Pandora to Expand Local Presence at Atlantic Station

Music streaming company leasing space in tower at 271 17th St.

Pandora, the music streaming company, is expanding its metro Atlanta presence and relocating from Colony Square to Atlantic Station, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. The company is leasing 3,000 square feet of space at 271 17th St, the Business Chronicle report stated. A Pandora spokeswoman declined to comment to Midtown Patch, but another spokeswoman told the Business Chronicle the company chose Atlantic Station because of its location to various amenties from transit to dining. In relocating, Pandora is joining Square, the mobile payments company, which also has a big Atlanta presence and leased space in Atlantic Station.

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ShamRock the Station Saturday at Midtown's Atlantic Station

Nickelodeon and Disney stars join the music and fun in celebrating all-things-Irish as Atlantic Station teams up with Meehan’s Public House to throw the second annual ShamRock the Station on March 16.

13th Atlanta Jewish Film Festival begins Wednesday

Midtown's Atlantic Station will participate in the AJFF Feb. 7-10, as Meehan’s Public House will host a Gen-Y Night that will kick off the 18 films and one shorts program to be screened at Regal Atlantic Station Stadium 16 during the weekend.

The 13th Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) kicks off Wednesday Jan. 30 and will extend 22 days through Feb. 20 as a cinematic exploration of Jewish life, culture and history. Opening Night will be hosted at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, and the AJFF will also include screenings at Midtown's Regal Atlantic Station Stadium 16, Lefont Sandy Springs, Georgia Theatre Company Merchants Walk, United Artists Tara Cinema 4, and Regal Cinemas North Point Market 8. HAVA NAGILA (THE MOVIE) will be featured as the Opening Night event on Wednesday. A preshow reception for sponsors and red carpet VIP ticket buyers will feature food tastings from celebrity chefs, as well as a silent auction of exclusive entertainment packages. Seeking to use …

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'Django Unchained' is outrageously entertaining

Director Quentin Tarantino pays tribute to the Spaghetti Western, and it's shoot 'em up, rootin' tootin' fun!

It's funny, offbeat, and brutal. Based in the American South during the times of slavery, Jamie Foxx straps on a six-shooter or two, some cowboys boots and hat in "Django Unchained." "Django Unchained" can be found at Regal Atlantic Station Stadium 16. Daily Show times are at 10:50 a.m., 12:20 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 9:35 p.m., 11:50 p.m. and 1:10 a.m. It is also playing at the Landmark Midtown Art Cinema at 12:15 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 9:45 p.m., 10:30 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. Foxx's Django character is taken by a bounty hunter, portrayed by Christoph Waltz. First they set out to get a few outlaws. Then they set their sites on getting Django's wife, Broomhilda, played by Kerry Washington. But wrangling…

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Patch Offers Free Parking At Atlantic Station For Small Business Saturday

We're buying the parking meters on 18th Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Black Friday: Must-Shop Locations in Midtown

Atlantic Station offers extended hours, live entertainment and shopping specials

The holiday shopping season kicks off in a big way next week when retailers in and near Midtown officially celebrate Black Friday. That fabled day after Thanksgiving is one of the biggest sales days of the year for many stores – both national, big box chains and local retailers. It’s also one of the best days to save on items big and small as retailers pull out the stops to offer amazing deals to get customers in their doors. The latter is exactly why we want to help Midtown Patch readers map out a Black Friday game plan. But to do that, we need your help. What are your “must-shop” Black Friday destinations in the Midtown area? What are some of the best deals you’ve come across so far? Share your preferences and savings finds in the …

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Atlantic Station Tree Lighting Celebration Saturday

Atlantic Station will light up with more than 250,000 lights

Come kick off the holiday season at Atlantic Station’s annual tree lighting celebration on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 from noon to 8 p.m. This family-friendly event will feature musical entertainment from Jordan Grassi, the Georgia Tech Glee Club, former The Voice contestant Clark King and more.  Parents and kids can enjoy the kids’ activity area featuring the Georgia Aquarium, live reindeer and the Seed N’ Feed Parade. Dr. Fuddle from the children’s book “Dr. Fuddle and the Golden Baton,” will emcee the events of the day which will include “musical moments” each hour. Author Warren Woodruff will be on hand to sign books. The Make-A-Wish Foundation will sell lighted wands throughout the day so kids can “help” with the tree lighting. The night…

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Patch Partners Supports Small Businesses in Midtown

AOL Chairman and CEO Tim Armstrong gives advice to small business owners via Patch Partners.

Atlanta loves Cirque du Solei and the feeling is mutual

Totem, which opened at Midtown's Atlantic Station over the weekend, marks the 10th Cirque du Soleil big top touring show to visit Atlanta since 1991.

Cirque du Soleil has returned to Atlanta with its touring production Totem, which premiered this past Friday to begin a two-month engagement under the blue-and-yellow big top at Atlantic Station. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution spoke recently with the show’s artistic director Tim Smith about what patrons might expect to see and experience at Totem. The show, which is scheduled to be performed locally through Dec.30, features a cast the is comprised of 52 performing artists from 17 countries speaking 11 different languages. Performance schedule is as follows: Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 8 p.m.; Thursdays through Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sundays at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. No performances on Mondays. As it may vary, please visit here for the …

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