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Atlanta, Georgia has been called the jewel of the Southeast. No wonder: Millions of people move to Georgia’s largest city every year. But do you ever find yourself wondering “what is Atlanta known for?”
It’s a fair question given the diverse transients that have come and made Atlanta home, bringing with them their own cultures, flavors and traditions. The city, as a result, has become a hodge-podge of different styles and vibes. But it’s still Atlanta.
Atlanta was founded in December 1847 when Georgia officials decided to build a railroad to the Midwest. This terminus would soon become the ATL.
What Kind Of Food Is Atlanta Known For?
We get this all the time. Atlanta may have a Waffle House on every block, but there’s no one food group that the city can be associated with. When it comes to beverages, though, it’s pretty fair to say that sweet tea is the drink of choice.
Fried chicken may come to mind for most folks, but the fact of the matter is that most Southern cities and towns can stake a claim to fried yard bird. And chicken and waffles is served at only a handful of restaurants here so that’s out of the question. Yep, sweet tea, on the other hand, is served in nearly every restaurant.
Want to know more about Alanta’s dining scene? Here are foods that Atlanta is know for around the world.
How Many Peachtree Streets Are In Atlanta?
If you’ve ever tried to navigate around Atlanta’s streets, one thing that can be as confusing is all get out is the number of Peachtree Streets, Avenues, Boulevards, etc., around the city. At last count there were more than 70 streets with the “Peachtree” moniker in their names. It also bears saying that Peachtree Street, Ave and Road are all the same depending on whether the stretch is zoned as residential, commercial and/or a mix of both. But in any event, when you’re in Atlanta, GPS is your friend! (But more on this later).
What Are Some Of The Most Iconic Atlanta Landmarks?
Underground Atlanta used to be the #1 place you’d bring a visitor but not this century! Now, some of the most iconic places are newer and more polished (although there are still a handful of older landmarks you still want to see).
Clermont Lounge
This place is an Atlanta institution of the adult variety, if you get what I mean. If you’re looking for elegance, this is the opposite. But it has been a fixture on Ponce de Leon Avenue because the place has managed to stay open despite the ups and downs of “progress” all around it.
The Varsity
Situated on a plum plot of land in Midtown by the freeway, The Varsity has done for the chili dog what Waffle House has done for the waffle. The restaurant features a drive-in with car-side service, making it one of the last of its kind. The food is not the award variety, but it’s a must if you want to taste what Atlantans have been eating for nearly 100 years.
Centennial Olympic Park
Centennial Olympic Park is an oasis in the middle of downtown Atlanta. One of the lasting remnants of the Atlanta Olympics (which we’ll talk about later) is a beautiful greenspace that serves as the centerpiece of downtown Atlanta.
There are numerous places to take pictures and even a ferris wheel nearby.
Read up on some of Atlanta’s best parks.
Underground Atlanta
Go in the center of downtown and beneath the bustling streets of downtown Atlanta lies Underground Atlanta, a historic area that was once the city’s original street level. Today, it features shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, offering a glimpse into Atlanta’s past.
Atlanta History: Events That Happened Here
Atlanta has been home to some of the most historic events in U.S. history. Here are some things that happened in Atlanta that you may not know about.
The Winecoff Hotel fire happened in Atlanta
The Dec. 7, 1946 fire at the Winecoff Hotel (now the Ellis hotel) in downtown Atlanta is the deadliest such blaze in U.S. history. 119 people died in the fire, which helped spark huge changes in U.S. building codes, most notably requiring mandating fire-resistant doors and firescapes.
Atlanta Child Murders
One of the darkest moments of the cities history was when a serial killer started exacting lives of young boys and girls around the city, many of them African-American.
While the case proved as controversial as the murders, Wayne Williams was convicted of the crime, which many believe was committed by someone else. Nevertheless, it is an historic event that happened.
The 1996 Olympics
The 1996 Olympics were the culmination of decades of goodwill and moving and shaking by the city’s powers that be. Although it was a triumphant moment when Muhammad Ali lit the torch, the event was also marred by an instance of domestic terrorism which took the form of the Olympic bombing.
Atlanta Is The Only U.S. City Destroyed In A War
During the Civil War in the spring of 1864, the Confederate Army of Tennessee, commanded by General Joseph E. Johnston, was holed up in Dalton, Georgia. The Union Army wanted to do something about it, amid other troublesome skirmishes taking place, so in early May, 1864, Union forces under Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman began the Atlanta Campaign, a “scorched earth” policy to burn the city to the ground. The basically uncontested “March to the Sea” would destroy a swatch of Georgia.
Atlanta Has More Pro Sports Teams Than You May Know
When you think of Atlanta, your mind may immediately focus on the Hawks, Braves or Falcons, but we’ve got more birds than that. Here are a number of professional teams that call Atlanta home:
Club Sport League Venue (capacity) Founded Moved to Atlanta Titles Atlanta Falcons Football NFL Mercedes-Benz Stadium (71,000) 1966 N/A 0 Atlanta Braves Baseball MLB Truist Park (41,500) 1871 1966 4 (1914, 1957, 1995, 2021) Atlanta Hawks Basketball NBA State Farm Arena (18,100) 1946 1968 1 (1958) Atlanta United FC Soccer MLS Mercedes-Benz Stadium (42,500) 2014 N/A 1 (2018) Atlanta Dream Basketball WNBA McCamish Pavilion (8,600) 2007 N/A 0 Atlanta Legends Football AAF Georgia State Stadium (24,333) 2018 N/A 0 Atlanta Is A Championship Sports Town
Photo credit: Major League Baseball The Atlanta Braves won the World Series in November 2021, breaking a more than two-decade drought.
Atlanta United, in just its second season, won the MLS Championship in 2018 with a commanding 2-0 win over Colorado. Atlanta United, which plays at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium set attendance records for the second straight year on the way to their title. Before Atlanta United’s victory, the city had gone 25 years since a title in a major sport. The Atlanta Falcons came the closest in 2017 before losing to the New England Patriots.
Atlanta Has The World’s Busiest Airport
More than 10 years running now (since 1998), Atlanta has had the world’s busiest airport. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, located on the line between College Park, Hapeville and Atlanta, attracts more traffic and has more airplane movements than any other airport in the world. You can also save money at Hartsfield if you strategize.
The airport is named after William B. Hartsfield, who founded the site on an abandoned racetrack, and Maynard Jackson, the first black mayor of Atlanta.
Coincidentally, Hartsfield is home to Delta Air Lines, one of the largest airlines in the world, and a major reason Atlanta is a traffic hub.
Atlanta Is Growing (And Growing)
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Atlanta experienced the third-highest population gain of any metro area in the United States, behind the Texas cities of Dallas and Houston. Between 2016 and 2017, metro Atlanta gained nearly 90,000 new residents, bringing the total population in the region to an estimated 5.8 million people.
Here’s how many people live in Atlanta.
Atlanta Is The Birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr.
Photo credit: Yotuube.com While it is true that Birmingham, Alabama is the cradle of the civil rights movement, Atlanta is generally recognized as the birthplace of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the movement’s most prominent leader.
Years before the tragic murder of his mother, Mrs. Alberta Williams King, MLK, along with a number of key leaders like Andrew Young, Hosea Williams and more, roused the nation to its senses by pioneering the nonviolent protests that finally toppled segregation across the nation. King was born in Atlanta in the Auburn Avenue neighborhood in 1929. Today that site has been recognized as historic and is just a few blocks from the King Center.
Coca-Cola Was Born In Atlanta
If you like Coca-Cola, you are enjoying a taste of Atlanta with every sip. The soft drink’s long history began in 1886 when an Atlanta pharmacist, Dr. John S. Pemberton, created a flavored syrup, took it to his neighborhood pharmacy, where it was mixed with carbonated water and deemed “excellent” by those who sampled it. Dr. Pemberton’s partner and bookkeeper, Frank M. Robinson, is credited with naming the beverage “Coca Cola.”
There Are 60+ Streets Named ‘Peachtree’
If you’re trying to find your way around Atlanta, “Peachtree” just won’t cut it. There are more than 60 streets with a variation of Peachtree in their names, with some of them as far as 30 minutes away from downtown Atlanta.
Atlanta Is The New Hollywood
Atlanta houses the No. 1 film industry in the United States, having surpassed Hollywood in 2016. The metro Atlanta region began offering generous tax incentives in 2002 to lure movie producers. Today, Georgia has a $90 billion movie industry. See what’ movies are filming in Atlanta.
Atlanta Is Not The Strip Club Capital Of The U.S.
Photo credit: Instagram Contrary to popular belief Atlanta is not the strip club capital of the United States, that distinction is Portland, Oregon. Still, Atlanta’s many strip clubs make it No. 1 in the South. Here are the best strip clubs in Atlanta.
Final Word
Atlanta has paid a pivotal role in the South as well as the larger United States. The city is known for more than its hospitality and sweet tea. There’s sports, there’s good restaurants and there’s the booming real estate market.
Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit to a craft brewery in the city.
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Unavoidable because of its size, unmistakable because of its beauty, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a sight to behold.
The shining jewel of the downtown Atlanta skyline, Mercedes-Benz Stadium continues to draw crowds just to witness the sheer spectacle of it all. Not only was the venue the home of Super Bowl LIII, but it has hosted world-class events
Here’s what to know about state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Everything You Need To Know About Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium officially opened on August 26, 2017 with a Falcons preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. When it opened, the venue was crazy cool, but the retractable roof system was inoperable at the time.
Everything you need to know about Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The stadium is run by AMB Group,a consortium that is under the tutelage of Blank, owner of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC, the pro soccer club.Speaking of the NFL team, the stadium was built to replace the Georgia Dome, the Falcons’ home stadium from 1992 until 2016.
Here’s what to know about the coolest features at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
1. When Was Mercedes-Benz Stadium Built?
The stadium was conceptualized in 2014 when city officials and billionaire Arthur Blank agreed on plans for a new sports venue. The stadium began construction in 2017 and opened up a year later.
2. How Much Did Mercedes-Benz Stadium Cost?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium cost $1.6 billion to build. The price tag raised some brows not only around Atlanta, but across the country.
Even with its high cost, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is not the most expansive stadium in the United States. That distinction belongs to two Western structures. In California, Los Angeles Stadium costs $2.66 billion. No. 2 on the list is Las Vegas Raiders Stadium, which comes in at $2.4 billion.
3. Does Mercedes-Benz Stadium Have A Retractable Roof?
The retractable roof of Mercedes-Benz Stadium is one of the venue’s most famous features. When the stadium opened to the public, the roof didn’t retract, but they have since fixed it.
The eight-panel retractable roof that resembled a pinwheel, but what few observers notice is that the eight triangular translucent panels create the illusion of a bird’s wings extended when it’s opened.
4. Mercedes-Benz Stadium Has The Lowest Prices Of Any Major Sports Venue
When Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened in fall 2017, one of the main selling points was the fact that its concessions prices were super low. Those low prices extend to all events at the stadium, from concerts to Atlanta United games, Falcons games and more. In 2018, food prices at the stadium dropped even lower. Stadium brass also said that a low “domestically priced” craft beer would go on sale.
5. MercBenz Has The World’s Largest Video Board
The stadium has the claim to fame as having the largest video board in the world. This is the largest LED video display on Earth. It technological masterpiece was designed, manufactured and installed by Daktronics of Brookings, South Dakota. There are also more than 82,500 square feet of video displays around the stadium.
Last Words
Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium has become top gem in the sports world.
Since fall 2017, MercBenz has hosted several major sports events, including the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, the SEC Championship Game and the College Football National Championship Game. This is the first Super Bowl, but not the last. The stadium is booked for events through the next few years, including concerts like Beyonce, Jay Z and more.
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If you want to check out some other food spots in the area, here are the best restaurants in Buckhead. Or you might like to read our Buckhead Steak Guide to find all the best eateries offering mouth-watering prime cuts.
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The biggest TV event of the year is here: Super Bowl time. Of course, you can’t make it to the big game, but you can root hard for your team at an Atlanta sports bar near you. But which one?
We’re going to show you some of the best Atlanta bars to watch the Super Bowl. You can even where your Los Angeles Rams or Cincinnati Bengals jersey.
Hungry? Here’s Where To Eat In Atlanta To Watch The Super Bowl
Here are some of the best new Atlanta restaurants to drink some good beer, eat some great food and enjoy the Big Game.
Barleygarden Kitchen & Craft
If you’re in the Alpharetta area, there’s no better place to eat some grub and watch some Super Bowl action than at Barleygarden Kitchen & Craft in the Avalon, where the brews are strong and the sense of community is stronger.
Buttermilk Kitchen
Start off your Super Bowl Sunday (or Saturday) with breakfast (or brunch) at Buttermilk Kitchen in Buckhead. Chef Suzanne Vizethann uses sustainable, locally sourced ingredients to give back to the Atlanta community with every bite.
Coalition Food & Beverage
Coalition Food & Beverage at 50 Canton Street, Alpharetta, GA 30004 is going big for the big game by offering $1 wings (diners’ choice of buffalo or Coalition’s famous wood-grilled chili-spiced honey-glazed wings) and $5 draft specials. The special on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 runs from 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. EST.
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
If you’re going to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the big game, you’ll want to stop by Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, an Atlanta staple named the official barbecue of the Atlanta Falcons. If you’re going to watch it on TV, come to Fox Bros. to indulge at their location near Little Five Points.
Table & Main
Whether you’re down to come chow down inside or want to order some wings for the big game, Table & Main in Roswell has what you need. The 1028 Canton St.restaurant will be taking to go orders for a delicious football feast starting January 15 through Friday, February 1. Orders include 50 chicken wings, served your choice of style (BBQ, Mild, Hot, or Southern Fried), veggie sticks with creamy bleu cheese, and 10 homemade chocolate chip cookies. Orders will be $50 (not including tax) and can be placed by calling 678-869-5178. Orders must be placed by close of business on Thursday, January 31 and will be available for pick up on Sunday, February 3, between noon and 2 p.m. EST.
Taqueria del Sol
If you’re in the mood for Mexico-inspired cuisine and you’re on the westside of town, come grub down on Taqueria del Sol’s famous tacos and tasty margaritas.
Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours
For a taste of Southern dishes with an elegant twist, head to Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours, in West Midtown, where Chef Deborah VanTrece redefines soul food with her twist on traditional Southern cooking.
The Brasserie at Bazati
The 1920s Parisian-style restaurant the Brasserie at Bazati opened in late summer next door to New Realm Brewing along the Eastside BeltLine trail. The restaurant is French to the core from its continental breakfast in the morning through dinner in the evening. In such a high-concentration area, it has quickly become a tourist magnet.
Chido + Padre’s Restaurant
Chido + Padre’s Restaurant In Buckhead. 128 E Andrews Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30305 Phone number (404) 848-9100. A Yelper said:“This used to be smoke belly but they’ve clearly replaced that old concept into something much more AMAZING with incredible food and drinks!”
Contrast Artisan Ales
Brewmaster Chase Medlin, the man behind Slow Pours Brewing, Twains and Locomotions, has opened another spot to get your ale on: Contrast Artisan Ales. Menu faves-to-be: Double Dry-hopped Fever Dream DIPA w/ Citra.
The new brewpub is located in Chamblee at 5504 Peachtree Rd, a short distance from Lowes home improvement.
Junior’s Pizza
Junior’s Pizza, which has manifested itself with several pop-ups around Atlanta, will be one of the eateries that will open in 2019 in the new 80-acre mixed development in Summerhill. We’re looking forward to some New York-style pizza!
Cousins Maine Lobster
When Cousins Main Lobster opened in June 2018 in Buckhead’s Lenox Square mall, restaurant watchers thought its Connecticut and Main-inspired seafood would not be a hit in Atlanta. Boy, were they wrong. Cousins has a gold star location which continues to pull in elite patrons willing to spend big bucks. The restaurant’s cuisine — Northeast seafood — is a popular staple for Atlanta’s many transfers from East Coast cities.
Final Word
It doesn’t have to be the Braves, Hawks or Falcons on TV for you to enjoy the game. This city is living proof of that. Atlanta is a sports town and there’s no doubt about it. The fans just happen to be from a whole lot of different teams! But that’s what makes its bars so popular!Keep up with the latest game info on our Sports Page
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The Atlanta Beltine is literally transforming the geographical face of the city in a large way. With work being done on several parts of the Beltline, from the Eastside Trail to the Southside Trail and more, city planners are using the project to spark economic progress on several fronts, including in housing and business development.
The Beltline is administrated by Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) and Atlanta BeltLine Partnership (ABP). These organizations are part of a private-public network that supports the celebrated project. They also support local businesses.
Recently, the Beltline secured funding for the 22-mile trail loop approved for multiple uses on the Northeast, Eastside and Southside trails.
If you’re unfamiliar with the Beltline and its many spokes, this article will shed some light on it for you.
Visiting Atlanta? Here’s What To Know About The Beltline
Far from just a spot to jog or walk your dog, the Beltline is the largest development project in modern U.S. history when you calculate the amount of space involved. There’s some pretty cool restaurants to eat at along the way.
Quick Links
- How Many Miles Is The Beltline?
- How Much Of The Beltline Is Completed?
- Is The Beltline Safe?
- Are Electric Scooters Allowed?
- How Many Trails Make Up The Beltline?
The Beltline is also designed to stimulate Atlanta’s workforce in a big way. Organizers and planners are on record as saying that the goal is to create 30,000 jobs by the year 2030. In late 2018, 11,200 jobs were created. They also have a goal of attracting $10 billion in development. Currently the figure is just under $5 million.
How Many Miles Is The Beltline?
How many miles of completed pathways and trails is anybody’s guess, but the Atlanta BeltLine is planned to loop 22 miles modern streetcar corridors and 33 miles of trails. When it comes to adjacent and encompassing parkland associated with the Beltline, 2,000 acres of green space will be incorporated into the project.
How Much Of The Atlanta Beltline Is Completed?
A lot of the Beltine is completed. Beltline organizers have said that an anticipated completion year of 2030 is the goal they are working toward. Of course, as projects scale and continue to innovate those projections could be modified.
Is The Beltline Safe?
The Beltline is safe, from the Eastside trail to the Southside. While there have been occasional crimes committed, there haven’t been any big headlines other than nightly protests on one part of the project or another.
Atlanta police have made arrests but there haven’t been any incidents of notoriety since.
Atlanta Beltline Safety Tips
If you want to feel safer when you walk the Beltline, follow these safety and security tips:
- To stop the spread of COVID-19, socially distance
- Always walk with another person if you’re uncomfortable
- Only walk in well-lighted areas. If a light is out, report it
- Don’t travel the Beltline after hours
Are Electric Scooters Allowed On The Beltline?
Yes, electric scooters are allowed on the Beltline, but they have restrictions.
Scooters are subject to the Reduced Speed Zone on weekday evenings (Monday – Thursday, 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.), weekends (Friday at 6 p.m. – Monday 6 a.m.), and state holidays (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.).
How Many Trails Make Up The Beltline?
The Beltline as of this writing, is made up of four trails so far. But eventually, the Beltline will stretch 33 miles and link more than 40 Atlanta neighborhoods.
Here’s what to know about each trail on the Beltline:
The Southside Trail
The Southside trail stretches from Grant Park in southeast Atlanta to the Adair Park neighborhood in southwest Atlanta. The Beltline originally had a funding gap, but was awarded additional federal funds to make the project happen.
Work crews for the past several months have been removing rail along the Southside Trail. The University Avenue to Avon Avenue corridor will connect to Hank Aaron Drive. Dense housing, job space.
Eastside Trail
The Eastside extension is in the midst of Phase 2 and runs from Kirkwood Avenue to Memorial Drive. Drainage and stormwater installations have been done, but restoration work continues. Tree installations and landscaping is set to take place in the first quarter of 2019. Work crews have begun pouring the trail around the Mauldin Bridge.
The Eastside Trail also has the Atlanta Beltline Center just south of Irwin Street. It’s a great resource to learn about the project and associated events.
The Northeast Trail
The Northeast Trail is about a 4-mile corridor that runs from Piedmont Park at Monroe Drive up to the Lindbergh MARTA Station in Buckhead. Part of the project includes helping replace the Georgia Power transmission tower. Beltline planners are seriously looking at the Monroe Drive crossing to see if it remains feasible.
Westside Trail
The Atlanta Beltline’s 2.5 miles corridor comprising the Westside Trail was completed in 2018. Hundreds of new trees were planted over the spring of 2018. An urban farm shed, including a 8.5 kilowatt solar photo-voltaic array, which makes sustainable lighting possible. Enota Park is also being designed in southwest Atlanta.
Murphy’s Crossing
The former marketplace at the corner of Murphy Avenue, Lee Street and Sylvan Road is currently being cleaned up and cleared out, but the developer has pulled out of the project.
The Beltline recently completed an acquisition that brings the development to 20 acres.
The area has been designated as a “food desert,” which means that fresh fruit, vegetables, and other healthful whole foods, are hard to come by here. The Beltline’s many proposals aim to remedy this situation by provided viable dining options in this impoverished area.
Last Words
The Atlanta Beltline is the most ambitious public project that Atlanta has ever done. Like a social media network, the Beltline brings people together and is designed to keep you there with choice restaurants, beautiful scenery and things to do.
If you plan to go to the Beltline soon, make sure you wear some comfortable shoes and remember to respect your neighbors by practicing proper social distancing.
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The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams, 13-3 in a defensive struggle in downtown Atlanta before more than 70,000 fans. Super Bowl LIII, known as Super Bowl 53 was played Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
This was the first time Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosted the big game. The last time Atlanta hosted a Super Bowl was 19 years ago in January 30, 2000 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
Atlanta Super bowl 53: Everything you need to know
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms and other city leaders rolled out the red carpet for fans and visitors coming to Super Bowl 53. Tickets were going for upwards of $7,000. Speaking of big money, Atlanta homeowners were renting their homes on Airbnb for some nice change.
Road closures around the Super Bowl venue in downtown Atlanta began on Monday, January 21 and will run through Friday, February 8. All road closures are subject to change.
Chloe X Halle sing ‘America’
superbowl is cancel but Chloe x Halle can SING!!! pic.twitter.com/PvB5DAVbaW
— yasmin (@leighsvelvet) February 3, 2019
To get the festivities started, Beyonce protogees Chloe X Halle sang a stirring rendition of “America” as the players stood respectfully.
Gladys Knight sings the national anthem at Super Bowl
The NFL has confirmed that Motown maven Gladys Knight will sing the national anthem for the Super Bowl, part of a litany of star-studded celebrities who have been tapped to participate at the Feb. 3 event inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Here’s @MsGladysKnight entire National Anthem looking up through the roof-appropriately-into the heavens. Atlanta’s own nailed it! #SBLIII pic.twitter.com/dCp0A0XREG
— FOX 5 Sports (@FOX5Sports) February 3, 2019
Knight announced that she is “coming home” for the Super Bowl. The Georgia native also said along with performing for the big game she is involved in the NFL’s new social justice initiative.
Who played in Super Bowl LIII?
The Los Angeles Rams played the New England Patriots in a battle for NFL championship, the Lombardi Trophy.
The Patriots were stopped early and often and even survived a first-quarter interception, taking a 3-0 lead for three quarters.
Tom Brady’s first pass of Super Bowl LIII…PICKED (via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/D15Ncd8Hqv
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 3, 2019
Eventually, the Patriots defense came out on top as the Rams failed to score a touchdown. The final score was 13-3.
After the game, New England quarterback Tom Brady threw footballs to fans at the Hyatt, the team’s hotel.
Tom Brady is currently throwing footballs to Patriots fans at the postgame party. pic.twitter.com/cOYPd8buZD
— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) February 4, 2019
Super Bowl venue supreme: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Super Bowl LIII took place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, home of the Falcons. It’s the first Super Bowl hosted at the stadium, which opened in 2017. However, this was the third Super Bowl played in Atlanta. Previously, the Cowboys topped the Bills in the Georgia Dome in Super Bowl XXVIII, played in 1994, while the Rams topped the Titans in 2000 in Super Bowl XXXIV.
Here are 5 things about Mercedes-Benz Stadium you probably didn’t know
Who performed the Super Bowl halftime?
A number of artists have declined to perform for the Super Bowl halftime show, but major artists Maroon 5, Travis Scott and local legend Big Boi signed on and gave a rousing show. Scott reportedly only agreed to perform if the NFL vowed to donate to a social justice cause.
The best part of the entire #SuperBowl tbh #M53 #AdamLevine #Maroon5 pic.twitter.com/9GndR74kzn
— 🍻⛸ (@brolensky) February 4, 2019
What are some good things to do in Atlanta Super Bowl weekend?
If you’re hanging around the city for a bit, Atlanta has many cool sites, landmarks and places to visit in downtown, Midtown and farther out. Here is a list of 40+things to do that are CHEAP.
What are some good restaurants in Atlanta Super Bowl weekend & beyond?
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The last two days of several free concerts for Super Bowl Live is this weekend at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta. The festivities cap a week full of historic live music concerts despite the frigid temperatures.
Super Bowl Live kicked off with performances by the Emerald Empire Band, Gritz & Jelly Butter and Robnhood Tra. When the night (and temperatures) fell, the Taylor Girlz, Street Bud & Friends kicked things into high gear. Hometown favorite Pastor Troy and S.O.S. Band concluded the night.
Super Bowl Live: Performances, Concerts, Schedule, Videos, Etc.
Friday’s Super Bowl schedule as as follows:
Friday 2/1 – Pop & EDM:
3 p.m.: Super Bowl LIVE Happy Hour, Seed & Feed Marching Band
5 p.m.: Leah Culver
6 p.m.: The Jacks
7 p.m.: Hearty Har
8 p.m.: Heroes X Villians
9 p.m.: ATLiens
See full schedule below
Atlanta music mogul Jermaine Dupri laid out his vision for two of at least five concerts in the week of the Super Bowl and the first weekend lived up to the hype. Here are some of the highlights from fans on social media:
Super Bowl Live footage: Crime Mob
Crime Mob performing Knuck If You Buck! Let’s go!! #SuperBowlLive pic.twitter.com/rEPLxxLFf7
— Yuriy Andriyashchuk (@YuriyATL404) January 29, 2019
OJ da Juiceman, Rich Homie Quan and other top Atlanta artists came on stage to either perform, dance or just show love to other performers lined up for the historic concert series.
Super Bowl Live footage: S.O.S. Band
Dupri, promised that Super Bowl Live would be bountifully flavored with Atlanta acts — and he kept his word.
Super Bowl Live footage: Trillville
The founder of So So Def is no stranger to these parts, rode shotgun over Atlanta’s musical hey day, giving the world such world renown acts as Kriss-Kross, Xcape and Da Brat.
Super Bowl Live football: Doonkworld
Added to the Super Bowl Live lineup in recent days has been Monica, S.O.S. Band, Craig Campbell and more. They will join the likes of Atlanta artists like Waka Flaka Flame and Goodie Mob. Dupri and his team promised to dig deep into Georgia’s red clay to bring a homegrown feel to the free concert series.
Super Bowl Live footage: Pastor Troy
The producer responsible for making Super Bowl Live sound and look like Atlanta is DJ Holiday. Weeks before the event, he told reporters that he would bring an authentic feel to Super Bowl Live.
“I’m going for the creme de la creme, the top of the charts, the hitmakers,” DJ Holiday told reporters. “We’re gonna do one of the biggest stages on Monday, I promise you.”
Super Bowl Live footage: Atlanta Drum Academy
The lineup for Super Bowl Live is as follows:
I’d say Atlanta is ready for Super Bowl Week #SuperBowl53 #SuperBowlLive https://t.co/hGYQolTXXx pic.twitter.com/DsCXaAWZg1
— Chris Madden (@MESM_Chris) January 28, 2019
Sunday 1/27 – Country
1:30 p.m.: Sunday Gospel Brunch, Players Gospel Choir
2:30 p.m.: REMakes
4 p.m.: Jack Michael
5 p.m. Josh Bricker
6 p.m.: Seckond Chaynce
Monday 1/28 – Hip Hop/R&B
5 p.m.: Ayanis
6:30 p.m.: 5am
7 p.m.: Goodie Mob
8 p.m.: DJ Holiday & Friends
o YFN Lucci, Waka Flocka, Trinidad James, DJ Unk, Travis Porter, 1playy, Young Dro, Derez Deshawn, Fly, Coca Vango, Light Skin Keisha, F.L.Y., Scrappy
Thursday 1/31 – Country & Rock:
4 p.m.: Lyn Avenue
6 p.m.: Tyler Tritt
7 p.m.: Hero the Band
8:30 p.m.: Craig Campbell
Friday 2/1 – Pop & EDM:
3 p.m.: Super Bowl LIVE Happy Hour, Seed & Feed Marching Band
5 p.m.: Leah Culver
6 p.m.: The Jacks
7 p.m.: Hearty Har
8 p.m.: Heroes X Villians
9 p.m.: ATLiens
Saturday 2/2 – Hip Hop:
11:30 a.m.: “Around the NFL” (NFL Podcast)
12:30 p.m.: Georgia Tech Pep Band
1 p.m.: Team (TBD) Fan Rally
2:15 p.m.: Georgia Tech Drum Line
3 p.m. Team (TBD) Fan Rally
5 p.m.: Kelechi
7 p.m.: Monica
8 p.m.: DJ Smurf & So So Def All-Stars: MC Shy D, Raheem the Dream, Kilo Ali, Playa Poncho, Deuce, DJ Kizzy Rock, KP & Envyi, DJ Taz, Freak Nasty, 12 Gauge, Tag Team, Ghost Town DJ’s, Lathun
“It’s six days of free entertainment that would possibly cost you $150 a ticket if this was a show that was out somewhere else,” Dupri was quoted as saying.
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Atlanta Super Bowl events are going to be turned all the way up come Feb. 2. That week is going to be full of all types of activities, live events, concerts, social gatherings and more. Basically all the Atlanta Super Bowl 53 events will turn the city into a serious days-long party.
Read more: Here are the road closures due to the Atlanta Super Bowl
Celebrities are coming into town, major companies have rented out auditoriums, and more for Super Bowl LIII. Here are some of the Atlanta Super Bowl events we’ve heard about over the course of the first weekend in February.
Here’s the AtlantaFi mega-list of all the Atlanta Super Bowl 2019 events
Preparations at the city’s restaurants, landmarks, museums, grocery stores, hotels, strip clubs are all underway as Atlanta plays host to the big game. As tens of thousands of people descend on the city, here are all the Atlanta Super Bowl events going on:
Here’s a master list of other events planned for Super Bowl weekend in Atlanta:
Legends Party (Super Bowl Atlanta) – Jan. 31
The Flutie Brothers Band features College Football’s Heisman trophy winner Doug Flutie on drums with his allstar band including his brother Darren (Canadian Football League Hall of Famer) will be at Suite Food Lounge, 375 Luckie Street Northwest Atlanta, GA 30313. The band rocks out to high-energy rock n roll cover songs. Members include: Doug Flutie (drums); Darren Flutie (guitar); Michael Gauvin Smith (guitar and vocals); Ted Armstrong (keyboards); Spencer Hargis (bass/vocals); Sean Jenness (Lead vocals).
SunTrust Confidence Classic – Feb. 2-3
When it comes to family events, SunTrust Banks, Inc. and the Atlanta Braves team up to host a first-of-its-kind football experience, the “SunTrust Confidence Classic,” as local families and avid sports fans converge in Atlanta for the big-game weekend February 2-3, 2019.
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The fan extravaganza includes a free two-day Fan Fest, with football-themed games and prizes, and the Celebrity Sweat 19th annual “Celebrity Flag Football Challenge” that pits two star-studded teams in head-to-head combat for the coveted “Confidence Cup.” The SunTrust Confidence Classic will take over SunTrust Park and The Battery Atlanta.
Fellaship Restaurant Grand Opening – Feb. 1-3
Atlanta native Cam Newton is opening a restaurant and cigar bar called Fellaship near Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the Castleberry Hill neighborhood. See the details.
Super Bowl Day Party – Feb. 2
DAY PARTY ATLANTA SUPER BOWL WEEKEND Saturday Feb 2nd, 2019 4pm – 10pm 5 Seasons Westside 1000 Marietta St NW Atlanta, GA 30318
SUPER BOWL WEEKEND 2019
When & where: Saturday Feb. 2nd at the 5 Seasons Westside at 1000 Marietta St. NW Atlanta, Ga 30318 from 4pm -10pm.
Sounds: DJ Neaux & DJ Tron and Hosted by Eric “EB” Butler & City.
Super Bowl Brewery Crawl – Feb. 1
GET ON THIS BUS WITH the Super Bowl Brewery Crawl for music, beer & a busload of fun on Feb. 1, 2019.
Choose your preferred time slot from 2 road trip schedules:
- 06:00 PM – 09:00 PM – The early road trip. (3 hours)
- 08:30 PM – 11:30 PM – The late road trip. (3 Hours)
The tour starts with a pick up in any of the pick up locations below:
- Atlanta Marriott Marquis – Downtown, 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE
- Hyatt Centric Midtown Atlanta, 125 10th St NE
Super Bowl Breakfast – Feb. 2
Come out Saturday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m. to watch the
#SuperBowlBreakfast on Facebook! The event will feature Tony Dungy, Anthony Munoz, Akbar Gbaja and more.
Super Bowl Watch Party At Park Tavern – Feb. 3
One day before the Super Bowl Watch Party at Park Tavern on Sunday, Feb. 3, come out to the Red Bull party the day before. More details at parktavern.com.
Super Bowl Block Party – Feb. 3
Status Network presents the Super Bowl Block/Tailgate Party on Sunday, Feb. 3 from 3 to 11:30 p.m. at 777 Cleveland Ave SW. Come watch the Super Bowl on a 20 foot screen! Pay one price and come kick it like a big dawg. Complimentary food and drinks, live performances, DJ Deceptacon of the Coalition DJs, spinning to make it a party.
Superbowl LIII Sip and Paint – Feb. 2
Connect with other entrepreneurs and business owners at this Sip and Paint at HGOL Complex at Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross, GA 3001 on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. Ages 21+ only. Complimentary mimosa and refreshments will be served. Cash Bar will be available. $50 fee includes mimosa, refreshments, and all painting supplies.
Join Psychotherapist and Talk Show Host Shanna A. Jefferson along with International Model and Motivatioal Speaker Jiccarra N. Hollman for this informal meet and greet for all aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs. Come mingle, paint, sip, and have fun Super Bowl weekend in Atlanta!
Super Bowl Love & Hennessy – Feb. 1
Brought to you by the New York Boys, Love & Hennessy is going down Friday, 1 February 2019 at 9:00 PM – Saturday, 2 February 2019 at 3:00 AM (EST) at the Atrium in Stone Mountain.
SunTrust Celebrity Super Slam – Feb. 1
Join former NFL player Chad “Ocho Cinco” Johnson for the SunTrust Celebrity Super Slam on Friday, Feb. 1. The event is presented by Los Angeles Fuel.
Super Bowl S.E.X. – Feb. 2
Hosted by IG supermodel @strellacatuncut, Super Bowl S.E.X. is a College Park event taking place at the Crowe’s Nest Mega-Plex on5495 Old National Hwy B13, Atlanta, GA 30349.
Cedric the Entertainers 1st and Goal Comedy Bowl – Feb. 1
Join film and TV star and comedic icon Cedric the Entertainer as he presents the premiere edition of The 1st & Goal Comedy Bowl series on Super Bowl Weekend. The inaugural year of this special event will take place on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the College Football Hall of Fame located in downtown Atlanta.
ATL Super Bowl Trap Fitness Festival – Jan. 29
On Monday, Jan. 28, we’re hosting Atlanta’s 1st Fitness NIGHTCLUB where we Drink, Stretch, Dance, Twerk, Laugh, Network, Workout and completely get LIT! It’s happening at AlterEgo Pilates & Fitness Studio 139 Ralph McGill Boulevard Northeast SIDE ENTRY Atlanta, GA 30308.
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Come TRAP with us the entire week leading up to Super bowl Sunday. We will host 1 DAY party and 1 NIGHTCLUB Fitness event every day. We will feature TRAP PILATES, TRAP YOGA, TRAP DANCE and all of our events will turn into a PARTY afterwards. All tickets include adult beverages as part of the experience.
Ric Flair’s Blitz Tailgate at Hard Rock Atlanta – Super Bowl Party – Feb. 3
Wooo! Ric Flair’s Blitz Tailgate at the Hard Rock Atlanta is the ultimate pre-game hospitality event prior to Super Bowl 53!The event is hosted by WWE Legend Ric Flair and is located inside the Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta within walking distance to the Mercedes Benz Stadium. Enjoy all-you-can eat gourmet buffet, premium liquor, beer, and wine, plus live entertainment! Celebrity guests making appearances include former and current NFL players.
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Urban Soul Cafe Super Bowl Gospel Brunch – Feb. 2
The Apache Cafe in Midtown Atlanta hosts the Urban Soul Cafe Super Bowl Gospel Brunch on Feb. 2, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be hosted by Darlene McCoy, of the show “The Nightly Spirit With Darlene McCoy” and feature gospel artists Kevin Lemons. Music will be by DJ Will From Jacksonville and Other Special Guest DJ’s.
The Players Club: Super Bowl Strip Off – Feb. 1
At Futures Lounge at 447 North Indian Creek Dr. in Clarkston, join the hottest all-girl event in the ATL LGBTQ community. A night of fun, great energy and amazing highlights with performances / appearances by some of the most gorgeous ladies across the nation.
Super Bowl Rewind 2019 – Feb. 5
Join us at Moxie offices at 384 Northyards Blvd NW #290 Atlanta, GA 30313 some of the top creative minds in the city review the good, bad and ugly of this year’s Super Bowl commercials. This is one of most popular events and tickets will go fast!
Panelists: TBD
The Ultimate Super Bowl Party
The Ultimate SuperBowl Party – Feb. 3
On Sunday Feb. 3, 2019 from 3:00 pm – 12:00 am, come out to the Atlanta Marriott Century Center 2000 Century Blvd. NE Atlanta, Georgia 30345 for the Ultimate Super Bowl Party.
Multiple Jumbo Screens . Plasma Screens . Video-DJ, Buffet & Open Bars (available) . Door Prizes . Giveaways, Pre-Game Day Party . Half-Time Dance Party & After-Party
Pre-Game Day Party
3pm – 6pm
Kick-Off @ 6:00pm
After the Game : It’s the After-Party!
Brunch & Bubbly Day Party! #ATL’s #1 Sunday Brunch Experience
Brunch & Bubbly Day Party EVERY SUNDAY ☀ FUN DAY @ The all New LEAGUE TAVERN!12PM-6PM EAT, SIP, VIBE…….. SPECIALS on Food, Hookah, & Bubbly ALL DAY!
Shaq’s Fun House – Feb. 1
“Shaq’s Fun House” will feature a full carnival midway, a performance from Mystère by Cirque Du Soleil, interactive circus performers, food options from iconic Atlanta restaurants, a premium open bar and more.
Trap Gala hosted by T.I. & Toya Wright w/Music by DJ Envy & DJ Infamous – Feb. 1
At the Super Atrium on Pryor Road in downtown Atlanta, come to Trap Gala, One of Biggest Events Around To Grace LA, Miami, Orlando and Many Other Cities, Will be Hosted by T.I., Toya Carter, Ferrari Simmons (ATL), Mvrcus Blvck of LHHH (LA) & Many More Artists TBA! Athletes and Actors TBA & Confirmed To Be In Attendance!
CHAMPIONS: Super Bowl Post Game Finale w/MEEK MILL, Devonta Freeman & More – Feb. 3
Music by DJ HOLIDAY + DJ SNS & Other Top DJ’s From Around The Country. Full Food From ATLANTA SEAFOOD and Hookah Menu Available
LOCATED JUST A 1/2 MILE FROM THE STADIUM DOWNTOWN w/PARKING ACROSS THE STREET AT LANIER PARKING GARAGE AND THE UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE.
The Best Damn Game Watch Party – Feb. 3
The Biggest Super Bowl Watch Party, EVER is going down at the Atrium! Hosted by Kenny Burns & sounds provided by DJ E-Class.
Ample Seating Is Available For Small and Large Parties on Over 20 Screens and 4 Jumbo LED Screens
Full Food Menu From ATLANTA SEAFOOD and Hookah Menu Available!
Atlanta’s Strip Clubs Are Preparing Too!
Atlanta's strip clubs are getting ready for the big game too! #SuperBowl53 https://t.co/J0SgOlcF9P pic.twitter.com/3wSaLi7qF4
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) January 21, 2019
Super Bowl Gospel Celebration – Jan. 31
What is it: This official “praise party” celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Rickey Smiley will host the gospel concert (joined by a yet-to-be-announced co-host), and performers include Kirk Franklin, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and the Winans. Held at Atlanta Symphony Hall, the event is open to the public (tickets start at $50), but if you can’t make the show, it’ll be televised on BET at 9 p.m. on February 2.Zac Brown Band – Jan. 31
Pandora sponsors this free show at the Tabernacle from Atlanta’s own country superstars Zac Brown Band. To get in, you need to RSVP in advance and bring a valid, government-issued ID for entry. Even if you RSVP, this event is first-come, first-served, and an RSVP doesn’t guarantee entry, so plan to arrive well before the 7 p.m. door time.
Diplo – Feb 1
Atlanta’s Armour Yards dance club District is hosting two nights of EDM headliners, beginning with Diplo, who you might have heard recently on this Ellie Goulding collaboration. GA tickets currently start at $109.
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Galantis
February 2 | 21+
What is it: District’s second EDM show features Swedish duo Galantis, whose biggest hit is arguably “Runaway (U & I).” (They also did the extremely catchy “No Money.”) GA tickets currently start at $109.Zedd
February 1 | 21+
What is it: EDM superstar Zedd (“Clarity,” “Stay the Night,” “The Middle“) returns to Atlanta to do a set at Opera nightclub in Midtown. GA tickets are $50.Rick Ross
February 2 | 21+
What is it: Opera nightclub brings rapper Rick Ross for their second Super Bowl weekend show. GA tickets are $40.Gucci Mane
January 31 | 21+
What is it: Ravine in Midtown is hosting three nights of concerts for the big game, starting with rapper Gucci Mane. GA tickets are $75.Tiësto
February 1 | 21+
What is it: Dutch DJ Tiësto (“Jackie Chan“) plays the second night of Ravine’s shows. GA tickets are $150.Kaskade
February 2 | 21+
What is it: Ravine’s trio of shows closes with another dance party from West Coast DJ Kaskade (“Atmosphere,” “I Remember“). Tickets are $125.Big Game Benefit Concert featuring Angie Stone and Calvin Richardson
February 1
What is it: The Rialto Center at Georgia State hosts this R&B show, which benefits the Still Standing Alliance, a nonprofit that fights domestic violence and recently advocated for the passing of Marsy’s Law in Georgia. Tickets start at $75.Saturday, Feb. 2, Cobb Galleria Centre
NFL alums, chefs and celebrities—like celebrity ambassadors Jeff Bridges, Alyssa Milano and Bobby Flay—will come together to raise money for hunger relief. Each NFL team franchise city is represented by a chef and a player, and guests can snack around the party to get a taste of each city’s culinary scene. This annual Super Bowl-eve gathering is all about good food, good wine, and doing good for those in need. Tickets are still available.Maxim Big Game Experience: ATL Royalty
Saturday, Feb. 2, The Fairmont
The annual Super Bowl bash will be filled with sports and entertainment stars. On tap as the entertainment: Maxim has tapped Diplo, Future andJamie Foxx. Want to snag a ticket for this party? They’re still available.DirecTV Super Saturday Night
Saturday, Feb. 2, High-End Entertainment Complex
The Foo Fighters and Run the Jewels will take the stage at this annual Super Bowl eve bash, where a custom-built, 3-tiered, 72,000 square-foot venue will be constructed at Atlanta’s Atlantic Station. Limited tickets are still available.The Players Tailgate Atlanta
Sunday, Feb. 3rd, Pumberton Place
Calling all foodies: For one day only, Guy Fieri is turning Atlanta into the home of Flavortown with his annual Sunday afternoon tailgate party. Expect hearty game-day eats from Fieri and his lineup of the country’s best chefs, including Aaron May, Thiago Silva, Ken Oringer, Jamie Bissonette, and Michael Voltaggio. Tickets are still available.
Jan 26th – Feb 2ndSuper Bowl Experience Driven by Hyundai
Georgia World Congress Center (Building B) – 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313Buy tickets NOW!
Jan 28thSuper Bowl Opening Night Fueled by Gatorade
State Farm Arena – 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303Buy tickets NOW!
Jan 26th – Feb 2ndSuper Bowl LIVE presented by Verizon
Centennial Olympic Park – 265 Park Avenue W NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30313, Atlanta, GA 30313
Jan 26th – Feb 2ndSuper Bowl Media Center presented by Microsoft
Georgia World Congress Center (Building A) – 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Please Note: Ticket to game is required in order to attend this event.
Jan 31stBud Light Super Bowl Music Fest EA SPORTS BOWL Ludacris, Migos & more
State Farm Arena – 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303Feb 1stBud Light Super Bowl Music Fest – Aerosmith & Post Malone
State Farm Arena – 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303Feb 2ndBud Light Super Bowl Music Fest – Super Bowl Eve Bruno Mars & Cardi B
State Farm Arena – 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303
Jan 26th – Feb 4thNFL Shop at Super Bowl presented by Visa
Mercedes Benz Stadium – 1 AMB Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Jan 28th – Feb 1stGeorgia World Congress Center (Building A) – 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Please Note: Ticket to game is required in order to attend this event.
Jan 31stWalter Payton Man of the Year Legacy Reception
Hyatt Regency, Centennial Ballroom – 265 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303The live event will be closed to the public but the the two-hour primetime awards special will air nationally on February 2, the eve of the Super Bowl LIII, at 9PM (ET and PT) on CBS.
Jan 31st20th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration (SBGC)
Atlanta Symphony Hall – 1280 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309Please Note: Ticket to game is required in order to attend this event.
Feb 2ndMarriott Marquis-Atrium Ballroom – 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Feb 2ndTaste of the NFL | Party with a Purpose®
Cobb Galleria Centre – 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta, GA 30339FREE Parking. Absolutely No Seat Holding. Early Arrival is Highly Encouraged.
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Super Bowl LIII has drawn sports stars, celebrities and more to Atlanta for all types of events. One of the top happenings was the Power Sports Brunch, which took place Wednesday, Jan. 29 in Buckhead.
The Power Sports Brunch brought some major players to Davio’s Italian Steakhouse for a festive time. The event was presented by LPS Consulting PR & WISE Atlanta.
Power Sports Brunch: Celebrities, athletes talk empowerment in Atlanta
The brunch was a chance for powerful women to celebrate themselves but also remind each other that more progress is needed.
Amy Trask, former CEO of the Oakland Raiders, said that some businesses simply shouldn’t be around if they don’t provide an equal playing field.
“If a business does not hire without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, religion or any other individual characteristic, which has nothing to do whatsoever with whether a person can accomplish or succeed or achieve in business, well then that business deserves to fail.”
Those individualities I listed have no impact whatsoever on whether one can do a good job,” Trask said.
Veteran ESPN reporter Lisa Salters told AtlantaFi.com that representation makes a difference.
“In any aspect of life, it’s important to have diversity of voices. The more voices you have, the more inclusive you are, the better any product is going to be. Women watch sports, women participate in sports, women should be covering sports.”
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Atlanta’s own Big Boi, one half of the legendary rap group Outkast, has been confirmed as the third big-name artist that will perform at the 2019 Atlanta Super Bowl.
Chloe and Halle has also been confirmed, joining Travis Scott joined the slim lineup, along with Maroon 5, as halftime performers for Sunday, Feb. 3 event. Soulstress Gladys Knight has been tapped to sing the national anthem.
Big Boi, Travis Scott, Maroon 5 to perform at Atlanta Super Bowl Halftime
The addition of Big Boi brings some much-needed ATL cred to the high-profile Super Bowl lineup, which has been somewhat controversial since it was announced.
Travis Scott received torrents of criticism online after the news was announced in late November. Actor Michael B. Jordan, who has been in Atlanta for much of the year filming, said that Travis Scott’s appearance at the Super Bowl would send a mixed message.
“We’re still trying to stand behind something,” Jordan told TMZ. He was referring to the NFL’s treatment of Colin Kaepernick.
Chloe & Halle join Super Bowl halftime show
Los Angeles-based Maroon 5, which is led by singer Adam Levine, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Jesse Carmichael, bassist Mickey Madden, lead guitarist James Valentine, drummer Matt Flynn, keyboardist PJ Morton, have all but signed the dotted line, the tabloid reports.
The Atlanta Super Bowl is set for February 3, 2019 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
To send a strong statement to the NFL, some artists have turned down the Atlanta Super Bowl, notably Cardi B, 2018’s hottest rapper.
Also, political commentator Al Sharpton blasted Travis Scott for his decision to perform. “You can’t fight Jim Crow and then sit in the back of the bus,” he said.
Maroon 5 will join such accomplished acts as Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, U2, The Who, Katy Perry and more as those who have rocked the crowd for the largest sports event in the world.
Maroon 5 was formed in 1994, going by the moniker Kara’s Flowers, but after years of starts and stops, the band rebranded as Maroon 5 in 2001. Mainstream success came soon after.
Some of the band’s hits include “Harder to Breathe,” “Makes Me Wonder” and “Moves Like Jagger.”
Atlanta is gearing up for several weeks of activities, culminating in the Super Bowl, where nearly 1 million people will converge on the city.
Last night, @adamlevine talked about how important it was to show fans how much they are appreciated. I am a living witness that @maroon5 ACTUALLY cares about their fans. Thank you for the Pit tickets and making a broke colleges students dreams come true
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Migos, Ludacris to perform at Super Bowl 53 concert
Jermaine Dupri gives nod to ATL artists for Super Bowl Live concerts
Bruno Mars: Super Bowl 53 should spotlight Atlanta artists
Source: AtlantaFi
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The Super Bowl Live free concert series begins Saturday, Jan. 26 at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta. Take MARTA train downtown to get there! Here’s what you need to know.
Super Bow Live: Schedule, Concert Footage, Videos, etc.
With the Super Bowl, much has been made about the lack of Atlanta talent on the marquee. Big musical acts like Maroon 5 and Cardi B have been booked for national exposure, but Atlantans are also represented.
Here is the Super Bowl Live lineup: Free concert series produced by Jermaine Dupri
Thanks to some pulling of strings by Atlanta officials, the Super Bowl Committee tapped none other than local So So Def maestro Jermaine Dupri to head musical events for Super Bowl LIve, a week-long concert series.
Read more: 53 things to do in Atlanta during the week of Super Bowl 53
Dupri, no stranger to these parts, rode shotgun over Atlanta’s musical hey day, giving the world such world renown acts as Kriss-Kross, Xcape and Da Brat.
Atlanta is showing out! Ludacris & Ron Clark Academy students redo #WelcometoAtlanta for #SuperBow https://t.co/7GYBI3YJsD pic.twitter.com/PU64K6VLCK
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) January 27, 2019
He also penned #1 hits for the likes of major artists like Usher and Mariah Carey. In 2004, Usher’s “Confessions,” which largely chronicled the love life of Dupri, rocketed to #1 on the charts and sold more than 5 million copies.
Now Jermaine is bringing along a number of Atlanta artists, producers and engineers so that the world can get that authentic ATL sound when they converge on the city in last week in January up to the first weekend in February.
Added to the Super Bowl Live lineup in recent days has been Monica, S.O.S. Band, Craig Campbell and more. They will join the likes of Atlanta artists like Waka Flaka Flame and Goodie Mob. Dupri and his team promised to dig deep into Georgia’s red clay to bring a homegrown feel to the free concert series.
JD celebrates So So Def’s 25th anniversary
“I’m going for the creme de la creme, the top of the charts, the hitmakers,” DJ Holiday told reporters. “We’re gonna do one of the biggest stages on Monday, I promise you.”
Bruno Mars wants Super Bowl to showcase more ATL talent
At a recent press conference, Dupri laid out his vision for two of at least five concerts he will have in the week of the Super Bowl.
The lineup for Super Bowl Live is as follows:
Saturday 1/26 – Hip Hop:
1 p.m.: Emerald Empire Band
3 p.m.: Gritz & Jelly Butter
5 p.m.: Robnhood Tra
6 p.m.: Taylor Girlz
7 p.m.: Street Bud & Friends: Atlanta Drum Academy, LayLay, Bankroll PJ, Tootie Raw, Nia Kay, King Imprint, Backpack Kid, Lil Donald, Ayo & Teo
8 p.m.: Pastor Troy
9 p.m.: S.O.S. Band
Sunday 1/27 – Country
1:30 p.m.: Sunday Gospel Brunch, Players Gospel Choir
2:30 p.m.: REMakes
4 p.m.: Jack Michael
5 p.m. Josh Bricker
6 p.m.: Seckond Chaynce
Monday 1/28 – Hip Hop/R&B
5 p.m.: Ayanis
6:30 p.m.: 5am
7 p.m.: Goodie Mob
8 p.m.: DJ Holiday & Friends
o YFN Lucci, Waka Flocka, Trinidad James, DJ Unk, Travis Porter, 1playy, Young Dro, Derez Deshawn, Fly, Coca Vango, Light Skin Keisha, F.L.Y., Scrappy
Thursday 1/31 – Country & Rock:
4 p.m.: Lyn Avenue
6 p.m.: Tyler Tritt
7 p.m.: Hero the Band
8:30 p.m.: Craig Campbell
Friday 2/1 – Pop & EDM:
3 p.m.: Super Bowl LIVE Happy Hour, Seed & Feed Marching Band
5 p.m.: Leah Culver
6 p.m.: The Jacks
7 p.m.: Hearty Har
8 p.m.: Heroes X Villians
9 p.m.: ATLiens
Saturday 2/2 – Hip Hop:
11:30 a.m.: “Around the NFL” (NFL Podcast)
12:30 p.m.: Georgia Tech Pep Band
1 p.m.: Team (TBD) Fan Rally
2:15 p.m.: Georgia Tech Drum Line
3 p.m. Team (TBD) Fan Rally
5 p.m.: Kelechi
7 p.m.: Monica
8 p.m.: DJ Smurf & So So Def All-Stars: MC Shy D, Raheem the Dream, Kilo Ali, Playa Poncho, Deuce, DJ Kizzy Rock, KP & Envyi, DJ Taz, Freak Nasty, 12 Gauge, Tag Team, Ghost Town DJ’s, Lathun
“It’s six days of free entertainment that would possibly cost you $150 a ticket if this was a show that was out somewhere else,” Dupri was quoted as saying.
“Super Bowl LIVE presented by Verizon is a free, family-friendly event that gives the general public an opportunity to be involved in Super Bowl LIII while embracing Atlanta’s renowned music scene,” said Brett Daniels, chief operating officer of the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee.
#SuperBowlLIVE IS 🔥🔥🔥thank you @jermainedupri !! pic.twitter.com/P247bC3HUk
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) February 1, 2019
“We’re thrilled to have brands like Verizon, Ford, Frito-Lay and Hyundai on board as partners to help make this event an unforgettable experience for fans and the City of Atlanta as a whole.”