Atlanta-based advertising executive Crystal Foote recently released a new children’s book aimed at promoting inclusivity and self-esteem among the youth.
Titled The Inclusivity Superheroes: A Tale of Diversity and Unity, the book focuses on diversity and unity, something that children need to grasp at an early age.
When tasked with figuring out what the next steps in her career would be, Crystal Foote was driven by the desire to create meaningful change. Recognizing the importance of speaking to younger generations, Foote brought her vision to life through storytelling.
“When you instill these concepts early in a child’s life, they are more embracing of diversity,” said Foote. The advertising executive strategically chose to market to children to help instill these values, using the relatable theme of superheroes.
The Inclusivity Superheroes: A Tale of Diversity and Unity
Collaborating with the talented illustrator Olivier Chen, the book came to life with its stunning visuals. The duo made sure to visually depict superheroes of all diverse backgrounds so all children could look at the book and see themselves in the characters Aisha, Emma, and Carlos.
In a world where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are at the forefront of discussions, Foote uses real-world examples to convey to readers the impact diversity has and encourage children that they can make a difference regardless of age.
The book received praise from Grammy-winning artist and star of Disney Junior’s Choo Choo Soul, Genevieve Goings-Gums as well as award-winning librarian and social media influencer, Mychal Threets.
The message doesn’t just end with the last page, but readers are invited to visit the website, where they can dive deeper into the characters’ stories, discover cultural food recipes, and even take an inclusivity quiz for a personalized certificate.
“The Inclusivity Superheroes: A Tale of Diversity and Unity” is not just a book, but a call to action for children, parents, and all to engage in conversations about the importance of unity. Crystal Foote’s commitment to making the world a more inclusive place for all starts with touching the hearts of readers and making every child feel seen through her pages.
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Atlanta, Georgia can be an expensive place when it comes to housing and other things. When it comes to having fun, you can actually do it for free. Yes, you don’t have to spend money to have a good time in Georgia’s largest city.
If you’re looking for free things to get into in Atlanta, this article is for you.
Atlanta quickly became a manufacturing mecca. Coca-Cola launched here in 1886. Streetcars came three years later. Atlanta’s proud tradition of elite black colleges began in 1865 and 1885. Throughout it all, Atlanta remained a city where there was plenty to do and see.
Atlanta is known as the city Too Busy To Hate, but it’s also a city full of rich cultural monuments that all can enjoy free of charge. Here are some free things to do in Atlanta.
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Atlanta weekends are fun, but they can be pricey. But there is also tons of free things to do in Atlanta on every single day of the week. You just need to know where to look.
If you go out this weekend, please be safe and observe public health guidelines. In other words, party responsibly.
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After a crippling strike that paralyzed the industry for much of the past year, acting is back in vogue. Do you want to become a TV or movie actor? It’s possible.
The reason we say that is because in places like Atlanta and New Orleans, more and more Hollywood productions are holding casting calls there, giving people who never thought they’d be in the industry a chance.
This article will explain the steps on how to become an actor in today’s fluid landscape of Hollywood’s diminishing power, the rise of Netflix and Atlanta s the movie mecca. But first….
Let’s answer this question right now: No, you don’t have to go to acting school to be an actor. Well let’s say this: Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lawrence, Channing Tatum and many more actors didn’t go to acting school.
Lamont Coleman, an accomplished Los Angeles-based actor, producer and NAACP Award winner, says that the key to becoming an actor has as much to do with timing as much as your talent.
The truth is that you have to do what’s best for your career and lifestyle,” Lamont tells AtlantaFi.com. “Obviously, school can’t hurt, especially when you’re young.”
Don’t wait for someone to make you an actor, get and do it yourself! I went to school with so many people back in college that I don’t see here in Hollywood. So many people who I took classes with here in Los Angeles have now went back home.”
He says many actors are hired because they may be able to bring in another audience, but in his case, he worked his way up.
Coleman, who has landed a role on Tyler Perry’s Have and Have Nots, is a producer now. In fact, One of his films recently won the International Burbank film Festival.
So let’s get into it: Here’s what you need to do to be an actor:
Ah, yes, education is one of the best ways to gain a foothold in any industry, and acting is no different. It is a craft after all.
Most actors will tell you that you need professional training, and that’s the truth. This video from The WillyDuz shares some insights from actors on the subject. One says this:
“I wasn’t in the conservatory program. I didn’t study theater for years and years, but I did take some classes,” one actor says on film.
“Also people have different levels of natural ability. Some people acting comes a little easier to them than others, so you might not need as much training,” he says.
Having said that I want to stress this: You DON’T have to go to acting school to be an actor.
After you’ve got some training or the drive it takes to be an actor, you’re going to need some exposure.
Back in the day, aspiring Hollywood actors used to wait tables and give business cards to customers who may be producers or directors in the business.
Nowadays you need to do various things to be seen and heard. That includes any of the following:
The #1 to get discovered though is to get some work. That means you’ll need to try to land roles no matter if they’re small or large, talking or non-talking.
You need to work hard to audition for stage performances, web series, supporting TV and movie roles and more.
Here’s the thing: If you don’t get discovered, you’re going to have to…
The #1 way to become an actor is to work. It doesn’t matter so much where you live, or who you meet, although both of those things can help.
The key is to start working in the industry — and keep working. In the meantime:
Show up early for auditions so that you can stand out.
One of the best ways to stand out from the acting crowd is to have a good headshot. You may be wondering whether your headshot should be black-and-white or color. Why not do both.
Here are some great headshot resources.
Coleman says make sure you make connections because you never know how they may bear fruit.
“The way this beast [Hollywood] is set up is you might get lucky and land a role in a commercial or five lines or less. But it’s who you know and if you are on their mind at the time.”
But it takes more than that. It will also take talent and good timing, if we’re being honest. But here’s the thing: You can do it.
Make sure you have an agent that you trust so that you can focus on your craft. So how do you get an agent? You get one through a referral.
Watch this video on getting an agent from Backstage.com:
Also, make sure your headshot is a great one.
Don’t be worried. You got this.
It’s pretty clear when you see what’s streaming that Netflix loves Atlanta, Georgia. Countless numbers of movies have filmed in the city over the past decade, many of them streaming on Netflix.
Along with Amazon Prime, Netflix productions are one of the top movies and TV series being filmed in Georgia’s largest city.
Let’s go over some of the best Netflix movies that have been filmed in Atlanta.
If you’re wondering which Netflix films, shows and docuseries are filmed in Atlanta, Georgia, here is a list:
They Cloned Tyrone is a science fiction movie about a trio of friends who uncover a mysterious government conspiracy to clone black people.
Release Date: July 21, 2023Logline: A series of eerie events thrusts an unlikely trio (Boyega, Foxx and Parris) onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy in this pulpy mystery caper.
The film was directed by Juel Taylor of Creed 2 fame. Foxx also executive produced the movie along with Datari Turner.
Watch They Cloned Tyrone on Netflix.
The Piano Lesson, which stars Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington, is a Netflix film that portrays post-Depression era Pittsburgh and a family that happens to hold onto their most cherished heirloom, the family piano, which is adorned with decorations from a slave.
A new series — Man in Full — began filming in Atlanta on August 8, 2022. The show, commissioned by Netflix, is a six-episode limited series. Netflix has yet to announce when the release date for the series will be.
The project was casting for roles.
The “Stranger Things” franchise has been a hit for three seasons now on Netflix. The weird fantasy-sci fi drama focuses on strange happenings in a small town.
The series has filmed in various places around metro Atlanta, including Gwinnett Place Mall for some spooky scenes.
Cobra Kai is a sequel to the 1980s blockbuster The Karate Kid which centers around rival dojos and their students proving who’s the best. The Netflix movie was filmed around Atlanta in several sites.
Fall From Grace was a Tyler Perry film distributed by Netflix in 2020. The movie was reportedly filmed in about a week’s time at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.
Watch Fall From Grace on Netflix.
Dave Chappelle was in rare form during Sticks & Stones, his 2019 Netflix special. The show was recorded at The Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta.
Watch Sticks & Stones on Netflix.
This fantastical series debuted in the fall of 2019 on Netflix. The project centers on a little boy with special powers and a mother trying to process it all. Actor Michael B. Jordan played a major role in getting the project made and also stars.
Red Notice is a project from director Rawson Marshall Thurber about an Interpol agent who hunts down a renown art thief. Red Notice stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot and Melissa Kennemore.
After beginning filming in Atlanta in January 2020, production went to several other locations, including Paris and Italy.
Netflix commissioned Thunder Force, a superhero comedy, in 2019. The film was helmed by Ben Falcone and starred Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer.
Principal photography for Thunder Force began in the fall of 2019 and wrapped a couple of weeks before Christmas of that year.
Watch Thunder Force on Netflix.
The Netflix series “Ozark” stars Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde, a financial planner who relocates his family from Chicago to the Ozarks. Laura Linney plays his wife Wendy. Sofia Hublitz and Skylar Gaertner play the couple’s kids.
“Insatiable” is a movie about a teenage girl who loses weight and immediately becomes popular at school. All at the direction of a disgraced civil lawyer-turned-beauty pageant coach.
Made by High Noon Entertainment, Battlox is a Netflix series that is a game show. It is currently in production in Georgia and is set to debut in 2020.
Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square is about a businesswoman without a conscious and her quest to buy up her hometown’s land. Suddenly she has a change of heart.
Made by Tyler Perry Studios here in Atlanta, Fall From Grace is a movie that filmed in five days. It is a Netflix favorite.
Watch Fall From Grace On Netflix
Netflix is producing “Holidate,” a romantic comedy starring Emma Roberts and directed by John Whitesell. The movie centers on two friends who despise the holidays because they don’t have significant others. Pre-production began in March 2019.
Director Ron Howard helms the Netflix movie Hillbilly Elegy, an adaptation of the best-selling book by J.D. Vance. Julie Oh is executing producing the movie, which follows three generations of one family. Amy Adams and Glenn Close are attached to the project, which will shoot in Atlanta.
Christmas On The Square filmed in Atlanta as well. The Netflix feature special is directed by Debbie Allen in collaboration with Dolly Parton, Magnolia Hill Productions and Warner Bros.
Netflix also has several movies currently in production in Atlanta that look like hits. Here are a few of them.
Major stars Jamie Foxx, John Boyega and Teyonah Parris star in this Candyman reimagining. The Netflix movie will be directed by Juel Taylor of Creed 2. The movie is also hiring extras in Atlanta.
Octavia Spencer and Melissa McCarthy play superheroes in Thunder Force, a Netflix original movie being produced in Atlanta. Thunder Force was directed by Ben Falcone, who also wrote the script.
Watch Thunder Force on Netflix
Netflix also recently included Atlanta in its 2021 preview of what will be streaming.
Atlanta is one of Netflix’s favorite cities for film production. So many movies have been made there in recent years that there’s no disputing that the Peach State’s largest city is the movie mecca.
Gone are the days when production would commence in L.A. movie lots. Along with the megalist of movies filmed here, Netflix movies are being filmed en masse in Atlanta.
Netflix has made a major commitment to film in Atlanta and parts of Georgia. Not only does a lot of homegrown talent come from the Peach State, but generous tax breaks make it worth the studios’ while.
Want to see more films filmed in Atlanta? Check out our Movies Page.
Atlanta continues to be the epicenter of modern-day movie making in the United States. There have been more than 700 TV and movie productions in the last few years. And it’s not going to stop anytime soon.
If you have a great TV or film idea, you can shop it at Tyler Perry Studios or even film it with the movie equipment you need. Whatever, Atlanta is the movie capital of the world.
Few seasonal dishes are as popular as pumpkin pie — as for good reason. As soon as the Georgia foliage starts to turn colors, our tastebuds start to crave this sweet delight.
If you’re a “pumpkin head,” like many people, you want to know where to get the tastiest pumpkin pies right now in Atlanta.
Here are some locations that sell the best pumpkin pies in Atlanta, according to reviewers.
3145 Peachtree Rd NE suite 165, Atlanta, GA 30305
If you want to order pumpkin pie, Buttermilk Sky is a great option.
Here’s what one reviewer says about Buttermilk Sky: “Preferred Place for Pie ! Apple is my favorite, followed by their Peach Pie. The Coconut and Pecan Pies are tasty but very sweet; try with coffee.”
Atlanta Locations:
When it comes to mail order pies, it’s hard to beat the Southern Baked Pie Company. If you order online, UPS typically delivers your within three days, but there may be a slight delay out of their control.
Here’s what one reviewer says about the Southern Baked Pie Company. “Amazing pie with amazing crust. A little price but worth it. If you are lucky enough to catch their blackberry or peach pie, which are seasonal items, stock up! The pot roast pie is amazing and decadent-tender pot roast layered with mashed potatoes. It is nothing short of incredible!”
186 Rio Cir, Decatur, GA 30030 | (404) 373-8752
Here’s what one reviewer says about Southern Sweets Bakery: “This place is amazing! I am truly thinking about going to buy some chocolate pecan tarts to take home for my family. A chef friend of mine recommended that i come here during my vacation in atl and he will now get a gold metal! It is a must try. Best pecan pie i have ever had!”
1025 Canton St, Roswell, GA 30075 | (678) 461-3776
The Pie Hole is one of the best places to order a pie for takeout in Atlanta.
Here’s what one reviewer says about The Pie Hole: “Amazing pies with a quaint atmosphere for dining inside or out on the porch. I wish it was open later so I could go after dinner for dessert. I got a slice of the thin mint pie and it was amazing!! Oreo crust and so creamy. Plus a super friendly person working the counter who helped me decide what to try.”
5200 Highlands Pkwy SE, Smyrna, GA 30082 | (770) 333-0043
One of Smyrna’s best-kept secrets is Kenny’s Great Pies, which sells some exotic creations that get rave reviews.
Here is what one reviewer says about Kenny’s Great Pies. “Not only are the pies delicious but the customer service is beyond amazing! My family loves the mango and the chocolate pies, so for our son’s birthday, we decided to have a mango pie instead of cake. When I called the corporate location to check on hours and availability, I was told that due to COVID the facility was closed for customers. I was able to contact Catherine at the facility and told her that I really wanted to get mango pie for our son’s birthday and she was very kind and arranged for us to be able to pick-up. Not only did she give us the pie but also included whipped cream and additional bite-size pies to serve as candles. She went above and beyond and truly made our day! Thank you Catherine and Kenny’s Pies.”
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Atlanta is not only Hollywood’s #1 place for movie and TV productions, but web series are hot here too.
ATL is a hotbed for web series with huge followings online. Here are some of the best shows that have worked ATL in the plot or are produced here.
A lot of these series have street-based themes and plots, but there are also rom-coms and more being made right here in Atlanta.
“One Goode Man” centers on a young millennial looking for — you guessed it — one good man. The series is well scripted and will hold your attention.
This new Atlanta-based web series Atlanta Avenue focuses on a series of long stories about bosses who converge on Georgia’s largest city.
The G-Redemption web series features a lot of dialog and some interesting plot points. You will definitely enjoy it.
Trapped in the Game is a character-driven web series that delves into the lives of a small group of friends. There are some great moments in here.
“Smoking Mirrors” takes its cues from other hood movies, but does it exceptionally well, especially when it comes to giving its characters juicy lines. We like.
“Trap House” Atlanta is a popular web series that shows the seedier side of the ATL in vivid and climatic color. The intense scenes make this one more than watchable.
With big-name rapper and reality TV star Yung Joc, “Pressure” stands above many of the Atlanta web series you’ll see. There’s also some decent acting in this tale of drugs and money.
“Atlanta’s Ugly” take a page out of the most famous street tales and casts them in a uniquely Atlanta way.
Atlanta’s Ugly 2.0 chronicles the Black Royal Family and features drama, suspense and more.
“Juug Season ATL” takes you on a journey around the meaner parts of DeKalb County.
Taste ATL is one of the more expertly done LTBTQ+ dramas focusing on the fast streets.
“Backlash” is a drama-filled web series that has enough plot twists to make you pull out the popcorn.
Atlanta has a lot of TV and movie momentum that videographers, producers and actors are taking advantage of right now. If you’re serious about joining Atlanta’s movie community, you need to be going to movie shoots and auditions.
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.
This time of year, it’s all about fall fun in Georgia. One thing that both kids and adults love are corn mazes! You can find them located in Atlanta and beyond.
This article is going to show you some of the best corn mazes in Georgia.
It doesn’t matter if you live in metro Atlanta or North or South Georgia, in less than an hour you can find yourself lost in a corn maze and knee-deep in fun.
Ready to see where some of Georgia’s top corn mazes are? Let’s get started.
4470 Bennett Rd, Buford, GA 30519 | (678) 835-7198
Here’s what one reviewer says about the Buford Corn Maze. “Took my 2 and a half year old daughter and she had a blast! Highly recommended! So much to do for her age group: barrel ride, playground and hand built slides, bouncers, duck water racing, pony ride, animal viewing, corn maze, hay ride, and the corn tank. There are also concession stands with burgers, hot dogs and snacks. The grounds are very clean and all of the staff is friendly! It was not crowded at all which made me feel safer during these times. I was very impressed.”
125 Bannister Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534 | (770) 772-6223
Here’s what one reviewer says about Uncle Shucks Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch: “Great place for fall vibes and family fun! We had a great time wandering through the corn maze and roasting marshmallows by their bon fire. Bonus: you can buy tickets ahead of time on their website!”
362 Stringer Rd. | Hickory Flat, Ga. 30115 | 770- 345-5591
Here’s what one person says about Cagle’s corn maze: “A great family fun outing. The petting zoo is well maintained, clean bathrooms, cheap food, and fair priced pumpkins. Only $10 to get in and $15 for the hay ride to the bonfire (complementary marshmallows). Corn maze is challenging, but easy enough if you’re looking for the exit. We had a great time and I’m glad they reopened!”
1276 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart, GA 30153 | (770) 655-1503
Here’s what one reviewer says about Carlton Farms: “My family and I went here for the first time yesterday and I have to say it’s an amazing place. We had a BLAST! They have something to do for everyone, all age groups. I thought the playground was awesome, it was all made from like farm materials. They also had a petting zoo which I enjoyed, the Hay ride was to much fun, you learn about the farm and the animals while feeding cows. Not to mention, the Corn Maze, that was a lot of fun. The people and even the guest were all so respectful and nice, it was all around an GREAT experience. My family and I have decided this will be our October Family tradition every year. Thanks for all the fun and keeping the authentic pumpkin patch alive. We love Carlton Farms!”
1514 Reeves Station Road, Calhoun, Ga. 30701 | 706-280-5592
Here’s what one person says about Copper Creek Farm in Calhoun: “We had soo much fun! The food is great, the flowers were amazing, and all the activities were a blast! Can’t wait to go back in the fall for the pumpkin patch and corn maze!”
955 Leone Ave, Loganville, GA 30052 | (770) 786-9000
Here’s what one reviewer says about Corn Dawgs Rodeo: “Absolutely the most fun ever! The emcee was constantly giving back stories, rules. etc.There were several types of feats, including bull riding, calf lassoing, wild horse riding, barrel racing etc. The food trucks offered great food at a surprisingly reasonable prices. There was true patriotism and the emcee was not afraid to pray st the beginning for everyone, including the animals in Jesus’s name! Refreshing! I would go again and again!”
628 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127 | (770) 880-8846
Here’s what one reviewer says about Sleepy Hollow Farm: “Great, family owned farm! Our family spent an afternoon here and had a great time. The corn maze was challenging, but perfect with the family. Farm is kept up well, and we appreciated how kind all the staff was. We were spoken to several times to be sure we were enjoying our day and didn’t need anything. If you’re looking for a place to spend a fall afternoon with the family then this is the perfect place. My son had a blast “shooting” pumpkins and my daughter loved the play area. We were happy to see pony rides offered. All animals seemed happy and well taken care of.
5555 Crow Road, Cumming, GA 30041 | 770-889-1515
Here’s what one corn maze lover says about Warbington Farms Corn Maze: “Amazing place to spend a day! Even though the strawberry picking season was over, we still enjoyed it there: hay ride, corn maze, goat feeding, slides and swings for the kids… Make sure to try their homemade ice cream! Strawberry was our favorite. ”
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The new COVID vaccine will be available In Atlanta in a matter of days, according to local health officials.
The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising everyone 6 months and older to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine as fall and winter approach.
The new vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna will be available across the nation at local health departments, clinics and pharmacies.
Is The New COVID Vaccine Free?
Health officials have said that most people can still get a COVID-19 vaccine for free. For people with health insurance, most plans will cover the vaccine at no cost to you. People who don’t have health insurance or with health plans that do not cover the cost ($100 to $125) can get a free vaccine from their local health centers; state, local, tribal, or territorial health department, according to the CDC.
An uptick in COVID-19 cases has prompted health officials to plan to produce new vaccines to combat its spread, according to U.S. government officials.
The news comes just four months after the Biden Administration ended COVID vaccine requirements for federal employees.
Before approval of the new COVID shot was granted by pharmaceutical manufacturers, a rigid safety process must pass muster with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration then the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which makes its recommendations to a the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on its vaccination decisions, will weigh the safety and effectiveness of the new shots and make recommendations for their use.
When Will the New COVID Shot Be Available?
The new COVID shot has begun being made available in mid-September, according to health officials.
President Biden, on vacation in early September in Lake Tahoe, told reporters that he is pushing to get a new COVID shot for the American people.
“I signed off this morning on a proposal we have to present to Congress a request for additional funding for a new vaccine that is necessary, that works,” Biden told a reporter. “Tentatively it is recommended that it will likely be recommended everybody get it no matter whether they’ve gotten it before or not.”
The latest wave of sickness is tied to a version of the omicron strain called XBB.1.5, health experts said.
if you want to test yourself to see whether you have COVID, there are several at-home tests that work.
How to order free COVID tests in the mail.
Comedian Dave Chappelle is returning to Atlanta, Georgia this fall to perform one night on his comedy tour.
Chappelle’s Pilot Boy Productions has announced that his documentary tour includes a stop in Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. Here’s how to get tickets.
Chappelle is set to come to Atlanta on October 31 at State Farm Arena., 2023. His show in downtown Atlanta is being recorded as part of his documentary, which is likely to stream on Netflix.
Event:
Dave Chappelle’s ‘Untitled’ Documentary Show
Date and Time:
October 31, 2023, 7 p.m. ET
Chappelle’s tour has added some additional stops as it grows in popularity. So far he’s added the following dates:
Oct. 17: Milwaukee, WI — Fiserv Forum
Oct. 19: Boston, MA — TD Garden
Oct. 25: Raleigh, NC — PNC Arena
Oct 26: Charlotte, NC — Spectrum Center
Oct 31: Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena
This is a cell phone-free event, according to organizers. This means if you need to use your phone, you’ll need to return to the distribution tent at the entrance. Anyone caught using a cell phone during the show will be immediately ejected.
State Farm Arena has a strict bag policy for all events held there.
Please note that bags larger than 14″ x 14″ x 6″, including briefcases, purses, luggage, and diaper bags, are not allowed in the arena. Additionally, backpacks and hard-sided bags of any kind are prohibited. However, you are welcome to bring in single-compartment drawstring bags and fashion backpacks or purses that are smaller than 14″ x 14″ x 6″.
The comedian is riding a wave of controversy after the release of his latest Netflix special The Closer, in which he takes on the trans community among other topics.
The special has caused a firestorm at Netflix, where trans employees and those who support them have threatened a walkout if the production isn’t pulled.
Chappelle, for his part, has decided to stand his ground. In a short video he released on Instagram, the comedian said that he “will not be summoned” by the trans community. He also had some conditions for a proper sit down.
“To the transgender community, I am more than willing to give you an audience,” he said. “But you will not summon me. I am not bending to anybody’s demands.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
The skyline of West Midtown in Atlanta is going to look a lot more artful real soon.
Interlock Tower, the second phase of The Interlock mixed-use district in West Midtown, Atlanta, has hired world-renowned muralist Tristan Eaton for its property murals.
Now complete, the two Interlock Tower murals are the first works of art in Atlanta for Eaton. The artist has painted more than 100 murals all over the globe, including in cities such as Moscow, Paris and Los Angeles, among others.
“They gave me a lot of creative freedom, which was really nice, and I had two big walls to play with,” said Eaton. “I took a different approach for each one — one is a really long landscape composition where I can tell stories inside the letter forms, and I wanted to give references to the history here and about Atalanta the Greek Goddess, which hasn’t really been done before.”
One mural features Atalanta the archer and hunter goddess with a modern twist and the other piece has bright colors and designs. Both are located in the open park space of the property.
“It’s a real blessing to be able to do this kind of work. I’m an outsider wherever I go, and I try to paint something for that community, and I try to take that seriously and do a lot of research. Hopefully, I leave behind work that becomes a part of people’s identity, enriches their daily life and lifts them out of a landscape higher than just the land, bricks and concrete, and shows that there’s humanity and creativity amongst us and hopefully that inspires people.”
The skyline of West Midtown in Atlanta is not the only cool thing in town.
To explore the city, take advantage of its healthy food choices, perhaps you’ll be interested in our Guide to Local Farmers Markets.
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