BaconFest Returns to Dad's Garage this Saturday

17TH ANNUAL BACONFEST RETURNS TO DAD’S GARAGE THEATRE THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017

Atlanta’s Favorite Celebration of Bacon, Beer, Booths, and Boisterous Hijinks - Proceeds Benefiting Dad's Garage Theatre Company

A fixture in the Atlanta community, Dad’s Garage Theatre’s 17th annual BaconFest will combine troughs upon troughs of cold beer and sizzlin' bacon with hilarious carnival games like a hobo wine tasting, naughty face painting, and a flip cup tournament manned by the best improvisers in the city.  Selling out every year, all proceeds benefit Dad’s Garage - a nonprofit theatre group that engages, cultivates and inspires artists and audiences alike by producing innovative, scripted and improvised works that are recognized locally, nationally and internationally for being undeniably awesome. 

TICKETS: 

Bottomless Bacon (Starting at $50, online, $55 gate): Admission to the festival, unlimited game playing, and unlimited beer (Pale Ale, Tropical Torpedo, Otra Vez, Summerfest, and Miller Lite) and bacon.

Go WHOLE HOG! (Starting at $95, online, $100 gate): Bottomless Bacon Benefits, Access to VIP Room, Wider Selection of Beer (All the bottomless beers as well as Side Car and Big Foot), Access to a literal Whole Hog, and an April Loyalty Card that gives you free Dad's Garage shows for the month of April.

Depending upon availability, tickets can be purchased at the door. Pricing is subject to increase. The event will be held no matter rain or shine for ages 21 and up. There is no parking for this event and attendees are encouraged to take a safe-ride option. For more information, directions or to purchase tickets visit www.dadsgarage.com or call 404.523.3141. 

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Help Animals in Need With Your Old Mascara Wands

Your favorite mascara dries out, now what? Your first reaction might be to throw it away, but think again. You can now put your old mascara wands to good use and the best part, it benefits animals!

The Appalachian Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina has asked for donations before the opening of a new facility for injured and orphaned animals. Among these items includes clean mascara wands. They are extremely useful to help remove fly eggs and larva from the fur of animals and this is because the bristles are so close together. In order to clean the wands, simply run them under hot water, clean them with soap and mail them to the Appalachian Wild address. 

For full details on this article, visit POPSUGAR.

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Chanel Emojis: So Chic

Chanel has launched emoji stickers and they are so chic! They are a most glamorous download and are now available at the Apple App Store. Texting is becoming more stylish and fun with these Chanel iconic logos as seen in Chanel's AW 2017 collection presented by Karl Lagerfeld.

Now you can wear pink everyday along with the new Chanel Rouge Coco Gloss. Learn when to use these iconic emoji stickers on W Magazine. 

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Meet & Greet with the Service Dogs from Doggies on the Catwalk

(l-r) Tracye Hutchins, Michelle Crosland, Alex Myvett, Ashley Daniele, Corey Danga, Rebecca Walden, E. Vincent Martinez, Alex Page. [photos by David Scott Photography]

Last weekend, a small group of models walking in the 10th Annual Doggies on the Catwalk, met Grace Murphy and myself at the Canine Assistants farm. [We] wanted everyone to meet the amazing doggies... these service dogs and future service dogs that are just so wonderful.. but of course, we all got a massive case of puppy fever! Look through the slide show below and you'll see why!

Corey Dangar & Roch

Doggies on the Catwalk

Grace Murphy, Roch and models.

Grace Murphy & Roch

mom & puppies

These precious puppies were 1 day old!

On walking tour of Canine Assistants

We had to stop and take pics with donkey!

Playful puppies

Corey Dangar, Alex Page & Tracye Hutchins

Alex Myvett & her daughter will both be walking together in Doggies on the Catwalk

Puppy kisses with Rebecca Walden

Michelle Crosland

Puppies' first selfie!

Bark Fifth Ave's Ashley Daniele & Corey

Yes, I'm in love!

E. Vincent Martinez

Alex & Vincent

Future service dogs

and there are horses too...

I felt it was important for models to get a tour of Canine Assistants, meet their dogs and learn from Grace about their mission. While Doggies on the Catwalk is a fun time, our cause runs much deeper than fashion and cocktails. Understanding the role of service dogs and how they help, improve and impact lives gave models a better perspective about their own role in respect to Doggies on the Catwalk.

If you haven't purchased your tickets for Doggies on the Catwalk on May 6 at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta OR you simply wish to make a donation, just click on the button below. 

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NOISETRADE AND PLEDGEMUSIC ANNOUNCE FINAL LINEUP FOR ‘FRYEDAYS’™ MARCH 16 & 17, 2017

Two Days, Two Stages, and Over 20 Artists to Perform at The Blackheart in Austin, Texas

Hurray For The Riff Raff, Chicano Batman, Brent Cobb, Major and the Monbacks, Alice Jemima, Cory Branan and Baskery Join Lineup

Curated by NoiseTrade and PledgeMusic, FRYEDAYS™, the buzz worthy two-day party created by The Frye Company, returns Thursday March 16 and Friday 17, 2017 to The Blackheart in downtown Austin, TX. Held during the South by Southwest Music Festival, the back-to-back day parties have added several marquee artists to the lineup, including: Hurray For The Riff Raff; Chicano Batman; Brent Cobb; Major and the Monbacks; Alice Jemima; Cory Branan; and Baskery. Previously announced artists include: Banditos; Christopher Paul Stelling; Future Thieves; Knox Hamilton; The Molochs; Muddy Magnolias; Nicole Atkins; Rainbow Kitten Surprise; River Whyless; Ron Gallo; Sara Watkins; Slow Dancer; The Weeks; The Whiskey Gentry; and The Wild Reeds. The Frye Company recently introduced the FRYEDAYS™ music series at its Nashville flagship store with A Thousand Horses, which will be ongoing at that location.

Free and open to the public, doors at The Blackheart open at 11:30 a.m. on both Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17, 2017.  The Blackheart is located at 86 Rainey Street Austin, TX  78701. Visit blackheartbar.com for more information. To RSVP visit http://2017.do512.com/fryedays.

Music lovers can visit The Frye Company’s newly opened Austin flagship store featuring retail exclusives and signature footwear and accessories for men and women at Domain Northside at 11701 Domain Blvd., Suite 154, Austin, TX 78758.

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PUMA ANNOUNCES BIG SEAN AS NEW CREATIVE COLLABORATOR AND GLOBAL AMBASSADOR

Global Sports Brand PUMA has partnered with cultural influencer, Grammy nominated, multi-platinum recording artist, Big Sean, as their new Creative Collaborator and Global Ambassador. Partnering with the accomplished artist expands the brand’s roster of partners that lend their creativity and give inspiration to PUMA’s lifestyle product range.

Big Sean will be working alongside PUMA's team to design an exclusive collection that’s set to release in Spring 2018.  Included in the new partnership, we will see Big Sean as the face of the next PUMA Classics campaign this summer.  Before that comes to fruition, he will represent the brand utilizing styles from their Classics line – from the iconic PUMA Suede and Clyde to the forever fly T7 Track Jacket and Pant. PUMA will also be supporting Sean in his upcoming “I Decided.” Summer tour where the Brand is a sponsor.

Adam Petrick, PUMA’s Global Director for Brand Marketing remarks about the partnership, “We are thrilled to have Big Sean on board. Anyone who's followed him throughout his career will know that his talent goes beyond music. His passion for creativity and individuality is very strong. We’ve already kicked off the design process with Sean and we’re glad to see a fusion of his unique style and PUMA’s sports heritage coming through. We’re very pleased to welcome Sean to the PUMA family.”

Note: Apparel and sneakers worn by Sean in the photo are custom-made and not part of the collaborative collection with PUMA.

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Porsche Design Sport by adidas unveils the Limited Edition All Black UltraBOOST

Porsche Design Sport by adidas launches a limited edition iteration of the iconic PDS UltraBOOST, now available for the first time in a powerful yet sophisticated all black model.

Pairing the functional design of Porsche Design with ground-breaking performance technology from adidas, the aspirational sneaker represents the best in engineered luxury footwear. Offering a sneaker that is both a casual style statement and a performance-orientated running shoe, the limited edition sneaker, which marks the tenth anniversary of the collaboration between premium-lifestyle brand Porsche Design and sports brand adidas, is guaranteed to turn heads this season.

Jacques Chassaing, Senior Design Director Porsche Design Sport by adidas said, “This is an exciting development of adidas’ most celebrated and loved running shoe. After the widespread success of the all white silhouette last April, the natural next step was to engineer an all black iteration for our style-conscious consumer. Thanks to new advances in BOOSTTM design and manufacturing, we were able to engineer this iconic piece in core black while preserving key comfort-enhancing and performance elements as well as our signature aspirational aesthetic.”

The revolutionary BOOSTTM boasts a foam midsole that delivers supreme comfort while energy-returning properties keep every step charged with light, fast energy. The sturdy rubber outer-sole, engineered with Stretchweb technology and Torsion System, delivers stability and grip without sacrificing ground feel, while a seamless lining delivers increased comfort and reduced skin irritation. Comfort is further enhanced by a delicate, airy spacer-mesh upper and soft, pin-perforated leather for a truly luxurious ride.

Pair this stand-out sneaker with two elevated Porsche Design Sport by adidas essentials for the ultimate in luxurious yet casual elegance. The sporty SWEAT HOODIE is an indulgent leisure piece crafted from a lightweight performance fabric that maximises breathability. Finally, the refined, comfortable SWEAT PANT, updated this season with a slim, modern cut, and made from a soft, moisture-wicking stretch fabric is the perfect leisure companion to complete the sophisticated sports-luxe look.

In a final statement of characteristic exclusivity, the all black UltraBOOST is available in limited numbers from March 01, 2017 at key Porsche Design Sport by adidas retailers, Porsche Design Stores worldwide and online at adidas.com/porschedesignsport and porsche-design.com.

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