Hold onto your seats. The convergence of art, movement, film, and music will happen this weekend at the AM FM Summer Fest in Atlanta.
The event is slated for Friday, August 10, 2018 at The Bakery located at 825 Warner Street.
In addition to some eye-catching art by Atlanta artists there will be some really cool art discussions as well. Join the patrons and art lovers for Art in the SWATS, a panel on the history of graffiti in southwest Atlanta.
Located in the Adair Park, Oakland City, and Capitol View neighborhoods, the inaugural festival is taking over The Bakery on the Westside Trail for four days of events celebrating Art, Movement, Film, and Music.
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THE GALLERY is pleased to present We Are Stars/ Somos Estrellas, a joint exhibition featuring Martin Ferreyra and Pablo Gnecco.
Taking inspiration from the Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico, this exhibition, through paintings, ceramics and installations of light and sound, will give the audience a reason to reflect on what could be the reunion with our ancestors and keep their precious memories alive.
We Are Stars will open in conjunction with OYE Fest, the first latinxfestival in the southeast of its kind. A three day festival in the heart of Atlanta that represents the diversity within the latinx community; fusing music, art, culture, activism.
Martin Ferreyra was born in Cordoba, Argentina in 1984. Martin studied psychology in the National University of Cordoba. Regarding the arts, he is mainly self-taught, participating in workshops in painting and ceramics. Adriana Cervi, Ramiro Vazques, and others were his teachers. In recent years, his work has included painting, ceramics and video, creating the ceramic Totem Bowls, and collaborating with other artists, such as Sol Pereyra, and brands, such as Absolut, HP, and Nike, among others.
Pablo Gnecco is an experiential artist and motion designer from Bogota, Colombia living in Brooklyn, NY. He is an inaugural member of The New Museum’s art and technology incubator, NEW INC. Currently an Artist in Residence at Mana Contemporary. Curator of 9to5.tv & Co-Founder of Studio Studio a media and design agency/studio.
Refreshments will be provided by Tecate, Cathead Vodka and Red Bull. Small bites by El Ponce.
For more information on this exhibition, please visit our website: wishatlgallery.com. For information on OYE, please visit OYEFEST.com.
Atlanta’s spring and summertime have blessed us with seasonably warm weather and festivals galore. With the year, half way over, we thought we’d give you the 411 on what festivals are remaining.
There are some good ones that have already passed, such as the Dogwood Festival and Atlanta Jazz Fest, but there are plenty still in the can.
Here are some of the remaining festivals coming to Atlanta in 2018.
7/15 – Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival (Westside)
7/28 – Atlanta Ice Cream Festival (Piedmont Park)
May – September – Concerts by the Springs (Sandy Springs)
June – August – Concerts in the Garden (Atlanta Botanical Garden)
June – August – Jazz on the Lawn (Callenwold)
June-September – Sunset Sips (Chattahoochee Nature Center)
June – September – Sunset Sessions (Park Tavern)
July – August – Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival (The Fox Theatre)
AUGUST
8/10-12 Oye Fest Atlanta
8/11 – Decatur BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festival
8/18-19 – Piedmont Park Arts Festival
8/25-26 – Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
8/31-9/1 – Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival (Callway Gardens)
8/31-9/2 – Decatur Book Festival
May – September – Concerts by the Springs (Sandy Springs)
June – August – Concerts in the Garden (Atlanta Botanical Garden)
June – August – Jazz on the Lawn (Callenwold)
June-September – Sunset Sips (Chattahoochee Nature Center)
June – September – Sunset Sessions (Park Tavern)
July 29 – ATL Peach Fest
August 11 – 1st annual Dames + Dregs Beer Festival
August 18-19: Piedmont Park Arts Festival
August 26: Festival Peachtree Latino
August 26 & 27: Summer Shade Festival
August 31 – Sept. 2: Taste of Soul Atlanta
August 31 – Sept. 2: AJC Decatur Book Festival
September 8 and 9:One MusicFest:
September 15 and 16: Music Midtown
September 21-23: Imagine Music Festival:
September 22: Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade
September 22: Localmotion Festival of the Arts
September 25: Atlanta Audubon Chalk Festival
September 27-30: Atlanta Flux Projects
September 29 & 30: Fall Festival-Candler Park
September 30: Atlanta Streets Alive-Midtown
October 6: ATL Cluckfest Fried Chicken Festival
October 12-14: Atlanta Pride Festival
October 13 & 14: AfroPunk’s Carnival of Consciousness
October 27: Atlanta World Kite Festival
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Wine Fest Atlanta 2018 is expected to attract hundreds of metro area’s vino lovers as they enjoy live music and lite bites. Hosted by Wine Connoisseur Magazine, Wine Fest Atlanta 2018 will take place Sat, August 18, 2018 1 – 8 PM EDT at the Southern Exchange – Davidson Ballroom located at 200 Peachtree St. NW Atlanta, GA 30303.
Sample premium varieties from some of the best wineries, all while music performers and other secret performers keep the party lively during this all – day, all night wine experience.
More information visit: www.winefestatl.com
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On Saturday, August 11, come on out to the Dames And Dregs Beer Festival at The Masquerade & Underground Atlanta. Doors at 1:00PM / Presale tickets are only $35 / $45 VIP Early Entry tickets / AGES 21+ ONLY.
Dames and Dregs Beer Festival: 35 breweries, food trucks, arts market + more
A portion of each ticket purchased will be donated to the International Women’s House, an Atlanta based organization whose mission is to provide a safe haven and supportive services to women and children who are victims of family violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking.
Closest parking is located in the Underground Atlanta parking deck owned by Lanier Parking Solutions. Use address: 75 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR SW, ATLANTA, GA 30303. You will enter Kenny’s Alley and The Masquerade via the breezeway on Level 3 of the parking deck.
You are also welcome to take MARTA and get off at the FIVE POINTS STATION, or park at any of the other surrounding parking lots and decks in the area. Once parked, you may enter through the Pryor Street entrance to Kenny’s Alley. Walk through the archway entrance to Kenny’s Alley and down three flights of stairs. Address to use for walking is: 92 PRYOR ST. SW, ATLANTA, GA 30303.
What can I bring into the event?
The following are not permitted: no illegal substances, no outside food or beverages, no umbrellas, no Sharpies/markers/paint pens, no items that can be considered or are weapons, no chairs or portable seats, no professional cameras, no drawstring/backpacks/Camelbaks, or large bags. All purses are subject to search prior to entry.
The Dames + Dregs Beer Festival is an Atlanta-based experience that seeks to empower and educate the community by celebrating the female contributions to brewing, both in the present and throughout history. We strive to create an enticing, supportive, and inspiring atmosphere, featuring the hard work and talents of female-led breweries, brewers and brewery employees who are women, as well as female-led businesses and non-profit organizations within the community.
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Melissa McCarthy has been cast in a new movie filmed in Atlanta. This time the star plays a former executive whose life goes awry when she’s chosen for observation by the world’s first super-intelligence, according to Variety.
Producers are looking to fill several “techie” roles that will shoot on August 9 and 11 in Atlanta, according to a casting call.
For August 9:
For August 11:
Seeking some Tech Types
Need a wide range of ethnicities
Age 20-35
Rate: 75/8
Date: August 11th
Location: Midtown
If you fit the description please email Extras@RoseLockeCasting.com. Include 3 pics (head, body and profile) age, ht, wt and all contact info.
Subject: TECHIE
Please send a selfie holding a piece of paper with todays date written on it.
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If you can move the crowd at a party or nightclub, then you could star in a major TV movie. Hylton Casting is looking for experienced DJs with equipment to work as extras on an upcoming major cable network TV movie.
Shooting will take place on Tuesday, August 7 and Thursday, August 8 and 9. The pay rate is $200 for a 12-hour shift, which is guaranteed if you are selected.
Although the TV show has not been divulged, here are the rest of the details:
Location:
Singer Amel Larrieux is coming to Atlanta for an exclusive performance on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at City Winery Atlanta.
Larrieux, known for her popularity in the 1990s starting with Groove Theory and her subsequent solo career, has been a touring artist since that time.
The singer-songwriter and keyboardist has been busy raising a daughter, who has joined her occasionally on stage. In 2000, Larrieux shot to stardom with the release of her debut album “Infinite Possibilities.”
In 2004, she released “Bravebird” on her independent label.
In 2010, Larrieux and Groove Theory partner Bryce Wilson reunited to do a show in Japan with the intent to go back into the studio. They apparently had problems finding a label.
In 2009, Larrieux released two new songs on iTunes, “Orange Glow” and “Don’t Let Me Down.” In 2013, she release her fifth studio album “Ice Cream Every Day.”
Mezzanine $40.00
VIP $40.00
Front Premier $36.00
Premier $34.00
Reserved $30.00
The Motherland is coming to Peachtree! On Friday, August 24 and Saturday, August 25, the 2018 Ghana Property & Lifestyle Expo will be held in Buckhead.
The expo will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on both days.
The two-day event is set to take place at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta located at 3300 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30305.
This is a free event that will include networking and lectures on how to invest globally.
Whether you are looking for a new investment opportunities, holiday or personal home, this Expo is not to be missed.
The Expo features exhibitors, business opportunities, practical advice, presentations and networking, giving you access to a wide range of experts to help and guide you with your property or investment purchase in Ghana.
The Expo offers excellent opportunities as it showcases the latest projects by renowned and well-reputed developers, including agencies and lifestyle services based in Ghana.
A selection of property development projects on display covering the capital Accra, Tema, Kumasi and Cape coast, with varying options such as apartments, houses, gated community developments, villas, serviced plots, plus more.
In addition there will be banks, mortgage providers giving you advice how to finance your dream home or investment.
`There will be special exclusive offers and value-added benefits during the exhibition. Special guests speakers from Ghana High Commission & industry experts to give you an insight into Ghana Real Estate. Also featured on both days, are developers presentations, and panel guests to answer any queries during Q&A sessions.
We will also have representative from Ghana Tourist Authority exhibiting and other lifestyle & Diaspora services.
Call or Text 678-827-2329 for VIP & Dinner Reservations or CLICK HERE
DRESS CODE: UPSCALE. No Sneakers, Ballcaps or Athletic Gear.
Sat, Aug 4, 2018, 8:00 PM –
Sun, Aug 5, 2018, 3:00 AM EDT
Phone: 678-827-2329
Suite Lounge
375 Luckie Street Northwest
Atlanta, GA 30313
