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It’s baaaaack. Afropunk’s Carnival of Consciousness Atlanta 2018 is returning this weekend for two days of soulful music, loud and abstract art and colorful and free expression. The dates are Saturday, October 13 & Sunday, October 14.
The event has added a number of musical artists to its lineup, including Death Grips, Pusha T, Kaytranada, Rico Nasty and more.
Like last year, it will be held on Windsor Street near downtown Atlanta.
The annual festival pays homage to cultural cornerstones through music, film, skate, and art. The musical lineup will be announced later this week. Last year, major acts such as Solange, Willow Smith, Danny Brown and Alice Smith rocked the crowd.
“When we started the festival, it was meant as a platform for alternative black talent and to grow an audience we felt did not understand festival culture and therefore wouldn’t pay for it,” co-founder Matthew Morgan told Billboard.com in 2015. “We put a lot in by supporting the community for 10 years, so to have the community turn around and support the event, we were extremely happy about that.”
Tickets to the Carnival of Consciousness are on sale now. You can also volunteer and get an earned ticket by working on site.
(Story image via Facebook.com/afropunk / Ryan Purcell)
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If you’re art-inclined, you’ll love this Pink & Paint event brought to you by the Curvey Women Retreat & Travel Club. Pink & Paint is set for Sunday, October 28, 2018 and runs from 1–4:00 PM ET.
Curvy Women Retreat & Travel Club Presents Pink & Paint
The event is in honor Of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It will be held at Event Boutique 2778 Broad Street Austell GA 30106
Join them to honor & celebrate all those affected by Breast Cancer. Wear pink in honor of awareness month.
Tickets $45
Includes a customized awareness canvas painting, Light Appetizers & Refreshments
BYOFood allowed
Speak about your loved one that has fought or lost the battle.
Share pictures of your loved one on the LOVE WALL.All participants will be entered into a raffle for a Vacation giveaway & Pink awareness items.
A portion of all proceeds will be donated to Abiding Love Foundation.Art By: J-Ne Arts
Sounds By Dj Lah ShaePurchase your tickets today!
Believe There Is Hope For A Cure
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Gwinnett County is where it’s going down for the Cycle & Zumba Fitness Party. Get your exercise on by coming to Duluth.
This is the official Fitness Party in Pink! Cycle & Zumba event to show support to those affected by breast cancer. Join us on October 20, 2018 from 9:30-11 am.
The event will be located at Dynamic CYCLE Studio 2400 Satellite Boulevard #Suite 103 Duluth, GA 30096.
Proceeds go to Susan G. Komen Foundation. SPACE IS LIMITED. Reserve your spot today!
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The attire will be all white with a splash of pink at the 6th Annual 50 Shades of Pink Gala & Fashion Show! Limited tickets are available for the event, which will be Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Atlanta City Hall Atrium.
All proceeds benefit 50 Shades of Pink Foundation’s mission of treating the inner and outer beauty of Breast Cancer Warriors.
This years “Winter Wonderland” theme will add to a night of high fashion, inspiration and impact!
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Baby products company Gerber is looking for photogenic infants to be in the running for the 2019 spokesbaby. Not just babies are eligible. The internationally known company is looking for newborns to 4-year-old toddlers.
Gerber announced its 2018 photo search Monday — for the 2019 spokesbaby. If chosen, your baby will be seen by millions of people on TV, national print campaigns as well as social media.
Your tot could also serve as an adorable ambassador for the brand. There’s also money involved. The family of the baby chosen will receive a grand prize of $50,000. That’s a LOT of diapers.
Submitting your child’s photo on Instagram by using the hashtag #GerberPhotoSearch2018.
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Midtown Atlanta restaurant Sweet Auburn BBQ has launched their new cocktail menu for fall. The Poncey-Highland haunt is known for its traditional BBQ with an Asian twist, but now the drinks will be flowing!!
The autumn drink menu features a number of fun and creative options that take advantage of seasonal flavors– with ingredients such as maple syrup, hickory smoke, apple pie moonshine, and cider and even CBD oil.Faves are sure to include Dawsonville’s Creek, the Bing & Rosemary, Pidgin’ Talk and Boo Berry among others.
Check out Sweet Auburn BBQ’s fall cocktail menu
Sweet Auburn BBQ is also among favorite Atlanta restaurants to catch a football game. Why rant and rave by yourself on the couch when you can join the masses and eat, drink and shout at a top dining spot?
When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
Fast-casual is the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
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Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
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AfroPunk 2018 Carnival of Consciousness Atlanta is headed to the city on Oct. 13 & 14, 2018. The event has added a number of musical artists to its lineup, including Death Grips, Pusha T, Kaytranada, NERD, The Internet, Rico Nasty and more.
The festival has grown into a major cultural force for music not only in the African-American community, but in free expression spaces across the country. The festival’s energy is something that its founders envisioned at its inception.
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“When we started the festival, it was meant as a platform for alternative black talent and to grow an audience we felt did not understand festival culture and therefore wouldn’t pay for it,” co-founder Matthew Morgan told Billboard.com in 2015. “We put a lot in by supporting the community for 10 years, so to have the community turn around and support the event, we were extremely happy about that.”
Tickets to the Carnival of Consciousness are on sale now. You can also volunteer and get an earned ticket by working on site.
AfroPunk 2018 Carnival of Consciousness Atlanta music lineup
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Casting directors for the next Avengers: Infinity War movie are currently casting local actor for scenes filming soon in the Atlanta area.
Casting directors for the new Avengers 4 movie, as it is being called, are looking for people available to film scenes on Thursday,, October 11 in Fayetteville.
The Avengers franchise has grossed more than $1 billion for Marvel, and the movie studio doesn’t see that easing up anytime soon. Marvel’s cinematic universe is firmly planted in Atlanta. Both “Black Panther” and “Ant-Man” have shot in the metro area, with several more sequels already planned.
Avengers 4: Atlanta casting call
Here is what Avengers movie producers are looking for:
We need African American males who are athletic, 5’10 and up for Project Mary Lou shooting near Fayetteville. The shoot date is Oct 11th, Thursday. There will be a fitting TBA next week. The rate is $75/8 plus fitting fee.
The shoot date is Oct 11th, Thursday. There will be a fitting TBA next week. The rate is $75/8 plus fitting fee. If you are available, please send 3/4 photo, height, weight, all sizes, & contact number to atlantaextras@extraextracasting.com, subject is “Mary Lou 10/11) Thanks.
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. -
Come on out this weekend for the Inaugural Atlanta Vintage Neo Soul, Jazz & Wine Festival. The event will be held at the Lithonia Amphitheater on Sunday, Oct. 14.
There will be live bands, wines and vendors and more. Bring an appetite for great music, wine and food, enjoy the fresh air, and the amazing sounds of fall.
Atlanta Vintage Neo Soul, Jazz & wine Festival: What you need to know
LIVE BANDS: Groove Centric Band * Cory Brown & TCB Band * A Sharp Affair Band
Unlimited wine tasting
CAN I BUY A TICKET AT THE EVENT?
Yes, tickets will be available at the gate at a higher price. We recommend that you buy them in advance online as a sellout is expected.HOW MANY WINES CAN WE TASTE?
Your admission ticket entitles you to unlimited wine tasting privileges (PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY! We reserve the right to politely refuse service to anyone we feel is intoxicated.CAN WE BRING OUR CHILDREN?
Kids 12 and under are free.
WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?
Gates will open 30 minutes before event start time.CHAIRS, BLANKET and TENTS?
We encourage our guests to bring your fold up chairs and blankets. Yes tents are allowed in designated areas.WHAT IF IT RAINS?
This is a rain or shine event. The Festival will go on regardless of the weather.CAN I LEAVE AND RE-ENTER THE FESTIVAL?
You may get a hand stamp, then re-enter the festival if you wish.WHAT TO BRING?
- Blanket,Chairs and Tents Welcomed
- Cakes, snacks
- VALID ID….All guests entering will have their ID’s checked to verify that they are of legal drinking age.
WHAT NOT TO BRING?
- Please no tents
- No weapons
- No outside alcohol, illegal substances, or beverages
Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 11 AM – 6 PMLithonia Amphitheater
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The 3rd Annual Conyers Latin Festival 2018 is set for Sunday, October 14 as part of National Hispanic Heritage month.
Now in its third year, the Conyers Latin Festival has free admission and is open to the public. Make sure to bring your lawn chair and put on your dancing shoes and get ready to enjoy a day of live entertainment and good food and culture.
This year’s event kicks off at 12:00 p.m. featuring the Panamanian Marching Band of Atlanta, Car Show, Delicious Cultural Food, Arts & Crafts, Vendor Exhibits, Live Latin and Caribbean Music, Performers, Bridal and Sweet 16 / Quinceanera Exhibition and even a Salsa class for our festival goers and much more…
Yes, this is a One Stop Fun event for everyone. GAMES, PRIZES, RAFFLES
Additionally, we are offering more exciting recreational activities for the children and adults such as: Clown, Carnival theme games, Art painting, Kids Beauty Queens and Kings presentation, Heritage High School Kids Dance Squad and much more, Face Painting and much more..
Great opportunity to be: SPONSOR – UNIQUE MERCHANDIZE VENDORS – BRIDAL EXHIBITOR – CAR SHOW.
ESPAÑOL
Vengan al 3cer Festival Latino de Conyers en celebración del mes de la Herencia Hispana.
El evento de este año empieza a las 12:00 p.m. presentando la Banda Panameña de Atlanta, exhibición de autos, comida autentica, vendedores de mercancía, música y entretenimiento en vivo y mucho mas. Además, estamos ofreciendo mas actividades recreativas para los niños: Caramerlito “La Payasita”, carita pintadas, pintura en canvas, presentacion de dansa de la escuela Heritage High School, juegos, y mucho mas..
Entrada al festival es GRATIS – JUEGOS, PREMIOS, RIFAS
Un evento familiar celebrando la familia y la comunidad con actividades para niños, música, comida, y bailes
Gran oportunidad para ser PATROCINADORES, VENDEDOR DE MERCANCÍA, ARTESANÍA , EXHIBICIÓN DE QUINCEAÑERA Y BODA.
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