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The 43rd annual Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) kick offs Thursday, April 4, 2019 in Midtown. The event will feature 11 days of movie happenings, film screenings, educational workshops and more.
If you’re a movie buff, you’ll love the talent and filmmaker appearances as well as the special music, food, and art-focused presentations. But there are also FREE things to do.
Check out the ATLFF full schedule here
5 free things to do at the Atlanta Film Festival
The 2019 fest is expected to attract more than 30,000 attendees to more than 150 events from Thursday, April 4 – Sunday, April 14, 2019. Of these happenings, ATLFF is excited to announce five can’t-miss events taking place throughout the festival that are free and open to the public.
ATLFF Screenplay Competition: Script Read
When: Friday, April 5, 2019, 4:00 PM
Where: Hilan Theatre, 798 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306
What: Join us for a script read of selections from each of the three 2019 Atlanta Film Festival Feature Screenplay Competition winners, featuring local SAG-AFTRA actors.
Free admission with advance RSVP at https://www.atlantafilmfestival.com/schedule-2019.
ACVB Presents: ‘Music Voyager’
When: Monday, April 8, 2019, 6:00 PM
Where: Plaza Theatre Main, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
What: Come to the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau for the world premieres of “Music Voyager” episodes 5 & 6 that feature yours truly—the Atlanta Film Festival—as well as the Plaza Theatre, Dad’s Garage, Paris on Ponce, Karen Anderson & Tiny Doors, Atlanta United and more!
Free admission with advance RSVP at https://www.atlantafilmfestival.com/schedule-2019.
The Florida State University College Of Motion Picture Arts Presents: Selected Keylight Films
When: Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 6:00 PM
Where: Plaza Theatre Main, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
What: The FSU College of Motion Pictures Arts presents a showcase of eight short student films followed by a panel discussion with representatives from the College. Ranked by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the top 25 film schools in the country, FSU College of Motion Picture Arts produces student films that regularly win prestigious awards like the Student Emmys and Oscars. Join us for an evening of cinematic entertainment as we showcase this year’s selected Keylight Films.
Free admission with advance RSVP at https://www.atlantafilmfestival.com/schedule-2019.
SOUND+VISION
When: Thursday, April 11, 2019, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: Eastside Trail // Atlanta BeltLine & Historic Fourth Ward Park
What: After a year hiatus, SOUND+VISION — ATLFF’s signature mid-week event—returns! Join us on the Eastside Trail of the Atlanta BeltLine and Historic Fourth Ward Park for a night of live music, daring virtual reality films, unforgettable art installations, rockin’ music videos and Atlanta’s best food trucks! Previously held at Atlanta landmarks like The Goat Farm and Ponce City Market, this event is a true festival highlight!
Previous performers include Big Freedia, Tank and the Bangas, HelloOcho, Kodie Shane, Lonnie Holley, Gringo Star, Biters, Jungol.
Free admission. No RSVP necessary.
Presentation of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 Premiere
When: Sunday, April 14, 2019, 9:00 PM
Where: Plaza Theatre Main, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
What: HBO is partnering with ATLFF to give guests a chance to see the final season premiere on the big screen at The Plaza!
Free admission with advance RSVP at https://www.atlantafilmfestival.com/schedule-2019
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The newly christened AAF debuted in February to much fanfare, but uncertainty about the future remains.
A new report from the SportingNews says that the American Football Alliance is suspending operations.
What does the future hold for the AAF & Atlanta Legends?
The Atlanta Legends, who play at Georgia State Stadium, continue to pull in a modest crowd but have struggled on the field.
The Legends have a 2-6 record and have been eliminated from postseason contention.
But it’s not just the Legends, the league is struggling for an identity.
Is the AAF a development league for the NFL or a competitor? It’s hard to tell. There is much speculation that the AAF may not even finish the season.
But that’s not the concern of everybody. Steve Spurrier, head coach of the Orlando Apollos, told the Orlando Sentinel that he is confident the league will finish strong.
“I think we’re definitely good to finish out this year,” Spurrier, whose Apollos are a league-leading 7-1, recently, told the Orlando Sentinel. “But after that, who knows? We’re not thinking about anything but trying to win a championship. That was our goal and we’re sticking to it.”
Majority investor Tom Dundon, who put $250 million into the league, reportedly is not bullish about the league’s survival.
“It’s pretty fluid. It’s day to day, I would say,” Dundon told SportsBusiness Daily days ago.
Spurrier said the league began with a clear focus, but things have definitely shifted a bit.
““The Alliance was started under the pretense of signing players who aren’t in the NFL and giving them a chance to play in our league,” Spurrier was quoted as saying. “And if they play well enough in our league, then maybe they’ll get the opportunity to play in the NFL. That was the original plan, but obviously the plan has changed.”
Then again, all of the talk about the AAF’s future could just be tough talk by Dondon to get a better deal from the NFL players union, which wants better protections for athletes on the field.
“If the players union is not going to give us young players, we can’t be a development league,” Dundon, who in February pledged to incrementally invest $250 million into the AAF, told USA Today. “We are looking at our options, one of which is discontinuing the league.”
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North Fulton has a new seafood restaurant! Lapeer Seafood Market is now serving in Alpharetta. The new Atlanta area restaurant opened its doors on Monday, April 1.With Lapeer Seafood Market’s entry into the local dining scene as a new Atlanta restaurant bodes well not only for the metro area, but for our stomachs!New Atlanta restaurant: Lapeer Seafood Market
Lapeer comes from Co-owner Louis Soon and Culinary Director Andy Long of Maven Restaurant Group, the team behind acclaimed Alpharetta spots South Main Kitchen and Butcher & Brew.Executive Chef Blake Hartley, Sous Chef at South Main Kitchen, will be behind the reins. Cody Brown, of South Main Kitchen, will run the cocktail program and mezcal bar. Elise Vitale, Pastry Chef at Butcher & Brew and South Main Kitchen, will be over desserts.What’s on the menu at Lapeer Seafood Market?
Lapeer Seafood Market restaurant and bar will serve fresh coastal cuisine. The restaurant will specialize in hyper-seasonal seafood menu of dayboat fish, a raw bar, family-style plates, daily specials.Other dishes include East Coast and Gulf oysters, wild-caught fish and shrimp from along the Gulf of Mexico, crabmeat from Bayou la Batre and tuna from Louisiana. Produce will be Georgia-sourced.Where is Lapeer Seafood Market located in Alpharetta?
Lapeer Seafood Market is located in Alpharetta City Centre at 12 North Broad Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009. Here is a map to help you find it.When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
The culinary excellence of Southern food is only part of the reason why Atlanta restaurants are having a moment. New entries into the restaurant entry, including steakhouses, seafood and fast-casual, represent a growing segment of the new Atlanta restaurants.
Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Fast-casual is also 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.
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Emory University’s African Students Association presents its annual benefit gala, Taste of Africa at Fox Theater from on Friday the 5th of April, 2019.
The show themed ‘AFROPOLITAN’ begins at 6.30pm and shall be hosted by Nigerian comedian, Aphrican Ace.
Things to do this weekend: Afropolitan in Atlanta
Come experience mouth-watering African cuisine as well as spoken word, musical and dance performances from Abyssinian Experience, Zuri, AUC Vybz, Persuasion and more.
Fashion exhibitions from Adedammy Designs and Love, D.Jenee
Shuttles will run from Woodruff Circle to the Fox Theatre and back.
Taste of Africa is sponsored by Emory University’s African Studies, African-American Studies, French and Sociology Departments as well as the Emory Alumni Association, Emory Dining, RACE and Residence Life.
What’s the dress code?
Dress to impress.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
You must purchase your ticket with a name that corresponds with a form of identification you will show at the event. There are no minimum age requirements.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
There will be shuttles from Emory University to the Fox Theatre and back. If you choose to drive, you will need to pay at least $10 for parking at the venue.
What’s the refund policy?
All ticket sales are final.
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Do you love seafood? Then you don’t want to miss Hugo’s Oyster Bar’s annual Crawfish Boil coming up.
The crawfish boil is set for Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 12 to 5 p.m. Hugo’s annual live crawfish boil will have crawfish by the pound and delicious side items for the whole family.
Hugo’s Crawfish Boil set for April 13
There’s also going to be live music. The Catfish Hill Roberts and Bottom Band will perform for the masses.
Hugo’s is a favorite place for North Fulton residents. The restaurant offers a daily happy hour Monday through Friday. If you come between 3 to 6:30 p.m., you can get a great appetizer, cocktail, beer and wine special.
Where is Hugo’s Oyster Bar located?
Hugo’s Oyster Bar is located at 10360 Alpharetta Street, Roswell, Ga. 30075. The phone number is (770) 993-5922. Here’s a map so that you can find it.
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Rapper and songtress Leikeli47 is slated to perform in Atlanta on Thursday, April 4, 2019. The Brooklyn artist is bringing her effortless genre-switching style to the city as part of “The Acrylic Tour With Yung Baby Tate.”
If you don’t know much about Leikeli47’s music, after this show, you will.
Leikeli47 brings The Acrylic Tour to Atlanta
She jumped on the scene in a big way in 2017 with the release of “Wash & Set“, the first project in a planned trilogy of musical expressions centered on love, strength and respect. 47 followed that up with the bang-heavy “Acrylic,” which takes listeners into her hard-scrabble NYC world while revealing few personal clues about the woman under the ski mask.
Now Leikeli47 wants to turn Atlanta on to what many around the world already know: 47 is dope.
Leikeli47 will perform in The Loft at Center Stage on April 4. Here’s how to get tickets.
Here is Leikeli47’s “Top Down,” which was featured in an episode of Issa Raye’s “Insecure.”
Tickets are also available online via Freshtix.com or without ticket fees in person at the Center Stage Box Office, M-F, 11-6. Online sales end at 6pm on day of show.
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The Atlantic Station renovation is happening: Plans to give Atlantic Station’s main green space a much-needed face-lift are going full speed ahead.
HGOR is the architectural firm that is handling the project, which will see the space opposite the Regal Cinema transformed into a retail and restaurant hub.
Atlantic Station renovation: Central Park, video screen & more
New things coming to Atlantic Station’s Central Park include:
- A new HobNob restaurant
- new jumbo video screen for movies on the lawn
- new valet area
- new rideshare pickup and drop-off
The centerpiece of the development will be a HobNob Southern Tavern flanked by two buildings encompassing retail and another restaurant.
Here is another rendering of the Atlantic Station renovation from HGOR
Atlantic Station is experiencing a surge in development. Construction crews are building a new office space called Atlantic Yards as well as other projects.
Aside from the Atlantic Station renovation, several restaurant concepts have opened on the Northside Drive end of the Atlantic Station. They include Blaze Pizza,
Hollywood Feed, Chipotle and Gusto among others.
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A new South American tapas and wine bar has opened in Midtown Atlanta after several delays. El Viñedo Local opened its doors in early 2021, AtlantaFi.com has learned.
For now, the establishment’s hours are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to its website.
El Viñedo Local means “The Local Vineyard” in English. And that’s exactly what the new Atlanta restaurant inspires to be.
El Viñedo Local Now Serving In Midtown Atlanta
The eatery serves small plates, South American-inspired dishes for now. Wine and coffee are coming later.
“We are excited that El Viñedo Local will become a part of the growing energy of Midtown, and we’re looking forward to offering our guests the ability to socialize and explore wines in a unique setting,” the owner Robert Kaster said in a press release.
Where Is El Viñedo Local Located?
El Viñedo Local is located at 730 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308. near the Fox Theatre. Here is a map to help you find it.
El Viñedo Local’s South American fare is more proof than Atlanta is becoming a world-class city, led by its dining scene.
f you want to check out some other romantic restaurants in Atlanta, these are hard to beat. But Atlanta also has trendy restaurants, pop-ups and time-tested landmarks that continue to draw big crowds.Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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The Shaky Knees Festival is happening at Central Park in Midtown Atlanta on May 3-5. Find out about the music lineup and more. Buy tickets here.
If you’re interested in going, you know traffic is going to be a bear. The festival organizers are encouraging fest-goers to use public transit! Getting to the festival is easy when using MARTA.
The Shaky Knees Festival 2019 Box Office is located at the corner of North Ave NE & Central Park Place NE and will be open during the following times:
- Wednesday 5/1 – Thursday 5/2
11:30am – 7pm - Friday 5/3 – Saturday 5/4
10am – 10pm - Sunday 5/5
10am – 9pm
Here is the Shaky Knees Festival lineup
This festival is one of the premiere outdoor events in Atlanta this year. Held in Atlanta’s prime venues, festival season spotlights the best of the city.Whether you prefer neighborhood events or huge festivals, all ages will be accommodated when it comes to food, live entertainment and more. The best part? Many of Atlanta festivals are FREE.As the weather warms, you can expect Atlanta festivals, many who probably have never heard of, to hit every weekend.Don’t worry, AtlantaFi.com has got you covered.Whether you enjoy food-focused festivals, or some downhome blues under the sunset. We’re going to cover them all.This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year. - Wednesday 5/1 – Thursday 5/2
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Food-O-Rama’s fourth annual Food Truck Festival returns to Atlanta on April 6, 2019 from 12 to 6 p.m. in Historic Grant Park.
Come hungry because there will be food trucks from all over the Southeast, craft beers/ cocktails, local arts and crafts and live music. FREE ENTRY.
Food-O-Rama’s Food Truck Festival 2019: Everything you need to know
This festival is one of the premiere outdoor events in Atlanta this year. Held in Atlanta’s prime venues, festival season spotlights the best of the city.The food truck festival couldn’t come to Grant Park at a better time: warm weather, blossoming flowers, Atlanta in the springtime.Where will the Food-O-Rama’s fourth annual Food Truck Festival be held?
The location of the Food-O-Rama’s fourth annual Food Truck Festival is Grant Park 800 Cherokee Ave Atlanta, GA 30315. Here is a map to help you find it.As the weather warms, you can expect Atlanta festivals, many who probably have never heard of, to hit every weekend.Don’t worry, AtlantaFi.com has got you covered.Whether you enjoy food-focused festivals, or some downhome blues under the sunset. We’re going to cover them all.Whether you prefer neighborhood events or huge festivals, all ages will be accommodated when it comes to food, live entertainment and more. The best part? Many of Atlanta festivals are FREE.This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
