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Hayley Kiyoko is coming to Atlanta this week to perform at the Buckhead Theatre. The former child actor who appeared in Nickelodeon and the Disney Channel, will bring her pop music to Atlanta on Friday, May 11.
Hayley Kiyoko Comes To Buckhead Theatre
Kiyoko, who used to sing in the music group The Stunners, struck out on her own after the group disbanded in 2011. In the following years, Kiyoko stayed busy by performing in three solo extended plays: A Belle to Remember (2013), This Side of Paradise (2015), and Citrine(2016).
She blew up on the strength of her single “Girls Like Girls”, where she self-directed the video and sang of her love for girls. All grown up now, she told The Guardian “If I had to write that song again, I probably would make an edit on it.”
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The libations will be flowing at the Wine, Beer & Music Festival in North Fulton later this month. The event, slated for Saturday, May 19, 2018, will be held at Bell Memorial Park at 15245 Bell Park Road, Milton, Ga. 30004.
The festival’s hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Featuring more than 100 craft beers and estate wine selections. The evening will also feature local food trucks serving unique combinations, as well as live music!
May 18: Wine, Beer and Music Festival
Buy tickets ($50) now and receive up to 25% off on Living Social.
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If you thought Cinco de Mayo was the only time, Atlanta celebrated Spanish culture with feasting and fun, you’re going to learn today.
The second annual Atl Margarita + Taco fest in Old Fourth Ward Park is set for May 19 and 20. The event will have the city’s best tacos and margaritas provided by top ATL restaurants.Margarita + Taco Fest Planned For Midtown Atlanta
The festival is free for all and drink wrist bands are only $6. More than 40 taco vendors and 12 bars will be on site, so come thirsty and hungry.“It’s these neighborhood festivals that bring us together as a community,” Jim Shumake, Food-o-Rama events principal owner, told the AJC. “We come to celebrate, have fun and have a weekend of eating tacos, a favorite food for millions and billions of people.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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When you go to Google’s homepage you may soon see the artwork of a Marietta, Georgia teenager if things work out as planned. Pope High School freshman Helena Soriano recently won Georgia’s annual Doodle 4 Google competition, which is open to K-12 students across America.
Pope High School Teen Wins Google Art Competition
The contest gives students the task of redesigning the Google logo using the theme: “What Inspires Me?”
Soriano is one of the 53 state winners and competition finalists. Her doodle, “Wildlife Wonders” depicts wild animals in their natural habitats.
She will now go up against other state winners around the nation. If she moves on, she’ll get a $30,000 college scholarship. Pope High School will receive a $50,000 Google for Education grant toward computer lab or technology program improvements.
When the winner is announced on June 8, the artist’s doodle will go live on Google.com that day.
Cast your vote in the competition here.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan signed the richest contract in NFL history in terms released Thursday, the team said. Ryan, or Matty Ice as he is called, will enjoy $100 million of that in guaranteed money. The five-year deal will pay him $30 million a year.
Atlanta Falcon Matt Ryan Signs NFL’s Richest Contract
Read: Atlanta Falcons 2018 schedule
“This extension was our primary focus this offseason,” said General Manager Thomas Dimitroff. “Matt has been a pillar of stability for this franchise for a decade, and it is a great feeling knowing that he will remain at our helm for six more years. Matt has proven to be a leader for this franchise on and off the field, and we are fortunate to have him as our quarterback. Matt has guided us to a decade of success that is unmatched in franchise history, but we all know there is more to be accomplished, and we are confident we can get that done with Matt.”
A 10-year NFL veteran, Ryan has passed for more yards in his first decade of playing than any other quarterback in league history. In 2016, Ryan won the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
In 2013, Ryan signed a six-year, $103.75 million contract that was due to expire after the this season.
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If you’re a fan of vino, then Thursday, May 3 is the perfect evening to enjoy a free wine tasting in Sandy Springs. The establishment Under the Cork Tree is offering the free wine tasting as part of a series of events on educating the public on wines around the world.
“We are continuing our journey through France with this week’s free wine tasting,” a promo of the event says. “Under the Cork Tree hosts new producers and representatives of great wineries every Thursday in the lounge! Come in anytime between 5-7 PM to taste different types of wine and learn about their history. Full service for snacks or dinner are available if you are interested and retail purchases of the select wine are encouraged as well!”
Free wine tasting event at Under The Cork Tree
This week’s selections include:
Château La Sauvageonne Gérard Bertrand Coteaux du Languedoc Volcanic Rosé 2016, Languedoc, France Gerard Bertrand Pinot Noir Reserve Speciale, France
Gérard Bertrand Corbières GSM Languedoc, FranceAt Under The Cork Tree, Jason Sheetz and Chef William Sigley of Hammocks Trading Company present guests with a taste of the Mediterranean. The menu features the exotic and bold flavors of the Mediterranean prepared with only the freshest of ingredients in our open kitchen. Guests can choose to dine in our beautifully appointed dining room, on the patio or in our comfortable tapas lounge and bar.
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Julie Martin is the Agency Director for BMG Models & Talent, Atlanta. BMG is a full service model and talent agency providing premium service to its talent and esteemed clients. Begun in 1992, BMG has grown to represent over 1400 working talent globally, with locations in Chicago, Los Angeles, Orlando, Miami and New York. At BMG Model & Talent we’re passionate about what we do, and it shows.
This is a great opportunity to learn about the above industry leader, Q. & A., network with fellow artist, and gain more knowledge about what the “DFAS Way” is.
- What? Industry Talk w/ Agency Director: JULIE MARTIN
- When? SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018, 1:00pm – 2:00pm (1 hour)
- Where? DFAS ATLANTA
135 Nassau Street
2nd Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
- How to attend? RSVP here to reserve your seat.
- Justin Felder and Louis Stancil utilizes their portfolio and experience to assist upcoming actors and actresses with their expertise of the TV/Film industry. The first acting studio was established in 2010 in Hollywood, California by Dustin Felder. The second was established in New York, New York in 2017. The expansion continues to Atlanta with business partner, Louis Stancil in 2017.
Bring a pen and notepad to take notes. Please arrive in a timely manner. Seating is limited and first come, first served.
All levels welcome. Bring a friend.
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Arts at Oakland returns for the year with Golden Hour, presented by Dashboard U.S.
Celebrate at the opening party on Saturday May 19 of Oakland Cemetery’s first outdoor exhibition, Golden Hour, and its eleven installations by an impressive lineup of local and regional artists who have created site-specific works, including sound, light, and mixed media installations to reflect on the theme: The Golden Hour.
Oakland Cemetery’s Announces First-Ever Art Exhibition: ‘Golden Hour’
Join us for Golden Hour’s opening party on Saturday May 19th. In addition to the rare opportunity to explore Oakland after dark, throughout the evening you’ll be able to interact with the installations during the golden hour (sunset 8:34 p.m.), enjoy performances by DJ Ree De La Vega and cellist Okorie Johnson, hang out at the Golden Hour cafe with local food trucks and bars selling some of ATL’s finest food and beverages (including Old Fourth Distillery’s Golden Hour cocktail made with Old Fourth’s Oakland Gin).
Upgrade to a VIP ticket to attend a private VIP opening with Dashboard U.S. guest curator Oshun Layne and participating artists from 5:00-6:30 p.m., get 10% off purchases of Golden Hour prints; and access to an open bar (from 5:00-6:30 p.m.) and VIP lounge with air-conditioned inside restrooms throughout the evening. VIPs also get 25% off framing at Frame This when you show your ticket.
Ticket Prices:- Advanced General Admission: $15
- Seniors, and School and College Students: $10
- General Admission at the Gate: $20
- Seniors, School and College Students at the Gate: $15
- VIP: $50
Participating artists include Khalilah Birdsong, InKyoung Chun, Ben Coleman, Paula Cuevas, Henry Detweiler, Sara Jimenez, Eto Otitigbe, Plastic Aztecs, Ruth Stanford, Justin Rabid-eau, and Karen Tauches. Their works will be installed throughout Oakland’s Original Six Acres, North Public Grounds, Jewish Flat, and African American Grounds.
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Oprah Winfrey’s new show “Love Is” is looking for a studio audience on May 9, AtlantaFi has learned. The show is centered around couples and what they’ve learned about each other and how they’ve stayed together.
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.
Want To Be In The Studio For Oprah’s ‘Love Is’?
According to the casting call from project casting: The series centers around the love story between a modern-day power couple. In the world of Black Hollywood, they navigate a complex set of social codes, and this series will explore it all, from the good to the bad and to the ‘90s when the love story began.
Weaver will play Nuri, a bubbly personality with big dreams who is struggling to make a name for herself as a sitcom staff writer while struggling an assortment of romances that only leave her party fulfilled. After she meets Yasir, himself unemployed and barely holding onto his dreams, Nuri changes all her opinions about what she expects from a man because she’s just found the one who is perfect for her.Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming on Wednesday, May 9th in Atlanta, Georgia.
Yasir is an aspiring writer-director who is down to his last two unemployment checks and lives (unhappily) with his on-again/off-again ex. But after meeting the stunning Nuri, Yasir finds a reason to alter his life and the drive to access his potential.
To audition for a role in the new TV series, check out the casting call breakdown below.
Oprah’s Love Is Casting Call
***Love Is_***
Working: Wednesday May 9, 2018
Location: Fayetteville, GA
Rate: $88/10MUST BE REGISTERED WITH CENTRAL CASTING!!
New faces only!!!! Meaning you have NOT worked on this show before. One exception being: If you worked as an audience member previously, you are welcome to submit for this role.
Studio Audience- Men and Women, over the age of 18, to portray a member of a Live Studio Audience. This is set in the late 1990s.
Please send an email to loveis@centralcasting.com, include your legal name, phone number, sizes, and recent photo(s). Put “Audience 9” in the subject line.
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If you look like the girl next door, HBO producers may be looking for you to film some scenes in a new pilot on May 10 in Atlanta.
“Brooklyn” is a period piece set in the 1880s Old West. Not much else is known about the production, which is to say that HBO has kept it under wraps for good reason.
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.
None the less, they are looking for a number of white women to play Western types. See the casting call below for details.
Brooklyn – HBO Pilot Seeks White Women For Scenes
Seeking Caucasian women
Must have natural-colored hair
No fake nails / no modern haircuts
Thin Framed – Weathered character face
Tanned skin is great
Age 55 and over (older the better)Rate: 75/8
Fitting Rate: 19/2
Location: ATL Area – TBD
Date: May 10th
Fitting required May 7thIf you fit the above description and are available then please email Prep@RoseLockeCasting.com
Include current pics (including a selfie holding a piece a paper with todays date), age, ht, wt, and all contact info.Subject: Western Women