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Atlanta has long represented on Black Twitter, but now Black Twitter is going to the small screen — and we don’t mean TV.
The Atlanta University Center will be the epicenter of a new show broadcast on Twitter, bringing together the most entertaining, enlightening and comedic content across Twitter feeds while attributing and highlighting diverse voices.
The show is part of more than 30 new collaborations and renewals announced this week across entertainment, news, sports, gaming and more.
“Twitter is the only place where conversation is tied to video and the biggest live moments, giving brands the unique ability to connect with leaned in consumers who are shaping culture,” said Twitter Global VP of Revenue and Content Partnerships Matthew Derella. “That’s our superpower.”
Execs at the social media site say they’re tapping into what people have expressed that they want to see, which is markedly different from TV.
“We’re not guessing, we’re listening. People tell us what they want to see with the conversations they share on Twitter,” said Twitter’s Global Head of Content Partnerships Kay Madati. “In the past year, we’ve really expanded our efforts with the best publishers and content creators in the world to bring a slate of programming that reflects those diverse content interests.”
It is unknown when the AU Center show will begin production.
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Listen to some smooth reggae sounds while you and fellow artisans sketch a full figured model amidst indulgent smoke. It’s all going down on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in East Point.
Show off your artistic talents while you kick back, smoke, and enjoy the sweet sounds of old school reggae. The event takes place at the Gill Gallery.
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Join this hands-on workshop to finally understand how to create strong characters and illustrate them with appeal! Work side-by-side with the award-winning creative team of the comic series “Kamikaze!”. Learn the formula they used to successfully back two Kickstarters, and keep them as Featured Guests at conventions like DragonCon, Momocon, AWA, Seishuncon, and more.Sat, May 5, 2018
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
TOPICS COVERED– Step-by-step guide to creating characters people pay to see!– Story arcs that address your characters wants, needs, & secrets– Injecting personality without overloading design– Story-driven visual design– Amateur mistakes that subconsciously cause creators to fail– How to make characters for a livingADMISSION$49.95 General Admission.My Animation Life
1372 Peachtree Street Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30309
PARKINGFREE parking is available for all guests. The building is called WeWork. It is black and yellow, and the main parking lot is on the right of it. A map of the parking location is posted in the comment section.WHAT TO BRING– Sketch books and drawing materials. General art supplies will be provided for attendees who come without them.– DO NOT bring wet media items like paint.– Optional: business cards and artist portfolioPERKS– The mini-guide to “Creating Strong Characters” will be given to all attendees.– Free Beverages: hot coffee & cold brew coffee, tea, and kombucha.– Snacks will be provided.ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS – https://kamikazeanimated.com
Carrie Tupper is the head writer behind the award-winning series Kamikaze. She has also written for the website Mary Sue and is writing the animation chapter in the upcoming book “Hollywood Heroines.” Previously, had previous creative experience with Nickelodeon, various charities, and games.Havana Nguyen is the Lead Character Artist and Designer for Kamikaze. She’s a UX Designer by day, has written for UX Planet and UX Design Collective, has a Youtube channel where she shares career advice, and helps co-organize panels and workshops in Atlanta.Together, they have spent 5 years building up Kamikaze, successfully funded 2 Kickstarters, and have reached over a million views. They enjoy traveling to conventions to do panels and help other creators.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSQ: Is this event “kid friendly”?A: Yes! Let us give your child more self-confidence in their ability to create strong characters.CONTACTPlease direct all questions to Contact@MyAnimationLife.com or call (929) 269-5433. -
Metro Atlanta will be in full fiesta in the coming days as local Cinco De Mayo celebrations kick off in various locations. The day observes the date of the Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War in 1862.
If you want to be all healthy and stuff, you can participate in a race for a good cause. The event is sponsored by Tin LIzzy’s and costs $30 per runner. The race will take place at:
330 Town Center Ave
Suwanee, GA US 30024Run for the Chips and Cheese at Jeff & Jenn Show’s 5Queso 5K
The Jeff & Jenn Show, Star 94.1, and Tin Lizzy’s are inviting people to run this 3.1 mile Peachtree Road Race qualifier course with a common goal in mind… tortilla chips, melted cheese, and margaritas.
The race starts at 8:30 am Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Suwanee Town Center Park — 330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee, GA 30024. Sign up here.
The Jeff & Jenn Show’s 5Queso 5K will kick off a full day of live music, great food and fun at Suwanee Town Center Park, as Star 94.1 hosts Woofstock, the 15th annual Pet Party. All señors and señoritas, bring your sombrero, salt, and a lime along with your pup to this dog-friendly race.
Awards will go to the top runners in all age groups — and you’ll get a signature race T-shirt.
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Metro Atlanta will be in full fiesta in the coming days as local Cinco De Mayo celebrations kick off in various locations. The day observes the date of the Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War in 1862.
If you want to be all healthy and stuff, you can participate in a race for a good cause. The event is sponsored by Tin LIzzy’s and costs $30 per runner. The race will take place at:
330 Town Center Ave
Suwanee, GA US 30024Run for the Chips and Cheese at Jeff & Jenn Show’s 5Queso 5K
The Jeff & Jenn Show, Star 94.1, and Tin Lizzy’s are inviting people to run this 3.1 mile Peachtree Road Race qualifier course with a common goal in mind… tortilla chips, melted cheese, and margaritas.
The race starts at 8:30 am Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Suwanee Town Center Park — 330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee, GA 30024. Sign up here.
The Jeff & Jenn Show’s 5Queso 5K will kick off a full day of live music, great food and fun at Suwanee Town Center Park, as Star 94.1 hosts Woofstock, the 15th annual Pet Party. All señors and señoritas, bring your sombrero, salt, and a lime along with your pup to this dog-friendly race.
Awards will go to the top runners in all age groups — and you’ll get a signature race T-shirt.
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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Metro Atlanta will be in full fiesta in the coming days as local Cinco De Mayo celebrations kick off in various locations. The day observes the date of the Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War in 1862.Hapeville is having its May 5, 2018 Cinco De Mayo event, called La Fiesta Del Cinco Del Hapeville, at Jess Lucas Park.The park is located at 680 S. Central Ave, Hapeville. The event will run from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. and serve authentic Mexican dishes, live bands, inflatables & a mechanical bull ride.There will be free admission & parking.Here is the Schedule of events:
11 a.m. Festival begins & DJ Bravo Jay will entertain you with all your favorite Hispanic hits throughout the day!
11:45 – 12 pm Royal Allusion Dance performs
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Mariachi Amigoz De Taylor Fuentes performs
1:00 p.m.- 1:15 p.m. dance performance from Hapeville’s Jazzy Girls
2:00 p.m. -2:15 p.m. Karate with Secondria Keith
2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Join in with Hapeville’s Zumba performance with Sheila Sellers
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Conjunto Alazzan Performs
3:15p p.m.-3:45 p.m. Soccer awards and Trophies
5 p.m. Festival endsGot 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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Metro Atlanta will be in full fiesta in the coming days as local Cinco De Mayo celebrations kick off in various locations. The day observes the date of the Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War in 1862.Hapeville is having its May 5, 2018 Cinco De Mayo event, called La Fiesta Del Cinco Del Hapeville, at Jess Lucas Park.The park is located at 680 S. Central Ave, Hapeville. The event will run from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. and serve authentic Mexican dishes, live bands, inflatables & a mechanical bull ride.There will be free admission & parking.Here is the Schedule of events:
11 a.m. Festival begins & DJ Bravo Jay will entertain you with all your favorite Hispanic hits throughout the day!
11:45 – 12 pm Royal Allusion Dance performs
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Mariachi Amigoz De Taylor Fuentes performs
1:00 p.m.- 1:15 p.m. dance performance from Hapeville’s Jazzy Girls
2:00 p.m. -2:15 p.m. Karate with Secondria Keith
2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Join in with Hapeville’s Zumba performance with Sheila Sellers
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Conjunto Alazzan Performs
3:15p p.m.-3:45 p.m. Soccer awards and Trophies
5 p.m. Festival endsGot 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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A new twist on Cinco De Mayo promises to bring just as much flavor with a bit of crunkness to the city of Atlanta this weekend. On May 5, it’s all going down at the new League Tavern.
Trap De Mayo On May 5 In Downtown Atlanta
TRAP DE MAYO will feature all your favorite trap music blasting from the speakers while you indulge in your succulent and tasty Mexican food. The event will be spread across three floors with a rooftop view to boot.
More highlights include:
$5 Drink and Food Specials All Night
Everyone Free Till 11:30 W/RSVP
Text or 678.886.8542 Table Reservations or More Info.
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Metro Atlanta has a lot of hardworking and dedicated educators in the classroom. Pop culture seems to associate them with apples on their desks, but why shouldn’t it be something even more nutritious … like salad?
Salad restaurant Salata will celebrate area teachers buy a “Buy One, Get One Free” promotion on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. The nationwide deal will be good for all of Salata’s 75 locations.
Teachers get BOGO Salada salad
What: Educators with a valid school ID are invited to visit any Salata location to enjoy a “Buy One Get, One Free” offer including any size salad or wrap with the choice of one protein.
When: Tuesday, May 8 – during regular business hours
Where: All Salata locations
If you’ve ever been to Salata, you know that they have a bevy of healthy options, such as an array of lettuces, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, seeds, nuts, chicken, seafood and vegan proteins. All dressings, soups and sauces are house-made as well.
Salata has four metro Atlanta locations:
Atlantic Station265 19th Street NW
#2155
Atlanta, GA 30363Glenridge Point860 Johnson Ferry Road
Ste. 200
Atlanta, GA 30342(470) 233-7493Liberty Village2560 Old Milton Parkway
Suite 110
Alpharetta, GA 30009Providence Square4101 Roswell Rd
Suite 1100
Marietta, GA 30062(470) 200-0876Got 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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With Mothers Day quickly approaching, WonderRoot is having an all-ages family painting class led by Meagan Jain of Ageless interAction.
Ageless interAction uses visual arts to connect communities with elders 70+ to foster an interchange of love, respect and artistry.
The event will especially highlight how art can create conversations, community, and connections around aging. At the end of the class, everyone will have their own handmade artwork.
BYOGs Can Be Any Elderly Woman, Not Solely Grandmas
Please register in advance, space is limited. Each $5 ticket covers one family member.
Family Root promotes interaction and civically-oriented communication between artists and families. Family Root is designed for a broad range of ages to nurture artistic collaboration between children and adults, creating an emotional scaffolding to navigate challenging conversations and promotes working and thinking creatively and critically as a cohesive unit. Family Root connects artists and families to imagine an equitable thriving Atlanta for all.
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