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Rap artist J. Cole recently announced a 34-date tour in support of his new album KOD, with special guest Young Thug. The Live Nation-produced tour will be in Atlanta on August 12, 2018 at Infinite Energy Center in Gwinnett County.
The tour will start off in Miami, Florida, on August 9 and swing through the South and Midwest before heading to New York, Los Angeles and ending in Boston, MA on October 10.
J. Cole’s ‘KOD’ Tour Will Play Atlanta On Aug. 12
The fifth studio album from J. Cole, KOD follows his critically acclaimed, platinum-selling 2016 album 4 Your Eyez Only.In the week ending April 26, KOD sold 397k equivalent album units, while its songs amassed 322 million audio streams. That makes J. Cole only the third artist in history to surpass 300 million audio streams in its debut week—an achievement that’s especially remarkable considering that KOD only contains 12 songs.
For the Atlanta date, Young Thug will not be performing. Here is the entire tour schedule:
J. Cole KOD Tour Dates:
Aug 9 – Miami, FL – AmericanAirlines Arena
Aug 11 – Tampa, FL – Amelia Arena
Aug 12 – Atlanta, GA – Infinite Energy Center*
Aug 14 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
Aug 15 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Aug 17 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center
Aug 18 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Aug 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Arena*
Aug 22 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl SDSU
Aug 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center
Aug 29 – Oakland, CA – Oracle Arena
Sep 2 – Boise, ID – Taco Bell Arena
Sep 4 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center
Sep 5 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
Sep 7 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
Sep 8 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Smart Home Arena
Sep 10 – Denver, CO – Pepsi Center
Sept 12 – Little Rock, AR – Verizon Arena*
Sep 13 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at The BJCC
Sep 17 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
Sep 18 – Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center
Sep 19 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
Sep 21 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesar’s Arena
Sep 22 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena
Sep 23 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
Sep 25 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center
Sep 26 – Hartford, CT – XL Center
Sep 28 – University Park, PA – Bryce Jordan Center
Oct 1 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden*
Oct 4 – Toronto – Air Canada Centre
Oct 5 – Montreal – Bell Centre
Oct 6 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Oct 8 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena*
Oct 10 – Boston, MA – TD Garden -
Julie Martin is the Agency Director for BMG Models & Talent, Atlanta. BMG is a full service model and talent agency providing premium service to its talent and esteemed clients. Begun in 1992, BMG has grown to represent over 1400 working talent globally, with locations in Chicago, Los Angeles, Orlando, Miami and New York. At BMG Model & Talent we’re passionate about what we do, and it shows.
This is a great opportunity to learn about the above industry leader, Q. & A., network with fellow artist, and gain more knowledge about what the “DFAS Way” is.
- What? Industry Talk w/ Agency Director: JULIE MARTIN
- When? SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018, 1:00pm – 2:00pm (1 hour)
- Where? DFAS ATLANTA
135 Nassau Street
2nd Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
- How to attend? RSVP here to reserve your seat.
- Justin Felder and Louis Stancil utilizes their portfolio and experience to assist upcoming actors and actresses with their expertise of the TV/Film industry. The first acting studio was established in 2010 in Hollywood, California by Dustin Felder. The second was established in New York, New York in 2017. The expansion continues to Atlanta with business partner, Louis Stancil in 2017.
Bring a pen and notepad to take notes. Please arrive in a timely manner. Seating is limited and first come, first served.
All levels welcome. Bring a friend.
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If you look like the girl next door, HBO producers may be looking for you to film some scenes in a new pilot on May 10 in Atlanta.
“Brooklyn” is a period piece set in the 1880s Old West. Not much else is known about the production, which is to say that HBO has kept it under wraps for good reason.
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.
None the less, they are looking for a number of white women to play Western types. See the casting call below for details.
Brooklyn – HBO Pilot Seeks White Women For Scenes
Seeking Caucasian women
Must have natural-colored hair
No fake nails / no modern haircuts
Thin Framed – Weathered character face
Tanned skin is great
Age 55 and over (older the better)Rate: 75/8
Fitting Rate: 19/2
Location: ATL Area – TBD
Date: May 10th
Fitting required May 7thIf you fit the above description and are available then please email Prep@RoseLockeCasting.com
Include current pics (including a selfie holding a piece a paper with todays date), age, ht, wt, and all contact info.Subject: Western Women
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A new twist on Cinco De Mayo promises to bring just as much flavor with a bit of crunkness to the city of Atlanta this weekend. On May 5, it’s all going down at the new League Tavern.
Trap De Mayo On May 5 In Downtown Atlanta
TRAP DE MAYO will feature all your favorite trap music blasting from the speakers while you indulge in your succulent and tasty Mexican food. The event will be spread across three floors with a rooftop view to boot.
More highlights include:
$5 Drink and Food Specials All Night
Everyone Free Till 11:30 W/RSVP
Text or 678.886.8542 Table Reservations or More Info.
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Janelle Monae recently released the film that goes with her new album “Dirty Computer.” The movie, which is aptly described as an “emotion picture,” tells the tale of what happens when androids are considered “unclean” if they have freeness of thought and original notions. The film features cuts from her album amid a dystopian imagery and themes.
Monae’s unique brand of afrofuturism, R&B and pop interwoven with social commentary puts her on the vanguard not only in music, but in entertainment as a whole. Now she’s ready to take on the world.
She has seen success on a large scale this time around, with her third full album about to pop. Her new single “I Like That,” has received critical acclaim, especially for its Prince influence.
Watch ‘Dirty Computer’ by Janelle Monáe
The Atlanta-based singer also announced a North American tour in support of her album. See the deets here.
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Janelle Monae’s unique brand of afrofuturism, R&B and pop interwoven with social commentary puts her on the vanguard not only in music, but in entertainment as a whole. Now she’s ready to take on the world.
Janelle Monáe: ‘Dirty Computer Tour’ Dates
The star announced Monday the “Dirty Computer” tour in support of her new album. She also released the video for “I Like That,” a sultry inter-galactic ballad.
Watch: Janelle Monae’s new video for “I Like That”
Joining here on tour will be fellow Wondaland artists Alexe Belle and Isis Valentino, known together as the soulful duo St. Beauty.
Monáe’s previous singles from the upcoming “Dirty Computer” album include “Make Me Feel,” “Django Jane” and “PYNK,”
The 27-city tour will be produced by Live Nation and start June 11 in Seattle, WA. From there it will go to Los Angeles, Detroit, Nashville, New York, Atlanta, Miami and more before wrapping August 4 in Atlanta, GA.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Wednesday, May 2 at LiveNation.com. Dirty Computer will be released this Friday, April 27th and is available for pre-order now.
Here are the dates for Janelle Monae’s ‘Dirty Computer Tour:
JANELLE MONÁE WITH SPECIAL GUEST ST. BEAUTY ‘DIRTY COMPUTER TOUR’ DATES:
DATE
CITY
VENUE
Mon Jun 11
Seattle, WA
King County’s Marymoor Park
Tue Jun 12
Vancouver, BC
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Wed Jun 13
Portland, OR
McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater
Sat Jun 16
San Francisco, CA
The Masonic
Wed Jun 20
San Diego, CA
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU
Tue Jun 26
Phoenix, AZ
Comerica Theater
Thu Jun 28
Los Angeles, CA
The Greek Theatre
Sat Jun 30
Salt Lake City, UT
The Complex
Sun Jul 01
Denver, CO
The Paramount Theatre
Tue Jul 03
Minneapolis, MN
State Theatre
Thu Jul 05
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Theatre
Fri July 06
Milwaukee, WI*
Summerfest*
Sat Jul 07
Grand Rapids, MI
20 Monroe Live
Mon Jul 09
Detroit, MI
Fox Theatre Detroit
Tue Jul 10
Cincinnati, OH
Taft Theatre
Wed Jul 11
St. Louis, MO
The Pageant
Fri Jul 13
Nashville, TN+
Ryman Auditorium+
Sat Jul 14
Indianapolis, IN
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
Mon Jul 16
Toronto, ON
Rebel
Wed Jul 18
New York, NY
Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden
Fri Jul 20
Washington, DC*
The Anthem*
Sat Jul 21
Boston, MA
Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
Mon Jul 23
Raleigh, NC
The Ritz
Tue Jul 24
Charlotte, NC
The Fillmore Charlotte
Thu Jul 26
Tampa, FL
Jannus Live
Fri Jul 27
Miami, FL
The Fillmore Miami at Jackie Gleason Theater
Sat Jul 28
Orlando, FL
House of Blues Orlando
Sat Aug 04
Atlanta, GA
Tabernacle
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Pouya, the Florida rapper with a gift of words, is coming to Atlanta. In support of his The Five Five Tour, Pouya will visit the city on July 5, 2018.
He will perform at Buckhead Theatre. Pre-sale tickets began Thursday, April 12 at 10 a.m. (use passcode: DANCE). Tickets went on sale to the public Friday, April 13 at 10 a.m.
Pouya is known for such headbangers as “Get Buck,” and “Scrubs” and “Void.” His latest album “Five Five” was released in early March 2018.
There are several artists coming to ATL this spring and summer. Here are a few:
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The ATL will be the place where tens of thousands of film professionals converge as the Atlanta Film Festival gets underway this week. The event, now in its fourth decade, is one of the longest-running festivals of its kind in the United States.
More than 25,000 people, including filmmakers of independent, international, animated, documentary, and short films,are expected to be on hand.
Atlanta Film Festival 2018: What you need to know
What gives this year’s festival even more power is the fact that Georgia is No. 1 as far as film production. Atlanta is now an official movie mecca with crews, talent and production agencies growing by leaps and bounds.
This year’s film entries, more than 7,600, broke a record. The final movie lineup consists of 58 feature length films and 150 short films from 56 countries.Many of this year’s movies will be by firsttime filmmakers and women.“Now is an exciting time to be making films and telling these stories, because there aren’t as many expectations of rejection or pressures to be polite,” says Atlanta writer/director Katie Orr, told The AJC. “Women are empowered right now and instead of nicely asking for a chance, we’re saying, ‘No, you will listen to our stories and we will be the ones doing the storytelling.’”The films will be screened at various locations around Midtown Atlanta. See the complete 2018 schedule here.Wednesday, April 11 — 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, April 12 — 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Friday, April 13 – Sunday April 22 — 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM -
Looking for an under-the-rader spot to throw back some suds? Eventide Brewing has you covered.
This underrated spot in Grant Park opened in January 2014. The brewery distributes its awesome beer throughout Atlanta at some of the dining scene’s most renown places, such as Brick Store Pub, Taco Mac, and the Porter Beer Bar.
$3 Mondays at Grant Park’s Event Brewing
Monday April 16, 2018 05:30 pm EDTEvery Monday all of Eventide Brewingâs core styles are only $3.Cost: $3+ -
The piercing horns of New Orleans jazz will be in the springtime air soon as the West Georgia Jazz Festival comes to the state.
The festival is slated for April 28, 2018 at the MILL amphitheater, 106 Temple St. Villa Rica, GA 30180.
April 28, 2018: West Georgia Jazz Festival in Villa Rica
The event will feature Stooges Brass Band from New Orleans, Louisiana and much more.
Other acts scheduled to perform at The MILL Amphitheater include David Pippen and Martini Caliente, Southern Art Music Ensemble, The Serenata Band.
If you want a jazzy good time, come out and help kick off Georgia’s festival season with great food, fun and music at the West Georgia Jazz Festival! Admission is FREE!
Check here for deets.