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Hayley Kiyoko is coming to Atlanta this week to perform at the Buckhead Theatre. The former child actor who appeared in Nickelodeon and the Disney Channel, will bring her pop music to Atlanta on Friday, May 11.
Hayley Kiyoko Comes To Buckhead Theatre
Kiyoko, who used to sing in the music group The Stunners, struck out on her own after the group disbanded in 2011. In the following years, Kiyoko stayed busy by performing in three solo extended plays: A Belle to Remember (2013), This Side of Paradise (2015), and Citrine(2016).
She blew up on the strength of her single “Girls Like Girls”, where she self-directed the video and sang of her love for girls. All grown up now, she told The Guardian “If I had to write that song again, I probably would make an edit on it.”
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If you thought Cinco de Mayo was the only time, Atlanta celebrated Spanish culture with feasting and fun, you’re going to learn today.
The second annual Atl Margarita + Taco fest in Old Fourth Ward Park is set for May 19 and 20. The event will have the city’s best tacos and margaritas provided by top ATL restaurants.Margarita + Taco Fest Planned For Midtown Atlanta
The festival is free for all and drink wrist bands are only $6. More than 40 taco vendors and 12 bars will be on site, so come thirsty and hungry.“It’s these neighborhood festivals that bring us together as a community,” Jim Shumake, Food-o-Rama events principal owner, told the AJC. “We come to celebrate, have fun and have a weekend of eating tacos, a favorite food for millions and billions of people.Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: TJohnson@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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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan signed the richest contract in NFL history in terms released Thursday, the team said. Ryan, or Matty Ice as he is called, will enjoy $100 million of that in guaranteed money. The five-year deal will pay him $30 million a year.
Atlanta Falcon Matt Ryan Signs NFL’s Richest Contract
Read: Atlanta Falcons 2018 schedule
“This extension was our primary focus this offseason,” said General Manager Thomas Dimitroff. “Matt has been a pillar of stability for this franchise for a decade, and it is a great feeling knowing that he will remain at our helm for six more years. Matt has proven to be a leader for this franchise on and off the field, and we are fortunate to have him as our quarterback. Matt has guided us to a decade of success that is unmatched in franchise history, but we all know there is more to be accomplished, and we are confident we can get that done with Matt.”
A 10-year NFL veteran, Ryan has passed for more yards in his first decade of playing than any other quarterback in league history. In 2016, Ryan won the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
In 2013, Ryan signed a six-year, $103.75 million contract that was due to expire after the this season.
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Julie Martin is the Agency Director for BMG Models & Talent, Atlanta. BMG is a full service model and talent agency providing premium service to its talent and esteemed clients. Begun in 1992, BMG has grown to represent over 1400 working talent globally, with locations in Chicago, Los Angeles, Orlando, Miami and New York. At BMG Model & Talent we’re passionate about what we do, and it shows.
This is a great opportunity to learn about the above industry leader, Q. & A., network with fellow artist, and gain more knowledge about what the “DFAS Way” is.
- What? Industry Talk w/ Agency Director: JULIE MARTIN
- When? SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018, 1:00pm – 2:00pm (1 hour)
- Where? DFAS ATLANTA
135 Nassau Street
2nd Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
- How to attend? RSVP here to reserve your seat.
- Justin Felder and Louis Stancil utilizes their portfolio and experience to assist upcoming actors and actresses with their expertise of the TV/Film industry. The first acting studio was established in 2010 in Hollywood, California by Dustin Felder. The second was established in New York, New York in 2017. The expansion continues to Atlanta with business partner, Louis Stancil in 2017.
Bring a pen and notepad to take notes. Please arrive in a timely manner. Seating is limited and first come, first served.
All levels welcome. Bring a friend.
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Arts at Oakland returns for the year with Golden Hour, presented by Dashboard U.S.
Celebrate at the opening party on Saturday May 19 of Oakland Cemetery’s first outdoor exhibition, Golden Hour, and its eleven installations by an impressive lineup of local and regional artists who have created site-specific works, including sound, light, and mixed media installations to reflect on the theme: The Golden Hour.
Oakland Cemetery’s Announces First-Ever Art Exhibition: ‘Golden Hour’
Join us for Golden Hour’s opening party on Saturday May 19th. In addition to the rare opportunity to explore Oakland after dark, throughout the evening you’ll be able to interact with the installations during the golden hour (sunset 8:34 p.m.), enjoy performances by DJ Ree De La Vega and cellist Okorie Johnson, hang out at the Golden Hour cafe with local food trucks and bars selling some of ATL’s finest food and beverages (including Old Fourth Distillery’s Golden Hour cocktail made with Old Fourth’s Oakland Gin).
Upgrade to a VIP ticket to attend a private VIP opening with Dashboard U.S. guest curator Oshun Layne and participating artists from 5:00-6:30 p.m., get 10% off purchases of Golden Hour prints; and access to an open bar (from 5:00-6:30 p.m.) and VIP lounge with air-conditioned inside restrooms throughout the evening. VIPs also get 25% off framing at Frame This when you show your ticket.
Ticket Prices:- Advanced General Admission: $15
- Seniors, and School and College Students: $10
- General Admission at the Gate: $20
- Seniors, School and College Students at the Gate: $15
- VIP: $50
Participating artists include Khalilah Birdsong, InKyoung Chun, Ben Coleman, Paula Cuevas, Henry Detweiler, Sara Jimenez, Eto Otitigbe, Plastic Aztecs, Ruth Stanford, Justin Rabid-eau, and Karen Tauches. Their works will be installed throughout Oakland’s Original Six Acres, North Public Grounds, Jewish Flat, and African American Grounds.
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If you look like the girl next door, HBO producers may be looking for you to film some scenes in a new pilot on May 10 in Atlanta.
“Brooklyn” is a period piece set in the 1880s Old West. Not much else is known about the production, which is to say that HBO has kept it under wraps for good reason.
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.
None the less, they are looking for a number of white women to play Western types. See the casting call below for details.
Brooklyn – HBO Pilot Seeks White Women For Scenes
Seeking Caucasian women
Must have natural-colored hair
No fake nails / no modern haircuts
Thin Framed – Weathered character face
Tanned skin is great
Age 55 and over (older the better)Rate: 75/8
Fitting Rate: 19/2
Location: ATL Area – TBD
Date: May 10th
Fitting required May 7thIf you fit the above description and are available then please email Prep@RoseLockeCasting.com
Include current pics (including a selfie holding a piece a paper with todays date), age, ht, wt, and all contact info.Subject: Western Women
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Atlanta has long represented on Black Twitter, but now Black Twitter is going to the small screen — and we don’t mean TV.
The Atlanta University Center will be the epicenter of a new show broadcast on Twitter, bringing together the most entertaining, enlightening and comedic content across Twitter feeds while attributing and highlighting diverse voices.
The show is part of more than 30 new collaborations and renewals announced this week across entertainment, news, sports, gaming and more.
“Twitter is the only place where conversation is tied to video and the biggest live moments, giving brands the unique ability to connect with leaned in consumers who are shaping culture,” said Twitter Global VP of Revenue and Content Partnerships Matthew Derella. “That’s our superpower.”
Execs at the social media site say they’re tapping into what people have expressed that they want to see, which is markedly different from TV.
“We’re not guessing, we’re listening. People tell us what they want to see with the conversations they share on Twitter,” said Twitter’s Global Head of Content Partnerships Kay Madati. “In the past year, we’ve really expanded our efforts with the best publishers and content creators in the world to bring a slate of programming that reflects those diverse content interests.”
It is unknown when the AU Center show will begin production.
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Join this hands-on workshop to finally understand how to create strong characters and illustrate them with appeal! Work side-by-side with the award-winning creative team of the comic series “Kamikaze!”. Learn the formula they used to successfully back two Kickstarters, and keep them as Featured Guests at conventions like DragonCon, Momocon, AWA, Seishuncon, and more.Sat, May 5, 2018
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
TOPICS COVERED– Step-by-step guide to creating characters people pay to see!– Story arcs that address your characters wants, needs, & secrets– Injecting personality without overloading design– Story-driven visual design– Amateur mistakes that subconsciously cause creators to fail– How to make characters for a livingADMISSION$49.95 General Admission.My Animation Life
1372 Peachtree Street Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30309
PARKINGFREE parking is available for all guests. The building is called WeWork. It is black and yellow, and the main parking lot is on the right of it. A map of the parking location is posted in the comment section.WHAT TO BRING– Sketch books and drawing materials. General art supplies will be provided for attendees who come without them.– DO NOT bring wet media items like paint.– Optional: business cards and artist portfolioPERKS– The mini-guide to “Creating Strong Characters” will be given to all attendees.– Free Beverages: hot coffee & cold brew coffee, tea, and kombucha.– Snacks will be provided.ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS – https://kamikazeanimated.com
Carrie Tupper is the head writer behind the award-winning series Kamikaze. She has also written for the website Mary Sue and is writing the animation chapter in the upcoming book “Hollywood Heroines.” Previously, had previous creative experience with Nickelodeon, various charities, and games.Havana Nguyen is the Lead Character Artist and Designer for Kamikaze. She’s a UX Designer by day, has written for UX Planet and UX Design Collective, has a Youtube channel where she shares career advice, and helps co-organize panels and workshops in Atlanta.Together, they have spent 5 years building up Kamikaze, successfully funded 2 Kickstarters, and have reached over a million views. They enjoy traveling to conventions to do panels and help other creators.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSQ: Is this event “kid friendly”?A: Yes! Let us give your child more self-confidence in their ability to create strong characters.CONTACTPlease direct all questions to Contact@MyAnimationLife.com or call (929) 269-5433. -
This weekend you can support some local artisans at Wesleyan School in Peachtree Corners, which holds its 20th Artist Market.
The event’s tagline “Be original. Be present. #BEBOLD,” which aptly describes the more than 100 artists that will have their wares on display April 26-28 market.
And for the food-conscious art lover, local chef Kevin Gillespie of Gunshow, Revival, Gamechanger at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Terminus City BBQ will also be on hand, selling his artwork at the Artist Market. Find him at the Terminus City BBQ pop-up, will will be serving lunch at patrons and artists alike on Saturday, April 28.
The pop-up will pop up (imagine that) from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. pop-up.
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The recently opened Sage Woodfire Tavern In Buckhead wants you to experience the hearty meals, decadent drinks and succulent desserts that have made the new restaurant a hit.
To show their appreciation the eatery located at 3379 Peachtree Road NE is throwing a grand opening celebration in which you can enjoy a complimentary buffet. It’s all going down Thursday, May 3, 2018.
Grand Opening Complimentary Lunch Buffet at Sage Woodfire Tavern
Woodfire Tavern has several locations in metro Atlanta, including the two most recent ones in Buckhead and Marietta. On Peachtree, the restaurant took over the place formerly occupied by Morton’s Steakhouse.
The eatery is expecting 1,000 people to come through for the free buffet inside the $3 million restaurant. Owner James Liakakos is throwing the event, which is billed as a “Welcome Buckhead” Grand Opening celebration.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will also take place around noon with leaders from the Buckhead Business Association and community politicians in tow.
Corporate Executive Chef, Michelle M. Matlock is in charge of the complimentary buffet, which will feature Oysters Rockefeller, Watermelon and Roquefort Salad, live action Pasta and Carving Stations, New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp and Grits, gourmet salads, magnificent ice carvings and an over-the-top dessert display.
The restaurant will officially open for dinner service later that evening, at 4 p.m.Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: TJohnson@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.