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Rapper-actor-movie-and-TV star 50 Cents aka Curtis Jackson is set to appear at Atlanta’s Gold Room nightclub on Friday, August 31, 2018.
The celebrity visits Atlanta amid unprecedented attention for his TV show “Power,” which appears on the Stars Network. Here’s how to see 50 Cent in Atlanta:
50 Cent to be at the Gold Room in Atlanta
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The 9th annual BronzeLens Film Festival ended triumphantly Sunday with screenings to the very end. Over the course of five days, movie fans, celebrities and personalities converged on the Marriott Marquis and other venues in Atlanta.Filmmakers far and wide came out to show support as well as have their productions screened to live audiences.The films featured a wide array of movies about different cultures, viewpoints and ethnicities, highlighting a widespread diaspora of global filmmakers.BronzeLens Film Festival opens in Atlanta
With hundreds of actors, producers and filmmakers in tow, the film festival’s big winner was “Jinn,” which won the Best Film Award at the event. “Jinn” is a Muslim-centered movie about a teen who rebels against her mother’s newfound faith of Islam.“This is a story that was many years in the making,” “Jinn” filmmaker Nijla Mu’min told the crowd. “I grew up in a very vibrant African-American Muslim community in Oakland. My father and my mother really helped to immerse me in that community and I never saw textured, complicated images of those people in media.”
On the festival’s final night, another film, “United Skates” made its Atlanta premiere to rousing applause and fanfare. The film was produced and directed by Dyana Winkler and Tina Brown. Winkler told the crowd that during the four+ years it took to produce the documentary, she learned the secret sauce of stopping some of the nation’s top roller rinks from closing: Zoning.Winkler said when she originally delved into doing interviews for the documentary she discovered that was culturally important to Americans, but especially to African-Americans. “When I saw what the narrative was, I didn’t want to do the film. I thought it was a great story, a story that needed to be told, but not by me, by an African-American.”She said the skating community pushed her to continue the project, which turned into a labor of love and enamored her to people all around the country.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2ExXMi06coAnother fan favorite was “Canal Street,” which features an all-star cast including Mekhi Phifer, Mykelti Williamson, Lance Reddick and Jon Seda.The film is a modern-day thriller telling the story of a teen, Kholi Styles, trying to get by in an unwelcoming new world. After the mysterious death of a classmate, all eyes fall on Kholi, the new kid at his high school. It’s up to his father, Jackie Styles, an up-and-coming lawyer from the slums of Chicago, to defend his son in court and battle an outraged public before time runs out. Jackie fights to keep his faith and prove his son is not the monster the world has made him out to be.https://vimeo.com/223838829There were several top-notch black films screening at this year’s event.
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ech Divas will learn how to use Unity3D, an industry standard game development platform, to develop a simple Virtual Reality experience. They will use code to bring their experience to life.
All BGC events are geared towards introducing participants to the technological universe and encouraging them to pursue careers as Tech Creators and Entrepreneurs. This event is intended for girls ages 7-17. No prior computing experience is necessary.
Check-in begins at 9:00 AM.
The event starts promptly at 10:00 AM. Participants do not need to bring their laptops. Lunch will be provided.Registration:
IMPORTANT: Once you register for this event please complete the online student profile forms and emergency contact forms which can be found at this link on our website: http://www.blackgirlscode.com/parents.html.
Please bring signed copies of these forms to the event.Scholarships:
Space is limited, so sign up soon to secure your spot! Limited scholarships are available by applying here: http://bit.ly/BGCScholarshipsVolunteer:
Want to help out? We are in need of VOLUNTEERS! Signup for a specific role & time http://blackgirlscode.ivolunteer.com/bgcatlvr_018Make sure you have filled out a Volunteer Registration Form.
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z came to Atlanta this past weekend for two dates of their OTRII tour and the most headline-grabbing event was when a fan rushed the stage. Viral video from the incident shows a fan casually jumping on the stage and quickly getting to Beyoncé and Jay-Z concerts are on August, Saturday, 25.The video shows a commotion as dancers run to the singers’ aid and what looks like a beatdown commences. Nobody was reported to be hurt or injured during the incident, which came while the duo were performing their Migos-flavored hit “Ape S–t.”Fan video of the incident circulated on social media, minutes after it occurred and there was immediate uncertainty as to whether either singer was actually contacted by the wayward fan.https://youtu.be/3h8Iq55V1ssThe OTR2 publicity team released the following statement: “At the end of last night’s show we had an intoxicated male fan enter the stage. At this point we had a controlled evacuation of all crew on the stage in order to safely diffuse the situation. We are happy to confirm that nobody was hurt during the incident, and Mr. & Mrs. Carter are choosing not to press charges against the individual.”
The man was given a citation for disorderly conduct but the Atlanta Police Department later charged him with simple battery. Her is APD’s statement on the incident:
“As the Jay-Z and Beyonce concert was ending late Saturday night, a man later identified as Anthony Charles Thomas Maxwell (age 26) ran onto the stage and approached Jay-Z. He was quickly stopped by people who were with the performer. Atlanta Police arrived and issued the man a citation for disorderly conduct and released him. At the time, there was no evidence Maxwell had made contact with Jay-Z. Upon later investigation, officers were able to gather evidence showing Maxwell had, in fact, made contact with Jay-Z. APD has subsequently secured warrants to add additional charges of simple battery. Maxwell was treated for minor injuries on scene sustained when people around Jay-Z stopped him from further contact with the performer.”
On Sunday, August 26, 2018, doing the same scenario as Bey and Jay walk off the stage, Beyonce playfully does a karate kick, letting Atlanta know that she’s ready this time. LOL.https://twitter.com/JBinAV/status/1033958790826094592The Carters also took the time this weekend to announce a new scholarship program that will award one exceptional senior high school student, with financial needs, 100K to put toward their enrollment in a college or university for the academic year 2018-2019. An Atlanta student has already been chosen to benefit.Before the festivities on each day one restaurant catered to Behive fans. Molly B’s hosted an all-inclusive, pre-concert cocktail party at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.From 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. before each concert, ticket holders took advantage of a high-energy reception where for $80 per person they could nosh on a mouthwatering menu featuring an array of passed appetizers including Pimento Cheese Hushpuppies, Spanakopita and signature Fried Chicken Wings along with food action stations featuring Shrimp Cocktail, Oysters on the Half Shell, Lobster Salad and much more. Specialty cocktails and select wine and beers were also included.What To Do In Atlanta
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The Atlanta Dream fought and clawed but fell short Sunday afternoon in game one of their semifinals match-up against the Washington Mystics in the WNBA playoffs. Washington beat Atlanta 87-84 in front of a big crowd at McCamish Pavilion in Midtown Atlanta.
The Mystics, led by Elena Delle Donne down low, pulled away in the second quarter and basically held even against a surging Dream team in the second half. Donne finished with a game-high 32 points and 13 rebound. Teammate Ariel Atkins added 15 points.
”My teammates have trust in me in those situations to attack and try to make the right read,” Delle Donne was quoted as saying. ”I was flowing today, so they kind of just ran the offense through me. I just had to make reads or attack.”
Atlanta was led by Elizabeth Williams, who finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds. Tiffany Hayes only knocked down one of five three-point attempts for Atlanta, whose biggest deficit was 15 points.
The Dream were clearly missing Angel McCoughtry, who is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury earlier this month.
Game 2 of the semifinals resumes Tuesday night at McCamish Pavilion, where the Dream hope a sold-out arena can hype them up for the win.
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The second full day of the BronzeLens Film Festival saw actors, media personalities and film and TV producers share their knowledge with thousands at the Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta. Friday’s programming consisted mainly of panels and workshops, but also an all-star luncheon.
The Women SuperStars Luncheon presented by BETHER feted several media stars and industry titans, such as Ayoka Chenzira, film producer who works as a division chair at nearby Spelman College. Chenzira was presented with the Catalyst Superstar Award for being a pioneer in independent film and animation.
BronzeLens Film Festival shines light on women filmmakers
“I’m interested in narrative and color and texture. I’m interested in new camera angles and I’m interested in foregrounding the incredible stories of women of color,” she said on stage.
The music in film workshop elaborated on how the tunes you select for your film oftentimes set the mood of the audience — as well as stakeholders who are asked to financially support it.
Screenings continued as well. “Let My People Vote” was met with a warm reception. “Voter suppression is a real thing in this country,” director Gilda Brasch told an audience.
Let My People Vote! An impactful film exploring voter suppression in Florida! Director Gilda Brasch breaks down the very intentional filming process! #BLFF18 pic.twitter.com/5mRIc3Mysv
— BronzeLens Film Fest (@BronzeLens) August 25, 2018
In the evening, festival-goers got to see an exclusive screening of “The Bobby Brown Story” at the Georgia-Pacific Auditorium.
BounceTV executive Roger Bob also spoke to attendees about being ready when your production gains momentum with viewers and the industry.
See Bronzelens Film Festival 2018 full schedule of events
The day before, festival-goers got to screen “Jinn,” the Muslim-center movie starring Zoe Renee. The film’s creator shed light on what inspired her to make the film, which has been recognized by the Sun Dance Film Festival among other accolades.
“This is a story that was many years in the making,” “Jinn” filmmaker Nijla Mu’min told the crowd. “I grew up in a very vibrant African-American Muslim community in Oakland. My father and my mother really helped to immerse me in that community and I never saw textured, complicated images of those people in media.”
here are several top-notch black films screening at this year’s event. But Atlanta is packed with activities and events this weekend. See some of our top picks here.
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The Grammy Museum is celebrating one of Atlanta’s music icons. Super producer and TV star Jermaine Dupri will get an exhibit called “Jermaine Dupri & So So Def: 25 Years of Elevating Culture,” which will explore his legacy in Atlanta.
The exhibit will examine the legacy of Dupri and the rise and influence of Atlanta’s hip-hop and R&B scene. The exhibit will open on Sept. 20, 2018, when Dupri discusses his distinguished career at the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Theater as part of the Museum’s “An Evening With” program moderated by Grammy Museum Artistic Director Scott Goldman.
The exhibit will run through March 2019.
Dupri is set to launch the So So Def Cultural Currency tour with Xscape, Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Bow Wow, Anthony Hamilton, Bone Crusher, Youngbloodz, Dem Franchize Boyz and J-Kwon.
Dupri recently appeared on Atlanta radio’s V-103, where he dished on the tour, the mogul life and his favorite city. He said that he has been a vegan for 12 years after gorging on Waffle House and Yasims on Old National Highway in ATL.
Dupri’s tour will be at Philips Arena, which is his first time performing there. “People said I should have done Philips [Arena] before but being from Atlanta, I wanted to do the Fox [Theatre],” he says.
“The money is a lot bigger and there is a lot more money to be made with steaming,” he said. “You have so many different outlets to make money now. ‘Meet me at Tower Records,” was all we could say back in the day,” he said. Now, he said outlets like Tidal and Apple Music have changed the game.
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On opening night of the 2018 BronzeLens Film Festival, movie lovers were treated to a feast of the senses with a series of independent films. About 70 people crammed into an intimate screening room at the Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta for the event, dubbed “All Shorts, All Night,” which was hosted by BET Networks.The matriarch for the evening was Atlanta film maven Khalimah Gaston, the creator of Screening Room ATL.The first film shown “Black Korea,” delves into domestic abuse and plight of Korean women who married African-American soldiers in the aftermath of the Korean War.Set in the 1980s, the film follows two children who are dropped off at the home of their grandmother on the Southside of Chicago.Shot in Atlanta, the film stars actors Jason Weaver, Jenne Kang, Erica Watson and Bella Gill, the daughter of the movie’s creator, Patti Kim Gill. It is the elder Gill’s life that was the inspiration for the film. Her Korean mother left her at her grandmother’s home in Chicago when she was just a child.
The screening was well represented by the movie’s makers. In addition to Gill, producer and casting director Genia Nooks was there as well.Bolstering the film screenings this year is BronzeLens’ freshly minted status as an Academy Awards qualifying festival for short films.Other films that will be screened during the week include select st “Jinn,” a short featuring Zoe Renee of “The Quad,” with Simone Missick from “Luke Cage”; “Isoken,” the Nigerian romantic comedy and the Atlanta-filmed BET miniseries “The Bobby Brown Story.”
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Join Circus Combustus on a tale of transformation and reclamation. Follow Gene, our great Vaudeville star, as he moves through life and the afterlife, where he will encounter the ghosts of his past.
The event will be held at The Bakery, 825 Warner Street Southwest Atlanta, GA 30310.
Join Gene through his struggles with romantic longing, competition and his family of origin. The tale of Gene’s past, present and future will be expressed through aerial performance, fire spinning, dance and original music. With a story based on the Tibetan Book of the Dead and told through a Vaudeville setting, you will not be disappointed in the wake of this spectacle. Let us dazzle you with our stripes and glitz.
Friday, September 14th – $20 Presale / $25 at the door
Saturday, September 15th – $25 Presale/ $30 at the door
Sunday, September 16th – $20 Presale/ $25 at the doorLimited number of VIP tickets available
4 top table with excellent view. Includes 2 Bottles of Wine and Gourmet SnacksFriday, September 14th $200
Saturday, September 15th $230
Sunday, September 16th $200Doors open at 8pm, show at 9pm
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The rooftop of Ponce City Market is quickly becoming the place to be this summer. On Friday, September 7, 2018, you’ll see why. Press Play will take place at RFD Social – The Roof @ Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30308
Husband and wife duo, spoken word poet Amena Brown and DJ Opdiggy are teaming up for a new event series Press Play: an evening of drinks, poetry, comedy, and music.
Kickoff your Friday night on the Rooftop at Ponce City Market for a night of laughter, libations, poetry and deejaying inside RFD Social.
This month’s featured artists are comedian David Perdue (recently featured on OWN’s Love Is_____) and singer/songwriter and YouTube music sensation Jennifer Chung.
Get advanced tix before they are gone! Your ticket also gives you access to Skyline Park and 9 Mile Station.
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