ATL industree’s “Hail to the V” Salutes Women in the Restaurant Industry While Benefitting The Farmer Fund August 10

Attend “Hail to the V” and discover what drives the women in Atlanta’s thriving restaurant industry -- servers, staffers, chefs and owners -- as they face unique challenges. Hosted by the hospitality networking group ATL industree, the afternoon of cocktails and conversations at Gypsy Kitchen promises story sharing, candid discussion and opportunities to connect with some of the city’s most accomplished women. Femme-cee Mara Davis of ATL Eats leads a panel of speakers including Mercedes O’Brien, beverage director of Gunshow; Asha Gomez, owner and executive chef of Spice to Table; Shireen Herrington, general manager of The Optimist – Rocket Farm Restaurants; Jenny Levison, owner and executive chef of Souper Jenny, Juicy Jenny and Café Jonah; and Chrysta Poulos, creative director – pastry at Rocket Farm Restaurants. Tickets to the 2-5 p.m. event on Monday, August 10 are $15 for industry folks, $30 for non-industry when you use the code “MLPRVIP.” For every ticket sold, $5 will be donated to The Farmer Fund, a nonprofit safety net for metro-Atlanta farmers facing hardships from natural disasters. Want to support The Farmer Fund even more? Read on and segue to The Farmer Fund Launch Party taking place that night at The Cathedral of St. Philip.

Free "10 for 10" Game Coupon at Game-X with MODA "XYZ" Admission

Video games have been around for decades, but that doesn't mean they aren't changing. Running through September 2 at Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA), "XYZ: Alternative Voices in Game Design" explores some of the most innovative alternative voices helping to shape and transform the medium in exciting new directions. The interactive exhibit, co-presented by MODA and Georgia Tech's Digital Media Program, teaches patrons about the groundbreaking work of women as game designers and artists. Once you're done touring the hands-on exhibit, bring your receipt or MODA sticker over to Game-X and get your hands on a "10 for 10" special. With the purchase of $10 or more worth of game play, you'll receive an additional $10 free. Game on!

Read It and Tweep: TravelGirl Magazine Just Wants to Have Global Fun

  

In its fifth year of publication, Atlanta's own TravelGirl Magazine enthralls women 25-65 who love all things travel related. The magazine covers the senses: sense of humor, sense of adventure, sense to catch Twitter tips (@TravelGirlMag) on the go, and the most important of all, the sense to pack stylish, comfortable shoes.

Sample Tweet: Take time this holiday wknd to plan ur 2013 travels. NOLA is hot: Mardi Gras, Super Bowl, Jazz Fest@TravelgirlSteph will keep us posted!