Good Day Atlanta viewer information: Oct. 20, 2023
Pullman Yards hosts Highball Music Festival
Some of the country's top indie bands are heading to Atlanta's Pullman Yards for a special festival curated by Athens-based rock band Futurebirds.
ATLANTA - Pullman Yards hosts Highball music festival this weekend: Start with the popular indie rock band Futurebirds. Then have the members of that band choose their favorite musicians. Add in some big-name sponsors and a cool, historic venue here in Atlanta, and what do you get?
Easy: you get Highball.
Highball, a two-day music festival produced by Rival Entertainment, is happening this Saturday and Sunday at Atlanta’s historic Pullman Yards. The festival’s lineup was curated by Athens-based Futurebirds and includes sets by headliners Band of Horses and The Head and the Heart, along with performances by S.G. Goodman, The Whigs, Wednesday, and more. For a full schedule of performances, click here.
Pullman Yards will no doubt provide a striking backdrop for the festival, which will also feature local food and drink vendors. In August, Good Day Atlanta took a deep dive into the history of Pullman Yards (watch the story here), which dates back to 1904 when the property’s first three buildings were constructed by Pratt Engineering. Railroad car manufacturer The Pullman Company took over the property in the 1920s, and Atomic Entertainment bought it in 2017, with the vision of creating an eclectic arts and entertainment district.
Single-day and weekend tickets for Highball are available at both general admission and VIP levels — for more information on tickets, click here. And click the video player in this article to check out our exclusive sneak peek at this exciting new addition to Atlanta’s booming music festival scene.
Three Dollar Cafe celebrates 40 years
Thriving for 40 years in the restaurant and bar business doesn't happen by accident, so Burgers with Buck had to check out what makes Three Dollar Cafe so special ahead of its big anniversary celebration.
Burgers with Buck visits Three Dollar Cafe: Three Dollar Cafe started serving Atlanta’s favorite hot wings and delicious homemade food in 1983 in Sandy Springs. They're celebrating 40 years in business and will have a celebration this Saturday at one of their locations. The Three Dollar Cafe is known for its friendly service and atmosphere, homemade food, all of your favorite beers on tap and bottles all enjoyed while watching your favorite sporting event. Buck tried one of their burgers, click the video player to see what he thinks.
Ser Familia hosts annual fundraising event
Ser Familia is looking to make a difference for Latino families impacted by mental health challenges with their 10th annual fundraising event. CEO Belisa Urbina and Chef Benny Vega talk with Natalie McCann about the organization and the special dinner.
Chefs to highlight 10th annual Saborea dinner: A dozen talented chefs from metro Atlanta, Puerto Rico and elsewhere will be featured Oct. 21 at Ser Familia’s 10th annual Saborea fundraising dinner. The chefs will donate their time and skills to create a unique tasting focused on Latino cuisine. Funds raised support Ser Familia, a nationally accredited nonprofit that provides family, social and mental health services to Hispanic families in metro Atlanta.
Falcons team up with Atlanta Public Schools
The Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Public Schools have been working together to teach students valuable lessons in life. APS health and physical education coordinator Myss Johnson-Jelks chats with Natalie McCann about the initiative and how teachers got involved.
Falcons Friday: This past summer, the Falcons spearheaded a summer of service project with Atlanta Public Schools, encouraging students to participate in community service around Atlanta.
KJ Smith and Skyh Black celebrates Black love
Actors KJ Smith and Skyh Black met on Tyler Perry's BET comedy-drama 'Sistas' during the pandemic. Now they're sharing their love story at the Black Love Conference in Atlanta this weekend.
KJ Smith and Skyh Black discuss their recent nuptials, Black Love Conference and more: KJ Smith and Skyh Black have been on your television screens for a few years now. The couple found love on set during the global pandemic, and walked down the aisle during the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. Today they spoke with Sharon Lawson about their love, careers, and growing a business together. They'll also be on the panel at this year's Black Love Conference. For ticket information click here.
Fall and winter plants that love the shade
The weather is getting cooler, but that makes it a perfect time to get in the garden. The experts at Pike Nurseries shows off some great plants that love the fall and winter weather and thrive in shady situations.
Pike Nurseries Fall and Winter plants for the shade: To find a Pike Nursery location near you, click here.
Jekalyn Carr on her new album 'Jekalyn'
It's been four years since Grammy-nominated Gospel singer Jekalyn Carr has released an album, but now she's back with a new one that's being called her most intimate and transparent to date.
Jekalyn Carr talks new album and more: Grammy-nominated and Stellar Award-winning singer Jekalyn Carr releases her new self-titled album, "JEKALYN," today via WayNorth Music. "JEKALYN" is preceded by the Billboard Gospel National Airplay #1 single, "I Believe God," and is available now wherever music is sold and streamed. The single "I Believe God" marks Carr’s seventh career #1 on Billboard.