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Jog ‘N Serve April 21

In the land of colorful, supertastic, muddy and glowing fun runs there is a new kid on the block that is serving up a dose of feel good community service combined with a little jogging!

MOTIF8_logo1Jog ‘N Serve, a community service driven fun run is just one of many upcoming events that will be launched by Motif8.  Motif8 is a new community organization that connects like-minded people who seek to prioritize fitness, fellowship, and faith. Motif8 currently is in the beta phase with big plans to launch a website and continue to grow it’s local community through monthly events.

Out of all the hundreds of events that pass through my desk each day I was really intrigued by this concept because it plays on the growing trend of fun runs but mainly aims to help the community.

The Motif8 crew will meet joggers at SafeHouse Outreach @ 10am on 4/21 to build some incredible PB&J and non-grilled cheese sandwiches. Around 11am, they will embark on a jogging journey in downtown Atlanta connecting and serving those that need it.  They have a planned route and anticipate wrapping up around 1pm, with a group lunch right after to refuel and connect.

2 OPTIONS FOR TICKETS:
• $5 gets you registered for the event and helps with paying for food, materials, and SafeHouse Outreach donation.
• $15 gets you a MOTIF8 t-shirt on top of that so you can jog with support ‘n style.

Click Here to get your tickets (limited quantity available)

Click Here to Like Motif8′s facebook page and get invited to all their great events!

Learn More About Motif8 from Founder Michael Kanner

<p><a href=”http://vimeo.com/61506035″>WHAT IS MOTIF8?</a> from <a href=”http://vimeo.com/motif8″>MOTIF8</a&gt; on <a href=”http://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a&gt;.</p>

 

March Madness

I admit I have kind of disappeared from my blog and have been lacking on posting events and all my usual craziness. I wanted to share what has been keeping me so busy for the last month! Scroll all the way to the bottom to see an awesome dance video.  Stay tuned- Im working on a blog makeover!

LIVINGSOCIAL’S SUMO + SUSHI @ OPERA ATLANTA

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SHOOTING LESSONS WITH MY GIRL EMILY

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CELEBRATING MY BESTIE MEGAN @ HER BACHELORETTE PARTY IN SAVANNAH

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LIVINGSOCIAL’S BUCKHEAD BEER + WINE FEST – THE LARGEST EVENT I HAVE PLANNED TO DATE (THANK YOU TO MY AMAZING TEAM)

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BEST DANCE PARTY I HAVE EVER SEEN AT A FESTIVAL (THANK YOU FIT RADIO & DJ RIMBY)

Raw Denim Turns 2 + Truffles Wine Tasting

As always Thursday rings in the weekend with a handful of fantastic events. My good friend Emily, owns one of the cutest Buckhead boutiques and on Thursday she will celebrate Raw Denim’s 2nd anniversary! Stop by and check out all the festivities!! After Raw Denim’s party I will be heading over to Truffles Grill for their monthly wine tasting for only $20.

Truffle’s monthly wine tasting for $20 per person, will feature the following :

-Jovino Pinot Grigio and Coconut Shrimp,
-Robert Mondavi Chardonnay and BLT Bibb Salad,
-Napa Cellars Merlot and Glazed Grouper,
-Cryptic Red Blend and Pork Tenderloin,
-Quinto Portal 27 grapes and Blondie.

You do not want to miss out!!!! A great chance to learn about wine and taste Truffle’s food. Rsvp: 404-364-9050 – 3345 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326.

Halloween Freestyle

It’s the time of year when ghosts, goblins and sexy animals come out to play! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays because nobody judges and animals ears go with anything.

This year I was the side kick for Mario aka one of my besties Laura.  We had a blast toting around plungers and wearing a much cuter version of the famous Nintendo brothers overalls. We had so much fun that we made our Uber driver stop at McDonald’s to quench our 3am munchies and save us from morning dehydration. I got so excited when the cashier handed me a cup and I turned around to see a Coca-Cola Freestyle! I absolutely had to catch my experience on camera. It’s not everyday Luigi gets to be a soda mixologist with Coca-Cola Freestyle!

Click Here to follow Coca-Cola Freestyle on twitter or Click Here to find a location 

 

Weekend Events

Even though I am headed to Charleston this weekend for a wedding and to take our engagement pictures,  I wanted to share a few exciting weekend festivities.

Grand Opening of Atlanta Improv – Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Click Here to Get Tickets

Taste of Atlanta- Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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Muck Ruckus for MS- Saturday

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The Social Games- Saturday

 

Click Here to Register for Kickball, Cornhole, Volley Ball or Bocce Ball

 

Fashion STATEment 2012

Fashion lovers, thinkers and even haters mark your calendar for Fashion STATEment 2012. I might not be 100% up on the latest catwalk trends but I do love Trina Turk and I am thrilled that Banana Republic will be featuring her line. This truly inspiration night of fantastic fashion and philanthropy is set at one of Atlanta’s premier gallery’s, Kai Lin Art.

The Maverik’s and Muse’s of the upcoming digital magazine, Maverik, are the official  hosts of this event. I am honored to be selected as a featured Muse in the upcoming launch of Maverik. As a featured Muse I am hosting this event and would love to see all of my friends enjoy this exclusive night! Stay tuned for my feature in the official launch issue of Maverik.

Click Here for more information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Maverik: Atlanta hungers and thirsts for leaders to set the stage. Maverick is a digital magazine that celebrates the Most Compelling and Fascinating Men of Atlanta and their achievements. Every month the magazine will toast and introduce a NEW Maverick, A Muse, and a Chosen Charitable Cause. Through engaging Q & A’s, photography and short video clips, the digital magazine will showcase what makes Maverick unique. It offers relevant reads for men’s grooming, fashion, style, travel, money, technology, business spotlights, sports, arts and culture, food, music, fitness and oh yes …
sex. love. & romance.

Weekend Rundown

There are tons of worthy events going on all weekend! Check out my picks for the Weekend Rundown:

*thursday*

Charity Date Auction @ Tongue & Groove

The LLS Date Auction was started in 2011 by Cromwell Baun and Merrill Beckwith. Cromwell was nominated for Man of the Year and was given the challenge to raise $50,000 in TEN WEEKS!!!! We came up with the idea to have a date auction to raise money for Cromwell’s campaign and help him meet his $50,000 goal. We had men and women contestants, and we auctioned each of them off with a great date package. The event was a HUGE success and we raised more money than we ever expected!!

Due to the success of last year’s date auction, we were asked if we would be doing it again next year. As a result of all the requests for us to host the event again, we decided to make this event an annual event. All the money raised from this event will be donated to the 2012 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man and Woman of the Year fundraiser. The details for this year’s event are:

Date: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Time: 7 P.M. till 10 P.M. or until the last date is sold
Place: Tongue and Groove
565 Main Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30324

Click Here for more details

500 Songs for Kids @ Smith’s Old Bar
 

Come see Brad Cox, Jessica Cayne and Hope Sonam perform at an ‘in the round’ show downstairs in the Atlanta Room of Smith’s Olde Bar! All proceeds benefit Songs for Kids Foundation. You can expect originals, covers, harmonies on the fly and a whole lot of fun!
SONGS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION brings musicians year round to children’s hospitals and special needs kids camps. We integrate musicians into the lives of these kids in need, and the effect has been profound. We are proud and excited to announce that the biggest music charity event in Georgia history is back! 500 SONGS FOR KIDS runs May 3 – May 12, 2012, at Smith’s Olde Bar, where once again 500 DIFFERENT ARTISTS will hit the stage over 10 consecutive nights to benefit Songs For Kids Foundation.

Click Here to get tickets

*friday*

Second Annual Blue Jean Gala @ Buckhead Saloon
 

This isn’t your Mom’s garden club gala- come out and enjoy food, drinks and music from Ryan Hickey & The Saints, all while helping raise money for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta’s young professional Group, Club Blue! Forget about the swanky dress and tux- wear your favorite blue jeans and get comfortable for a fun Friday night out.

Click Here to get your ticket

 
What you get with your ticket:
  •   Complimentary drinks (2)
  •   All the nosh you can handle
  •   Rockin’ tunes all night

*saturday*

Atlanta Food & Wine’s Whiskey at Whiskey Park
 

Whiskey Park at W Atlanta – Midtown is celebrating the 2nd Annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival in true southern style with the South’s favorite spirit. Guests will mingle with top whiskey makers, spirit-loving chefs and leading mixologists as they enjoy a variety of savory bites and hand-picked whiskey pairings. A one-time-only collaboration between a local banjo player and a local DJ will keep things shaking (and stirring) all night long. To purchase your tickets to Whiskey at Whiskey Park, please visit http://atlfoodandwinefestival.com/ and click on ‘Dinners and Events’ under the ‘Tickets’ tab. $75.00 ticket includes food, beverages, tax & gratuity. On the rocks or straight up, you won’t want to miss the twist.
Mixologists from Empire State South, Leon’s, Escorpion, Empire State South, Southern Art & Bourbon Bar, H. Harper’s Station, Oasis Bar, Rosebud, and the Gerber Group.

Whiskey-Loving Chefs: Ron Eyester (Rosebud & Family Dog) and Shean Suter (W Atlanta-Midtown, Spice Market)

Whiskey Park at W Atlanta – Midtown
118 14th Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30361

Click Here to get tickets for this event and other Atlanta Food & Wine Festival Events

5 Paces Inn & Pool Hall Summer Block Party
 

The 2012 Summerfest Block Party! We’re sorry if you’ve missed our other block parties…really, really…we are. 5 paces and pool hall with band 17th Floor!!! Entertainment: bikini contest, spring break games, 2 bands, 4 outside bars, 3 DJ’s, free give aways, appearance by Tribble’s abs, and a wet t-shirt contest. Get ready for adult spring break early! Buy your tickets now as it will be $20 at the door.
Follow the link attached to buy online tickets: http://www.xorbia.com/e/poolhall/summerfest2012/?referral=xorbiamain

Enter in any of the names listed below to receive a DISCOUNT on your ticket purchase!!!

shana, tasha, tribble, todd, stephen, junod, jenni, reed, country, justin, lauren, koklas, kelly, jessica, jackie, mick, eric, jose, thomas, james, dave, chase, heather, perez, jib, joe

*sunday*

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s! Spend the day with your mom and cherish every moment together!

Eat, Drink, Shop & Entertain Local

Everywhere I go I am hearing Farm to table, praise to local business owners and new fabulous products popping up in local neighborhoods. I am a huge fan of local businesses and want to share a few of my favorite townies with  you!

-EAT-


Farm Burger
- Trendy burger shops are popping up all over town but Farm Burger is the only one in town with 100% grass-fed beef. Their cows are raised regionally and never fed hormones, antibiotics or grain. The vegetables and other menu items are grown locally.   I proclaim Farm Burger has the best burger in town! They now have two locations, Decatur and Buckhead. I am partial to the Decatur location because it is the original and I think the food just tastes better!

Empire State South- The Dawgs fans in Atlanta are familiar with Five & Ten and The National in Athens and have been quick to take to Chef Hugh Acheson’s newest creation. Empire State South is a modern twist on southern cuisine. All ingredients are sourced from regional farms. Must try items: Jars of pork rillette, trout mousse, pickles, pimento cheese & bacon marmalade and boiled peanut hummus are the best starter on the menu! As an entrée I would recommend ESS Goat Cheese Pecan Ravioli or the Riverview Farms Pork Loin. After you have eaten till your heart’s content work off a few calories playing a game of bocci ball.

Miller Union- A local resident in the up and coming westside of Atlanta, Miller Union truly has built its business on the relationship between farmer and chef.  The menu changes weekly and is based on the weekly harvest. Start your experience with creamy grits fritters with country ham & thomasville tomme or sorghum glazed pork belly, smoked cabbage, kumquat & pickled beet.  For your main dish try country captain chicken, peanuts, toasted coconut, green tomato chutney or vermilion snapper, carrot, sunchoke, country ham & arugula pistou. Don’t leave without trying chocolate-coconut macaroon torte, spiced rum ice cream.

-DRINK-

Victory H2O- Water has never made me feel so great! Victory H2O is the brain child of a pro athlete trainer who lives right here in Atlanta. I had the privilege of meeting the owner and learn the amazing benefits of drinking this enhanced electrolyte water. Great to get you through work outs and help your body recover!

Sinless Cocktails- If you follow my blog, facebook or twitter page you have heard me mention Sinless Cocktails a few times. Not only are the Sinless peeps great friends of mine but I absolutely love the low-calorie factor with big calorie taste. Sinless is now available in strawberry and regular margarita mix and sour mix.  Sinless is available at most local bars including all Tin Lizzy’s, Buckhead Saloon and East Andrews as well as most package stores.

Kill Cliff- Tagged as the worlds only anti-inflammatory supporting drink, Kill Cliff was created right here in Atlanta by some good ole Georgia boys. Created as a recovery drink to help athletes perform better and recover faster, Kill Cliff has taken over gyms all over the country. It has also found a home at local bars and is being used as a fix to the nasty hang over. You can now purchase Kill Cliff at Kroger or on their website and get free shipping.

Whynatte- Why have a Starbucks when you could have a Whynatte Latte to get your day rolling! It is a great tasting, 100 calorie alternative to the fancy over priced coffee shop drinks. Founded by two local brothers, Whynatte has made it’s mark in Atlanta and beyond. Next time you are out on the town try a fire in the whole or a mother fluffer- I will let you figure out what those are on your own :)

-SHOP-

Raw Denim- Skip bloomies or neimans and get your next pair of designer jeans from Raw Denim, a locally owned boutique. This country/rockstar chic boutique is owned by one of my good friends and offers the best selection of designer jeans in Atlanta and quite a few must have dresses and accessories!

Shaye Blue- I love nothing more than to see a young fashionista make it as a local designer. Shaye Blue has set the standard for local designs and definitely is high on my list of fav townies that are making it big. Shaye Blue is a great go to for sun dresses and trendy casual! Shay Blue is available at many local boutiques and online!

-ENTERTAIN-

Hal’s Kitchen- If you are looking for a fun date night or night out with the girls you must check out Hal’s Kitchen in Sandy Springs. Hal’s Kitchen was started by two local chefs who are so talented in the kitchen and provide a fun interactive cooking experience. Each night is a different gourmet menu!

Laughing Skull Lounge- Need a good laugh to forget about the work week blues? Laughing Skull Lounge is the perfect excuse for a funny night on the town. Each week they have a different line up of comedians and if you want to try your luck at comedy check out open mic nights on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.


*All pictures sourced from the websites of Whynatte’s, Miller Union, Shaye Blue, Farm Burger, Sinless Cocktails and Laughing Skull

Two Must Attend Events This Week

It’s In Your Genes Fashion Show

“It’s in Your Genes,” sponsored by the Atlanta Jewish Gene Screen, is a denim fashion show featuring new looks from Atlanta’s most stylish jeans boutiques. Tickets for the event include an open beer and wine bar (for those 21 and older) and hors d’oeuvres, as well as a spectacular fashion event, DJ and dancing. Guests can upgrade to VIP for free parking, access to special lounge and private bar and reserved seating for the fashion show.

Click Here to read more about the event and get your tickets!

I am so excited be attending this event with my friend Emily Lipman, whose boutique, Raw Denim, is showcasing in the fashion show.

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What do two fifty-four foot helicopters, thirty catering companies, dozens of performers and three football fields worth of film sets have in common?  The Next Cool Event would be the answer.

The press has been alerted, it is official The Next Cool Thing is coming back in 2012! The Next Cool Event, a spectacular display of the talented film industry professionals has tripled in size and will taking over the Atlanta Exposition Center (Three football fields) February 17 & 18, 2012.

In 2011 founder and producer, Barbara English, launched The Next Cool Thing in hopes to show film industry decision makers that everything they need for a first class production is right here in Georgia.

*picture courtesy of cbrownphoto.com

The event was a bigger sensation than anyone could have ever imagined.  Film makers, celebrities, executives, hipsters, trendsetters and socialites filled the westside warehouse to check out what was really behind the curtains of the Georgia Film Industry. The event had my vote as I walked the red carpet and strolled onto the set of  Sex and The City and then hopped on over to the seductive James Bond set and then through the trenches of Star Wars. The event was dotted with the upper cusp of Atlanta’s social buzzers and even a celebrity or two (Tyler Perry strolled the event incognito). My favorite sets were Six Feet Under, James Bond, Sex and The City and Black Swan.

What to expect this year: 

Three football fields of designer sets themed as iconic movies and television shows. Delicious food from over 30 of Atlanta’s best caterers. Surprises around every corner including non-stop performances through out the entire weekend.

2012 Events

Friday February 17, 2012: Red Carpet Cocktails will kick off the weekend of festivities from 7:00pm-11:00pm. Click Here to get your tickets.

Saturday February 18, 2012: What a Life from 11:00am-4:00pm. Click Here to get your ticket

Saturday February 18, 2012: VIP Gala from 7:00pm-12:00am. Click Here to get your tickets.(I got mine)

 The VIP Gala will have a lot of amazing perks but my favorite perk is that Hope Sonam will be performing 2-3 songs at 8:00pm in the Recording Academy Suite which will feature a 36×16 stage and a VIP lounge. Be sure not to miss her show stopping performance.

*Picture provided by Red Light Management

Click Here  to Visit The Next Cool Event Website


The Next Cool Event 2012

What do two fifty-four foot helicopters, thirty catering companies, dozens of performers and three football fields worth of film sets have in common?  The Next Cool Event would be the answer.

The press has been alerted, it is official The Next Cool Thing is coming back in 2012! The Next Cool Event, a spectacular display of the talented film industry professionals has tripled in size and will taking over the Atlanta Exposition Center (Three football fields) February 17 & 18, 2012.

In 2011 founder and producer, Barbara English, launched The Next Cool Thing in hopes to show film industry decision makers that everything they need for a first class production is right here in Georgia.

*picture courtesy of cbrownphoto.com

The event was a bigger sensation than anyone could have ever imagined.  Film makers, celebrities, executives, hipsters, trendsetters and socialites filled the westside warehouse to check out what was really behind the curtains of the Georgia Film Industry. The event had my vote as I walked the red carpet and strolled onto the set of  Sex and The City and then hopped on over to the seductive James Bond set and then through the trenches of Star Wars. The event was dotted with the upper cusp of Atlanta’s social buzzers and even a celebrity or two (Tyler Perry strolled the event incognito). My favorite sets were Six Feet Under, James Bond, Sex and The City and Black Swan.

What to expect this year: 

Three football fields of designer sets themed as iconic movies and television shows. Delicious food from over 30 of Atlanta’s best caterers. Surprises around every corner including non-stop performances through out the entire weekend.

2012 Events

Friday February 17, 2012: Red Carpet Cocktails will kick off the weekend of festivities from 7:00pm-11:00pm. Click Here to get your tickets.

Saturday February 17, 2012: What a Life from 11:00am-4:00pm. Click Here to get your tickets.

Saturday February 18, 2012: VIP Gala from 7:00pm-12:00am. Click Here to get your tickets.  The VIP Gala will have a lot of amazing perks but my favorite perk is that Hope Sonam will be performing 2-3 songs at 8:00pm in the Recording Academy Suite which will feature a 36×16 stage and a VIP lounge. Be sure not to miss her show stopping performance.

*Picture provided by Red Light Management

Click Here  to Visit The Next Cool Event Website