Full-Figured Modeling Contest Saturday at Greenbriar, $1,000 Top Prize

Plus-size models can compete today for a chance to participate in the 2011 Fall Full & Fabulous Fashion Show on Sept. 24.

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Weekend Activities for Cascade Patchers.

(Updated) Last Thursday for Woodruff Arts Center Free Admission

Target Family Thursdays gives families a chance to enjoy the arts for free tomorrow.

21st Annual Southwest Atlanta Music Festival

Headliners this weekend include Da Brat, Bone Crusher and Groove Factor. VIP meet and greet Wednesday at R&B's Wings.

15th Annual Black Gay Pride Conference Through Monday

Atlanta's African-American gay community is hosting a Labor Day weekend event at the Melia Hotel through Monday.

Steve Harvey Family Feud Atlanta Tickets

Taping runs through Sept. 16. Your family can apply to appear on the show, too!

Atlanta Filmmaker Tells of Great Migration South

Naimah Fuller nearing completion of her first feature length documentary, which features several prominent southwest Atlantans.

Woodruff Arts Center Offering Free Admission on Thursdays in September

Target Family Thursdays gives families a chance to enjoy the arts for free.

Get Out! Labor Day Weekend Planner

The long week is coming to an end and Labor Day weekend is almost here, No plans? Not to worry, Cascade Patch has you covered.

Cascade Patch Photo Contest Submission

Annette Samuels shares her photo of the sunset over the 2011 Atlanta Jazz Festival in our "How I Spent My Summer" photo contest.

Fans Pack Cascade Home Depot for Coco Brother

The Praise 102-5 radio personality is promoting his upcoming Christian concert "Stand: One Body."

Get Out! Your Weekend Plans Are Here

The long week is over and the weekend is almost here, No plans? Not to worry, Cascade Patch has you covered.

Will and Jada, Split?

According to Hollywood news reports Will Smith and Jada Pickett are splitting after 13 years of marriage.

Nick Ashford Dead at 70

He was solid as a rock in his 38-year marriage to Valerie Simpson and his legacy as a Motown singer and co-writer of Motown classics like "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "You're All I Need To Get By" and "I'm Every Woman."

Actress Terri Vaughn Opens Lounge in Buckhead

Performer celebrates opening of her Green Room Lounge In Buckhead. It's a spectacular place for people to experience the arts. Here they can enjoy coffee, tea, and hors d'oeuvres, while also taking acting classes.

Accolades for Acclaimed Artist, Mays High School Grad Radcliffe Bailey

Praise continuing for Bailey, whose "Memory as Medicine" exhibit is on display at the High Museum of Art through Sept. 11.

Don't Forget African-Americans Employ 'The Help,' Too

The book and film 'The Help' has generated numerous debates about the depictions of blacks in the film. Let's not forget that many African-Americans employ "help" today.

Get Out! Your Weekend Plans Are Here

The long week is almost over. No plans? Not to worry, Cascade Patch has you covered.

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Weekend events for Cascade Patchers.

Get Out! Your Weekend Plans Are Here

The long week is over and the weekend is almost here, No plans? Not to worry, Cascade Patch has you covered.

Quilt Appraiser at Hammonds House Saturday

Certified quilt appraiser Holly Anderson is meeting with quilt owners between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sat., Aug. 13, to appraise family quilts.

Former Secretary to W.E.B. DuBois Honored as Gospel Music Pioneer

Dixon was secretary to several historical greats, but she is being honored now for her own musical prominence.

Callywood: 'Braxton Family Values' Enjoy Wednesday ATL C.E.O. Mixer

Southwest Atlantans mixed and mingled with Atlanta and national stars last night as WE-TV filmed an episode of the popular reality show.

Quilt Festival Opens Sunday

A showcase, lecture and quilting class are only part of the lineup for the 3rd Annual Atlanta Quilt Festival, which begins Sunday.

WE-TV Filming 'Braxton Family Values' Tonight at ATL C.E.O. Mixer

The popular reality show is filing portions of an episode at the book signing of southwest Atlanta-raised author Andre Carter, husband of Towanda Braxton.

Southwest Atlanta Actress Co-Stars in 'Stripped' Play with Lisa Wu Hartwell

Triple-threat Mays High School graduate Arle Michel's star is on the rise. Play opens Wednesday at Georgia Tech's Ferst Center.

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Weekend events for Cascade Patchers.

Get Out! Your Weekend Plans Are Here

The long week is over and the weekend is almost here, No plans? Not to worry, Cascade Patch has you covered.

Harry Potter Not Just for Kids

Many seniors—in Cascade and beyond—are huge Harry Potter fans.

Radcliffe Bailey Closes Sunday at High

Mays High School graduate and internationally-celebrated artist wraps up his first main exhibition at the museum on Sunday.

Scene in Cascade: Radcliffe Bailey

The work of the Benjamin Mays High graduate and celebrated artist is featured at the High Museum through Sept. 11.

Cosmic Rock Band Brings 'Spirit Dance' to Historic West End

2011 Spirit Dance Summer Festival at Omenala African Griot Museum celebrates dance and music in the community.

Avery Sunshine Performs for NBAF Monday at Southwest Arts Center

The singer, songwriter, pianist is just one of many artists offering their talents to the 2011 National Black Arts Festival this week in Atlanta.

Opening Reception Sunday for Acclaimed Artist Michael D. Harris

A member of the internationally-recognized AfriCOBRA artists' movement, author, painter, history professor Michael D. Harris will meet with art lovers to share his new work entitled "Equal Rites."

NBAF Artists' Zone Returns to Greenbriar Mall July 14

After a three-year hiatus, the fine art market that combines work that is visual, wearable and decorative returns to Greenbriar Mall as part of the National Black Arts Festival, July 14-17.

Get Out!!! Your weekend plans are here

It’s Independence Day weekend, full of cookouts, family reunions and fireworks, but if you are looking for more, Cascade Patch has you covered.

Full Gospel Baptist Church Conference in Full Swing This Week

Pastor, gospel music artist Marvin Sapp headlines tonight; Presiding Bishop is Hurricane Katrina transplant Bishop Paul Morton of Southwest Atlanta's Changing a Generation FGBC.

Kathleen Bertrand Performs Tonight at Wines Styles

5th CD by internationally-acclaimed vocalist and southwest Atlanta resident released earlier this month. The album, “Katharsis,” will be available tonight.

Great Father's Day Activities for Southwest Atlantans

Family-friendly weekend events right here for Cascade Patchers.

Sugar Ray Leonard Signs Candid New Autobiography at West End Library Saturday

In an exclusive interview, boxing icon talks with Cascade Patch about "The Big Fight," his personal story of sexual, drug and alcohol abuse.