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The aroma of delicious foreign food will be cast over the Cabbagetown neighborhood of Atlanta this weekend. That’s because Illegal Food is having a series of pop-up grub shops in honor of the outfit’s recent trip to Vietnam. The first one, Saigon Street Eats, is this weekend in ATL.Cabbagetown This Weekend: Saigon Street Eats At Little’s Food Store In Atlanta
“We want to share our take on some of the delicious food that we ate there. We’ll be back at Little’s with LATE NIGHT eats over the next 3 weeks! The menu will change nightly, so follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all updates,” the group says in a flier about the event.Illegal Food is a group of food artists that bring you flavorful food on a regular basis.This time the recurring late-night Vietnamese-style pop-up will kick off this weekend after 11 p.m.It’s all going down at Little’s Food Store on Friday, April 20th and Saturday, April 21st | 11:15 pm – 1:15 am.
They will have another joint in May. We will bring you the deets as we get them.
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“Instant Family,” the Atlanta-filmed movie starring Mark Wahlberg, is looking to cast extras for a courtroom scene. Filming is slated for Friday, April 20.
The movie centers around a CIA field officer and an Indonesian police officer who is forced to work together as they confront violent and extreme political corruption. The movie will be directed by Peter Berg and stars Wahlberg.
To audition you need to be in Atlanta, of course. See below for the specific casting call:
‘Instant Family’ Casting Call In Atlanta
New POST for “INSTANT FAMILY ” – PARENTS & KIDS
SMALL COURTROOM SCENE !!
– WORKING this FRI 4/20 in Atlanta
– FITTING this WED 4/18 in AtlantaCASTING for PARENTS and KIDS
(REAL families or SOLO submissions welcome)This is a new small scene – NEW FACES ONLY
PARENTS:
Men and Women ages 30 to 50
All ethnicites
Blue Collar and Working Class types
NEW FACESNOTE: we especially need a women, age 35 to 45 that is a good actor and can cry- will get featured bump
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Georgia State University’s WomenLead program in the Robinson College of Business has been recognized as one of its this year’s “Innovations That Inspire.”
The program gives high-achieving GSU students opportunities that encourage them to strive for top leadership roles in the business, science, nonprofit and government sectors.
GSU’s WomenLead Program Recognized For ‘Innovations That Inspire’
More than 430 students have enrolled in the course since its inception three years ago, according to GSU.
“We are enormously proud for WomenLead to receive this prestigious recognition from AACSB, and we hope more universities will offer similar leadership development programs,” said Richard Phillips, dean of the Robinson College.
Phillips added: “It is incumbent on everyone in higher education to prepare women for leadership roles in business, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and government.”
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If you’re a local beer lover, you’re in fortune because one of the city’s biggest music festivals is coming to downtown Atlanta this weekend. From Friday, April 20 to Sunday, April 22, music heads will congregate in Centennial Olympic Park to jam.
Sweetwater 420 Fest: April 20-22 in Atlanta
More than 40 bands are scheduled to perform. Among the top acts are The String Cheese Incident (who are also heading up a pre-event party Thursday) Umphrey’s McGee, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Sturgill Simpson. There will also be smaller groups and even comedians on tap.
Tickets are $66 for general admission. See here for more price info.
As in years past, there is also a race associated with the festivities! The 14th Annual SweetWater 420 Fest 5K will be held on April 21, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. at Centennial Olympic Park. Click here for more.
Friday April 20 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Gates open at 12:00 PM
Box Office Hours: 10:00 AM to 10 PMSaturday April 21 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Gates open at 11:30 AM
Box Office Hours: 10:00 AM to 10 PM
Sunday April 22 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Gates open at 11:00 AM
Box Office Hours: 10:00 AM to 9 PM
Sweetwater 420 Fest: Where at?
Centennial Olympic Park at 265 Park Ave W Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30313
There will also be late night shows at the Variety Playhouse Atlanta, Aisle 5 and Terminal West, our Official After Party Venues! Click here for more.
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If you want some free breakfast, Hardee’s has you covered on the morning of Tuesday, April 17. That’s because the fast food restaurant is giving away free Sausage Biscuits from 7 to 10 a.m. that day.
If you know anything about Hardee’s Sausage Biscuits, you know that they’re made from scratch and taste like just out of Grandma’s oven.
The burger joint has come a long way since Hardee’s founder, Wilber Hardee, opened his first restaurant in Greenville, North Carolina, on September 3, 1960. Now the company has nearly 4,000 locations across the United States.
Here are the Hardee’s locations in metro Atlanta.
Harrdee’sAtlanta, GA(404) 243-0047Opens at 5 a.m. ⋅ Closes 10 PMHardee’sEllenwood Town CenterEllenwood, GA(404) 366-3244Opens at 5 a.m. ⋅ Closes 10 PMHARDEE”SFairburn, GA(770) 774-4597Opens at 5 a.m. ⋅ Closes 10 PMHardee’s Red BurritoLithia Springs, GA(770) 948-7594Opens at 5 a.m. ⋅ Closes 10 PMHardee’sMableton, GA(770) 739-7500Opens at 5 a.m. ⋅ Closes 10 PMHardeesFayetteville, GA(770) 719-5413Opens at 5 a.m. ⋅ Closes 10 PMHardee’sAbernathy SquareSandy Springs, GA(404) 303-7817Opens at 5 a.m. ⋅ Closes 10 PM -
A new player has joined Atlanta’s film industry. The Hassan Group, a company formed by serial entrepreneur couple, Hamdy and Angie Hassan, announced this week that they have formed a new business division focused on arts and entertainment.
With Georgia’s strengthened position in the TV and film industry, the metro area has become a mecca for entertainment businesses. The Hassan Group hopes to capitalize on this by focusing on original TV and reply management.
Hassan Group starts entertainment division
Indie director/producer couple Kareem and Michelle Davis will join the Hassan Group as partners to head the new division.
“We wanted authentic people as partners. Someone that has proven that not only can they fall but get back up again. All and all, I can see us in the Davis’, no matter how hard life tries to knock them down, they just keep coming. We’ve seen their mistakes and mishaps, but we’ve also seen their drive and growth. Those are the type of people I want as partners!” said Hamdy Hassan, CEO of Hassan Group.
The new arts division of the Hassan Group will start off by made-for-TV content acquired from indie filmmakers. Meanwhile, Reply Management will be a boutique agency that will take on only 10 talents every three years.
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Midtown Atlanta’s venerable Krog Street Market is in new hands. Asana Partners, a real estate investment firm that specializes in high-profile properties, recently announced the acquisition of Krog Street Market as well as Atlanta Stove Works. The sale has gone through, it was announced Monday.
Both buildings are located at Atlanta’s Inman Park neighborhood. Behind Ponce City Market, Krog Street Market is Midtown’s shining example of a dining hall and destination food model.
Investment firm buys Krog Street Market
“This investment deepens our commitment to Atlanta and expands our portfolio of authentic, walkable retail properties largely centered along the Atlanta BeltLine,” said Brian Purcell, Managing Director at Asana Partners.
Both the market and Stove Works are near one of the hottest trails in the city, the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail, where thousands of people traverse during the week.
“Acquiring Krog Street Market and Atlanta Stove Works fits our strategy of investing in urban shopping and dining locations that are closely connected to their surrounding neighborhoods,” added Purcell. “These assets complement our collection of neighborhood retail properties in Atlanta including the Plaza on Ponce and Glenwood Park retail.”
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The vino will be flowing at the annual Atlanta Spring Wine Festival, set for Saturday, April 14. The good stuff starts to flow at 1 p.m. There will be fine food, of course fine wind and a DJ to get things moving.
The event, which is being held at historic Old Fourth Ward park, will not have Designated Driver Tickets. Free bottled water will also be available. Beer and Wine will be cut off at 4:45 p.m.
Saturday, April 14, 2018 | 1pm-5pm
- Over 50+ different wines to taste
- Beer and Cider
- Unbreakable, acrylic souvenir tasting glass
- Live Music with Coast Guard and DJ Qtip
Food will be available for purchase:
- Vendors will be announced soon
Notes:
- We will have FREE Bottled Water available throughout the venue.
- Everyone will get a Govino brand acrylic wine glass to keep and take home (please note they must be hand washed, do not put in dishwasher)
- Wine and Beer will be cut off at 4:45pm
- 21 and up event, no kids, no babies, no pets.
- Questions: kari@atlantabeerfestivals.com
665 North Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | Get directions
Ticket Info
Includes entry, entertainment, souvenir acrylic wine glass, and all wine and beer samples
$45 advance, $50 after April 6, $60 day of event
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The Essence Fest in Louisiana is looking to hire a bevy of models to perform various duties during the long weekend, which is Thursday, July 5 to Sunday, July 8, 2018.
The Essence Fest has been in New Orleans for more than a quarter century, bringing the best entertainers, food and mentoring events to the Big Easy amid thousands of visitors and participants. Given Atlanta’s big modeling community, this could be a chance for more exposure for an aspiring professional.
Essence Fest Looking For Models
Auditions start on May 19.
The annual festival is going to need several models to be ambassadors, hosts and other jobs at a pay of $800 a day. Here is what casting producers are looking for:
- [PHOENIX] African American Female, aged 21-40. Voluptuous, heavy set, fair skin tone. She is a Bohemian African Goddess.
- [KAYLA] African American Female, age 21-40. Dark Skin tone, natural goddess with charisma, uniqueness and is leader of the pack. She has natural hair.
- [YVONNE] African American Female, age 21-40. Medium brown/ Carmel Skin Tone, she is an African queen, a diva with attitude. She is fearless. She has short sexy hair.
To audition for a role on the upcoming modeling job, check out the casting call breakdown below.
Essence Casting Call
**REVISED ESSENCE PROMO CASTING NOTICE**
Submission Process: Please submit updated photos. Please email caballerostaff@gmail.comwith subject line: Essence Promo
BRAND AMBASSADOR / PROMOTIONAL MODEL CASTING NOTICE
CLIENT: MAJOR BRAND & ESSENCE FESTIVAL
WORK DATE(s): JUNE 30th, JULY 1st, and JULY 2nd (New Orleans)
AUDITION DATE: 5/19
RATE: $800.00 per 10 HOUR DAY
AGENT FEE: +10%
NOTE: This is a promotional live job … no video / still rights. We are casting models/actresses to bring 3 separate narratives to life
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
[PHOENIX] African American Female, aged 21-40. Voluptuous, heavy set, fair skin tone. She is a Bohemian African Goddess.[KAYLA] African American Female, age 21-40. Dark Skin tone, natural goddess with charisma, uniqueness and is leader of the pack. She has natural hair.[YVONNE] African American Female, age 21-40. Medium brown/ Carmel Skin Tone, she is an African queen, a diva with attitude. She is fearless. She has short sexy hair.
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Pouya, the Florida rapper with a gift of words, is coming to Atlanta. In support of his The Five Five Tour, Pouya will visit the city on July 5, 2018.
He will perform at Buckhead Theatre. Pre-sale tickets began Thursday, April 12 at 10 a.m. (use passcode: DANCE). Tickets went on sale to the public Friday, April 13 at 10 a.m.
Pouya is known for such headbangers as “Get Buck,” and “Scrubs” and “Void.” His latest album “Five Five” was released in early March 2018.
There are several artists coming to ATL this spring and summer. Here are a few:
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