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Arts at Oakland returns for the year with Golden Hour, presented by Dashboard U.S.
Celebrate at the opening party on Saturday May 19 of Oakland Cemetery’s first outdoor exhibition, Golden Hour, and its eleven installations by an impressive lineup of local and regional artists who have created site-specific works, including sound, light, and mixed media installations to reflect on the theme: The Golden Hour.
Oakland Cemetery’s Announces First-Ever Art Exhibition: ‘Golden Hour’
Join us for Golden Hour’s opening party on Saturday May 19th. In addition to the rare opportunity to explore Oakland after dark, throughout the evening you’ll be able to interact with the installations during the golden hour (sunset 8:34 p.m.), enjoy performances by DJ Ree De La Vega and cellist Okorie Johnson, hang out at the Golden Hour cafe with local food trucks and bars selling some of ATL’s finest food and beverages (including Old Fourth Distillery’s Golden Hour cocktail made with Old Fourth’s Oakland Gin).
Upgrade to a VIP ticket to attend a private VIP opening with Dashboard U.S. guest curator Oshun Layne and participating artists from 5:00-6:30 p.m., get 10% off purchases of Golden Hour prints; and access to an open bar (from 5:00-6:30 p.m.) and VIP lounge with air-conditioned inside restrooms throughout the evening. VIPs also get 25% off framing at Frame This when you show your ticket.
Ticket Prices:- Advanced General Admission: $15
- Seniors, and School and College Students: $10
- General Admission at the Gate: $20
- Seniors, School and College Students at the Gate: $15
- VIP: $50
Participating artists include Khalilah Birdsong, InKyoung Chun, Ben Coleman, Paula Cuevas, Henry Detweiler, Sara Jimenez, Eto Otitigbe, Plastic Aztecs, Ruth Stanford, Justin Rabid-eau, and Karen Tauches. Their works will be installed throughout Oakland’s Original Six Acres, North Public Grounds, Jewish Flat, and African American Grounds.
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The team behind what was formerly known as HennyPalooza, have officially partnered up with D’USSÉ, to form a new collective and event called D’USSÉ Palooza. The alcohol-fueled day party is coming to Atlanta on April 21.
Coming April 21: Dusse’ Palooza ATL
In December, the event celebrated its five-year anniversary at NYC’s Terminal 5, then threw a party in Los Angeles in February.
If the name D’USSÉ sounds familiar to you, it’s the Jay-Z brand of cognac that is aligned with the house of Bacardi.
To buy tickets to the event, click here.
Click here to see recap photos from the L.A. event (Photos by @ravieb and @shoot.thejay)
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It’s a dog eat dog world out there, but in Atlanta, it’s a Lab’s world, as in Labrador Retriever! The breed once again took Atlanta’s top woof in the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) 2017 ranking of the most popular dog breeds in the country.
The Lab came in No. 1 in Buffalo and Nashville, underscoring just how popular the pups are. Rounding out the top five in Atlanta were bulldogs (of course).
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was knocked out of the city’s top five, but joined the Yorkshire Terriers, Boxers and Rottweilers in the top 10.“The Labrador Retriever held strongly to the number one spot in Atlanta,” AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo said in a statement. “But the Bulldog is certainly pawing its way up the ranks, landing only one place behind its cousin, the French Bulldog.”
Atlanta’s Most Popular Breeds 2017
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Golden Retriever
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. French Bulldog
5. Bulldog
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Tickets to see the Atlanta Braves play at SunTrust Park are the most affordable out of any MLB team, according to a new study. GoBankingRates.com looked at Major League Baseball stadiums and compared what it costs fans for tickets, food, beverages and parking.
Despite being one of the newest stadiums in all of MLB, admission to SunTrust Park came in No. 1in being the least expensive. When you add other expenses such as food, parking, etc, the Braves ballpark came in overall in second place, bested only by Coors Field.
The Braves began play last week in its second season at SunTrust Park after a quarter-century in downtown Atlanta’s Turner Field.
People heading to a Braves game are encouraged to park in Official SunTrust Parking Lots. There are 19 official parking lots operated by the Atlanta Braves that contain 14,000 parking spots. Prices in the lots range from $10 to $18, and parking can be purchased on the Braves website ahead of time.Other insights from the GoBankingRates.com study showed that it costs nearly $100 to enjoy the amenities at some of MLB’s top ballparks.
Top 3 Most Expensive MLB Stadiums
1. Cost to Attend Yankee Stadium: $95
- Two tickets: $42
- Two hot dogs: $6
- Two beers: $12
- Parking: $35
2. Cost to Attend Safeco Field: $92.83
- Two tickets: $51.33
- Two hot dogs: $9.50
- Two beers: $12
- Parking: $20
3. Cost to Attend Fenway Park: $91
- Two tickets: $30
- Two hot dogs: $10.50
- Two beers: $15.50
- Parking: $35
Top 3 Least Expensive MLB Stadiums
1. Cost to Attend Coors Field: $50
- Two tickets: $20
- Two hot dogs: $10
- Two beers: $6
- Parking: $14
2. Cost to Attend SunTrust Park: $51
- Two tickets: $12
- Two hot dogs: $13
- Two beers: $10
- Parking: $16
3. Cost to Attend Angel Stadium: $52.67
- Two tickets: $24.67
- Two hot dogs: $9
- Two beers: $9
- Parking: $10
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The International Pretty Brown Girl Day Vision Board Party takes place Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018.
This is what it says on the group’s website:
International Pretty Brown Girl Day embodies the mission of celebrating and uplifting
girls of color by creating a day of solidarity on the 4th Saturday in February each year. Annually, we choose a theme that supports the learning and empowerment of our pretty brown girls across the globe.We’re excited to announce our 7th Annual International Pretty Brown Girl Day on Saturday, February 24, 2018! Our theme is “Envision Your Future, Manifest Your Purpose”, as we seek to encourage girls to “Dream Big” by visualizing their success while exploring the process of Envisioning Success.
This year’s Pretty Brown Girl Day will be a day of encouraging girls across the country to nurture a generous heart, courage of mind, a boldness of spirit and of course to Dream BIG! We’re calling for 1,000 girls nationwide to join us by hosting a Pretty Brown Girl “Vision Board Party”!
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It’s been nearly two years since Prince’s death, but his timeless music has been playing nonstop ever since, thanks to The Revolution his most famous band.
The Revolution came to Atlanta Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 and tore the roof down at the Tabernacle.
The whole gang, including Dr. Fink, Bobby Z, Wendy and Lisa, played hit after hit. Mint Condition frontman Stokely even moonlighted as lead singer on a few of the songs, including “Kiss,” “Party Up” and “1999.”
On acoustic guitar Wendy Melvoin did a stirring rendition of “Sometimes It Snows In April,” her voicing shaking from grief throughout the performance.
Prince’s old band The Revolution DESTROYED Atlanta last night. Doves cried! #concert pic.twitter.com/al7Unb5Qk4
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) February 25, 2018
Talking to Fox 5 Atlanta, bassplayer Brown Mark says he knew the music they were producing in the 1980s was good, but did he think it was special?
“No, I didn’t know it was something special. Because from the day I joined Prince’s band, recording was an everyday thing,” he told the TV station. “I mean, they had the full-blown studio in the rehearsal facility, and anytime we would get on a hot groove…[Prince ] would say, ‘Roll the tape,’ you know? So, constantly recording everything that we did.”
Alot of people don’t know it, but Prince first rose to prominence with a band called The Rebels, made up of several of the Revolution members. It featured Matt Fink and Gayle Chapman (keyboards), Bobby Z (drums), André Cymone (bass) and Dez Dickerson (guitar).
In the book The Rise of Prince: 1958-1988, Alex Hahn says the Rebels project took center stage right after Prince’s sophomore album was recorded, “The next task was to improve the strength and cohesiveness of Prince’s live band so that Warners would authorize a tour in support of the second album.”
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Join Award Winning Film Producer Courtney Glaude, cast members, local celebrities, media and Community Leaders for a Hollywood Red Carpet Experience as we Premiere The Movie Blink First Hand.
RED CARPET STARTS @7:30 PM
AMC Camp Creek 14
3760 Princeton Lakes Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30331
THE RED CARPET EXPERIENCE IS COMPLIMENTARY, YOU MUST PAY FOR YOUR MOVIE TICKET VIA AMC THEATERS OR ON SITE
BLINK THE MOVIE WILL PREMIER AT SELECT THEATERS FROM MARCH 2-8TH!
www.blinkthemovie.net
1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victims of [some form of] physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime,” according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The new film Blink, by filmmaker Courtney Glaudé is taking a look at why this happens and what can be done to prevent it.
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Bringing the wonders of the big top to the big city, Universoul Circus makes its annual trip back to Atlanta, just in time for lovers week. Universoul Circus is in ATL from February 7 to March 11.
Located in Old Turner Field’s Green Lot, the urban-oriented circus is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with electrifying, edge-of-your-seat performances!
This year’s rendition features Russia, Trinidad, South Africa, Mongolia, Cuba, China, Ethiopia, and the United States.
On March 11-14, you can catch the same act for 50% less with this Groupon. The only difference is, the fun will take place in Duluth at Gwinnett Place Mall.
With Groupon’s G-Pass you get to see UniverSoul Circus starting from $16.