Constellations

08/08/2024

Always a good day when comes by for a visit:)

07/02/2024

Interested in making a personal difference in helping to preserve civil rights history? Join us. Follow along and get connected

06/10/2024

How can design influence amari? And what are the characteristics of a great gin?

Last week we attended “Business by Design: Murrell’s Row Spirits” hosted by . Featuring conversation with and , we learned firsthand about the significance of design and the role it has played in shaping the success of Murrell’s Row. We saw the power of design and the details that goes into creating the brands visually stunning labels, and how deeply design has been woven into the fabric of the business.

It was a wonderful night with an amazing turnout. Folks across design, food, and beverage industries were in attendance. Questions were asked and gins were tasted!

Thank you to for hosting, for the wonderful insights and story, and for the incredible moderating. As well as to everyone who attended!

                   

06/06/2024

Tomorrow, and you’re invited…

How about some donuts, coffee, and casual conversation? Come celebrate 6 years of .community in style on National Donut Day (cosmic!) please come by Constellations on Friday June 7th from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM to reminisce and share your favorite memories…

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06/03/2024

6 years…

June 1st marked 6 years of the doors being open here at .community

True to our name, Constellations fosters meaningful connections by uniting nonprofits, purpose-driven companies, friends from around the world, brides and grooms, neighborhood mainstays, very good coffee, creativity, and lots of cultural programming - all within a historical setting.

Designed by Neel Reid in 1910, our handsome and historic building, located in the MLK Jr. Historic District, has witnessed over a century of change. It played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement, most notably as the headquarters of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, chaired by future congressman John Lewis in 1963.The energy is palpable and has been for 114 years.

We’ve had so many great memories over the years with countless favorites and we’re excited to share more throughout the week. Better yet, to celebrate our anniversary in style on National Donut Day (cosmic!) please come by Constellations on Friday June 7th from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM for donuts, coffee, and good conversation. We’ll be happy to see you.

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05/27/2024

How can design influence amaro? And what are the characteristics of a great gin? To find out, join us as we dive into the wonderful world of

You’ll have the chance to hear firsthand about the significance of design and the role it has played in shaping the success of Murrell’s Row. Join Lee Mayfield in conversation with Gene Kansas as they discuss the brand that has been redefining the craft spirits industry since its inception in 2015.

Lee will speak to the power of design and the details that goes into creating Murrell’s Row Spirits’ visually stunning labels, which capture the essence of their brand and ensure the bottles make a statement on any shelf. He’ll also elaborate on how deeply design has been woven into the fabric of the business and the the ways in which it influences their renowned gins and amari. Finally, you’ll learn how design has effectively created harmony between the brand’s founders.

Plus, the discussion will end with a special tasting of the brand’s gin and amaro!

June 6th, 6:30 - 8:00 PM. In-Person at MODA 21+. Tickets available now from

05/24/2024

Always open for inspiration..

05/17/2024

What’s pasta got to do with it?🍝 Everything.

Have a hunger for history? Make sure to visit “Al Dente: The Design of Pasta”. This exhibit explores all things pasta - from the origins of the carb to the design of the shapes, even “future” and “designer” pastas?! Traditional pasta making tools are on display, as well as the food in pop culture, art, and marketing.

We highly recommend a visit. And not on an empty stomach either. Now on display until September 1, 2024.

                 

05/16/2024

Inspiring morning light fills the kitchen here at .community, while the vines and orchids are a nice reminder of our outside world.

05/07/2024

It all starts with a plan…

Recognize this building? These are some of the original plans for the space where .community resides today. Constructed in 1910, the building was designed by Hentz & Reid as the Southern School Book Building. Famed Atlanta architect Neel Reid poured heart and soul into the project, detailing ornate garland swags across the top, majestically centered with the torch of knowledge and an open book. In the 1960s, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee had its offices here, chaired by future Congressman John Lewis.

Today, you know it as .community. Proudly constituted in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic District, birthplace of Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement, Constellations enjoys both the context of history and the desired amenities of life in the modern city.

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04/30/2024

We are a place for gatherings and a place for conversations. A place for culture, the here and now, even the future. We love that has had a continued use of .community for their community needs. It’s provided them with a space for their members to gather and well, kill their pride..

“When men gather, communities change. Kill Pride Club fosters a community where we can talk together and kill our pride. And perhaps be the place where we can heal together and learn together along the way. How are you looking to grow in this community?”

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We are thrilled to always be hosting leaders in our community who are making a difference. We’d love to host you and see how we can work together - drop us a line.

04/26/2024

This week we were honored to host for the Atlanta launch of their series “Around the MIC”.
It was a magical evening that featured some really talented musicians and their work. Thank you to everyone who attended. Be sure to follow along with and their upcoming programs.

Interested in hosting an event of your own? Let us know✨

04/15/2024

This month we celebrate Nicole Ives Day at Day & Day Landscape Architecture .company. She’s a superstar here in the Constellations’ galaxy. With a variety of projects both boutique and institutional, here’s a leader you need to know about.

More than a light-filled office to animate their creative energies, Nicole and team find the community engagement happening at Constellations of the utmost importance. “I just snuck in to check out the space, and I couldn’t believe it was here,” she says. “It was a kind of a serendipitous thing.” We love having Nicole in Sweet Auburn.

We’d love to have you as well. Office and work space, meetings, micro weddings, photo shoots, and so much more - how can .community help you align the stars?

04/12/2024

We are excited to be hosting for the Atlanta launch of their series “Around the MIC” here at .community on April 24th. It’s a fresh twist on the traditional songwriters in the round format that features artists of diverse backgrounds and musical genres swapping songs round-robin style with a bit of cypher-like fun thrown into the mix from time to time. In addition to the featured artists showcasing their own material, each learns and performs one song from the Music in Common songbook! The best part is that it’s a FREE RSVP at the link in bio! ✨

Looking forward to seeing you there 🎶

04/10/2024

When the stars align, magical things can happen. 7 years ago we decided to align ourselves with the stars, moon, and sun in the sky.

We hit “go live” at the moment of totality on the .community website - on the 21st of August 2017 at 2:37pm. While it maybe not be year to date, it’s year to stars to celebrate this. On the 8th of April 2024 at 1:58pm we witnessed another great Solar Eclipse that took our breath away and reminded us that it’s good to be part of something bigger than ourselves.

A constellations is “where stars come together and shine”. And we look forward to many more years of such.

📸 photo of 2024 eclipse by from Grand Tower, IL

04/06/2024

🏃‍♂️ Run the O4W 5K!🏃‍♀️ Saturday, May 11th join Atlanta’s runners for one of the cities best 5Ks. Featuring a great course starting in the Historic Old Fourth Ward park and running through the historic neighborhood of O4W, this years race is back and better than ever.

In its 8th year, the Old 4th Ward 5K has the goal of raising money for the Hope-Hill Elementary school and their Foundation. Hope-Hill is an historic neighborhood school in O4W, and funds raised will support learning for students and professional development, as well as support for teachers.

Please visit www.o4w5k.com for more info and to register!

04/02/2024

A few beautiful memories from Erica & Cody’s recent wedding here at Constellations. We are honored they chose us for their special day and were thrilled to have made our space perfect for the occasion.

We like to say that “this is the place”. This is the place for gatherings in a cool cultural, and historic venue. We proudly host meetings, micro weddings, creative sessions, film & photography shoots, company brainstorms, book release parties, podcast brunches, team retreats, intimate dinner parties, readings, talks, milestone celebrations, graduation parties, or whatever event you can imagine.

We’d love to host you, so reach out and let’s see what we can do together.

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03/24/2024

🪴Nothing beats a breath of fresh air, so why not surround yourself with an ample supply? brought the outdoors in, here at .community. They’re an exciting team to collaborate with and the results speak for themselves. From design and install, to routine maintenance - we love how it keeps our space fresh and inspiring.

03/20/2024

A book can inspire, even a cup of coffee too. Can a coaster? “You’re never alone on planet earth.” This quote from Oliver Jeffers’ book “Here We Are” really struck a cord with us. So much so, we put it somewhere we could see every day. Coffee and encouragement, a good combo. Find this book and more in the North Star Library here at Constellations. And help yourself to some coffee while you’re at it.

02/26/2024

Join us for a free District V “Honor” Mural and Constellations Tour presented by The Atlanta Preservation Center. Friday, March 22 · 3pm. Link in bio to register. .community

Built in 1912, 145 Auburn Avenue has been home to a wide variety of businesses including the longest-running African-American daily newspaper in our country’s history, a vibrant jazz club hosting the era’s most prominent musicians, and the lesser known, but widely influential District V Girl Scout Troop — the first African-American troop in Atlanta. Founded in 1943, District V cultivated young women who were at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement and the Atlanta Student Movement. The newly unveiled “Honor” Mural seeks to highlight the lifetime of work that troop member Rosalyn Pope shared and serve as inspiration for future generations.

02/19/2024

Looking for a meeting space with a sense of humor...and big cups? Visit Constellations, we’ll be happy to see you.

02/12/2024

Love coffee? Enjoy learning whilst caffeinating? Join us at Constellations this Friday Feb. 16 for a fun morning with Sawyer Estes of Chrome Yellow fame for a coffee cupping and good conversation. This event is free, please RSVP, space is limited. Link in bio. .estes

01/31/2024

Well, it’s engagement season. If you’re looking for a fun venue with style, and one that emotes passion, we may just be the place for you. Visit and see for yourself. From proposals to engagement parties, weddings to the afterparty, we’d love to host you.

12/01/2023

Tonight .community, Keeping Time – Night 6, an project. These guys ARE good!

09/20/2023

Join us THIS Saturday, 9/23, on the eve of the Autumn Equinox, for a food photography workshop hosted by photojournalist .
Keep reading for a chance to win a seat in the workshop!

We’ll gather to celebrate the start of a new season by learning how to compose, style and photograph an autumnal food board, working with in-season produce, local cheeses and bread makers' provisions.

The workshop will take place at Satellite at the Atlanta Daily World Building at 145 Auburn, just a few doors down from Constellations.

Tickets include a glass of bubbly, all the ingredients for your food board, photography and food styling lessons, and an opportunity to break bread with other creatives. All skill levels welcome! More info and tix .

ONLY 3 TICKETS LEFT - AND WE’VE GOT ONE TO GIVE AWAY! The first person to DM us the name of the jazz club that occupied 145 Auburn in the 1940s wins!

12/15/2022

The Meetings & Events team has some plans…stay tuned, y’all.

12/03/2022

11/30/2022

Join us this Friday as we celebrate our friend, Stéphanie Boulard – Associate Professor of French at Georgia Tech’s School of Modern Languages – for the launch of her new book, Hugographies.

Bubbly, bites & books will be available, and registration is free but required at the link in our bio.💫

11/16/2022

Clean desk, clear mind. A fresh environment may be exactly what you need to jumpstart your creativity, especially as we prep for the new year ahead. Join us in Sweet Auburn at .

11/10/2022

A look back at the last couple of months at Constellations, a la the beloved Welcome Board.💫

We love hosting creative companies, happy couples, and cultural organizations – to name a few – all right here in the heart of Sweet Auburn. Book your next meeting or event today:)

Honorable mention for the return of the PSL.