Author: Tee Johnson

  • Things To Do

    This Week: Nollywood Travel Film Festival
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 25, 2018
    1 Min Read

    One week after the Atlanta Film Festival wrapped, Atlanta is hosting the Nollywood Film Festival. From Wednesday, April 25 through April 28, fans of black film will gather in the city and network, attend screenings and pitch ideas.

    Nollywood Travel Film Festival In Atlanta: Dates, Time, Info

    Metro Atlanta has several films and TV shows in productio, so it’s now wonder Nollywood would come calling for their event. Georgia is the No. 1 filmmaking state in the nation. And we’re not just talking independent projects. The major Hollywood studios, along with CBS and other networks, have hired local talent and crew to put together high-end productions.

     

    As for this week’s film festivities, actress Khalimah Gaston will host the kickoff event on Wednesday at Negril Village, which is located at 30 North Ave NE Atlanta.

    ​ Gaston is the creator of Screening Room ATL, which is a place to foster and help grow the indie film scene of Atlanta. She has events every Wednesday.

    For The Nollywood Travel Film Festival check out the details below:

    The doors open at 8 p.m.

    Cost: $25 in advance $30 at the door
    See thescreeningroomatl.com for more info.

    This is a black tie event.

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  • Atlanta / Things To Do

    Food-O-Rama Hits Old Fourth Ward This Week
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 25, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Some of Atlanta’s top food vendors will be on hand this weekend for the city’s first major food truck event. Food-O-Rama will take place Sunday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Old Fourth Ward Park.

    Food-O-Rama invades O4W April 29

    With spring in the air, come out to take in the aroma of fresh barbeque, fish tacos and all the pastries and other treats. The location adjacent to the BeltLine and across the street from Ponce City Market.

    There will also be arts and crafts and live music, and best of all there’s no cost of admission.

    The event will be a celebration of the city’s food truck industry, which has grown by leaps in bounds in recent years but still lacks the recognition and authority seen in some major cities.

    On Sunday, more than 30 vendors will sell a variety of foods of different portions, allowing attendees to sample and enjoy multiple delicacies.

    Here are the vendors that have already signed up:

    HIBACHI, UPTOWN FOOD TRUCK, TEX TACO, LET’S TACO ABOUT IT, PEACE OF PITA, ROYAL PIG, KING KABOB, FILIPINO, PATTY WAGON, PUP TRUCK, SMITH’S GOURMET, NAMASTE, HOLE IN THE WALL, FIVE FINGER PHILLY, BENTO BUS, ISLAND NOODLE TENT, BRATPLATZ GERMAN, GEKKO SUSHI HIBACHI, BROOKE LYNN’S OWN STICKS AND CONES, LowCo Motion, PROPOSITA TACO, CHAZITOS, ATLANTA SEAFOOD COMPANY, LITTLE JIMMY’S, HAUTE COOKIE, ALVIN COFFEE, CHICKEN SHACK TRUCK

    Location: Historic Old Fourth Ward Park (O4W Park) 680 Dallas Street, Atlanta, GA 30308

    See the event website for more details such as parking.

    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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  • Development / Things To Do

    Atlanta Burger Week Offers $5 Burgers At Key Restaurants
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 25, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Ahh, the hamburger. Lionized in fast-food lore as laden between a sesame bun, the hamburger has been castigated and criticized by health kickers for years, yet remains America’s most accessible meal. Notice we said meal. Yes, a real hamburger is a meal unto itself.

    Get $5 burgers in Atlanta during ATL Burger Week

    ATL is the epicenter this week as Atlanta Burger Week is on and poppin’ like French fry grease. The annual partnership between the Georgia Beef Board and Creative Loafing brings  ATL Burger Week to the city once again.

    From Monday, April 2 through Sunday, April 29, Atlantans can get $5 burgers at more than 40 participating restaurants.

    Of course, with the delish deal, you’ll be encouraged to vote for your favorite burger at atlburgerweek.com. If you go online to the site, you’ll be able to map out your burger destinations to find out where the sandwiches within a certain radius to your location.

    If you want something to wash it all down with, check out which eateries are also offering $5 Evan Williams Peach Bourbon drinks as part of the deal  as well.

    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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  • Business

    This Week: The Ultimate Fashion Xperience In Morrow
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 25, 2018
    1 Min Read
    If you’ve ever wanted to see what regal fashion looks like up close, here’s your chance. The Ultimate Fashion Xperience promises an afternoon of fashion, fun, live entertainment, fashion designers, fashion models, vendors, and networking.
    The event is Saturday,
    April 28, 2018, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at JS Venue Plus, 1355 Mt Zion Rd, Morrow, GA 30260, United States
    The event is sponsored by ABS Fine Art & Apparel.

    Price: Adult $15 Advance/$20 at the door; Children 6 & Up $10 Advance/$15 at the door; Children 6 & Under Free

    An afternoon of fashion, fun, live entertainment, fashion designers, fashion models, vendors, and networking.

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  • Business

    Meehan’s Public House Buckhead Closes Its Doors
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 24, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Meehan’s Public House Buckhead,which has several bars around metro Atlanta, recently announced that it was closing its Buckhead location. Friday, April 20 was its last day in operation.

    The tavern opened four years ago at 322 E Paces Ferry Road NE and fought to stay in the black in a competitive restaurant and bar scene that was tailored for the affluent.

    On its Facebook page last week, the restaurant told patrons that it was abruptly shutting down:

    “Regretfully, after some great years in the Buckhead community, Meehan’s Buckhead has decided to close its doors. We are grateful to all of those in the neighborhood that supported our pub. We thoroughly enjoyed each and every day with you guys, from our St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and fall Oysterfest events to Thursday night trivia and live music on the weekends. We’ll miss serving each and every one of you!

    The Irish eatery will still operate its Sandy Springs, Atlantic Station and downtown locations.

    The vacancy won’t last long. Sports bar Irby’s Tavern will open in place of  Meehan’s, What Now Atlanta reports.

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  • Development

    YMCA Wins Battle Of Good Causes In Atlanta
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 24, 2018
    2 Min Read

    The YMCA of Metro Atlanta came out victorious in the championship game versus The Giving Kitchen. at this past weekend’s SweetWater 420 Fest. The April 22 event featured 12 metro area charities competing in Gas South’s Charity Cornhole Tournament.

    Held at Centennial Olympic Park, the event saw Gas South in tandem with the SweetWater Brewing Company award the YMCA of Metro Atlanta $10,000.

    “The stakes were high again this year as the charities competed in the wind and rain,” said Chris Coan, Gas South vice president and general manager of business and government markets. “Every year the Charity Cornhole Tournament brings together local nonprofits that are committed to giving back. This is something our team looks forward to on an annual basis, and we are so thrilled to have the opportunity to help to make a positive impact with our local community.”

    Gas South also donated $5,000 to The Giving Kitchen for second place and $2,500 to both The Metro Atlanta Salvation Army and Something New for third and fourth place.

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  • Atlanta

    Pangea’s Afrosocial To Take Over Apache Cafe In Midtown
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 24, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Next month, burlesque is going afrosensual as Pangea’s Afrosocial takes place at the Apache Cafe in Midtown Atlanta.

    The event, which is scheduled for Monday, May 14, 2018 from 7 to 10 p.m., will feature the three earthSistas, who will take their turns on the podium. Host PrinCessYEME will take the audience through an extraordinary collection of talent on the stage.

    The night is being billed as one of “exploration” as well as “entertainment.” Guests will still be able to get the best food and drink that Apache offers each night.

    Although the hosts will be Anon the Griot and earthSista Princess Yeme, guests are encouraged, if so moved, to be bold and step up to the podium or stage and entertain, inspire, and as they say #BeTheArt.

    Photographers are also encouraged to shoot the artists as the night will lend itself to open figure drawing and a photoshoot. Pangea’s Garden will provide the figure models but artists must bring their own supplies.

    “A model is on the podium and no two artists have exactly the same view, thus their drawing or photography will reflect the perspective of the artist’s unique location relative to the model,” the promotion says. “And if just in case you don’t have the tools with you, there will be paper and colored pencils on select tables in the venue. Never be afraid to #MakeTheArt.”

    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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  • Art / Things To Do

    Janelle Monáe Announces North American Tour For ‘Dirty Computer’
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 23, 2018
    3 Min Read

    Janelle Monae’s unique brand of afrofuturism, R&B and pop interwoven with social commentary puts her on the vanguard not only in music, but in entertainment as a whole. Now she’s ready to take on the world.

    Janelle Monáe: ‘Dirty Computer Tour’ Dates

    The star announced Monday the “Dirty Computer” tour in support of her new album. She also released the video for “I Like That,” a sultry inter-galactic ballad.

    Watch: Janelle Monae’s new video for “I Like That”

    Joining here on tour will be fellow Wondaland artists Alexe Belle and Isis Valentino, known together as the soulful duo St. Beauty.

    Monáe’s previous singles from the upcoming “Dirty Computer” album include “Make Me Feel,” “Django Jane” and “PYNK,”

    The 27-city tour will be produced by Live Nation and start June 11 in Seattle, WA. From there it will go to Los Angeles, Detroit, Nashville, New York, Atlanta, Miami and more before wrapping August 4 in Atlanta, GA.

    Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Wednesday, May 2 at LiveNation.com. Dirty Computer will be released this Friday, April 27th and is available for pre-order now.

    Here are the dates for Janelle Monae’s ‘Dirty Computer Tour:

    JANELLE MONÁE WITH SPECIAL GUEST ST. BEAUTY ‘DIRTY COMPUTER TOUR’ DATES:

    DATE

    CITY

    VENUE

    Mon Jun 11

    Seattle, WA

    King County’s Marymoor Park

    Tue Jun 12

    Vancouver, BC

    Queen Elizabeth Theatre

    Wed Jun 13

    Portland, OR

    McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater

    Sat Jun 16

    San Francisco, CA

    The Masonic

    Wed Jun 20

    San Diego, CA

    Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU

    Tue Jun 26

    Phoenix, AZ

    Comerica Theater

    Thu Jun 28

    Los Angeles, CA

    The Greek Theatre

    Sat Jun 30

    Salt Lake City, UT

    The Complex

    Sun Jul 01

    Denver, CO

    The Paramount Theatre

    Tue Jul 03

    Minneapolis, MN

    State Theatre

    Thu Jul 05

    Chicago, IL

    The Chicago Theatre

    Fri July 06

    Milwaukee, WI*

    Summerfest*

    Sat Jul 07

    Grand Rapids, MI

    20 Monroe Live

    Mon Jul 09

    Detroit, MI

    Fox Theatre Detroit

    Tue Jul 10

    Cincinnati, OH

    Taft Theatre

    Wed Jul 11

    St. Louis, MO

    The Pageant

    Fri Jul 13

    Nashville, TN+

    Ryman Auditorium+

    Sat Jul 14

    Indianapolis, IN

    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre

    Mon Jul 16

    Toronto, ON

    Rebel

    Wed Jul 18

    New York, NY

    Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden

    Fri Jul 20

    Washington, DC*

    The Anthem*

    Sat Jul 21

    Boston, MA

    Blue Hills Bank Pavilion

    Mon Jul 23

    Raleigh, NC

    The Ritz

    Tue Jul 24

    Charlotte, NC

    The Fillmore Charlotte

    Thu Jul 26

    Tampa, FL

    Jannus Live

    Fri Jul 27

    Miami, FL

    The Fillmore Miami at Jackie Gleason Theater

    Sat Jul 28

    Orlando, FL

    House of Blues Orlando

    Sat Aug 04

    Atlanta, GA

    Tabernacle

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  • Business / Culture

    New Video From Atlanta’s Janelle Monae: ‘I Like That’
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 23, 2018
    2 Min Read

    On Monday, April 16, Atlanta’s futuristic songstress Janelle Monae released the new audio, the song “I Like That,” from her upcoming “Dirty Computer” album. The sultry ballad is poised to be a spring anthem for Monae, whose newest project is highly anticipated.

    Look: Janelle Monae’s ‘I Like That’

    The album’s first two singles, “Django Jane” and “Make Me Feel,” have fans in a frenzy for the full project, which is set to be released on April 27, 2018. For those of us who’ve been checking for Monae for minute, her first EP, “Metropolis: A Suite (The Chase),” showed that she has long been married to afrofuturism.

    Read more: Janelle Monae announces ‘Dirty Computer’ tour

     Read more: Janelle Monae’s afrofuturistic dark fantasyAs for the music, Monae is now more confident in her sonic space than ever before, in large part to her fallen mentor, Prince.

    “It’s difficult for me to even speak about this because Prince was helping me with the album, before he passed on to another frequency,” she told The Guardian in February.

    She said that the Purple One helped her to shed any inhibitions that crimped her creativity — and for that, she is forever grateful. “I wouldn’t be as comfortable with who I am if it had not been for Prince. I mean, my label Wondaland would not exist without Paisley Park coming before us.”

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  • Business

    STATS Sports Bar Adding On-Site Brewery
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 23, 2018
    1 Min Read

    Upscale ports bar STATS in downtown Atlanta will be done remodeling its space in July, the eatery recently said. The sports bar is retrofitting part of the building to add an on-site brewery and is also rebranding itself as STATS BrewPub.

    The popular bar located at 300 Marietta St. NW, is also adding to its beer list in a big way.

    “The brewery is something we’ve been thinking about, and with the ever growing popularity in the craft beer scene, especially in Atlanta, it seems like a great opportunity and addition to our restaurant,” said Legacy Ventures Chief Operating Officer for Restaurants Brian Bullock. “Our beer program will remain very strong, offering a little something for everyone, and now adding our own brews will make STATS even more of a dining destination.”

    STATS is the defacto sports bar for tourists and business visitors in downtown Atlanta. The rebranding figures to have nary an effect to the site’s choice as a place to watch the Hawks, Falcons and other games.

     

     

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