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An ELF'n Good Time

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is to singing loud for all to hear." -ELF

One of our favorite Mixtape Atlanta photo booth elves and Aerobics Cube members, Niki Wing, is trying to bring some cinematic holiday cheer to The Plaza Theatre. Similar to Buddy the Elf's quest to journey through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and the Lincoln Tunnel to find his dad; Niki is on a quest to get her favorite movie- ELF- on the big screen for a one-night only event.

Celebrate the Holiday Season with Elf at The Plaza Theatre on December 18 at 7:30PM. This screening is open to the public and tickets are only $10, but this event will ONLY happen if you purchase your ticket before December 9, so don't delay! Purchase tickets here! Dressing in your most ridiculous holiday attire and quoting along with the film are encouraged.

The Gift of Song

Since the start of Mixtape Atlanta's annual holiday show X-Mix, we have been extremely blessed to have the participation of James Hall and The Futura Bold every year in some form. To keep things festive, we always ask X-Mix performers to play at least one holiday song. Last year the real treat was having James Hall create his own and perform it onstage with various Atlanta musicians, including members of The Futura Bold.

Although we can't wait to see the full band onstage again at Smith's Olde Bar on December 8, The Futura Bold have recorded the song Hall debuted last year at X-Mix! We could not be more honored to premiere and release the original holiday song, "Last of the Year," right here on Mixtape Atlanta. You all can thank the band for making it free.

Free download "Last of the Year" here!

Don't miss The Futura Bold onstage for X-Mix 2012 at Smith's Olde Bar on December 8 with The District Attorneys, Aerobics Cube, Rick Brantley, Lauren St. Jane, and Carly Kane. Purchase advanced tickets here! All proceeds from X-Mix benefit Songs For Kids Foundation. The Futura Bold are also huge supporters of Songs For Kids and every year have performed some of the most memorable performances at the foundation's annual benefit, 500 Songs For Kids.

Check out two of our favorite 500 Songs performances from The Futura Bold below.

Winter Wonder Jam 2012

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Atlantic Station with the lights, Santa Claus in residence, and the festive tunes. Now things are about to get a whole lot more merry and bright!

This Saturday, Bowe Inc. and Atlantic Station present Winter Wonder Jam. The special month long concert series brings national and local artists to the Atlantic Station Central Park Stage every Saturday from December 1- 22.

Justin Townes Earle is headlining the first showcase on December 1 with support from John McCauley of Deer Tick and Seven Handle Sideshow. Earle has charmed audiences from Carnegie Hall to The Late Show with David Letterman with his infectious mixture of blues, country, and Americana, and Atlantic Station is next under his spell.

Winter Wonder Jam is an all ages event. Advanced tickets are available for only $10 from Ticket Alternative. If available, same day tickets will be $15 at venue. Doors open at 5:30PM and the music starts at 6:30PM.

Stay tuned to Mixtape Atlanta for weekly Winter Wonder Jam updates!

Uber Exciting X-Mix News

X-Mix 2012 is almost here and we have some exciting news. Uber is joining the party!

Uber is a mobile app that allows you to request a private black car at the touch of a button, offering you the luxury to ride in comfortable style and class. Simply download the app from iTunes or GooglePlay (you can also Uber from your BlackBerry), set up an account, and you are ready to travel in high holiday fashion! Your private driver will arrive in 10 minutes, and cash is unnecessary because your credit card gets charged automatically for your all-inclusive ride.

Since Uber wants to make sure you're merry and safe- while imbibing in all those Whynatte drinks- they are offering a special promotion to all X-Mixers!

NEW Uber riders will receive $10 off 2 rides, to and from Smith's Olde Bar. All you need to do to redeem this offer is to enter the promotion code "UberXMix12" before you request your first Uber.

EXISTING Uber riders will receive 20% off 2 rides (up to a max of $10 off each ride) to and from Smith's Olde Bar when they enter the code "XMixUber" before they request their first Uber. This offer is only valid on rides *requested* between 12/8 5pm - 12/9 3am. Check out Uber Atlanta's pricing page before you ride!

Uber-ing is easy! Just visit http://bit.ly/oamv3N for step-by-step instructions on requesting a car, and http://bit.ly/P1eNp8 for details on applying promotion codes. If you have any questions, please send them to [email protected].

The Stuffing Details

Thanksgiving might be tomorrow night, but The Stuffing is being served early at tonight's SOLD-OUT Favorite Gentlemen showcase. For the third year in a row, the local label has created the opportunity to see their artists as well as others under one roof at Center Stage's three venues. It's an indie-rock feast! But like any good buffet (even the musical ones), make sure to pace yourself. Below is the detailed schedule of tonight's band lineup and set-times.

X-Mix 2012 Revealed

Don't stay home alone on Saturday, December 8. Party with us at Smith's Olde Bar for X-Mix 2012! Mixtape Atlanta's annual holiday bash is returning for the fourth year and we are extremely excited about this year's line-up.

Atlanta rock bands The Futura Bold and The District Attorneys will headline this year with "warm-up" support from the spandex clad Aerobics Cube. Rick Brantley, Lauren St. Jane, and Carly Kane will also be performing special holiday selections.

Cover is $10 plus two cans; all proceeds benefit Songs for Kids Foundation and the canned goods are being collected for Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Doors are at 9PM and the fun starts at 9:30PM with a festive Whynatte toast! We are thrilled to have our favorite local, latte pusher joining us again as the sponsor of this event. Also, don't forget to take your photo in the Mixtape Atlanta photo booth to capture all of the night's fun.

Purchase tickets here!

Sneak Peek at ANNA KARENINA

Academy Award winning writer, Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love), is bringing Leo Tolstoy's classic to the big screen. Directed by Joe Wright and starring Keira Knightly and Jude Law, Anna Karenina is an epic love story set against beautiful and complex Imperial Russia.

Anna Karenina opens in Atlanta theatres on November 21, but Mixtape Atlanta wants to give you the chance to time travel back to 1874 Russia at a special screening on Tuesday, November 20 at Landmark Midtown cinema. Send us an email with your favorite romantic movie in the the subject line to [email protected]. All winners will be notified on Friday, November 16.

Save the Date: X-Mix 2012

This is it! Don't get scared now.

Mixtape Atlanta's annual holiday bash X-Mix is back and we are shaking things up. This year the party is moving up to Saturday, December 8, and to a new location: Smith's Olde Bar. Whynatte is joining the fun again as the show sponsor and we are elated over the musical lineup, which will be released soon.

Cover will be $10 at the door with all proceeds benefiting Songs for Kids Foundation. Make sure to leave the kids home (alone) since it is 18+, and start practicing your best Kevin McCallister scream for the Mixtape Atlanta photo booth.

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