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SUMMARY:Black Dot Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:For vendor/sponsorship inquiries contact 470-500-6596 \n\n\n\n\nARTIST SIGNUP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeekly Lineup:\n\n\n\n\n1st Thursday: \n\n\n\n2nd Thursday: Black Mic Open Mic hosted by Beef & Jollof\n\n\n\n3rd Thursday: Black Mic Open Mic hosted by Beef & Jollof\n\n\n\n4th Thursday:\n\n\n\n5th Thursday (When Available): 5th Dimensional Thursday hosted by Nafis “Maqisapa” Sabir\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to the most vibrant and uplifting open mic night experience you will find in Metro Atlanta! This weekly event\, held in the City of Lithonia\, is specifically designed to showcase the exceptional talents of Black singers\, dancers\, rappers\, poets\, instrumentalists\, and storytellers from Stonecrest\, Stone Mountain\, Decatur\, Conyers\, Stockbridge\, and all over Georgia \n\n\n\nIf you’re looking for a place to connect with like-minded individuals\, be inspired by phenomenal performances\, and experience the power of Black artists\, this is the event for you. Come out and join us for a night of electrifying energy\, breathtaking talent\, and unforgettable memories. this is the event for you. Come out and join us for a night of electrifying energy\, breathtaking talent\, and unforgettable memories.Open Mics at Black Dot are always Good Vibes. It is a Safe Space for Artists to Express Themselves freely\, and to create and collaborate. Welcome to the most vibrant and uplifting open mic night experience you can find in Metro Atlanta! This weekly event\, held in the City of Lithonia\, is specifically designed to showcase the exceptional talents of Black singers\, dancers\, rappers\, poets\, instrumentalists\, and storytellers from Stonecrest\, Stone Mountain\, Decatur\, Conyers\, Stockbridge\, and all over Georgia If you’re looking for a place to connect with like-minded individuals\, be inspired by phenomenal performances\, and experience the power of Black artist\, this is the event for you. Come out and join us for a night of electrifying energy\, breathtaking talent\, and unforgettable memories. this is the event for you. Come out and join us for a night of electrifying energy\, breathtaking talent\, and unforgettable memories.
URL:https://visitakoma.com/event/black-dot-open-mic-night-2/
LOCATION:Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store\, 6984 Main St\,\, Lithonia\, GA\, 30058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Open Mic,Spoken Word
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SUMMARY:BDCC Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:COFFEEHOUSE CHESS CLUB (CASUAL CHESS SESSIONS) \n\n\n\nOpen Chess Sessions for people who play casually. Weekday meet-up where you can find friendly people who seek to play informal (casual) chess\, also referred to as ‘Coffee House Chess’. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned chess master\, you’re welcome to join in the fun.
URL:https://visitakoma.com/event/bdcc-chess-club/
LOCATION:Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store\, 6984 Main St\,\, Lithonia\, GA\, 30058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chess,Community,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Melodic Moments
DESCRIPTION:Join us each Saturday morning for our live Melodic Moments featuring Atlanta’s local musicians. Each week we will feature a different artist while you listen and have a great cup of coffee or organic tea.
URL:https://visitakoma.com/event/melodic-moments/
LOCATION:Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store\, 6984 Main St\,\, Lithonia\, GA\, 30058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesday - Black Healing Circle
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URL:https://visitakoma.com/event/wellness-wednesday-black-healing-circle/
LOCATION:Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store\, 6984 Main St\,\, Lithonia\, GA\, 30058\, United States
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk Community Chats
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Talk Community Chats are community gatherings where we bring new parents together with doulas\, lactation consultants\, and other caregivers in order to offer families education and support\, free of charge\, around safe sleep and breastfeeding Drop by to chat plus recieve complimentary supplies like diapers and sleep sacks! These chats will be held monthly from April to August on the third Saturday of every month from 2:00-4:00 pm.
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SUMMARY:Screen on the Green and Entrepreneur Expo
DESCRIPTION:Vendor registration information\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMayor Jazzmin Cobble\, Stonecrest City Council\, and the City of Stonecrest Parks & Recreation Department are excited to host the fifth annual Screen on the Green & Entrepreneur Expo! We invite you to bring the family and your lawn chairs for a day of fun in the sun! Enjoy music\, along with children’s activities\, and a family-friendly movie showing at dusk. \n\n\n\nWHO: Mayor Jazzmin Cobble\, Stonecrest City Council\, and the City of Stonecrest Parks & Recreation DepartmentWHAT: Fifth Annual Screen on the Green and Entrepreneur ExpoWHEN: Saturday\, September 21\, 2024 | 4PM – 9PMWHERE: Southeast Athletic Complex | 5845 Hillvale Road\, Stonecrest\, GA 30038PARKING INFORMATION: Due to limited parking at Southeast Athletic Complex\, additional off-site parking and shuttles will be available for this event.VENDOR INFORMATION: Click here for additional details.
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LOCATION:Southeast Athletic Complex\, 5845 Hillsvale Rd\, Lithonia\,\, Georgia\, 30058\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vendor Registraton
DESCRIPTION:Rules and Instructions for Set Up\n\n\n\nYou hereby certify that you have read the rules and instructions for setup in its entiirety and fully agree to abide by the rules\, terms and conditions stated herein. You also agree to indemnify\, defend and hold harmless\, Black Dot Cultural Center and the City of Stonecrest\, including its officers\, directors\, employees\, agents and /or volunteers\, from any and all demands\, claims or liability of any nature\, caused by or arising out of the performance of this agreement. This application is hereby made according to the requirements of the code of ordinances City of Stonecrest Georgia for permission to vend in a specific place exhibiting wares and selling them in the designated time frame of the event organizer. \n\n\n\n\nNO FOOD VENDORS\n\n\n\nVendor Fee of $100.00 must be made by 12:00 pm September 19\, 2024.Applications. are on a first come first serve basis.\n\n\n\nVendors Set Up 11:30 am – 2:30 pm on day of the event.\n\n\n\nAll cars must be off the field by 2:30 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS.\n\n\n\nCars will not be allowed on the field for breakdown until guests have left.\n\n\n\nEach vendor will receive a 10 x 10 white tent\, a 6 ft table\, and 2 chairs (No Tablecloth).\n\n\n\nVendors will be assigned spaces upon arrival. Tents cannot be moved.\n\n\n\nVendors must maintain a clean and organized booth throughout the event. All trash and debris must be properlydisposed of in designated areas.\n\n\n\nVendors must not sell any illegal or counterfeit items. Any items found to be in violation of this rule will beimmediately confiscated.\n\n\n\nVendors must not play music or make any noise that disturbs nearby vendors or event attendees. Any music or noise must be kept at a reasonable volume.\n\n\n\nVendors must not block or obstruct any pathways or walkways.\n\n\n\nVendors must be respectful and courteous to all event staff\, attendees\, and fellow vendors.\n\n\n\nVendors must adhere to all parking and traffic regulations in the event area.\n\n\n\nFailure to comply with any of these rules may result in removal from the event and revocation of the vendor permit.
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SUMMARY:Soul Cleansing Sound Bath
DESCRIPTION:Come experience the soothing vibrations of a crystal bowl sound healing session. Let harmonious sounds wash over your body and melt the stress away. \n\n\n\nPlease wear comfortable clothing and bring a small pillow for your comfort.
URL:https://visitakoma.com/event/soul-cleansing-sound-bath/
LOCATION:Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store\, 6984 Main St\,\, Lithonia\, GA\, 30058\, United States
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