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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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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.
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Longtime music couple Kindred & The Family Soul are swinging through Atlanta this weekend and it’s kind of a special occasion: It’s their 20th wedding anniversary!
They’ll be celebrating The APX at Center Stage on Friday, June 15, 2018. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Seats are going from $25 to $40 for Reserved Seating.
The musical couple, who have four daughters and a son, say the key to their success has been their ability to stay true to their music roots, which fans appreciate.
“We always strive to, for lack of a better phrase, ‘keep it real,’ you know what I mean?” they told Soultracks.com in an interview. “A lot of different people feel where we’re coming from, they understand who we are and what our message is. It just comes down to encouraging people, by example, to be who they are and to really celebrate that.”
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Come to Black Ink Atlanta and have a Sip, and Paint a masterpiece (that you can’t show your parents) with Erotic Instructor @SassyFierce on Saturday, July 7, 2018. This is NOT your average Sip & Paint. There’s a sexy twist.
Atlanta Event: Paint Your Pleasure Sip & Paint
Light Food & Beverage will be available for purchase so you don’t have to worry about coming to the event hungry.
Grab your Bae or your Single girlfriend.. You don’t want to miss this.
The event will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. at Black Ink Atlanta, 2989 N Fulton Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30305.
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South Fulton County will be immersed in old-school hip hop and R&B this weekend as the Old School Hip Hop Fest takes place at Wolf Creek Amphitheater on Saturday, June 16, 2018.
Slated to perform or a number of artists that need no introduction, including Doug E. Free, Chubb Rock, Whodini, Big Daddy Kane, MC Lyte and Rob Base.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with the show set to start at 7 p.m.
Wolf Creek is a concert venue run by Fulton County and operated by Live Nation. The sprawling 450-acre site can accommodate more than 5,400 guests, which it typically does during concert season (May through September).
Wolf Creek is located at 3025 Merk Rd SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30349.
Tickets range from $49 to $69 — GET TICKETS HERE
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Jill Scott, the accomplished Philadelphia singer and actress, is coming to Atlanta to perform at the Fox Theatre. She is touring in support of her “In the Moment” tour.
Scott burst upon the music scene at the turn of the century with her 2000 debut, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, which went platinum. She then followed that up with Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 (2004) and The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 (2007), which both achieved gold status.
She then got into acting, playing one of James Brown’s wives on the big screen. She has also starred in in Hounddog (as Big Mama Thornton) and in Tyler Perry’s movie, Why Did I Get Married?
Scott comes to Atlanta nearly four years after she released her last album, “Woman.” Her show is scheduled for Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 8 p.m.
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Do you want to make a quick $350 for one day of shooting? Listen closely, producers are looking to film some scenes involving an ATL-based man, woman, child and elderly man.
Not much is known about the production as of yet, but casting directors are trying to get the four people so that they can begin shooting on July 17 and July 18 in Atlanta.
Atlanta Production Hiring At $350 A Day
Here is what casting directors are looking for:
- Dad – Caucasian – 30s to 40s
- Son – Mixed Latina/Caucasian – 11 years old
- Elderly man – African American – late 60s
- Woman – Caucasian – late 40s
How to audition?
To audition for a role in the upcoming project, check out the casting call breakdown below.
Atlanta Casting Call
Seeking actors for: July 17 and 18
Shooting in or around Atlanta, GA
Comp $350 for full dayIf interested please send headshot and resume to Castellanos.casting@gmail.com with the role you’re submitting for in the subject line. Thank you!
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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Actor and former Stone Mountain resident Donald Glover is dishing on season 3 of his hit TV show “Atlanta,” saying that the FX show will take a lesson from how Kanye West has developed his early productions.“I align the seasons I think, to me, like Kanye records,” Glover said at an Emmys FYC screening and panel for the show on Friday night in Los Angeles. “I feel like this is our ‘Graduation.’ This is probably our most accessible but also the realest — an honest version of it — and I feel like the most enjoyable, like the third album.”Atlanta FX renewed for season 3
The show was recently given a third season by FX executives, who praised it for its honest and comedic portrayal of life for young black men.Atlanta is phenomenal, achieving and exceeding what few television series have done,” FX programming head NickGrad was quoted as saying. “With Atlanta Robbin’ Season, Donald and his collaborators elevated the series to even greater heights, building on the enormous success of their award-winning first season. We’re grateful to the producers and our extraordinary cast and crew for achieving this level of excellence, and we share the excitement with our audience about the third season knowing they will continue to take us to unexpected and thrilling places.”Glover, who also moonlights as a successful rapper named Childish Gambino, says the cast is eager to build on the show’s success.“We were all on iMessage together and kind of talking about it, and I think people were really hungry to like beat ourselves, which is great,: he told the panel.The show also stars Brian Tyree Henry, Lakeith Stanfield and Zazie Beetz. -
Tex-Mex is huge in metro Atlanta. Seemingly on every corner, you can find fare from Spanish-speaking nations in all their deliciousness. One of the main Tex-Mex fixtures in the area has been Willy’s Mexicana Grill.
Now the Perimeter location is celebrating 15 years and with Burritohead-pleasing numbers: $5 burritos and $7 price points for fresh, made-to-order favorites all day long on Tuesday, June 19.
June 19: Willy’s Mexicana Grill In Dunwoody Offering $5 Burritos
On that day, 10% of the sales will be donated to Heritage Sandy Springs, directly benefiting the neighborhood. Willy’s also will recognize its employees, so dedicated to serving and pleasing guests. Stop by the 1100 Hammond Drive, NE location between 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
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If you’re familiar with Be Steadwell, you know the singer-songwriter-filmmaker is a force of nature. The Washington, D.C.-based artist will be in the ATL on July 1 to perform at the Red Light Cafe in Midtown Atlanta.
July 1: An Evening with Be Steadwell
With roots in jazz, a capella and folk, Be calls her music “queer pop,” The independent artist has performed at a number of high-profile events, including the Women’s March in 2017. She is known for her style of self-harmonizing (vocal layering) and even beat boxing.
In her journey to becoming an accomplished songwriter, Be Steadwell produced a film called “Vow of Silence,” which received awards at film festivals around the world, including Black Star, QWOCMAP, and Fringe Fest UK. Issa Rae Featured the song in her Short Film Sundays series.
Be said that she’s actually been working on another film, in addition to producing music.
“I’m working on a feature; it’s very slow going,” she told AZ Magazine in 2016. “You know when you’re not in school and you’re not surrounded by a community of people who are workshopping with you? It’s just very hard to motivate yourself. But a part of me feels like until I do this feature, there’s something missing. I really feel like I have do it. My goal is to produce it by 2017.
Be Steadwell will perform Sunday, July 1, 2018, 8 – 10:00 p.m.
