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The OWN TV series “Greenleaf” is looking to cast new talent for upcoming scenes. The acclaimed cable TV series about a preacher’s family has been filming in Atlanta for several weeks now.
The show is on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network and stars Merle Dandridge as Grace Greenleaf as well as Lynn Whitfield, Keith David, Lamman Rucker and Deborah Joy Winans.
Atlanta Casting call: Greenleaf
Greenleaf Season 4 Casting Call
**NOW CASTING FOR BOOKING ON GREENLEAF on TOMORROW FRIDAY, MAY 31,2019 ***
CAB Castings, LLC. is looking for PAID EXTRAS (AGES 18 AND UP ALL RACES) to be a part of some PARK SCENES for our project “GREENLEAF” filming here in Atlanta, GA.
We are looking for the following specific extras for the following specific scenes:
– Neighbohood Park goers
– Older Guys playing Chess or Checkers in Park
(must know how t play)
– Sax Player w/ instrument
(rate to be discussed once contacted)
****PRELIM TIME: 3:30PM (2ND HALF OF OUR DAY)The rate for extras on this production is $75 for 8hrs of work (Paid time in a half each hour after 8hrs which is $13hr), which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail 2 to 3 weeks after filming.
If available, please email the information below to GREENLEAFextras@gmail.com
w/ Subject Line: Park Goer 5/31
or
w/ Subject Line: Chess Player 5/31
or
w/ Subject Line: Saxophone 5/31
ALSO PLEASE INCLUDE ALL INFO BELOW:
– Name
– Number
– Age
– Height
– Sizes (Shirt, Pants, Jacket, etc.)
– Do you have visible tattoos? If so where?
– Car Type/ Model/ Year*********PLEASE INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION ABOVE IN YOUR EMAIL FOR PROPER BOOKING!!!
A member from CAB CASTINGS, LLC. will call you to book your attendance in a scene and confirm availability if interested in booking you for the show.
***SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.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.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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For millions of Americans are going to be traveling over the Memorial Day Weekend 2019, be it by plane, train or automobile. If it’s by car, you my want to know what to expect along with the turkey, parades and all the trimmings.
Atlanta travel tips: Memorial Day Weekend 2019
Google Maps is a great resource for travelers to see trends about traveling around the holidays, including insights on when to hit the road, and the best times to stay off the highways.
Most popular places visited during the Memorial Day holiday:
Compiling data about the number of times users requested directions to a location using Google Maps, the tool was able to show when Georgia’s holiday rush will hit, determined by the state’s most popularly searched place categories:
Nationally, the most uniquely searched place categories in Google Maps during the Memorial holiday period are: outlet mall, tree farm, scenic overlook, video game store and place of worship.
Memorial Day travel traffic trends:
Because the holidays skew everything, the travel trends are all different for the city when it comes to rush hours. For Atlanta, here are the best and worst times to leave for and return from that Memorial Day road trip:
- Best day to leave: Saturday, 6 a.m.
- Worst day to leave: Thursday, 4 :30 p.m.
- Best day to return: Tuesday, 6 a.m.
- Worst day to return: Sunday, 4 p.m.
If you plan on leaving town on Friday, May 24 you’ll likely be caught in traffic, according to INRIX.
Trevor Reed, transportation analyst at INRIX, said in a statement that he traffic surge starts days before the weekend. “Travelers should anticipate delays to start on Wednesday and continue through Memorial Day. Our advice to drivers is to avoid the morning and evening commuting times or plan alternate routes.”
Memorial Day in ATL: Best time to visit your favorite businesses and places
So Atlantans can properly plan and avoid long lines and crazy foot traffic, here’s a look at when some of the most popular places searched for in Google Maps tend to be the most crowded:
- Grocery Store: Last-minute shoppers storm grocery stores on Friday afternoon.
- Liquor Store: Visits peak on Friday afternoon as people start stocking up for the festivities.
- Movie Theater: Friday evening is a popular time to head to the movies.
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This is one of those weekends in Atlanta that they warn you about: Good food, live music, sports and parties are everywhere. There are so many things to do in Atlanta this weekend, it’s hard to keep up, but let’s try, shall we?
Things to do in Atlanta this week
Things to do in Atlanta this weekend include parties, conventions, comedians concerts, spring festivals and much, much more.
This week’s best bets:
Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park
Atlanta Caribbean Festival
Things to do in Atlanta on Tuesday, May 21
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Community Blood Drive10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Georgia World Congress Center
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Library on the Lawn10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
Things to do in Atlanta on Wednesday, May 22
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Adult Recess11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / The Home Depot Backyard
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Live from Woodruff Park: Churchill Grounds Quartet5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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Library on the Lawn
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10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
Argentina Festival — May 21 – 26, 2019
Enjoy the best food, music, and dance of Argentina at the Argentina Food, Wine and Culture Festival
Things to do in Atlanta on Thursday, May 23
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Scott Pelley – “Truth Worth Telling”7:00 p.m. / Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
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Bakugan at MomoConGeorgia World Congress Center
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Peachtree Center Green Market11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Starting Thursday: Momocon Atlanta
Things to do in Atlanta on Friday, May 24
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Dream vs. Wings7:30 p.m. / State Farm Arena
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MomoCon Night7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / Georgia Aquarium
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Bakugan at MomoConGeorgia World Congress Center
NBA Star Lou Williams Memorial Weekend Kickoff at Opium
NBA baller Lou Williams will be in the house at Club Opium this weekend. See more.
Things to do in Atlanta on Saturday, May 25
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Summer Bash11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Yoga in the Park9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. / Woodruff Park
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Bakugan at MomoConGeorgia World Congress Center
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Brew at the Zoo5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. / Zoo Atlanta
Memorial Day weekend party
Things to do in Atlanta on Sunday, May 26
- Bakugan at MomoCon — Georgia World Congress Center
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Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Actionthrough 5/27/2019 / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Murder Impossible: NiteFort Editionthrough 7/31/2019 / Agatha’s “A Taste of Mystery” Dinner Theatre
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Historic Downtown Architecture Audio Tour by American Institute of Architects
Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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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This is one of those weekends in Atlanta that they warn you about: Good food, live music, sports and parties are everywhere. There are so many things to do in Atlanta this weekend, it’s hard to keep up, but let’s try, shall we?
Things to do in Atlanta this week
Things to do in Atlanta this weekend include parties, conventions, comedians concerts, spring festivals and much, much more.
This weekend’s best bets
Shaky Beats: Late Night Shows ft. Chris Lake
Shaky Beats presents Late Night Shows on Saturday, May 11 at Ravine, 1021 Peachtree Street. Check it out.
Michelle Obama comes to ATL
Family Fest at Piedmont Park
The Keller Williams Family Fest takes place May 11th 12pm – 4pm. It will be held at Piedmont Park Park in the Parking Deck. Join the party between the Swimming Pool and Tennis Courts! See more.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama visits Atlanta in support of her book. The event, “Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama, will be packed.
“Barbecue Nation.” Through Sept. 29. $9-$21.50. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta. 404-814-4000, atlantahistorycenter.com.
Georgia Renaissance Festival. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day. Through June 2. $20-$24; $10-$12 ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger. 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn. 770-964-8575, garenfest.com.
Things to do on Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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Atlanta United FC vs. Toronto FC7:00 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Dr. Sandro Galea – “Well: What We Need to Talk About When We Talk About Health”7:00 p.m. / Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
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Live from Woodruff Park: Beverly Watkins5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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Yoga by the Water6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. / Georgia Aquarium
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Library on the Lawn10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park’
Things to do on Thursday, May 9, 2019
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IllumineMay 9 and May 12: 7pm to 9:30pm; May 10 and May 11: 7pm to 10:30pm / Oakland Cemetery
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Peachtree Center Green Market11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Things to do on Friday, May 10, 2019
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Awoken6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. / Center for Civil and Human Rights
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IllumineMay 9 and May 12: 7pm to 9:30pm; May 10 and May 11: 7pm to 10:30pm / Oakland Cemetery
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The Cult8:00 p.m. / Tabernacle
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8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / The Balzer Theater at Herren’s
Things to do on Saturday, May 11, 2019
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Eddie Izzard8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / The Fox Theatre
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IllumineMay 9 and May 12: 7pm to 9:30pm; May 10 and May 11: 7pm to 10:30pm / Oakland Cemetery
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Michelle Obama7:00 p.m. / State Farm Arena
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Yoga in the Park9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. / Woodruff Park
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Rocktopia8:00 p.m. / Tabernacle
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Sweet Auburn Springfest11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. / Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. SE
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The Modern Atlanta Dance (MAD) Festival8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / The Balzer Theater at Herren’s’
DENIECE WILLIAMS w/ Special Guest Tony Terry
Mothers Day Weekend Concert! St, James Live!
Fri. May 10th & Sat. May11th – 2 BIG SHOWS! – 8:00 PM
DOORS: 6:00PM – SHOW – 8:00PM
VIP MEET & GREET- 6:30PM
3220 Butner Road
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 254-3561
stjamesliveatl.comThings to do on Sunday, May 12, 2019
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Atlanta United FC vs. Orlando City SC2:30 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Hall of Fame!10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / College Football Hall Of Fame
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IllumineMay 9 and May 12: 7pm to 9:30pm; May 10 and May 11: 7pm to 10:30pm / Oakland Cemetery
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Mother’s Day Brunch at Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. / Omni Hotel at CNN Center
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Mother’s Day Celebration11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Marianas Trench7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. / Masquerade
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Sweet Auburn Springfest11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. / Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. SE
These events are just among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
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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Post Meridiem, Georgia’s first canned cocktail, can now be purchased in metro Atlanta stores after the product’s recent entry into the local market.
The ready-to-drink cocktail means that you can enjoy bar-quality drinks in the comfort of your own home. Post Meridiem’s inaugural line of drinks is sure to leave area bars shaken and stirred.
Post Meridiem introduces canned cocktails to metro Atlanta
Post Meridiem’s blending house and canning line is located in Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood at 1303 Logan Circle NW. Products become available from 12:01 to 4 p.m. on Fridays.
The initial lineup of classic cocktails includes The Real Lime Juice Margarita, The Double Old Fashioned, The Hemingway Daiquiri, The 1944 Mai Tai and The Lemongrass Vodka Gimlet.“We decided it’s time ready-to-drink cocktails were made with real ingredients at the right proportions. We are especially proud to be the only canned pre-mixed cocktail using 100% real juice,” said Andrew Rodbell, Co-Founder of Post Meridiem. “Our vision is to make real ingredient cocktails as convenient and effortless as beer and wine.”
The Post Meridiem Spirit Co. line includes:
The Real Lime Juice MARGARITA
27.5% ALC/VOL, 55 Proof
1 2/3oz Silver Tequila
1 oz Orange Curacao
3/4oz 100% Real Lime Juice
The Double OLD FASHIONED
37% ALC/VOL, 74 Proof
3 oz Straight Bourbon Whiskey
4 Dashes Blend of Three Bitters
1/3 oz Demerara Syrup
Orange Zest Oil
The Hemingway DAIQUIRI
27% ALC/VOL, 54 Proof
2 oz Silver & West Indies Rums
1/3 oz Italian Maraschino Liqueur
2/3 oz 100% Real Lime Juice
1/3 oz Cane Sugar Syrup
The 1944 MAI TAI
23.5% ALC/VOL, 47 Proof
1 1/2 oz Blend of Caribbean Rums
3/4 oz 100% Real Lime Juice
2/3 oz Orange Curacao
1/2 oz Almond Orgeat
The Lemongrass VODKA GIMLET
25% ALC/VOL, 50 Proof
2 oz Vodka
2/3 oz 100 % Real Lime Juice
2/3 oz Cane Sugar Syrup
Lemongrass Oil
For more information, visit www.PostMeridiemSpirits.
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Post Meridiem, Georgia’s first canned cocktail, can now be purchased in metro Atlanta stores after the product’s recent entry into the local market.
The ready-to-drink cocktail means that you can enjoy bar-quality drinks in the comfort of your own home. Post Meridiem’s inaugural line of drinks is sure to leave area bars shaken and stirred.
Post Meridiem introduces canned cocktails to metro Atlanta
Post Meridiem’s blending house and canning line is located in Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood at 1303 Logan Circle NW. Products become available from 12:01 to 4 p.m. on Fridays.
The initial lineup of classic cocktails includes The Real Lime Juice Margarita, The Double Old Fashioned, The Hemingway Daiquiri, The 1944 Mai Tai and The Lemongrass Vodka Gimlet.“We decided it’s time ready-to-drink cocktails were made with real ingredients at the right proportions. We are especially proud to be the only canned pre-mixed cocktail using 100% real juice,” said Andrew Rodbell, Co-Founder of Post Meridiem. “Our vision is to make real ingredient cocktails as convenient and effortless as beer and wine.”
The Post Meridiem Spirit Co. line includes:
The Real Lime Juice MARGARITA
27.5% ALC/VOL, 55 Proof
1 2/3oz Silver Tequila
1 oz Orange Curacao
3/4oz 100% Real Lime Juice
The Double OLD FASHIONED
37% ALC/VOL, 74 Proof
3 oz Straight Bourbon Whiskey
4 Dashes Blend of Three Bitters
1/3 oz Demerara Syrup
Orange Zest Oil
The Hemingway DAIQUIRI
27% ALC/VOL, 54 Proof
2 oz Silver & West Indies Rums
1/3 oz Italian Maraschino Liqueur
2/3 oz 100% Real Lime Juice
1/3 oz Cane Sugar Syrup
The 1944 MAI TAI
23.5% ALC/VOL, 47 Proof
1 1/2 oz Blend of Caribbean Rums
3/4 oz 100% Real Lime Juice
2/3 oz Orange Curacao
1/2 oz Almond Orgeat
The Lemongrass VODKA GIMLET
25% ALC/VOL, 50 Proof
2 oz Vodka
2/3 oz 100 % Real Lime Juice
2/3 oz Cane Sugar Syrup
Lemongrass Oil
For more information, visit www.PostMeridiemSpirits.com
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Hosted by the Greater Atlanta Rose Society, the 62nd Atlanta Rose Show in Day Hall takes place on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12.
The Atlanta Rose Show will feature cut-flower roses of every variety and color. It will also have consulting rosarians on hand to answer rose-related questions during the event.
Atlanta Rose Show: What you need to know
The Atlanta Rose Show will take place at Atlanta Botanical Garden 1345 Piedmont Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30309.
Time: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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Come listen to soulful music in one of Atlanta’s best venues as “An Evening Under The Stars Feat. Anthony Hamilton And Friends” comes to Wolf Creek Amphitheater.The concert is Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 7 PM In Atlanta. Here’s what you need to know about the performance.Wolf Creek Amphitheater is located at 3025 Merk Rd SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30349.How much are tickets?
The cost of admission is from $64 – $134. Get tickets here.Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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India Irie is bringing her Worthy Tour to Atlanta on Friday, May 3, 2019. Unfortunately (for us), the concert is sold out and there are no more tickets.
Irie will perform with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Midtown. Irie got her start at Atlanta’s Apache Cafe in the 1990s.
After Atlanta, Irie travels to Charleston, South Carolina for a concert on Monday, May 9.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com you might like:
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India Irie is bringing her Worthy Tour to Atlanta on Friday, May 3, 2019. Unfortunately (for us), the concert is sold out and there are no more tickets.
Irie will perform with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Midtown. Irie got her start at Atlanta’s Apache Cafe in the 1990s.
After Atlanta, Irie travels to Charleston, South Carolina for a concert on Monday, May 9.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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- Here are the REALLY FUN things to do in Atlanta
- Check out these FREE events in Atlanta
- Feeling adventurous? Here are some outdoorsy things to do in ATL
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