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The Black Women Film Summit 2018 will feature the new movie by Ava DuVernay “A Wrinkle in Time.”
Tickets will be $18 on Fri, March 9, 2018. The event is from 6:15 PM – 9:15 PM ET.
Regal Cinemas Atlantic Station 18 IMAX & RPX
261 19th Street Northwest
#1250
Atlanta, GA 30363
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Join Award Winning Film Producer Courtney Glaude, cast members, local celebrities, media and Community Leaders for a Hollywood Red Carpet Experience as we Premiere The Movie Blink First Hand.
RED CARPET STARTS @7:30 PM
AMC Camp Creek 14
3760 Princeton Lakes Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30331
THE RED CARPET EXPERIENCE IS COMPLIMENTARY, YOU MUST PAY FOR YOUR MOVIE TICKET VIA AMC THEATERS OR ON SITE
BLINK THE MOVIE WILL PREMIER AT SELECT THEATERS FROM MARCH 2-8TH!
www.blinkthemovie.net
1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victims of [some form of] physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime,” according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The new film Blink, by filmmaker Courtney Glaudé is taking a look at why this happens and what can be done to prevent it.
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I think we all can agree that tacos are an edible art. Whether you like hard or soft shells, beef, chicken or some other meat (can’t forget the mixture of lettuce, diced tomatoes and cheese), it’s truly one of America’s favorite foods.
But where do we find these delicious eats and other Mexican treats? Well, we relied on the Yelp community to narrow down our choices. Here are the top five spots to enjoy a taco in Cobb County.
Babalu Tapas & Tacos — 33 Peachtree Pl NE Atlanta, GA 30309. A Yelper says: “My friend & I both had the shrimp taco & a veggie taco.”
Rreal Tacos — 100 6th St NE Atlanta, GA 30308. A Yelper says: “When considering the pricey location, quality of food, and other Mexican joints in the area, Rreal Tacos sits above mos.”
Taqueria Del Sol — 1200 Howell Mill Rd NW Atlanta, GA 30318. A Yelper says: “Tacos we had from the regular menu were also great! Good prices, too.”
La Pastorcita — 3304 Buford Hwy NE Atlanta, GA 30329. A Yelper says: “We had the “combo (chicken, steak, shrimp) and all three of us ate off of it and were full. We enjoyed the corn tortillas. We will definitely be back.”
The Original El Taco — 1186 N Highland Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306. A Yelper says: “Guacamole was the greatest I’ve ever had and highly Recommend the Quesadilla.”
Didn’t see your favorite taco joint above? Add it below. Also, do you like steak?
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Sweetwater Brewery, the most famous beer company in Atlanta, has finally turned legal. To celebrate, the establishment is throwing quite the hoe-down.
The 21+ affair takes place Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets go for $29 and you better act fast.
Celebrate 21 Years of Heady Beers with:
- A Full day of music featuring Dirty Heads, Twiddle, and People’s Blues of Richmond.
- A fat stash of draft options from our cellar and specialty beers throughout the building! We’ll also be pulling out all the stops with the draft list in the Woodlands.
- Our 21st Anniversary Ale, an Oud Bruin and our 21 Anni custom glass will be available for purchase.
- A bevy of food trucks featuring tasty options.
- This is a rain or shine event, with our big outdoor stage. Please plan accordingly.
- Shuttles running from the SIP Coffee at the Lindbergh Marta station to the Brewery. Parking is VERY limited onsite, so MARTA, UBER, cabs, etc. will be your best bet!
- Doors open at 11:00am, and we’ll be shutting this shindig down at 10:00pm
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Atlanta is going ga-ga over “Black Panther,” Marvel’s biggest and latest release. The movie debuted this week after pre-selling a record $150 million in tickets and taking in an additional $200 million over the weekend, which puts it around $350 million.
Black Panther Grosses Over $1 Billion At Box Office
The movie has gone on to gross more than $1 billion, which is a first for a Marvel movie.
Many are saying with the international box office still in play, the movie will be Marvel’s biggest. Director Ryan Coogler, an Oakland native (a city that plays prominently in the film) is already being prodded for a sequel.
The film notched the fifth-largest domestic opening ever, Variety reports.
“Black Panther has taken on a life of its own,” AMC executive vp global programming and chief content officer Elizabeth Frank, told The Hollywood Reporter.
In Atlanta, people were excited about “Black Panther,” one of the most prominent black superheroes in the Marvel universe. At the Southlake AMC theater, the cinema had a record 83 showings for the film on Friday alone.
If you thought Wesley Snipes’ “Blade” trilogy was the best black superhero, it’s time to rethink that.
Read: How to score ‘Black Panther’ tix in ATL
During a special screening on Tuesday, Feb. 6 in Atlanta, MPAA Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin said that the film’s production has generated $83.9 Million to Georgia’s economy, according to Deadline.
Read: Chadwick Boseman on filming down South
Final Word
This much we know for sure: Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever is one highly anticipate movie.
Speaking of Angela Bassett, the actress recently caught Sheila E. at City Winery in Atlanta, and when “Glamorous Life” came on, she blessed us with the moves!
Good morning to Angela Bassett ONLY 💚 pic.twitter.com/vMcVLm6J1D
— MEFeater Magazine (@mefeater) July 12, 2021
Atlanta is rallying around Black Panther 2 something serious, especially after Coogler went to bat for Georgia-based businesses by agreeing to keep production in the Peach State. Casting calls have already began as well.
Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Cupid’s Undie Run, the insane event that includes underdressed people jogging through the freezing February weather, is coming again.
Whether it’s boxers, a thong, a sarong, or whatever, feel free to come on down and participate. The running begins at Big Sky, located at 3201 Cains Hill Pl NW, Atlanta, GA 30305.
Proceeds for the event will go to organizations that raise awareness for the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, which affects one in every 3,000 children.
Tickets start at $40. For more info, click here.
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The Art Papers Art Auction is coming back to Atlanta on February 24, 2018, AtlantaFi has learned.
The annual event, now in its 19th year, features Atlanta’s largest contemporary art auction. Artists such as Fahamu Pecou, Jiha Moon and Tristan Al-Haddad have had their works on display in years past. Click here to see the artists from this year’s event.
The Art Papers, which bills itself as “an independent platform for dialogue, document, and experiment in contemporary visual art and culture,” has been throwing paint on Atlanta’s most sacred walls since 1976.
More than 250 emerging and established artists have contributed to this year’s event, which will be held at Southern Exchange at 200 Peachtree Street in the historic Philip Shutze-designed former Macy’s department store.
What: 19th annual Art Papers Art Auction
When: Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 from 8 to 11 p.m.
Where: Southern Exchange at 200 Peachtree Street
All proceeds from the Saskia Benjamin executive-produced event will go to other programs associated with the Art Papers.
Image courtesy of the Art Papers
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If you live in metro Atlanta, you probably know someone with their own business. Or you may have a business of your own. In fact, most Atlantans feel that the city is a hub of entrepreneurship, according to a new study by Squarespace.
Eighty-five percent of those polled by the website-hosting company say that Atlanta is an entrepreneur city.
“Our survey shows that Atlantans are truly inspired by the city’s deep musical roots, diverse population, the people themselves, and the burgeoning art scene,” Squarespace CMO, Kinjil Mathur told Patch. “It’s that rich blend of culture and history that inspires residents to go out, start a business, and be a part of shaping the next era of their city.”
Mathur said that young movers and shakers are part of the city’s business renaissance as well.
“We even see some of our own Atlanta-based Squarespace customers like Young Moguls Brand, a company started by two teenagers, paving this path of entrepreneurialism across all generations in Atlanta. We couldn’t be more proud to be a part of that movement.”
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Atlanta native Ciara took the internet by storm on Wednesday, showing the first public pictures of baby Sienna. The starlet decided to give the public some awesome pics on the app TraceMe.
The 9-month-old girl is the daughter of the singer and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.
“I’m so excited to be opening up my world to you on TraceMe,” Ciara told the world. “You guys know that I tend to be private with a lot of things, but with TraceMe I can have a genuine, unfiltered connection with you all.”
Ciara also has a 3-year-old son from Atlanta rapper Future Hendricks. The boy’s name is Future Zahir.
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Just when you thought Underground Atlanta was a relic from the late 1990s that people used to congregate to after the Olympics, the city cornerstone is showing signs of new life.
Developer WRS is in the process of revitalizing the development a four-block section of the redevelopment, including the Kenny’s Alley section.
The project, called Block 3, should be ready in about a year, according to Curbed Atlanta, who got their hands on the renderings.
From the looks of the drawings, crowds will be able to mix between office space, retail and communal living, the likes of which has made Midtown Atlanta a mecca in the last few years.
The City of Atlanta has a great stake in Underground’s success. In 2017, the city presided over the sale of the development to a South Carolina developer. Then, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed referred to the $34.6 million sale of the underground mall “another milestone in the revitalization of South Downtown Atlanta.”
With much of the city’s revenue being siphoned to newer developments like The Battery Atlanta and The Avalon in Alpharetta, many downtown lovers are waiting for that to happen.