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THE MAN WHO ATE NEW ORLEANS in ATL

This Wednesday, August 28, walk the red carpet in support of an amazing documentary created by local Atlantans. The Man Who Ate New Orleans will make its world theatrical premiere at The Plaza Theatre this week. Tickets are only $15 and all proceeds go towards rebuilding New Orleans homes affected by Hurricane Katrina.

The Man Who Ate New Orleans chronicles a pastor from New York, who moved to New Orleans post- Katrina, set a personal goal to eat at every restaurant in the city, and along the way he and his small church rebuilt over 500 homes. Directed by Michael Dunaway (former Mixtape Atlanta contributor) with collaboration from Morgan Spurlock, The Man Who Ate New Orleans is a moving documentary that will resonate with the whole family. Don't miss the opportunity to be one of the first to see it in theatres.

Purchase tickets to the premiere screening here. All ages are welcome. Red carpet is at 7pm with movie starting at 7:30pm.

Rain, Revival, and Rock

Downpour showers and flood warnings couldn't stop Yacht Rock Revue and their list of special guests from sailing into Chastain Park Amphitheater for their annual revival on July 20. The band's trademark precision also translated to the skies, because when they took the stage a little after 8:30pm the rain stopped and the dance floor began to dry.

Yacht Rock Schooner got the party started under the veil of drizzle to serenade the brave poncho wearers and rain delayed crowd. Atlanta's own Starbuck reunited for a special performance and quick set before the classic Yacht Rock troop took the stage.

For nearly two hours, Yacht Rock Revue was joined by original yacht rockers including Bobby Kimball (lead singer of Toto), Bill Champlin formerly Of Chicago, Jeff Carlisi (.38 Special), Robbie Dupree, Elliot Lurie (Looking Glass), and Walter Egan. After hours of shuffling, dancing, duets, harmonies, and nonstop performing the night culminated in a showstopping finale of "Lido" featuring all generations of yacht rockers.

Checkout photos from the show and crowd, here.