Atlanta, GA 30310.This Health & Wellness Event will have nutritional speakers, artisan marketplace, music, product samples and much more. See you there 🙂Taste Tickets will be available closer to the event date online and at the event. Tickets are $10 for 5 Taste Tickets.For vending information visit the site at: www.theveggietaste.comIF YOUR A VEGAN, RAW OR VEGETARIAN CHEF IN ATLANTA OR THE VICINITY, RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY FOR The Veggie Taste – 8th AnnualThere 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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Miso Ko, the sushi kiosk from chef Guy Wong, is set to open its doors on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Ponce City Market’s Central Food Hall.Miso Ko is adjacent to its sister establishment Ton Ton on the first floor of PCM’s Central Food Hall. The new eatery promises specials along with menu staples such as fresh-water eel, octopus, squid, tuna, salmon, shrimp, sweet tofu, soft-shell crab, and more.The establishment will also serve specialty rolls, salads, large and small sushi combos, and add-ons like masago and quail egg. The full menu can be found here and is subject to change.Miso Ko’s operating hours
Monday – Thursday: 11am – 10pm
Friday & Saturday: 11am – 10:30pm
Sunday: 12pm – 8pm
The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.Read more: 5 really cool coffee joints to check out in Atlanta -
On Tuesday, September 6, 2018, ATL Live on the Park went down with Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols and more at Park Tavern in Midtown Atlanta’s Piedmont Park. singer and songwriter Liv Warfield, who performed extensively with Prince, rocked the crowd.
The event was hosted by Lifestyle Specialist Kenny Burns and featured crazy tunes from DJ Bad, Quinn and Jukebox kicked-off the show with a unique blend of non-stop R&B, hip-hop and rock mixes.
Also gracing the stage were R&B newcomer and Grammy nominated composer J’Rell aka Rell’igion. Anthony David also performed as did independent artist Mylah, and veteran singer Algebra Blessett.
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A new exhibition calling attention to the nation’s multifaceted past and present will be on display in Atlanta next month as part of the National Black Arts Festival. The “Without Stopping” art exhibition comes to Atlanta in September 2018 and will feature the work of established and emerging local and national artists.
The works will delve into a number of topics and issues, including the exploration of contemporary social, political, and theoretical issues through their work. Artist include: Alfred Conteh, Charly Palmer, Cheryl R. Riley, Mario Moore, Shanequa Gay, William Paul Thomas and Ya La’Ford. On September 15 – 16, artists, art-lovers and collectors are invited to join NBAF for a special weekend of collector discussions, artists dialogues, pop up studios, and live artist demonstrations. Please visit our website at NBAF.org for more information and a detailed schedule of events.
The collectors reception will take place from 3 – 5 PM with a general reception from 6 – 8 PM including performance by Roni Nicole Henderson + Cedric Umoja.
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Visit September Gray Fine Art Gallery on Saturday, August 25th, for an artist talk with legacy artist Louis Delsarte, moderated by Joe Barry Carroll. The event is Sat, August 25, 2018 2: – 4 PM EDT at September Gray Fine Art Gallery, 75 Bennett Street NW Atlanta, GA 30309.
The artist will discuss his solo exhibition Passion and Poetry: The Art of Louis Delsarte on view through September 2018. Themes in the series are communal — presenting matriarchs that could be aunts, sisters, mothers or wives.
Delsarte describes the works as pieces to a big picture of universal commonalities. Gallery Director, September Gray, was interviewed by Black Art In America and described Delsarte’s contribution to contemporary art as poignant and timeless. For event updates, follow the gallery on Instagram, FaceBook, and Twitter
* Directions: A search by name entry may take you to the gallery’s former location in Old Fourth Ward. Enter 75 Bennett Street, Atlanta, GA, 30309 as your navigation entry. The gallery is located in Buckheadoff Peachtree street near Houstons restaurant. The suite is in the building of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia ( MOCA GA).