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Poet and American matriarch Maya Angelou wielded the written and spoken word like no other. Now those inspiring sentiments will be sprinkled on your favorite things. Caged Bird Legacy LLC, African American Expressions is debuting several products in Atlanta next week with Angelou’s imprint on them.
Fans will be able to buy “Still I Rise” calendars, journals, tote bags and all kinds of home décor, including first ever Christmas card with words from Dr. Angelou’s “Amazing Peace” poem.
“Legacy is so important,” said Greg Perkins, CEO of AAE. “Dr. Angelou empowered so many with her words of love, courage, and hope. With that in mind we created a line of products that not only reflected the beauty of her remarkable spirit, but products that allow everyone the chance to give that special someone the gift of her words.”
The products will soon be in stores around the nation, but for now African American Expressions will be offering a sneak peek at the full line of Dr. Angelou products, as well as over 100 additional new products at the America’s Mart in Atlanta, from July 10-16.
You can visit there in person, or go online to www.black-cards.com. The website will be updated with the products available for pre-order.
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Movie star Clint Eastwood, 87, is returning to the big screen for the full-length feature film “The Mule,” which will be partially shot in metro Atlanta. The film is based on the real-life story of a 90-year-old drug courier.
The movie tells the tale of Leo Sharp, a World War II veteran who went on to become a successful horticulturist. He turned to living a double life as he began smuggling drugs for the Sinaloa cartel. In 2011 he was busted with 20 pounds of cocaine.
Augusta Casting Call: Clint Eastwood Movie ‘The Mule’ Looking For Actors
The film is looking to cast “DEA agents” in the Atlanta area from Tuesday, July 10 and Wednesday, July 11 in Atlanta. In addition to the city, filming will also be done in Augusta.
For the new FEATURE FILM “MULE”
FILMING next TUES 7/10 and WED 7/11 – BOTH DATES
– FILMING in ATLANTAPlease READ CAREFULLY
Casting for a WOMAN to be a FEATURED secretary to our Senior DEA Agent (a cast member) .
– FEMALE
– ANY ETHNICITY
– AGE 30 to 45
– ACTING Experience acting is requested– NEW FACES ONLY (or repeats ok if you were not used)
– FILMING next TUES 7/10 and WED 7/11 – BOTH DATES
you MUST be open for BOTH DATES- this is a 2 day booking– FILMING in ATLANTA
PAY RATE= $125 for 8 hrs with OT after that each day
SUBMIT TO: projects2@tscasting.com
SUBJECT LINE: “SECRETARY”
PLEASE INCLUDE:
CURRENT, CLEAR, PHOTOS !!!
1 from the chest up (face) and 1 from the knees up (full body)
Look attractive and serious in your photos!
IF you have professional photos, you MUST include candid shots of yourself, even if it’s selfies (just not a strange angle selfie, please).
Then please List the following:
First and Last NAME
PHONE NUMBER (s)
CITY & STATE (where you will be coming from!)
Email address
AGE
Ethnicity
Height
Weight
SIZES:
WOMEN: Dress size, bust/bra/cup, waist, shoe
-AND-
either ATTACH a resume or list your acting experience
and list
“NEW FACE” or “REPEAT BUT NOT USED/SEEN”
You MUST be LOCAL to the GREATER ATLANTA, GEORGIA AREA (or willing to work as a local hire)
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The Atlanta-based Giwayen Mata organization providing a sustained foundation for women who see cultural arts performance as a venue through which to change the world. On Saturday, July 14, The group will present TAFIYA: The Journey, a 25th Anniversary Concert & Reception.
The event will be held at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center 900 West End Avenue Southwest Atlanta, GA 30310.
Here is the rundown on the event, which begins at 6:30 and will end at 11 p.m.:
Elephant Leaders’ Awards Reception
6:30pm | Features community awards, vendor marketplace, silent auction, entertainment, and light refreshments.Tafiya 25th Anniversary Concert
8:00pm | Experience “The Journey” of Giwayen Mata through an electrifying presentation of dance, song, and cultural rhythms like only Giwayen Mata can present.Omelika Kuumba, Co-founder, Artistic Director
Tambra Omiyale Harris, Associate Artistic Director -
Held at a private location, this dinner event is one you don’t want to miss. Please join celebrity Chef Kardea Brown as she celebrates three successful years of The New Gullah Supper Club!
There will be a signature drink served, samples of the new summer menu, and much more.
Festivities begin at 7:00 pm and will run until 10 on Sat, August 4, 2018.
As always the event location will be disclosed to ticket holders only.
Ticket holders will receive an email containing the event location 24 hours prior to the event time.
Dress code is “festive”.
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Amid all the red, white and trueness, the Fourth of July weekend will feature a number of events around the city, none of which promises the food, music and fun as this one: Club Compound.
On Wednesday, July 4 from 3 to 5 p.m., the party will be at 1008 Brady Avenue NW Atlanta, GA 30318.
Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: TJohnson@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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The Fourth of July weekend will feature a number of events around the city, none of which promises the food, music and fun as this one: The Trap BBQ Rooftop Day Party is one you don’t want to miss.
Brought to you by @SwirlStreetz, the event is planned for Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at 7:00 PM – Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 11:30 PM (EDT).
Alibi Atlanta
956 Spring Street Northwest
Atlanta, GA 30309Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: TJohnson@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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Producers for the Fox TV series “The Gifted” are looking to cast new faces as mutants on Tuesday, July 2, 2018, AtlantaFi has learned.
“The Gifted” is a science fiction / fantasy series rooted in the X-Men pantheon. The show is about a group of young people discovered to be mutants.
The series stars Stephen Moyer, Amy Acker Sean Teale, Jamie Chung, Coby Bell, Emma Dumont, Blair Redford, Natalie Alyn Lind, and Percy Hynes White.
The Gifted Casting Call In Atlanta
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**SEEKING MUTANTS**
HEAVEN (SEASON 2)
Work: Tuesday 7/2
Location: Atlanta
Rate: $88/10
Role: Bystanders
MUST BE REGISTERED WITH CENTRAL CASTING!- Diner Patrons: Men and Women, over the age of 18, no visible tattoos, to work WITH or WITHOUT your car. No red, white, or black vehicles. Cars must be in good condition.
- Waitress: Women, over the age of 18. No visible tattoos.
- Bartender: Men, over the age of 18. Must be willing to be clean shaven. No visible tattoos.
- Hospital Staff: Men and Women, over the age of 18, no visible tattoos. Think Admin, Nurse, and Doctor types.
- Men, over the age of 18, ~5’10”-6’1”, max waist size 38 to fit uniform. Must be willing to be clean shaven. No visible tattoos. Must be available both days.
- SPFX MUTANTS: Now casting for MEN & WOMEN over the age of 18, any ethnicity, to portray mutants. No visible tattoos. MUST be comfortable with prosthetics and SPFX makeup (no skin allergies or sensitivities whatsoever). Men MUST be clean shaven or willing to shave their face.
If this is you, please send an email to Heaven@CentralCasting.com with “BYSTANDERS” in the subject line.
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When Drake name-dropped Chef Curry, who knew he was talmbout her??? But he was. Ayesha Curry and the producer of MasterChef are searching in Atlanta and other cities for talented families of three or more to go head-to-head in cooking challenges inspired by real home cooking and family food traditions.
If you think Grandma’s chitlins will make you slap somebody’s mama (not yours) then this show is for you. Families that are chosen get to compete for $100,000.
Speaking of Chef Curry, Ayesha Curry will be the host and executive producer.
Here are the details:
All family members must be at least 18 years old by October 1, 2018, and legal U.S. residents. See the website for eligibility requirements.
See this flyer on how to apply:
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The High Museum in Midtown Atlanta is one of the most slept-on after-hours spots in the city. On a given Friday night, it can be absolutely lit with partiers and cocktails flowing and live music to sway to.
On the first Friday of July, The High is throwing a tea party in honor of their Winnie-the-Pooh exhibition, and you’re invited!
Enjoy live music, honey-inspired cocktails, Drag Queen Story Time with Miss Terra Cotta Sugarbaker of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, tea-blending workshops with Homestead Atlanta, and much more.
The High Museum is located at 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30309.
The event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Temperatures outside are expected to be around 72 degrees. PERF!
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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As a musical preview to One Musicfest, the popular festival has teamed with BMI to give an exclusive ATL crowd a glimpse of what’s in store.
One Musicfest comes to the city in September with tons of hot artists scheduled to perform. The lineup so far is Nas, Cardi B, Miguel, T.I., Jeezy, Big Sean, Kelis, Brandy, August Greene, Big KRIT, George Clinton & Parliament and more.
This week though is “The Warm-Up”
Thursday, June 28th 2018
@
Deep End
621 North Ave.
Atlanta, GA. 30308
BMI & ONE Musicfest present “The Warm-Up” Series.
With so much dope & new talent bubbling, BMI & OMF have joined forces to showcase some “newer” talent on the rise.Make sure to join us next Thursday at Deep End.
+ Complimentary Deep Eddy Cocktails from 8pm to 9pm
+ OMF2018 Ticket Give Away
+ Full Dining Menu will be available