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The Castleberry Hill Art Stroll is held every second Friday of the month in Atlanta. It is a self-guided tour along one of the most-traveled corridors of downtown Atlanta.
The Castleberry Hill Art Stroll is a free event held every second Friday. The stroll can be enjoyed by residents, visitors, tourists and more.
Castleberry Hill Art Stroll in Atlanta: Everything you need to know
Local artists are usually the focus of the art stroll although some national creatives are sometimes exhibited as well.
It is a self-guided tour and is completely FREE of charge! New info about art stroll events are typically available at 180 Walker St SW in front of Bottle Rocket the night of the Stroll. For the latest Art Stroll Event Info check out the Facebook page.
Castleberry Hill Art Stroll: What To Bring
- Comfortable shoes: You may be doing a bit of standing and/or walking
- Spending change: Many times you may want to grab a bite over there.
- A big smile: You’re going to meet a lot of nice people!
There are a number of associated businesses around the Castleberry Art Stroll, so you don’t have to worry about eating or drinking beforehand. Here are some of the surrounding businesses:
Castleberry Hill businesses
- Atlanta Movie Tours 327 Nelson St
- Besharat Gallery 175 Peters St SW
- Bottle Rocket 180 Walker St SW
- COZE – a private event space 255 Trinity Ave SW, Ste A
- Elliott Street Pub, Deli & Pub @ 51 Elliott St.
- Escape Gallery 180 Walker St.
- Granite Room 211 Peters St.
- Liana Delgado Art Studio/Gallery 161 Mangum St SW, Unit 200
- Nadia’s Studio & Gallery
- No Mas! Hacienda & Cantina 180 Walker St SW
- iwi fresh Garden Day Spa 341 Nelson St SW
- Iridium 77 Clothing Boutique, 329 Nelson St
- Wine Shoe 339 Nelson St.
- Zucot Gallery 100 Centennial Olympic Pk Dr SW
Where Is Castleberry Hill Located in Atlanta?
Castleberry Hill is bordered by Northside Drive, Peters Street, White Hall Avenue and Walker Street. Here is a map to help you find it.
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The busiest airport in the world is also among the nation’s best. That’s something many in Atlanta and the Southeast already know, but it’s now been reaffirmed.
Travel site The Points Guy ranks Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the fourth-best airport in the U.S.
Atlanta’s Hartsfield makes list of best airports in U.S.
All the airports ranked ahead of Hartsfield are out west, including San Diego International Airport, which came in #1.
Here are the 10 best airports in America
Rank Airport 1 San Diego International Airport 2 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 3 Portland International Airport 4 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 5 Sacramento International Airport 6 Sea-Tac International Airport 7 San Francisco International Airport 8 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport 9 Indianapolis International Airport 10 John Wayne Airport Hartsfield is the national hub for Delta Air Lines, which is headquartered in Atlanta.
The airline has more than 5,000 daily departures across the world.
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The City of Atlanta has imposed a daily citywide nighttime ban from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. for electric scooters and E-Bikes. The No Ride Zone is effective Friday, August 9, 2019.
E-scooters like Bird, Lime and Lyft have become controversial after several high-profile accidents resulting in injuries and deaths of late.
Atlanta bans scooters at night
“It is evident that immediate action is necessary to keep Atlanta’s residents and visitors safe,” said Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms. “Sadly, we have seen a pattern in the recent and tragic fatalities involving scooters – they all occurred after sunset.”
She added: “This nighttime ban, while we continue to develop further long-term measures, will ensure the safest street conditions for scooter riders, motorists, cyclists, those in wheelchairs and pedestrians.”
Atlanta officials: Nighttime scooter ban a necessity
The Department of City Planning has reached out to the scooter companies operating in the city and requested that they disable devices during the No Ride Zone.
“The devices go a long way in providing last-mile connectivity and convenience to residents, students, businesses and visitors,” said Department of City Planning Commissioner Tim Keane. “But it is vital that we pause and assess how we move forward in a responsible way, with public safety always being the top priority.”
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The cast for the Coming to America sequel is becoming star-filled as several A-Listers have been added.
Coming 2 America, as the film is called, has added Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones and James Earl Jones to the cast, which will be filming in Atlanta.
Coming 2 America is playing at these select movie theaters in Atlanta.
Shari Headley, who starred the prince’s love interest in the first film, is back this go around as his wife.
Coming 2 America Cast: Who’s In The Movie?
Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall were the catalysts behind the film, which will offer a new plot for Akeem as well as his native land Zamunda.
May be wondering who’s in “Coming 2 America” so far? These are all the stars who have joined on for Coming 2 America:
- Eddie Murphy
- Arsenio Hall
- Garcelle Beauvais
- Shari Headley
- James Earl Jones
- Kiki Layne
- Leslie Jones
- Nomzano Mbatha
- Teyana Taylor
- Michael Blackson
- Jermaine Fowler
- Louie Anderson
- Paul Bates
- Vanessa Bell Calloway
Also, Garcelle Beauvais, Nomzano Mbatha, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Kiki Layne is set to join the movie in a role as Prince Akeem’s daughter, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Snipes will play a new character, Gen. Izzi, a ruler of a sister nation to Zamunda, THR reports.
Jones will reportedly play the mother of Akeem’s son, who will be played by Jermaine Fowler.
And there’s more: Rapper Rick Ross revealed on Nick Cannon’s podcast that the movie is filming at his south Atlanta mansion. The estate was formerly owned by boxer Evander Holyfield.
See ‘The Holyfield Mansion’ in Atlanta
“Coming to America 2” or “Coming 2 America,” as the movie is being called, has been slated for a release date in August 2020.
The plot of the movie is said to center on Akeem coming back to America after learning that he has a long-lost son. That son would be the heir to the throne in Zamunda, the African kingdom.
When Akeem finds his son, he is barely making it in Queens. Early reports are that comedian Dave Chappelle is in talks to join the project as well.
Filming for “Coming 2 America” is set to start in late August. Check out AtlantaFi.com’s casting call page for the latest in auditions and hiring news for the entertainment industry.
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.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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If you want to work it out, there are a number of free fitness classes in Atlanta to get your exercise on.
Dance workouts, cardio and other workouts have been popular in the United States over the past 20 years, but more people are interested in local fitness classes.
Free fitness classes in Atlanta
Here are some free fitness classes in Atlanta. Click the “register” button to sign up. Also make sure you check the dates to find one that matches your schedule.
Free aerobics classes in Atlanta
Come out to Beecher Hills Elementary School for a free aerobics class sponsored by the Atlanta Beltline Partnership.
Free Zumba classes atop Whole Foods in Midtown Atlanta
HIIT is a full-body workout led by Larnell Mays Fitness. The instructor will focus on an interval training sequence with high-intensity exercise.
Free Zumba classes at Piedmont Park
The Atlanta Beltline Partnership offers Zumba with Gloria! A chance to dance and move to the music in the shadows of the Midtown skyline.
Enjoy energetic routines that move you left to right while your hips enjoy the rhythm.
Free Zumba classes at north DeKalb
Held on Tilly Mill Road in Dunwoody, this is a fitness program inspired by various rhythms and dancing styles, including Zumba.
You’ll build cardiovascularfitness while improving muscular strength and endurance. This hour-long class challenges you to push your limits and walk out feeling strong.
Strong by Zumba in Piedmont Park
Strong by Zumba is another Beltline-Piedmont Park initiative that combines body weight, muscle conditioning and cardio workouts.
The plyometric training moves are synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move you make. Every squat, every lunge, every burpee is driven by the music.
FREE Shred415 Pop-Up Workout
At Cogburn Road Park in Alpharetta, Shred415 is holding free classes concentrating on a HIIT workout as well as 30-40 minutes of cardio and strength training.
Shred 415 wwners Ron & Melissa Cole facilitate treadmill drills and strength training in just 60 Minutes.
Switch HIIT at Raw Fitness in Chamblee
MPowered Life & Fitness LLC hosts the Switch HIIT high energy class at Raw Fitness in Chamblee.
The class switches between cardio kickboxing, HIIT , body weight resistance training and rhythmic movements to create a fun workout that burns 500 to 1000 calories. Your first class is always free.
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The Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos will kick off the NFL’s 100th season on Thursday, Aug. 1, with the Hall of Fame Game.
The exhibition matchup takes place in Canton, Ohio, as a run-up to the Pro Football Hall of Fame annual induction ceremony.
Hall of Fame Game: What you need to know
Here’s everything you need to know about Thursday’s Hall of Fame game between the Broncos and Falcons.
Kickoff time: 8 p.m. ET
Date: Thursday, Aug. 1
Location: Canton, Ohio
TV channel: NBC
Don’t expect to see quarter Matt Ryan zipping passes to star wide receiver Julio Jones. The Falcons are expected to play their second- and third-string players for most of the game.
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Singer and actor Brandy will be honored in Atlanta on Thursday, Aug. 29 with the BMI President’s Award at its 2019 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards.
The private event will be held at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center in Atlanta and hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and BMI Vice President Creative (Atlanta), Catherine Brewton.
Brandy to be honored at BMI Awards in Atlanta
“As a singer/songwriter, actress and humanitarian, Brandy is a triple threat in every sense of the word,” said Brewton. “Her timeless hits about love and heartbreak were anthems to many coming of age during the 90s and secured her place in R&B history.”
Brewton added, “We are so excited to honor Brandy with the BMI President’s Award and look forward to celebrating a night of great music.”
The BMI President’s Award is presented to an individual songwriter, composer or producer who has made exemplary contributions to the art of music and songwriting and profoundly influenced the entertainment industry.
As the 2019 honoree, Brandy joins previous recipients Curtis Mayfield, Ludacris, Toni Braxton and Will.i.am in sharing this distinction.
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“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” Season 8 has come to a close with more answers than questions. If you want to see the full video, here it is.
The fight for stardom continued all Season 8 as these Atlanta reality TV stars take shared their trials and tribulations but also their joys and victories.
Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Reunion Season 8 full video
The cast includes Mimi Faust, the longtime girlfriend of Grammy-winning producer Stevie J; Trinidadian R&B singer Karlie Redd; singer-songwriter K. Michelle; and Atlanta rapper Rasheeda.
Watch Part 1 of the Love & Hip Hip Atlanta Reunion show
The reunion also featured Scrapp’s apologizing to Moniece for his past deeds. Moniece, a star of “Love & Hip Hop: LA,” briefly had a fling with Scrappy of LHHATL.
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R&B singer Chris Brown is returning to Atlanta this fall for his “Indigoat” Tour, which comes to State Farm Arena on 8 p.m. Oct. 2.
LiveNation begins selling tickets for the concert on Aug. 2 at noon. Presales started July 31 through Aug 1. at Citi Entertainment.
Get tickets to Chris Brown’s Atlanta concert
Brown is touring in support of his ninth album, “Indigo,” which features H.E.R., Nicki Minaj and more.
Get tickets here
Brown also just starred in a new video with Drake. Check out the “No Guidance” video:
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In the reunion episode of “Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta,” Karlie and Pooh go at it after the results of a lie detector test were read aloud.
Nina Parker reads the results of Karlie’s lie detector test, where she was asked about her alleged threesome with Pooh and her husband Hiriam.
Karlie and Pooh get into a confrontation
Watch the video
Atlanta reality TV shows showcase the best and worst of the city, but they have a following unlike anything we’ve seen in modern times.
TV executive Mona Scott has created an urban juggernaut that is single-handedly keeping VH1 afloat.
On Bravo, the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” franchise continues to be a perennial winner among millennials. The bottom line is that people want to see Atlanta on TV.
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