SoFu Lifestyle

Happening now! Get out and mingle with fellow residents and influencers in the community!

, the Grammy Award-winning rapper, whose given name is Christopher Brian Bridges, has teamed up with Booking.com to open up his estate for a two-night stay from Sept. 3 to 5.

And don't worry, you won't have to shake your "Money Maker" to pay for it. The stay is priced at $4.04, referencing Atlanta's iconic area code.

During the stay, guests will meet Ludacris himself, have a "splash-filled backyard BBQ," enjoy a gourmet dinner at one of Ludacris' favorite French restaurants, and just live the fantasy.

Councilwoman Rowell is continuing the city's efforts to provide valuable resources and engaging activities for our senior residents.

The National Seniors Day Conference will feature informative sessions, fitness demonstrations, and offer opportunities for seniors to connect and learn about services and programs tailored to their needs.

We were so happy to be there. was a vibe 🔥🔥.

Experience the ultimate outdoor music event featuring classic R&B and hip hop at the 2024 Funk Festival, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary with events in Atlanta, Orlando, Florida, Louisville, and Kentucky.

The lineup for the Atlanta edition, happening at the Wolfcreek Amphitheater on August 10-11, is out now and features headliners like the Isley Brothers, Erykah Badu, Big Boi, Stokley, and Goodie Mob among others.

Project 5-5-5 
Empowering Voters: Kick-off Press Reception to Mobilize Turnout and Educate on Project 2025
Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant is the dynamic Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia. Known for his visionary leadership and political activist, Dr. Bryant previously served as the National Youth and College Director of the NAACP, guiding 70,000 young people worldwide in non-violent campaigns.

The primary objective of this event was to mobilize the community and emphasize the importance of voter turnout in the upcoming November elections. Additionally, this event aimed to enlighten the community about Project 2025, highlighting key elements that are essential for informed voting decisions.

Guest Speakers:
Dr. Jamal H. Bryant, Senior Pastor for New Birth Missionary Church, Founder & Visionary of JHB Movement
Rashad Richey, Representative for The Carter Center 
Virginia Harris, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. The National President 
Mo Ivory, Esq, Commissioner- Elect – District 4
Yatonya Oliver, President Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter
Darrel Taylor, President of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc (Decatur Alumni) 
Dr. Johni Cruse Craig, Social Action Chair for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc (Stone Mountain – Lithonia Alumnae) 
Bernard Levett, President of the 100 Black Men of Dekalb 
Mayor Jazzmin Cobble, Mayor of Stonecrest
Congressman Hank Johnson, U.S. Representative for Georgia's 4th congressional district

Growing up in southern New Jersey, Cherisse Campbell, EdD, found her gateway to opportunities through the supportive environment of her school. It was not her community or her parents' network that opened doors for her, but her teachers' and mentors' dedication and belief in her ambitious future. 

Read more now at citylifestyle.com

With the 2024-2025 school year on the horizon, Councilwoman Helen Z. Willis (District 3) and the City of South Fulton are doing their part to ensure that the city’s youth head back to school set up for success.

Councilwoman Willis is hosting a Back-to-School Giveaway on Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at Siloam Church International, 3695 Roosevelt Hwy., Atlanta, GA 30349. In addition to games and activities, attendees will receive backpacks and school supplies to prepare them for a new school year.

: Rest In Paradise to the beautiful comedian and actress !

Dive into the fun at Babble Lab this weekend!
Only one week remains to see the show that ArtsATL said would "dazzle children while fascinating adults!"
Strap on your safety goggles and clean out your ears! When an experiment unexpectedly goes awry, a concoction of sneaky, sprightly L E T T E R S takes over a weird and wondrous science lab.

Watch them jump into jars, spring from drawers, bounce around the room, and even play hide-and-seek as our scientist makes her surprising findings: Bluku terullala blaulala loooo! Rakete bee bee? Rekate bee zee! Enjoy the blubbering and blibbering exploration of spoken blurbbles as they spring forth in this one-of-a-kind, gee-gaw-filled laboratory. Created with early learners in mind – recommended for audiences ages 3 to 7.
Get your tickets today! On the Hertz Stage through July 28.

Hey SoFu! The Best of SoFu awards are back!! It’s time to nominate your faves for them to make it to the final round for voting the second week of August!

To nominate a business, it must be located in a city in SoFu (South Fulton County): City of East Point Government City of College Park Government, City Government of Union City, City of South Fulton, Georgia, City of Hapeville, Georgia City of Fairburn, Palmetto, and City of Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia. Be sure to like SoFu Lifestyle, share and tag your favorite business!

The categories are:
Best brunch
Best bar
Best attorney
Best doctor
Best city
Best dentist
Best car dealership
Best burger
Best pizza
Best spa
Best spa
Best realtor
Best realtor
Best cigar lounge
Best Contractor
Best Roofer
Best Plumber

Mark your calendars! The black tie awards event will be Saturday, October 5. Tickets go on sale soon!

Hey SoFu! The Best of SoFu awards are back!! It's time to nominate your faves for them to make it to the final round for voting the second week of August!

To nominate a business, it must be located in a city in SoFu (South Fulton County): City of East Point Government City of College Park Government, City Government of Union City, City of South Fulton, Georgia, City of Hapeville, Georgia City of Fairburn, Palmetto, and City of Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia. Be sure to like SoFu Lifestyle, share and tag your favorite business!

The categories are:
Best brunch
Best bar
Best attorney
Best doctor
Best city
Best dentist
Best car dealership
Best burger
Best pizza
Best spa
Best spa
Best realtor
Best realtor
Best cigar lounge
Best Contractor
Best Roofer
Best Plumber

Mark your calendars! The black tie awards event will be Saturday, October 5. Tickets go on sale soon!

Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park! A family fun day filled with lots of engaging activities, vendors, Wellness Zone, HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND & so much ICE CREAM. *No Admission Fee* RAIN or SHINE!

: Love and Basketball Reunion. Oh we love these two!

Pain 2 Wellness Back to School Bookbag Giveaway!
First come, first served. Register at the link:

Jamil Jude, Artistic Director or True Colors Theatre

True Colors Theatre Company is thrilled to announce a significant milestone: a $500,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation. This generous funding will support infrastructure and staffing over the next two years, empowering them to further their mission of celebrating and preserving the rich tradition of Black storytelling.

They are incredibly grateful to the Mellon Foundation for their support. These funds will greatly enhance their ability to share and celebrate the transformative power of Black storytelling, enable us to expand their reach, and be a home to Black artists in the industry, as well as invest in future generations of theatre talent.

Funny, heart-warming and a bit racy — 
perfect for a weekend night out!
Friday, 8pm
Saturday, 3pm & 8pm
Sunday, 5pm

Alyssa and Homer are in a marriage that’s hit a glitch. And it’s all due to the massively engrossing online game that’s wreaking havoc on the lives of couples everywhere. When she puts together a support group for other women in a similar situation, the game enters a new level where all’s fair in love and war. Bekah Brunstetter’s (Horizon’s The Cake, NBC’s This is Us, and Broadway’s The Notebook) hilarious, racy, and heartfelt comedy brings technology and community together in the most unexpected ways.

In the busy town of Atlanta, Georgia, a dance star is rising to prominence. Danielle Swatzie, a dynamic performer from the South, has consistently wowed the world of dance with her outstanding talent. Danielle’s rise from DeKalb School of the Arts to the stages of prominent theaters has been nothing less than spectacular, earning her a spot on Dance Magazine’s top 25 to watch list.

Read more now at citylifestyle.com (link in bio)

The Travel issue is here! Let get away to Italy !!!https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/lifestylepubs.uploads/prod/proofingRounds/wJood6fMKGZ7DGHm/sofu_2024_7_printer_file.pdf

Union City Designated as Purple Heart City, Honoring Military Heroes Georgia’s Fastest-Growing City Recognized for Commitment to Veterans’ Bravery and Sacrifice (Union City, GA)

Union City proudly announces its official designation as a Purple Heart City. This prestigious recognition honors the bravery and sacrifice of the sons and daughters of our community who were wounded or killed in combat, defending the freedoms enjoyed by all Americans. This designation underscores Union City’s tireless commitment to acknowledging and appreciating the profound sacrifices made by our military heroes. By becoming a Purple Heart City, Union City joins a distinguished group of communities nationwide dedicated to honoring and supporting Purple Heart recipients.

Mayor Vince R. Williams expressed deep gratitude: “The Council and I are humbled and honored to receive this designation. It serves as a reminder of the courage and selflessness demonstrated by our service members and ensures that their sacrifices will never be forgotten. Union City is proud to stand in solidarity with our veterans and their families.” The Purple Heart, established by George Washington in 1782 and revived in 1932, is awarded to military personnel wounded or killed while serving.

Union City’s new status as a Purple Heart City symbolizes the city’s enduring respect and gratitude for these brave individuals. Union City supports its veterans and their families through various initiatives and services. The Purple Heart City designation not only honors the past sacrifices of our military heroes but also strengthens our commitment to providing continuous support for their future.

🎭✨ Single tickets for SOMETHING MOVING: A Meditation On Maynard at Alliance Theatre are now ON SALE!
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See this Hertz Stage production by our resident artist, author and playwright Pearl Cleage. Drawing from her experience as Jackson’s former press secretary and Director of Communications, Cleage tells a captivating story inspired by real events. For more details, visit alliancetheatre.org/somethingmoving! 🎟️🌟

: to all the amazing fathers from

Although New Orleans is credited as the birthplace of jazz, Chicago is often considered the place where jazz evolved from adolescence to full-grown. Growing up in the musical backdrop of Chicago, smooth jazz saxophonist Jeff Sparks quickly discovered the blue note that would journey him through the world of music. Jeff’s love for music began around age 10 when he fatefully picked up the saxophone from an array of instruments across a table in his music class. From that day forward, Jeff has not put the saxophone down.

Stars Shine at Blues for an Alabama Sky at Actors Express

Catch Pearl Cleage’s greatest play before it leaves on June 23! It’s oh so good & the issues are so relevant today! One of the best productions of this that play I’ve seen! — Erikka Mitchell, Editor, SoFu Lifestyle magazine

Amid the creative swirl of the Harlem Renaissance, a close-knit group of friends find themselves at a crossroads. Angel, a recently fired and newly single Cotton Club singer, is faced with choosing between a Parisian life of adventure with her costume designer friend Guy and a stable marriage with Leland, a suitor who has just arrived in New York from down south. Little does she know that her decision will have shocking consequences and change the lives of everyone around her forever.


Photos by CASEY GARDNER FORD

Join us for a Father’s celebration! Tomorrow, mark your calendars.

Darren Cobb, Jr. is considered Atlanta’s top social media manager. Over the past 3 years, Cobb’s resume has consisted of some of Atlanta’s most elite influencers and businesses. Through his amazing strategies, Cobb assists in helping companies and individuals organically grow their following and credentials online. Because of his success on Instagram, he’s been able to work with everyone from LaTavia Roberson of Destiny’s Child, Scrapp DeLeon, Stylist Ryan Christopher, and more.

Read more in the latest issue of

Tomorrow!!!

Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta Presents LES MISÉRABLES at the Fox Theatre this weekend! 

Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, are on sale for a  one-week engagement at the Fox Theatre, playing June 4 – 9 as part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2023/24 season. Prices start at $34 with a select number of premium tickets available. Tickets will be available at the Fox Theatre box office at 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308, by visiting foxtheatre.org/les-miserables-2023 (https://foxtheatre.org/les-miserables-2023) or by calling (855)-285-8499. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling the Fox Theatre at (855)-285-8499. Student rush tickets are also available! 

Cameron Mackintosh said, “The phenomenon of LesMisérables never fails to astound me.  No show in history has been able to continually reinvent itself and remain a contemporary musical attracting new generations of brilliant new talent, many of whom go on to international stardom. No show in the world has ever demonstrated the survival of the human spirit better than Les Miz, and it's time to let the people sing again. We are all thrilled to be Bringing Her Home to you."

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