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RenderATL 2024: A Recap and Looking Forward
I received a pass to attend the conference in exchange for my honest unbiased opinion. #RenderATL #AtlantaTech #TechConference #AmericasMart RenderATL may be over for another year, but the excitement and energy it generated are still palpable! A huge thank you to @AmericasMartatl for hosting this incredible event that brought together Atlanta’s vibrant tech community. While things on my end got a little hectic this week (who can relate?), I was still able to attend some fantastic workshops and absorb a ton of valuable information. #informationoverload For those who missed out, don’t worry! Head over to the @renderatl social media pages to stay updated on announcements about next year’s conference. Trust…
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A Night of Redemption: Sing Sing’s Red Carpet Premiere and the Power of Art
Last night, I had the privilege of attending the red carpet closing night presentation of Sing Sing, a film that left a lasting impression. The energy was electric, buzzing with the anticipation of a film that promised a powerful story. Sing Sing tells the tale of Divine G (played by the phenomenal Colman Domingo), a man wrongly imprisoned at Sing Sing who discovers purpose and hope through an unlikely outlet: theatre. Alongside fellow inmates, Divine G finds solace and a chance at redemption within the confines of a prison drama group. The film’s focus on resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art resonated deeply. It’s a testament to the…
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The Hot Wing King Atlanta
I have received tickets to the performance in exchange my honest and unbiased opinion. #hotwingking #alliancetheatre Made a person want some hot wings. That is what it did 🙂 Seriously one the best plays that I have seen in a while. The Hot Wing King Atlanta made me think, laugh, sing and smile. You could not help but smile when seeing the smiles of the cast when they were trying to compose themselves in the scenes. After seeing the play, you wanted and wished that there was a real festival that you could go to and try those accidentally not what they were supposed to be wings. There was so…
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Urban League of Greater Atlanta Celebrates 100+ years of service
I attended the event for free in exchange for my volunteer service. #ulgatl #thingstodoinatlanta The Urban League of Greater Atlanta was founded in 1920 as an affiliate of the National Urban League to support the multitude of African American families migrating from the rural communities of Georgia to the newly industrialized city of Atlanta during segregated times. 102 years later, ULGA, led by CEO Nancy Flake Johnson, strives to continue serving as an advocate for education, civic engagement, economic development, and a voice for the underserved in the Atlanta community. The celebration included a Reception, Program, and Concert featuring Anthony Hamilton. I have never seen him in person and he can really sang!! If you get a chance, please pay…
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HOBNOB Halcyon Goes Hog Wild with Second Anniversary Pig Roast
HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern is celebrating the second anniversary of its Halcyon location with a pig roast and festive party on Sunday, Oct. 2. For $25 a person, guests can feast on eight ounces of roasted pork and an all-you-can-eat side buffet boasting mac and cheese, collard greens and more. Tickets also secure two 16-ounce beers before 5 p.m., a take-home HOBNOB glass, two raffle tickets and swag. Doors open at 4 p.m. with the buffet and live music starting at 5 p.m., so guests are invited to come early to ensure a seat for the show. HOBNOB staff will give out free swag all night along with chances to win…
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Atlanta Food & Wine Festival Debuting Sliced
I have received passes for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review of the event. #afwf2022 Is Thursday, September 15th, here yet? That was me days before the event. Needless to say that I was looking forward to it. It was after all, the 1st event of this kind under the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival umbrella. To be able to be part of Atlanta Food & Wine Festival debuting Sliced was truly an honor. For those of you who have never been to the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, I would say Sliced is probably a 1/4 of the talent you would find at the Tasting Tent…
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Atlanta Mimosa Festival is back
Held at the Historic 4th Ward Skatepark, Atlanta Mimosa Festival is filled with mimosas, other adult beverages, live music, and more. Tickets run, $45 before October 13 and goes up after that point, but if you are amongst the first 500 people to purchase, your ticket is $35. The ticket includes entry, entertainment, a souvenir cup, and all mimosa and other alcohol samples. Food is available for purchase. Extra Information: 21+ only can attend. Rain or shine event, no refunds. No Designated Driver tickets, take Uber, Lyft, or walk. Do not drink and drive. There will be free bottled water. No outside food or beverage. Chairs and blankets are welcome.…
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Gather ‘Round Festival Returns September 29 – October 2
Tickets on Sale Now It’s time to eat, drink and dance your way through Atlanta’s top culinary and drink offerings. Gather ’round, the food, drink, music, and art festival that debuted last fall, is returning for its second year this September, from Thursday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 2. The four-day festival will be held in Atlanta’s west side at select locations of Lincoln Property Company’s Echo Street West including Westside Motor Lounge, Guardian Works and Guardian Studios, with each day packed with food, drink and culture, and proceeds benefiting organizations Speed Rack and Giving Kitchen. Founded by Southern Culinary & Creative, Gather ’round is a 4-day event full of intimate…
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Food, Fun and More at the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
Received a free pass to attend in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion & promotion. #afwf2021 #afwf Can you say one of the most anticipated food festivals in the South!! After that terrible disease came into town in 2020, it was postponed and we all had to wait until this year. Was it worth the wait? Yes!!! 1000 times yes, it was. Yes, this year looked different in the sense that there were several opportunities to sip and savor the south during a series of intimate, multi-course dinners, and brunches led by some of Atlanta’s top chefs. I hated that I missed those, but I can only hope for…
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Atlanta Food & Wine Festival Tickets on Sale NOW
The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival (AFWF) returns to Historic Fourth Ward Park this year with its beloved Tasting Tents on Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12. Honoring the rich tradition of Southern sustenance, attendees can savor the flavors of the South’s favorite chefs and mixologists as well as wine pop-up stations, a cocktail garden, live music, and an interactive food and beverage pairing area. A percent of proceeds from this year’s curated dinners, lunches and brunches supports local charities. “We’re happy to be back, doing what we love, which is creating and executing first class events for our consumers, chefs and partners,” says Brett Friedman, Partner & CEO…
