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If your idea of a good time is to bounce, roll and skate, then you won’t want to miss Cascade Skating’s 15th annual Community Appreciation Open House. The event will be held Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Cascade Fun Center in southwest Atlanta.
This is the 15th Annual Community Appreciation Day, which means the Cascade Skating Rink has been showing love for nearly two decades.
Where: Cascade Skating Rink
3335 Martin Luther King Jr, Drive, Atlanta, GA 30331
When: Saturday, September 8th,2018
Time: 12pm-5pm
“These special events are approaching quickly and we would love to have you as one of our Special Guests. These FREE events allow the owner of Cascade Skating Rink an opportunity to give back to the community. We also get to partner with great Businesses and community stakeholders like you,” the establishment says.
“We will feature small and large businesses, local fire and police departments and many more community stakeholders and community leaders. In addition, we plan to have more than 3000 visitors at each event. This event will include performances, raffles, FREE skating, FREE inflatables, FREE food, and informational exhibits.”
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It’s a Greek thing this weekend as the Atlanta Alphas in the Park Cookout 2018 takes place in Piedmont Park. The Saturday, September 8 event will be in the park’s Active Oval.
Join the brothers of the Eta Lambda Chapter and friends for their summer cookout at Piedmont Park. Friends of Alphas — AKAs, Deltas, Zetas, SGRhos, — are invited as well.
Enjoy great barbecue with the brothers, family and friends. We’ve had an incredible year and you’re invited to celebrate with us!
What to expect at Atlanta Alphas in the Park Cookout 2018
– Good food!
– DJ on the 1s and 2s.
– Spades
– And Good food!
COME HAVE A GREAT TIME WITH THE ALPHAS!
Please make a donation to help our chapter continue the service in the metro Atlanta community.
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The Atlanta Dream lost at home Tuesday night to the Washington Mystics 86-81 in a winner-take-all game 5 in the WNBA playoffs semifinals. The game was played before raucous fans at Atlanta’s McCamish Pavilion on the Georgia Tech campus.
Many hometown celebrities, including Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams and several members of the Atlanta Hawks, were on hand to cheer on the Dream, whose dream season came an abrupt end.
The Dream’s Twitter account showed appreciation to fans after the game, saying: “From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Dream fans for an unforgettable season. We will back next year and can’t wait to have you with us along for the ride again.”
Atlanta, thank you for rallying behind us last night. It was a heartbreaker but it meant the world to have you with us. See you in 2019. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/LcUdXqXVcL
— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) September 5, 2018
The series was tied at 2-2 after the Dream evened things up, took the lead then failed to eliminate the Mystics on Sunday in Washington.
With the Mystics big-time scorer Elana Delle Donna having a mediocre night, rookie Ariel Atkins proved too much for Atlanta to handle. Atkins scored a game-high 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds and three assists.
The @ATLHawks showed up to support the @AtlantaDream game last night. (Feat. @taureanprince, @LloydPierceLP, @TheTraeYoung, @JusAnderson1, @AlexTheGreat22 and @fearthefro95) pic.twitter.com/DQ1mjNWOPu
— JJ (@JameelahJNBA) September 5, 2018
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Get ready for the 6th annual Beltline Wine Stroll! Walk along a one-mile stretch of the Eastside Trail through Poncey-Highland, Inman Park and the Old Fourth Ward while sampling wine at selected venues.
The event will be held Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 1 – 5 PM EDT. You can check in under the Freedom Parkway bridge near the Old Fourth Ward Skate Park, Beltline Eastside Trail 830 Willoughby Way Atlanta, GA 30312.
Many of last year’s favorite venues will be returning this year along with some great new participants including Bar Mercado and Revolution Donuts!
VIP ticket to VinoTeca in Inman Quarter. In addition to the other venues, VIP ticket holders will enjoy exclusive access to VinoTeca’s tasting room from 1:00 – 4:00pm.
FAQ
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
You must be 21 with valid ID to participate in the wine stroll. Please remember to bring your ID.
Can I bring my baby/young toddler?
Yes, babies and toddlers in baby backpacks or stollers are welcome.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There isn’t any designated parking for the wine stroll. Please plan to walk or bike to the event.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact Eric Goldberg: ericgold@mindspring.com or Amy Higgins: ahigginsaia@gmail.com with questions.
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Yes. Please send us a quick e-mail with the name of the person who will be using your ticket so that we can update our guest list.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
For quicker and easier check-in, please bring your printed ticket. (No worries if you happen to forget your ticket though. We will have the guest list at the welcome table so you can check in by name without your printed ticket.)
What is the refund policy?
This is a rain or shine event.
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Making for another Southernplayalistic evening this fall, Atlanta rapper Big Boi is scheduled to perform at Tee Up ATL, the official kickoff party for the Tour Championship!
Come party with the top PGA TOUR players and Atlanta sports stars as Big Boi performs live in concert with DJ Infamous and DJ Debonair on the 1s and 2s, hosted by Ryan Cameron. The event will be at the College Football Hall of Fame on Marietta Boulevard NW in downtown Atlanta.
All proceeds benefit the East Lake Foundation and Purpose Built Communities.
Tickets include one free drink. The community celebration welcomes The Tour Championship back to the city on Monday, September 17, 2018. The event will feature a performance from hometown favorite Big Boi and the night will celebrate the PGA TOUR’s season-ending event as the top 30 players come to Atlanta to compete for the FedExCup.
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Rapper-actor-movie-and-TV star 50 Cents aka Curtis Jackson is set to appear at Atlanta’s Gold Room nightclub on Friday, August 31, 2018.
The celebrity visits Atlanta amid unprecedented attention for his TV show “Power,” which appears on the Stars Network. Here’s how to see 50 Cent in Atlanta:
50 Cent to be at the Gold Room in Atlanta
TICKET SALES
Purchaser acknowledges that all payments for tickets for admission to the venue are non-refundable. Upon payment, purchaser further acknowledges that its payment is for the ticket(s) for admittance to the specific date of the event and no other date. The event is rain or shine. Purchaser further acknowledges that no refunds will provided and that no exchanges or credits for future event dates will be given for ticket purchases for any reason.TABLE SALESPurchaser acknowledges that its payment for the purchase of the table reservation at the venue is non-refundable. Upon payment, purchaser further acknowledges that payment for the table reservation entitles purchaser and his/her guest admittance to the venue and the alcoholic beverage order selected by purchaser for the specific date of the event and no other. The event is rain or shine. Purchaser further acknowledges that no refunds will provided and that no exchanges or credits for future event dates will be given for table reservations for any reason.DRESS CODE IS ENFORCED
Sports, recreation attire and athletic wear are not permitted – Hats / ball caps, shorts, baggy clothing are not allowed – Collared dress shirt and fitted fashionable attire required
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The 14th annual AC3 Festival will take place this fall in West Midtown Atlanta. The Georgia Freight Depot will be the hub for the festival, which will bring several major artists to the ATL Sat, Oct 6 + Sun, Oct 7.
The annual event, which has grown from being a music insider’s convention to a major music festival, will still feature workshops and other beneficial networking opportunities for aspiring and new artists.
AC3 Festival Comes To Atlanta: Oct. 6, 7, 2018
Confirmed performers as of April 24 are Wu-Tang Clan, Lil Wayne, The Diplomats, Curren$y, Young MA, PRhyme, Mannie Fresh, Westside Gunn + Conway along with J.I.D, Childish Major and Deante Hitchcock.
The A3C Festival will have an outdoor stage as well as other performing set-ups. The music lineups for the indoor stage and DJ stage will be announced soon.
The A3C Festival features 3 stages with dozens of performances, food trucks, live art and more. The event is billed as breeding ground for the next generation of stars while honoring the legends and trailblazers of hip-hop. The indoor stage will feature some of the most exciting hip-hop artists on the rise while the DJ stage will be curated by ATL’s WERC Crew and Controllerise.
Additional artists will be announced on the outdoor stage as we get closer to the event, the organizers said.
This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
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Game 3 of the WNBA Playoffs semifinals will be Friday, August 31 at 8 p.m. ET at Charles Smith Center, George Washington University. The contest will be simulcast on WNBATV and ESPN2.
On Tuesday night at McCamish Pavilion, the Atlanta Dream used a sold-out arena to even the series against the Washington Mystics.
The Dream were down 0-1 in a best-of-five series against the Mystics, who are the hottest team in the league. In game 1, the Dream couldn’t find any momentum on offense, losing 87-84 at home on Sunday. Their ace shooter, Tiffany Hayes, was cold for most of the night.
Atlanta is also clearly missing Angel McCoughtry, who is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury earlier this month.
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SB Nation’s Shutdown Fullcast, (The world’s only college football podcast. Also, a podcast often about everything but college football.) is going live and you’re invited! Come FAN with Us at the Rich Theater in Atlanta.
The event is Friday, August 31, 2018 7–8 PM EDT at Rich Theater at the Woodruff, 1280 Peachtree St. NE ATLANTA, GA 30309.
Ticket price includes admission, one complimentary beverage, a Fryin’ Nanni koozie, and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a Shutdown Fullcast prize pack. Doors open at 6 PM.
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The Pitch & SIP Competition is a evening event during Atlanta Black Tech Week, our guest get to network and sip on coctails from our cash bar while select companies pitch their businesses.
The festivities are part of Black Tech Week, which is going down on Wed, Aug 29, 2018, 8:30 AM –Fri, Aug 31, 2018, 10:30 PM EDT. The events will be held at the W Hotel in Midtown Atlanta at 45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW and & African American Research Library (Auburn Ave) & Center for Civil & Human Rights.
This competition places selected companies in a face-off for good; company pitch and demo their software, hardware product, or service in front of a live audience, and fight to convince a panel of expert judges that their business will help building a better world while making money.
For more info check out AtlantaBlackTechWeek.com.
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