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None other than Sir Lucius Leftfoot performed at SunTrust Park on Saturday, June 23 after the 4:10 p.m. game against the Baltimore Orioles. Big Boi, known mostly around the world as one-half of the Atlanta rap duo Outkast, bumped a number of his hits from his third full-length solo album “Boomiverse.”
Big Boi, (real name Andre Patton) is a seven-time Grammy Award winning, RIAA diamond-certified musician with a string of hits to his credit.
The “Boomiverse” album track “All Night” was featured in Apple’s Animoji commercial. Big Boi is also well known for songs such as “In The South” featuring Gucci Mane and Pimp C and singles “Mic Jack” featuring Adam Levine and “Kill Jill” featuring Killer Mike & Jeezy.
Let’s Go Braves ! #Atliens @Braves @MLB pic.twitter.com/lqrrVbjnUz
— Big Boi (@BigBoi) June 23, 2018
After OutKast went on hiatus, Big Boi burst upon the scene by himself with his 2010 solo debut, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. The project reached #3 on the Billboard Top 200 and received unanimous critical acclaim with Pitchfork proclaiming it one of the “100 Best Albums of the Decade ‘So Far'” and topping year-end lists from Time, Paste, Vibe, and more.
@BigBoi did that at the #braves game !!! #Atlanta pic.twitter.com/6WJORvdNRG
— Work Hard Travel Well (@wh_travelwell) June 24, 2018
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Atlanta-based Bounce is set to kick off Season Four of its hit original comedy series In The Cut on Monday, July 2 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, with new episodes every Monday night this summer.
“In The Cut” stars Dorien Wilson (The Parkers, Dream On) as Jay Weaver, an accomplished entrepreneur and barbershop owner who is kept on his toes by Cheryl, played by Kellita Smith (The Bernie Mac Show, The First Family), the co-owner of the beauty salon next door and his love interest-turned-fiancee.
‘In The Cut’ Returns To Bounce On July 2
Ken Lawson (The Parkers) returns as Jay’s thirty-something illegitimate son from a short-lived fling now in on the family business, as does John Marshall Jones (The Smart Guy) as fellow barber and pal Smitty.
Among this season’s storylines: Marriage planning, pressures of single life, love triangles, hilarious barbershop/beauty shop camaraderie and much more. Guest stars will include Dorion Renaud, Michael Jai White, Kyla Pratt, Emmanuel Hudson, Angie Stone, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Vanessa Simmons, Flex Alexander, Milan Christopher and more.
In 2017, the season three double-episode premiere of “In The Cut” ranked as Tuesday night’s #1 sitcom vs. all ad-supported cable programming in its time period in Households, Persons 18-49, P25-54 and Total Viewers among Bounce’s target audience of African Americans. This series was created by Bentley Kyle Evans and is produced by Evans and partner Trenten Gumbs, both of whom produce the Bounce TV hit original series Family Time.
In anticipation of season four of “In The Cut”, viewers can binge-watch seasons one through three on Brown Sugar, the popular subscription video-on-demand service from Bounce.
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The Atlanta Hawks are going to be making some big moves at the NBA Draft. Fans are invited to cheer the team on Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. at STATS for the 2018 Draft Viewing Party Driven By Kumho Tire.
The city’s biggest fans will get together to watch the team make three first-round selections during the 2018 NBA Draft.
The watch party is free and open to the public. There will be appearances by the Atlanta Hawks Cheerleaders, Harry the Hawk, Flight Crew, and more.
Tickets are FREE and required for entry, so claim them before they’re gone!
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Nope, everyone is welcome!
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Although we strongly advise taking MARTA or Uber, there are plenty of cash/card lots in Downtown Atlanta walking distance from STATS.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket(s) to the event?
Save the trees! No need to print your ticket(s). They will be emailed to you once you submit your order. On the day of the event, upon entering STATS, please show your mobile ticket.
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“You can do whatever you want to do. The only limits are the ones you set yourself. You have all you need in you right now.”When Atlanta theater impresario Kenny Leon’s grandmother told him to “take you wherever you go,” she could hardly have anticipated that he would establish himself as one of Broadway’s most exciting and acclaimed directors. But through years of hard work, Kenny would migrate from a small wooden house in rural Florida to the Tony Awards’ stage, where he would win Best Direction of a Play for his 2014 revival of A Raisin in the Sun.In “Take You Wherever You Go”, Leon reflects on the pillars of wisdom he learned every step of the way from the most important people in his life-from his grandmother’s sagacious and encouraging motivations to the steady hand of his mother to the deep artistic and social influence of iconic American playwright August Wilson.“Take You Wherever You Go” is a poignant, ruminative, and inspirational memoir that empowers you to be true to yourself as you navigate your own path.Here is an excerpt from Leon’s interview with ArtsATL:
When I was first named artistic director, I got some beautiful letters of support, from all kinds of people. It was a great feeling.
I also received this one:
When we come to the theater, we come to support our own kind.
Not some uppity coon.It concluded with a death threat.
Carol and I were a bit nervous at first. But then we both quickly came up with the same reaction.
“This is just weakness, cowardice. A weak person hiding behind a letter.”
“Right. And all we’re doing is running a theater,” said Carol. “You’re not Dr. King. Can you imagine what his life was like?”
We laughed it off together. This was before social media so the impact was less striking. Still, it reminded me that our plans for the theater would meet resistance.
Samuel L. Jackson and Kenny Leon met while they were undergrads at Clark College, now Clark Atlanta University. We focused on the positive and the support. At that time, there was nothing I would do that I wouldn’t talk to Sam Jackson about. He was kind of the reason I was doing theater. When I told him about the offer, he said, “Oh, my brother! Go and kill it, man! You can do it!” And when I told him about the hateful letter, he said, “Fuck that. Go run your theater. Many more people want you in that job than don’t. Do your thing.”
On Tuesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. at the Carter Center, Kenny Leon discusses his new memoir with Lois Reitzes of WABE Radio. An audience Q&A and book signing will follow.This is a ticketed event. Tickets include a signed copy of Take You Wherever You Go.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNTmcVt4BSMA Cappella Books if the official bookseller for this event. -
Kick off the summer season at our next Mix-It-Up Midtown event! Network with your neighbors who live and work in the district, and chat with the leadership and staff at Midtown Alliance to learn about projects and initiatives going on in the area.
This event will be held at one of Midtown’s newest residential towers, Icon Midtown. Located on the corner of 14th Street and West Peachtree, Icon Midtown is one of Atlanta’s tallest residential towers featuring panoramic vistas of the city – perfect for picture worthy selfies with friends and coworkers.
ADMISSION:
$8 Midtown Alliance members / $15 non-members / $15, if available, for all at the door100% of ticket proceeds will benefit the Atlanta Children’s Shelter, a Midtown non-profit that provides free, quality day care, emotional support, and an educational curriculum for homeless children as well as social services for their families.
If you wish to make an additional contribution to the Atlanta Children’s Shelter, please do so under “Additional Donation.”
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and specialty drink will be served.
DETAILS:
Thursday, June 21, 2018
5:30pm – 7:30pmHosted and Sponsored by:
Icon Midtown
22 14th Street NW
Atlanta, GA
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If you’ve ever wanted to groove and sway like the reknown Latin dancers of yesteryear, now’s your chance.
Willie Ziavino & the C.O.T. Band will be on hand Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM (EDT) to provide the dancing music and instructions to all those interested.
The event will be held at Eclipse di Luna Miami Circle (Buckhead) 764 Miami Circle Northeast #138 Atlanta, GA 30324.
The live music starts at 7:30 and the lessons start at 8:30 p.m. You don’t have to worry about paying for these instructions. There is free admission, free parking and excellent tapas and drinks.
Make your reservation. Live Music, Salsa Dance, Merengue, Cumbia, World Rhythms.
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What do you get when you have one of the hottest rappers coming to Atlanta with comedian and radio host Rickey Smiley and a standing-room only Greek picnic and stepshow? This, that’s what.
This is Atlanta Greek Picnic Weekend, so there will be tons of food, live music and fun. Vendors are needed for the weekend as well. Organizers are expecting to attract over 20,000 attendees.
The picnic will be held at the following address:
ATLANTA GREEK PICNIC WEEKEND643 Martin Luther King Jr drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30314AGP-The Biggest and Best Greek weekend in the country since 2004
Plies & Rickey Smiley Atlanta Greek Pinic Step show:
The event will be Friday, June 22, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM (ET) at Forbes Arena, Atlanta, GA 3031.
The Kappas, Cues, Alphas, Deltas, AKAs, Sigmas and more will be there so — be square.
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Now in its 10th consecutive year, the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Mentoring Program kicked off recently with a number of metro Atlanta luminaries giving their support.
Special guests for the event, which ran from June 14 to 17 included educator Steve Perry, singer Anthony Hamilton, David Otunga, Dr. Alex Ellis, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Dr. Kenneth Redcross, NBA Player DeAndre’ Bembry of the Atlanta Hawks and more.
“Ten years in, we are seeing many former mentees attend and finish college when they could have taken a very different path,” said Steve Harvey. “They have grown into fine, productive young men. I am indebted to the role models as well as to our sponsors and supporters who have enabled us to host this camp.”
Other sponsors include Port Covington, Google, Coca-Cola, Morgan Stanley, Luster Products, Neiman Marcus, Fremantle Media, and Mercedes Benz.
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Wanna hang out in Atlanta at one of the city’s premiere hotels…for free?
Clarion, the hotel brand that encourages people to Get Together Here, is teaming up with Coca-Cola for this year’s Meet Me at Clarion contest by giving one fortunate group of six a trip to remember in Atlanta this fall.
Participants can enter by submitting a personal story about why they deserve a group getaway to Atlanta, accompanied with a photo at www.MeetMeAtClarion.com. Submissions are currently being accepted until July 31, 2018. The winning entry will be announced in August.
Clarion, Coca-Cola team up to offer free group getaway in Atlanta
“Guests love the Clarion brand’s welcoming environment, bars, restaurants and event spaces, which offer the perfect opportunity to Get Together and connect in person,” said Caragh McLaughlin, head of domestic brand management for Clarion, Choice Hotels. “The new Clarion Inn & Suites Atlanta Downtown hotel is located near many iconic attractions, so guests can experience the city’s southern hospitality and rich history first-hand, like the story behind the world’s most famous beverage brand at the World of Coca-Cola.”
The 2018 Meet Me at Clarion winner and their five guests will receive:
- A three-night stay at the Clarion Inn & Suites Atlanta Downtown hotel from Oct. 18 to Oct. 21, 2018.
- VIP experiences by Coca Cola, including tours of the World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium.
- Spend a day at the Taste of Atlanta, the city’s hottest food and wine festival.
- Southern soulful specialties at the hotel’s historic Paschal’s Restaurant.
- Round-trip airfare.
- Additional Atlanta experiences to personalize the getaway.
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Atlanta rap group Migos have been the hottest names in rap for the past couple years, and it’s no wonder. With star collaborations with major acts like Drake, and most recently, Beyonce, the rappers know how to make a hit.
On June 21, 2018, Migos will receive the ASCAP Vanguard Award at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards In Los Angeles, California.
The award recognizes the impact of artists that help shape the future of American music. Past ASCAP Vanguard Award honorees include Kendrick Lamar, Beastie Boys, Taio Cruz, Diplo, Janelle Monáe, Santigold, Dua Lipa, St. Vincent, The Arcade Fire, The Strokes, Beck and Bjork.
“From their peerless triplet-based raps to bringing the dab to pop culture, Migos have been one of the most influential acts in hip-hop,” said ASCAP President Paul Williams. “After breaking out with ‘Versace’ in 2013, Offset, Quavo and Takeoff proved that they could bring their trap style to the top of the charts. Their inimitable chemistry transcends genre.”
Migos exploded on the national scene in 2016 with their hit, “Bad and Boujee.” Since then, they have been a mainstay on the Billboard charts. The trio is touring with Drake as part of the Aubrey and the 3 Amigos tour.