• New TV show in Atlanta looking for participants

    New TV Show In Atlanta Looking For Participants

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    If you’re fun and entertaining, a new TV show in Atlanta could be looking for you.

    This TV project needs people who live in and around Atlanta.

    Here is the Atlanta casting call details:

    Are you fun/entertaining?
    Are you outgoing?
    Would you enjoy being on a TV show?
    Are you coachable and take critique and direction well?
    Are you easy to work with…on time and dependable?
    If you answered, “yes” to all of these questions – we could be looking for you?
    NON-UNION TV project is looking for adults of all races, shapes, sizes, genders, etc. We need only people in Atlanta.
    This is a paid gig.
    Please send us 3 recent photos – and tell us a little about yourself.
    Name:
    Email:
    Phone number:
    Any other contact information
    Send ASAP to: brittaney@picourt.tv

    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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  • 4th Annual Jazz Matters At The Wren’s Nest In Atlanta

    4th Annual Jazz Matters At The Wren’s Nest In Atlanta

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    Relax, relate, release at the 4th Annual Jazz Matters At The Wren’s Nest summer concert series in Atlanta’s Historic West.

    This Jazz Matters event, one in a summer series at the Wren’s Nest, is scheduled for July 19 from 8 to 11 p.m.

    Jazz Matters is happening at the Wren’s Nest in Atlanta

    Enjoy musical performances, by regional, national and international artists, highlighting the diversity and cultural roots of jazz music, and musical genres influenced by it.

    Artists scheduled to perform include Emba Cofield, Joe Jennings & Life Force, Leonard Julien, III and Madoca.

    Get tickets here

    Ticket Prices:

    Advance Lawn Seating $25 / Gate $30

    Advance Table Seating $300 / Gate $350

    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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  • Watch 'Destiny's Child: Live In Atlanta'

    Watch ‘Destiny’s Child: Live In Atlanta’

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    The year was 2006. The hottest girl group in the land, Destiny’s Child, was on a tour of world domination. Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams came to Atlanta and blew up the stage.

    The result is “Destiny’s Child: Live From Atlanta.” Here is the full concert, all one hour and a half.

     ‘Destiny’s Child: Live In Atlanta’ (FULL VIDEO)

    Check out all the hits from Destiny’s Child, including “Survivor,” “Say My Name,” “Lose My Breath” and more.

    Along side their group performances, Beyoncé Kelly and Michelle also performed solo hits.

    Watch Destiny’s Child: Live From Atlanta

    Below: Destiny’s Child performs ‘Girl’ in Atlanta

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    The concert took place at Philips Arena and was known as the last tour of Destiny’s Child.

    The concert was later put on  DVD and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Music DVD charts, breaking records, including selling 500,000 copies at first week.

    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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  • New Film 'Summer Night' Opens In Atlanta

    New Film ‘Summer Night’ Opens In Atlanta

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    The new movie “Summer Night” will open in Atlanta on July 12, 2019. The film is from Joseph Cross and features an impressive cast of some of Hollywood’s fastest rising stars including Ellar Coltrane, Ian Nelson and Ella Hunt.

    ‘Summer Night’ opens in Atlanta on July 12

    Cast member Callan McAuliffe (The Walking Dead) is available in Atlanta for press opportunities.

    Here’s what the movie is about:

    It’s the last days of summer. Best friends Seth (Nelson) and Jameson  (Coltrane) are getting ready to perform—and party—at local rock venue The Alamo. But before the night begins, both young men come face- to-face with serious reality checks: Seth receives life-changing news from his girlfriend Mel (Tipton), and Jameson has to choose between his on-again-off-again girlfriend Corin (Kampouris) and a new girl he’s just met, the outspoken Harmony (Justice).

    Here’s a trailer for ‘Summer Night;”

    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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  • Lil Scrappy and Bambi Interview

    Lil Scrappy and Bambi Dish On Love & Hip Hop

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    Lil Scrappy and Bambi from “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” appeared on “Sister Circle” recently to dish on their relationship and the show.

    Scrappy says he has a new single called “Out The Faucet,” as well as a new label called The Committee NT.

    Scrappy says that although “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” is the #1 rated reality TV show in America, he attributes his success to his music, not TV.

    Lil Scrappy & Bambi talk about their relationship

    “When I look at that [the reality TV show], I don’t even combine the two. It’s like a love life and other life,” he says.

    Bambi’s own hair extension line that is going well.

    “Right now, my business has been existence for over six years now, but initially it was because people would ask me ‘Where do you get your hair from’ and I was referring people to a lot of places,” she says.

    And so I did a lot of research and said, ‘Let me just get a product that people are going to love,” she says.

    Watch their interview on Sister Circle

    Atlanta has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.

    Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our  news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

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  • things to do in Atlanta today - things to do in Atlanta on Saturday

    Things To Do In Atlanta Today: Saturday, June 29

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    Atlanta is the largest city in Georgia, so it just stands to reason that there’s more things to do here than in any city for miles around. But you don’t have to wait for the weekend, here are the things to do in Atlanta today.

    Things to do in Atlanta today: June 29, 2019

    Check out these list of events featuring things to do in Atlanta today:

    Free show: Jazz, Pop Hits With Time Warp Orchestra

    things to do in Atlanta today - things to do in Atlanta on Saturday Jam out on Saturday, June 29 with Time Warp Orchestra, who are performing at Venkman’s in Midtown Atlanta. Get tickets, info.

    Watch party at ASW Distillery

    things to do today in Atlanta Down for some Cheese Tasting, Tomahawks & UTD / Braves games? The watch party is at AWS Distillery starting at 4 p.m. Saturday. Get deets.

    Things to do in Atlanta on Saturday, June 29, 2019

    • Atlanta United FC vs. Montreal Impact
      6:00 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    • COME FROM AWAY at the Fox Theatre
      Tuesday – Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m., 8 p.m / The Fox Theatre
    • Yoga in the Park
      9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. / Woodruff Park
    • CAT EYE CREATIVE GALLERY + THE ART CLUB Present the “Summer Group Exhibition”
      6pm-10pm

    Saturday Atlanta events: Come From Away

    things to do in Atlanta today The musical “Come Away Home” is playing at the Fox Theatre. Get tickets, info.

    Atlanta events on Saturday: Cooler Fest

    things to do in Atlanta today There’s a party going on at Alibi tonight in Atlanta. Like to party? See our best clubs in Atlanta. 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.

    Going on Saturday night

    things to do in Atlanta today

    Check out what Atlanta has to offer

    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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  • Underground Atlanta Transformation: Hotel, housing, nightclub coming

    Underground Atlanta Transformation: Hotel, Housing, Nightclub Coming

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    The ongoing Underground Atlanta redevelopment just got a boost with the announcement of a new hotel to anchor the development.

    Real estate investment company WRS shared its vision for Underground, which includes the area being a central hub for retail, commercial as well as hotel space.

    Underground Atlanta getting hotel, housing, nightclub

    The remaking of Underground Atlanta will focus on a four-block area of downtown. A hotel, workforce housing and a nightclub are in the works.

    Here are the details on the plans for Underground Atlanta redevelopment:

    Block One: Yotel hotel being built

    On Block One, Yotel, an international hotel, will make its metro area debut. The space will include YotelPAD on the nearly 2-acre site.

    In addition to hotels abroad, Yotel has four city-center hotels stateside in New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington D.C..

    Block Two: Residential tower

    Filling a much-needed housing need in downtown Atlanta, Block Two will consist of a residential tower. Development plans are in the permitting phase with an estimated start date end of 2020.

    Block Three: Workforce housing 

    On Block Three, around 130 housing units geared toward the workforce will be built by Prestwick Companies.

    The workforce housing was originally planned for Block Two, but has been moved to the 3+ acre site at the southwest corner of Central and Alabama.

    The housing will feature a mix of street-level retail focused on the needs of the neighborhood and Georgia State’s growing student body.

    The development, known as The Avery, will hold around 130 units of housing with one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom options.

    Around 104 units will be set aside as affordable for families earning 60% of the area median income or below. Around 26 units will go for the market rate.

    Block Four: Future nightclub & restaurant

    On Block Four, an LGBTQ+-friendly cabaret, restaurant and dance club called Future will find its home.

    Located on the southwest corner of Pryor and Alabama, Future will be a 14,000-square-foot night club and restaurant geared toward LGBTQ+ patrons.

    Owners Keith Young and Hoosh Mishu have signed a 10-year lease and have brought on Atlanta-based professional drag queen, Phoenix, who competed on “RuPaul’s Drag Race, to lead the cabaret show.

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  • Things To Do In Atlanta This Weekend: June 28-30- Atlanta Super Bowl Events: Parties, Concerts, Shows - Things To Do In Atlanta Super Bowl Weekend

    Things To Do In Atlanta This Weekend: June 28-30

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    Whether you’re visiting or live here, Atlanta has a jam-packed week of events on deck. There are so many things to do in Atlanta this weekend that it’s going to be difficult to decide one (or two) or three.

    From festivals to conventions, to concerts, parties, soirees and other Atlanta events, the city has it all this weekend. Looking for something fun to jump into? Here are some of our best bets.

    Things to do in Atlanta this week

    Things to do in Atlanta this weekend include parties, conventions, comedians concerts, spring festivals and much, much more.

    Best Bets this weekend: Common

    Common Jams With Atlanta Symphony Orchestra In Buckhead

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    Things to do Tuesday, June 25, 2019

    • COME FROM AWAY at the Fox Theatre
      Tuesday – Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m., 8 p.m / The Fox Theatre
    • Jim Auchmutey – “Smokelore: A Short History of Barbecue in America”
      7:00 p.m. / Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
    • Employer Breakfast – Hosted by Georgia State University Career Services
      8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. / Georgia State University College of Arts and Sciences
    • Library on the Lawn
      10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park

    Things to do in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 26, 2019

    • Adult Recess
      11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / The Home Depot Backyard
    • COME FROM AWAY at the Fox Theatre
      Tuesday – Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m., 8 p.m / The Fox Theatre
    • Library on the Lawn
      10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park

    things to do in Atlanta this weekend

    Things to do in Atlanta on Thursday, June 27, 2019

    • Adult Recess
      11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / The Home Depot Backyard
    • COME FROM AWAY at the Fox Theatre
      Tuesday – Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m., 8 p.m / The Fox Theatre
    • Library on the Lawn
      10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park

    Ladies of the 90s with Kari Epps

    things to do in Atlanta this weekend

    Come on out to Venkman’s on Friday night to experience Ladies of the 90s with Kari Epps. Reserve your table.

    Things to do in Atlanta on Friday, June 28, 2019

    • COME FROM AWAY at the Fox Theatre
      Tuesday – Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m., 8 p.m / The Fox Theatre
    • Food Truck Fridays
      11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
    • The Salty Bees: A Raunchy Feminist Comedy Extravaganza
      8pm-9pm / The Village Theatre

    Things to do in Atlanta today: Saturday, June 29

    Things to do in Atlanta this weekend

    The Bronzelens Film Festival is hosting a movie screening on Saturday, June 29 in Atlanta. See merata.bronzelens.com for tickets.

    Things to do in Atlanta on Saturday, June 29, 2019

    • Atlanta United FC vs. Montreal Impact
      6:00 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    • COME FROM AWAY at the Fox Theatre
      Tuesday – Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m., 8 p.m / The Fox Theatre
    • Yoga in the Park
      9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. / Woodruff Park
    • CAT EYE CREATIVE GALLERY + THE ART CLUB Present the “Summer Group Exhibition”
      6pm-10pm

    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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  • LHHATL: Mimi And Pooh Chop It Up, Joc Takes Interviews

    LHHATL: Mimi And Pooh Chop It Up, Joc Takes Interviews

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    In the latest “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta,” Mimi Faust and Pooh get together to talk about the many problems they’re having in their relationships.

    While Mimi and Pooh are having a conversation, other cast members, such as Yung Joc, Scrappy and Karlie are dumping on them.

    Joc looks to hire a salon manager in Atlanta

    Meanwhile, Joc begins interviewing managers for his salon in Atlanta.

    “You can’t just a book by its cover. But that girl that just left out of there? Her book go with her cover,” Shikanah says.

    Watch the latest episode of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta

     

    Over the past 10 years, Atlanta has become the reality TV capital, largely thanks to media mogul Mona Scott Young.

    With the success of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” and “Family Hustle,” Atlanta  has become must-watch television.

     

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  • Taste Of Atlanta: Date, Time, Info

    Taste Of Atlanta 2019: Date, Time, Info

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    The Taste of Atlanta is set to take place Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20, 2019 in Midtown Atlanta. The event will be held at Historic Fourth Ward Park.

    The award-winning food event will feature the best of Atlanta’s craft beer, wine and spirits.

    Taste of Atlanta 2019: Everything you need to know

    The Taste of Atlanta will showcase the local restaurant scene, featuring more than 100 restaurants as well as on-stage cooking demos, cooking classes and new this year, Food Districts, a more expansive VIP Experience and a Saturday night concert. Here’s what’s in store:

    Opening Night Party (October 18)

    Friday kicks off with the Opening Night Party hosted by Chef Nick Leahy of Aix and Tin Tin, the evening will bring together a roster of well-regarded local chefs who focus on sourcing ingredients locally and cooking seasonally. From 7:30-11pm, participating restaurants, including Kimball House, Tiny Lous, Bellina Alimentari, KR Steakbar, Double Zero and dozens more, will serve tastings alongside wine, beer and cocktails. Plus, the celebration will feature live music from Moontower and a portion of the evening’s proceeds will support Georgia Grown’s restaurant partnership program.

    Main Tasting Events (October 19 & 20)

    Bringing together chefs from neighborhoods across Atlanta and representing dozens of cuisines, Taste of Atlanta will serve as a destination to try bites from over 100 restaurants all in one place. Plus, this year’s festival will feature Food Districts, including Tailgating, Buford Highway, The Battery, Sunday Brunch and more.

    Cooking Classes & Demos: Sponsored by PeachDish

    The Cook’s Warehouse and Sprouts, Kitchen Workshop offers free, hands-on cooking classes for home cooks led by Atlanta chefs. Festival attendees will learn to cook a variety of cuisines, from Southern to Italian to vegan. Attendees will also get an inside view into the Atlanta culinary world at Chef’s Table and Home Plate Stages, where chefs will demonstrate how to prepare mouthwatering dishes and provide tastings of their creations.

    Saturday Night Concert (October 19)

    For the first time, Taste of Atlanta will continue into the evening on Saturday of festival weekend with a concert from 7-11pm. While the band remains a surprise until later this summer, attendees can expect sing-along, light rock hits from a favorite local band. Guests will be able to bring their own chairs and blankets to enjoy tunes on the lawn, and local food trucks will be selling bites for purchase alongside drinks.

    Prior to the event, ticket holders will receive wristbands equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, making Taste of Atlanta a cashless festival. The wristbands are pre-loaded with Taste Points which can be used for drink and merchandise purchases as well as food tastings ranging from one to three points each. General admission ticket holders will receive 10 Taste Points, and additional points can be purchased for $1 each online or at Taste Point Banks located throughout the festival. Wristbands track tastes sampled and provide attendees with a post-event tasting list, serving as a customized roundup of restaurant recommendations for future dining out. VIP Experience provides access to an all-inclusive festival area with tastings from around a dozen select restaurants and pours from craft beer, wine and cocktail makers. VIP ticket holders can access the General Admission area of the festival and will also receive a post-event tasting list from restaurants enjoyed in all areas of the festival.

    Tickets will go on sale in mid-July for Friday’s Opening Night Party and Saturday and Sunday’s main tasting events. Later this summer, tickets will be available for the concert on Saturday evening. Ticket prices begin at $25, and guests are encouraged to buy early.

    This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
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