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Leigh Bardugo is hitting the road in support of her next adventure in the Grishaverse, “King of Scars,” and Little Shop of Stories in Decatur is the spot to be.
The event is slated for Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at 4 p.m. at the DeKalb County Public Library Decatur Branch 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030.
Leigh Bardugo ‘King of Scars’ Tour Hits Atlanta
Exciting news: we’re partnering with Macmillan to host a Grishaverse fan meet-up an hour before Leigh arrives! The fan meet-up will include trivia/games, a themed King of Scars photo backdrop (so come in costume!), exclusive fan-meet-up-only moments, and more!
Once Leigh arrives, she’ll host a 30 minute Q&A followed by a book signing where you’re able to get King of Scars personalized and two additional Leigh Bardugo titles signed. You’ll also be able to grab a quick photo with her, so have your cameras ready to go!
FAN MEET-UP: 4:00 on 2/2 at Decatur Library
Q&A and SIGNING: 5:00 on 2/2 at Decatur Library
TICKETS: A ticket is required in order to enter the signing line for this event. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. The ticket is the cost of one copy of KING OF SCARS (to be picked up at the event), and it will earn you entrance into the fan meet-up, Q&A, and signing line.
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I Write, I Speak gives speakers, authors, and writers the opportunity to tell others about their story.
This platform gives each speakers from all over the U.S. to come together, share opportunities, build relationships and become empowered to be a “paid speaker”. Each session will be packed with powerful tools on the power to become a paid speaker, engaging your audience and pursuing your purpose.
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your gifts of writing and speaking to world. Raffles, V.I.P bags, giveaways and more exciting moments will take place at the kick off of the “I Write, I Speak” Tour.
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.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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Atlanta filmmaker Tyler Perry announced that he will put on an all-star tribute concert honoring the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Perry will host the Aretha Franklin tribute in California.
The show will tape at the Shrine Auditorium in L.A. on Jan. 13, 2019, according to the Grammys, which will coordinate the event along with music mogul Clive Davis and CBS.
“For more than six decades, her extraordinary artistic achievements coupled with her passionate dedication to her philanthropic work — which ranged from children’s and artists’ issues to civil rights activism — served as a testament to her power, majesty, and genius,” Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow said in a statement. “These gifts positioned her as a true cultural icon, and the Recording Academy is honored to celebrate her inspirational legacy.”
Aretha Franklin tribute concert performers
Franklin passed away this pass summer after a longtime illness. Her nationally televised funeral was held at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on Aug. 28-29. A public concert followed on Aug 30.
Presale Tickets for the tribute concert have gone on sale.
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It’s a Will & Grace trivia night! We’re calling every Will, Grace, Jack, Karen, Beverly Leslie and Rosario (RIP) out there to come and show off your W&G knowledge. Because our trivia nights have become a big night at Guac y Margys, we will be selling tickets for all trivia nights moving forward to ensure everyone who comes gets a seat!
It’s happening on Wednesday, January 16 at 7 p.m. at Guac y Margys, 661 Auburn Avenue Northeast Suite 120 Atlanta, GA 30312.
A ticket reserves your seat and gets you 2 tacos and 1 Casamigos Margarita! We are selling a limited number of early bird tickets so grab one (or 6) while they’re still available.
The questions will be based on the original series AND the new series. And as with all of our trivia nights, the top 3 teams win prizes, including bar tabs and GyM swag.
As always, we’ll have some great themed drink specials for your team to enjoy so bring your inner Karen Walker. You say potato, I say vodka.
Signups begin at 6:30, trivia starts right at 7:00 and will be done by 9:00. Our trivia night tickets typically sell out a few days after we post the event so don’t delay.
Tag your friends, spread the word, start thinking of those team names. Will & Grace Trivia Night will be here before you know it!
Teams of 1-6 welcome, 21+ only. No need to bring print out your ticket. Just make sure whoever bought the ticket is there with his or her ID.
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I’ve started and stopped my show so many times but one thing has always been consistent: my desire to support and empower women of color to live out their truth and my desire to share their stories. Man, I love a good story.
The World Is Ours is a talk show where I talk to millennial entrepreneurs, leaders and creatives about the spiritual and cultural concepts, beliefs and habits that inspire their creativity and inform the work they do in their business and life. We’re talking about personal growth, current events, entrepreneurship and more.
All in all, we’re talking about REAL STUFF. There’s enough of the super fluffy stuff. I want to talk about the real challenges, the real hero’s journey, the real REAL.
And during this screening, you’ll get to see a preview. You’ll get to tell me what you think and you’ll get to hear a road map of what’s to come.
Screening starts promptly at 6:45p on Thursday, January 17, 2019
*hors d’oeuvres will be served.
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In honor of Ghana Independence Celebration Weekend, Atlantans are invited to this special party on Saturday, March 16, 2019.
Kente Wave is a special party showcasing Ghanaian culture. A showcase of the artistry of Ghanaian Designers, Bloggers and Fashion enthusiasts. Come dressed with a hint of Kente or African Print.
21+ Valid ID Required | Dress Code: Traditional Attire; Classy; Fashionable
DressCode : Fashionable
Contact 202-696-6573 For Partnership and Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact 202-321-5324 For Table Reservations.
Kente characterized by weft designs woven into every available block of plain weave is called adweneasa. The Akan people choose kente cloths as much for their names as their colors and patterns. Although the cloths are identified primarily by the patterns found in the lengthwise (warp) threads, there is often little correlation between appearance and name. Names are derived from several sources, including proverbs, historical events, important chiefs, queen mothers, and plants.The cloth symbolizes high in value.
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DeKalb County is usherin in the carnival spirit for 2019. On Sunday, January 6, 2019, come on out to Bliss Lounge for the Atlanta / DeKalb Carnival Launch Day Fete.
The event, hosted by ACBC Carnival Bands, will be held at 5471 Memorial Dr, Stone Mountain. The official media launch begins at 5 p.m.
The afterparty is from 7 – 10 PM with the sounds of DJ Best.
EVERYONE FREE W/ RSVP
www.Acbcmedia.Eventbrite.comFOR MORE INFO
www.AtlantaCarnivalBc.NetCELEBRATING 31 YEARS OF CARNIVAL IN ATLANTA
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The Ujamaafest exists to empower the African American community by providing programming centering around cooperative economics & financial literacy which is a principle of Kwanzaa .
Along with a rich cultural celebration which includes performances, STEM activities, the Kuumba Small Biz Marketplace & the Economic Heritage Small Business Pitch, The 8th annual Ujamaafest Cooperative Economics Expo has positioned itself as one of the largest celebrations of Kwanzaa & financial literacy in the southeast.
We invite your family to join us as we celebrate copperative economics & financial literacy.
We encourage you to learn more about our economic development opportunities, as well as, interactive financial literacy programming atwww.ujamaafest.com
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This Sunday the Brave Day Party is going down at Pure Lounge & Hookah Bar at 1594 Woodcliff Dr. NW Atlanta.
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.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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DOORS OPEN AT 3PM
OUTDOOR COVERED PATIO
FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING
HAPPY HOUR (3PM – 7PM) HOOKAH, FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS.
$150 BOTTLES
$20 HOOKAH
GOOD FOOD, DOPE MUSIC, EXCELLENT SUNDAY VIBES
OPEN TILL 1AM
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Have you ever been a stand-in in a movie, TV show or other production? Casting directors are looking for you to film some scenes on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 in Decatur.
Here is the casting call:
Seeking an African American Male, ages 20s-50s, 6′ to 6’2, 220-250lbs, with stand in experience.
DATE: Monday, December 17th
RATE: $150/12
LOCATION: Decatur, GAHOW TO SUBMIT:
To apply, please send your name, age, height, weight, phone number, stand in experience & 3 photos to submissions@catrettcasting.comSubject: 6’1 AA MALE
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.