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Are you a jazz lover? Then you’ll love the sound of sweet music coming from Atlanta’s parks throughout the month of May.
The “31 Days of Jazz: Neighborhood Jazz Series” is taking place all month in Atlanta and features a number of sensational acts.
31 Days of Jazz: Neighborhood Jazz Series: What you need to know
Atlanta is a concert city. You can catch live performances across the city on almost any given night. Aside from that, Atlanta is a national tour stop for nearly every major music artists and performer, rather they do comedy or other entertainment.
Check out the whole schedule of 31 Days of Jazz in Atlanta
- May 6 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – MARTA Monday at Five Points Station Featuring the Jacob Deaton Trio – free
- May 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – $20 – Jazz in the Sky at Colony Square
- Live from Woodruff Park
- May 8 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Suite Jazz Series – Free
- May 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm $40
- May 11 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Neighborhood Jazz Series
- May 11 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Jazz @ Chattahoochee Hills with Laura Trey Duo – $25
- May 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Jazz Under the Stars – Free
- May 12 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Neighborhood Jazz Series
- 31 Days of Jazz: Neighborhood Jazz Series In Grant Park is set for Sunday, May 12, 2019 at 4 PM – 8 PM.
- May 13 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – MARTA Monday at College Park Station Featuring The Groove Centric
- May 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Jazz in the Airport Atrium – Free
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May 14 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Jazz in the Airport Atrium
- May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Jazz in the Sky at Colony Square – $20
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May 14 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Joe Gransden Jazz Jam at Venkman’s
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- May 15 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Jazz in the Plaza @ Peachtree Center
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The husband and wife owned eatery HobNob Neighborhood Tavern is opening another location in metro Atlanta. The newest spot will be in Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta.
The new HobNob eatery is set to open its doors in fall 2019.
HobNob has three other locations in the city, one in Brookhaven, Dunwoody and the other off Piedmont 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.”
What’s on the menu at HobNob Neighborhood Tavern?
HobNob Neighborhood Tavern has some delicious eats on its menu. Winners include Roasted Cauliflower, Tavern Salmon, Pork and Veal Meatloaf. Here’s what some of the food looks like, courtesy of HobNob’s Instagram.
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.
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Jennifer Lopez is performing in Atlanta on Monday, July 22, 2019 at State Farm Arena. The concert is part of Lopez’s “It’s My Party: The Live Celebration” Tour produced by Live Nation.
The acclaimed entertainer is bringing fans in 24 cities an all-new show featuring many of her hits across a storied two-decade career.
Jennifer Lopez Atlanta concert: Get tickets
The Tour will kick off June 7 in Phoenix, AZ and make stops in Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, New York and more, before wrapping July 26th in Miami, FL.
Fans can anticipate all of Lopez’s hit songs, distinctive choreography and dancers, incredible production and set design, dazzling wardrobe, and a non-stop party.
The tour will also feature the “World of Dance Experience,” in which audiences will be treated to surprise dance guest performances by stars from Jennifer’s hit NBC dance show “World of Dance.”
BTW, here’s what a J-Lo concert looks like:
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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Babies and toddlers are sought for a new project (working title “Coupon”) filming in metro Atlanta.
Specifically the casting director needs caucasian babies, identical twins or singles.
Check out the full casting call below:
Atlanta casting call for ‘Coupon’ movie
BABIES and TODDLERS NEEDED- IDENTICAL TWINS or SINGLES (to pair up)
…to be the baby & toddler versions of a lead character in a flashback!
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We need CAUCASIAN, IDENTICAL TWINS or SINGLEs (that we will pair to match each other if not enough Identical twins submit) to be featured as the younger versions of a lead character at 2 different ages!!
*** 2 DIFFERENT AGES***
– Ages 2 WEEKS to 2 MONTHS, that LOOK NEWBORN!!
AND
– Age 2 YEARS OLD- Or can be a little older, if small for age
– CAUCASIAN
– BOYS
(or the newborns could be girls if they could pass as a boy)
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WORKS next MONDAY MAY 6th
Filming in Atlanta (at Tyler Perry Studios- McPherson)
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE…….
PAY RATES:
NEWBORNS$350 per baby
TODDLERS $250 per toddler
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PLEASE INCLUDE:
CURRENT, CLEAR, PHOTOS !!!
Please send good CURRENT face photos: 1 from the chest up, and 1 full length photo from the knees up.
We MUST be able to see current hair length and face!!
Please also NO HATS ON BABIES, please!
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EMAIL: projects1@TSCasting.com
SUBJECT LINE: WRITE “CHAOS BABY”
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ALONG with PHOTOS,
Please include in the body of the email:
NAME(s) of each baby
Gender of Baby/Babies
NAME of PARENT
PHONE NUMBER(s)
City and State (that you will be coming from)
AGE and Date of Birth
HEIGHT (length)
WEIGHT
SIZE (that they are currently wearing)
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Must be willing to work in ATLANTA, GA as a local hire
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.Here are the movies filming in Atlanta right now
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Almost a year after shutting its doors, the newly renovated and relocated Colony Square Chick-fil-A reopened on Thursday, May 2, 2019 in Midtown Atlanta.
The restaurant above The Grove boasts Chick-Fil-A’s newest designs, featuring digital menu boards, a patio area and premium finishes throughout.
Colony Square Chick-Fil-A reopens in Midtown
Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner Reggie Taylor also saw to it that the space has a large gathering
table made from reclaimed wood, and industrial Edison bulb light fixtures.The rebuilt Chick-Fil-A overlooks a new 10,000-square-foot urban park along the 14 th Street corridor in downtown Atlanta.
What are the hours of the Colony Square Chick-Fil-A?
The Colony Square Chick-Fil-A is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Closed Sundays.
Where is the Colony Square Chick-Fil-A located?
The Colony Square Chick-Fil-A is located at 1175 Peachtree Street Suite 110 Atlanta. Here is a map to help you find it.
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Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” starring Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson is casting in Atlanta in anticipation of filming in May 2019 for reshoots. The pay is above average — $150 a day for eight hours.
The film is based on Disneyland’s theme park ride, where a small riverboat takes a group of travelers through a jungle filled with dangerous animals and reptiles. In addition to the Rock the cast features Emily Blunt and Jack Whitehall.
Disney’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ movie is looking for actors in Atlanta
Post 1 of 2 for “ELIXIR” (working title) RESHOOTS- handsome young men $$
– Handsome/model men, ages 20 – 25
– Working TUES 5/14 (with a fitting the week before)
– Filming in Atlanta
Please READ CAREFULLY
We are CASTING for 2 young Handsome/model men for a featured still photo as Englishmen in World War 1 era fashion/style.
– MEN
– Age 20 to 25
– Caucasian
– Clean cut handsome, model type young men
IMPORTANT NOTES
– Working TUES 5/14
Fitting and filming in ATLANTA, GA
Pay rates:
$150 for 8 hrs with OT after that
Fitting pay is $37.50 (1/2 check)
PLEASE SUBMIT TO: projects1@tscasting.com
and put “MODEL MEN” in the subject line
PLEASE INCLUDE
CURRENT, CLEAR, PHOTOS !!!
Please send good CURRENT face photos: 1 from the chest up, and 1 full length photo from the knees up. Please send photos in neutral attire.If you have professional headshots, you must send the above photos as well. Please send non-smiling photos (but with a handsome expression)
Then please List the following:
First and Last NAME
PHONE NUMBER (s) – MUST INCLUDE
CITY & STATE (where you will be coming from!) -MUST INCLUDE
Email address
AGE
Height
Weight
SIZES: You MUST include this info!!!
SIZES: JACKET, COLLAR, SLEEVE, WAIST, INSEAM, SHOE
LIST any TATTOOS you have.
You MUST be LOCAL to the GREATER ATLANTA, GEORGIA AREA (or willing to work as a local hire)
Mercenaries Casting Call
Post 2 of 2 for “ELIXIR” (working title) RESHOOTS- higher pay $$
– Featured GERMAN SOLDIERS/MERCENARIES
– Working MULTIPLE DATES- SEE BELOW
– Filming in Atlanta
Please READ CAREFULLY
We are CASTING for MEN
to be FEATURED GERMAN SOLDIERS/MERCENARIES
with our LEAD BAD GUY!!!– MEN
– Age 25 to 35
– Caucasian, GERMAN or GERMAN LOOKING
– Hair needs to be short and/or will be cut to be a neat shorter hair cut (not a buzz cut, but neat, clean cut)
– Facial hair can be a mustache or goatee, but you must be open to shaving if they ask you to.
IMPORTANT NOTES
– Working Thurs 5/16, Wed 5/22, Thurs 5/30, FRI 5/31
– there will be a fitting ahead of time if chosenFitting and filming in ATLANTA, GA
Pay rates:
$150 for 8 hrs with OT after that
Fitting pay is $37.50 (1/2 check)
Each film day is approx 12 hrs or more.
PLEASE SUBMIT TO: projects1@tscasting.com
and put “GERMAN SOLDIER” in the subject line
PLEASE INCLUDE
CURRENT, CLEAR, PHOTOS !!!
Please send good CURRENT face photos: 1 from the chest up, and 1 full length photo from the knees up. Please send photos in neutral attireNOTE: YOU MUST SEND A NON-SMILING PHOTO so we can see your face in a serious expression.
If you have professional headshots, you must send the above photos as well.
Then please List the following:
First and Last NAME
PHONE NUMBER (s) – MUST INCLUDE
CITY & STATE (where you will be coming from!) -MUST INCLUDE
Email address
ETHNICITY (list if you have German heritage as well)
AGE
Height
Weight
SIZES: You MUST include this info!!!
SIZES: JACKET, COLLAR, SLEEVE, WAIST, INSEAM, SHOE
LIST any TATTOOS you have.-AND-
**INCLUDE any acting and/or set experience
You MUST be LOCAL to the GREATER ATLANTA, GEORGIA AREA (or willing to work as a local hire)
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.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Come listen to soulful music in one of Atlanta’s best venues as “An Evening Under The Stars Feat. Anthony Hamilton And Friends” comes to Wolf Creek Amphitheater.The concert is Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 7 PM In Atlanta. Here’s what you need to know about the performance.Wolf Creek Amphitheater is located at 3025 Merk Rd SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30349.How much are tickets?
The cost of admission is from $64 – $134. Get tickets here.Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
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Glenwood Park Music in the Park is set for Saturday May 18, 2019 at 6:30 pm. This event is FREE! Spend the evening listing to music by Michael Mango and mingling in Brewer Park.
Spend the evening listing to music by Michael Mango and mingling with your community in Brewer Park, located inside Glenwood Park.
Glenwood Park Music in the Park: What you need to know
Michael Magno is a Florida native who transplanted to Atlanta in the late 90’s. He had already established himself as a professional touring musician before landing onto the Atlanta music scene.
With an undeniable voice, Magno brought his style of soulful pop songwriting and an extensive coverlist that garnished him immediate work in the Atlanta markets.
He quickly became an asset in the Atlanta music circles, recording with a variety of local musicians and lending his talents to live shows as a utility sideman on keyboards, guitars and backing vocals. At present, Magno splits time between his original project, self-titled MAGNO, as keyboardist for Brian Collins Band, and his wedding/corp group the ATL Groomsmen.
Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
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The Wild Beer & Cheese Festival takes place on Sat May 11 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Wrecking Bar brewpub and Marianna events space in Atlanta.
The fifth annual Wild Beer & Cheese Festival will feature brews paired with nearly two dozen mostly local cheeses.
Wild Beer & Cheese Festival: What you need to know
There are limited tickets available and the cost of admission to the public is $65.
Featured brews: Sour and wild ales brewed in Georgia as well as top barrel-aged sour beers made in America & Europe.
This very limited ticket (only 300 will be sold) includes a commemorative tasting glass and all the sour and wild ales you can safely consume.
Where is the Wild Beer & Cheese Festival located?
The Wild Beer & Cheese Festival is located at 292 Moreland Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307. Here is a map to help you find the festival.
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India Irie is bringing her Worthy Tour to Atlanta on Friday, May 3, 2019. Unfortunately (for us), the concert is sold out and there are no more tickets.
Irie will perform with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Midtown. Irie got her start at Atlanta’s Apache Cafe in the 1990s.
After Atlanta, Irie travels to Charleston, South Carolina for a concert on Monday, May 9.
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