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Shaping up as one of the most ambitious civic development projects in the quarter century, the Atlanta Beltline has so many firsts and accomplishments that it has discovered the need to record them and house them under one roof.
To that end (or beginning), the Atlanta BeltLine Center will be christened on April 28, the group said in a press release. Inside the historical hub will be exhibits, interactive presentations and literature marking the long journey that has become the Beltline.
“There will be maps and other visuals, but much, much more,” ABP spokesman John Becker told Curbed Atlanta. “The Center will be a place where people can learn about all aspects of the Atlanta Beltline project—as well as the Atlanta Beltline Partnership’s mission—through exhibits, interactive displays, and programming that highlight the project’s history, scope, and impact.”
“The Atlanta BeltLine Center will allow people to learn how infrastructure can be a catalyst for economic growth and revitalization,” Brian P. McGowan, president and CEO of Atlanta BeltLine, Inc, said in the release. “As we build a BeltLine for all, this center will celebrate the experiences we’ve come to love about the BeltLine.”
Since even before its inception, the Beltline has been likened to a greatest municipal project in the nation and a shining example of community partnership and collaboration. Several areas of metro Atlanta are actively looking to imitate the pathway system, which aims to give people a safe space to jog, walk or enjoy their neighborhoods.
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A new player has joined Atlanta’s film industry. The Hassan Group, a company formed by serial entrepreneur couple, Hamdy and Angie Hassan, announced this week that they have formed a new business division focused on arts and entertainment.
With Georgia’s strengthened position in the TV and film industry, the metro area has become a mecca for entertainment businesses. The Hassan Group hopes to capitalize on this by focusing on original TV and reply management.
Hassan Group starts entertainment division
Indie director/producer couple Kareem and Michelle Davis will join the Hassan Group as partners to head the new division.
“We wanted authentic people as partners. Someone that has proven that not only can they fall but get back up again. All and all, I can see us in the Davis’, no matter how hard life tries to knock them down, they just keep coming. We’ve seen their mistakes and mishaps, but we’ve also seen their drive and growth. Those are the type of people I want as partners!” said Hamdy Hassan, CEO of Hassan Group.
The new arts division of the Hassan Group will start off by made-for-TV content acquired from indie filmmakers. Meanwhile, Reply Management will be a boutique agency that will take on only 10 talents every three years.
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Midtown Atlanta’s venerable Krog Street Market is in new hands. Asana Partners, a real estate investment firm that specializes in high-profile properties, recently announced the acquisition of Krog Street Market as well as Atlanta Stove Works. The sale has gone through, it was announced Monday.
Both buildings are located at Atlanta’s Inman Park neighborhood. Behind Ponce City Market, Krog Street Market is Midtown’s shining example of a dining hall and destination food model.
Investment firm buys Krog Street Market
“This investment deepens our commitment to Atlanta and expands our portfolio of authentic, walkable retail properties largely centered along the Atlanta BeltLine,” said Brian Purcell, Managing Director at Asana Partners.
Both the market and Stove Works are near one of the hottest trails in the city, the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail, where thousands of people traverse during the week.
“Acquiring Krog Street Market and Atlanta Stove Works fits our strategy of investing in urban shopping and dining locations that are closely connected to their surrounding neighborhoods,” added Purcell. “These assets complement our collection of neighborhood retail properties in Atlanta including the Plaza on Ponce and Glenwood Park retail.”
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The vino will be flowing at the annual Atlanta Spring Wine Festival, set for Saturday, April 14. The good stuff starts to flow at 1 p.m. There will be fine food, of course fine wind and a DJ to get things moving.
The event, which is being held at historic Old Fourth Ward park, will not have Designated Driver Tickets. Free bottled water will also be available. Beer and Wine will be cut off at 4:45 p.m.
Saturday, April 14, 2018 | 1pm-5pm
- Over 50+ different wines to taste
- Beer and Cider
- Unbreakable, acrylic souvenir tasting glass
- Live Music with Coast Guard and DJ Qtip
Food will be available for purchase:
- Vendors will be announced soon
Notes:
- We will have FREE Bottled Water available throughout the venue.
- Everyone will get a Govino brand acrylic wine glass to keep and take home (please note they must be hand washed, do not put in dishwasher)
- Wine and Beer will be cut off at 4:45pm
- 21 and up event, no kids, no babies, no pets.
- Questions: kari@atlantabeerfestivals.com
665 North Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | Get directions
Ticket Info
Includes entry, entertainment, souvenir acrylic wine glass, and all wine and beer samples
$45 advance, $50 after April 6, $60 day of event
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“What Men Want,” a new film starring Taraji P. Henson, is casting for actors and other talent in Atlanta.
If the title sounds familiar, that’s because the film is a remake of the 2000 movie starring Mel Gibson. This time, Henson gets to play the protagonist finding out what makes men tick.
New Taraji P. Henson film ‘What Men Want’ casting in ATL
The film will partially be shot in the ATL and because of that, casting directors are looking to fill some roles. Here’s what they want:
- Shooting on Thursday, April 19 in Atlanta
- SEEKING tough/rough/rugged looks,
Caucasian Males, HISPANIC MALES, PUERTO RICAN MALES, LATINO MALES… - age: 25-45 (Big ATHLETIC BUILD/ROUGH TOUGH/RUGGED LOOK. )
Photo Shoot Casting Call
WMW FILM (Now taking submissions)
The Director will be making selections SOON!
SEEKING an AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE
AGE: 25-35
Skin Tone: Dark COMPLEXION
DATE: Friday 4/27/18
Rate: $75/8
Call time: TBD
Role: STILL PHOTO SHOOTYOU WILL PORTRAY A YOUNGER (30 year old) VERSION OF THE PHOTO SHOWN!
PLEASE TAKE 3 CELL PHONE PICs OF YOURSELF TODAY. Please do not send photos that do not represent your present look.
SEEKING AN African American male
Age: 25-35
Low hair cut or short Afro is fine for submission. Facial hair is fine as well.If you fit the description and are available on the day listed above please submit.
If you have previously submitted to a submission, do not resubmit.
Email: WMW.Mhc@gmail.com
Subject: Young Male
African American Male:
AGE: 25-35Email: (3) CURRENT PHOTOS
NAME
AGE
NUMBER
HT
WT
SIZES
SHIRT/neck
Pant/waist
Shoe
LIST LOCATION/DISTANCE TO DECATUR, Georgia
Upscale Cars Casting Call
Seeking only (8)
MALES: CAUCASIAN, ASIAN, HISPANIC, LATINO. African American MALES
WITH UPSCALE CARS.MALES AGE: 25-45
with 2015-2018 Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Land Rover, Range Rover, LEXUS, PORSHE
“What MEN Want” FILM
(2) work datesDATE: Monday, April, 30th
Date: Tuesday, May 1st.EMAIL: WMW.Mhc@gmail.com
Subject: 2day AGENT/CARSeeking (8) CAUCASIAN, ASIAN, HISPANIC, LATINO. African American MALES WITH UPSCALE CARS.
MALES AGE: 25-45 with 2015-2018 Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Land Rover, Range Rover, LEXUS, PORSHERole: AGENT WITH 2015-2018 HIGH END CAR
Rate: $75/8
Car rate: TBD
Location: downtown Atlanta, GA
You will work with your car
Call time TBD
DATE: Monday, April, 30th
Date: Tuesday, May 1st.YOU MUST SUBMIT PHOTOS IN A SUIT AND WITH YOUR 2015-2018 Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Land Rover, Range Rover, LEXUS, PORSHE
Submit photo of your car:
Year, make, model and COLOR
SUBMIT (3) CURRENT photos OF YOU IN YOUR SUITSNAME
AGE
NUMBER
HT
WT
LOCATION/Distance to DOWNTOWN ATLANTAEMAIL: WMW.Mhc@gmail.com
Subject: 2day AGENT/CARTHANKS A MILLION
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The Essence Fest in Louisiana is looking to hire a bevy of models to perform various duties during the long weekend, which is Thursday, July 5 to Sunday, July 8, 2018.
The Essence Fest has been in New Orleans for more than a quarter century, bringing the best entertainers, food and mentoring events to the Big Easy amid thousands of visitors and participants. Given Atlanta’s big modeling community, this could be a chance for more exposure for an aspiring professional.
Essence Fest Looking For Models
Auditions start on May 19.
The annual festival is going to need several models to be ambassadors, hosts and other jobs at a pay of $800 a day. Here is what casting producers are looking for:
- [PHOENIX] African American Female, aged 21-40. Voluptuous, heavy set, fair skin tone. She is a Bohemian African Goddess.
- [KAYLA] African American Female, age 21-40. Dark Skin tone, natural goddess with charisma, uniqueness and is leader of the pack. She has natural hair.
- [YVONNE] African American Female, age 21-40. Medium brown/ Carmel Skin Tone, she is an African queen, a diva with attitude. She is fearless. She has short sexy hair.
To audition for a role on the upcoming modeling job, check out the casting call breakdown below.
Essence Casting Call
**REVISED ESSENCE PROMO CASTING NOTICE**
Submission Process: Please submit updated photos. Please email caballerostaff@gmail.comwith subject line: Essence Promo
BRAND AMBASSADOR / PROMOTIONAL MODEL CASTING NOTICE
CLIENT: MAJOR BRAND & ESSENCE FESTIVAL
WORK DATE(s): JUNE 30th, JULY 1st, and JULY 2nd (New Orleans)
AUDITION DATE: 5/19
RATE: $800.00 per 10 HOUR DAY
AGENT FEE: +10%
NOTE: This is a promotional live job … no video / still rights. We are casting models/actresses to bring 3 separate narratives to life
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
[PHOENIX] African American Female, aged 21-40. Voluptuous, heavy set, fair skin tone. She is a Bohemian African Goddess.[KAYLA] African American Female, age 21-40. Dark Skin tone, natural goddess with charisma, uniqueness and is leader of the pack. She has natural hair.[YVONNE] African American Female, age 21-40. Medium brown/ Carmel Skin Tone, she is an African queen, a diva with attitude. She is fearless. She has short sexy hair.
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Source: AtlantaFi
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The Essence Fest in Louisiana is looking to hire a bevy of models to perform various duties during the long weekend, which is Thursday, July 5 to Sunday, July 8, 2018.
The Essence Fest has been in New Orleans for more than a quarter century, bringing the best entertainers, food and mentoring events to the Big Easy amid thousands of visitors and participants. Given Atlanta’s big modeling community, this could be a chance for more exposure for an aspiring professional.
Essence Fest Looking For Models
Auditions start on May 19.
The annual festival is going to need several models to be ambassadors, hosts and other jobs at a pay of $800 a day. Here is what casting producers are looking for:
- [PHOENIX] African American Female, aged 21-40. Voluptuous, heavy set, fair skin tone. She is a Bohemian African Goddess.
- [KAYLA] African American Female, age 21-40. Dark Skin tone, natural goddess with charisma, uniqueness and is leader of the pack. She has natural hair.
- [YVONNE] African American Female, age 21-40. Medium brown/ Carmel Skin Tone, she is an African queen, a diva with attitude. She is fearless. She has short sexy hair.
To audition for a role on the upcoming modeling job, check out the casting call breakdown below.
Essence Casting Call
**REVISED ESSENCE PROMO CASTING NOTICE**
Submission Process: Please submit updated photos. Please email caballerostaff@gmail.comwith subject line: Essence Promo
BRAND AMBASSADOR / PROMOTIONAL MODEL CASTING NOTICE
CLIENT: MAJOR BRAND & ESSENCE FESTIVAL
WORK DATE(s): JUNE 30th, JULY 1st, and JULY 2nd (New Orleans)
AUDITION DATE: 5/19
RATE: $800.00 per 10 HOUR DAY
AGENT FEE: +10%
NOTE: This is a promotional live job … no video / still rights. We are casting models/actresses to bring 3 separate narratives to life
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
[PHOENIX] African American Female, aged 21-40. Voluptuous, heavy set, fair skin tone. She is a Bohemian African Goddess.[KAYLA] African American Female, age 21-40. Dark Skin tone, natural goddess with charisma, uniqueness and is leader of the pack. She has natural hair.[YVONNE] African American Female, age 21-40. Medium brown/ Carmel Skin Tone, she is an African queen, a diva with attitude. She is fearless. She has short sexy hair.
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Pouya, the Florida rapper with a gift of words, is coming to Atlanta. In support of his The Five Five Tour, Pouya will visit the city on July 5, 2018.
He will perform at Buckhead Theatre. Pre-sale tickets began Thursday, April 12 at 10 a.m. (use passcode: DANCE). Tickets went on sale to the public Friday, April 13 at 10 a.m.
Pouya is known for such headbangers as “Get Buck,” and “Scrubs” and “Void.” His latest album “Five Five” was released in early March 2018.
There are several artists coming to ATL this spring and summer. Here are a few:
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Source: AtlantaFi
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Pouya, the Florida rapper with a gift of words, is coming to Atlanta. In support of his The Five Five Tour, Pouya will visit the city on July 5, 2018.
He will perform at Buckhead Theatre. Pre-sale tickets began Thursday, April 12 at 10 a.m. (use passcode: DANCE). Tickets went on sale to the public Friday, April 13 at 10 a.m.
Pouya is known for such headbangers as “Get Buck,” and “Scrubs” and “Void.” His latest album “Five Five” was released in early March 2018.
There are several artists coming to ATL this spring and summer. Here are a few:
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Kristen Hartman, a former Vice President of Marketing a Focus Brands, has been promoted to Brand President of Cinnabon, the Atlanta-based company announced this week. Hartman’s new job includes helming the brand’s strategy and business growth.
“We are thrilled to have Kristen step into the role as President of Cinnabon. With her business expertise, love of the customer and passion for the brand teams, we are excited for her to lead Cinnabon through its continued growth,” said FOCUS Brands COO and President, North America, Kat Cole.
Cinnabon Names New Brand President
“I am honored to have the opportunity to return to Cinnabon and, most importantly, reconnect with the franchisees who have contributed so much to the brand’s accomplishments. I’ve enjoyed watching them flourish and am excited to contribute to their future success,” said Hartman. “It’s a wonderful feeling to be part of a brand that brings a smile and so many special memories to mind whenever it’s mentioned.”
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