It has long been known that the two most conducive substances for creativity are alcohol and pancake syrup, so any event that combines the two is a no brainer. The Pancakes & Booze Art Show brings its brand of creative celebration to more than 35 cities across the globe, and is swinging into ATL this weekend.
Guests can drink to heart's content with more than 100 up-and-coming local artists, and jam to live music by local DJs. They’re even doing body painting. Just don’t call us when awoken hungover and blue skinned like a rejected extra from Avatar. Did we mention the pancakes are free? Fri., July 13. Georgia Railroad Freight Depot, 65 Martin Luther King Jr. For those who never miss a new comic book day but regularly forget to pay their water bill, Atlanta Comic Con is the place to be this weekend.
Geeks from all corners of the multiverse descend upon Atlanta for a three-day celebration of comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, and whatever else the nerdy heart desires. Comic creator signings, sales, and cosplay contests round out the activities for the weekend, along with celebrity Meet and Greets by Sean Astin ( The Lord of the Rings), Nichelle Nichols ( Star Trek: The Original Series), Matthew Lewis ( Harry Potter), and Sean Young ( Blade Runner), and more. Cosplay isn't required, but wouldn't you feel naked without it? Fri.; 10 a.m.-midnight.
Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Georgia World Congress Center Hall C1, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd N.W. Actor and comedian Erik Griffin brings abrasive observational comedy to The Punchline on Friday. Purse clutchers beware — nothing and no one is sacred, according to Griffin anyways. The more chill-minded will recognize Griffin from the role of Montez on Comedy Central’s “Workaholics”, a beloved show that just wrapped up its seventh and final season.
Griffin recently released debut televised comedy special, “The Ugly Truth”, so this set is sure to be chock full of fresh, funny material. Fri., July 13. The Punchline, 3652 Roswell Road N.E.
The inaugural Atlanta African American Book Festival shines a light on the often underappreciated works of African American authors, as well connecting them with the readers who make their work possible. More than 70 authors from various genres will be in attendance, providing writing workshops, book sales and signings, panel discussions, and live readings. The festival is free of charge, so avid readers should definitely make it a part of weekend festivities.
Sat., July 14. Georgia State University, 55 Gilmer St. Capital Suite. Earth Day may have been a few months ago, but every day is a good day to show some love to Mother Earth. Join Trees Atlanta and Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy for Forest Restoration Volunteer Day, held monthly.
The organizations are putting in work to ensure local parks remain pristine and beautiful. Trees Atlanta will provide supplies, and volunteers are encouraged to bring closed-toed shoes, gloves, and a tree huggin’ attitude. Sat., July 14. Atlanta Memorial Park, 650 Wesley Drive.
Art curator Katherine Jentleson leads a guided tour of Outliers and American Vanguard Art, an exhibit cataloging the unsung works of more than 200 self-taught American artists. Attendees can explore Howard Finster’s exhibit, Paradise Garden, alongside Tina Cox (executive director of Paradise Garden) and Merrie and Dan Boone (Curator of Folk Art). Paradise Garden features 46,000 pieces of art from different mediums, covering the gamut of subjects from the Southern Baptist experience, pop culture deities like Elvis, and U.F.O’s. 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sat., July 14. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St.
Second Self Beer Co. Is dropping its latest summertime treat: Havana Night. And to celebrate, they’re throwing a Havana Night Block Party.
TBooze shall flow in abundance, and Second Self Beer Co. Sweetens the deal by providing cigars from Trinity Cigar Co. And a classic car show.
The brewery will extend hours for the event, staying open until 10 p.m. So attendees can spend Saturday night the American way: Drunk. 2:30-10:30 p.m. Second Self Beer Company, 1317 Logan Circle N.W. In 1993, a small group of African American female photographers met in Atlanta to discuss the best spread artistic message, and thus, sistagraphy was born. Now, more than 25 years later, the sistas’ reunite to celebrate creativity and uplift artistic voice through an exhibition titled The Silver Lens: Sistagraphy Celebrates Arts and Activism. Hosted by the Auburn Avenue Research Library, the event will feature works by a variety of artists and panel discussions concerning activism and the future of women in photography.
Sun., July 15. Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, 101 Auburn Ave.
Looking for a break from the headache-inducing CGI chaos of summer movie season? Why not take a trip back to 1988. Oh, how the ‘80s were a much simpler time, when a pre-insanity Roseanne had just hit the airwaves and America only had to worry about one George Bush.
Precious natural resource Tom Hanks had a breakout year as well, staring in Penny Marshall’s Big, Now playing at Regal Cinema in Atlantic Station for two nights. Thirty years later and there are still plenty of laughs in this age-changing comedy. So, maybe offer this to the kids as an alternative to seeing Incredibles 2 for the third time. Or just leave the kids at home and enjoy the nostalgia trip solo.
Sun., July 15. Regal Atlantic Station Stadium 18, 261 19th St.
Taking its name from the 1978 comedy cult classic, the Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival is now in its 10th year and shows no sign of stopping anytime soon. For a few short hours this Sunday, the humble tomato will be rightfully elevated to celebrity status, and that alone might be worth celebrating.
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Atlanta chefs will be serving up a myriad of dishes starring the tomato, complemented by tomato-based drinks from local mixologists, and live music from G. Love and Special Sauce. All proceeds from the event go toward Georgia Organics, a farm-to-table non-profit dedicated to connecting Georgia farmers with Georgia families.
Hopefully, through attending the everlasting question of whether a tomato is a vegetable or fruit will be answered, but either way it should be a great time. Westside Provisions District, 1198 Howell Mill Road.
Play outside while you have a chance to soak up the sun! ARTICLES + – Morning Chalk Up CrossFit WOD for Friday 8/10 “CHELSEA” (Fitness) every minute on the minute for 30 minutes: 5 pullups 10 pushups 15 squats or “MEREDITH” (Performance) every minute on the minute for 30 minutes: 5 HSPU 10 pistols, alternating 15 pullups Post score to whiteboard! Olympic Weightlifting WOD – Week 2/4, Day 3/3 muscle clean clean pull + hang clean + clean clean pull + clean variation clean pull rack jerk Powerlifting WOD – Week 2/4, Day 3/3 strict press deadlift Dimel deadlift Sumo Romanian deadlift Romanian deadlift midline CrossFit WOD for Saturday 8/11 You Go, I Go 10 1:00 rounds: 25 air squats max clean & jerks, 70/49kg Take at least 2:00 to rest between attempts. Post score (total C&J) to whiteboard! CrossFit WOD for Sunday 8/12 for time: 1.5 mile run 100 wall ball, 20/14 lbs 50 burpees 25 bar muscle-up Post time to whiteboard! Comments comments.
. singles chronology ' (2011) ' Cheers (Drink to That)' (2011) ' (2011) Music video on ' Cheers (Drink to That)' is a song recorded by Barbadian recording artist, from her fifth studio album, (2010). The song impacted US and radio on August 2, 2011, as the seventh and final single released from Loud. The song was written by, Corey Gibson, and, while production of the song was completed by Harr and Jackson under their stage name,. The song also contains samples from Lavigne's song ',' which is featured on her debut album (2002). Lyrically, 'Cheers (Drink to That)' is a party-drinking song, with multiple references to drinking alcohol, including. The song has received positive reviews from, who praised the interpolation of Lavigne's 'I'm with You' and also commented that it would be a successful club song due to its lyrical content.
'Cheers (Drink to That)' peaked inside the top ten in New Zealand and Australia, and charted at numbers 5 and 6, respectively. The song also peaked at number 7 on the US chart, becoming the singer's nineteenth top ten song on the chart. The for the song, directed by and Ciara Pardo, shows footage of Rihanna on tour and different activities during her homecoming trip to Barbados. 'Cheers (Drink to That)' was included on the of the (2011).
'Cheers' samples ' by from her 2002 album. Rihanna first announced that 'Cheers (Drink to That)' would be the next single to be released from Loud via her official account, when she tweeted to celebrity internet that his 'favourite song' from the album would become the next single. Computer zawgyi keyboard free download free. The song was sent to and radio in the United States on August 2, 2011. 'Cheers (Drink to That)' was written by hip hop production duo, Stacey Barthe, Corey Gibson, and, and the main vocal track(s) were produced by Makeba Riddick, while its instrumental & backing vocal track(s) was produced by Harr and Jackson under their stage name,. In an interview with in late 2010, Rihanna spoke of how 'Cheers (Drink to That)' was one of her favorite songs on the album, saying 'I love that song 'Cheers'. That is one of my favorite songs on the album.
It makes you feel like celebrating. It gives you a great feeling inside, like you want to go out and have a drink. People can't wait for the weekend.' Also in an interview with MTV News in late 2010, Avril Lavigne spoke about being included on the song, saying, 'It was really exciting because 'I'm With You' is one of my favorite songs that I've done, I always love performing it.' 'Cheers (Drink to That)' is a and song. It contains samples of Lavigne's song ', which is featured on her album (2002). According to the digital music sheet published at musicnotes.com, the song is written in the key of and is set in with a moderated hip-hop.
Rihanna's vocal range in the song spans from the low note of 3 to the high note of 4. Lyrically, 'Cheers (Drink to That)' is a party-drinking song, which is exemplified by the verse 'Life's too short to be sittin' around miserable/ People are gonna talk whether you're doin' bad or good/ Don't let the bastards get you down/ Turn it around with another round.' According to Ryan Dombal of, the lyrics sum up the general sentiment of Loud and there's no tabloid back story, as it was in most cases on her previous release (2009). A 26-second sample of 'Cheers (Drink to That)', a pop rock song which samples Avril Lavigne's 'I'm with You' Problems playing this file? Upon its release as a single, 'Cheers (Drink to That)' received positive reviews from music critics.
Mark Savage of described the song as 'a funky, loping guitar groove for to a night out on the town,' which Rihanna dedicated to 'all the semi-alcoholics in the world.' Robert Copsey of praised the use of the interpolation of Lavigne's song, calling it 'unbelievably catchy', as well as commenting that it will be a success in bars and clubs, due to the references of and going out of a weekend in the lyrics. Jon Pareles of commented that 'Cheers (Drink to That)' is written for 'barroom singalongs.'
According to Leah Greenblatt from, 'the Jameson-swilling, TGIF-toasting 'Cheers (Drink to That),' folds a left-field Avril Lavigne sample into a crunked party anthem.' Amy Sciarretto of PopCrush also commended 'Cheers (Drink to That)' and its musical style, saying 'The song is infused with the tropical, island groove that she has explored on 'Loud' and which harks back to her upbringing in Barbados.' Sciarretto also noted that 'Cheers (Drink to That)' would be very popular in bars and clubs because of the lyrical content.
Andy Gill of called the song an anthem with which the weekend can start. Thomas Conner of the said that 'Cheers (Drink to That)' is the best song on the album, saying 'the song is a wise, world-weary paean from a gal at the bar who's seen some stuff, has moved on and wants to buy everybody a round of fruity shots.' However, Chris Richards of stated that 'Cheers (Drink to That)' did not meet his expectations and commented that the song is a lowlight in Rihanna's career, stating 'Turn it around with another round,' Rihanna bellows over the mid slog, as if setting ad copy to music.' Chart performance In the issue dated August 3, 2011, 'Cheers (Drink to That)' debuted on the US chart at number 91, and leaped to a new peak of 50 on August 10, 2011. The following week, the song rose to number 25 and by its fourth week, 'Cheers (Drink to That)' rose again to number 17, giving Rihanna her twenty-second top-twenty single on the chart.
In its fifth week, the song rose to number 11, where it remained in its sixth week. On its seven-week, the song charted at number 10, its current peak. 'Cheers' (Drink To That) also debuted on the US chart at number 35 in the issue dated August 3, 2011. The following week, the song climbed ten positions to a new peak of 25, and became that week's 'Greatest Gainer' on the chart and Rihanna's 26th song to reach the top 40. In its third week, the song reached a new peak of 16, and rose to number 11 the following week, where it remained for another week. The song has peaked at number seven, making 'Cheers (Drink to That)' the singers fourth top ten hit from Loud and nineteenth overall top ten song in the US.
On December 13, 2011, 'S&M' was certified double platinum by the (RIAA), denoting shipments of over two million copies. 'Cheers (Drink to That)' ranked at number 77 on Billboard magazine's Hot 100 songs of 2011. In Canada, the song debuted at number 89 on August 17, 2011, and advanced to 37 the following week, ultimately peaking at number 6 in its third week on the charts. In Australia, the song debuted at number 46 on the on August 14, 2011, and peaked at number eighteen the following week.
In its seventh week on the chart, the song reached a new peak of number 6. The song has been certified Gold by the, denoting shipments of over 35,000 units.
In New Zealand, the song debuted at number fourteen on the on August 8, 2011 and reached a peak of number 5 the following week, however it fell to number 8 in its third week. In the, the song also debuted inside the top 40 of the at number 38 on August 27, 2011, after having charted at number 47 the week before. The following week, the song rose to number twenty-one, sitting one position lower than Rihanna's previous single, '.' In its sixth week, the song climbed to number 4. The song has so far peaked at number fifteen on the. In Ireland, the song debuted at number 30 on the on September 8, 2011, and has peaked at number sixteen.
In France, the song debuted at number eighty-eight on September 3, 2011, rose to eighty-two the following week and peaked at 67 in its subsequent week. Music video Background During the concert in, on August 5, 2011, Rihanna announced that a taping of 'Cheers (Drink to That)' had been recorded during the show for the song's music video. It was later announced that the video would be expected to feature footage of her homecoming, as well as clips of her performing during the North American leg of the tour.
Via Rihanna's official Twitter account, she replied to a fan's tweet, announcing that the video would premiere on August 24, 2011, on. However, it was later announced that the video would premiere the following day on August 25, 2011.
The video premiered officially via and on August 26, 2011. A 15-second teaser video was released the day before it officially premiered, and featured Rihanna applying before taking to the stage, as well as fans screaming her name while fireworks were launched into the night sky. The video was directed and edited by based director Evan Rogers and Ciara Pardo. Synopsis. (left) and ( right) are two of the celebrities who appear in the music video for 'Cheers (Drink to That).' The video begins with Rihanna's fans screaming and cheering her name before a concert is about to start, while Rihanna is shown walking to her dressing room, preparing to perform by doing her make-up and changing outfits.
As a firework explodes in the sky, scenes of Rihanna driving through her hometown and having a drink at the bar are intercut. As the song starts to play, Rihanna is seen in a variety of different outfits from various parts of the concert, whilst also showing clips of the audience dancing and singing. Rihanna is also seen holding a handheld camera, which she uses to film herself and other people, as well as goings-on backstage., who makes a cameo appearance in the video, is seen raising her glass to the camera before being pushed fully clothed into a swimming pool while on a skateboard., and are also featured in the various clips of the video, as the former two were special guests at Rihanna's tour on certain dates, while the latter was an opening act on selected dates during the North American leg of the tour.
Shots of Rihanna flying on a private jet, avoiding paparazzi and participating in the Barbados Kadooment Day are also intercut throughout the video. Other scenes include her taking pictures together with her mother and grandmother, swimming, relaxing, partying with her brother, and spending time with her friends and family.
The video ends with Rihanna on a boat shouting 'Rihanna Navy!' , referring to her fan group. Reception Upon its release, the video received general acclaim from critics. Iona Kirby of praised the documentary-style video, which gives fans an opportunity to see the life of Rihanna and insight into what she likes to do. A reviewer from praised the video, commenting that it is a 'real blast in a glass!' According to PopDash's Giovanna Falcone, the video shows 'Rihanna goofing around with friends and family, on stage and loving life, you can't help but smile throughout.'
Robbie Daw of commented that the music video looks 'like one big, drunken night out.' A reviewer from magazine also commented that the video 'finds Rihanna in an appropriately celebratory mood. It's mostly a lot of shots of her partying backstage with friends and celebrities.' Sarah Maloy of magazine commented 'there are no special effects, storylines – and no chance of lawsuits,' referring to one of Rihanna's previous music videos, ', which was faced with two lawsuits. Maloy also noted that the video presents Rihanna's ordinary life just as it is.
Mummy movie 1999 free full full. A reviewer of commented that 'Rihanna gets buddy Avril Lavigne on board in the video for the track 'which will be our anthem for the Bank Holiday weekend. ' Brad Wete of simply commented that 'It's party time, folks! And that's exactly what the video makes apparent.' With regard to the cameo appearance of several celebrities and Rihanna's colleagues, Leah Collins of stated 'Rihanna shows that she has more celebrity friends than hairstyles (which is saying something considering she manages to change her weave approximately every 5 seconds in the clip).'
According to William Goodman from magazine 'Barbadian pop queen Rihanna leads a charmed life. But at heart, she's just a hometown party girl, and her new video for 'Cheers (Drink to That)' proves it.' In reference to raising glasses in the video, Rebeca Ford from commented 'the singer can also be seen raising a glass to her audience, probably thanking them for their support with her own personal 'cheers.' ' Live performances. Rihanna performing 'Cheers' during the in Vancouver, Canada on June 24, 2011. 'Cheers (Drink to That)' was included on the of the (2011).
Rihanna also performed the song at in the United Kingdom on August 20 and 21, 2011. Credits and personnel Credits adapted from the liner notes of Loud. –, Corey Gibson,. –. Vocal production –. Vocal recording and mixing – Marcos Tovar.
Assistant vocal recording – Antonio Resendiz, Inaam Haq, Dane Liska, Brad Shea. – Jeff 'Supa Jeff' Villanueva.
Recording assistant – Ben O'Neill. Assistant mixing – Bobby Campbell. –, Laura Pergolizzi, Avril Lavigne Charts.
. JEFF the Brotherhood We gotta hand it to Nashville’s Dead. Who else (besides Next Big Nashville) can round up the same crop of bands you can see playing Nashville on any given night of the week, cram them all onto a handful of bills on the same weekend and get folks excited as all hell about it? Like more of a church revival than a rock show, there was nothing about to go down on that stage 90 percent of the room hadn’t seen before, but damn if they weren’t jazzed to the max to witness it again. The flow of bodies seemed like a slow trickle until we saw Diarrhea Planet onstage and a mob of about 100 standing front and center. Whitfield Smith — So Jazzy frontman, and the evening’s master of ceremonies — kicked things off with a poem, just before the gangly sextet behind him launched into a pop-punk frenzy of minimalistic excess. Most Diarrhea Planet songs occupy little more than a stanza on the lyric sheet, but when you’ve got four guitars and three guys shouting that stanza in unison, you realize there’s no point in watering down the message.
Much to the delight of nearly everyone, DP broke their vow never to play “Ghost With a Boner” again, inspiring a whole other level of ape shit to rain down. The towering, bearded Whitfield returned to the stage with yet another poem just before an onslaught of first-wave hardcore nostalgia courtesy of Cy Barkley and his Outsiders. The burly, hairy, leather-clad Barkley apes copiously on the snotty precedents set by G.G, Allin, DOA, and The Dils.
Freaking Weekend
Fresh off last weekend’s Bruise Cruise, Miami’s Jacuzzi Boys got a warm welcome from what was becoming one packed and sweaty room. Their tunes are everything you’d expect from your average Nuggets-worshipping youngsters convinced they were born decades after their time. Channeling primitive punk energy into a reverb-drenched psychotic reaction, the Jacuzzis trade in a high-octane garage pop with riffs to burn. We stepped out of Exit/In’s newly remodeled bathroom, to find our nostrils transitioning from the scent of fresh paint to a fog of B.O.
Rihanna Freakin Weekend
Seriously, what is it about a JEFF show that stinks up a room like no other? By the time The Brotherhood were emitting the phaser-soaked hums of their intro, the place was all kinds of hot and clammy, transforming the chilly wind outside from nuisance to welcome oasis. Remember when JEFF played house shows, like, every day, making them so easy to take for granted? Well, they don’t do that anymore. Hence, the place was packed with kiddos looking to get their local psych-tinged stoner punk fix while the gettin’ was good. Despite having a new record promised for “early 2011,” this set was pretty much all hits cherry-picked evenly from their back catalog.
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