Gameplay: the next edition of Game Night at Zubi's Taco Kitchen Southside Game Night has the Divine 9 in mind
As we get into the month of June, it's typically a month of movement; the weather is warmer, people are more apt to taking advantage of outdoor activities, and when you mix in some networking with some gameplay, it can set the stage for a sound summer activity. And when you add an invitation to the Divine 9 to the mix, it can provide a more enriching experience. Each month, Zubi's Taco Kitchen hosts their Southside Game Night event. The series is presented by the Shar Bates
The evolution of Urban Pie Atlanta: the Kirkwood neighborhood staple makes its transition to a sports bar and creates an inclusive tone and environment for all
June. It's the official halfway point of the year and the beginning of summer. During this time of the year, a venue with an inviting atmosphere along with indoor and outdoor options is truly ideal. And when it comes to a venue with universal appeal, our recent visit (with our collaborative partners of Lens2Pens Podcast and EmoryRose Photography) to Urban Pie Atlanta is truly a space and place which has these components and so much more. Under the ownership of Lisa Curtis,
Spiritually driven and culturally centered: set sail for the launch of the Spades & Spirits Podcast
Being driven by the Spirit (and an occasional "sprinkling" of some spirit for the 21 and older audience) and having a coming together of culture-centered and driven conversations. On top of that, provide enough of a mix of a little game-play while being all about intentional and transformative. Who exactly does that? Look no further than the creative media undertaking of Misty Reign (The Spiritual Attorney) and Christian Nicole (The Intuitive Development Coach). Already res
A sound series of summer events: the "Iconic" Iota Zeta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. sets the stage for a sensational summer
Typically during the summer months, a number of Divine 9 organizations (the collective of historically and predominantly Black fraternities and sororities) use the summer for a time to pause and refresh to gear up for their programming during the fall and related times of the year. While duly noted, the "Iconic" Iota Zeta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is among those taking a different approach with a balance of social and community engagement during this ke
On the rise: the Atlanta Gladiators' 2025-26 season sets the stage for developing talent and competing for meaningful games beyond the month of April
The ECHL season is a long one. The regular season (72 games) starts in mid-October and for most teams, concludes in mid-April. For 16 teams (4 from each division), their season continues into post-season play for the ECHL Championship, the Kelly Cup. And while the Atlanta Gladiators' season concluded on May 4th with a series-ending 3-1 loss in Game 6 of their 1st round playoff series against the South Carolina Stingrays (a 4-2 series loss), while ending sooner than planned,
Stopped in Game 6: the South Carolina Stingrays come away with a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Gladiators and win their 1st round playoff series by a 4-2 margin
Preview: South Carolina Stingrays (#2 seed in the ECHL South) vs Atlanta Gladiators (#3 seed in the ECHL South) Coming into tonight's Game 6 (May 4, 2026 at the Gas South District/7:10pm EST puck drop), the series is playing out as advertised (click HERE for our series preview). Four of the five games in the series are decided by 1 goal, as the Stingrays hold a 3-2 series lead. With a win tonight, South Carolina can end the series; however, Atlanta has no intentions of havi
Game 4: Chaos and controversy as the Atlanta Gladiators' "Hockey Hail Mary" is overturned and results in a 4-3 win for the South Carolina Stingrays
Preview: South Carolina Stingrays vs Atlanta Gladiators (1st round of the ECHL Playoffs - South Carolina leads 2-1) Tonight's game (April 28, 2026 at the Gas South District/7:10pm EST puck drop) is yet another critical game in the best-of-7 series between the ECHL South Division rivals. Coming off last night's 4-0 win, a Game 4 win for the Stingrays gives them a commanding 3-1 series lead, while a win for the Gladiators evens the series. The Stingrays' leading scorer in the
Shutdown by the Stingrays: the Glads drop a 4-0 decision in Game 3 and look to even the series in Game 4
Preview: South Carolina Stingrays vs Atlanta Gladiators (1st round ECHL Playoffs - the series is tied at 1) Coming into tonight's pivotal Game 3 matchup in the 1st round of the ECHL Playoffs, the South Carolina Stingrays and Atlanta Gladiators come in tied at 1 game apiece. With both teams scoring 1 goal wins (Game 1 is a win for the Stingrays and Game 2 is a win for the Glads), tonight's matchup (April 27, 2026 at 7:10pm EST at the Gas South District) is an opportunity for
Now, we have a series. The South Carolina Stingrays and Atlanta Gladiators lock horns at the Gas South District tied at 1 in their 1st round playoff series
When we released our preview article on the 1st round ECHL Playoff series between the South Carolina Stingrays and Atlanta Gladiators, we labelled it as an "Even Steven" (click HERE to read our preview) based on how evenly matched the teams are, starting with the 1 point which separates them in the South Division standings. As the series shifts to the Gas South District for Games 3 and 4 (April 27th and 28th respectively with the puck dropping at 7:10pm EST on both nights), w
Even Steven: the upcoming 1st round playoff matchup between South Carolina and Atlanta is as even as they come
The ECHL season (2 levels below the NHL) is a grind. After a 72 game regular season (which starts in mid-October and concludes in mid-April), of the 30 teams that are in the league, the top-16 teams (4 teams from each division) earn the right to play in another gauntlet, the postseason, along with pursuit of the league's ultimate prize, the Kelly Cup. The 1st round of the playoffs are within the division (the 1st place team plays the 4th place team while the 2nd and 3rd plac
