On May 27, 2016 the Westview Commercial District Association organized the first monthly “Shop & Dine with the Locals” event. The series will run from May through September on the fourth Friday of the month. Many of the Westview Commercial District’s businesses close at around 6:00pm, and the event encourages the businesses to stay open late, until 9:30pm, for residents and visitors alike to enjoy. Grab some food, grab a drink, shop from the vendors, and enjoy the extra buzz along the Ralph David Abernathy Blvd corridor.
To view photos of the first summer series Shop & Dine with the Locals event check out the photo gallery below or visit the Westview Facebook page.
Join Tour de SWAT for the third annual bicycle event as they explore the rich history – and trust us, you will be blown away by what you will learn – and beautiful scenery of eight of Atlanta’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods. You’ll bike eleven miles through Oakland City, Adair Park, Capitol View, Capitol View Manor, Pittsburgh, Mechanicsville, Westview, and West End on an all new ride.
The after party will be at Lifecycle Building Center and there will be complimentary beer (donation accepted) and food for purchase!
Event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1573978972914586/
Atlanta Streets Alive expanded their prior West End only route to go from Westview to Grant Park in 2016. Westview enjoyed being part of the route and included various activities, such as bubble blowing and double dutch jumping by Area West Realty, grilling and DJs by Cornerstone Church, a friendly kids vs. adults soccer match, DJ Kemit at Mutana, and more. The weather was perfect, the turnout was great, and Westview can’t wait to welcome Atlanta Streets Alive back in 2017!
To view photos of Westview at the Atlanta Streets Alive event check out the photo gallery below or visit the Westview Facebook page.
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Michael Jones officially unveiled his art mural, “Letter Blue,” on Sunday, April 17, 2016. The artwork was created on the wall of a commercial building at the intersection of Ralph David Abernathy Blvd and East Ontario Avenue thanks to a grant from the City of Atlanta’s Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.
Jones explained that “Letter Blue,” with its fusion of the spinning downtown ferries wheel, interwoven with scenes from the Westview neighborhood, represents the inevitable changes – sometimes welcomed, sometimes controversial – that are happening in the city and the Westview neighborhood.
Council members Andre Dickens and Cleta Winslow are hosting an Earth Day clean-up for Westview and West End.
Free hot dog lunch for anyone who does at least one hour of cleanup. If you plan to eat, be sure to RSVP to Michelle at micwise50@gmail.com or 404-384-3339.
The PATH Foundation has just completed a new trail project that connects the trail head of the BeltLine Westview/West End spur trail at Westview Drive with the Westview neighborhood. The path was constructed along the border of the Westview Cemetery, creating a much needed connection. The projected was started in March and swiftly finished in April.
Atlanta Streets Alive will host its third annual southwest Atlanta event. In past years the event was held along Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. in West End. In 2016 the route is being expanded to start in Westview at Lucile Ave. and continue for 4 miles along Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. through West End, Adair Park, Pittsburgh, Mechanicsville, and Summer Hill before ending in Grant Park. From 2:00-6:00pm this stretch of road will be closed to automobile traffic and will instead allow people to explore the route as pedestrians, bicyclists, roller skaters, etc.
Groups, such as neighbors, churches, etc. are encouraged to set up activities along the route. In Westview participants will be able to enjoy Dominoes, a soccer match, and a special DJ set by DJ Kemit at Mutana, Inc.
Check out all the events happening along the route: Atlanta Streets Alive Walkabout
Come out and play on the street!
Westview Studios & Offices held its first open house on March 3, 2016. Visitors were able to tour the recently restored historic church premises, get a peak in the doors of resident artist studios, and enjoy refreshments while socializing.
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To see photos of the open house view the photo gallery below (click “continue reading”).
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Introducing Westview Studios, Atlanta’s newest creative community located near the Westside BeltLine and KIPP Academy. We invite you to join us for our very first Open House & Studio Tour.
Meet our talented list of partners that include photographers, mixed media artists and media communication specialists. Surround yourself with other creatives as you stroll through the halls of this historic building and experience local talent first hand. As we open up our doors you will discover that each studio is unique. You might even see some original, hand-crafted artwork you can’t live without.
* Refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, music & more
* Overflow parking available across street at KIPP Academy
Artists:
JACOB’S EYE Group
Michael Jones
Yanique Norman
SHEdriven Photography
J Hardman Photography
Tracy Murrell
Rhythmic Images Photography
K.D. Photography
Brian L. Christian Photography
Images By J, LLC
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If you’re a Painter, Game Designer, Photographer, Seamstress, Storyboard Artist – have a Media or Marketing Communication Shop, this innovative environment is for you.
Considering a studio space of your own? Contact our leasing team, or visit our website.
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