BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:204437@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20260826T073954Z DTSTART:20260918T183000Z DTEND:20260918T213000Z SUMMARY:Bèl Rèv DESCRIPTION:For Immediate Release\\nAugust 19\\, 2026\\nContact: Monica M artelly\\nbel.rev.atl@gmail.com\\nBÈL RÈV BRINGS AN ELEGANT CIRCUS DINN ER THEATRE CONCEPT TO ATLANTA\\nTHIS SEPTEMBER AT THE GOAT FARM’S NEW V ENUE\\, LOOP\\nBèl Rèv is Atlanta’\\;s dreamy circus dinner theate r that sets the table and the stage for a night of live performances\\, c ulinary delights\\, and unforgettable revelry\\nBèl Rèv\\, Atlanta’s dreamy circus dinner theater\\, will premiere with proof-of-concept shows at LOOP in West Midtown on September 18 &\\; 19\\, 2026. The debut ex perience will weave live circus performances\\, a curated four-course din ner\\, music\\, drag\\, storytelling\\, and artful design into an evening where imagination becomes tangible and possibility feels expansive.\\nFo unded by movement artist and engineering graduate Monica Martelly\\, in c ollaboration with executive chef and culinary creative Mwandisha Gaitor o f 2 Pieces of Toast\\, Bèl Rèv was created to expand what live performa nce can be in Atlanta. Its mission is to produce bold\\, engaging experie nces while creating more space\\, visibility\\, and professional opportun ities for the city’s creatives\\, particularly artists from historicall y marginalized communities.\\nWith Atlanta’s celebrated food scene and thriving arts communities\\, Bèl Rèv offers a distinctive opportunity t o bring culinary and performing arts together. Every part of the evening is thoughtfully connected\\, inviting guests to experience the food\\, pe rformances\\, music\\, and environment as one unfolding story.\\nThe mult idisciplinary production will feature a unique variety of circus acts\\, live music\\, drag\\, and interactive art installations. Guests will be g uided through the journey by the Dreamweaver–portrayed by Atlanta drag phenomenon Dotte Com–and a diverse cast of artists will perform pieces inspired by different dream archetypes: the surreal\\, the beautiful\\, t he bizarre\\, and the hopeful. From aerial acts and juggling to flying po le\\, each performance contributes to a larger story about the magic of d reaming big and lifting each other up.\\nThroughout the evening\\, four c urated courses complement the performance\\, crafted using local\\, seaso nal\\, and sustainable ingredients. Guests will have the choice of “Ear th\\,” “Land\\,” or “Sea” entrees\\, each thoughtfully composed and beautifully plated. Food is woven into the Bèl Rèv experience as p art of the storytelling\\, not simply served alongside it\\, creating mom ents of connection\\, indulgence\\, and surprise as the performance unfol ds. The result is a culinary experience designed to engage the senses and enhance the journey.\\nAs a proof-of-concept production\\, Bèl Rèv is designed to demonstrate the artistic impact and market potential of a per manent circus dinner theater in Atlanta. Backed by experienced circus per formers\\, technical designers\\, local culinary leaders\\, musicians\\, and event production professionals\\, Bèl Rèv is building a sustainable model for multidisciplinary collaboration and high-caliber live producti ons\\, while providing an unforgettable and inspiring experience for drea mers from all walks of life.\\n“A dream you dream alone is only a dream . A dream you dream together is reality.” –\\; Yoko Ono\\nBèl Rè v\\nAtlanta’s Dreamy Circus Dinner Theatre\\nDirected and Produced by M onica Martelly\\nExecutive Chef Mwandisha Gaitor of 2 Pieces of Toast\\nT ickets at https://www.bigtickets.com/events/LOOP/bel-rev/\\nLOOP\\n665 Ma rietta Street\\nAtlanta\\, GA 30313\\nTickets: Standard\\, Premium\\, and VIP. $150-$250.\\nFriday\\, September 18\\, Doors at 6:30pm\\, No Entry after 7:30pm\\nSaturday\\, September 19\\, Doors at 6:30pm\\, No Entry af ter 7:30pm\\nhttps://belrevatl.com/\\nABOUT THE CREATORS\\nMonica Martell y is the Dreamer &\\; Founder behind Bèl Rèv. The name translates to “Beautiful Dream” in Haitian Creole\\, her native tongue\\, and refl ects the origins of the concept – her dream of combining various art fo rms and passions into one big project that celebrates human art\\, uplift s artists from diverse backgrounds\\, and expands the possibilities for t he dreamers of Atlanta.\\nMwandisha Gaitor is the Executive Chef for Bèl Rèv. As the culinary creator and owner of 2 Pieces of Toast (2POT)\\, s he has provided the best in local and seasonal cuisine\\, sustainable eat ing\\, and exemplary customer service in Atlanta for over 12 years. Her c lients include prominent corporations and organizations such as Spelman C ollege\\, Atlanta Mayor’\\;s Office\\, Visa\\, The United Way\\, and various justice movement organizations.\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/usa-can ada/united-states/atlanta/events/b-l-r-v-2026-09-18 LOCATION:artsatl.org URL:https://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/atlanta/events/b-l-r-v-2026-09-18 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR