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On Thursday, March 28 liquid blackness, a research group on blackness and aesthetics from the Moving Image Studies doctoral program at Georgia State University, will host a conversation on “(A) Black Lineage of the Music Art Video” during Contemporary Cocktails at Atlanta Contemporary.
This event will take place at Atlanta Contemporary 535 Means Street Northwest Atlanta, GA 30318.
Performing in Atlanta: Liquid Blackness
Faculty founder, Alessandra Raengo and other members of the liquid blackness research group, Jenny Gunn and Jazmine Hudson, will screen and discuss the music video work of contemporary black filmmakers including Arthur Jafa, Kahlil Joseph, Bradford Young, and Jenn Nkiru who have been the focus of liquid blackness research projects. The Contemporary Cocktails conversation will provide background on the work of liquid blackness and the evolution of the music art video in preparation for the upcoming visit of British-Nigerian filmmaker, Jenn Nkiru who will be visiting Atlanta Sunday, April 14th for a screening and artist talk.
Parking is free in the lot at Bankhead & Means streets. You can access the lot via Bankhead Avenue and proceed past the parking attendant booth.
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Atlanta movie mogul Tyler Perry’s latest flick “A Madea Family Funeral ” recently was released in theaters.
The film is slated to be the last of the Madea franchise, which has made Perry a fortune.
“A Madea Family Funeral” is about Madea and her family enjoying a reunion that takes a turn as the relatives have to travel to backwoods Georgia, where they find themselves unexpectedly planning a funeral that might unveil unsavory family secrets.
After being pushed back, the film was finally released on March 1, 2019 by Lionsgate.
Aside from Perry as Madea Simmons, the film stars Cassi Davis as Aunt Bam, Patrice Lovely as Hattie and Mike Tyson as Roy.
Where was ‘A Madea Family Funeral’ filmed?
Filming for “A Madea Family Funeral” took place at Tyler Perry Studios in southwest Atlanta. The movie was reportedly filmed over the course of one week in 2017.
Here is the trailer for “A Madea Family Funeral.”
How to get tickets to ‘A Madea Family Funeral’ in Atlanta
Tickets are sold at a number of movie theaters, as well as online at Fandango and Atom Tickets.
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.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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New rental units, called the Novel Upper Westside Apartments, are going up in Atlanta, the Summit Contracting Group, its builder, announced recently.
Construction on Novel Upper Westside, a three-building structure, began in November 2018 and is slated to be complete in the fall of 2020. The development will consist of 345 units spread across 305,405 square feet.
Novel Upper Westside Apartments start construction in Atlanta
Novel Upper Westside will have a number of amenities such as a fitness center, club rooms, pool courtyard, park/plaza, roof-top lounge and dog park.
Summit Contracting has worked on Atlanta developments before, notably the Helios building on Cheshire Bridge Road in Buckhead. The developer is Crescent Communities and the architect is Rule Joy Trammel + Rubio, LLC.
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Aside from church time, Sunday mornings in Atlanta have been known as a frustrating time for sports fans. If you were downtown for a Falcons game, you had to wait until 30 minutes before the game to get a drink. The recently passed “brunch bill” lets people indulge as early as 11:30 a.m.
In honor of the brunch bill, here are some restaurants to enjoy an alcoholic drink along with your Sunday brunch.
This Sunday, cozy up at Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall and sip on their brunch-only cocktails, including the Redneck Mimosa, Ladybird Bloody Mary and Hand Shake Deal (Belle Isle grapefruit, St. Germain, fresh grapefruit juice and soda), alongside their menu of elevated campfire cuisine. Their full drink menu is also available.Brunch service runs from 11am-4pm.____________________________________________________________ _____________ Get in on cheers-ing to the brunch bill at Holmes, the eclectic neighborhood restaurant within the historic Jones House at Alpharetta City Center (50 South Main St., Alpharetta), and raise a glass with one of their creative craft cocktails, draft beer and wine. Their lunch and cocktail menu can be viewed here.Open Sundays from 12-2:30pm and 5-9pm. restaurantholmes.com____________________________________________________________ _____________
Toast this Sunday with a refreshing spiked agua fresca, Bloody Maria or Cucumber Paloma at Muchacho, because what pairs better with Sunday breakfast than a boozy housemade sip?Open daily from 7am-4pm. muchachoatl.com____________________________________________________________ _____________ Alpharetta-based South Main Kitchen offers a lineup of seasonal craft cocktails and draft beer to enjoy alongside their classic Southern brunch staples. Click here to check out their full menu.Open Sundays from 11am-9pm. southmainkitchen.com____________________________________________________________ _____________ Take your pick at The White Bull! The Decatur-based restaurant offers special brunch cocktails each Sunday beginning at 11:30am, including My Cup of Tea (Cathead vodka, ginger liqueur chamomile syrup and lemon), Lemon Pepper Wet (bourbon, gochujang, aleppo pepper, honey and lemon) and bottled cocktail for two, We’ll Always Have Paris.The White Bull also features a build-your-own sparkling cocktail, where guests can choose from an array of syrups, cordials and juices to mix and match their drink.Sunday brunch served 11:30am-2:30pm. whitebullatl.com____________________________________________________________ _____________
Warm up with Hampton + Hudson’s boozy hot chocolate made with brandy and bourbon cream, and topped with toasted marshmallows and sea salt!Brunch is served Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-2:30pm. hamptonandhudson.com ____________________________________________________________ _____________
In the mood for some Sunday magic? Brezza Cucina’s Hocus Pocus cocktail delivers with a bubbly mix of tequila, fresh pineapple, lemon and coffee.____________________________________________________________ _____________ How about a bloody mary paired with Smoked Chicken Hash? Sweet Auburn BBQ makes all of your barbecue brunch dreams come true with a tight list of classic brunch cocktails to complement both breakfast and lunch menu items.Brunch is served from 11am-3pm every Sunday. sweetauburnbbq.comRead more: The best soul food restaurants in Atlanta -
PrivatePlus Mortgage, a division of National Bank of Commerce, has named Zakiyyah Logan a Processing Manager.
“Zakiyyah plays a key role in ensuring that the loan process is as smooth and efficient as possible,” says Christine Conley, Senior Vice President of Operations for PrivatePlus Mortgage. “In addition to being extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of regulatory and policy compliance, she is steadfast in her commitment to providing our customers with top-notch service.”
“In the mortgage business, no matter what your role, the collective focus should always be on the client’s experience,” Logan says, adding, “I am so happy to be a part of the PrivatePlus team where I can showcase my experience and enhance and develop new skills.”
“Zakiyyah” means “sharp, intellectual and pure,” and she says she prides herself on living up to the expectations of her name’s meaning. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, writing and shopping. Recently married, she and her husband live in Atlanta with their eight-year-old Boxer, Layla.
PrivatePlus Mortgage promises great pricing, processes, people and products, including purchase, refinance, investment, jumbo products, second home, construction, fixed second, home equity, lot loan and more. Based in Buckhead, Atlanta’s financial district, PrivatePlus originates mortgages in 50 states and the District of Columbia. In the Atlanta market, PrivatePlus is affiliated with Private Bank of Buckhead and Private Bank of Decatur, which also are divisions of National Bank of Commerce.
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Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Buckhead is featuring an Argentinian malbec in a wine and dine special during the month of March. Invite a friend, business associate or special loved one to share a bottle of Catena Alta malbec 2014 over weekday lunch for two ($110), Sunday brunch for two ($130) or dinner for two ($150). Those prices absolutely include the meal and bottle of wine (tax and gratuity extra). Wow! Move this to the meaty March must-do category! Make reservations here or call 404-842-0011.
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Centennial Olympic Park not only serves as a legacy of the 1996 Olympic Games, but is the center of a thriving tourist district with neighbors that include the College Football Hall of Fame, the Center for Civil & Human Rights, the World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center and Imagine It!
The Children’s Museum. This downtown Atlanta park is an urban oasis offering an abundance of activities and things to do for visitors, families, convention attendees and locals.
Whether you’re a local or visitor, single or married with kids, you’ll find the iconic experience you’re looking for inside the Centennial Park District.
Walkable, safe, vibrant and fun, you’ll find world-class attractions, renowned dining, exquisite hotels and a host of entertainment options all nestled around Centennial Olympic Park.
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If you want to take in the sights at one of Atlanta’s most venerated institutions, check out the High Museum.
There is free admission on the second Sunday of each month as part of Family Fun at The Woodruff Arts Center. Special family-friendly programming is also offered from 1 to 4 p.m. on those days.
Free walk-up admission on the first full weekend of each month for Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders (Discount offered for cardholder only.)
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Lots of high school students have enjoyed their proms at Fernbank Museum over the decades, but this year, we’re planning the biggest party of all–a prom for the 21+ crowd.
Re-live your glory days or get a re-do of the big night as you journey back to high school with Fernbank’s first-ever Adult Prom: A Prehistoric Night to Remember.
Whether your favorite look included tulle, shoulder pads, sequins, hi-low hems, ruffles, spaghetti straps, cumber buns, ruffle tuxes, white tie or tailcoats, it’s time to start scouting the perfect outfit and practicing your dance moves.
We’ll crown our Prom Queen and King for best digs as we take tacky prom photos, dance to live music by Platinum, spike the punch and indulge in desserts.
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Quiznos has some of the best sub sandwiches you could ever want. So imagine our joy when we found that the company was offering free 8-inch subs at participating locations.
The way the deal works is that with any purchase, you get a free lobster and seafood sub. You can choose either the scampi bake or classic sandwiches.
There are currently deals all around the Atlanta area, check back with AtlantaFi often to stay in the loop on the latest discounts and bargains.