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Leigh Bardugo is hitting the road in support of her next adventure in the Grishaverse, “King of Scars,” and Little Shop of Stories in Decatur is the spot to be.
The event is slated for Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at 4 p.m. at the DeKalb County Public Library Decatur Branch 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030.
Leigh Bardugo ‘King of Scars’ Tour Hits Atlanta
Exciting news: we’re partnering with Macmillan to host a Grishaverse fan meet-up an hour before Leigh arrives! The fan meet-up will include trivia/games, a themed King of Scars photo backdrop (so come in costume!), exclusive fan-meet-up-only moments, and more!
Once Leigh arrives, she’ll host a 30 minute Q&A followed by a book signing where you’re able to get King of Scars personalized and two additional Leigh Bardugo titles signed. You’ll also be able to grab a quick photo with her, so have your cameras ready to go!
FAN MEET-UP: 4:00 on 2/2 at Decatur Library
Q&A and SIGNING: 5:00 on 2/2 at Decatur Library
TICKETS: A ticket is required in order to enter the signing line for this event. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. The ticket is the cost of one copy of KING OF SCARS (to be picked up at the event), and it will earn you entrance into the fan meet-up, Q&A, and signing line.
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If you’re in Savannah or willing to travel there, a new biopic is looking for all sorts of people, from men, women, 1960s gorgeous model types to feminist protesters, elderly folks and more.
Cynthia Stillwell Casting is handling the auditions for this production, which is a Gloria Steinem biopic being filmed in Savannah. Shooting begins in January and runs through March 2019. Costume fittings are set to begin the second week in January.
“The Glorias” Is based on feminist author and major trail blazer Steinem’s book “My Life on the Road,” And is being directed by Julie Taymor (Frida, The Lion King, Titus). The film stars Julianne Moore (Hunger Games, The Big Lebowski, Boogie Nights) Alicia vikander (The Danish Girl, Tomb Raider) and Bette Midler (The Rose, Down And out in Beverly Hills, and world class icon and singer).Savannah talent and people willing to travel to Savannah! We want your submissions! Rate is $80/8.
Email Two pics of yourself (one face and one full body) with the following info to:
CStillwellSubmissions@gmail.com
Subject: GLORIAS submissionLast name, first name
cell number
Email address
Car info (year/color/make/model)
Height and sizes
Age if under 18
Dol info if under 18All ethnicities, ages and genders— Specifically need the following, so please share if you know people who know people:
Native Americans
Cars from the 1970s-1990s
Biker gals and guys
70s Elite professor types
Badass feminist protesters
Reporters, editors
1960s gorgeous model types
Elderly women and menWith more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Read more: 20+ things to know in Atlanta on the cheapGot an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
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Calling all local models: The Paradym Group, a full-service national talent and entertainment agency, is looking for an experienced promotional model for an upcoming expo in Atlanta.
The model will work on Jan. 14-16 at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. Models will interact with attendees and assist with brand experiences. Models will be paid $300 a day.
Apply to be a model for trade show expo in Atlanta
If you are available to work on the selected dates, please email 3-5 photos and a promo resume to Tiara@theparadymgroup.com.
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Read more: 20+ things to know in Atlanta on the cheapGot an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
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I Write, I Speak gives speakers, authors, and writers the opportunity to tell others about their story.
This platform gives each speakers from all over the U.S. to come together, share opportunities, build relationships and become empowered to be a “paid speaker”. Each session will be packed with powerful tools on the power to become a paid speaker, engaging your audience and pursuing your purpose.
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your gifts of writing and speaking to world. Raffles, V.I.P bags, giveaways and more exciting moments will take place at the kick off of the “I Write, I Speak” Tour.
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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If you have a home lingering for sale on the market in metro Atlanta, 2019 is going to be more challenging, according to new industry figures.
Rates and home prices will rise, according to Realtor.com’s 2019 housing forecast. Mortgage rates are expected to hit 5.5% by the end of 2019, while, monthly mortgage payments will surge 8%.
Atlanta real estate forecast for 2019
It all translates into making home ownership further out of reach for metro Atlantans, especially for younger Gen-Z, millennial and other first-time homebuyers. Conversely, that won’t be the case for upscale buyers.
“Inventory will continue to increase next year, but unless there is a major shift in the economic trajectory, we don’t expect a buyer’s market on the horizon within the next five years,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist for realtor.com®. “Unfortunately for buyers, it’s only going to get more costly to buy, especially the most-demanded entry level real estate. To be successful, buyers should think through how they’ll adapt to higher rates and prices.”
In the metro Atlanta’s north Fulton suburbs, prices will rise 3% while the sales percentage will drop by about 2%. Don’t worry, it will still be a seller’s market, but homes will be expected to linger a bit more.
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Southside Atlanta real estate prices for 2019
A number of areas of the city experienced phenomenal growth in prices, attributed largely to the Beltline. Below is a sample of real estate price prices around Atlanta.
At the end of 2018, the median price for a 3-bedroom single-family home in the West End was $356,000.
The median rent for a 3-bedroom single-family home was just under $1,400, according to figures from Trulia.
In Cascade Heights in southwest Atlanta, the median price for a 3-bedroom home was $269,000, a 57% increase over the previous year. The median rent for the same number of bedrooms was $2,500 a month.
Northside Atlanta real estate prices for 2019
At the end of 2018, the median price for a 3-bedroom single-family home in Buckhead was $580,000, a 9% increase over the year prior. The median rent for the same number of bedrooms was $3,275 a month.
The median price for a 3-bedroom single-family home in Midtown was $675,000, a 8.5% increase over the year prior. The median rent for the same number of bedrooms was $2,662 a month.
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Atlanta filmmaker Tyler Perry announced that he will put on an all-star tribute concert honoring the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Perry will host the Aretha Franklin tribute in California.
The show will tape at the Shrine Auditorium in L.A. on Jan. 13, 2019, according to the Grammys, which will coordinate the event along with music mogul Clive Davis and CBS.
“For more than six decades, her extraordinary artistic achievements coupled with her passionate dedication to her philanthropic work — which ranged from children’s and artists’ issues to civil rights activism — served as a testament to her power, majesty, and genius,” Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow said in a statement. “These gifts positioned her as a true cultural icon, and the Recording Academy is honored to celebrate her inspirational legacy.”
Aretha Franklin tribute concert performers
Franklin passed away this pass summer after a longtime illness. Her nationally televised funeral was held at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on Aug. 28-29. A public concert followed on Aug 30.
Presale Tickets for the tribute concert have gone on sale.
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The Netflix show “Raising Dion” is looking to hire people to portray audience members for a scene shot in Atlanta.
The new Netflix show, “Raising Dion” is described as a science fiction TV series and is based on a comic book by Dennis Liu. “Raising Dion” follows Nicole Reese, a woman who raises her son, named Dion, alone following the sudden death of her husband Mark. However, Dion is not like any other kid. While raising a son as a single mom is tough enough, raising Dion, proves to be tougher. Dion begins to show signs of superhuman abilities and now his mother Nicole must not only raise her son, but also protect him from those that are looking to exploit his superhero like abilities.
Casting call: ‘Raising Dion’ audience members
Show: Raising Dion
Date: TUESDAY 1/8/19
Location: Atlanta Area
Rate: $75/8We are currently booking for Audience members 18+ to work on Raising Dion Jan 8th – If you’re available for a full day please submit your photos and contact information (please notate if you’re Registered or not) to:
RAISINGDION@CENTRALCASTING.COM
Subject Line: Audience MemberAtlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox. -
It’s a Will & Grace trivia night! We’re calling every Will, Grace, Jack, Karen, Beverly Leslie and Rosario (RIP) out there to come and show off your W&G knowledge. Because our trivia nights have become a big night at Guac y Margys, we will be selling tickets for all trivia nights moving forward to ensure everyone who comes gets a seat!
It’s happening on Wednesday, January 16 at 7 p.m. at Guac y Margys, 661 Auburn Avenue Northeast Suite 120 Atlanta, GA 30312.
A ticket reserves your seat and gets you 2 tacos and 1 Casamigos Margarita! We are selling a limited number of early bird tickets so grab one (or 6) while they’re still available.
The questions will be based on the original series AND the new series. And as with all of our trivia nights, the top 3 teams win prizes, including bar tabs and GyM swag.
As always, we’ll have some great themed drink specials for your team to enjoy so bring your inner Karen Walker. You say potato, I say vodka.
Signups begin at 6:30, trivia starts right at 7:00 and will be done by 9:00. Our trivia night tickets typically sell out a few days after we post the event so don’t delay.
Tag your friends, spread the word, start thinking of those team names. Will & Grace Trivia Night will be here before you know it!
Teams of 1-6 welcome, 21+ only. No need to bring print out your ticket. Just make sure whoever bought the ticket is there with his or her ID.
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I’ve started and stopped my show so many times but one thing has always been consistent: my desire to support and empower women of color to live out their truth and my desire to share their stories. Man, I love a good story.
The World Is Ours is a talk show where I talk to millennial entrepreneurs, leaders and creatives about the spiritual and cultural concepts, beliefs and habits that inspire their creativity and inform the work they do in their business and life. We’re talking about personal growth, current events, entrepreneurship and more.
All in all, we’re talking about REAL STUFF. There’s enough of the super fluffy stuff. I want to talk about the real challenges, the real hero’s journey, the real REAL.
And during this screening, you’ll get to see a preview. You’ll get to tell me what you think and you’ll get to hear a road map of what’s to come.
Screening starts promptly at 6:45p on Thursday, January 17, 2019
*hors d’oeuvres will be served.
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In honor of Ghana Independence Celebration Weekend, Atlantans are invited to this special party on Saturday, March 16, 2019.
Kente Wave is a special party showcasing Ghanaian culture. A showcase of the artistry of Ghanaian Designers, Bloggers and Fashion enthusiasts. Come dressed with a hint of Kente or African Print.
21+ Valid ID Required | Dress Code: Traditional Attire; Classy; Fashionable
DressCode : Fashionable
Contact 202-696-6573 For Partnership and Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact 202-321-5324 For Table Reservations.
Kente characterized by weft designs woven into every available block of plain weave is called adweneasa. The Akan people choose kente cloths as much for their names as their colors and patterns. Although the cloths are identified primarily by the patterns found in the lengthwise (warp) threads, there is often little correlation between appearance and name. Names are derived from several sources, including proverbs, historical events, important chiefs, queen mothers, and plants.The cloth symbolizes high in value.