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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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When you gotta go, you’ll be able to go artfully at SunTrust Park, thanks to the opening of new customized branded restrooms at the ballpark.
Official American Standard-branded restrooms were installed in this 41,084-seat sports facility in time for the 2018 home opener.
SunTrust Park Gets Branded Bathrooms
The bathrooms include decorative murals that celebrate the American Standard products along with popular baseball imagery. Midwest artist Adam Turman, whose work is also on display at Target Field, created the Atlanta illustrations.
“Our goal in this exciting new partnership was to provide a more comfortable experience for the fans while helping the organization to save money through the durable and water-efficient commercial bathroom fixtures and faucets from American Standard,” said Chris Brown, vice president of sales for LIXIL Americas, the division under which American Standard operates. “Our comprehensive commercial product offerings are built to withstand the high-traffic use they will receive in SunTrust Park for years to come, while providing high-style to this modern sports facility.”
The Braves, who play at the cheapest stadium in MLB, have a promotional schedule packed with fun activities and events this year. There’s also some good baseball going on.
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Source: AtlantaFi
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When you gotta go, you’ll be able to go artfully at SunTrust Park, thanks to the opening of new customized branded restrooms at the ballpark.
Official American Standard-branded restrooms were installed in this 41,084-seat sports facility in time for the 2018 home opener.
SunTrust Park Gets Branded Bathrooms
The bathrooms include decorative murals that celebrate the American Standard products along with popular baseball imagery. Midwest artist Adam Turman, whose work is also on display at Target Field, created the Atlanta illustrations.
“Our goal in this exciting new partnership was to provide a more comfortable experience for the fans while helping the organization to save money through the durable and water-efficient commercial bathroom fixtures and faucets from American Standard,” said Chris Brown, vice president of sales for LIXIL Americas, the division under which American Standard operates. “Our comprehensive commercial product offerings are built to withstand the high-traffic use they will receive in SunTrust Park for years to come, while providing high-style to this modern sports facility.”
The Braves, who play at the cheapest stadium in MLB, have a promotional schedule packed with fun activities and events this year. There’s also some good baseball going on.
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The ATL will be the place where tens of thousands of film professionals converge as the Atlanta Film Festival gets underway this week. The event, now in its fourth decade, is one of the longest-running festivals of its kind in the United States.
More than 25,000 people, including filmmakers of independent, international, animated, documentary, and short films,are expected to be on hand.
Atlanta Film Festival 2018: What you need to know
What gives this year’s festival even more power is the fact that Georgia is No. 1 as far as film production. Atlanta is now an official movie mecca with crews, talent and production agencies growing by leaps and bounds.
This year’s film entries, more than 7,600, broke a record. The final movie lineup consists of 58 feature length films and 150 short films from 56 countries.Many of this year’s movies will be by firsttime filmmakers and women.“Now is an exciting time to be making films and telling these stories, because there aren’t as many expectations of rejection or pressures to be polite,” says Atlanta writer/director Katie Orr, told The AJC. “Women are empowered right now and instead of nicely asking for a chance, we’re saying, ‘No, you will listen to our stories and we will be the ones doing the storytelling.’”The films will be screened at various locations around Midtown Atlanta. See the complete 2018 schedule here.Wednesday, April 11 — 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, April 12 — 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Friday, April 13 – Sunday April 22 — 10:00 AM – 7:00 PMThe post Atlanta Film Festival 2018: Dates, Location, Info appeared first on .
Source: AtlantaFi
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The ATL will be the place where tens of thousands of film professionals converge as the Atlanta Film Festival gets underway this week. The event, now in its fourth decade, is one of the longest-running festivals of its kind in the United States.
More than 25,000 people, including filmmakers of independent, international, animated, documentary, and short films,are expected to be on hand.
Atlanta Film Festival 2018: What you need to know
What gives this year’s festival even more power is the fact that Georgia is No. 1 as far as film production. Atlanta is now an official movie mecca with crews, talent and production agencies growing by leaps and bounds.
This year’s film entries, more than 7,600, broke a record. The final movie lineup consists of 58 feature length films and 150 short films from 56 countries.Many of this year’s movies will be by firsttime filmmakers and women.“Now is an exciting time to be making films and telling these stories, because there aren’t as many expectations of rejection or pressures to be polite,” says Atlanta writer/director Katie Orr, told The AJC. “Women are empowered right now and instead of nicely asking for a chance, we’re saying, ‘No, you will listen to our stories and we will be the ones doing the storytelling.’”The films will be screened at various locations around Midtown Atlanta. See the complete 2018 schedule here.Wednesday, April 11 — 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, April 12 — 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Tiffany Haddish is the hot actor de jour in Hollywood. If you want to share some screentime with her, here’s your chance. Casting directors are are looking for actors to work on scenes to be shot around Atlanta.
Haddish stars in the new Tyler Perry project “The List,” which is about “a wild woman who gets released from prison and reunites with her sister, played by Sumpter. Sumpter’s character is in an online relationship with a man that may be “catfishing” her,” according to Deadline.
The movie is set to be released in November 2018.
Atlanta Casting Call For New Tiffany Haddish Movie
Tika Sumpter and Omari Hardwick also have been cast in the movie. For scenes to be shot
NOW CASTING!! FEATURED ROLE AND RATE!
Works tomorrow, Thursday, April 12th!
Must be willing to work as a Atlanta, Georgia LOCAL!
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CAUCASIAN/ASIAN males and females ONLY!
Age:18-40
$140/12**DO NOT submit if you are already booked to work with us. You will not be considered**
Name:
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Location:3 current photos of yourself!
Email: Submissions.sca@gmail.com
Subject: CLIENTAn earlier casting call went out for the second and third week of April.
Here is the casting call:
***STAND IN NEEDED***$120/12 Please match this skin tone as closely as possible. Experience preferred.
5’3″ tall, 180/200 lbs. 20-40 years old
Must have open availability the second and third week of April.
Atlanta, GA local or willing to work as a local.
To Apply: Name, Age, Height, Weight, and a direct phone number to: Submissions.SCA@gmail.com
Please include a head shot and resume also.
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Looking for an under-the-rader spot to throw back some suds? Eventide Brewing has you covered.
This underrated spot in Grant Park opened in January 2014. The brewery distributes its awesome beer throughout Atlanta at some of the dining scene’s most renown places, such as Brick Store Pub, Taco Mac, and the Porter Beer Bar.
$3 Mondays at Grant Park’s Event Brewing
Monday April 16, 2018 05:30 pm EDTEvery Monday all of Eventide Brewingâs core styles are only $3.Cost: $3+The post April 15: $3 Mondays at Event Brewing In Grant Park appeared first on .
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Looking for an under-the-rader spot to throw back some suds? Eventide Brewing has you covered.
This underrated spot in Grant Park opened in January 2014. The brewery distributes its awesome beer throughout Atlanta at some of the dining scene’s most renown places, such as Brick Store Pub, Taco Mac, and the Porter Beer Bar.
$3 Mondays at Grant Park’s Event Brewing
Monday April 16, 2018 05:30 pm EDTEvery Monday all of Eventide Brewingâs core styles are only $3.Cost: $3+ -
The piercing horns of New Orleans jazz will be in the springtime air soon as the West Georgia Jazz Festival comes to the state.
The festival is slated for April 28, 2018 at the MILL amphitheater, 106 Temple St. Villa Rica, GA 30180.
April 28, 2018: West Georgia Jazz Festival in Villa Rica
The event will feature Stooges Brass Band from New Orleans, Louisiana and much more.
Other acts scheduled to perform at The MILL Amphitheater include David Pippen and Martini Caliente, Southern Art Music Ensemble, The Serenata Band.
If you want a jazzy good time, come out and help kick off Georgia’s festival season with great food, fun and music at the West Georgia Jazz Festival! Admission is FREE!
Check here for deets.
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Artz Eatz and Beatz takes place this weekend, Saturday, April 14 in Atlanta. The event, which began as a vehicle to help, educate and to bring awareness to breast cancer and to help fund the research for a cure, is in third year.The event organizer says this about the cause: “I recently lost the love of my life to breast cancer and wanted to do something to continue the effort in fighting this disease. We both loved art, we both loved food and we both loved music, so Artz Eatz and Beatz was born.”Artz Eatz and Beatz Set For April 14 In Atlanta
The event will be at AC Hotel by Mariott Atlanta from 7 to 10 pm.Anderson Smith is witness to the harshness of cancer. This event is about his journey into despair, and how he found a way out. Artz Eatz & Beatz was created as a catalyst to change how we think about cancer. It is a celebration for the survivors and in memory of those who did not make it.Come out and enjoy art by local artist Anderson Smith, Carmen Ashley Rice, Amber Langford Amy Radar, Pati Krohngold and Kim Chesney. Also small bites as well as signature tequila drinks provided by Real Azul Tequila. The Beatz will be spinning by acclaimed DJ Dack Patrick providing great music all night. The AC Hotel Downtown is hosting this amazing event.