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Atlanta area artists are invited out Wed, July 25, 2018 from 6 to 10 PM EDT to show their skills. The Drink and Doodle Volume 52 event will be held in the ABV Agency and Gallery located at 659 Auburn Ave., Atlanta, GA 30312.
At the event, 12 artists will create new work that goes up for silent auction throughout the night, pieces will go to the highest bidder at the end of the night.
Here’s the rundown on what to expect:
-12 Atlanta based Artists gather at 1 long table inside the gallery and create work live.
-Work is framed and goes up for sale via a silent auction.
-The sold artwork is taken by collectors at the end of the event.
-Complimentary Music, Beverages, and Good Vibes are Provided by ABV Gallery.
-Free and open to the Public!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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As Atlanta continues to forge a way into the future, the only way it can succeed is to learn from its past. That notion is front and center for Beltline visitors in a new exhibit that shows photos of the area’s history on select trails.
Art on the Atlanta BeltLine is hosting the photo exhibition “Atlanta and the Civil Rights Movement, 1944-1968,” curated by historian and author Karcheik Sims-Alvarado, Ph.D.
An opening ceremony was held on July 7 on the Westside Trail across from Gordon White Park.
The photography is sourced from Dr. Sims-Alvarado’s book Images of America: Atlanta and the Civil Rights Movement, 1944-1968 (Arcadia Publishing, 2017).
“The photographs tell a beautiful narrative of the struggle, fortitude, and organizational strength of a people determined to eradicate Jim Crow segregation once and for all,” Sims-Alvarado said in a press release.
“Atlanta and the Civil Rights Movement, 1944-1968” will be presented across four miles of the Eastside and Westside Trails, making it the longest outdoor exhibition on civil and human rights in the United States.
“Honoring the nation’s civil rights leadership right here on the Atlanta BeltLine is so fitting considering that many of the movement’s leaders lived in BeltLine neighborhoods,” said Brian P. McGowan, President and CEO of the Atlanta Beltline, Inc. “We are committed to using our public art program to celebrate and highlight the history and unique culture of our neighborhoods – it is this culture that makes Atlanta great.”
Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado is the CEO of Preserve Black Atlanta, a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to identifying, recording, and preserving African-American history and culture.
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IFC’s “Brockmire” is looking for actors in Atlanta for upcoming scenes in Atlanta.
“Brockmire” is a half-hour comedy series that originated as a video skit on the humor site Funny Or Die.
Details: Brockmire casting call in Atlanta
“Brockmire” is about a famed baseball announcer who has a rather public fall from grace when he discovers on-air that he wife is cheating on him. The show stars Hank Azaria, Amanda Peet, and Tyrel Jackson.
***BROCKMIRE – season 4***
Work: Thursday, 7/11/19
Location: Atlanta, GA
Rate: $75/8HOMELESS: Men and Women over the age of 18, any ethnicity. Looking for types that can play homeless with their own homeless wardrobe look. **NEW FACES to the show.
**MUST BE REGISTERED WITH CENTRAL CASTING**
If this is you, please submit an email to BROCKMIRE@CentralCasting.com. Include your name, phone number and recent photo(s) in your homeless look/attire. Please use subject line: “THURSDAY HOMELESS”. Thanks!
Work: Thursday 7/18
Location: Atlanta, GA
Rate: $75/8
**Roles will be picture picked by the director. Must have open availability for 7/18.Males portrayable as NATIVE AMERICAN.
– ATHLETIC TYPES: age range 20’s to 30’s.
– EXECUTIVE TYPES: age range late 40’s to 60’s.If this is you, please submit an email to BROCKMIRE@CentralCasting.com. Include your name, phone number, sizes and recent photo(s). Please use subject line: “NATIVE AMERICAN MALE”. Thanks!
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. -
Music artist H.E.R. is the newest addition for Atlanta’s ONE Musicfest slated for this fall. The two-day music festival slated for Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9 in the city’s Central Park will feature a who’s who among music greats.
With H.E.R. in the fold, the ONE Musicfest lineup so far is Nas, Cardi B, Miguel, T.I., Jeezy, Big Sean, Kelis, Brandy, August Greene, Big KRIT, George Clinton & Parliament and more.
Billed as one of the nation’s “Can’t Miss Festivals,” ONE Musicfest is in its ninth year with a first-ever weekend of high-energy performances and unique cultural experiences. More than 20,000 people attended last year and even more are expected this year.
H.E.R. aka Gabriella ‘Gabi’ Wilson,hails from Vallejo, California. Her most recent single, “Focus,” is making major noise. She also has a new album about to drop.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj9y5xkHZaU -
The Atlanta-based Giwayen Mata organization providing a sustained foundation for women who see cultural arts performance as a venue through which to change the world. On Saturday, July 14, The group will present TAFIYA: The Journey, a 25th Anniversary Concert & Reception.
The event will be held at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center 900 West End Avenue Southwest Atlanta, GA 30310.
Here is the rundown on the event, which begins at 6:30 and will end at 11 p.m.:
Elephant Leaders’ Awards Reception
6:30pm | Features community awards, vendor marketplace, silent auction, entertainment, and light refreshments.Tafiya 25th Anniversary Concert
8:00pm | Experience “The Journey” of Giwayen Mata through an electrifying presentation of dance, song, and cultural rhythms like only Giwayen Mata can present.Omelika Kuumba, Co-founder, Artistic Director
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A 90-minute show about how black kids geek out is long overdue in Atlanta. Coming to Dad’s Garage in Midtown Atlanta is such an event.Starring Avery Sharpe, Jon Wierenga, Candy McLellan and Jon Carr, “Black Nerd” is what you get when you combine Dragon Con with Tyler Perry, or at least that’s what the promo says.“What happens when a black kid prefers listening to Weird Al over Kendrick Lamar, attend Dragon Con over the Jay-Z Concert, or Star Wars over Tyler Perry (there is still some debate about the prequels)? It’s the TV show Atlanta meets Dragon Con as the creator of the Dad’s Garage show “Wrath of Con” brings you a dark comedy about a young man’s journey navigating the expectations of his black family and white friends. When race and geekdom collide you get a Black Nerd.”July 13 – August 4
All tickets start at the listed price point, but are subject to change with inventory.
Thursday @ 8pm:
Just Seats: $15.50 online, $17.50 phone & door
Delta First Class Seats: $22.50 online, $24.50 phone, not available at door
Friday @ 8pm:
Just Seats: $17.50 online, $19.50 phone & door
Delta First Class Seats: $24.50 online, $26.50 phone, not available at door
Saturday @ 8pm:
Just Seats: $20.50 online, $22.50 phone & door
Delta First Class Seats: $27.50 online, $29.50 phone, not available at door -
Atlanta rap group Migos have been the hottest names in rap for the past couple years, and it’s no wonder. With star collaborations with major acts like Drake, and most recently, Beyonce, the rappers know how to make a hit.
The group performed at the BET Awards recently, hyping the crowd on their hits “Walk It Like I Talk It,” and “Stir Fry.”
On June 21, 2018, Migos will receive the ASCAP Vanguard Award at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards In Los Angeles, California.
Migos exploded on the national scene in 2016 with their hit, “Bad and Boujee.” Since then, they have been a mainstay on the Billboard charts. The trio is touring with Drake as part of the Aubrey and the 3 Amigos tour.
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Come out and show your artistic side at Art at the Station, a frequent art-painting class held at Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta.
On July 1, enjoy time outdoors while sipping on cocktails and getting in touch with your creative side. Participants will paint a peach (very Georgia, right?) and get to see how it’s done by their fellow ATL artists.
July 1: Country Peach at Atlantic Station
Save 40% on tickets with code Pink40. Click here for details and tickets
Event time: 1-3pm
Please arrive 10 mins early to claim your spot! The class will be taught by Aleigha Reott, who has a Master’s in Art Education, with concentrations in textiles and metalsmithing. She was an elementary school art educator before Paint Nite.
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Atlanta rap group Migos have been the hottest names in rap for the past couple years, and it’s no wonder. With star collaborations with major acts like Drake, and most recently, Beyonce, the rappers know how to make a hit.
On June 21, 2018, Migos will receive the ASCAP Vanguard Award at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards In Los Angeles, California.
The award recognizes the impact of artists that help shape the future of American music. Past ASCAP Vanguard Award honorees include Kendrick Lamar, Beastie Boys, Taio Cruz, Diplo, Janelle Monáe, Santigold, Dua Lipa, St. Vincent, The Arcade Fire, The Strokes, Beck and Bjork.
“From their peerless triplet-based raps to bringing the dab to pop culture, Migos have been one of the most influential acts in hip-hop,” said ASCAP President Paul Williams. “After breaking out with ‘Versace’ in 2013, Offset, Quavo and Takeoff proved that they could bring their trap style to the top of the charts. Their inimitable chemistry transcends genre.”
Migos exploded on the national scene in 2016 with their hit, “Bad and Boujee.” Since then, they have been a mainstay on the Billboard charts. The trio is touring with Drake as part of the Aubrey and the 3 Amigos tour.
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If you’re constantly stuck in HoustonLantaVegas, this joint is for you: Drake N Chill features a rolling party that has Drizzy-inspired cocktails and great Drake music. It’s a Drake party!
Drake N Chill is a Drake themed party event series for the fans! We previously held our first one in Houston in March and our second one in April in NYC and both were a success! Who needs Netflix and Chill when you can come out on the weekend and party to Drake music while chilling with other fans and sipping on drinks?
DJ BJ will be in the mix playing all the latest and greatest Drake tracks. Yes, even that Drake song you never hear when you go out that you wish they would play
Drake Inspired Cocktails
Open Bar (Vodka, Rum, Whiskey, Tequila, Gin, and other well liquors)*
Giveaways and Raffles of official Drake and OVO merchandise, and Aubrey & The Three Amigos Tour Tickets!
Drake Themed Decorations and Goodies
A chance to connect with other Drake fans from the ATL area
Sat, June 16, 2018
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Hole In the Wall
3177 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30305
*Must purchase ticket online to receive this offer. This is a 21+ event