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The Art & Soul Festival – Atlanta is happening in the city on Sun, September 16, 2018.
Festivities begin at 3 and run until 7 p.m. Attendees must be age 18 or older to get inside.
The Art & Soul Festival celebrates and promotes local performing artist, visual artist and small business owners in each city that we visit.
WHAT TO EXPECT::
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Local Food vendors on location serving up fun and delicious dishes
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10+ Live performances from local talent and nationwide talent – live music, poetry, art & dance performances
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15+ Vendors & Pop-up Shops
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Network and Chill with other creatives and industry professionals
This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
Read more: Grant Park Summer Shade Festival: Everything you need to know
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Music Midtown has announced its musical lineup for 2018, bringing some proper Atlanta vibes to the party. Rapper Gucci Mane, Khalid, Janelle Monae, Post Malone are more will be performing.
Music Midtown 2018 will take place Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16, 2018, featuring concerts on four stages in Midtown Atlanta’s PIedmont Park. There will be tons of food options, as well as gluten-free fare.
General admission tickets go on sale 10 a.m. June 15 at MusicMidtown.com.
Please note: Bags will be restricted to small purses, totes, and drawstring bags only.
Music Midtown 2018: Everything You Need To Know
Coolers, glass of any kind and baby strollers are prohibited, among many other things. Music Midtown is a car-less event, so all patrons are encouraged to bicycle, walk, UBER or take MARTA to the festival.
How to buy tickets
While the usual Ticket vendors — Stubhub, Ticket Master, etc. — will sell admission to the festival, the official ticket seller is on the Music Midtown website. A 2-da ticket is $135 plus fees. *
*A limited number of tickets will be sold at $135, buy early. The price will increase when the $135 tickets sell out.
You can upgrade to VIP tickets by contacting Front Gate Tickets, for assistance at http://support.frontgatetickets.com or call 888.512.SHOW (7469).
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Tens of thousands of people are expected to flock downtown as the Atlanta Falcons take on the Carolina Falcons on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2018. When it comes to things to do this weekend in Atlanta, this is a big one.
Not only are the Panthers a main NFC South rival of the Falcons, but thousands of evacuees from North Carolina are in town because they fled Hurricane Florence, which lashed the Carolinas.
To show some Southern hospitality, numerous Atlanta establishments are giving away freebies to the newly arrived visitors — but the Falcons are trying to give the Panthers an L!
Leaving work to head to the #FalconsFriday Kickoff Rally at Atlantic Station like… #FridayFeeling pic.twitter.com/qb5Gsbm7JN
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 14, 2018
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On Friday, Atlanta City Hall hosted a Falcons Day pep rally for thousands of fans to come out and support the home team. If it’s any indication, Sunday is going to be rocking at MercBenz Stadium.
Other thing to do this weekend in Atlanta
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Tens of thousands of people are expected to flock downtown as the Atlanta Falcons take on the Carolina Falcons on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2018. When it comes to things to do this weekend in Atlanta, this is a big one.
Not only are the Panthers a main NFC South rival of the Falcons, but thousands of evacuees from North Carolina are in town because they fled Hurricane Florence, which lashed the Carolinas.
To show some Southern hospitality, numerous Atlanta establishments are giving away freebies to the newly arrived visitors — but the Falcons are trying to give the Panthers an L!
Leaving work to head to the #FalconsFriday Kickoff Rally at Atlantic Station like… #FridayFeeling pic.twitter.com/qb5Gsbm7JN
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 14, 2018
On Friday, Atlanta City Hall hosted a Falcons Day pep rally for thousands of fans to come out and support the home team. If it’s any indication, Sunday is going to be rocking at MercBenz Stadium.
Other thing to do this weekend in Atlanta
here 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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On Saturday, September 22, 2018, come on out just south of Atlanta to Hapeville’s Localmotion Festival of the Arts, where attendees can indulge in good music, food and craft beer.
The event takes place in historic downtown Hapeville from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and will feature numerous local bands on the stage as well as artists from the Atlanta area and the larger Southeast.
here 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!
Read more: The essential bars in Little 5 Points
Food & drink specials: How to eat for cheap in Atlanta EVERY DAY
The post Hapeville’s Localmotion Festival Of The Arts appeared first on .
Source: AtlantaFi
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On Saturday, September 22, 2018, come on out just south of Atlanta to Hapeville’s Localmotion Festival of the Arts, where attendees can indulge in good music, food and craft beer.
The event takes place in historic downtown Hapeville from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and will feature numerous local bands on the stage as well as artists from the Atlanta area and the larger Southeast.
here 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!
Read more: The essential bars in Little 5 Points
Food & drink specials: How to eat for cheap in Atlanta EVERY DAY
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Producers working in Atlanta are in need of movie stand-ins for the next “Avengers: Infinity War movie, which has begun filming around the city.
The actors will be needed on site for Monday, September 17 or Tuesday, September 18 in Atlanta. Here is what they’re looking for:
- We are looking for a body double for Project Mary Lou shooting near Fayetteville on either Mon 9/17 or Tues 9/18. You need to be avail both days. Female, Caucasian, 5’3, fit, waist 25/26, hip 35, 115-120 pounds.
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.
“Avengers: Infinity War” 4 is a sequel to “Avengers: Infinity,” which hit theaters in 2019. The new film is known for its production code name “Mary Lou.”
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. -
Putting a decidedly Atlanta touch on Southern hospitality, numerous local businesses are offering free admission, food and other freebies to Hurricane Florence evacuees. The list of participating establishments continues to grow but here are some we’ve found on social media.
The Atlanta Braves are giving Hurricane Florence evacuees free tickets
The ticket window at @SunTrustPark is now open to those who have been displaced due to mandatory evacuations!
The ticket window will open at 10AM on Saturday & Sunday as well!
Full details: https://t.co/RQcHAYptgZ pic.twitter.com/jfsCmSHGM4
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 14, 2018
The High Museum of Art in Midtown Atlanta is offering free admission to all evacuees with a valid Virginia, South Carolina, or North Carolina ID.
We are glad to offer #free admission to the Museum to all evacuees with a valid Virginia, South Carolina, or North Carolina ID. We hope everyone stays safe through #HurricanceFlorence! #AtlantaKindness pic.twitter.com/UK7Teokw9T
— High Museum of Art (@HighMuseumofArt) September 13, 2018
Hurricane Florence was barreling into North Carolina about midday Thursday, with tropical storm-
force winds hurling waves of rain. College Football Hall of Fame
The College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta is offering a 20% discount to the Hall at their box office starting Friday until Sunday, September 16, if you have a valid North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia ID.
If you have a valid North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia ID you can receive a 20% discount to the Hall at our box office starting today until Sunday, September 16! #HurricaneFlorence #HurricaneFlorence2018 #Atlanta pic.twitter.com/oaORon7brd
— CFB Hall of Fame (@cfbhall) September 13, 2018
Georgia Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium is giving evacuees a 20% discount this weekend as well.
We’re spreading the #AtlantaKindness during #HurricaneFlorence and are honored to include all NC or SC evacuees in our Georgia Residents Discount. Wishing everyone safe travels and we look forward to seeing you soon! pic.twitter.com/1QhzMD5Qme
— Georgia Aquarium (@GeorgiaAquarium) September 13, 2018
Kennesaw State football
Evacuees can take in a football game at Kennesaw State this weekend as well.
🚨🚨 For those displaced by #HurricanceFlorence, you are welcome to attend our game on Saturday as our special guest.
Details ⤵️https://t.co/KVrG0L9aBh
— Kennesaw State FB (@kennesawstfb) September 13, 2018
The Atlanta area is expecting thousands of people from its northern neighboring states to come to town this weekend.
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 got game and look like you can hoop, you may be able to earn some money acting in a promotional spot for the Atlanta Hawks. Casting directors are looking for talent to work on September 17 and 18 in Atlanta.
They are looking for guys ages 20-30 who have college level basketball experience and can be good in front of a camera.
Here are some details on the casting call, which pays $250 a day:
Atlanta Hawks Casting Call
We have a Hawks Promo shooting next Monday 9/17 & Tues 9/18 in ATL , we need guys who are ages 20-30 who have COLLEGE level basketball experience, rate is $250/8. Please send email to atlantaextras@extraextracasting.com, subject “Hawks Promo”, Please send 3/4 clear photo, body shot, age, height, all sizes and basketball experience and Position played.
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Buckhead is getting a new restaurant near one of the area’s most famous parks. Healthy casual Brack’s Kitchen is going to open in December near Chastain Park, according to news reports.
The restaurant will comprise nearly 2,6000 square feet in Buckhead Court shopping center at 3850 Roswell Road, home to Superica, a coffee shop and other eateries.
The restaurant’s opening, first reported by Tomorrow’s News Today,
marks a more modern, hipper brand of establishments for Buckhead Court, which has traditionally relied on the stoic chains of middle America to draw shoppers.
Signature dishes at Brack’s Kitchen will include Chicken & Dumplings, featuring marinated grilled chicken, balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts, black-eyed pea falafel, chili charred cauliflower as well as salads with the likes of marinated grilled shrimp, local lettuce mix, red onion, cucumber, citrus marinated avocado, marinated tomatoes, and cilantro lemon vinaigrette, according to Tonetoatl.com.
The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.
Read more: 5 really cool coffee joints to check out in Atlanta