Events in Atlanta, GA

Jul14 7/14/2012 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Join us for a Tribute to Classic Funk and the best of Nu Soul. Come early for DJ Dynamite Dave Soul with classic sounds, A Soul Train Tribute to Don Cornelius and God Father of Go Go Chuck Brown. Casual Cal Dupree host The "Crossroads of Funk" a live musical tribute featuring musicians and vocalists from Parliament, James Brown, Ohio Players, Brick and Outkast! Nu soul starlet Leela James adds to the live mix with her own music and a tribute the legendary Sam Cooke & Etta James. While also moving your-body to the sounds one of Atlanta's top DJs Kemit from Spread Love. R&B crooner Noel Gourdin kicks off the live music set with his hit "The River" and Atlanta-native Algebra Blessett performs billboard charts music. And end the weekends with some Zulu Connection, Giwayen Mata, Success Stars Pan Sounds, Youth Ensemble of Atlanta, Soweto Street Beat and more! A special performance by flugelhornist Alex Lattimore closes out the park.

A Weekend of Classic & Nu Soul NBAF MUSIC STAGE @ CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK
July 13th Nu Soul & Classic Funk Friday, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
July 14th Nu Soul & Classic Soul Saturday, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
July 15th Nu Soul Sunday Noon – 6:00 pm

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The Rooftop by The Branded Butcher Restaurant Opens

By Danielle Jennings -

It’s not technically in Atlanta, but the city of Athens always gets a lot of love from us Atlantans, so when they have a new restaurant opening, of course it gets our attention! That is exactly the case with The Rooftop, which is from the creators of The Branded Butcher Restaurant and the Georgia Theatre. New restaurants are constantly popping up, but take a look at why you should try this one out.

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W Atlanta - Buckhead Announces Babymoon Vacation Packages

By Danielle Jennings - It appears that baby season is in full effect and one of the most important things for parents-to-be to indulge in is adequate rest and relaxation before their bundle of joy arrives. In recent years, one of the most popular ways to do this is to embark on a “babymoon,” which is a vacation expectant parents take just before their baby arrives. The gurus at the W Atlanta – Buckhead know all about this phenomenon, as they have crafted specialty babymoon packages that are definitely swoon-worthy. Full story >>

The Living Room at W Atlanta - Midtown Presents: "ART Official"

By Danielle Jennings - Those thoroughly in tune with the art community are probably well-informed of the phenomenon known as the pop-up art gallery. For the rest of the world, in this case Atlanta residents, you may not know what it is yet, but you’ll soon find out courtesy of the W Atlanta – Midtown. The popular midtown hotel is unleashing the ART Official series that aims to showcase local talent and bring communities together. Check out what it’s all about! Full story >>