BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Venkman's | 740 Ralph McGill Blvd. - ECPv5.16.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://venkmans.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Venkman's | 740 Ralph McGill Blvd. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180311T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180311T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180312T051306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T051306Z UID:30166-1520773200-1520780400@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Matthew Kaminski Trio DESCRIPTION:Featuring Ben Bailey on drums and Dave Frackenpohl on guitar. \nBorn in Chicago\, IL\, Matthew Kaminski has been playing the Hammond Organ since he was five years old. Studying under Chicago jazz pianist Gordon James in his teens\, Matthew was accepted into the University of Arizona’s jazz studies department as a jazz pianist. There\, he studied jazz with Dr. Jeffrey Haskell and Mike Eckroth\, and played in the jazz ensemble and combos as well as studying classical piano with Dr. Suzanne Knosp. Matthew also attended master classes by Wynton Marsalis and Kitty Margolis\, and performed with vibraphonists/marimba musicians Dave Samuels and Dave Friedman. \nMatthew has a passion for jazz organ playing and has studied with Hammond B3 masters Ike Stubblefield\, Tony Monaco\, and Scott Giddens\, as well a sharing the stage with fellow organists Pat Bianchi\, Linda Dachtyl\, Wil Blades\, Todd Hildreth and guitarist Grant Green Jr. Additionally\, Matthew has been a full time piano teacher since 2001 and currently teaches at The North Fulton School of Music’s Atlanta locations\, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center\, and has taught at the college level for Georgia Tech in Atlanta\, GA. Matthew continues to perform regularly in the Atlanta\, GA metro area on three instruments: the Hammond organ\, piano\, and accordion. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-matthew-kaminski-trio-4/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180311T051311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180311T051311Z UID:30164-1520686800-1520694000@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Chicken Pickin' Brunch with Banjolicious DESCRIPTION:David Stephens began developing his love of folk music & the 5-string banjo in a coffee shop not far from his hometown of Foley\, Alabama. Upon moving to Atlanta in 2004\, he met bass player Will Robertson. They both liked each others playing and the formation of Banjolicious soon followed. The duo has been playing around town ever since. Their songs have been featured on BBC and PBS and a Truth anti-smoking national television commercial. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/chicken-pickin-brunch-with-banjolicious-6/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180311T051311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180311T051311Z UID:29354-1520679600-1520683200@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Puppet Brunch! Jack and the Beanstalk DESCRIPTION:You may think you know the story of Jack and the Beanstalk\, but you’ve never seen a version like this. Join David Stephens and All Hands Productions for a different look at the tale of Jack and his encounters with some magic beans\, a beanstalk\, a giant and some other fairytale favorites. This production\, created in 2006 is guaranteed to please audiences of children and giants alike. \nTICKETING/RESERVATION INFO: \nTICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR EVERY MAN\, WOMAN\, AND CHILD.\nYour tickets serve as your brunch reservation. Additional arrangements are not required once tickets are purchased. For special seating requests (highchairs or booster seats)\, please call 470-225-6162 URL:https://venkmans.com/event/puppet-brunch-jack-and-the-beanstalk-4/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Ticketed Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180304T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180304T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180305T051321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180305T051321Z UID:30162-1520166600-1520173800@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Trio Deluxe DESCRIPTION:TRIO DELUXE – smoky American Songbook standards and hot virtuosity from some of the best Athens/Atlanta musicians around: Andrea DeMarcus (Cicada Rhythm)\, Dan Coy (Bonaventure Quartet)\, and John Norris (lots of Athens bands). \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-trio-deluxe-10/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180304T051318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180304T051318Z UID:29117-1520082000-1520089200@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Chicken Pickin' Brunch with Sailing to Denver DESCRIPTION:SAILING TO DENVER\, AN ATLANTA BASED BAND IN THEIR SIXTH YEAR TOGETHER\, IS SET TO RELEASE THEIR THIRD RECORD TITLED “WRITING ON THE WALL” EARLY 2017. THIS UNIQUE AMERICANA/ROOTS-ROCKACT HAS SPENT THE LAST FEW YEARS DEVELOPING AN ORIGINAL SOUND AND LIVE SHOW CULTIVATED AT LOCAL FESTIVALS INCLUDING THE SWEETWATER 420 FESTIVAL. THEY CAN REGULARLY BE SEEN AROUND TOWN AT MANY DIFFERENT VENUES\, WEDDINGS\, AND CORPORATE EVENTS AND HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO FEATURE AMAZING SPECIAL GUEST MUSICIANS FROM ALL OVER THE SOUTHEAST. \nRESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/chicken-pickin-brunch-with-sailing-to-denver-9/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T121500 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180304T051318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180304T051318Z UID:30723-1520073000-1520079300@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Princess Brunch: Moana DESCRIPTION:Join us at the V select mornings in March for free screenings of Disney’s MOANA! Moana is a daughter of the chief of her tribe. Coming from a long line of navigators she sets off for a fabled island with her hero\, the demi God Maui. Along the voyage they battle the treacherous ocean and all which it hides\, all the while learning what the power love between friends can accomplish. \nAdmission is free with RSVP. A royal brunch feast and bottomless mimosas (for the adult kids) available for purchase. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nThis is a FREE event! Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/princess-brunch-moana-4/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180225T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180225T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180226T051445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T051445Z UID:30160-1519563600-1519570800@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Nico Lembo Trio DESCRIPTION:Nico Lembo was born and raised in Clearwater\, Florida and began playing drums at age 11 at the insistence of his father. He attended college at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville in 2006\, where he received instruction from world-renowned drummer Danny Gottlieb. Under Danny’s tutelage\, Nico developed a refined sense of groove\, musicianship\, and technique. In 2008\, Nico had the great honor of performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City with the UNF Wind Ensemble\, and upon graduating in 2010\, lent his talents to many Jacksonville area bands performing live shows and recordings. He has recorded with Jacksonville artists Saltwater Grass\, Toots Lorraine and the Traffic\, and Brady Clampitt\, along with the UNF Jazz Ensemble 2 and UNF combo 1. As a member of Saltwater Grass\, he played across the southeast\, including multiple festivals at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak\, Florida. 2013 brought a location change to Atlanta\, Georgia where he immediately began working with members of Grammy award winning band Arrested Development\, and with the award winning corporate band the Emerald Empire Band. He currently lives and works in the Atlanta area. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-nico-lembo-trio-6/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180225T051313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180225T051313Z UID:28975-1519477200-1519484400@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Chicken Pickin' Brunch w/The Wiseman Brothers DESCRIPTION:The Wiseman Brothers are a traditional 4-piece bluegrass band based in North Georgia. They focus on traditional bluegrass music with furrows into contemporary numbers along with gospel and popular country music. \nThe band features Donovan Wiseman singing lead and harmony vocals while playing lead guitar. Devon Wiseman sings tenor vocals and plays Scruggs-style three finger banjo. The Wiseman Brothers are proudly backed by Matthew Mundy on mandolin and baritone vocals. Matt toured extensively with Wendy Bagwell\, Lynn Morris and is probably best know for his time Aquarium Rescue Unit and touring with Grateful Dead and Widespread Panic. He also was featured on Bela Fleck’s Tales from The Acoustic Planet II. Jeff Wright is on bass and lead vocals. Jeff has tremendous feel and tone and toured with the Jerry Butler Band. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/the-wiseman-brothers/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180225T051313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180225T051313Z UID:29349-1519468200-1519473600@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Princess Brunch: Tangled! DESCRIPTION:Join us at the V Saturday mornings in February for free screenings of TANGLED\, the story of a feisty young lady with infeasibly long hair! The modern story of Rapunzel is sure to set your Saturday off right. Free with RSVP. Enjoy a royal brunch feast complete with bottomless mimosas ($18/person) for the adult kids. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/princess-brunch-tangled-7/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180218T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180218T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180219T051313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180219T051313Z UID:30158-1518958800-1518966000@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Coley High Trio DESCRIPTION:The Coley High Trio features Jim Coley on upright bass and vocals\, Slappy on guitar and vocals\, and Tony James on percussion. Coley High Trio features a rotating cast of guest musicians as well. They are versatile and veteran musicians\, comprised of members of local Atlanta funk/soul favorites Entropy and Heavy Chevy. CHT plays a wide variety of acoustic music for all occasions. Soul\, Jazz\, Hip Hop\, Reggae\, Blues\, Funk\, you name it – we got it. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-coley-high-trio-3/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180218T051306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180218T051306Z UID:30156-1518872400-1518879600@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Chicken Pickin' Brunch w/Curtis Jones and Primal Roots DESCRIPTION:Primal Roots is a High energy Bluegrass and Acoustic music band from the Mountains of North Georgia and is the brain child of Legendary Guitarist Curtis Jones. Curtis says ” I have always loved Mountain Music\, Bluegrass and Roots Music from many different Countries. I love the Primal sounds and influences that come in these styles of music. So that’s where I got the name because my music always is Primal and its always Roots Music”. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/chicken-pickin-brunch-w-curtis-jones-and-primal-roots/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180218T051306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180218T051306Z UID:29346-1518863400-1518868800@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Princess Brunch: Tangled! DESCRIPTION:Join us at the V Saturday mornings in February for free screenings of TANGLED\, the story of a feisty young lady with infeasibly long hair! The modern story of Rapunzel is sure to set your Saturday off right. Free with RSVP. Enjoy a royal brunch feast complete with bottomless mimosas ($18/person) for the adult kids. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/princess-brunch-tangled-6/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180212T051334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T051334Z UID:30154-1518354000-1518361200@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Matthew Kaminski Trio DESCRIPTION:Featuring Ben Bailey on drums and Dave Frackenpohl on guitar. \nBorn in Chicago\, IL\, Matthew Kaminski has been playing the Hammond Organ since he was five years old. Studying under Chicago jazz pianist Gordon James in his teens\, Matthew was accepted into the University of Arizona’s jazz studies department as a jazz pianist. There\, he studied jazz with Dr. Jeffrey Haskell and Mike Eckroth\, and played in the jazz ensemble and combos as well as studying classical piano with Dr. Suzanne Knosp. Matthew also attended master classes by Wynton Marsalis and Kitty Margolis\, and performed with vibraphonists/marimba musicians Dave Samuels and Dave Friedman. \nMatthew has a passion for jazz organ playing and has studied with Hammond B3 masters Ike Stubblefield\, Tony Monaco\, and Scott Giddens\, as well a sharing the stage with fellow organists Pat Bianchi\, Linda Dachtyl\, Wil Blades\, Todd Hildreth and guitarist Grant Green Jr. Additionally\, Matthew has been a full time piano teacher since 2001 and currently teaches at The North Fulton School of Music’s Atlanta locations\, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center\, and has taught at the college level for Georgia Tech in Atlanta\, GA. Matthew continues to perform regularly in the Atlanta\, GA metro area on three instruments: the Hammond organ\, piano\, and accordion. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-matthew-kaminski-trio-3/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180211T051318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180211T051318Z UID:28973-1518267600-1518274800@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Chicken Pickin' Brunch with Dusty Roads DESCRIPTION:Dusty Roads is a high-energy Georgia-grown Americana band\, formed by Atlanta based musician\, John Mickelson. When you’re at a Dusty Roads show\, expect to hear influences of the legends of country and bluegrass music\, such as Merle Haggard\, Flatt & Scruggs\, Willie Nelson\, Buck Owens\, and Bill Monroe. You can also expect sprinklings of songs and sounds of the great writers and musicians from across the globe and halls of time\, like Django Reinhardt\, Duke Ellington\, and Irving Berlin. “Come take a trip\, down that long\, dusty road”.\n Comprised of some of the Southeasts finest pickers and singers\, the band is ever evolving and growing. “We’re all Georgia boys” says Mickelson of the band members\, which features Jared Lanham on mandolin and tabla – the traditional Indian hand-drum. “Colt Bowen has one of the lightest touches of any drummer in town” says Mickelson of the Dusty Roads drummer. Fiddlin’ phenom Danny Bermel joined the group in late 2016\, and adds an agile musical flare that pushes their musical crescendos to another level of fever-pitch. Dusty Roads is constantly searching for that sound\, that lick\, that twangy hook that sinks deep into the listener’s soul and pulls them into the unfolding story of each song. The group cherishes the purity of silvery strings ringing together harmoniously. The band champions comradery\, respect for the craft of their instruments\, and finely constructed songs that feel as if they soar down from the mountaintop to resonate the listener’s heart-strings.\n “We came here with one purpose\, to have a blast playing and performing live acoustic music”- says Mickelson\, singer/songwriter for Dusty Roads. Growing up in Atlanta\, he was surrounded by a diverse world of cultures\, food\, and music. “My great-grandfather was a mandolin player from Germany\, so I guess it just runs in the blood”\, says Mickelson of his musical lineage. Like a rear-view mirror in a pick-up truck\, Dusty Roads looks back through the history of written and recorded music\, studying fervently to find just what made each of these classic songs so special and unique. Just like ‘looking backwards to go forwards’\, Mickelson applies this approach to writing original material for the band.\n During the Winter of 2017\, Dusty Roads went into the studio to begin recording its debut self-titled album. The album will feature music inspired by life\, love\, and heartache. “Life is heavy\, but music can make your bags a little lighter” – Dusty Roads \nTICKETING/RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/chicken-pickin-brunch-with-dusty-roads-4/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180211T051318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180211T051318Z UID:29341-1518258600-1518264000@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Princess Brunch: Tangled! DESCRIPTION:Join us at the V Saturday mornings in February for free screenings of TANGLED\, the story of a feisty young lady with infeasibly long hair! The modern story of Rapunzel is sure to set your Saturday off right. Free with RSVP. Enjoy a royal brunch feast complete with bottomless mimosas ($18/person) for the adult kids. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/princess-brunch-tangled-5/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180204T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180204T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180205T051327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T051327Z UID:28239-1517747400-1517754600@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/Ansley Stewart and Friends DESCRIPTION:Whether singing one of her originals for an intimate audience\, or a Hall & Oates song for a wedding crowd\, Atlanta-based singer Ansley Stewart has been turning heads everywhere she goes and is poised to turn many more. Until recently\, she was a part-time musician and a full-time academic advisor for The University of Georgia’s Music Business program in her hometown of Athens. She had been singing semi-professionally in her free time for over a decade but her love of music\, her ambitions\, and her voice were just too big for her old life to hold. The turning point from weekend warrior to full-time singer/songwriter came in 2015 and she isn’t looking back. A stack of original songs\, a head full of influences like Aretha Franklin\, Susan Tedeschi and Bonnie Raitt (“no shrinking violets”)\, and hundreds of donations to a successful Kickstarter campaign have culminated in the completion of her first record and CD release in March. \nAlthough singing is not new to Ansley\, the desire to write her own songs is a recent development. “It’s all pretty personal right now\,” she says. “There are some really big stories and moments in my life that I feel like I need to get out through songwriting. But I still want to make it universal enough that someone else could say ‘Wow\, I’ve been through that’ or ‘Damn\, that’s catchy as hell.’” \nAnsley had been involved in music since her late teens\, singing in cover bands and doing session work for her friends’ original projects. She loved making music and felt an urge to do more\, but was in the middle of a secure career and was hesitant to change course. In 2014\, the Atlanta-based Emerald Empire Band began throwing gigs her way. The Emerald crew was taken by her savvy professionalism\, positivity to spare\, and voice to be reckoned with\, and they soon began imploring her to move to Atlanta. Life in Athens wasn’t bad for Ansley; she had a good job and owned a house. But she knew music was her greatest joy and on her 30th birthday\, made the decision to follow that path. She quit her job\, sold her house\, moved to Atlanta\, and has been singing nonstop ever since. \nThe career change has resulted in a happier Ansley than ever before. The music she makes every day and especially the people she makes it with are fulfilling her in ways she only dreamed of. In addition to finding her voice as an original artist and her footing as a professional\, she has found a supportive\, creative and generous musical family in her new home. “I’ve always wanted to be around creative people—in the treehouse\, as I say—and that’s what Atlanta has been. I didn’t even have to knock on the door. It was just open and everyone inside was like ‘Yo girl\, c’mon in! We got cake!’” \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nPurchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table. \nAdditional reservations are not required if a table\, booth or banquette have been purchased via Ticketfly. \nPLEASE NOTE: If earlier dinner reservations are made\, your seats are not guaranteed for the show. For example\, you may not be able to reserve a table at 7:00pm and keep it for a 9:00pm show. The only way to guarantee a seat for the show is to purchase booth or banquette tickets. Reservations for some table (4-top) seating may be available at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. \nBar area and patio seating is reserved on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nReservations for the Captain’s Room (private dining room) can be reserved for parties of 12-20 guests. For more info call 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/ansley-stewart-and-friends/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180204T051342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180204T051342Z UID:27958-1517662800-1517670000@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Chicken Pickin' Brunch w/How and Why DESCRIPTION:Atlanta indie folk singer-songwriters Michael Hudgins and Lindsay Rakers come together to form acoustic duo How and Why. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTHIS IS A FREE EVENT! Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/chicken-pickin-brunch-whow-and-why-2/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180204T051342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180204T051342Z UID:29336-1517653800-1517659200@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Princess Brunch: Tangled! DESCRIPTION:Join us at the V Saturday mornings in February for free screenings of TANGLED\, the story of a feisty young lady with infeasibly long hair! The modern story of Rapunzel is sure to set your Saturday off right. Free with RSVP. Enjoy a royal brunch feast complete with bottomless mimosas ($18/person) for the adult kids. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/princess-brunch-tangled-4/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180128T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180128T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180129T051305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T051305Z UID:28245-1517142600-1517153400@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Trio Deluxe DESCRIPTION:TRIO DELUXE – smoky American Songbook standards and hot virtuosity from some of the best Athens/Atlanta musicians around: Andrea DeMarcus (Cicada Rhythm)\, Dan Coy (Bonaventure Quartet)\, and John Norris (lots of Athens bands). \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-trio-deluxe-9/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180128T051402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180128T051402Z UID:28201-1517058000-1517058000@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Chicken Pickin' Brunch with Sailing to Denver DESCRIPTION:SAILING TO DENVER\, AN ATLANTA BASED BAND IN THEIR SIXTH YEAR TOGETHER\, IS SET TO RELEASE THEIR THIRD RECORD TITLED “WRITING ON THE WALL” EARLY 2017. THIS UNIQUE AMERICANA/ROOTS-ROCKACT HAS SPENT THE LAST FEW YEARS DEVELOPING AN ORIGINAL SOUND AND LIVE SHOW CULTIVATED AT LOCAL FESTIVALS INCLUDING THE SWEETWATER 420 FESTIVAL. THEY CAN REGULARLY BE SEEN AROUND TOWN AT MANY DIFFERENT VENUES\, WEDDINGS\, AND CORPORATE EVENTS AND HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO FEATURE AMAZING SPECIAL GUEST MUSICIANS FROM ALL OVER THE SOUTHEAST. \nRESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/chicken-pickin-brunch-with-sailing-to-denver-8/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T103000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180128T051401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180128T051401Z UID:28173-1517049000-1517049000@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Princess Brunch: FROZEN DESCRIPTION:Dust off the crown and jewels and join us at the V for a party featuring one of the “coolest” animated hits of all-time. This musical experience invites audiences of all ages to sit back\, “Let it Go\,” and cheer along with this screening of Disney’s beloved\, FROZEN. Advance reservations are encouraged for this event. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nThis is a FREE event! Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/princess-brunch-frozen-4/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180121T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180121T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180122T051347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T051347Z UID:28244-1516537800-1516548600@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Nico Lembo Trio DESCRIPTION:Nico Lembo was born and raised in Clearwater\, Florida and began playing drums at age 11 at the insistence of his father. He attended college at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville in 2006\, where he received instruction from world-renowned drummer Danny Gottlieb. Under Danny’s tutelage\, Nico developed a refined sense of groove\, musicianship\, and technique. In 2008\, Nico had the great honor of performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City with the UNF Wind Ensemble\, and upon graduating in 2010\, lent his talents to many Jacksonville area bands performing live shows and recordings. He has recorded with Jacksonville artists Saltwater Grass\, Toots Lorraine and the Traffic\, and Brady Clampitt\, along with the UNF Jazz Ensemble 2 and UNF combo 1. As a member of Saltwater Grass\, he played across the southeast\, including multiple festivals at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak\, Florida. 2013 brought a location change to Atlanta\, Georgia where he immediately began working with members of Grammy award winning band Arrested Development\, and with the award winning corporate band the Emerald Empire Band. He currently lives and works in the Atlanta area. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-nico-lembo-trio-5/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180121T051405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180121T051405Z UID:28197-1516453200-1516460400@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Chicken Picken' Brunch w/Battlefield Collective DESCRIPTION:Battlefield Collective is the combined musical talents and efforts of Stephanie Caron and Evan Hart. A unique blend of bluegrass\, Americana\, roots\, and rockabilly give the group an unmistakable and unique sound that is as full of energy as it is passion.\nTouring the southeast\, Battlefield Collective performs original material as well as their own arrangements of cover songs selected from top hits from the past sixty years. Energy and creativity set Battlefield Collective apart from the other bands\, as well as their ability to be flexible and versatile. \n​Stephanie and Evan perform as a duo\, but also frequently hire local musicians to create a fuller sound to match the needs for any venue or private event. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/chicken-picken-brunch-wbattlefield-collective/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T103000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180121T051405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180121T051405Z UID:28172-1516444200-1516444200@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Princess Brunch: FROZEN DESCRIPTION:Dust off the crown and jewels and join us at the V for a party featuring one of the “coolest” animated hits of all-time. This musical experience invites audiences of all ages to sit back\, “Let it Go\,” and cheer along with this screening of Disney’s beloved\, FROZEN. Advance reservations are encouraged for this event. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nThis is a FREE event! Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/princess-brunch-frozen-3/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180114T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180114T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180115T051323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T051323Z UID:28243-1515933000-1515943800@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Matthew Kaminski Trio DESCRIPTION:Featuring Ben Bailey on drums and Dave Frackenpohl on guitar. \nBorn in Chicago\, IL\, Matthew Kaminski has been playing the Hammond Organ since he was five years old. Studying under Chicago jazz pianist Gordon James in his teens\, Matthew was accepted into the University of Arizona’s jazz studies department as a jazz pianist. There\, he studied jazz with Dr. Jeffrey Haskell and Mike Eckroth\, and played in the jazz ensemble and combos as well as studying classical piano with Dr. Suzanne Knosp. Matthew also attended master classes by Wynton Marsalis and Kitty Margolis\, and performed with vibraphonists/marimba musicians Dave Samuels and Dave Friedman. \nMatthew has a passion for jazz organ playing and has studied with Hammond B3 masters Ike Stubblefield\, Tony Monaco\, and Scott Giddens\, as well a sharing the stage with fellow organists Pat Bianchi\, Linda Dachtyl\, Wil Blades\, Todd Hildreth and guitarist Grant Green Jr. Additionally\, Matthew has been a full time piano teacher since 2001 and currently teaches at The North Fulton School of Music’s Atlanta locations\, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center\, and has taught at the college level for Georgia Tech in Atlanta\, GA. Matthew continues to perform regularly in the Atlanta\, GA metro area on three instruments: the Hammond organ\, piano\, and accordion. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-matthew-kaminski-trio-2/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T114500 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180114T051513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180114T051513Z UID:28296-1515841200-1515843900@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Puppet Brunch - The Reluctant Dragon DESCRIPTION:Princess Penepole loves to read about dragons. Imagine her surprise when she actually meets and befriends a dragon! Their introduction coincides with the arrival of a much-touted dragon slayer\, Sir Reginal Thwebes. Upon discovering the potential threat of a dragon in the palace\, King Rhubarb charges Sir Reginald to fight the dragon. Will it be a fight to the death? Will it be a draw? Will they even fight at all? Find out in All Hands Productions version of “The Reluctant Dragon.” Loosely based on Kenneth Grahame’s book\, this production utilizes colorful moving-mouth hand puppets and rod puppets to tell a story about friendship and understanding. Puppets created by David Stephens and costumes by Sottie Rowell. This show was funded in part by a 2008 Jim Henson Foundation Family Grant. \nTICKETING/RESERVATION INFO: TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR EVERY MAN\, WOMAN\, AND CHILD.\nYour tickets serve as your brunch reservation. Additional arrangements are not required once tickets are purchased. For special seating requests (highchairs or booster seats)\, please call 470-225-6162 URL:https://venkmans.com/event/puppet-brunch-the-reluctant-dragon-3/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Ticketed Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180107T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180108T051810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180108T051810Z UID:28246-1515330000-1515337200@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Coley High Trio DESCRIPTION:The Coley High Trio features Jim Coley on upright bass and vocals\, Slappy on guitar and vocals\, and Tony James on percussion. Coley High Trio features a rotating cast of guest musicians as well. They are versatile and veteran musicians\, comprised of members of local Atlanta funk/soul favorites Entropy and Heavy Chevy. CHT plays a wide variety of acoustic music for all occasions. Soul\, Jazz\, Hip Hop\, Reggae\, Blues\, Funk\, you name it – we got it. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-coley-high-trio-2/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180107T051746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180107T051746Z UID:27921-1515243600-1515243600@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Chicken Pickin' Brunch w/ Sweet Auburn String Band DESCRIPTION:Formed in 2013 in Atlanta\, Sweet Auburn String Band brings high-energy soul and funkiness to American roots music. \nIAN HENNESSEE\, UPRIGHT BASS AND BANJO \nJAMIE REILLY\, PERCUSSION \nDAN WILLIAMS\, GUITAR \nWILL B RUFF\, MANDOLIN AND SLIDE GUITAR \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/chicken-pickin-brunch-w-sweet-auburn-string-band-3/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T103000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180107T051746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180107T051746Z UID:28171-1515234600-1515234600@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Princess Brunch: FROZEN DESCRIPTION:Dust off the crown and jewels and join us at the V for a party featuring one of the “coolest” animated hits of all-time. This musical experience invites audiences of all ages to sit back\, “Let it Go\,” and cheer along with this screening of Disney’s beloved\, FROZEN. Advance reservations are encouraged for this event. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nThis is a FREE event! Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/princess-brunch-frozen-2/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171231T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171231T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164218 CREATED:20180101T051703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180101T051703Z UID:28177-1514723400-1514734200@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Trio Deluxe DESCRIPTION:TRIO DELUXE – smoky American Songbook standards and hot virtuosity from some of the best Athens/Atlanta musicians around: Andrea DeMarcus (Cicada Rhythm)\, Dan Coy (Bonaventure Quartet)\, and John Norris (lots of Athens bands). \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show\, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-trio-deluxe-8/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR