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The Home Depot Backyard is launching its inaugural programming season in an EXTREME way! Come out Saturday, April 13, for their first-ever Spring Extreme event.
This FREE, family-oriented event for residents and visitors alike will provide interactive showcases and hands-on activities, focused on Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness and Inspired Learning.
Whether you stop by for boot camp with Orangetheory Fitness or get a chance to enjoy a DIY workshop with The Home Depot, the fun is endless. Extreme thrills more your speed?
Check out the ninja tower, obstacle course or zip lines. Better yet, try them all! We can guarantee there’s something for everyone, including food trucks, live performances and so much more!
The Home Depot Backyard is located next to Mercedes=Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.
The Home Depot Backyard
1 Backyard Way
Atlanta, GA 30313
Atlanta has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.
Got 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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The Atlanta Film Festival continues to show some of the most creative cinematic content we’ve seen in a long time. Among them is the short film “Who You Are,” from filmmaker Joel Blacker.The hilarious short is about an artificial intelligence system in the late 1980s with just enough wit to bring its inventor to his wit’s end.Short film ‘Who You Are’ screens at Atlanta Film Festival 2019
The movie’s premise stemmed from a concept developed by writer and film collaborator Sam Root dreamed up. AtlantaFi.com talked to Blacker about the making of “Who You Are” and what we can expect from him in the future.With so many movies being produced in Georgia, it’s no longer a given that a filmmaker originates from the West Coast, so here’s the first question we wanted to know:Where are you based?
I’m based in Los Angeles. I made “Who You Are” with Leviathan Filmworks based there.
Photo credit: Joel Blacker What motivated you to get into filmmaking?
I’ve always known I was going to work in film. When I was a kid I shot movies with Legos based on storylines I stole from” Star Wars” movies. I got lucky that my parents moved me to California when I was 12. Living a couple hours north of L.A. allowed me the opportunity to work as a production assistant on sets during high school in the summer.What inspired the making of this film?
Sam Roots (writer) and I have been friends since middle school. We’ve made various short projects together in the last few years that we’ve taken on the festival circuit and seen mild success from. ‘Who You Are’ was based on a short script Sam wrote in college that I absolutely fell in love with. Sam would say at the time he wrote it he was taking one too many religious studies courses and was inspired by a panic attack he had because of them. Since then, Sam and I have been refining the concept and constantly trying to find a way to execute it on a small budget.Why did you decide to do ‘Who You Are’ as a short film?
We realized the concept lent itself more to an episodic format where we could grow and tell more of the story and so we created the short series (5x 5minute episodes) to give people a nugget of the world we want to create.What are some other projects we can expect from you?
We have a pilot script for a longer version of ‘Who You Are’ that we want to create, so working to get that out there. We’ve also written a feature script for a short we made called ‘Let’s Do It’ about a couple’s failed attempt at an orgy. That one can be found online. As we work towards making the show and feature, I’m directing some music videos that people should keep an eye out for. I’m just obsessed with music videos and the possibilities they present to make statement pieces online. You can follow me @JoelJayBlacker to see them as they’re released, or go to my website JoelBlacker.comThe Atlanta Film Festival: What to do this week
The 43rd annual Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) continues through April 14. in Midtown. The event features 11 days of movie happenings, film screenings, educational workshops and more.
If you’re a movie buff, you’ll love the talent and filmmaker appearances as well as the special music, food, and art-focused presentations. But there are also FREE things to do.
‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil And Vile’ screens at Atlanta Film Festival
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 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Got 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. -
Pull Up N Play Networking Social & Pop Up Shop is slated to happen this week in Atlanta. The event will take place Friday, April 12, 2019 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET at Pegasus Restaurant & Lounge, 3375 Buford Highway Northeast #1050 Atlanta, GA 30329.
The Pull Up N Play Networking Social & Pop Up Shop is a gathering of independent minds during happy hour.
Pull Up N Play Networking Social & Pop Up Shop: What to do in Atlanta
At this Atlanta event, you can network with Atlanta’s newest brands and businesses. At PULL UP N PLAY Artist in every genre from all over the United States will be in rotation.
With our pay for play support the #indiejamconnectdjs program opens up a connection with the DJ’s to the artist. DJ’s keep the culture of music alive so this is how we show our support to the grindt. Every week we will FEATURE a different DJ and promote good quality talent. Most of all we have a good time.
So Pull Up N Play details:
- $7 Blue Pegasus
- $15 Hookah
- World Class Kitchen (menu available upon request) and more
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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If you want to learn more about vegan and plant-based cuisine while shopping with local artisans, the Indie Green Festival is for you. The event takes place in Duluth on Saturday, May 18, 2019 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT.
The Indie Green Fest is happening at the Duluth Festival Center located at 3142 Hill Street Northwest Duluth, GA 30096.
Indie Green Festival: Everything you need to know
Freeze Cream will bring to the city of Duluth, a day of allowing visitors and residents to find out information about modern and thoughtful lifestyles, as well as discover diverse vegan and plant-based cuisine while shopping with local artisans.
The festival will feature talks, workshops, kids activities zone, and a large exhibition of cruelty-free and vegan products! Last but not least, we will team up the very best vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurants to bring delicious food.
This also includes the experience of Freeze Cream. This day will be promoted as a day of local businesses, indie artist, going green and plant-based dishes and recipes.
Freeze Cream will present this as a day for anyone who is interested in learning about the vegan way of life, holistic care, animal rights, the protection of the environment.
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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The 25th Annual Cali Picnic “In A Major Way” is set to be held in Atlanta on Saturday, April 20, 2019 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT. The event will take place at Morris Brown College, 643 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW Atlanta, Georgia 30314.
The Cali Picnic is the largest, most anticipated celebration of California culture in the country.
The California Culture & Arts Festival present the Cali Picnic ‘In A Major Way’
An intentional tribute to all things California – food, music, cars and various recreational activities – The Cali Picnic is an authentic reminder of ‘home’ for West Coast transplants that now live in Atlanta and parts of Georgia.
For others, it is either an oddity that could never happen on California soil, or a California filled experience sans the drama.
Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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Kocktails & Konversations is returning to Atlanta on Saturday, April 13, 2019 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT. The event will be held at the Loudermilk Conference Center, 40 Courtland Street Northeast Atlanta, GA 30303.Kocktails & Konversations comes to Atlanta on April 13
In today’s society, many of us are struggling in our relationships – good or bad – happy or sad – we are striving to make them better than they were yesterday. From our personal observation, the issue that many us have is, that we react more from our emotional side than the practical side, meaning we “feel this way” more than “I thought this” with respect to the issue.Last year we created and hosted a series of events entitled Kocktails & Konversations with a few close friends, as a panel discussion on “What It Takes For Proper Relationship Development.” The focus of the discussion was – Where our emotions should stop and where critical thinking should begin in our love relationship development. We decided to begin the serious again one expand the platform, this time we have invited local celebrities to sit on a panel and discuss a variety of topics.Each of the co-panelist have similar, yet diverse backgrounds allowing attendees to relate in different aspect to the panelist views / perspective on Love and Relationships. We invite you to come participate ask questions, see how we relate to others, and make new friends.Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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Atlanta is the largest city in Georgia, so it just stands to reason that there’s more things to do here than in any city for miles around. But you don’t have to wait for the weekend, here are the things to do in Atlanta today.
Things to do in Atlanta today: Aug. 7, 2019
Check out these list of events featuring things to do in Atlanta today:
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Market WednesdayAmericasMart Atlanta
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CFB 150 Specialty Exhibit delivered by UPSthrough 8/31/2019 / College Football Hall Of Fame
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FREE Admission at the College Football Hall of Fame in Augustthrough 8/31/2019 / College Football Hall Of Fame
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The Home Depot Backyard August Programsthrough 8/31/2019 / The Home Depot Backyard
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Doc McStuffins: The Exhibitthrough 9/8/2019 / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Ridiculous Beasts….and Where to Kill Themthrough 11/6/2019 / Agatha’s “A Taste of Mystery” Dinner Theatre
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Historic Downtown Architecture Audio Tour by American Institute of Architectsthrough 12/31/2019
All week in Atlanta: Rib Week
It’s Crave Week at Shane’s! Now through Sunday, come enjoy a 4-bone of our baby back ribs for just $6! Add any side for only $1 to complete your meal. Don’t miss out on this great deal!!!
Valid only at the following locations:
Perimeter, Norcross, Cumberland, Edgewood, Lawrenceville, Flowery Branch, Douglasville, Newnan, Carrollton, Fairburn, Fayetteville and Peachtree City.
Offer expires Sunday, 8/11/19
There’s a party going on at Alibi tonight in Atlanta. Like to party? See our best clubs in Atlanta. Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
What to do in Atlanta tonight
Check out what Atlanta has to offer
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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Black Ladies in Public Health (BLiPH) is a community with a real-world impact. The Atlanta Chapter Meet & Great is slated for Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT.
The location of this event is Kupcakerie on Main Street in East Point.
We are an international group that promotes scholarship, service, self-care, support and a safe space for Black Ladies interested in, training and working in Public Health. Free parking is available.
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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Marvel fans are losing their stuff after the Avengers Endgame trailer debuted on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The 2-minute video didn’t show many of the superheroes but gave fans just enough of the plot to spark a frenzy.
“Endgame” is slated to be released in U.S. theaters on April 26.
The new trailer comes on the heels of the success of Marvel’s Captain America. Unlike much of Avengers 4, which had key scenes shot in metro Atlanta, Captain America was filmed in London, Manchester, Caerwent, and Liverpool in the United Kingdom, and Los Angeles.
Where was Avengers 4 filmed?
Filming for Avengers 4 began in August 2017 at Pinewood Studios in Fayetteville. The Atlanta area has been embraced by Marvel producers as an affordable place to shot and do post-production on the Avenger movies, including some of their individual superhero movies such as Ant-Man.
So far, three Avengers films have been shot in ATL with one slated for release in 2019.
The Captain Marvel trailer debuted during halftime of the Washington Redskins-Philadelphia Eagles game, which starts at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN.
See the new Avengers ‘Endgame’ trailer
“It’s not about how much we lost, it’s about how much we have left.”
Tickets are now available for Marvel Studios’ #AvengersEndgame, in theaters April 26: https://t.co/h90aWvzX1D pic.twitter.com/4Dz22hRWvQ
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) April 2, 2019
Fans can expect the usual superheroes with deep story arcs, including Iron Man, Black Panther, Captain America, Spider-Man, Black Widow and of course, Thanos.
Captain Marvel will be released in U.S. theaters on March 8, 2019, a few months ahead of Avengers 4, which premieres May 3.
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 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox. -
J-Live, born Jean-Jacques Cadet, was raised in Spanish Harlem, New York. He first garnered notice with the release of his 1995 single Longevity, with its classic B Side, “Bragging Writes”.
This is event is Wednesday, April 3 at 529 Flat Shoals Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30316.
He is commonly known as Justice Allah since adopting the culture of the 5% Nation. Upon graduating from SUNY Albany, he went on to teach middle school language arts in Brooklyn for several years, until his hip hop career took off. Known worldwide as a “hip hop teacher” he is actively involved in workshops, classes and speaking engagements. As an emcee, dee jay and producer, J-Live’s music has been a staple of inspiration for listeners of underground hip hop for over 20 years.
His discography includes more than 15 full projects of his own, as well as countless guest appearances. The artists and producers J-Live has recorded and toured with are a who’s who of hip hop icons from DJ Premier, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Prince Paul, The Roots, Black Star, Wu Tang Clan, and many many more.
J-Live has been consistently touring internationally throughout his career. His stage show continues to grow with his catalogue and combines his timeless classics with his latest most relevant singles. His set as an emcee, who DJs for himself while he rhymes, is considered one of hip hop’s all time, bucket list, must see shows.
