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Sy Smith has composed and written with or shared the stage with Chris Botti, Sheila E, Brand New Heavies, Foreign Exchange, Cee Lo Green and a host of others. She has wowed audiences all over the world with a wonderful soprano vocal range and an ability to utilize the whistle register.
On Friday, March 30th, enjoy “An Intimate Evening with Sy Smith at Soul Village – Atlanta” (Moods Music’s live music venue). Sy will be sharing new music from her critically-acclaimed 2018 release, “Sometimes A Rose Will Grow In Concrete” (SRWGC). This is her fifth studio album.
This is a free and intimate event with limited seating so please RSVP. The doors open at 7 pm and the interview, listening party, Q&A, cd signing and performance begins at 7:30 pm.
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The next few days in Midtown Atlanta will see thousands of people out on the town to enjoy the NCAA Tournament, numerous festivals and just to enjoy the balmy weather.
One particular spot that promises and hearty time is Livingston Restaurant + Bar in The Georgian Terrace Hotel. The venerable Midtown spot will be serving a brunch buffet from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Easter Sunday.
The menu will showcase a number of premiere eats, including the Applewood-smoked bacon, smoked pork loin with whole-grain molasses barbecue sauce, house-fried chicken and mashed sweet potatoes.
For those looking for smaller fare, there will be the salads, pastries, dessert, carving stations and children’s options including chicken fingers, potato wedges and mac and cheese.
The price will be $38 for adults, $15 for children 6-12. The bar will be serving from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.;but both restaurant and bar are closed for dinner.
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Nothing quite ushers in the spring and summer in Atlanta like an evening under the lights at Chastain Park. This week, the musical lineup for the 2018 Delta Series A was released — and it’s a good one.
Starting in June, Chastain Park Amphitheatre will be rocking and rolling with acts from the past and present. Some of the bigger names include John Fogerty& ZZ Top, Robert Plant & the Sensational Space Shifters, Brandi Carlile, Harry Connick Jr, 3 Doors Down & Collective Soul, Barenaked Ladies, Belinda Carlisle, The Indigo Girls, Boy George & Culture Club & The B-52’s and Trombone Shorty.
The venue, one of the city’s favorites, has undergone some renovations of late, so things may look a little different. But fans can expect the same great experience at Chastain. In addition to a larger plaza, there will be box seats and more concessions and restroom access.
In addition to the new box seats, upgraded concessions and restrooms and expanded plaza area, there are also a couple of new policies at Chastain: Coolers must be 23” wide and 16” deep and must be kept under seats to keep the aisles clear. Only one cooler per table will be permitted and glass of any kind will not be allowed into the amphitheater.
Here’s the lineup for 2018:
- June 6. John Fogerty and ZZ Top Blues and Bayous Tour
- June 8. Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters
- June 9. Harry Connick, Jr.
- June 24. Brandi Carlile
- July 6. 3 Doors Down/Collective Soul
- July 7. Barenaked Ladies
- July 11. Retro Futura (Belinda Carlisle, ABC, Modern English, Nick Heyward, Kajagoogoo’s Limahl, Bow Wow Wow’s Annabella)
- July 19. Indigo Girls
- July 22. Culture Club, The B-52s, Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey
- Aug. 19. Trombone Shorty’s Voodoo Threauxdown (with Galactic, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, New Breed Brass Band with special guests Cyril Neville and Walter “Wolfman” Washington)
Go to www.chastainseries.com to see your series and mini-series packages. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 23 at 10 a.m. and can be ordered via the website or by calling 404-233-2227.
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The the 82nd annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival is coming to the city April 13-15, 2018 in Midtown’s Piedmont Park. The three-day event is the signature springtime event for the city and will feature an assortment of food and entertainment.
This year’s festival will feature the following performance areas — the Main Stage and the International Stage — where all will be free to enjoy various musical acts. See the Dogwood Festival music lineup right here.
This year, Grammy-nominated artist Shawn Mullins will headline the Saturday night show. For optimum views, attendees can purchase tickets for Exclusive Main Stage VIP Tent Access.
“We are ecstatic to welcome Shawn Mullins to the festival this year,” Brian Hill, Atlanta Dogwood Festival executive director, said in a written statement. “I have enjoyed his music for many years and look forward to what is sure to be a top-notch performance from such a talented musician. I am confident our Saturday festival attendees will agree.”
Main Stage VIP tent access gives festival-goers their choice of a chicken or brisket BBQ plated dinner, half-price drinks, private access to a lounge-like area as well as bathrooms. Tickets are $20 each, and are available at Dogwood.org, until they sell out.
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If you’re either getting married in the near future or planning your wedding or any event, this event is for you.
Come meet the best of the best vendors in the business. Find every vendor you need all in one place. The best part is “IT’S FREE” “FREE” “FREE”
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Beyonce and Jay-Z have announced the “On The Run 2” tour and they’re coming to Atlanta this fall. Bey and Jay will play Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 25, 2018. After selling out, they have added a second date in Atlanta, August 26.
General admission tickets went on sale Monday, March 19. And they went fast. Twitter account @BeyonceCollection posted that a number of dates had sold out about an hour of going on sale.
OTRII dates in Atlanta, Detroit, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC are now SOLD OUT.
— B (@BeyCollection) March 19, 2018
Fans of the music couple learned about the tour last week, thanks to Beyonce’s Facebook account, which posted about a Philly date. The last time, Bey & Jay toured together was four years ago.
The “On The Run” tour debuted in 2014 on the heels of Jay’s “Magna Carta Holy Grail.”
Beyonce last came to Atlanta in 2016 for the “Formation World Tour,” which was one of the last dates in the Georgia Dome.
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If you want a great meal, every Sunday, M Bar has a brunch that will satisfy your palate beyond just the regular breakfast. Mix & Mingle and enjoy awesome brunch cocktails curated by our Team of Mixologists coupled with the musical inspiration of today’s modern classics.
Every Sunday from 2 to 6 pm M Bar turns up with live music, a great brunch menu and lively atmosphere. Bottom ups… If Bottomless Mimosas and good music is your thing, M Bar is the place!
Menu items at M Bar include such hits as:
- OMG Tacos
- Firecracker Jumbo Tiger Shrimp
- Crabcakes
- Lobster Tail
- BBQ Jerk
Where Is M Bar Located In Atlanta?
M Bar is located on the Trolley Line and in the Sweet Auburn Historic District. The address is 186-B Auburn Ave Atlanta, GA 30303. Here is a map to help you find it.
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To see pics from past events at M Bar, check out www.mbar.smugmug.com
For more info, please call (404) 331-5500
M Bar UltraLounge
186-B Auburn Ave Atlanta, GA 30303
At this point, Atlanta cuisine has become indispensable to the South. The largest city in Georgia’s food festivals and culinary events set the tone for the entire Southeast.
Only in Atlanta can the casual observer find specialty food shops, off-the-beaten-path restaurants, farmers’ markets and farm stands all at an affordable price point.
But Atlanta also has trendy restaurants, pop-ups and time-tested landmarks that continue to draw big crowds.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
If you’re a health nut and want more local healthy food choices, perhaps you’ll be interested in our Guide to Local Farmers Markets.
We also have special coverage of Black Farmers In Atlanta as well as How To Keto In Atlanta.
More Food Coverage:
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The Black Girls Code Atlanta Chapter is hosting a We Create event on March 17. At the event, participants and their parents will explore coding fundamentals combining circuits, and Makey Makeys or littleBits as they are introduced to The Internet of Things (IoT).
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical objects and devices that can be controlled with a series of sensors, electronics, and software used to control objects in the physical world.
Georgia State University | College of Education & Human Development Building
30 Pryor Street
Atlanta, GA 30303-3083
What is Black Girls CODE?
Black Girls CODE is devoted to showing the world that black girls can code, and do so much more. By reaching out to the community through workshops and after school programs, Black Girls CODE introduces computer coding lessons to young girls from underrepresented communities in programming languages such as Scratch or Ruby on Rails. Black Girls CODE has set out to prove to the world that girls of every color have the skills to become the programmers of tomorrow. By promoting classes and programs we hope to grow the number of women of color working in technology and give underprivileged girls a chance to become the masters of their technological worlds. Black Girls CODE’s ultimate goal is to provide African-American youth with the skills to occupy some of the 1.4 million computing job openings expected to be available in the U.S. by 2020, and to train 1 million girls by 2040.
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Do you love rolling through the city enjoying libations in the top bars along the way? Then you’ll love the Atlanta Streetcar St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl.
The annual Atlanta Streetcar St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl is just one of many local events commemorating and celebrating one of the most fun holidays of the year.
You won’t want to miss the bar crawl this year, which is scheduled for Monday, March 17 · 5pm EDT. Check-in is from 5 to 9 p.m.
What’s Included for Atlanta St Patrick’s Day:
- Free entry to 4+ participating venues
- All Access to both Midtown & Buckhead Areas
- Exclusive drink specials
- Festive, holiday-themed drinks
- PubCrawls.com wristband for access to all the action
- A digital map to guide your crawl
- High-energy vibes with hundreds of party-goers!
Where Is the St. Patrick’s Bar Crawl Starting?
The bar crawl is starting at 1080 Peachtree Street NE #7 Atlanta, GA 30309. Here’s a map to help you find it.
What Else Is Happening This Weekend in Atlanta?
To find a curated list of the best events happening near you, check out our Atlanta Weekend Guide, which shows you which festivals, parties and other events are on tap.
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Colony Square is headed for the big screen or more precisely, the big screen is headed for Colony Square. The Midtown Atlanta business center is getting a 426-seat luxury movie theater. That’s right, an IPic movie theater is coming to Atlanta.
The theater, complete with a 6,700-square-foot destination bar/restaurant, is being built by iPic Entertainment, according to a Wednesday press release. The project is slated to be ready in 2020.
IPic Movie theater coming to Atlanta’s Colony Square
“We have had our eye on the Atlanta market for five years now, and the Colony Square redevelopment project allowed us to launch the iPic brand experience into one of the top ten DMAs in the country,” Hamid Hashemi, President and CEO of iPic® Entertainment, said in a written statement.
“This market has consistently been heralded as one of the most walkable in the nation, making our ground-floor presence at Colony Square all the more impactful in delivering a quality entertainment, dining and experiential destination for arts and culture under one roof,” Hashemi added.
Colony Square, built over half a century ago, is undergoing an overhaul at the moment, with new food options being added to the mix along with a new mixed development in the works.
“After five years of searching for its first Georgia location, we are thrilled iPic Theaters, along with its incredible restaurant concept, has chosen to call Colony Square home,” said David Weinert, partner and senior vice president of leasing at North American Properties. “Known for its luxury seating, farm-to-glass cocktails, chef-driven cuisine and ‘ninja-like’ servers, this is a movie going experience unlike anything in Georgia. iPic perfectly aligns with our vision of bringing best-in-class, first-to-market concepts to the reimagined Colony Square, and we look forward to delivering this and more ‘retailtainment’ offerings that resonate with our community and enhance Midtown’s Living Room.”
