Hey Atlanta, Attack of The Killer Tomato Fest is happening July 19th 1-5p

CT. Kitchen & Bar is proud to present chef Ford Fry’s seventh annual Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival on Sunday, July 19 from 1-5 p.m. 

This year, more than 50 of the South’s top chefs along with some of Atlanta’s most skilled mixologists and over 30 farmers are teaming up to create the tastiest tomato concoctions to raise money for Georgia Organics and The Giving Kitchen.

Tickets are $70 per person and $65 for Georgia Organics members. Tickets will also be available at the door on Sunday, July 19, for $85 per person. A total of 1,800 tickets are available for attendees.

VIP guests will have access to the festival at 12:00pm. This means ONE FULL HOUR of tastes and cocktails without the crowd. VIP tix are $125 while they last.

TIX:

https://www.xorbia.com/e/gao/attack-of-the-killer-tomato-festival

INFO:

http://www.killertomatofest.com

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Oyster Fest 2015 at Park Tavern is happening this Saturday, February 7th 2015 1pm-11:30p- Atlanta

Park Tavern500 10th Street

Join Spiral Entertainment and thousands of people for this legendary event known as Oysterfest. This day long festival will feature live music from local bands, DJs, cold beer and other beverages, and TONS of fresh, raw, steamed, and fried oysters with plenty of cocktail sauce and crackers.

Raw oysters are flown in fresh from Connecticut (Blue Point Oysters) and Prince Edward Island (Malpeque Oysters_ and our huge fried and steamed oysters straight from the Texas coast!

Not an oyster eater? Try the delicious fried shrimp!

Tix are only $18.00

HURRY!!

https://www.xorbia.com/e/spiral/oysterfest2015

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Taste of Atlanta is happening October 24,25th & 26th-7:30p-Midtown Atlanta

Tech Square, Atlanta, GA 30308  

For more than a dozen years now, this rocking outdoor food fest has offered samples of the most creative culinary delights from more than 90 of Atlanta’s top restaurants, as well as access to four cooking stages with live demos from top chefs.

With local celeb chefs like Ford Fry, Ron Eyester and more on hand, there’s plenty of excitement to fill everyone’s plate. Taste of Atlanta is an ideal way explore the city’s unique neighborhoods – by sampling tastes from the chefs and restaurants that give each area their own creative energy.

Be sure to bring your appetite and experience the full range of flavors the festival has to offer, from time-honored classics to dishes that are destined to be the next culinary trend.

You will enjoy a Friday kickoff party, hands-on cooking demonstrations on four stages along with family-friendly activities that guarantee something for everyone.

See ya there with food stain on your shirt!

Get your tix today!
http://www.tasteofatlanta.com/tickets.php

Peep VID:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=22604SPYehs

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Brookhaven Beer Fest is happening June 14th! This festival sells out every year so HURRY!

 Brookhaven Beer Fest

Beer+Live Music.... what more could you want?

Enjoy great music, great food and great fun with friends during this very popular beer fest! This event sells out quickly so click the link below to get your tickets!

TICKETS:
https://www.xorbia.com/e/spiral/bbf2014?promocode=sinner

Live Music from:
Hero the Band
Mike Magno
DJ Suspense

 Event sold out last year.

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Like Wings? 9th Annual Wing & Rock Festival is happening in Woodstock May 31st-June 1st

101 Arnold Mill Road

Woodstock, GA 30188

The Wing and Rock Festival is a 2 day family friendly food & music event that has something for everyone. This FREE event is the third largest wing fest in the country featuring some of Atlanta's best tasting chicken wings from local restaurants & bars plus great live music on two stages featuring over eight bands. 

For the kids we have jumpies, rides, face painting & more along with local teen bands on the gazebo stage. For the adults we will have cold beverages to wash down those tasty wings and specialty foods plus a large art and crafts area for those looking for some unique hand crafted items from the area.

Area wing vendors will compete in several competitions throughout the weekend to determine who has the best tasting buffalo sauce and non buffalo sauce plus the People's Choice Award. The People's Choice Award is where the attendees get to vote for their favorite wing at the festival. Chicken wings & other food items are available for purchase at each participating food vendors

Don't miss the wing-eating contest to see who can eat the most wings in 2 minutes on both days of the festival? This is a free contest for the attendees to participate in. Be one of the first 12 people to sign up before 3:00 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday at the Rock 100 booth and you can go up against last year's Wing Eating Champion! If you are one of the top three finishers, you will be awarded a trophy or medal, festival t-shirt, gift certificates and bragging rights for the rest of the year!

So bring your lawn chairs, blankets or rent a Reserved Table or buy a VIP ticket and make a day of it because you won't want to miss the 9th Annual Wing and Rock Festival.

VID:

http://vimeo.com/44940376

TIX:

http://www.wingandrockfest.com/reserved-seating

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Discover the Dinosaurs is happening at Cobb Galleria THIS WEEKEND!! January 24,25 & 26th

Cobb Galleria Centre
Two Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, Georgia 30339

Come experience over 40 moving and replica museum quality dinosaurs.

Discover the Dinosaurs is for the entire family, and especially kids, to explore the mystery of pre-historic life in an environment of learning, discovery, and fun. Discover the Dinosaurs is a unique hands on exhibit that consists of over 40 moving and replica museum quality dinosaurs that gives you the opportunity to actually get close and touch the dinosaurs! Beyond the exhibit, additional fun activities are available for kids of all ages, which make spending the day with the dinosaurs a great experience for the entire family! RAWR!!! <---my dino roar
Show Hours:

Friday, January 24 from 3pm – 9 pm
Saturday, January 25 from 9 am – 7 pm
Sunday, January 26 from 10 am- 7 pm

Admission*: Buy Tickets
(taxes included)
Adults : $18.00(13yrs & older)
Children:$22.00 (2-12yrs)EXHIBIT PLUS
Children:$16.00 (2-12yrs)EXHIBIT ONLY
Seniors: $16.00 (65+)
Children 1 and under free

EXHIBIT PLUS includes Dinosaur Exhibit, Dino Dig, Dino Den, Dino Theater, Dino Coloring Station, Scavenger Hunt, Unlimited Dinosaurs Rides, Mini Golf, and Inflatables.

EXHIBIT ONLY includes Dinosaur Exhibit, Dino Dig, Dino Den, Dino Theater, Dino Coloring Station and Scavenger Hunt.(Individual ride tickets may be purchased for $5-$6)

NOTE: Following activities require separate tickets: Gem & Fossil Mining, and Face Painting

*If you want Exhibit Only tickets you can ONLY purchase them at the door. 

*If you want Exhibit Plus tickets you can purchase them online or at the door. 

TIX:
http://www.discoverthedinosaurs.com/Events/atlanta.html


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Holiday Model Train Garden is happening now through Jan 4th at Atlanta Botanical Garden-Atlanta

 
Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Avenue NE,
Atlanta, Georgia 30309

Visit the holiday model train garden!

G-scale choo choo trains and a holiday trolley chug along six tracks. They emerge from tunnels, cross bridges over rippling water, and soar across trestles. Small towns, train stops, and other structures dot the landscape.

Keep an eye out for whimsical surprises such as the Grinch, reindeer playing reindeer games, North Pole City, Santa’s workshop, a logging village, an ice house village, and a farm town. Horticulturally rich design gives the display a great variety of textures and colors. 

Plants range from annuals (violas, parsley and dusty miller) and conifers (Cryptomeria, Juniperus, Pinus,) to ground covers (Acorus, Asaru, Geranium, Sedum). Turf and ferns add bright green highlights.

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Shen Yun Performing Arts Opening Night is Dec 27th through Dec 29th-Atlanta

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atl


ShenYun presents colorful and exhilarating performances of classical Chinese dance and music. A performance by Shen Yun is a presentation of traditional Chinese culture as it once was: a study in grace, wisdom,and the virtues distilled from the five millennia of Chinese civilization.

Every year, Shen Yun unveils an entirely new lineup of dances, songs, and musical scores. At the core of Shen Yun's performances is classical Chinese dance with China's numerous ethnic and folk dance styles rounding out the evening

Opening night: 27 December 2013

Shen . - See more at: http://www.atlanta-theater.com/theaters/cobb-energy-performing-arts-centre/shen-yun-performing-arts.php#sthash.sDAW8h1v.dpuf

- See more at: http://www.atlanta-theater.com/theaters/cobb-energy-performing-arts-centre/shen-yun-performing-arts.php#sthash.sDAW8h1v.dpuf

Opening night December 27th through December 29th 

VID:
http://youtu.be/T643U-E1nsM

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Terra Madre Day Community Potluck Supper with Slow Food Atlanta is happening Dec 10th 6:30 Atlanta

Terra Madre Day Community Potluck Supper with Slow Food Atlanta

862 Columbia Drive
Decatur, GA 30030 

Join Slow Food Atlanta for a Terra Madre Day Community Potluck Supper on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at The Friends School of Atlanta in Decatur. 

Terra Madre Day is a worldwide celebration of local food. Members of the community are invited to bring a grateful heart, a local dish to share and an optional alcoholic beverage to the potluck. During the feast, guests will learn about the history of Terra Madre Day, and hear former Terra Madre delegates speak about how they have spread the celebration to their local community. 

Space is limited, so register soon at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054BA9AF2CA75-terra. The Friends School of Atlanta is located at 862 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030. 

Free parking will be available. Guests are asked to bring dish ready to serve, with all necessary serving dishes and utensils. Water and Georgia Mountain Apple Juice will be provided.

For more information about Slow Food Atlanta, visit http://www.slowfoodusa.org. Please email Julie Shaffer or Colleen Morich at cjmorich@gmail.com with questions.

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INFO:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054BA9AF2CA75-terra