Tag: Atlanta Braves
5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: June 12-18
Migos, Lil Yachty, and more at State Farm Arena, more than 200 brews at Atlanta Summer Beer Fest, and Juneteenth Weekend at Atlanta History Center.
From the baseball field to the broadcast booth, Jeff Francoeur is still knocking it out of the park
Homegrown phenom and former Atlanta Brave Jeff Francoeur starts his first season as the Braves’ lead analyst, offering commentary alongside veteran play-by-play announcer Chip Caray. A look into why he was more nervous for this job than being an MLB pro.
5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: May 15-21
Horizon Theatre Company brings NBC’s This is Us Bekah Brunstetter’s new play center stage, a mini puppetry festival at the Center for Puppetry Arts, and the Atlanta Braves annual Star Wars game.
Flashback: That one time Ted Turner coached the Braves
On May 10, 1977, Ted Turner—the budding media mogul and owner of the sad-sack Atlanta Braves—told manager Dave Bristol to take 10 days off after losing 16 games straight. Too bad Turner had no clue what he was doing.
Try as you might, you can’t beat The Freeze
In his sky blue bodysuit, Nigel Talton can outrun almost everyone in “RaceTrac’s Beat The Freeze,” at the Atlanta Braves' SunTrust Park. We interview the 28-year-old former track star about his history, Olympic dreams, and his time volunteering.
5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: March 27–April 2
Baseball season is back and you can join a watch party at The Battery Atlanta while the Braves as open their season, Jeff Dunham is bringing his "Passively Aggressive" tour to State Farm Arena, and help support local art at Candler Park Art Block.
Hurricane Florence evacuees: Atlanta says welcome with free offers and discounts
Just like when Hurricane Irma barreled into Florida this time last year, Atlanta is displaying its Southern hospitality by welcoming evacuees with open arms. Hurricane Florence evacuees, enjoy your stay in Georgia's capital with these discounts and free deals.
Monday Night Brewing agreed to host a Brian Kemp event. Outraged fans said, “Hold my beer.”
The Georgia chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business asked Monday Night Brewing to host its endorsement event of gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp. The brewery agreed. When media coverage found its way to Twitter, the reaction was swift.
Flashback: The implosion of Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium
Roughly one week after imploding the Omni to make way for Philips Arena, demolition crews laced the 32-year-old Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium with 1,250 pounds of dynamite. The site would become a parking lot for the new Turner Field.
5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: August 8-14
Get ready to shake, shake, shake with Taylor Swift at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, laugh with A-list comedians Dave Chappelle and Jon Stewart, and head to the Braves vs. Brewers game to celebrate Alumni Weekend with Bobby Cox, Tom Glavine, and Chipper Jones.
