?? Dragon Con returns
Warm Wednesday ?
Aug. 28 —?It's been a rough week for foodies in ATL. On the heels of Mi Barrio announcing its closure, Linton Hopkins' The Buttery will close this Friday after four years in?Morningside-Lenox Park.
?? Sunny and 95° today.?
??? Two workers were killed and a third seriously injured Tuesday morning when an airplane tire exploded in the Delta maintenance area at Hartsfield-Jackson.?
?? The owner of the shuttered Intown Stars Gymnastics obtained a business license for a new gym in Miami days before?abruptly closing?the popular Decatur facility.
?? Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Gov. Tim Walz begin?a two-day swing through South Georgia ?today, with a rally planned for Savannah on Thursday.
?? The Democratic National Committee and Democratic Party of Georgia are suing to block rules changes they say will let the State Election Board delay or prevent certification of election results.
?? A 22-story student housing tower called Hub Cypress is planned for a small parking lot at the corner of Cypress and 7th streets in Midtown.
?? The Dunwoody City Council accepted a conciliation agreement regarding a former police officer who accused his supervisor of repeated sexual harassment.
???IKEA is opening its second Metro Atlanta location in Alpharetta today. The new Plan & Order point offers expert consultations and pickup options.
ELSEWHERE
? Former President Donald Trump has been reindicted on four felony charges related to the 2020 election.
?????Israeli forces rescued a 52-year-old Israeli Arab Bedouin hostage from Hamas' underground tunnels in Gaza yesterday.?
????NFL star siblings Travis and Jason Kelce signed a $100 million podcast deal with Amazon.
?????The Opening Ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games are today at 2 p.m. on USA Network.?
PICTURE THIS:?The Tour Championship begins tomorrow at a recently restored East Lake Golf Club.?Players tested the new course in yesterday's practice round. After last year’s tournament, the course underwent a complete overhaul , restoring it to its original 1940s design. Follow us on IG ?for coverage from contributing photographer Sam Gardella.
?? Here's what's in today's newsletter:
? Dragon Con
? Downtown dining?
? DIY restaurants? Concert Picks
AND?
? A correction
Have a good day,
Collin & Sammie?
?? John Legend ?is headed for Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta on Sept. 9 for a special performance with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Experience intimate reimaginings?of his greatest hits, unexpected stories from Legend's life and career, and selections from his most recent release,?LEGEND.
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1. Dragon Con returns this weekend
?? Dragon Con, Atlanta’s massive pop culture convention, returns for?Labor Day weekend with autograph signings, gaming events, shows, and more.
Numerous celebrities will attend the 2024 event, which runs from Aug. 29-Sept. 2. Those guests include Elijah Wood; Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan (“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy); John Cleese (“Monty Python”); Vincent D’Onofrio (“Daredevil”); Nathan Fillion (“Firefly”); Manny Jacinto (“The Good Place,” “Star Wars: The Acolyte”); and Jodie Whitaker, Catherine Tate, and Freema Agyeman (“Doctor Who”).
For decades, Dragon Con has combined the fandoms of fantasy, science fiction, comic books, and more into one massive, single convention. Multiple events will take place throughout the weekend, including the flagship parade, which takes place on Aug. 31.
Something Giant is coming to Atlanta!
SPONSORED BY THE HIGH MUSEUM OF ART
??? Get a glimpse of the personal art collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys in the epic exhibition,?"Giants!" Hailed as groundbreaking in its scale, you don't want to miss your chance to see these works in person at the High, the exclusive venue in the Southeast. Opens Sept. 13.
2. Where to eat and drink like a local Downtown
?? Whether you’re in town for business, Dragon Con, or attending a game or concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium or State Farm Arena, Downtown Atlanta includes dozens of dining and drinking options.
While big brands and restaurant chains dominate the landscape in this part of the city, you’ll also find several locally owned and operated restaurants, many catering to office workers, Georgia State University students, and residents living in and around the neighborhood.
?? Our dining editor Beth McKibben knows the best places to eat and drink Downtown. Check out the full list here.
3. The challenges and rewards of operating a DIY restaurant?
?? If it feels like Atlanta’s pop-up scene is especially potent, that’s because it is.
The city’s dining ecosystem is one where DIY operations can thrive, ripe with venues, opportunity, and, most crucially, support. Pop-ups allow Atlantans to experience specific cuisines and creative dishes, from Laotian food to Polish brunch to Chicago beef sandwiches.
“With less overhead [than a restaurant], it gives [chefs] more freedom to do something interesting,” said Sam Flemming, founder and CEO of Punk Provisions and Atlanta pop-up database?Punk Foodie .
?? But running a successful pop-up doesn’t come cheap.?Click here to learn more about the challenges and rewards of running a DIY restaurant. ?
?? John Legend ?is headed for Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta on Sept. 9 for a special performance with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Experience intimate reimaginings?of his greatest hits, unexpected stories from Legend's life and career, and selections from his most recent release,?LEGEND.
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4. Concert Picks
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Wed., Aug. 28?
???Brett Dennen ?@ Terminal West
???Ladytron ?@ Variety Playhouse
???Ice Spice ?@ Coca-Cola Roxy
???Green Day ?@ Truist Park??
Thurs., Aug. 29?
???Band of Horses with City and Colour ?@ The Eastern
??Grady Spencer and The Work ?@ Vinyl
???The Lemonheads ?@ Terminal West
?????Las Leonas ?@ Center Stage?
Fri., Aug. 30
???RL Grime ?@ The Eastern
???Underground Springhouse with Wim Tapley & The Cannons ?@ Terminal West
???RYLY/MYFEVER ?@ Vinyl
???Crowded House ?@ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
????Liverpool Legends (Beatles tribute) ?@ Gas South Theater
???Tems ?@ Coca-Cola Roxy?
Sat., Aug. 31
??+LIVE+ and Stone Temple Pilots ?@ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
???RAHBI ?@ Terminal West
??The Australian Pink Floyd Show ?@ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
???Club 90s + Charli XCX Night ?@ Buckhead Theatre
???TWANKLE and GLISTEN (Dirty South Classics) ?@ The Loft?
Sun., Sept. 1
???Bush with Jerry Cantrell and Candlebox ?@ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
???Falling In Reverse ?@ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
???Colde ?@ Buckhead Theatre
????Sublime with Rome ?@ Coca-Cola Roxy??
Mon., Sept. 2
???Childish Gambino ?(pictured) @ State Farm Arena
⑦?7evin7ins ?@ Vinyl
Tues., Sept. 3
???Kishi Bashi ?@ Terminal West
???Avril Lavigne ?@ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
???JT ?@ Center Stage?
Wed., Sept. 4
???Buzzcocks ?@ Variety Playhouse
???Shawn James?and Harley Poe @ The Loft
???ProgPower USA XXIII ?(Metal Festival) @ Center Stage (through Sat.)
????Coal Chamber with Fear Factory ?@ The Eastern?
TUNE IN
??? Don't miss Sammie with the AJC's Mike Jordan every Thursday at 9:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. as they preview the top events in town on WABE.
A correction
???An item in yesterday's newsletter included incorrect information about an automated transit program being tested near the airport. The Glydways?Automated Transit Networks test is a half-mile Demonstration Pilot at the Gateway Center Area in College Park. We regret the mistake.?
?? Today's newsletter was edited by Julie E. Bloemeke.?
Director of Marketing | Arival
2 个月The Mi Barrio and The Buttery closures were a surprise, but I had also missed that The Buttery was Hopkins/H&F. Love all of these quick updates since there's always so much going on locally (and beyond) and it's so nice to have these little snippets!