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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
Ht
Wt
Sizes
Bra/bust
Shirt
Dress
Skirt
Shoes.
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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. -
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
Read more: 40+ free things to do in ATL
Best new Atlanta restaurants for 2018-2019
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The husband and wife owned eatery HobNob Neighborhood Tavern is opening another location in metro Atlanta, according to news reports. The newest spot will be in Dunwoody and open its doors around Dec. 12, 2018.
The new restaurant will be located at Dunwoody’s Perimeter Place at 1221 Ashford Crossing. HobNob has two other locations in the city, one in Brookhaven and the other in Midtown, the original eatery.
The restaurant’s website describes it as “a ‘spirited’ place, featuring one of the largest collections of bourbon and whiskey in the Southeast. Fine Southern additions to the menu of refined tavern fare combined with sincere and friendly service make visiting this community-driven establishment a must for both weekday revelers and weekend warriors.”
Read more: ATL’s top 5 soul food joints
When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
Fast-casual is the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Read more: 40+ free things to do in ATL
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Atlanta is going to have a parade Monday at 10 a.m. for Atlanta United, the MLS champions. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced celebration over the weekend.
The Five Stripes shut out the Portland Timbers on Saturday to win the Cup 2-0 before more than 70,000 people at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.
Atlanta United FC championship parade details
The parade will feature Atlanta United’s players, owner Arthur Blank, Gov. Nathan Deal and other officials.
The parade begins at the corner of Baker Street and Peachtree Street and will proceed past the Georgia Aquarium and Centennial Olympic Park. The route will continue on to Marietta Street and Andrew Young International Boulevard; and will conclude in The Home Depot Backyard.
The impacted streets will be closed starting at 8:00am and will open back up immediately as the parade passes through each area. All streets are expected to be fully operational by 12pm.
The entire community is encouraged to join in the celebration by watching along the route and/or attending a special program in The Home Depot Backyard. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. The parade and program will remain as scheduled, despite pending weather conditions.
Residents and United fans who are unable to join onsite are encouraged to join in the celebration via live stream at https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/channel-26/watch-channel-26-live
Read more: The essential bars in Little 5 Points
Food & drink specials: How to eat for cheap in Atlanta EVERY DAY
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Arches Brewing in Hapeville is bringing back one of its most popular milkshake-style India Pale Lagers, Lagerdoodle, on Thursday, Dec. 6.
“We dosed volume two with a blackberry puree and fresh vanilla beans,” the brewery notes. “A generous dry-hopping of Galena, Mosaic, and Styrian Wolf provides even more notes of berry. As if that wasn’t enough, flaked oats and wheat were added to round out the beer’s creamy mouthfeel.”
Arches Brewing is located at 3361 Dogwood Dr, Hapeville, GA 30354.
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
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When it comes to shopping in Atlanta, the city has increased its retail options tremendously over the past 10 years. If you’re looking for the best stores and shopping centers in Atlanta, there are many to choose from.
Unlike most cities, Atlanta retailers aren’t in one part of town. Retailers span across the city, including on the westside, east, in Buckhead and downtown. Here are some of the best stores and shopping centers in Atlanta.
Looking for the best stores in Atlanta? Here’s where to shop
Using videos from Youtube bloggers, let’s explore some of the best stores in Atlanta and its shopping centers:
ATLANTIC STATION
One of the most successful shopping centers in Midtown Atlanta is Atlantic Station. The former brownfield has a number of retailers such as Dillard’s, DSW, GAP, Express, Banana Republic and Fab’rik. There is also an Atlanta United FC Official Team Store.
SHOPS AROUND LENOX
One of the most priciest ZIP codes in Atlanta boasts one of the most elegant shopping districts, Shops Around Lenox. Notable shops include Crate & Barrel, Draper James, Lululemon, Kendra Scott, South Moon Under and West Elm.
PHIPPS PLAZA
Anchored by Nordstrom, Phipps Plaza is a Simon property across Peachtree Road from Lenox Square. Phipps has some of the most upscale retail in the city. Although it has lost its Saks Ffith Avenue store, its mahogany walls, marble floors, glass elevators, chandeliers continue to appeal to high-priced spenders.
Some of Phipps Plaza’s top shops include Gucci, Bettino Leather, Baby Bella Boutique, Hugo Boss, Chico’s, Dior, Cole Haan, Fendi and Giorgio Armani.
THE SHOPS OF MIAMI CIRCLE
Known as Atlanta’s best shopping place for home furnishings and interior design, Miami Circle boasts more than 60 showrooms featuring rugs, antiques, artwork, framing stores and more.
PERIMETER MALL
Perimeter Mall is the largest retail shopping center in Dunwoody. The mall is anchored by Dillard’s, Nordstrom, Von Maur, and Macy’s. Some of the top shops are Banana Republic, Apple, Aeropostale, Clare’s, H&M, Guess and Loft.
HARTSFIELD-JACKSON ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The world’s busiest airport has a number of shops for travelers looking to spend. Here are just a few:
- Benefit Cosmetics (D 11)
- Bvlgari (A Counterpoint)
- Kiehl’s (F Counterpoint)
- L’Occitane (A 26)
- Lather (T 5)
- MAC Cosmetics (F Counterpoint)
- The Beauty Lounge (B Counterpoint)
- The Body Shop (B Counterpoint)
LENOX SQUARE
Buckhead’s signature mall, Lenox Square, is great place to score clothes and other items from some of the most ritzy shops in the Southeast. The mall’s three anchor stores are Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Neiman Marcus. The mall is owned by Simon Property Group, which also owns neighboring Phipps Plaza.
WESTSIDE PROVISIONS DISTRICT
Westside Provisions is a West Midtown mixed-use development that has quickly become a shopping mecca. The district is filled with dining and national retailers. Notable stores include Room & Board furniture store, Anthropologie. In addition to a gourmet market, Atlanta’s two top Zagat-rated restaurants, Bacchanalia and the Quinones Room, are also located there.
LITTLE 5 POINTS
The commercial district for the nearby Inman Park and Candler Park neighborhoods, Little 5 Points has a number of boutiques and shops that you simply won’t be able to find elsewhere in the city.
Notable stores include Criminal Records, Wax’n’Facts, and Moods Music), Java Lords, Aurora Coffee, Rag-O-Rama, Abbadabba’s, Junkman’s Daughter, Sevananda Natural Foods Market and more.
PEACHTREE CENTER
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If you’re in the downtown area, looking to shop, there’s only one way to go. Peachtree Center is a John C. Portman-designed shopping site in the middle of the city’s financial district in Midtown.
Some notable shops in Peachtree Center are Luxury Nails & Spa, Milano Bags & Accessories, Oasis Wireless, Sue Ye Fine Art, The Fan’s Wear and Vitaliano, a clothing shop. There are also plenty of places to eat in the food court as well.
The Atlanta economy is especially primed for retail growth and shopping. The city gained 40,750 jobs year-over year, according to a study by Cushman & Wakefield.
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A new program by Live Nation lets you pay one time to get into any participating amphitheater throughout the year. The Live Nation Lawn Pass offers concert-goers unlimited lawn admission to local participating Live Nation amphitheaters throughout the 2019 season for one price.
Live Nation introduces Lawn Pass
Lawn Pass will go on sale starting at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT on Tuesday, December 4 and be available through December 18 or while supplies last, making the pass the perfect holiday gift that can be enjoyed all next summer.
To purchase the pass, fans can go to lawnpass.livenation.com and use the dropdown menu to select a desired amphitheater. Each fan will receive a custom laminate with their name and unique barcode that serves as their ticket on show day. Once fans scan in, they are all set to dance the night away on the lawn.
The full list of participating amphitheaters found below. Pricing varies per amphitheater and further details and restrictions for the Lawn Pass can be found at lawnpass.livenation.com.
PARTICIPATING AMPHITHEATER
Ak-Chin Pavilion (Phoenix, AZ)
BB&T Pavilion (Camden, NJ)
Blossom Music Center* (Cuyahoga Falls, OH)
Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood (Atlanta, GA)
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek (Raleigh, NC)
Concord Pavilion (Concord, CA)
Coral Sky Amphitheatre (West Palm Beach, FL)
Darien Lake Amphitheater (Darien Center, NY)
Glen Helen Amphitheater (San Bernardino, CA)
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Chicago (Tinley Park, IL)
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)
Isleta Amphitheater (Albuquerque, NM)
Jiffy Lube Live (Bristow, VA)
KeyBank Pavilion (Burgettstown, PA)
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre (Tampa, FL)
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre (San Diego, CA)
PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel, NJ)
PNC Music Pavilion (Charlotte, NC)
Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center (Noblesville, IN)
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (Saratoga Springs, NY)
Shoreline Amphitheatre (Mountain View, CA)
The Dos Equis Pavilion (Dallas, TX)
The Pavilion at Montage Mountain (Scranton, PA)
The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory (Irving, TX)
The XFINITY Theatre (Hartford, CT)
Toyota Amphitheater (Wheatland, CA)
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach, VA)
White River Amphitheatre (Auburn, WA)
Xfinity Center (Mansfield, MA)
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BET is filming a new TV show based on the popular Eddie Murphy movie “Boomerang” from the 1990s. Filming has begun in Atlanta and there is a need for some actors for the following:Hylton Casting are currently casting extras to work in a recreation of Black Gay Pride scenes for the BET television series Boomerang filming in Atlanta, GA on Monday, 12/3/18, Tuesday, 12/4/18, and Wednesday, 12/5/18. You do not need to be available for all filming dates.They will be casting Pride-goer extras, DJ extra with equipment, security guard extras, vendor extras, and hipster food truck employee extras.BET filming Boomerang’ in Atlanta: Extras needed
Rate:$64 for 8 hours (you are guaranteed 8 hours, with overtime after 8 hours)Call Time:
TBA-Each day you must be available for a 12 hour filming day or longer on set.
-Call time will not be provided until the day before the filming date. Please do not submit if you do not have open availability for the filming date/dates listed above.Notes:
-Please note, at this time we are only checking your availability.
-If you are selected to work as an extra in these scenes, we will contact you to provide you with all filming details for the date that you are booked.
-If you have any questions, please contact us at 404-963-1105.
“Boomerang” will be a 10-episode, half-hour comedy centered around a successful male executive who runs into a new boss who is even more self-centered and emotionally needy than he is. The TV show is produced by Paramount Television.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. -
If you’ve got that ’70s groove thang going on, you may be perfect for a new role in a major movie being filmed in Atlanta. Producers will be shooting on December 6 – December 21 and January 3 – January 18.
Atlanta movie seeks dancers for ’70s disco party
If you can’t avail yourself for those dates, please don’t apply. Here are the casting call details:
1970’s Period Piece!! Put on your Boogie Shoes and come Boogie with us!!
We’ve got the cure for your Saturday Night Fever!!Seeking MEN and WOMEN of any ethnicity, ages 18+ with Farrah Fawcett blowouts, well groomed Afros, cool and groovy Hippies, disco dancers, flower power, and bell-bottom jeans. Men with shaggy haircuts, sideburns, mustaches, etc. Women with long hair, blowouts, feathered haircuts and layers, etc.
DATE(s): December 6th – December 21st // January 3 – January 18th
RATE: $75/8 (+Fitting Bump)
LOCATION: Atlanta & surrounding suburbsHow to Submit:
To apply, please send your name, age, height, weight, phone number, email address, availability & 3 photos to submissions@catrettcasting.comSubject: DISCO FEVER
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. -
If you enjoy a good whiskey in the cold chill, then this event will definitely make you all warm inside! Ray’s at Killer Creek is throwing a special Whiskeys of the World dinner on Nov. 30, 2018.
This elegant affair pairs five courses of executive chef Mike Fuller’s cuisine with acclaimed spirits from around the globe — from Japan’s Suntory to Atlanta’s own ASW Distillery.
Ray’s At Killer Creek Hosts ‘Whiskeys Of The World’ Dinner on Nov. 30
Tickets are $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and can be purchased by calling 770-649-0064.
The Ray’s restaurants have been a metro Atlanta staple for decades now. Ray’s on the River and Ray’s in the City have long enjoyed loyal patronage due to their top-flight cuisine and atmosphere.
When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
Fast-casual is the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.