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A 90-minute show about how black kids geek out is long overdue in Atlanta. Coming to Dad’s Garage in Midtown Atlanta is such an event.Starring Avery Sharpe, Jon Wierenga, Candy McLellan and Jon Carr, “Black Nerd” is what you get when you combine Dragon Con with Tyler Perry, or at least that’s what the promo says.“What happens when a black kid prefers listening to Weird Al over Kendrick Lamar, attend Dragon Con over the Jay-Z Concert, or Star Wars over Tyler Perry (there is still some debate about the prequels)? It’s the TV show Atlanta meets Dragon Con as the creator of the Dad’s Garage show “Wrath of Con” brings you a dark comedy about a young man’s journey navigating the expectations of his black family and white friends. When race and geekdom collide you get a Black Nerd.”July 13 – August 4
All tickets start at the listed price point, but are subject to change with inventory.
Thursday @ 8pm:
Just Seats: $15.50 online, $17.50 phone & door
Delta First Class Seats: $22.50 online, $24.50 phone, not available at door
Friday @ 8pm:
Just Seats: $17.50 online, $19.50 phone & door
Delta First Class Seats: $24.50 online, $26.50 phone, not available at door
Saturday @ 8pm:
Just Seats: $20.50 online, $22.50 phone & door
Delta First Class Seats: $27.50 online, $29.50 phone, not available at door -
This weekend, the ARTiculate ATL 2018 will take place Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM (EDT) Atlanta, GA.
Brought to you by Ball-n-Co LLC & Urban Art Expression, the event will feature an arts panel discussion, free parking, visual Artists, live music and complimentary cocktails and lite appetizers from 7-10pm.
Ball-n-Co. LLC is a marketing firm that provides editorial, design, promotion and printing services to its clients. Ball-n-Co. is dedicated to bringing artistic love to life and creating opportunities. The Vision of Ball-n-Co. is to edify and uplift the community through our dedication to art, culture and sustainability and create social, economical, educational and business opportunities that will contribute to the betterment of the people.
Urban Art Expression is the umbrella for Urban Paint & Sip, Urban Art in the Park, and the various art experiences developed to allow and grow individual art expression within our city while also providing a sense of community. Other programming includes musically infused art experiences, art courses for all ages across various media and gallery exhibits.
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On Saturday, July 28, 2018, if you’re a fan of suds then this event is for you. The Great Southern Beer Fest is set to commence from 1 to 6 p.m. at John Howell Park, which is located at 797 Viginia Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30306.
Great Southern Beer Festivals is a beer festival focused on beers coming out of the great South. “We love beer, we love the south and we love meeting new people and trying new things. And then, we decided to bring the Great Southern Beer Festival to cities all over the South,” the promo for the event says.
What else can you expect at the Great Southern Beer Festival? Well, in addition to craft beer, there will be southern cuisine, southern rock music and covers, games, and some friendly competition.
We promise to bring the beer, music and fun. You bring your friends and family and sense of craft beer-venture. We might even have a few surprises for you throughout the day!
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DJ Frank Ski is one of the most recognizable names in Atlanta, and this weekend he’s back at it again, this time with help.
Professional Recess With Frank Ski, DJ E-Clazz and Quinn & the Jukebox will have Midtown Atlanta jumping.
The party will be at Opium Atlanta, which is located at 960 Spring Street Northwest Atlanta, GA 30309. The music will rock from Fri, Jun 29, 2018, 6:00 PM –Sat, Jun 30, 2018, 3:00 AM.
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If you didn’t make it to your high school prom, or really enjoyed yourself, here’s a chance to do it all over again.
The If Only For One Night 2018 “Adult Prom” Atlanta Edition is a formal red carpet affair where you can experience your prom for the first time or all over again. Our Elegantly decorated venue will feature music from the past. Those classic hits will be sure to get your feet moving and hips shaking as you take a trip down memory lane. Come dressed to impress so the paparazzi can capture all of your prom memories.
***The couples tickets is one ticket for 2 people****
Features:
Red Carpet Grand Entrance
Mulitple DJs & Host
Live band
Raffles & Giveaways
Drinks & Champagne ( cash Bar)
Multiple Press, Photographers, & Videoagraphers
Plus Much More…
- A prom King and Queen will be crowned along with the best dressed couple.
- Come Single and win prom princess or prince
- Doors Open at 7:00 Live DJ and Special Guest
- Bring A Friend, Bring A Date, Come alone Mix and Mingle
- For more information email Adultpromevents@gmail.com
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Come out and show your artistic side at Art at the Station, a frequent art-painting class held at Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta.
On July 1, enjoy time outdoors while sipping on cocktails and getting in touch with your creative side. Participants will paint a peach (very Georgia, right?) and get to see how it’s done by their fellow ATL artists.
July 1: Country Peach at Atlantic Station
Save 40% on tickets with code Pink40. Click here for details and tickets
Event time: 1-3pm
Please arrive 10 mins early to claim your spot! The class will be taught by Aleigha Reott, who has a Master’s in Art Education, with concentrations in textiles and metalsmithing. She was an elementary school art educator before Paint Nite.
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None other than Sir Lucius Leftfoot performed at SunTrust Park on Saturday, June 23 after the 4:10 p.m. game against the Baltimore Orioles. Big Boi, known mostly around the world as one-half of the Atlanta rap duo Outkast, bumped a number of his hits from his third full-length solo album “Boomiverse.”
Big Boi, (real name Andre Patton) is a seven-time Grammy Award winning, RIAA diamond-certified musician with a string of hits to his credit.
The “Boomiverse” album track “All Night” was featured in Apple’s Animoji commercial. Big Boi is also well known for songs such as “In The South” featuring Gucci Mane and Pimp C and singles “Mic Jack” featuring Adam Levine and “Kill Jill” featuring Killer Mike & Jeezy.
Let’s Go Braves ! #Atliens @Braves @MLB pic.twitter.com/lqrrVbjnUz
— Big Boi (@BigBoi) June 23, 2018
After OutKast went on hiatus, Big Boi burst upon the scene by himself with his 2010 solo debut, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. The project reached #3 on the Billboard Top 200 and received unanimous critical acclaim with Pitchfork proclaiming it one of the “100 Best Albums of the Decade ‘So Far'” and topping year-end lists from Time, Paste, Vibe, and more.
@BigBoi did that at the #braves game !!! #Atlanta pic.twitter.com/6WJORvdNRG
— Work Hard Travel Well (@wh_travelwell) June 24, 2018
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“You can do whatever you want to do. The only limits are the ones you set yourself. You have all you need in you right now.”When Atlanta theater impresario Kenny Leon’s grandmother told him to “take you wherever you go,” she could hardly have anticipated that he would establish himself as one of Broadway’s most exciting and acclaimed directors. But through years of hard work, Kenny would migrate from a small wooden house in rural Florida to the Tony Awards’ stage, where he would win Best Direction of a Play for his 2014 revival of A Raisin in the Sun.In “Take You Wherever You Go”, Leon reflects on the pillars of wisdom he learned every step of the way from the most important people in his life-from his grandmother’s sagacious and encouraging motivations to the steady hand of his mother to the deep artistic and social influence of iconic American playwright August Wilson.“Take You Wherever You Go” is a poignant, ruminative, and inspirational memoir that empowers you to be true to yourself as you navigate your own path.Here is an excerpt from Leon’s interview with ArtsATL:
When I was first named artistic director, I got some beautiful letters of support, from all kinds of people. It was a great feeling.
I also received this one:
When we come to the theater, we come to support our own kind.
Not some uppity coon.It concluded with a death threat.
Carol and I were a bit nervous at first. But then we both quickly came up with the same reaction.
“This is just weakness, cowardice. A weak person hiding behind a letter.”
“Right. And all we’re doing is running a theater,” said Carol. “You’re not Dr. King. Can you imagine what his life was like?”
We laughed it off together. This was before social media so the impact was less striking. Still, it reminded me that our plans for the theater would meet resistance.
Samuel L. Jackson and Kenny Leon met while they were undergrads at Clark College, now Clark Atlanta University. We focused on the positive and the support. At that time, there was nothing I would do that I wouldn’t talk to Sam Jackson about. He was kind of the reason I was doing theater. When I told him about the offer, he said, “Oh, my brother! Go and kill it, man! You can do it!” And when I told him about the hateful letter, he said, “Fuck that. Go run your theater. Many more people want you in that job than don’t. Do your thing.”
On Tuesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. at the Carter Center, Kenny Leon discusses his new memoir with Lois Reitzes of WABE Radio. An audience Q&A and book signing will follow.This is a ticketed event. Tickets include a signed copy of Take You Wherever You Go.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNTmcVt4BSMA Cappella Books if the official bookseller for this event. -
Kick off the summer season at our next Mix-It-Up Midtown event! Network with your neighbors who live and work in the district, and chat with the leadership and staff at Midtown Alliance to learn about projects and initiatives going on in the area.
This event will be held at one of Midtown’s newest residential towers, Icon Midtown. Located on the corner of 14th Street and West Peachtree, Icon Midtown is one of Atlanta’s tallest residential towers featuring panoramic vistas of the city – perfect for picture worthy selfies with friends and coworkers.
ADMISSION:
$8 Midtown Alliance members / $15 non-members / $15, if available, for all at the door100% of ticket proceeds will benefit the Atlanta Children’s Shelter, a Midtown non-profit that provides free, quality day care, emotional support, and an educational curriculum for homeless children as well as social services for their families.
If you wish to make an additional contribution to the Atlanta Children’s Shelter, please do so under “Additional Donation.”
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and specialty drink will be served.
DETAILS:
Thursday, June 21, 2018
5:30pm – 7:30pmHosted and Sponsored by:
Icon Midtown
22 14th Street NW
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If you’ve ever wanted to groove and sway like the reknown Latin dancers of yesteryear, now’s your chance.
Willie Ziavino & the C.O.T. Band will be on hand Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM (EDT) to provide the dancing music and instructions to all those interested.
The event will be held at Eclipse di Luna Miami Circle (Buckhead) 764 Miami Circle Northeast #138 Atlanta, GA 30324.
The live music starts at 7:30 and the lessons start at 8:30 p.m. You don’t have to worry about paying for these instructions. There is free admission, free parking and excellent tapas and drinks.
Make your reservation. Live Music, Salsa Dance, Merengue, Cumbia, World Rhythms.
