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To celebrate the end of the school year, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews is saying “thank you” to teachers everywhere for educating us on the fundamentals that five Tavern Double Burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries for $6.99 each is a great deal. In honor of the value, on June 5, all teachers and school administrators who visit participating Red Robin restaurants and present their school ID will be rewarded with a free Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries on dine-in and to-go orders.
June 5: Atlanta Teachers, Educators Eat Free at Red Robin
“We are able to do #BurgerMath because of great teachers who have taken the time to help us grow and learn,” says Dana Benfield, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Red Robin. “Red Robin knows that remarkable people make us better and we look forward to welcoming all educators to our restaurants on June 5 to show our appreciation for all the hard work they put in throughout the school year.”
Red Robin is also encouraging teachers to share their knowledge of “burger math” on social media using #BurgerMath so everyone can see just how simple it is to understand the value behind Red Robin’s Tavern Double Burger lineup served with Bottomless Steak Fries, which means free refills at no extra charge.
In addition to the “Teachers Eat Free” offer on June 5, teachers who sign up for the Red Robin Royalty loyalty rewards program, can take advantage of exclusive offers redeemable at Red Robin restaurants throughout the year. New members can join Red Robin Royalty anytime by texting “TEACHER” and their email address to 98666.
Here are the metro Atlanta Red Robin restaurants:
Red Robin GourmetBurgers The Shoppes at Webb GinLawrenceville, GARed Robin GourmetBurgers The Collection at ForsythCumming, GAGot 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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Now, every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Atlas, located at the St. Regis Atlanta, invites guests to enjoy live acoustic music from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on their expansive patio.
Showcasing the musical talents of Atlanta’s own Lilac Wine on Wednesday and Fridays and Melissa Bret on Thursdays, diners and imbibers can savor mouth-watering culinary creations and signature libations as they take in a sweet and soulful musical recipe.
When the weather doesn’t permit, Lilac Wine, comprised of Alexandrea Lushington on lead vocals, Grant Reynolds on guitar and Robert Henson on bass, and solo artist Melissa Bret will move inside to Atlas’ comfortably elegant lounge – best known as the Tavern at Atlas.
While taking in live music, diners can enjoy an array handcrafted summer cocktails and delicious bites created by Executive Chef Christopher Grossman, and if that isn’t enough, Atlas also now serves premium liquor flights, packaged perfectly to provide imbibing guests a fun, creative tasting experience. Ideal for those that want to drink their dessert, guests will receive a 1/2 ounce sampling of each spirit (1 ounce doubles are also available) in an elegant, stemmed spirit glass.
Enough to taste, savor and contemplate the spirits, Atlas offers: Whiskey and Rye, Silver Tequilas, Aged Tequilas, Scotch, Japanese Single Malts, Cognacs, Amaro, and Liqueur flights. With over 13 different flights listed on the menu, guests also have the opportunity to have an Atlas sommelier customize a flight based upon preferences and level of adventurousness.
Atlas celebrates the very best in seasonal American cuisine combined with European influences. With a focus on curating fresh ingredients from local farms, the chef-driven, dinner-only restaurant brings an unparalleled culinary experience to the Capital of the South. For more information, visit atlasrestaurant.com. Stay connected on Instagram & Twitter at @atlasbuckhead.
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Warner Bros. is rebooting the old-school murder mystery series “Nancy Drew” and it will shoot in Atlanta. The series is casting for male and female actors of all types for specific scenes to be shot in Monroe, Georgia this summer.
The new movie, Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase, based off the popular book, will star Sophia Lillis as the title character, according to Deadline. Ellen DeGeneres, Jeff Kleeman, and Chip Diggins will all reportedly be executive producers on the project. See below for what casting directors are looking for:
Casting Call: Nancy Drew Film Looking For Actors In Atlanta Area
***Nancy Drew***
**Monroe area locals needed**Nancy Drew: Hidden Staircase Casting Call
***NANCY DREW***
**KAYAK NEEDED**
Brandi is looking for someone who has a Kayak and a vehicle that is not red, white, or black that can transport the kayak to set to work on the film Nancy Drew and the hidden staircase filming in the Monroe, GA area. There will be additional compensation for the auto and the kayak. If you have a kayak and the appropriate vehicle, and you are interested in doing paid background work on this project, please send an e-mail with a photo of yourself, and the kayak, and the vehicle to nancydrew@centralcasting.com. Please put “KAYAK” in the subject line, and don’t forget contact information. If you are not already registered with Central Casting, you will need to register before the work date. The work date will be sometime during the 1st week of June. Thank You.You must be fully registered with Central Casting in order to submit, or must be able to come to our office in downtown Atlanta and register before the work date. If you are selected to work, a Central Casting representative will contact you. If you are not selected for this category, there will be plenty of other opportunities to work on this film. Thank You.
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A new TV movie is casting in Atlanta for background and featured roles. “Scorned” is a major project that little is known about at this time. Producers are looking for people to film through an extended period of time, specifically May 30 through June 22 in Atlanta.
Here is the casting call details: Location: ATLANTA GA area
(subject to change)
New TV Movie ‘Scorned’ Casting Roles In Atlanta
BACKGROUND RATE: $64/8+ot
FEATURED RATE: $100/10+ot1. BALL GUESTS
Appears ages: 21-40
Distinguished, upscale, high society looks!
All ethnicities Males & Females
MUST have BLACK TIE attire!
Submission Photo Must include: Upscale/black tie attire
Must be ok with overnight shoot!
Subject: BLACK TIE2. LGBT CLUB PATRONS
Appears Ages: 21-40
Trendy hip & stylish looks!
All ethnicities Males & Females
Submission Photo Must include: Trendy club attire
Subject: TRENDY CLUB3. ZOO PARENTS
Male & Female
Ages: 25+
Can submit with your children!
Must be ok with outdoor shoot!
Subject: ZOO PARENTS4. STREET MUSICIANS
Ages: 18+
MUST list instrument you play!
MUST bring instrument
BANDS ok to submit
Subject: STREET MUSICIAN5. ZOO KIDS
Males & Females
Ages: 7-13
Must have GA Work Permit
Subject: ZOO KID6. PRIEST
Male
Appears Ages: 40+
Must have black suit
Submission Photo Must include: Black suit
Subject: PRIEST7. SKATEBOARDERS
Males & Females
Appears Ages: 18-24
Must have skateboard & be experienced
Submission Photo Must include: Urban/skateboarder looks
Subject: SKATEBOARDER8. MIXOLOGIST
Male or Female
Appears Ages-21-30
Must be experienced mixologist
Submission Must include: Mixology experience
Subject: MIXOLOGIST9. CHURCH & FUNERAL GOERS
Male or Female
Ages:18+
Must have church & all black funeral attire
Submission photo Must include: All black AND Church attire
Subject: FUNERAL
TO BE CONSIDERED SEND:1. Name
2. Age (or range)
3. Height
4. Weight
5. ALL SIZES
6. Phone number
7. 4 CURRENT PHOTOS:
-to include at least 1 FULL BODY PHOTO of specified looks of roles above
-NO: filters /hats/sunglasses/selfies/other people
– 1 headshot/waist up/full body
-non professional ok!
-Must be CURRENT hair color/style8. Minor Work Permit Number (if applicable)
Submissions without all required info will not be considered.
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If you didn’t think black literature could be lit, you’re missing out. A new initiative by book lovers is aiming to raise the bar for fans of the written word across the United States.
Queen Pens is set to tour nearly 10 cities in 2018 in their quest to inspire, inform, and entertain. Queen Pens is a traveling production that brings women face-to-face with their favorite authors and celebrities. First up is Black Writers Weekend, which will be in Atlanta.
Black Writers Weekend Coming To Atlanta
The promo says “These Queens will lead the curious creatives, the around-the-way girl, entrepreneurs and dream seekers, to spark conversations around self-love, creative control, dreams, and creating balance between ambition and love.”
The Queens will be in Atlanta on June 10 to helm a gathering at the Georgia Beer Garden. Attendees are encouraged to network and rub shoulders with other talented ladies, be entertained, and enjoy a live conversation filled with laughs, tears, and cheering. Women come to feel inspired, laugh and get away, activate their dreams, mix and mingle, and cultivate new friendships in an amazing and beautiful environment!
When it comes to thoughtful discussion, a panel will be moderated by blogger Mikey ATL and feature Myss Shan, Jessica N. Watkins, LaShonda DeVaughn, and Tamika Newhouse. Collectively, these talented ladies have sold over 2.5 million books and have a reach of over 150,000 readers worldwide.
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If you thought your Memorial Day weekend couldn’t get anymore tantalizing, in honor of the 10th anniversary of their Perimeter Restaurant, all Sage Woodfire Tavern Restaurants in metro Atlanta are offering an amazing dinner special from May 21st through May 24.
Sage Woodfire Tavern in Buckhead recently celebrated its grand opening by offering a complimentary buffet to the public. Now, they want to give you a special meal.
This three-course Prix Fixe menu consists of the following choices:
( Choice of one of the following )�
SALAD�
Greek or Ceasar( Choice of one of the following )�
ENTREES�
Woodfire Salmon- wild rice/ haricots verts�
Sage Seafood Broil, Asiago Risotto, vegetable medley�
Woodfire Ribeye, Loaded Baker, Sautéed AsparagusDESSERT�
Death by ChocolateThis menu will be priced at just $29.99, and will be served at all Sage Woodfire Tavern locations (Perimeter, Alpharetta, Windy Hill and Buckhead).
Click here to reserve your table at Sage Buckhead: bit.ly/BuckheadReservations
Click here to reserve your table at Sage Perimeter: bit.ly/PerimeterReservations
Click here to reserve your table at Sage Windy Hill: bit.ly/WindyHillReservations
Click here to reserve your table at Sage Alpharetta: bit.ly/AlpharettaReservationsCheck your favorite Sage location for hours and seating availability!
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If you’ve got a little kid and they’re cute as can be, you’ll want to bring them to this opportunity to make it to TV. HBO has greenlit a pilot and it’s shooting in the Atlanta area.
Children that are selected will work on scenes filming on May 30 and May 31 in Atlanta, according to the casting call. Here is what casting directors are looking for:
The project is codenamed “Brooklyn”
They are Seeking 2 Caucasian Boys
Age 9 – 12 – Brothers would be great
Should be ok with us altering hair 1920 period correctRate: 120/8 + 25 Gas Bump
Date: May 30th and 31st
Location: Cedartown (please look up)If your child is available and fit the description them please email Prep@RoseLockeCasting.com. Include include pics (one selfie holding a piece of paper with date written on it.
Subject: STONEs
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If you know an Atlanta area firefighter, you might want to tell them how they can make more than $3,000. An insurance commercial is filming in Atlanta and is looking to hire photogenic firefighters.
Casting will take place on Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 in Decatur, but the shoot will be on June 8 in Birmingham, Alabama, according to the casting call.
Commercial Casting Call In Atlanta for Firefighters
They are looking for REAL FIREFIGHTERS for this non-union Regional Medical Insurance Commercial.
Shoot day: $500/ per session up to 10 hours
Usage: $2500 for 2 yers usage Alabama market, Broadcast, web, digital, pre-roll, ooh, and print. Unlimited edits.
Travel stipend: $250 plus hotel provided.Anyone interested can email us at submissions@bigpicturecasting.com with name, age. email and phone number along with a current snapshot both head and shoulders and full body.
DAN: age 33-40, friendly, warm smile, a little humorous, wholesome,healthy not overly fit.
PAUL: age 25-30.
FEMALE FIREFIGHTER: age 23-30.
YOUNG GUN: age 18-19.
CHEF: age 40-50. Character. He can be slightly plump. Doesn’t go out on the truck anymore. -
Women make up a small percentage of golfers in the United States, but Topgolf, which has locations in Apharetta and Midtown Atlanta, wants to change that. In Observance of Women’s Golf Day on June 5, 2018, Topgolf is hosting a special class to celebrate.
Women’s Golf Day, created two years ago, was established to help raise participation and interest in the sport among women.
Complimentary Topgolf class in Atlanta to celebrate Women’s Golf Day
“We are excited to have Topgolf participate in Women’s Golf Day, adding another fun and engaging option for participants. The social component of Women’s Golf Day events are just as important as the golf, so in that respect, Topgolf is the perfect WGD host location,” said Founder of Women’s Golf Day Elisa Gaudet.
Topgolf’s 60-minute class will focus on mechanics of swing, body motions and capitalizing on the proper form among other things. There will be a maximum of 12 women per class admitted. One hour of instruction will include:
- 10 Minutes – Warm-up and Review the Basics (grip, stance, posture, wedges, irons and woods)
- 40 Minutes – Drill Stations (individuals to work as two-person teams)
- 10 Minutes – Intro to Competition (instructors will direct individuals in how to use their newly learned skills to play Topgolf games)
Interested women in the metro area should register early for their complimentary session at topgolf.com/womensgolfday.
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You might not have heard about it, but MomoCon 2018 is coming to Atlanta this weekend. The event, an “all ages” fan convention for American and Japanese anime, gaming, role-playing and more, is one of the fastest growing conventions in the nation and is sprawled out over four days, from Thursday, May 24 to Sunday, 27.
MomoCon 2018 will be held at 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW Atlanta, GA 30303. MomoCon is held annually in the spring. Comics lovers, cosplayers and all nerds in general are welcome.
Everything you need to know about MomoCon 2018 In Atlanta
General operating hours are from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday to Sunday, with some events running into the evening/all night (dances, music events, the game hall etc.). And the guest list? Take a look at the guest list.
While there will be plenty of activities for adults to get into, there will be lots of kids-content as well, including concerts, panels, events, costumes, tournaments, kids-workshops and more.
REGISTRATION HOURS FOR 2018
Wednesday – 2pm – 9pm, Thursday 12pm – 11pm, Friday 9am – 11pm, Saturday 9am – 11pm, Sunday 9am – 3pm
Memberships for each day are valid until 8am the following day, with the exception of Sunday.
GAMING HALL HOURS FOR 2018
Thursday – 2pm Sunday – 5pm (note: some sections do not run full hours)
EXHIBIT HALL HOURS FOR 2018
Thursday – 2pm – 8pm, Friday – 10am – 7pm, Saturday – 10am – 7pm, Sunday – 10am – 5pm
AUTOGRAPHS
MAPS
Omni Grand Ballroom
Omni TowerGWCC Floor 1
GWCC Floor 3
GWCC Floor 4Because parking will be a beast downtown, attendees are encouraged to take public transit to the convention. The GWCC has an inclement weather bridge to both a large and secure parking area and the GWCC/Phillips Arena MARTA rail station.
See more about the event at momocon.com.