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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
@
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
+ Full Dining Menu will be available -
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.
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Arches Brewing in Hapeville is debuting some new suds just in time for Independence Day. This one is Arches’ fourth year-round can — Mexican Empire.
This Vienna lager is known for its light malty flavor profile and is now our second lager offered in cans. It will debut at the brewery and in the Atlanta market Thursday, 6/28. This clean, flavorful easy-drinker is a nice complement to these warm Summer temps. Swing by and stock up for July 4th weekend!
Arches is known for frequent events at its brewery located at 3361 Dogwood Dr. Check out events like Move & Brew and more.
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On July 1, 2018, Georgia is set to enact a new law that would make it a crime for motorists to hold their cell phones in their hands. Recent statistics show that nearly 70% of traffic accidents in the state are due to distracted drivers mostly using cell phones.
As a public service, here’s what’s allowed and not allowed under the Hands-Free Georgia Act, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Not Allowed
*Holding or supporting, with any part of the body, a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device (for example, an iPod).
*Writing, sending or reading any text-based communication, including a text message, instant message, e-mail or internet data while holding your device.
*Watching a video or movie other than watching data related to the navigation of your vehicle (i.e., your mapping app or GPS screen).
*Recording a video.
Allowed
*Speaking or texting while using hands-free technology.
*Using a GPS system or mapping app.
*Wearing and using a smart watch.
*Using an earpiece to talk on the phone.
*Using radios, CB radios, CB radio hybrids, commercial two-way radios, subscription-based emergency communication devices, prescribed medical devices, amateur or ham radios and “in-vehicle security, navigation or remote diagnostics” systems.
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Mouth-watering lobster rolls, tacos, tots and more are on the menu at one of Atlanta’s newest restaurants, Cousins Maine Lobster at Lenox Square mall. The long anticipated restaurant is officially open for business. The Atlanta location joins other Southern eateries in Nashville and Raleigh.
Cousins Maine Lobster is located at 3393 Peachtree Rd NE #3052, Atlanta, GA 30326.
Here are some hits from the Cousins Main Lobster menu
The menu for the Atlanta location is a bit different from the others. Some of the mainstays are:
The company boasts that it was started like a Silicon Valley tech company. “In 2011, as Father Winter deposited snow on Boston, Jim made the trek out to Los Angeles to visit Sabin, for some vitamin D and to reconnect with Sabin. Over an afternoon of playing NHL ‘94, a game they began playing in Maine when it was released and still played on a daily basis in the CML offices 20 years later, the Cousins discussed business opportunities.”
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Malts & Vaults Tour is returning to Oakland Cemetery on Sat July, 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. $16. Meet some of the city’s earliest brewers and barkeeps who are buried at Oakland and discover the suds-related symbology found throughout the cemetery.
Get a taste of Atlanta beer history at Malts & Vaults of Oakland. Meet some of the city’s earliest brewers and barkeeps who are buried at Oakland Cemetery, and discover the suds-related symbology found throughout the cemetery.
After the tour, attendees are invited to partake in a beer tasting provided by a local brewing company. Sampling only available to adults 21+ with valid ID.
Malts & Vaults of Oakland is available with advance ticketing only, and space is limited. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 29 at 9:00 am on Freshtix.com.
Ticket Prices:
Adults: $16
Students and seniors 65+ (with valid ID): $10
Historic Oakland Foundation members: $6
(HOF Membership will be verified at check-in)Ron Smith and Mary O. Boyle, authors of Atlanta Beer: A Heady History of Brewing in the Hub of the South and Prohibition in Atlanta, will be on hand to sign copies of their books. All ticket holders will enjoy a 10 percent discount on these books and all items in the Museum Shop.
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If you’re an Atlanta fan, you know that rapper T.I. is one of the home team’s biggest supporters. Yet this past weekend, the “Family Hustle” artist made this thoughts plan about supporting the Falcons and by extension the National Football League.
During a discussion at an event associated with the BET Awards, T.I. told sports journalist Jemele Hill that he won’t be riding with the Falcons this year – at least his dollars won’t.
On Monday, he tweeted: “Blacks in America spend $1.2 Trillion a yr,with the least participation or consideration to our needs.If WE make a conscious decision not to spend with a corporation. They MUST attend to our concerns. THATS OUR SUPER POWER!!!- Ye voice.”
Much has been made about how the NFL has been blackballing one of its most recognizable players for taking a knee on the sidelines during the national anthem. That controversy has spilled off the field as advertisers have threatened to leave the NFL and team owners have introduced penalties.
With the NFL season less than 90 days away, we want to hear from you. What do you think?