Category: Atlanta

Daddy Mojo lives in Atlanta. When something special that is happening only in Atlanta he’ll post it here.

Win a family 4-pack of tickets to The Harlem Globetrotters in Duluth

Listen to the upbeat whistling music when the Harlem Globetrotters take the court. If you weren’t smiling about what the upcoming show, remembering a show or simply watching highlights from one of their shows you will now be in a great mood. They’re playing well into their ninth decade and are still as entertaining as they were when I saw them a couple decades ago. The Harlem Globetrotters will be playing in Duluth at Infinite Energy Arena on January 18 for two shows that day and we’re giving away a family 4-pack of tickets to see the show at 2:00.

It is a basketball, but it’s arguably more of a show. It’s not guaranteed that the Harlem Globetrotters are going to win, but the odds are not in the Washington General’s favor. The antics of the Harlem Globetrotters are infamous and have been put on display for more than 148 million fans in 123 different countries. They’ve been ambassadors for a country and a sport, they’re responsible for the massive popularity of the NBA and are one of the most family-friendly outings that you’ll enjoy with kids of any age.

This family 4-pack of tickets to The Harlem Globetrotters is for the game on January 18 at 2:00, Infinite Energy Arena. To enter just leave a comment in this post or RT this:

In addition to the games at the Infinite Energy Arena on January 18, The Harlem Globetrotters will also have two games on Sunday, January 19 at State Farm Arena.

Win a family 4-pack of tickets to WWE Starrcade on December 1

In the holiday spirit of giving and family gathering here’s a giveaway for a family 4-pack of tickets to WWE Starrcade at Infinite Energy Arena on December 1. The in-arena program will start at 6:30 with the WWE Network Special Presentation beginning at 7 PM, exclusively on the WWE Network.

That’s right, WWE Starrcade is returning to Atlanta for one night only. You’ll be able to see your favorite superstars from RAW & SMACKDOWN including Seth Rollins, Kofi Kingston, Roman Reigns, AJ Styles, Becky Lynch, Charlotte, Bayley and many more.

The turn time for this giveaway is fast. We’ll pick the winner on Friday, November 29 at 3PM and the winners will have their tickets emailed to them. To register to win this family friendly experience just leave a comment in the post OR RT this:

Good luck!

Win passes to the Atlanta preview of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

I have an unofficial rule in that I don’t see biographies. If it’s the true story of someone’s life and I’ve heard about it, then there’s really no reason to see the film. I know how it ends and it’s probably just some actor’s hammy performance of how they think that this person did things. I sound like the bitter and jaded reporter in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. This is not a biopic, it’s not the story of Fred Rogers’ life and how he came to create & produce one of the most impactful shows ever on television.

Win a pair of passes to the Atlanta sneak preview of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. The sneak is 11/13 and rated PG.
Win a pair of passes to the Atlanta sneak preview of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood on 11/13

Hold Hands, a warm illustrated blanket for pre-k kids

Sara Varon has created graphic novels packed with friendly, anthropomorphic robots or animals who make shoes, knit scarves and are otherwise the kind of neighbors that you want to have. Hold Hands is a picture book that skews younger than Varon’s other work, while featuring the same, cartoon realistic animals that you wish were your neighbors. This is the kind of feel-good, rhyming, illustrated book that ages three-six will love as a goodnight book.

Hold Hands brings Sara Varon’s distinctive style to an illustrated book format so that the crawlers and pre-K kids can get in on the anthropomorphic fun.
Hold Hands is comfort book food for the crawler and Pre-K set

Volta from Cirque du Soleil, brings an energy and fun not seen in years

One expects excellence from a Cirque du Soleil show. It’s as high as one can get in the world of acrobatics and performance. It’s a brand unto itself, all you have to do is say you’re going to a Cirque show and you have an idea of what to expect. That fact is completely put in its head in Volta. It starts out similar to other shows, where a loosely constructed story is laid out. However, even as you’re watching the first act, which was a team of people jumping rope; it’s obvious that Volta has an energy that you haven’t seen in a Cirque du Soleil show in a while. For me it was evident that the performers were having fun. Sure they were jumping rope and doing Double Dutch, moving as quickly as touching the ground seven times in one second. They were doing that; but the performers were grinning from ear to ear, high-fiving one another and utterly enjoying themselves.

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Volta from Cirque du Soleil, brings an energy and fun not seen in years-Photo_credit_BenoitZ.Leroux
Volta is truly a show unlike other Cirque du Soleil shows.

Dragon Con, comic book artists, STEM, Kid’s Track-oh my

“But we don’t dress up”, I need a button that says that when our neighbors ask us about Dragon Con. As a family, Dragon Con gets more and more entertaining every year we go.  Dragon Con happens in Atlanta over Labor Day every year. It is also family friendly. Our neighbors give us a side-eye when we say that also. All one needs to do is walk around downtown Atlanta when Dragon Con is happening and you’ll see hundreds of children accompanying their parents. This is a massively fun time for kids and families who have the right mindset.

Dragon Con continues to exceed expectations. In 2019 they upped their comic book artists, held the STEM steady and continued the Kid’s Track for 12 and under.

By the right mindset I mean, be OK with crowds. Over 85,000 people attended Dragon Con in 2019. It’s crowded everywhere you go. What’s amazing is that, despite its massive size and crowd the lines are constantly moving. Another mind boggling fact is that the vast majority of people you’ll encounter are chilled out.

Dragon Con continues to exceed expectations. In 2019 they upped their comic book artists, held the STEM steady and continued the Kid’s Track for 12 and under.
Dragon Con 2019 continues to be a fabulous g0-to destination for the family

Win a family 4-pack of tickets to see The Angry Birds Movie 2

One of the bigger surprises a couple of years ago was The Angry Birds Movie. I know that our children loved it and the film made almost four times its budget. Granted, box office success doesn’t guarantee a quality movie, but it does prime the pump for a sequel. The Angry Birds Movie 2 is one that our kids have been itching to see ever since they saw the trailer. It opens in theaters on Wednesday, August 14 and we’re giving away family 4-packs of tickets to the Atlanta sneak preview of the film.

Win a family 4-pack of tickets to The Angry Birds Movie 2 Atlanta sneak preview on 8/8. We’re frenemies and the movie looks fabulous.

The Atlanta sneak preview of The Angry Birds Movie 2 is Saturday, August 10 at 11AM. We’ve got four 4-packs of tickets to the show. To enter to win a package leave a comment in the blog post or RT this:

We’ll pick the winners of the packages Thursday afternoon, August 8 at 4:00. Thanks-and good luck!

Update! We just heard that Red, the large and in-charge Angry Bird himself will be at this sneak preview. Be sure to bring your camera so that you can get a photo of big Red and your kids. Red will also be appearing that night at KIDZ BOP Live Atlanta later that night. It’s two chances to meet Red, don’t miss out or you’ll be green of those who did.

Meet Forky & play games at the #ToyStory4 RV Summer Road Trip #Alpharetta

There’s a little movie coming out soon, you might have heard about it. Toy Story 4 opens Friday, June 21 and there’s a way to catch some of the gang on the road and out in the wild. The Toy Story 4 RV Summer Road Trip Party is a one-day event that’s stopping in Alpharetta at Avalon from 3-7.

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The Toy Story 4 RV will have a chance to meet Forky and get a photo with him. This will be the only chance to meet Forky in-person, unless you’re headed to a Walt Disney theme park. Bring the cameras, set the googly eyes to roll and save this photo for those year-end cards that’ll be sent out in December.

There will also be some carnival games including “There’s a Snake in My Boot” snake toss and “To Infinity and Beyond” rocket ring toss. Plus, it’s got that Toy Story 4 vibe that you’ve been feeling since the sequel was announced. Also, we’re giving away passes to the Atlanta sneak preview of Toy Story 4.

The Toy Story 4 RV Summer Road Trip Party is free. All you have to do is go, be happy, channel your inner spork or Forky, snap a pic, play some games and it’ll shake up the Summer Tuesday afternoon quite nicely. This is one day only in Alpharetta at Avalon from 3-7.

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