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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.
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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).
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There are some great spots to eat around the city, but when it comes to sipping suds, many people are quite particular based on several factors. Many prefer ambience over ampleness. Others pick a deep selection over anything else. Still others gravitate toward friendly bartenders. But what are the top bars in Atlanta’s Little Five Points.
With all those factors in mind, we compiled a list of the top bars in one of our favorite parts of the city: Little 5 Points. This area of East Atlanta is criminally underrated when it comes to dining and drinking options. We’re here to change that.
We went to the good people at Yelp to help us round out our list. This is what they said.
The Porter Beer Bar 1156 Euclid Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307. One Yelper said: ““I had pretty low expectations for the salt and vinegar popcorn and was instead blown away by a great and unexpected flavor combo.”
Star Community Bar 437 Moreland Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307 — One Yelper said: “One visit to the Elvis shrine will stay with you long after you, and Elvis, have left the building.”
The Euclid Avenue Yacht Club 1136 Euclid Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307 — One Yelper said: “The food is great if you like bar food which I do and thier food is kosher I love the yacht dog and fries.the employee’s are a step above always friendly.”
Aisle 5 1123 Euclid Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307 — One Yelper said: ““No rude bouncers, quick bar service and relative cleanliness.”
Vortex Bar & Grill 438 Moreland Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307 — One Yelper said: “Omg…it’s seriously so good with the sweetness of the plantains, the nuttiness of the peanut butter and the savory burger+bacon.”
Got any other cool spots in Little 5? Tell us below.
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One of city’s most iconic restaurants, The Varsity in Midtown Atlanta, is celebrating its 90th anniversary this month. If you stop by the family-owned eatery, you’ll see an abundance of commemorative merchandise and limited-edition cups ($5.99) where you can get unlimited refills on soft drinks and $0.90 refills on Frosted Orange, vanilla and chocolate milkshakes through the end of the year.
And best of all, on Saturday, August 18. All menu items will be priced at $0.90 at all five The Varsity locations (Atlanta, Athens, Dawsonville, Kennesaw and Norcross).
The restaurant is also pledging $90,000 to Shepherd’s Men, a group that raises money for military initiatives at Shepherd Center in Atlanta.
The Varsity In Midtown Atlanta Celebrates 90th Anniversary With Deals, Merch, Party & More
Anniversary events officially kicked off on Memorial Day weekend with the Shepherd’s Men run (from The Varsity to the Shepherd Center in Midtown) to raise awareness for veterans with TBIs and PTSD. Now it’s all going to culminate with an anniversary party on Saturday, August 18.
In addition to the $0.90 price menu, the Midtown location will feature special events from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“For nine decades, we’ve had the opportunity to bring great food to our loyal guests in Atlanta,” The Varsity President Gordon Muir said. “We’re excited to celebrate this milestone in a fun and meaningful way that includes giving back to the community that has given so much to us.”
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If you remember the social app called Yik Yak, you’ll recall that when it debuted in 2013 it took the tech world by storm. It was also made in Atlanta.
Made in Atlanta is a monthly event at Switchyards Downtown Cluba that highlights the best brands made right here in Atlanta. The newest iteration Edition 020 of Made in Atlanta and it will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2018.
Drinks will start at 6 PM, and at 7 PM, the founders of Yik Yak, Brooks Buffington and Tyler Droll, will take the Switchyards stage.
Yik Yak became the biggest and most well-known Atlanta consumer tech startup over the last decade raising $73 million from top VCs across the country and growing to millions of users with their viral social app.
As with with every edition, the first 100 people to RSVP here **and show up to the event** will get a unique shirt never to be printed again. The shirt is printed on a buttery soft Alternative Apparel unisex shirt. Make sure to specify your size.
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Roy E. Handy III welcomes you to the photo exhibit #000, or Black: an exploration of African-American women’s natural hair journey.
The event is set for Friday, August 17, 2018 from 7 to 11 PM EDT at 3201 Atlanta Industrial Pkwy NW Suite 203 Atlanta, GA 30331.
Free from the political and societal restrictions dictating the black mane, #000 aims to lay bare the colorful and versatile commitment women are making to their hair.
The showcase will include photos from the project, video production displayed througout the exhibition, the #000 coffee table book for purchase as well as other merchandise. Light food and beverages will be served. Doors open at 7. Hope to see you there!
The exhibit is free when you RSVP. There will also be a $5 raffle ticket you can purchase that’ll enter you for a chance to win a prize at the show.