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If you didn’t think black literature could be lit, you’re missing out. A new initiative by book lovers is aiming to raise the bar for fans of the written word across the United States.
Queen Pens is set to tour nearly 10 cities in 2018 in their quest to inspire, inform, and entertain. Queen Pens is a traveling production that brings women face-to-face with their favorite authors and celebrities. First up is Black Writers Weekend, which will be in Atlanta.
Black Writers Weekend Coming To Atlanta
The promo says “These Queens will lead the curious creatives, the around-the-way girl, entrepreneurs and dream seekers, to spark conversations around self-love, creative control, dreams, and creating balance between ambition and love.”
The Queens will be in Atlanta on June 10 to helm a gathering at the Georgia Beer Garden. Attendees are encouraged to network and rub shoulders with other talented ladies, be entertained, and enjoy a live conversation filled with laughs, tears, and cheering. Women come to feel inspired, laugh and get away, activate their dreams, mix and mingle, and cultivate new friendships in an amazing and beautiful environment!
When it comes to thoughtful discussion, a panel will be moderated by blogger Mikey ATL and feature Myss Shan, Jessica N. Watkins, LaShonda DeVaughn, and Tamika Newhouse. Collectively, these talented ladies have sold over 2.5 million books and have a reach of over 150,000 readers worldwide.
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If you thought your Memorial Day weekend couldn’t get anymore tantalizing, in honor of the 10th anniversary of their Perimeter Restaurant, all Sage Woodfire Tavern Restaurants in metro Atlanta are offering an amazing dinner special from May 21st through May 24.
Sage Woodfire Tavern in Buckhead recently celebrated its grand opening by offering a complimentary buffet to the public. Now, they want to give you a special meal.
This three-course Prix Fixe menu consists of the following choices:
( Choice of one of the following )�
SALAD�
Greek or Ceasar( Choice of one of the following )�
ENTREES�
Woodfire Salmon- wild rice/ haricots verts�
Sage Seafood Broil, Asiago Risotto, vegetable medley�
Woodfire Ribeye, Loaded Baker, Sautéed AsparagusDESSERT�
Death by ChocolateThis menu will be priced at just $29.99, and will be served at all Sage Woodfire Tavern locations (Perimeter, Alpharetta, Windy Hill and Buckhead).
Click here to reserve your table at Sage Buckhead: bit.ly/BuckheadReservations
Click here to reserve your table at Sage Perimeter: bit.ly/PerimeterReservations
Click here to reserve your table at Sage Windy Hill: bit.ly/WindyHillReservations
Click here to reserve your table at Sage Alpharetta: bit.ly/AlpharettaReservationsCheck your favorite Sage location for hours and seating availability!
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If you’ve got a little kid and they’re cute as can be, you’ll want to bring them to this opportunity to make it to TV. HBO has greenlit a pilot and it’s shooting in the Atlanta area.
Children that are selected will work on scenes filming on May 30 and May 31 in Atlanta, according to the casting call. Here is what casting directors are looking for:
The project is codenamed “Brooklyn”
They are Seeking 2 Caucasian Boys
Age 9 – 12 – Brothers would be great
Should be ok with us altering hair 1920 period correctRate: 120/8 + 25 Gas Bump
Date: May 30th and 31st
Location: Cedartown (please look up)If your child is available and fit the description them please email Prep@RoseLockeCasting.com. Include include pics (one selfie holding a piece of paper with date written on it.
Subject: STONEs
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If you know an Atlanta area firefighter, you might want to tell them how they can make more than $3,000. An insurance commercial is filming in Atlanta and is looking to hire photogenic firefighters.
Casting will take place on Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 in Decatur, but the shoot will be on June 8 in Birmingham, Alabama, according to the casting call.
Commercial Casting Call In Atlanta for Firefighters
They are looking for REAL FIREFIGHTERS for this non-union Regional Medical Insurance Commercial.
Shoot day: $500/ per session up to 10 hours
Usage: $2500 for 2 yers usage Alabama market, Broadcast, web, digital, pre-roll, ooh, and print. Unlimited edits.
Travel stipend: $250 plus hotel provided.Anyone interested can email us at submissions@bigpicturecasting.com with name, age. email and phone number along with a current snapshot both head and shoulders and full body.
DAN: age 33-40, friendly, warm smile, a little humorous, wholesome,healthy not overly fit.
PAUL: age 25-30.
FEMALE FIREFIGHTER: age 23-30.
YOUNG GUN: age 18-19.
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Women make up a small percentage of golfers in the United States, but Topgolf, which has locations in Apharetta and Midtown Atlanta, wants to change that. In Observance of Women’s Golf Day on June 5, 2018, Topgolf is hosting a special class to celebrate.
Women’s Golf Day, created two years ago, was established to help raise participation and interest in the sport among women.
Complimentary Topgolf class in Atlanta to celebrate Women’s Golf Day
“We are excited to have Topgolf participate in Women’s Golf Day, adding another fun and engaging option for participants. The social component of Women’s Golf Day events are just as important as the golf, so in that respect, Topgolf is the perfect WGD host location,” said Founder of Women’s Golf Day Elisa Gaudet.
Topgolf’s 60-minute class will focus on mechanics of swing, body motions and capitalizing on the proper form among other things. There will be a maximum of 12 women per class admitted. One hour of instruction will include:
- 10 Minutes – Warm-up and Review the Basics (grip, stance, posture, wedges, irons and woods)
- 40 Minutes – Drill Stations (individuals to work as two-person teams)
- 10 Minutes – Intro to Competition (instructors will direct individuals in how to use their newly learned skills to play Topgolf games)
Interested women in the metro area should register early for their complimentary session at topgolf.com/womensgolfday.
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You might not have heard about it, but MomoCon 2018 is coming to Atlanta this weekend. The event, an “all ages” fan convention for American and Japanese anime, gaming, role-playing and more, is one of the fastest growing conventions in the nation and is sprawled out over four days, from Thursday, May 24 to Sunday, 27.
MomoCon 2018 will be held at 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW Atlanta, GA 30303. MomoCon is held annually in the spring. Comics lovers, cosplayers and all nerds in general are welcome.
Everything you need to know about MomoCon 2018 In Atlanta
General operating hours are from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday to Sunday, with some events running into the evening/all night (dances, music events, the game hall etc.). And the guest list? Take a look at the guest list.
While there will be plenty of activities for adults to get into, there will be lots of kids-content as well, including concerts, panels, events, costumes, tournaments, kids-workshops and more.
REGISTRATION HOURS FOR 2018
Wednesday – 2pm – 9pm, Thursday 12pm – 11pm, Friday 9am – 11pm, Saturday 9am – 11pm, Sunday 9am – 3pm
Memberships for each day are valid until 8am the following day, with the exception of Sunday.
GAMING HALL HOURS FOR 2018
Thursday – 2pm Sunday – 5pm (note: some sections do not run full hours)
EXHIBIT HALL HOURS FOR 2018
Thursday – 2pm – 8pm, Friday – 10am – 7pm, Saturday – 10am – 7pm, Sunday – 10am – 5pm
AUTOGRAPHS
MAPS
Omni Grand Ballroom
Omni TowerGWCC Floor 1
GWCC Floor 3
GWCC Floor 4Because parking will be a beast downtown, attendees are encouraged to take public transit to the convention. The GWCC has an inclement weather bridge to both a large and secure parking area and the GWCC/Phillips Arena MARTA rail station.
See more about the event at momocon.com.
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A new report from the U.S. Bureau of Statistics projects that black women will make up the larger share of African-American labor force by the year 2026.
The figures show a contrast to a trend that has been in motion since the turn of the century. The black labor force participation rate has been declining since its peak in 2000.
The largest drop was in 2009, after the 2007–09 recession, to 62.4 percent, which was a decline of 1.3 percentage points relative to the 2008 rate. The decline has continued, registering at 61.6 percent in 2016. BLS projects the labor force participation rate of Blacks to decline even further in the 2016–26 decade.
In 1972, Black men made up 55.3 percent of the Black labor force, and Black women made up 44.7 percent. In the last four decades, the share of Black men in the labor force has declined, while the share of Black women has increased. In 1988, both men and women made up an equal share of the Black labor force. From 1989 to 2000, the share of Black women increased to 53 percent and the share of Black men declined to 47 percent. The rates for both women and men have stabilized since then. BLS projects these rates to be relatively flat in the 2016–26 decade.
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Your Saturday night alternative to typical ATL nightllife returns with Aural Fixation Presents: Welcome to Wakanda: The CHALLENGE DAY Edition. If you have ever been to Aural Fixation then you know that what has made the show great is the talent that has graced the stage. So what better way to celebrate our new Wakandan Citzenship than to participate in Aural Fixation’s first ever CHALLENGE DAY.
Performers will be competing with each other for your vote and for the official title of King/Queen of Wakanda in their particular discipline. In addition to the title, winners will be awarded a cash prize for their victory!
Not only will the performances be phenomenal but the expectation is that YOU will bring out your best and represent Wakanda to the fullest! We will be awarding the best dressed male and best dressed female, so come with your best… we are looking for the total package!!
Winners will be decided by a combination of judges and crowd reaction. I know you have been holding on to that perfect Wakandan outfit wondering when you would get to wear it…so here is your chance!
History of the Show:
Aural Fixation came about after its creator, Dichotomy, was told by various promoters and venue owners that there was not a big enough demand for poetry in Atlanta for it to be a featured event during the weekend. Tired of hearing this, he decided to create an event that would prove them wrong. Aural Fixation is a feature show that combines the arts of Spoken Word Poetry, Live Music, Live Art, Amazing Vocalists, and Musicians all sharing a single stage. The original purpose of the show was to take some of the nations best talent in each of these areas who may not have the noteriety they deserve and present them to an audience that not only may not be aware of them, but may not have been exposed to the art in the way they present it.
The event has taken on a life of its own. Held at an upscale venue 595 Event Space, where a full dinner menu and stocked bar is available, attendees are encouraged to make a night of it and enjoy of evening of artistry, dinner, and dancing.
As always, Aural Fixation will not only serve as a live music and poetry event, but it will also serve as a fundraiser for Ian Weeks and the Hearts of Steel Foundation.
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Atlantans will have a chance to show love to a hometown artist when nationally known painter Louis Delsarte meets and greets at the upcoming opening reception of Passion and Poetry: The Art of Louis Delsarte. which will be Fri, May 25, 2018 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Known for his illusionist style, Delsarte’s work is in several private and public collections. “This exhibition will explore celestial motifs, dreams and fantasy themes portrayed in the works of the artist. Join us as we celebrate Delsarte’s legacy of over 50 years of experience as a professional artist and educator,” a promo for the reception says.
The reception will be at September Gray Art Gallery 75 Bennett Street Northwest #Suite 0-2 Atlanta, GA 30309.
Delsarte, an Associate Professor in Arts and Humanities at Morehouse College in Atlanta, has been an artist for more than 50 years. He has achieved acclaim from solo and group exhibitions at museums and galleries throughout the country, including the Studio Museum in Harlem, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York, the California African-American Museum, the Camille Hanks Cosby Museum at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia and the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington DC. Delsarte’s work is in numerous public collections including the Carlos Museum at Emory University in Atlanta and the National Gallery of Art in Bermuda.
Learn more about Delsarte and his art here.
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Network After Work invites you to an evening out with other local business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and career-minded professionals on Tuesday, May 22nd at Cirque Daiquiri Bar and Grill at 2160 Monroe Dr NE Atlanta, GA 30324.
Hosted by America’s leader in networking mixer events, enjoy introductions and conversations after a work weekday in a casual environment ideal for networking featuring a vibrant nightspot with daily happy hours.
Network After Work Atlanta at Cirque Daiquiri Bar and Grill
It’s a great chance to get out of your office (home or otherwise), step away from the computer, put your phone down, and meet new people who are eager to exchange ideas, make connections, explore partnerships, find employees, get to know you, or just shoot the breeze about movies and sports.
- Color-Connect Name Badge
- Light Appetizers from 6-7pm
- Drink Specials from 6-7pm
Whether you have a specific business or career goal in mind, or just see the value in having deeper roots in the local community, this is the event for you.
Tickets start at $20 at the door, so reserve your spot now to ensure entrance and save money. There are several ticket levels available for this event to meet your specific needs.
