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Poet and American matriarch Maya Angelou wielded the written and spoken word like no other. Now those inspiring sentiments will be sprinkled on your favorite things. Caged Bird Legacy LLC, African American Expressions is debuting several products in Atlanta next week with Angelou’s imprint on them.
Fans will be able to buy “Still I Rise” calendars, journals, tote bags and all kinds of home décor, including first ever Christmas card with words from Dr. Angelou’s “Amazing Peace” poem.
“Legacy is so important,” said Greg Perkins, CEO of AAE. “Dr. Angelou empowered so many with her words of love, courage, and hope. With that in mind we created a line of products that not only reflected the beauty of her remarkable spirit, but products that allow everyone the chance to give that special someone the gift of her words.”
The products will soon be in stores around the nation, but for now African American Expressions will be offering a sneak peek at the full line of Dr. Angelou products, as well as over 100 additional new products at the America’s Mart in Atlanta, from July 10-16.
You can visit there in person, or go online to www.black-cards.com. The website will be updated with the products available for pre-order.
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Music artist H.E.R. is the newest addition for Atlanta’s ONE Musicfest slated for this fall. The two-day music festival slated for Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9 in the city’s Central Park will feature a who’s who among music greats.
With H.E.R. in the fold, the ONE Musicfest lineup so far is Nas, Cardi B, Miguel, T.I., Jeezy, Big Sean, Kelis, Brandy, August Greene, Big KRIT, George Clinton & Parliament and more.
Billed as one of the nation’s “Can’t Miss Festivals,” ONE Musicfest is in its ninth year with a first-ever weekend of high-energy performances and unique cultural experiences. More than 20,000 people attended last year and even more are expected this year.
H.E.R. aka Gabriella ‘Gabi’ Wilson,hails from Vallejo, California. Her most recent single, “Focus,” is making major noise. She also has a new album about to drop.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj9y5xkHZaU -
The hot chicken wars are literally heating up in Atlanta, Hattie B’s is slated to come to the city. Its doors are slated to open on July 12, according to news reports.
The restaurant is owned and run by the Bishop family out of Tennessee, specifically Nick Bishop Sr. and his son Nick Bishop Jr. The duo plan to open shop in what was formerly a Philips gas station smack-dab in the middle of Little 5 Points in MIdtown Atlanta.
New Atlanta restaurant opening: Hattie B’s
”We gravitate to unique buildings, often with a history, where we can express our brand and create an entertaining dining experience,” Bishop, Jr. told Eater. “We have an appreciation for historic buildings; especially these days as many are torn down. It takes time when you’re renovating a historic structure because you want to honor the history of the building while modernizing it and making it into a restaurant.”
If you know anything about Hattie B’s, you know that their chicken comes in tiers, or should we say, tears, due to the spiciness!
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Held at a private location, this dinner event is one you don’t want to miss. Please join celebrity Chef Kardea Brown as she celebrates three successful years of The New Gullah Supper Club!
There will be a signature drink served, samples of the new summer menu, and much more.
Festivities begin at 7:00 pm and will run until 10 on Sat, August 4, 2018.
As always the event location will be disclosed to ticket holders only.
Ticket holders will receive an email containing the event location 24 hours prior to the event time.
Dress code is “festive”.
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Producers for the Fox TV series “The Gifted” are looking to cast new faces as mutants on Tuesday, July 2, 2018, AtlantaFi has learned.
“The Gifted” is a science fiction / fantasy series rooted in the X-Men pantheon. The show is about a group of young people discovered to be mutants.
The series stars Stephen Moyer, Amy Acker Sean Teale, Jamie Chung, Coby Bell, Emma Dumont, Blair Redford, Natalie Alyn Lind, and Percy Hynes White.
The Gifted Casting Call In Atlanta
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**SEEKING MUTANTS**
HEAVEN (SEASON 2)
Work: Tuesday 7/2
Location: Atlanta
Rate: $88/10
Role: Bystanders
MUST BE REGISTERED WITH CENTRAL CASTING!- Diner Patrons: Men and Women, over the age of 18, no visible tattoos, to work WITH or WITHOUT your car. No red, white, or black vehicles. Cars must be in good condition.
- Waitress: Women, over the age of 18. No visible tattoos.
- Bartender: Men, over the age of 18. Must be willing to be clean shaven. No visible tattoos.
- Hospital Staff: Men and Women, over the age of 18, no visible tattoos. Think Admin, Nurse, and Doctor types.
- Men, over the age of 18, ~5’10”-6’1”, max waist size 38 to fit uniform. Must be willing to be clean shaven. No visible tattoos. Must be available both days.
- SPFX MUTANTS: Now casting for MEN & WOMEN over the age of 18, any ethnicity, to portray mutants. No visible tattoos. MUST be comfortable with prosthetics and SPFX makeup (no skin allergies or sensitivities whatsoever). Men MUST be clean shaven or willing to shave their face.
If this is you, please send an email to Heaven@CentralCasting.com with “BYSTANDERS” in the subject line.
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The new Facebook Watch series “Queen America” casting in Atlanta for assorted roles, including photographers. They’re looking to shoot on July 4 in Jonesboro, according to the casting call.
The series, which stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, was created by Meaghan Oppenheimer (Fear the Walking Dead), “Queen America” is about a pageant coach who finds a young girl who has resisted other people’s worthwhile intentions to mold her into the next Miss America. Zeta-Jones plays Vicki Ellis, the coach tasked with mentoring Samantha Stone.
Facebook Watch’s ‘Queen America’ Casting In Atlanta
The show is produced by wiip (word.idea.imagination.production), a company run by former ABC Entertainment Group president Paul Lee. Bruna Papandrea’s imprint Made Up Stories, will serve as co-studio partner.
Here is what producers are looking for:
Filming on Wednesday, July 4:
Work: Tuesday 7.4
Rate: $75/8 + $5 Camera Bump
Location: Jonesboro, GAPhotographer w/ Gear: Men or Woman ages late 20’s-50’s to work with their own photography camera equipment. All ethnicity. Please either attach a photo or list the camera/camera equipment you own.
If this is you please submit a clear photo(s), name, number and sizes to QUEENAMERICA@CENTRALCASTING.COM
Please put “PHOTOGRAPHER” in the subject line
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When Drake name-dropped Chef Curry, who knew he was talmbout her??? But he was. Ayesha Curry and the producer of MasterChef are searching in Atlanta and other cities for talented families of three or more to go head-to-head in cooking challenges inspired by real home cooking and family food traditions.
If you think Grandma’s chitlins will make you slap somebody’s mama (not yours) then this show is for you. Families that are chosen get to compete for $100,000.
Speaking of Chef Curry, Ayesha Curry will be the host and executive producer.
Here are the details:
All family members must be at least 18 years old by October 1, 2018, and legal U.S. residents. See the website for eligibility requirements.
See this flyer on how to apply:
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The High Museum in Midtown Atlanta is one of the most slept-on after-hours spots in the city. On a given Friday night, it can be absolutely lit with partiers and cocktails flowing and live music to sway to.
On the first Friday of July, The High is throwing a tea party in honor of their Winnie-the-Pooh exhibition, and you’re invited!
Enjoy live music, honey-inspired cocktails, Drag Queen Story Time with Miss Terra Cotta Sugarbaker of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, tea-blending workshops with Homestead Atlanta, and much more.
The High Museum is located at 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30309.
The event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Temperatures outside are expected to be around 72 degrees. PERF!
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As a musical preview to One Musicfest, the popular festival has teamed with BMI to give an exclusive ATL crowd a glimpse of what’s in store.
One Musicfest comes to the city in September with tons of hot artists scheduled to perform. The lineup so far is Nas, Cardi B, Miguel, T.I., Jeezy, Big Sean, Kelis, Brandy, August Greene, Big KRIT, George Clinton & Parliament and more.
This week though is “The Warm-Up”
Thursday, June 28th 2018
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Deep End
621 North Ave.
Atlanta, GA. 30308
BMI & ONE Musicfest present “The Warm-Up” Series.
With so much dope & new talent bubbling, BMI & OMF have joined forces to showcase some “newer” talent on the rise.Make sure to join us next Thursday at Deep End.
+ Complimentary Deep Eddy Cocktails from 8pm to 9pm
+ OMF2018 Ticket Give Away
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If you’re down for some Teddy Riley, Bell Biv DeVoe, Keith Sweat and the likes of the Return of the Mack, then you’re going to love what’s going on in Buckhead in early July.
R&B Only is a music event that will have the theater at 3110 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta on full tilt. Presented by Colors Worldwide, the R&B Only World Tour brings some of your favorite and most soulful music to a stage near you.
Music from DJ Prinz and Jabari is surely to have the crowd on its feet.