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The 1st Annual ATL HOE-LIDAY Food and Clothing Drive is here. Come and help us collect food and clothing for the Atlanta Food Bank and bring all of our Atlanta family together to celebrate the holidays together!
For this very special night we are bringing some of the best from around the country who are all originally from ATL. Featuring…..
BRO SAFARI w/ ARMANNI REIGN
Producer Nicholas Weiller, known to millions as Bro Safari, continues to brand the industry with a searing impression of his hip-hop influenced trap and huge moombathon mixes, that have earned him his stripes alongside some of electronic music’s biggest and best. An avid punk rock fan that originally began producing drum n bass back in his hometown of Atlanta, he adopted the tongue-in-cheek demeanour of Bro Safari to launch his explosive foray into palpitation-inducing dubstep and bass-pummelling trap.MAYHEM
Chart topping, dance floor rocking, and taste making come naturally to Atlanta based DJ and Producer Mayhem. With over 15 years in the studio and the decks, he has garnished the attention of the heavyweights in every genre of his focus. As of late his focus has been brought back to home on the forefront a movement combining Trap music with Dubstep, in addition to maintaining a healthy output of Drum & Bass, while working with Rap artists such as Tyga, Gucci Mane, Travis Porter, and Trouble.
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Atlanta has been a newsmaking town ever since a guy named Tech scorched the place in the name of war. But in 2018, the city made some pretty big headlines for a number of reasons.
Some of the big-time news emanating out of the city this year had to do with real estate issues like The Gulch, and #HQ2, but other major topics centered on the elections and sports. Here are what Atlantans searched in 2018:
What did Atlantans search in 2018?
According to Google, Atlanta figured huge nationally as well. Democratic candidate for governor, Stacey Abrams was the most-searched politician in the whole United States. But she’s not alone. Here are the results from Google.2018 Top Trending Searches in AtlantaWorld Cup (No. 1 in U.S.)
Atlanta became the center of the professional soccer universe when Atlanta United won the MLS Championship, bringing a title home to the city for the first time since 1995.
Hurricane Florence (No. 2 in U.S.)
Hurricane Florence barreled through Florida and sent thousands of people looking for cover into Georgia. The state responded by opening up homes, hotels and giving discounts to scores of people.
Georgia governor race
The contentious gubernatorial race between former Secretary of State Brian Kemp and state lawmaker Stacey Abrams drew national attention for a number of reasons.
Finally, the vote was marred by controversy when Kemp refused to give up his position as Secretary of State until the vote was all but finished. Still, it was a major traffic driver on the internet.
Stacey Abrams
Abrams would have been the state’s first African-American and woman to be governor if she’d have won. Also, some major celebrities like Oprah and Will Ferrell came to Georgia to knock on some doors and gain some significant publicity.
Black Panther (No. 6 U.S.)
The Atlanta-produced movie did gangbusters at the box office, turning the fictional city of Wakanda into a place we all want to visit. The ATL connection has been strong for Marvel, who has filmed several of its films around the city with production being down in Fayetteville.
Hurricane Michael
The second major storm to hit the United States in 2018, Michael caused a second mass exodus of Floridians fleeing to Georgia. When it was all told, Florida saw $4.2 billion in losses from the storm.
Mac Miller (No. 3 U.S.)
The Pittsburgh-born rapper died of an overdose in September 2017, one month before he was to begin a national tour, which would have brought him to Atlanta. Miller, 26, released his last album, “Swimming” in August.
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin died on Aug. 16 from pancreatic cancer in Detroit, Michigan, her hometown. The pastor who gave the eulogy was Atlanta’s own the Rev. Jasper Williams Jr., who presides over Salem Bible Church, formerly Salem Baptist Church, with campuses in Atlanta and Lithonia.
Kate Spade (No. 4 U.S.)
Fashionista Kate Spade, an inspiration of many Atlantans, passed away on June 5 of this year. The fashion designer was found dead in her New York Avenue home. The medical examiner later determined that Spade’s death was a suicide. She was 55.
Mega Million
Who didn’t want some of the big money? The Mega Millions reached upwards of $1 billion this fall, making it something on the minds of many Atlantans. The winner(s) have remained anonymous … (or have they?)
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Atlanta is a champion city again. It may have taken about 25 years, but the ATL is title town once again. Atlanta United, the city’s 2-year-old pro soccer club, brought home the MLS World Cup after beating Portland 2-0.
The MLS Cup’s full name is the MLS Philip F. Anschutz Trophy, named after the billionaire philanthropist and major league soccer club owner. The MLS Cup has been named after Anschutz since 2008. Before that, it was named after Alan I. Rothenberg, a leading soccer sports executive largely responsible for the sport’s growth and popularity in the United States.
Magic City? 5 other Atlanta spots the MLS Cup needs to visit
With Atlanta United’s victory in just its second season of MLS play, the club brought a championship to the city for the first time since 1995 (the Atlanta Braves).
According to news reports and quite a bit of social media exposure, one of the MLS Cup’s last stops of the night was Magic City. But there are other places the mighty Cup may need to check out.
The Varsity
Why not bring the Cup to the Varsity in Midtown? Let the greasiest hands in the city touch and fondle the trophy that is a part of their heritage now that Atlanta United FC are the champs, If you really want to go there, smother the Cup with some of that chili reserved for those Varsity chili dogs everyone so loves.
Centennial Olympic Park
A walk in the park would be just the thing for the MLS Cup, which has given the city its first big sports moment this century. Centennial Olympic Park is the perfect ode to the city’s other shining achievement: Hosting the 1996 Olympic Games.
The Big Chicken
One icon should meet another. Marietta’s largest local landmark, the Big Chicken, should be formally introduced to the MLS Cup. The Cup can learn a thing or two about iconic-ness and being a rock for a city in need. The Big Chicken underwent a face-lift in 2017 but has been standing since 1963 outside a KFC restaurant.
Waffle House
Bring the Cup to Waffle House, any Waffle House in the metro area. The truth is that Atlanta’s restaurant of choice is a much of that victory as anything else. How do you think 70,000 fans sustained themselves before and after those soccer games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
SunTrust Park
Let the Cup travel to SunTrust Park, the Atlanta Braves’ new stadium in Cobb County. This would be the only true and proper link between the city’s two storied franchises that have won it all. Let the Cup’s entry into SunTrust Park also serve as a motivator for the Braves to bring one home next year. The Cup — and the city — are pulling for you!
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Atlanta’s dining scene, like our waistlines, is growing by leaps and bounds. In every corner, NW, SW, and all parts in between, the top new Atlanta restaurants are sprouting up and bringing the good food along with it.
Who has the good food? Where to go to get some grub? We turned to Yelp and the volunteer reviewers who spend the time documenting their meals and experiences so that we don’t have to.
Top NEW Atlanta Restaurants, according to Yelp
A number of new joints have opened up in recent months. Some have been open a matter of weeks. They all make up some of the top new Atlanta restaurants. Here’s what Yelpers are saying about them:
Rose + Rye in Midtown 87 15th St NE Atlanta, GA 30309 Phone number (404) 500-5980. A Yelper said: ““The savory pork on the bone with sweet potato cakes was probably the best take on a pork chop I’ve ever tasted.”
Sage Woodfire Tavern In Buckhead: 3379 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30326 Phone number (404) 869-9177. A Yelper said: “irst time here, last minute decision to come here. Glad I did! Warren, was my server, he was absolutely wonderful! I ordered the Halibut and the broiled Seafood platter.”
Mission + Market in Buckhead: 3550 Lenox Rd NE Ste 550 Atlanta, GA 30326. A Yelper said: “Fabulous. Wonderfully fabulous. Would give 6 stars if I could. My wife and I visited on 4/19-its second week being open and really enjoyed the experience. First, the food was excellent. Great menu and hard to choose, but we both enjoyed everything served. I personally had the quinoa dish and added chicken. Looking forward to exploring other items on our next visit(s).”
Mary Hoopa’s House of Fried Chicken & Oysters has been serving since February 2018. The eatery is located in the Hosea + 2nd development. 2371 Hosea L Williams Dr NE Atlanta, GA 30317. A Yelper said: “The bestie and I came here to try it out after seeing the all you can eat sign (don’t judge us). Let me start by saying this place is not fancy. The decor isn’t fancy and neither is the food. However, at $13.99 the value cannot be beat! You can upgrade to sashimi as well for $19.99 but neither of us are into sashimi so we were glad to not have to pay for that. We were pleasantly greeted when we came in the place was not busy at all.”
Chido + Padre’s Restaurant In Buckhead. 128 E Andrews Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30305 Phone number (404) 848-9100. A Yelper said:“This used to be smoke belly but they’ve clearly replaced that old concept into something much more AMAZING with incredible food and drinks!”
Recess, 99-V Krog St Atlanta, GA 30307 Phone number(404) 596-8396. A Yelper said: “Serving up salads, bowls, soups, avocado toasts and sandwiches, Recess is new to the scene and one of the healthy-ish options available at Krog Street Market.” Castellucci Hospitality Group Monday Introduced The “Healthy-Ish” Concept In Inman Park.
Ms. Icey’s Kitchen, 1371 Clairmont Rd Decatur, GA 30033 Phone number (404) 963-7871. A Yelper said: “The portions were plentiful and right now it’s BYOB so that was nice. The ambiance is nice! You can be casual or dressy. The DJ was on point, Cedrick our server was great and attentive as was all of the staff. The manager and owner both came to check on us which was great. This new establishment has gotten off to a great start! I WILL BE BACK!”
CraftHall Kitchen Update: This business has closed.
Opens In Sandy Springs 1165 Perimeter Ctr W Ste 303 Atlanta, GA 30346. One Yelper said: “Crafthall kitchen is an interesting concept. It is four restaurants in one: Fried Chicken, Brunch, Salad, and Sandwich. You order your meal from an iPad. You can look back to the kitchen, but you don’t really interact with anyone. It is a little strange at first, but it probably keeps costs lower. I enjoyed the meal I received from the fried chicken restaurant. They have two different types of breadings, several different sides, and many different types of combinations.
“I had Chicken with Waffles. The Chicken was great, the waffles were okay. I probably won’t get it again, but the Chicken was good enough to come back. Expect to spend about $10 a plate.”
Red Pepper Taqueria: 3135 Piedmont Rd Atlanta, GA 30305 Phone number(404) 869-2773. One Yelper said: “My friends and I had the time of our life here! It is not easy finding places that offer bottomless mimosas in Atlanta – but they do. It is only $15 and an extra $3 if you want a flavor added. I had the strawberry mimosas….they were GREAT!”
Chai Yo Modern Thai : 3050 Peachtree Rd NW Atlanta, GA 30305. A Yelper said: “The coconut ice cream, the whipped cream and the chocolate cake was divineeee.”
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Photo credit: @holmes restaurant instagram Holmes, the recently opened neighborhood restaurant in Alpharetta, released a new dinner menu featuring some of the best fare you can get in the Southeast.
Small plates include Sweet Potatoes, with fluffy blue cheese and salted cashews, horseradish and brown butter. Pork Belly comes with proper glaze, smoked poblano, pineapple, advocado and salsa verde.
Holmes, from Executive Chef Taylor Neary, also updated its beverage. Favorites include Boneshaker Zinfindel, Juicy J (vodka, purp syrup, coconut and lemon) as well as Danny Trejo (smoked tequila, tepache, lime and agave).
Holmes is located inside the historic Jones House at Alpharetta City Center. The restaurant has quickly made a name for itself for its offerings of eclectic dishes made with locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients from farms including Levity Farms in Milton, Georgia, Tucker Farms in Rome, Georgia, and Loud Mouth Farms in the North Georgia mountains.
Holmes opened in July 2018 in North Fulton, which has seen a restaurant resurgence with the opening of The Avalon mixed-used development.
See Holmes’ food menu here and their drink menu here.
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Are you a recent high school grad who knows how to put on for prom? You may be needed for a scene on Friday, Dec. 14. This opportunity is open to teens based in the Atlanta area only. Here are the details:
This SCENE FILMS
DATE: FRIDAY 12/14/18
Call time: POSSIBLY MORNING (TBD)
Please have open availability.
Rate: $75/8
Location: Northside Drive area in Atlanta GA
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STILL PHOTO FOR (2) scenes!
Age: 20-25 (DEPENDABLE)BOOKING 15 Females:
that could pass/PORTRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL/STUDENTS!!
Age: 19-24 years old
(NO MINORS) we are not seeking anyone under 18 and no one OVER 26.——————————————————————
***********.******ATTIRE NEEDED*******1. Prom: (Still photo shoot)
Attire: you should have a prom dress or nice dress for prom photo shoot.2. Football Game: Still photo shoot.
Attire: warm layered clothing to take a photo outside as of you are attending a football game.
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1. Full Length
2. Waist up
3. Chest up
Do you have a dress/prom dress for the STILL PHOTO SHOOT SCENE?
If not, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT!Name
Age
Number
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Sizes
Bra/bust
Shirt
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Email: MhcNewShow@gmail.comSubject Line: FRIDAY School Female
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. -
4 FREE VIP or FREE & Bottle For Bdays & Groups of Ladies:
Monday @ TONGUE & GROOVE!
-Thursday: @ ALIBI . .. live on Streetz 94.5
-Friday: @ SUITE … live on V-103 & Streetz 945
-Saturday Night: @TRUTH (Formerly Krave) or Revel … live on Hot 107.9
The party will be at Suite Food Lounge 375 Luckie Street Northwest Atlanta, GA 30313.
**Celebrate your Birthday VIP style!
Receive a FREE section & bottle for you and all your guests
@ any or all of these CELEBRITY filled events: Text FREE Bday & the name of venu you would like to attend to 404-548-3095 or email: Swirlstreetz@gmail.com** -
Opera Atlanta Presents: Official Tory Lanez After Party on Saturday, December 15th, 2018
Support by: DJ Brannew
For VIP Bottle Service
Call: 404.775.4734 or Visit: OperaAtlanta.com/VIP21+ Welcome | Doors Open: 10pm
About Tory Lanez:
On May 6, 2016, Lanez released two songs, “For Real” and “Unforgetful” as a part of the Fargo Friday series. On July 29, 2016, Lanez released the official second single “Luv” on iTunes. He also revealed that his album title would be I Told You. I Told You was released on August 19, 2016. On July 5, Lanez released two remixes for Drake’s “Controlla” and DJ Khaled’s “I Got the Keys”. On July 20, Lanez announced the I Told You tour to promote the album. On March 2, 2018, Lanez released his second studio album, Memories Don’t Die. He is expected to release an album titled Love Me Now?, on October 26, 2018, and he also has an upcoming Latin project titled El Agua, which does not have a release date announced in Q4 2019.
ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds or exchanges.
**Prices do not reflect door pricing**
DRESS CODE
The following articles are prohibited: Athletic gear and apparel, t-shirts, shorts, torn or cut-off clothing, men’s sandals, hats, baggy clothing, chains, offensive prints on clothing, weapons, controlled substances, eye drops, gum, outside food or beverages, liquids, vitamins, supplements, over-the-counter medications, prescriptions medication without a valid prescription, cameras/go-pros, smart glasses, wearable technology, selfie sticks, the use of vaporizer ‘vapes’. Any devices found in use will be confiscated and disposed of by management without compensation. Guests noticeably intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance will be denied entry and will not be eligible to receive a refund. All persons, bags, and personal items are subject to search. If you remove your shoes, you will be immediately escorted out of the venue. You must be 21 years of age with a valid form of ID. Management reserves all rights.
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The Most Talented Open Mic in Atlanta! Come sign the list and show us what you got! Every 3rd Tuesday at Apache Cafe, we bring out the city’s most talented musicians, hip hop artists, singers, poets, comedians, etc. Whatever your talent is, it’s welcome at AWOL. Hosted by Official Grey Music Music by DJ Samore and live visuat art by Derek Cook!
Every month we groove with a Live Band with food and drink specials all night long. Whether performing or listening, come rock with the BEST crowd in ATL and enjoy a night of great talent! Doors open at 8pm and show starts at 9pm. $7 cover before 9pm.
Performers:
**This is a LIVE music open-mic with a band and a host. The cover is $7 before 9PM. Artist should come prepared to perform with the band for 1 song. (Poets/comedians have 4 mins) If you don’t want to perform with the band and want to perform to your own your track -this can be arranged for a small fee of $25 for a 6 min set. (limited to 4 slots each month which are all 1st come 1st serve at the door at 8PM. Please arrive as EARLY as 7:15PM to secure your slot. There may be line of artists trying to secure slots as well.) Tracks are USB or CD only. TRACK MUST BE A SHOW TRACK (NO LEAD VOCALS)
The sign-up list starts at 8pm when the door opens and is 1st come 1st serve. There are 20 guaranteed performance slots. There is also an overflow list that is honored but isn’t guranteed, so EARLY arrival is HIGHLY recommended.
Questions? Email: pmodbllc@gmail.com…IG: ArtWithoutLimitation
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If you’re looking for things to do in Atlanta this week, check out the tons of holiday-themed events being held in Midtown Atlanta. This time of year, you can expect many Atlanta restaurants to host events and tweak their menus accordingly. And that’s what we have.
Things to do in Atlanta this week & weekend
This is one of those weekends in Atlanta that they warn you about: Good food, live music, sports and parties are everywhere. There are so many things to do in Atlanta this weekend, it’s hard to keep up, but let’s try, shall we?
Holiday Bar Crawl
- Dec. 10 – Atlanta Santa Crawl has food and drink specials, beginning at Live at the Battery.
- Dec. 15 – Wear your tackiest holiday duds to Ugly Sweater Crawl for holiday music and drink specials in 5 bars, starting at Buckhead Saloon.
Wed., Dec. 12 – UrbanTree Cidery Night at Your Pie
Sip on locally-made ciders at Your Pie Grant Park (275 Memorial Drive) on Dec. 12! Beginning at 7pm, the restaurant will offer $4 bottles of Original Cider plus swag giveaways. Trivia will begin at 8pm.
Thurs., Dec. 13 – Thursday Night Throwdown
East Pole is hosting a throwdown this Thursday beginning at 7pm! Open to both competitors and spectators, interested participants can sign up at the bar for $5 and enjoy beer from SweetWater Brewery and coffee-focused prizes from Balzac Brothers, Barista Magazine and La Marzocco. Please see here for more details.
Holiday Plays
- Dec. 8 to 16 – Away in the Basement is about amazing church ladies at Legacy Theatre in Tyrone.
- Dec. 8 to 16 – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a comedy about unruly kids in Alpharetta.
- Dec. 8 to 22 – Santa After Hours is comedy for adults at Out of Box Theatre, Marietta.
- Dec. 8 to 30 – Madeline’s Christmas is a musical play about 12 girls in Paris at Horizon Theatre.
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker tells the story of a young girl’s Christmas dream and includes music by Tchaikovsky.
- Dec. 9 – Atlanta Dance Theatre, Roswell
- Dec. 9 to 24 – Atlanta Ballet, Fox Theatre
- Dec. 14 to 16 – Gwinnett Ballet, Duluth
V-103 Winterfest 2018
The People’s Station, V-103 presents WinterFest 2018 starring; Tory Lanez, Jeremih, H.E.R., DVSN, Ella Mai, Jaquees, Sevyn Streeter and with special guest Lil Duval.
December food specials galore: Babalu’s
Are ya hangry?? Babalu in Midtown is coming through with December savings on food and drinks. The hibiscus pear margarita ($10) is Babalu’s December cocktail of the month. The drink muddles together hibiscus and pears then blends with Patron Reposado, triple sec and house-made sour mix. Available on Wednesdays, the $5 Baba cheesesteak burger of the month tops a grilled Angus beef patty with peppers, onions and a creamy cheese sauce. “Taco” about savings, the beer-battered monkfish chef’s taco for December ($3.75) tops the Dos XX-battered fish with chipotle aioli, crispy cabbage, radish and cilantro.
Things to do in Atlanta: Dec. 15
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2018 Celebration Bowl12:00 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Atlanta from the Ashes: Downtown History Tour12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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Breakfast with Santa9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. / Georgia Aquarium
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Celebrate Las Posadas: A Cultural Exploration11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Sleeping Giant7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Tailgate Saturdays Built By The Home Depot at The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of FameCollege Football Hall Of Fame
Things to do in Atlanta: Dec. 16
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Atlanta Falcons vs. Arizona CardinalsMercedes-Benz Stadium
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Gransden Jazz Series: Winter Wonderland7:30 p.m. / The Balzer Theater at Herren’s
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Jackson Galaxy7:00 p.m. / Tabernacle
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The Bouncers Improv Comedy Show
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