Month: May 2017

Check Out Artists Creating Art in Real Time at Paint Out Week at Zoo Atlanta

From June 5 through June 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Paint Out Week takes over Zoo Atlanta. This annual event brings all kinds of artists and their works to the zoo, so visitors can admire beautiful artwork while they walk through the zoo.

Artists will create their art outdoors on the zoo grounds by using the exotic and inspiring animals and botanicals of the Zoo as their muses. While you're at the zoo, you can watch as artists create their paintings in real time while also learning about the zoo's many animals.

Calling All Beer Lovers! Stop in to Hop City for a Growler

Hop City, located in West Midtown, boasts one of the largest selections of beer for purchase in the Southeast, along with an impressive wine and home brew supply section. Owner Kraig Torres has a serious passion for craft beer and has traveled the world sampling beer in pubs and breweries.

The store is organized by styles and regions with local, imported, regional, and rare varieties for sale. Hop City is also one of the first places in Atlanta to serve growlers, a 64-ounce jug that allows you to take beer home straight from the tap. The rotating selection includes over 60 taps to choose from with many rare beers that are not even available by the bottle. Relax with a beer, get some work done on their free Wi-Fi, or shop around for your next favorite beverage.

Find Farm-to-Table Fare With River Views at Canoe

Nestled along the Chattahoochee River in the Vinings community, Canoe is a fine dining restaurant specializing in farm-to-table New American cuisine. The eatery offers a brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert menu along with an extensive wine list.

Your meal will start off with a basket of complimentary bread, which includes an interesting variety, such as Onion Flatbread and Cranberry and Walnut Wheat. Try the popular fork-tender Slow Roasted Rabbit paired with Celery Root Ravioli, Mustard Braised Escarole, and Garlic Jus. Save room for dessert and try the Popcorn Ice Cream Sundae topped with Canoe’s Cracker Jack for a sweet and salty treat that is so, so worth it.

Tucked along the river with colorful gardens and walkways, Canoe has a lovely outdoor ambiance that is perfect for lunch on the patio or an after-dinner stroll. The interior features wood, brick, and ironwork accents with an inventive ceiling that resembles the inside of a canoe.

Take in Some Live Music at the Atlanta Jazz Festival May 26th – 28th

Thousands of Atlanta music lovers will flock to Piedmont Park for the annual Atlanta Jazz Festival from May 26th through May 28th. The event is one of the country’s largest free jazz festivals and will feature three different stages: Legends, Contemporary, and Next Gen.

The Legends Stage is made up of artists who were instrumental to jazz’s roots, such as Regina Carter, Charles Lloyd, and Freddy Cole. The Contemporary Stage will include artists who mix various genres with jazz, such as Moonchild and Macy Gray. The Next Gen Stage will feature new up-and-coming musicians working to bring jazz to a new generation.

In addition to the live music, you can also explore the park and visit various arts and crafts vendors, food stands, and merchandise for sale. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. Enjoy the festivities Friday 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.