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Pour, Drink & Repeat during a Free Wine Tasting with Savi Provisions

New comers and loyal wine lovers alike are invited to join a complimentary wine tasting on the rooftop of Savi Pharr Road at Rise & Revelry on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.

Sip sip hooray!

From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Eric Brown from SelectioNaturel invites imbibers to sip and savor sustainable, organic and biodynamic wines that are at the forefront of the Natural Wine Movement including: NV il Saliceto ‘L’Albone’ Lambrusco di Modena, NV Cellario È Bianco! Vino Bianco, NV Cellario È Grino! Vino Rosso, 2015 Campanino ‘Rosso Campanino’ Umbria and 2017 Collecapretta ‘Lautizio’ Ciliegiolo Umbria. For ages 21 and up, the wine tasting event is free to attend.

Rise & Revelry is located at Savi Provisions Pharr Road at 308 Pharr Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305. The fun doesn’t stop, patrons can also join the Savi Provisions team for the next tasting on Wednesday, October 17th from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m. and take in the wines of legendary winemakers Bob Lindquist of Qupe and Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat. For more information on Rise & Revelry, visit www.riseandrevelry.com and for more information on Savi Provisions, visit https://www.saviprovisions.com/.

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October 8, 2018
Atlas Hosts Wine-Pairing Dinner with Winemaker Giuseppe Brancatelli

Atlas, located in the heart of Buckhead in the St. Regis Atlanta, is hosting it’s next rendition of the popular Winemaker’s Dinner Series with winemaker Giuseppe Brancatelli.

On Wednesday, October 10, 2018, guests can spend the evening beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by a five-course pairing dinner created by Executive Chef Christopher Grossman at 7 p.m.

Winemaker’s Dinner Series

Hosted by Giuseppe Brancatelli, the dinner will feature a curated tasting of 2015 Borgo San Daniele Tocai Friulano, 2017 Rosato di Syrah “Loren,” 2017 Petit Verdot, 2012 “Valle Del Sogno” and 2013 Giuseppe Brancatelli Syrah. “The Brancatelli Winemaker Dinner is $195 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. For more information or to make a reservation call 404.600.6471, email Manager Eleanor Parker at eleanorparker@atlasrestaurant.com, or visit atlasrestaurant.com. In addition, stay connected on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter at @AtlasBuckhead.

Finally, for other happenings around Atlanta, visit https://prettysouthern.com/.

October 7, 2018
Dust Off Your Dirndls and Lederhosen for Oktoberfest at Park Tavern

On Friday, October 5, 2018, partygoers can dust off their dirndls and lederhosen for Oktoberfest presented by Park Tavern, A Social Mess and Sierra Nevada at the Legacy Fountain in Piedmont Park. Benefiting the Piedmont Park Conservancy, revelers can clink their beer steins while enjoying a friendly competition of corn hole, a beer mug stamina contest, a beer pong contest and more.

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Brew lovers can enjoy a range of ice-cold beers courtesy of Sierra Nevada, Woodbridge wines, and Cutwater Fugu Vodka, Bacardi, el Jimador Tequila and Jack Daniel’s cocktails. The Arby’s Food Truck will also be at the event selling special test kitchen offerings throughout the evening.

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Featuring live music and DJ performances throughout the day, Sucker Punch will hype up the crowd with favorite hard rocking hits from the 90s and early 2000s including Green Day, Weezer, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more. Filling the headliner spot, JohnBoy and SurroundSound will continue to electrify partygoers until the beer stops flowing. DJ NAKD will also be spinning top hits in between the high energy music performances.

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General admission tickets are available for $20. VIP tickets are $40 and include early entry into the event, Sierra Nevada tastings from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., German Beer Hall tables and seating, and five tickets to be used on beer/cocktails/or pretzels. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.parktavern.com.

September 19, 2018
Take the Atlanta Beer Bus To Get Schooled on Beers This Semester

Now that school is officially back in session, the Atlanta Beer Bus is ready to make this fall semester better, one beer at a time.

The hop-on/hop-off shuttle service that transports beer enthusiasts to and from Atlanta’s best local breweries is giving riders with a valid Student ID 20% off their rides now through Sunday, September 30, 2018. Imbibers looking to get schooled also have the opportunity to dive into the history of Atlanta’s breweries with the help of the Atlanta Beer Bus Beer Nerds, a group of beer-loving experts with deep homegrown roots and knowledge of all things Atlanta. This offer is not valid with other promo codes or offers such as BOGO Sundays and First Five Fridays.

Since the wheels on the Atlanta Beer Bus go straight to beer, the stops include: SweetWater Brewing Company, Monday Night Brewery in West Midtown, Urban Tree Cidery, Second Self Beer Company, Scofflaw Brewing Co., Red Brick Brewing Company, Park Tavern, Orpheus Brewing and more. The Atlanta Beer Bus shuttles run on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information including detailed information about the routes, visit atlantabeerbus.com or call 770.696.6080.

September 17, 2018
Sip, Swirl & Savor at Free Wine Tastings at Savi Provisions

Kick Off The Weekend With Wine at Savi Provisions’ Brookhaven and Decatur locations!

Imbibers can also to sip, swirl and savor specialty wines at Savi Provisions Brookhaven on Friday, September 14, 2018. During a special complimentary tasting, wine lovers can relish in the flavors and aromas of five hand selected wines including The Calling Chardonnay, Louis Pommery Sparkling Wine, and Robert Hall Paso Robles Cabernet and Robert Hall Paso Robles Merlot. In addition, this wine tasting is free to attend, the wine tasting is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Savi Provisions Brookhaven is located at 1388 Dresden Drive, Atlanta, GA 30319. For more information, visit www.saviprovisions.com.

Keep the wine train going, because wine lovers can also wine down this weekend at Savi Provisions Decatur on Friday, September 14, 2018. Offering complimentary tastings and education experiences, guests can explore a selection of five unique red and white wines including Born of Fire Red, Intrinsic Red Blend, Raeburn Chardonnay, Terra d’Oro Chenin Blanc Viognier, and Bieler Pere et Fils Rose. This event is also free to attend. The wine tasting is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Savi Provisions Decatur is located at 180 W Ponce de Leon Ave Suite A, Decatur, GA 30030. Finally, for more information, visit www.saviprovisions.com.

September 13, 2018
Grant Park Summer Shade Festival Recap

On Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26, 2018, the 16th annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival welcomed thousands of music and art lovers to Atlanta’s oldest park for two days of nonstop fun!

Presented by The Beacon Atlanta and benefiting the Grant Park Conservancy, the festival kicked off with the annual Adams Realtors Run for the Park 5K on Saturday morning and featured an impressive lineup of live music throughout the weekend on two stages, which included unforgettable performances from Marshall Ruffin, Blair Crimmins, Christopher Paul Stelling, Rock*A*Teens, Front Porch Session Players, and Roxie Watson. Always a favorite, guests sipped, shopped and strolled through the expansive artist market, enjoyed a larger than life Kids Zone and took advantage of the exclusive VIP Lounge.

The 16th annual Summer Shade Festival also had a diverse selection of local food trucks with offerings for all tastes, Monday Night Brewing craft beer, Bold Rock Cider, an array of cocktails and much more. The 2017 festival raised more than 100 thousand dollars for the Grant Park Conservancy and its mission of protecting, enhancing and preserving the park while planning for its future needs. The 2018 festival celebrated Grant Park’s 135th anniversary. Details on proceeds raised at this year’s event will be announced in the coming months.

September 12, 2018