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The husband and wife owned eatery HobNob Neighborhood Tavern is opening another location in metro Atlanta. The newest spot will be in Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta.
The new HobNob eatery is set to open its doors in fall 2019.
HobNob has three other locations in the city, one in Brookhaven, Dunwoody and the other off Piedmont in Midtown, the original eatery.
The restaurant’s website describes it as “a ‘spirited’ place, featuring one of the largest collections of bourbon and whiskey in the Southeast. Fine Southern additions to the menu of refined tavern fare combined with sincere and friendly service make visiting this community-driven establishment a must for both weekday revelers and weekend warriors.”
What’s on the menu at HobNob Neighborhood Tavern?
HobNob Neighborhood Tavern has some delicious eats on its menu. Winners include Roasted Cauliflower, Tavern Salmon, Pork and Veal Meatloaf. Here’s what some of the food looks like, courtesy of HobNob’s Instagram.
Read more: ATL’s top 5 soul food joints
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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Jennifer Lopez is performing in Atlanta on Monday, July 22, 2019 at State Farm Arena. The concert is part of Lopez’s “It’s My Party: The Live Celebration” Tour produced by Live Nation.
The acclaimed entertainer is bringing fans in 24 cities an all-new show featuring many of her hits across a storied two-decade career.
Jennifer Lopez Atlanta concert: Get tickets
The Tour will kick off June 7 in Phoenix, AZ and make stops in Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, New York and more, before wrapping July 26th in Miami, FL.
Fans can anticipate all of Lopez’s hit songs, distinctive choreography and dancers, incredible production and set design, dazzling wardrobe, and a non-stop party.
The tour will also feature the “World of Dance Experience,” in which audiences will be treated to surprise dance guest performances by stars from Jennifer’s hit NBC dance show “World of Dance.”
BTW, here’s what a J-Lo concert looks like:
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 Wild Beer & Cheese Festival takes place on Sat May 11 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Wrecking Bar brewpub and Marianna events space in Atlanta.
The fifth annual Wild Beer & Cheese Festival will feature brews paired with nearly two dozen mostly local cheeses.
Wild Beer & Cheese Festival: What you need to know
There are limited tickets available and the cost of admission to the public is $65.
Featured brews: Sour and wild ales brewed in Georgia as well as top barrel-aged sour beers made in America & Europe.
This very limited ticket (only 300 will be sold) includes a commemorative tasting glass and all the sour and wild ales you can safely consume.
Where is the Wild Beer & Cheese Festival located?
The Wild Beer & Cheese Festival is located at 292 Moreland Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307. Here is a map to help you find the festival.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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The Rum Punch Brunch presents Scramble Brunch Fest – Soca De Mayo Block Party! Celebrating both Cinco de Mayo and the Atlanta Carnival season. In the spirit of inclusiveness and diversity, the event is free for everyone.
Soca De Mayo Block Party is happening Sunday, May 5 at Sound Table at 483 Edgewood Avenue Southeast Atlanta, GA 30312.
Soca De Mayo Block Party in Atlanta
Scramble will feature brunch/street food items from the Caribbean, while paying special homage to our neighbors Mexico in honor of Cinco de Mayo— items include Breakfast Burritos, Ackee & Saltfish Tacos, Mexican Street Corn, Fish & Chips, Jerk Wings and Doubles, Jamaican Fried Chicken, and more. We will be serving our signature blend of Rum Punch, Wray & Nephew cocktails, Red Stripe Bar, and several other drinks in our full service bars.
The Location
Scramble will be nested in the streets of the Historic Old Fourth Ward at the Sound Table, home of the Rum Punch Brunch. The event is staged on the Edgewood Avenue strip between Boulevard and Daniel Street.
The Culture
The event will be hosted by Dreggae. We have the very best Caribbean DJs in Atlanta representing their homelands: Spoogy The Boss (Trinidad), Shane Talon (Trinidad), Max & Smurf (Trinidad), 1nsan3 (Guyana), Unique Soundz (Guyana), DJ Kutz (Guyana), and Prince Charm (Jamaica).
We will be showcasing the vibrant costumes from some of Atlanta Carnival’s amazing bands.
RSVP: http://www.rumpunchbrunch.com
These events are just among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
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Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails in North Fulton is serving a feast on the last weekend of the month. The Alpharetta restaurant is having its 2019 Farmyard Chowdown Festival on Sunday April 28, 219.
The food fiesta will take place in Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails back yard.
Patrons can expect their annual Low Country Boil,but this year it’s going to be taken up a notch.
Chef Derek will be serving up oysters, mussels, pickle fried chicken, BBQ, a low country seafood boil with crawfish, crab legs, shrimp, and more.
Enjoy a live band and round up your friends or fam to play lawn games including corn hole and life size jenga. Capture the moment in our photo booth station and have a caricature artist portrait made to take home as a keepsake. Other activations are soon to be announced!
How to buy tickets
Tickets can be purchased online. The cost is $40 per adult and $20 for kids 12 and under. Alcohol will be sold separately.
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AMC’s “Lodge 49” featuring Goldie Hawn is now casting in Atlanta for Hispanic men and women ages 30 to 50 years old to play a feature staff member at an auction. Filming is set for April 30 and May 1. If you’ve got the right look, this could be your big chance.
According to AMC, “Lodge 49” is about “A modern fable set about a disarmingly optimistic local ex-surfer, Dud, who’s drifting after the death of his father. Dud finds himself on the doorstep of a rundown fraternal lodge that may — or may not — put Dud on the path to recover the idyllic life he’s lost.”
Details on casting call in Atlanta: ‘Lodge 49’
FOR TUESDAY 4/30 we are looking for a hispanic male and female 30’s to 50’s to portray a feature staff member of an auction — email a recent photo and all clothing sizes and contact info to: Lodge49extras@gmail.com – AUCTION in Subject
Please email us a recent full body picture, age, height, weight, clothing sizes and experience to: Lodge49Extras@gmail.com
Then for Wednesday 5/1 — looking also for a hispanic male or female 20’s to 50’s to portray a specific bartender type — email a recent photo, sizes and all contact info to: Lodge49extras@gmail.com – BARTENDER in Subject
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Rose Library at Emory: ‘Blacks on the Left’
For more information about the symposium, contact Courtney Chartier (courtney [dot] chartier [at] emory.edu) and Joseph Benavides (joseph [dot] benavides [at] emory.edu).
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Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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The QUEEN OF SPOKENWORD is doing it again! April 27 – May 4th, 2019, THE CITY OF ATLANTA HONORS GEORGIA ME BY DECLARING MAY 4, TAMIKA HARPER DAY!! GEORGIA ME PRESENTS…THE TAMIKAFESTIVAL XI…RETURN TO REGAL!!!
Internationally Known Award Winning POET/PERFORMER GEORGIA ME is on a mission to inspire, motivate and uplift. From admiring civil rights heroes, to being asked to speak by Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, and The Honorable Louis Farrakhan.
The Tamika Festival: Everything you need to know
THE TAMIKA FESTIVAL aims to fill in the gap of what’s missing, which is EDUTAINMENT. The Tamika Festival is a cultural celebration exhibiting various talents ranging from MUSIC to MAGIC to the MIGHTY SPOKEN WORD. Established, and underground stars & legends lend their gifts and time for the extravaganza.
In 2008, the beautiful sisters of Delta Sigma Theta chose Tamika“Georgiame” Harper to be the recipient of the KUUMBA award. Joining great women like Pearl Cleage and Judith Jamison for her commitment to excellence and service to socitety. In turn, the cities of Atlanta, East Point, College Park, and Fulton County proclaimed May 4th TAMIKA“GEORGIA ME” HARPER DAY!! In true Georgia Me fashion she chooses to serve others, highlight gifts, and enlighten her fellow Atlantans. Thus, the TAMIKA FESTIVAL was born.
Humbled and honored to present to you The 11th Annual TAMIKAFESTIVAL- HEAVEN ON EARTH: ALL GODS GO TO HEAVEN!!! THE WORLD’S LARGEST URBAN FRINGE!! The only all inclusive, unapologetic cultural celebration of BLACKNESS. The exalting of our triumphs in spite of our trials. The TAMIKA FESTIVAL is committed to loving the entire nubian diaspora. Showcasing every aspect of our community. Creation through the arts, financial wellness, service to mankind in righteous ways, health and holistic awareness, solidarity and the JOY of Judah!!!! “When given the honor of being bestowed a day, May 4th as Tamika “Georgiame” Harper Day, I wanted to make my day for everyone. To reveal the beauty that comes from our circumstances…our fortitude…our DESTINY. Withstanding all adversity to become the SOUL of the world.” -GA.Me
With the hosting genius of Kalonji Changa, Ms Dia, ABYSS, COLA RUM, Queen Sheba, ADAM’S RIB, and DICHOTOMY!! Festivities include 10 events of amazing performances, the best poets:BIG RUBE, i am tashajones, Ed Mabrey, M’RELD GREEN, Lady Tess, Verb Williams, Huggy Bear, HiyaReality, Xpj7, Telesa Hines, Hakiym Sha’ir, Kendall Turner, Redstorm, NSPIRE, M.A, Grande Beauty, C Bone Jones, PunkinFromPluto, Lightning, Kiss the Poet, Red Writing Hood, Big Fitz, Divine Rhymez, Ashlee Haze, Buff, Glenwood, Moses West, Rewop,Yo Sista, BREEZE, Muva the Creator and GH ETTO WISDOM! Vocalists on the verge or bubbling at the top:PHILLIPPIA, RAHBI RAW, KING MALACHI, JJ Dae, Trav Wright, Nicole Love, Nick Anderson. The comedy genius of Rodney Perry, COCOA BROWN, Sweet Baby Kita, Tyler Does, Od Odell, Vanessa Fraction, FATTMAN DEEZY, Ms. Gin, Sunshine, Yohance, E Dutchess and Chris”Set it Off” Jones! The musical stylings of Rhoda G and Pariah the cellist!! The lyrics and rhythms of MC’s Boog Brown, TeaBag Da Herbalist, and the Igloo Crew, Lyrical Preacher, Jawz of Life, Paris Rose, King Jai and KGZ. Trailblazing Dance Company MELODIC MOVEMENTS deliver awe inspiring pieces. YEEK MOVEMENT will be in the place! Live painting by Corey Whitehead! We have everything!!!! And from Universoul Circus Page One!!
Don’t miss tributes to ALGEBRA BLESSETT, THERESA THA SONGBIRD, MALIK YUSEF, DA POETRY LOUGE (Poetri, Shihan, Sekou , & Jamil), THE HARRIS FAMILY, SHANNON SHARPE, DOMINIQUE WILKINS, BYRON AMOS, MOJO, and JAY HART!! GUEST SURPRISE TRIBUTES! DON’T MISS A MOMENT!!!!
GET YOUR “LADY GIRL LOVE” ALL ACCESS PASS TODAY!! This bundle package allows a guests to experience the full gamut of Tamika Festival! Enjoy admission to Secular Saints: Going To The Sanging, Georgia ME Perspective Day Party, Laughter Is Good For The Soul, Queendom Come, & Niggods Nite for a bundle price of $75, giving yourself a 25% discount AND PRIORITY SEATING Georigia Me Speak EZ (2-4 tapings), and ACCESS TO ALL AFTER PARTIES!!! More details below:
SATURDAY April 27th THE FILMING OF GEORGIA ME’S SPEAK EZ
SUNDAY April 28th | SECULAR SAINTS: ‘Going To The Sangin’ | 5 PM | HIGHER GROUND EMPOWERMENT CENTER (561 Spencer Street, Atlanta, GA 30314
MONDAY April 29h | THE STATE OF THE HOOD: WELCOME TO WAKANDA NUBIA AFRICA ATLANTA NEGROLAND | 7PM | OMENALA GRIOT CULTURAL CENTER (337 DARGAN PL SW Atlanta,GA 30310)
Be the Soul-ution! A meeting of the minds with a goal in sight…EMPOWERMENT!! The citizens of the BLACK AMERICA have not harnessed the power of the ballot, pen or their voice. The Townhall/Welcome/ThinkTank has been created to be that vehicle for change. We ARE the change we want to see in the world!! Hosted by Muva The Creator & Kiss The Poet! Special Invited Guests include David Banner, Minister Server, Professor Griff, Jewel Pookrum, Rashad Richey, Joyce Littel and Derrick Bozeman. Come to experience fellowship, fun, entertainment and refreshments.
TUESDAY April 30th | THE GEORGIA ME PERSPECTIVE DAY PARTY | 1PM to 4PM | STATUS NETWORKS (www.GAMETV.com or 470.251.4999)
Tune into “The Georgia Me Perspective” at 2PM for THE LIVE TAMIKA FESTIVAL DAY PARTY EDITION! Join us live on air (with ticket purchase), or call in at 470.251.4999, download the app, or visit www.GAMETV.com to tune in!
TUESDAY April 30th | LAUGHTER IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL | 8PM | PRE GAME LOUNGE ( 899 Martin Luther King Junior Drive Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30314)
JOY COMES IN THE MORNING!! We have always found a way to get through, get over, get by. Blessed to be apart of the Tribe of Judah, we always find JOY!! Treat yourself to some of the biggest, brightest stars in COMEDY! The comedy genius of Rodney Perry, OD Odell, COCOA BROWN, Sweet Baby Kita, Tyler Does, Ms. Gin, Chris”Set it Off” Jones!
Hosted by Carolina King of Comedy OD Odell
WEDNESDAY May 1st | G.E.M.S. OPEN MIC | 7PM | URBAN GRIND (962 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318)
Hosted by Theresa Tha Songbird! (As seen at the 2019 Trumpet Awards, creator of the viral “You So Black” poem)
THURSDAY May 2nd | QUEENDOM COME: “LILIES AND LIBERATION” | 8PM | JOHNNY M’S PIZZA BISTRO (904 M.L.K Jr. Dr. Atlanta,GA 30314)
Nothing soft about revolution but it’s beautiful. The black woman is the most unappreciated person on the planet so we are honored to uplift and exalt our daughters, sisters and mothers. Fiery, powerful women take stage to exalt, excite, exemplify and empower. Be entertained. Be encouraged. Be EMANCIPATED!!! Hosted by Abyss, Cola Rum, and Dichotomy!
FRIDAY May 3rd | NIGGODS NITE: MOOR THAN A CONQUEROR | 8pm | THE LOFT (2475 Delowe Drive East Point, GA 30344)
We honor the strength, the struggle and the success of men in every way!! From the hustler to hardworking, from the scholar to the servicemen. Those who in spite of perception defy the stereotype and set the standard!!
SATURDAY May 4th | FAMILY AFFAIR BLOCK PARTY | 10AM – 6PM |
LOVING IN ANY AND EVERYWAY!! SERVE, SHARE, GIVE, HELP, SHINE A LIGHT IN SOMEONES LIFE!! #TAMIKAFESTXI #TAMIKAFEST11 #SERVINSATURDAY Help someone, give to someone, teach someone. We can all give of ourselves and our talents. Post your Godliness…you post everything else :).
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Inman Park Spring Festival takes place the last weekend in April each year. This time it’s April 27 and 28. Inman Park is home to many historic homes and parks and this festival sheds light on the neighborhood’s past as well as plans for the future. See the details.
There will be plenty of food at this event, including Pizza, barbecue, gyros, sandwiches, funnel cakes and other street festival staples. Local restaurants will also be open.
Inman Park Spring Festival & Tour of Homes: What you need to know
On Friday, the Tour of Homes runs from Noon until 6:00 PM (there are no other Festival events on Friday.) On Saturday and Sunday the Tour of Homes runs from Noon until 6:00 PM. On Saturday, Festival (excluding the Tour of Homes) begins at 11:00 AM and runs until 9:00 PM. On Sunday, the times are 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM.
Here are three things to know about the Inman Park Spring Festival & Tour of Homes:
- The parade starts on Saturday at 2 PM.
- The market is open from 11 AM to 6 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
- The hours for the Tour of Homes are from noon until 6 PM on Friday and from noon until 6 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday, Festival (excluding the Tour of Homes) begins at 9:00 PM and runs until 9:00 PM On Sunday, the times are 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM.
How much do tickets to the Tour of Homes cost?
Tour of Homes tickets are $20 in advance and $25 starting Friday, April 26 (online sales incur a small additional ticket service fee).
This festival is one of the premiere outdoor events in Atlanta this year. Held in Atlanta’s prime venues, festival season spotlights the best of the city.Whether you prefer neighborhood events or huge festivals, all ages will be accommodated when it comes to food, live entertainment and more. The best part? Many of Atlanta festivals are FREE.As the weather warms, you can expect Atlanta festivals, many who probably have never heard of, to hit every weekend.Don’t worry, AtlantaFi.com has got you covered.Whether you enjoy food-focused festivals, or some downhome blues under the sunset. We’re going to cover them all.This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year. -
The inaugural BrandTech Day will be held at the Loudermilk Center in downtown Atlanta. The event will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 10 a.m. to p.m.
BrandTech Day was created by the Atlanta Black Chambers for the purpose of giving local entrepreneurs some much-needed help with branding and technology.
BrandTech Day in Atlanta: May 18 in Atlanta
A recent study revealed that over 60% of the membership in the Atlanta Black Chambers weren’t confident that their businesses are identifiable in the marketplace.
Less than two-thirds of the membership surveyed didn’t even have a website.
Nearly a third of business owners felt that keeping up with technology advances was a major concern.
Melvin Coleman, executive director of the Atlanta Black Chambers said BrandTech Day will have a different the business focus from most conferences.
“Traditionally, a branding conference would have all branding professionals and an IT conference would attract all the IT professionals – because the objective is to provide professional development opportunities; whereas our objective is to give people some much needed help,” Coleman said.Read more: Another Whole Foods is popping up in Midtown