This past week NBA veteran guard, Lou Williams, of the Los Angeles Clippers and the Lou Williams Foundation hosted their 13th annual Lou Will Camp. This 4-day summer camp focuses on teaching basketball skills to children and teens ages 7-17. Lou Williams, alongside of trained coaching staff, spent the week helping the kids learn basic and complex hoop skills including – defensive stances, footwork, shooting skills and more. Every year Lou brings out some of the best athletes and entertainers to the camp to give the youth advice towards working on their dreams, executing, the importance of education and more. This year Lou had a host of diverse talent surprise…
Head to RaceTrac for All Your Tailgating Needs
This post was brought to you by RaceTrac, I received compensation to write about this post but all opinions expressed are my own. Who’s looking forward to Saturdays now that college football is in full swing? In Georgia, there’s nothing like riding around Athens to see all those Georgia flags waving from almost every car. You haven’t done anything until you get the chance to tailgate, whether it’s with friends, family or complete strangers. It doesn’t matter your race, color, creed or any of that because you all share the same passion which is food, fun and football. Some people may ask, what exactly goes on at a tailgating party?…
Pollo Tropical Grand Opening in Newnan Saturday
Pollo Tropical is celebrating its new Atlanta area location in Newnan, this Saturday, August 13, with a Grand Opening Party. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring a live DJ, Spin & Win, balloon twisting, face painting, and other fun family activities. The first 100 customers will receive a free 1/4 chicken with rice and beans AND be entered into a drawing to win free chicken for a year! Grand Opening Party Date: Saturday, August 13th Address: 580 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan, GA 30265 Day of Schedule 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. – Live DJ 10:30 a.m. – Doors Open! First 100 customers at Pollo…
Atlanta Rapper T.I. Hosts Back to School Giveaway
School children from all over Atlanta were gifted with dozens of backpacks and supplies for their first day of school courtesy of The King of the South, TIP “T.I.” Harris. Held at the Cascade Crossing Shopping Center, TIP along with Greg Street of V-103 the People’s Station and Saving Our Daughters Organization, hosted their first ever event which encouraged members of the community to register to vote, open up bank accounts with Citizens Trust Bank, one of the largest black owned banks in the southeast, as well as grab new supplies to start their kids year off on the right foot. As TIP arrived, all you could hear through the…
Yoshi Crew presents GoofiPalooza on June 25
If you haven’t heard of Goofi de Mayo, A Very Goofi New Year and other various “Goofi” themed parties thrown by Yoshi Crew then you definitely have been missing out on some of Atlanta’s most exclusive parties, especially the Free Drinks. Yoshi Crew are at it again, but this time their taking partying to new heights with “GoofiPalooza.” On Saturday, June 25, GoofiPalooza hosted by Sean G and Keedie’s Corner will take place at 2135 Defoor Hills Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30318. Doors open at 9 PM beginning with a filmed cypher and the party starts at 10 PM. All attendees can expect to reach an all-time high like never…
Be A Hero For Someone in Your Community in 2016
It’s a New Year and that means it’s the perfect time to do good for others. I always say that the best deed is best left unknown. We all know that when we help someone else, it makes us feel good, so no need to tell anyone about our efforts, right? I wanted to share some awesome things you can do in 2016 to help out others. 1. Pay for Someone’s Coffee This is a simple gesture that anyone can do. If you see someone who looks like they could use a pick me up in the form of caffeine, then pay for their coffee. Such a nice gesture and…
Win Tickets to the Minecraft Event in Atlanta
Any Minecraft fans out there? Are there any Atlanta residents or anyone who will be visiting Atlanta that would love to go play the video game in the movie theater with other Minecraft fans? Super League Gaming is the world’s first recreational video league in a movie theatre and will be in the Atlanta area on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The events will take place between 4pm- 5:40pm in Kennesaw, Duluth, Snellville, Morrow and Atlanta as seen above. Below is more information to what will take place, what you’ll need, locations and a nice video of what to expect. WHERE: • Monday, July 20 @ Barrett 20, Kennesaw, AMC •…
Father’s Day Promotions with HHGregg!!
This post is sponsored by HHGregg, but all opinions are 100% mine. If you want to talk about a great way to start your Father’s Day weekend, then it had to start at HHGregg. You see HHGregg teamed up with All Pro Dad to create the Ultimate Chore Challenge Obstacle Course where families had the chance to compete for some really extreme prizes. Prizes included a brand-new grill, recliner, $500 Gift Card and a tablet for the kids, but seeing the families along with so many cool dads in attendance, there were awesome memories created today. This event took place from 2-4pm at the various locations listed below: •…
Audible Hustle Presents The Sweat Shop
Despite being considered by some to be the “turn-up” capital – ATL is also home to a vast amount of talented, lyrically gifted and thought provoking emcees. The nostalgia of retro southern hip hop will forever live on through artists such as Outkast, UGK and others but the new wave of artistry within the city isn’t slouch by any means. #TheSweatShop will bring together both these extremely dope Atlanta based talents as well as gifted artists from throughout the east coast. Featuring acts such as Synik & Rod McCoy, Mikey Aristotle, Big Lo, Jazzmine Janis, Div. W and more! The goal of assembling this event is to deliver a night…
Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta Lineup for First World Burger Tour
For the first time ever, Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta gives guests a backstage pass to sample Local Legendary™ Burger offerings, showcasing the flavor and ingredients at Hard Rock locations across the globe as part of its new World Burger Tour menu. These unique burger “acts” from three continents will take center stage at Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta beginning on Friday, May 1, through Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Hard Rock gives chefs at their cafes the freedom to create a unique Legendary Burger that captures the local flavors of their city and is only available at that cafe location…until now! More than 150 local burgers were evaluated by Hard Rock’s…
Emory Point Brings Giggles to the Community
Emory Point, a popular shopping and dining destination located in the historic Druid Hills neighborhood, will offer the perfect family outing with its new monthly series, Giggles. Kicking off Saturday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in The Park next to The General Muir, Giggles will offer complimentary, kid-friendly activities including arts and crafts, face painting, balloon art, live entertainment, giveaways and more. “Our community has always been a natural gathering place for families and children in the Druid Hills, Virginia Highlands and Decatur neighborhoods,” said Megan Jurkovic, Senior Property Manager at Emory Point. “Giggles will be an exciting spring and summer attraction at Emory Point, offering…
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Seeking New Creative Crew
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta is seeking new children to serve on its Creative Crew for 2015! Aries Viera, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta’s Master Model Builder, is looking for fellow creative minds to join his specialized team of junior Model Builders. Creative Crew members will have access to special events, provide insight on future activities at the attraction and be part of a group of opinion-leaders who will lead LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta into the future. “This year’s submission theme is Miniland Goes Wild, so we can’t wait to see what animal-themed builds the contestants create,” said the attraction’s Master Model Builder, Aries Viera. “Our team is always so…
Medical Marijuana in Georgia
One of the many hot topics going on in the world is medical marijuana and if laws should be passed in more states legalizing it. In Georgia, we are days away from passing the bill to become legal, but it still faces many hurdles. Some people hear marijuana then they start thinking about the stuff they sell in the street, but they’re quite different. Families have traveled from Georgia to Colorado to get access to medical marijuana. What Is Medical Marijuana? Medical marijuana is any part of the marijuana plant that you use to treat health problems. People use it to get relief from their symptoms, not to try…
Lenox Square Celebrates 4th of July
Toast the red, white and blue with fireworks, family and fun this Fourth! Let freedom ring! Preparations are underway for one of the city’s favorite summer traditions – Legendary Fourth of July at Lenox Square. For over half a century, Lenox Square has celebrated Independence Day in grand tradition with patriotic activities for the entire family. This year’s activities will include the largest fireworks display in the Southeast, musical entertainment and food concessions. Everyone is invited to experience Atlanta’s time-honored tradition and celebrate as Lenox Square lights up the sky on the Fourth of July! WHAT: Legendary 4th of July at Lenox Square Enjoy the largest fireworks…
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center’s Third Birthday Party
Let the birthday festivities begin! LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta invites families to its third birthday party on Saturday, April 11. To help celebrate the attraction turning three, Bertie will meet and greet with guests from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Attendees can also enjoy a piece of cake from the café while slices last, participate in a large-scale birthday build and enter a Guess the Bricks Contest for a chance to win two annual passes! Also, it wouldn’t be a birthday party without presents! Guests who bring a new, unwrapped and unopened toy for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to admissions will receive a Kids Go Free Voucher to be…
Easter Egg Hunt for Free Burgers at Shake Shack
From Friday, April 3, to Sunday, April 5, Shake Shack will feature a limited-edition Chocolate Easter Egg Concrete, made with rich vanilla frozen custard blended with salted marshmallow custard sauce and Mast Brothers chocolate chunks. Guests who order the special concrete should look under their concrete cup to see if they got the golden egg! Ten random guests who find the golden egg will win a FREE burger. Hop to it! About Atlanta, GA Location We’re feeling peachy! Our first-ever Georgia Shake Shack opened on September 30, 2014. The two-story Shack is conveniently located on Peachtree Road in Buckhead Atlanta – the brand new luxury retail, residential and…
Diaper Derby at Town Center at Cobb
Ready, set, CRAWL! Town Center at Cobb invites families to participate in a day of Diaper Derby family fun on Saturday, April 18 in the Sears Court from 1-4 p.m. Space is limited so parents are encouraged to register in advance to guarantee a heat time and lane number. Registration is available at Guest Services, located on the Upper Level of Center Court, or by emailing DiaperDerbyTCC@gmail.com. All participating families will receive a goody bag at the event, and prizes and trophies will be awarded to the top three babies. WHAT: Diaper Derby Family event that brings parents and babies together in a fun, family-team atmosphere WHEN: April…
Vino Venue Presents “Discover South America” Culinary Experience
Kicking off the first event of this year’s exciting culinary series, Vino Venue will present “Discover South America” on Sunday, March 22. The Dunwoody wine bar and bistro hosted multiple sold-out events dedicated to various wine regions throughout 2014 – including “Discover France,” “Discover Italy” and “Discover Spain” – and is thrilled to provide food and wine enthusiasts with the unique opportunity to explore the wines and gourmet cuisine that the South American culture has to offer. Throughout this walk-around tasting, wines from all of the key regions of Chile and Argentina will be accompanied by samplings of authentic South American “Sole Food” – steak chimichurri, traditional Brazilian churrascaria…
