Did you ring in the New Year with Yacht Rock Revue at Park Tavern? Pick up your photo booth photos HERE!
January 02, 2018
December 13, 2016
Yacht Rock Holiday show 2016 at Variety Playhouse
Photos are up from our Yacht Rock Revue Holiday photo booth Friday at Variety Playhouse! You can check them out HERE!
August 24, 2016
The Bacon Brothers at City Winery
Tonight, The Bacon Brothers are stopping by Atlanta for two shows at City Winery as one of three final city stops on their month long tour. Although they've been performing together since they were kids, Michael and Kevin officially formed The Bacon Brothers band in 1995. For over twenty years, they have toured across the country and released seven albums all while maintaining extremely successful and respected careers in film composing (Michael) as well as acting, directing, and producing (Kevin).
Creativity runs deep in this family, which is also found in the band's unique blend of several musical genres. The Bacon Brothers' songs are rooted in rock and soul with laces of country and blues weaved throughout.
This summer, The Bacon Brothers released their new single "Driver" written and sung by Kevin. As one might except from the title, the relaxed summer jam is a great addition to any road or boat trip playlist. With an Americana traveling beat and Mellencamp twang, the song is an enticing tease of songs to come from their next album. Watch the music video for "Driver," here.
For more Bacon Brothers news and updates, visit BaconBros.com.
Kim Burdges
April 11, 2016
Electric Avenue: Presents Bowie - Photo Booth photos!
If you were at Park Tavern for Electric Avenue's epic Bowie night on Friday, click HERE to find your photo! Right click and "save as" to save to your computer and share your FAME. Stay tuned to Electric Avenue's website and Facebook for upcoming shows soon to be announced!
January 04, 2016
Yacht Rocking into 2016
Download your photos from Yacht Rock Revue's New Year's Eve celebration at Park Tavern. There is no better way to relive those moments your remember (and don't) from Thursday night. Get your photos here.
August 25, 2015
April 10, 2015
Yacht Rock 80s' Prom Photos!
Did you attend Yacht Rock's 80s' Prom at Park Tavern?
Find your photos here!
March 23, 2015
ATLFF 2015: I AM MICHAEL
The 2015 Atlanta Film Festival opened its 39th annual event with one of the most buzzed about indie films of the year, I Am Michael. Although the film’s star James Franco was not in attendance as scheduled, his producing partner Vince Jolivette participated in a Q&A following the screening and Franco friend, actress Abigail Spencer introduced the movie before a sold-out house at The Plaza Theatre.
I Am Michael tells the complicated true story of Michael Glatze, an outspoken homosexual, gay rights advocate who ultimately renounces that identity to become a heterosexual married, Christian pastor. Franco tackles the complex role of Glatze in one of his most layered yet understated performances to date. Zachary Quinto and Emma Roberts play his two partners throughout the different stages of Glatze’s journey; Quinto as his supportive, kind-hearted lover and Roberts as his naïve, optimistic wife. The performances throughout the film are impressive, engaging, and carry the weight of the movie.
Glatze’s real-life identity crisis casts a split personality within Michael that teeters between flat and fascinating. One of the film’s many strengths is that it lets the events of Glatze’s life unfold without an overly forced agenda; however, it’s the same lack of a motive that drains energy from potentially high-charged moments. Although it is nice that first-time director Justin Kelly allows scenes to breathe and not rush, there is not enough material or context to really build upon for a more intense impact.
Jolivette confirmed that Michael’s message is open to interruption, which is also an issue in trying to find an audience target especially due to the final scene. The ending is chilling or affirming depending on one’s personal convictions and will spark many conversations; it’s those post-viewing discussions which might be the film’s greatest impact.
Kim Burdges
March 18, 2015
2015 Atlanta Film Festival
March 20-29 marks the return of the annual Atlanta Film Festival. This year's festival is comprised with some of the most diverse, exciting, edgy, and hyped films during the ten day festival run.
Friday night, the Atlanta Film Festival will officially kick off at The Plaza Theatre with a special presentation screening of I Am Michael. Starring James Franco and Zachary Quinto, the film follows the true story of a man in a committed gay relationship who ultimately renounces his homosexuality to become a Christian pastor and marry a woman. The film's star James Franco and producer Vince Jolivette are scheduled to attend.
Although one can't go wrong in supporting the various independent film selections showcased at AFF this year, below are some of our top picks.
Big Charity: The Death of America's Oldest Hospital- Documentary about New Orleans' Charity Hospital, it's rich 300 year old history, and the crisis of public health care.
Dante's Down the Hatch- Documentary about the famed nautical Atlanta landmark, it's owner, and impact on the city.
I'll See You In My Dreams- Starring Blythe Danner and Sam Elliott, the drama charts one woman's coming of age journey in the third-act of her life.
Love and Mercy- Paul Dano and John Cusack both portray Brian Wilson, the musical mastermind beyond The Beach Boys' greatest hits, in this dramatic bio-pic.
For a full list of films, screening times, and tickets visit AtlantaFilmFestival.com.
January 27, 2015
Tony D. Price: Art Show & Benefit
Come out and support Atlanta artist Tony D. Price. Not only is Tony a fixture in the Atlanta art scene, but he is everyone's biggest fan. You can always see him out at events and music shows supporting his friends and now it's our chance to cheer for him.
Tony was recently hospitalized due to a staph infection on his spine which resulted in an evasive back operation temporarily leaving him without motor skills from the waist down. Always a fighter, Tony is in aggressive rehab to regain his skills and learn to walk again.
Join us on February 7 at Smith's Olde Bar as we raise funds and spirits for Tony's speedy (but pricey) recovery. We will have Tony's artwork for sale, raffle prizes, and all money from the night goes directly to help one of our favorite people. So come out for a night of fun, art, and to toast the one and only Tony D. Price. Suggested cover price is $5.
