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The red-hot Atlanta Dream did it again this weekend, winning their seventh consecutive game. The city’s WNBA team is the league’s hottest team, improving their record to 15-9.
The latest win on Sunday came at the expense of the Seattle Storm, who the Dream whipped 87-74 in front of thousands of fans at McCamish Pavilion in Midtown Atlanta.
See Tiffany Hayes buzzer beater
Elizabeth Williams scored a season-high 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Tiffany Hayes and Angel McCoughtry each scored 15 points for the Dream.
Seattle was led by Breanna Stewart who scored a game-high 31 points and eight rebounds for Seattle. The game also marked the 500th game (a new WNBA-record) for Sue Bird, who knocked down four 3-pointers for 12 points.
Atlanta heads to L.A. on Tuesday to take on the Sparks.
Source: AtlantaFi
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A new restaurant is coming to Sandy Springs in the Modera mixed-use development. Casi Cielo: a chef-driven, upscale-casual dining eatery is set to open its doors in August.
Casi Cielo comes to us from the same people who brought metro Atlanta the venerable La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant. This time, the purveyors, La Cosecha Group, will serve locales tasty dishes featuring artisanal Oaxacan cuisine.
Casi Cielo restaurant coming to Sandy Springs
The 135-seat restaurant will include a patio and full bar with over 50 types of Mezcals – the largest collection in Atlanta. Not only will patrons have premium cocktails at their call, but they will also have a generous selection of wines from Spanish-speaking countries including Argentina, Uruguay, Spain, Mexico and Chile, just a cork pop away.
The eatery will also feature water infused daily with fruits and herbs via a SonicPrep Ultrasonic Homogenizer machine, from which low-heat sound waves create a smooth infusion of flavors and aromas.
Casi Cielo will also serve as the U.S. debut of Executive Chef Juan Ruiz, who earned his kitchen stripes from the maternal side of his family in his native Bogota, Colombia. His culinary expertise includes stints in the esteemed kitchens of Palacio de Congresos El Kursaal (three Michelin Stars; Barcelona, Spain), Hotel Finca Lérida (one Michelin Star; at the base of Volcán Barú in Panama), and many other elite restaurants.
“Everything served at the restaurant is designed to stimulate the senses and entice the palate. We respect the ingredients, history and traditions of Mexican cuisine and pride ourselves in doing things the right way- no shortcuts,” Ruiz said in a written statement.
Casi Cielo is located at 6125 Roswell Road Atlanta, GA 30328, where it will serve lunch and dinner Monday – Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Friday / Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
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Atlanta is the No. 2 city in the nation when it comes to people finding work in the “gig economy,” according to a new report. All you have to do is look around you to see the many Uber, Lyft and Grubhub drivers on the streets and we see the freelance market is alive and well in the ATL.
The report from FitSmallBusiness.com looked at 20 cities in the United States and pulled info from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Brookings Institute to determine the best cities for gig economy jobs.
THESE ARE THE TOP 15 CITIES FOR GIG ECONOMY JOBS:
1) San Francisco
2) Atlanta
3) Los Angeles
4) Boston
5) Washington D.C.
6) Dallas
7) San Jose
8) San Diego
9) Miami
10) Phoenix
11) Minneapolis
12) Nashville
13) Denver
14) Chicago
15) PortlandFitSmallBusiness.com chose the following metrics to rank the cities:
Per Capita Revenue – 33%
Average Rent Costs – 33%
Growth of the Gig Economy – 33%
Qualitative Considerations (high-speed internet and shared workspace) – tie-breaker for similarly scored cities“Certain cities have the magic ingredients to make it easier to be successful as a freelancer,” says Eric Noe, Editor-in-Chief, FitSmallBusiness.com. “Affordable rent, low overall cost of living and helpful resources for non-traditional workers all factor in, and our research clearly suggests that gig economies are strongest in metro areas where there’s a bigger demand for task services.”
It must be said that many workers aren’t joining the gig economy as a substitute for full-time employment. No, statistics show that workers are taking on temporary or freelance positions to earn extra money.
Indeed, earning extra income online has become one of the biggest things in the job market over the past 10 years.
Employers are become more open to gig workers because they help keep costs down: Typically contract workers don’t require insurance, a certainly not a 401(k) and other benefits.
Still, if you’re serious about working in the gig economy, there are some things you’re going to need:
- A car
- A computer
- A smartphone
Without all three, which incidentally are what you need for a full-time on-site job, your chances of working decrease exponentially.
But there are things you can do to sweeten your position in the job market. In the meantime, look for side jobs that work for you.
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As Atlanta continues to forge a way into the future, the only way it can succeed is to learn from its past. That notion is front and center for Beltline visitors in a new exhibit that shows photos of the area’s history on select trails.
Art on the Atlanta BeltLine is hosting the photo exhibition “Atlanta and the Civil Rights Movement, 1944-1968,” curated by historian and author Karcheik Sims-Alvarado, Ph.D.
An opening ceremony was held on July 7 on the Westside Trail across from Gordon White Park.
The photography is sourced from Dr. Sims-Alvarado’s book Images of America: Atlanta and the Civil Rights Movement, 1944-1968 (Arcadia Publishing, 2017).
“The photographs tell a beautiful narrative of the struggle, fortitude, and organizational strength of a people determined to eradicate Jim Crow segregation once and for all,” Sims-Alvarado said in a press release.
“Atlanta and the Civil Rights Movement, 1944-1968” will be presented across four miles of the Eastside and Westside Trails, making it the longest outdoor exhibition on civil and human rights in the United States.
“Honoring the nation’s civil rights leadership right here on the Atlanta BeltLine is so fitting considering that many of the movement’s leaders lived in BeltLine neighborhoods,” said Brian P. McGowan, President and CEO of the Atlanta Beltline, Inc. “We are committed to using our public art program to celebrate and highlight the history and unique culture of our neighborhoods – it is this culture that makes Atlanta great.”
Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado is the CEO of Preserve Black Atlanta, a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to identifying, recording, and preserving African-American history and culture.
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Rahsaan Patterson has come along way since playing portraying “The Kid” on the popular 1980s television show Kids Incorporated.
Now the soul and R&B artist is coming to Atlanta to perform after nearly two years away. Patterson will be at Suite Food Lounge at 375 Luckie Street in Atlanta, GA 30313. The show runs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 19.
He will perform one show with the Suite Jazz Band. Tickets for this show will go quickly.
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MARTA is in the business of moving people, but who knew it would be musically? The Atlanta transit agency has commissioned 12 musical performances scheduled this week at 10 different rail stations.
The performances are part of Artbound Live, MARTA’s musical outreach.
The mini-concerts will take place Monday through Friday, from 3 to 6 pm. See the schedule below.
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The Atlanta Dream poured it on early and held on for the win Sunday afternoon, beating the Phoenix Mercury 76-70.
The Dream were led by Tiffany Hayes’ 18 points while Renee Montgomery and Brittney Sykes chipped in 13 points each. Atlanta jumped out to an 8-0 lead and led at one point 62-39 late in the third quarter.
But the Mercury got hot. Leilani Mitchell’s 3-pointer with 47.3 seconds left closed the deficit to 73-68 for the Mercury (14-6).
Diana Taurasi scored 19 for the Mercury while Brittney Griner added 18.
Elizabeth Williams and Angel McCoughtry each scored 10 for the Dream (9-9).
After rebounding from a tough loss at home, Atlanta now has a few days off before playing on the road for their next game.
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Vivica A. Fox is back with a new movie about an affluent woman who gets into a romantic affair with a billionaire — and it’s set in Atlanta’s priciest ZIP code: Buckhead.
In the new film, “Kinky,” Fox plays Dr. Joyce Richardson, a surgeon who begins a sexual journey with billionaire investor, Darrin Wethington. After a few months of dating, the couple begin exploring their most kinky sexual fantasies, leading them into a world of BDSM and hardcore sexual exploration.
Vivica Fox movie filmed in Buckhead
No word yet on what the film will be rated, but it has just recently been acquired by Patriot Releasing, a full service theatrical Distribution company. The movie hopes to appeal to the “50 Shades of Grey” set, but with an African-American twist.
The movie was written and directed by Jean Claude Lamarre (Chocolate City), and stars Dawn Richard (Danity Kane), Robert Ri’Chard (Coach Carter), Eurika Pratts (Black Magic) and Gary Dourdan (CSI).
Look for “Kinky” in theaters on October 12, 2018.
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The Atlanta Dream almost made an epic comeback against the Seattle Storm on Friday, July 6 in McCamish Pavilion, but it was not to be. The final score, 95 to 86, doesn’t really show how close the game was.
The Dream were paced by Angel McCoughtry, who scored 26 points, and Tiffany Hayes, who pumped in 23.
Atlanta looked like they were going to run away with the game in the early going, jumping out to a 9-2 lead. But the Storm scored 14 of the next 15 points and led the rest of the way.
Seattle, led by Breanna Stewart’s 29 points, dominated the first half and at one point led by 19 points, before the Dream staged a furious rally.
Atlanta Dream almost stage epic comeback against Seattle Storm https://t.co/G5mmwzpQVK pic.twitter.com/vSI9v5nBJG
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) July 7, 2018
Every time Atlanta mounted consecutive buckets, Stewart, or Sue Bird (18 points) would counter. The Storm were nine of 20 from 3-point range.
Atlanta (8-9) hosts the Phoenix Mercury at home on Sunday, July 8.
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Mali Ama’s first live show is going down in Atlanta on Friday, July 6, 2018 brought to you by Goode House Productions.
She will perform songs from her debut EP titled, “God vs. Men” which will be released on all streaming services on midnight.
This will be on of the best Alternative R&B Indie artist Live Shows to date held in Atlanta! Come out and catch these vibes set with one of the city’s gifted artist, MALI AMA. Dope Production meets Nostalgia and an intimate venue. You do not want to miss this!
Providing FREE drinks, incredible performance backed by a live band and background singers, merch and much more!
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DOORS OPEN PROMPTLY AT 7 PM TILL 9:30 PM
*** First 20 people to arrive will receive a FREE gift bag! ****
** OPEN BAR 7-8:30 PM
* SHOW BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8:45 PM-9 PM!
