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SunTrust Park – the Atlanta Braves' new home

Today is a big day for Atlanta – the Braves are kicking off their season in the new SunTrust stadium! We are excited to head to the game and cheer on our home-town team!

Here are 7 Numbers to know as the Braves light up the new field (as reported by USA Today):

  1. $400 million in public funds when toward the construction of the ballpark
  2. $1.1 billion is the estimated cost of the entire project, including the ballpark and the adjacent entertainment district, dubbed The Battery Atlanta
  3. 7:35 pm is the start time for weekday night games {due to Atlanta traffic}
  4. 41,149 is the apacity of SunTrust Park, down from almost 50,000 at Turner Field
  5. 15 is the capacity for the rooftop cabanas available for rental before every game
  6. 300 is the number of Braves-themed art pieces throughout the ballpark
  7. 5% alcohol by volume of Chopsecutioner Ale, a brew aged atop wood from real Mizuno baseball bats

I had to wear this dress to work today because it always makes me think of baseball! The stripes, heavy fabric and tie-up detail are what give it the vibe. It’s from Madewell and they are having an awesome sale through the weekend, shop my favorites below or here!
madewell spring sale

 

10th Annual Doggies on the Catwalk Set for May 6th
Doggies on the Catwalk and its philanthropic founder, E. Vincent Martinez of fashionado, are once again set to present an unforgettable evening of fashion, cocktails, bites, and four-legged friends – all for a great cause. On Saturday, May 6, 2017 beginning at 7 p.m., the tenth annual event will descend upon the stylish Shops Buckhead Atlanta where some of Atlanta’s most notable personalities will don the latest trends with loving pups in tow, benefiting Canine Assistants, a non-profit organization which trains and provides service dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities or other special needs. Past models have included Monica Kaufman Pearson, Q100’s Bert Weiss, Rob Marciano ABC News/ET, Tracye Hutchins of CBS Atlanta, Christine Pullara of Atlanta & Co., Evelyn Mims of WXIA TV, Actress Sharon Conley, Actress Catherine Dyer, Modern Luxury’s D’Anne Cagle Heckert, RHOA’s Cynthia Bailey, from the Falcons Coy Wire & Brian Finneran and Cynthia & Molly from Lifetime’s Double Divas.

Doggies on the Catwalk 2017

Celebrate Patio Season with TWO urban licks & Creature Comforts This Saturday, April 15th
Beer lovers can kick off Easter weekend with TWO urban licks and Creature Comforts as they host an all-day bash to celebrate patio season this Saturday, April 15, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A local favorite in the Old Fourth Ward, partygoers are invited to join TWO urban licks and enjoy live music, a backyard BBQ and oyster roast, while sipping on favorites and newly released craft brews by Creature Comforts Brewing Company. The event is free to attend with purchase of food and/or beverage.

Saturday, April 15, 2017
All Day, beginning at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE,  Atlanta, GA 30306
www.twourbanlicks.com

two urban licks atlanta
Fire in 4th Festival Ignites for the 3rd Year
Paying homage to the historic Great Atlanta Fire of 1917, which devastated the Old Fourth Ward, the festival celebrates its heritage with a never-before-seen interactive installation of the 100-year history of Boulevard, over 30 live, local performances by musicians, dancers and artists, fire games, sculptures and performers, history presentations, food, drink and more. Open to all ages and free to attend, all proceeds from Fire in the 4th will benefit the Old Fourth Ward Business Association.
Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 3 to 11 p.m.
www.fireinthe4th.com
Photo by Steve Eberhart
Chastain Horse Park Derby Day 2017
Food and beverages  |  Live and silent auctions  |  Live music  |  Lawn and casino games | Live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby on big screen TVs … purchase tickets online
Have a great weekend and Happy Easter!
xo,
southern blogger

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