Callanwolde Fine Arts Center will be bringing back their outdoor concert series Jazz on the Lawn, beginning August 14! Jazz on the Lawn showcases some of Atlanta’s finest performers in one of its most historic venues, and is a great way to spend time with friends, unwind, and enjoy an evening of live music. Bring a blanket and even a picnic …
A New Way to Support Atlanta’s Black Owned Businesses
A new food delivery service is launching in Atlanta this week! Black and Mobile, founded by a 25-year-old entrepreneur in Philadelphia, is making its way to our city with a scheduled launch on Tuesday, July 21st. The app works like other food delivery services, and specifically connects you with black owned restaurants within your local community. Restaurants that have signed …
Slingin’ Wings Festival
Originally scheduled for this past spring, the Slingin’ Wings Festival is on for its rescheduled date of August 15th. Social distancing and enhanced safety precautions will be in effect, such as limited capacity compared to prior years and disposable masks available at the gates for anyone who forgets to bring their own. Restaurants from all over the city will converge on …
Cocktails in the Garden
Due to the brief closure of the Atlanta Botanical Garden earlier this year, the popular Cocktails in the Garden event has now been extended through September. The event takes place each Tuesday – Sunday evening from 5pm – 9 pm, with the last timed entry allowed at 8:30 pm. You can enjoy specialty cocktails while strolling the gardens and exploring Alice’s …
Best of Atlanta’s Farmers Markets
Now more than ever, Atlantans love their local farmers markets. Purchasing from local farmers, artisans and vendors has become even more important to many of us lately as we strive to support small businesses and our local economies in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. As part as their annual Best of Atlanta series, the AJC has released this year’s winners …
Atlanta’s Newest Restaurants
Even in these challenging times for the restaurant industry, new establishments are popping up across the city, giving those ready to dine out and those continuing to order takeout new options for tasty treats. Let us introduce you to a few new (and also familiar) spots that are opening up around town this summer! Aviva by Kameel The second location …
Center for Puppetry Arts Reopening
The Center for Puppetry Arts has announced that they will reopen their doors on July 10th, following nearly 4 months of closure due to the Coronavirus pandemic. According to a press release on the Center for Puppetry Arts website – “While theaters and workshops remain closed, the Center for Puppetry Arts is delighted to announce the re-opening of its Worlds …
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
Mark your calendars for the rescheduled date of the 84th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Originally slated to occur in April, this year’s festival has been rescheduled to August 7th-9th. While the festival normally occurs in the spring at the height of blooming season for Georgia’s beautiful dogwoods, this year’s fall festival will be just as fun! Virtually every kind of …
Atlanta’s Best Burgers
In late May, more than 12,000 Atlantans voted for their favorite local burger in the AJC’s Best of Atlanta competition. So many people emailed in additional suggestions, that three of these “write in” candidates were added to the poll. It seems like Atlantans are serious about their burgers! So who came out on top? Here’s the list of the top …