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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
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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.