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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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Source: AtlantaFi
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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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Source: AtlantaFi
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When you gotta go, you’ll be able to go artfully at SunTrust Park, thanks to the opening of new customized branded restrooms at the ballpark.
Official American Standard-branded restrooms were installed in this 41,084-seat sports facility in time for the 2018 home opener.
SunTrust Park Gets Branded Bathrooms
The bathrooms include decorative murals that celebrate the American Standard products along with popular baseball imagery. Midwest artist Adam Turman, whose work is also on display at Target Field, created the Atlanta illustrations.
“Our goal in this exciting new partnership was to provide a more comfortable experience for the fans while helping the organization to save money through the durable and water-efficient commercial bathroom fixtures and faucets from American Standard,” said Chris Brown, vice president of sales for LIXIL Americas, the division under which American Standard operates. “Our comprehensive commercial product offerings are built to withstand the high-traffic use they will receive in SunTrust Park for years to come, while providing high-style to this modern sports facility.”
The Braves, who play at the cheapest stadium in MLB, have a promotional schedule packed with fun activities and events this year. There’s also some good baseball going on.
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Yard bird is second nature in Atlanta. I mean, you can find fried chicken in all four corners of metro Atlanta, NW, SW, NE, SE. But delicious fried chicken? Now, that’s another matter.
The city has made a name for itself with boneless chicken (Chick-Fil-A), chicken with bones in it (everywhere else) and even baked chicken (Picadilly). But there’s one place that knows what it’s doing when it comes to fried chicken.
Odd Bird’s Chicken Fried Steak Available April 11
On the second Wednesday of each month, West Egg Cafe hosts a pop-up concept called Odd Bird and their Chicken Fried Steak, with white gravy, waffle, rosemary syrup, is the Southern dish you need in your life.
On Wednesday, April 11, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., the Odd Bird will have the yard bird on and poppin’.
Hot chicken is having a serious moment in Atlanta. What with the entry of Gus’ Hot Chicken and Richard’s in Krog Street Market, you’d think a live spicy bird swooped to the city and made its nest. But while those restaurants are all good, Odd Bird has a captivating allure about it that is hard to match, let alone put into words.
Odd Bird is located at 1100 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30318.
See you Wed, April 11, 5:30-9pm, at
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It’s hard to believe, but the 2018 edition of the Dogwood Festival is in its 82nd year. That means Atlantans have had a good time 81 other times — and it still hasn’t gotten old.
The dates for the festival are Friday, noon to 11 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Everything You Need To Know About The Dogwood Festival
This weekend, the Dogwood Festival is happening again in Midtown Atlanta and it’s free to the public. But there are some associated ticketed events:
Backyard Bites & Brews
Backyard Bites & Brews is a new ticketed tasting event held during the festival. It features local eateries competing in a Best Bites contest. Attendees get chef samples, Backyard Bites & Brews and sips and swigs from local and craft breweries. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door if available (children 12 and under are free).
Platinum tickets are $50 advance / $60 door if available.
The VIP Experience includes Food and Beer Tasting, Access to VIP tent, Private Restroom Trailers and Seating.
Family Friday
In keeping with a safety-minded festival, the event will host Family Friday, welcoming families and offering the unlimited ride wristband good for all rides and inflatables on Friday only. If you want to purchase Family Friday wristbands, the cost is $12 in advance or $15 onsite
Rocker Shawn Mullins is headlining the main stage. This year’s festival will feature the following performance areas — the Main Stage and the International Stage — where all will be free to enjoy various musical acts. See the Dogwood Festival music lineup right here.
On Saturday morning, there is also a Mimosa 5K race as part of the event.
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A commercial filming in Atlanta is looking for “hip business professionals” to cast. The filming will take place Monday, April 16 for two commercials.
Casting directors are looking for men and women of any ethnicity for the scenes. The age range should be 18 to 20, according to the casting call.
If your’e interested, check out the job notice breakdown below.
Atlanta Commercial Casting Call Seeks ‘Hip Business Professionals
COMMERCIAL CASTING!
Seeking hip business professionals, Male & Female, open ethnicity, ages 18-40 to work on 2 commercials in 1 day!
Casting Requirements:
– Must submit a headshot, full length & waist up photo (Professional Photos Preferred, but will consider well lit / in focus photos)
-Must submit at least 1 photo in hip business apparelShoots: Monday, April 16
Rate: $300 flat
Location: Atlanta, GATo submit for consideration please send 3 photos (headshot, full length, etc) along with your name, age, height, weight, wardrobe sizes & phone number to submissions@catrettcasting.com
Subject: LOOKING FRESH
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Atlanta is getting a new craft beer in honor of some new music for a good cause.
Now Atlantans drink suds for a good cause. All proceeds from the ale will go toward the SHARE Military Initiative at the Shepherd Center. The program helps in the rehabilitation of veterans injured in post-9/11 combat.
New ‘Find a Light’ Pale Ale On Tap This Week In Atlanta
As if you didn’t need another cool reason to drink up, the refreshing ale named after the latest album from Atlanta-based music group Blackberry Smoke, which is a big supporter of the troops and Shepherd’s Men. In fact, , this is the Southern rock band’s second beer in tandem with the organization.
Brought to fruition by Hop City Craft Beer & Wine and Monday Night Brewing, the new “Find a Light” Pale Ale will be on tap in the coming days — Thursday, April 12 at Monday Night Brewing; Tuesday, April 17 at Hop City’s West Midtown location and Wednesday, April 18 at Hop City’s Krog Street location.
The brew will also be available at Barleygarden Kitchen & Craft Bar starting on Thursday, April 19.
Find a Light is made with Lemondrop hops, Golden Promise malt and has a 5.22% ABV (alcohol by volume) content that symbolizes the 22 current and former service members that commit suicide on a daily basis.
Hop City Beer & Wine has become one of Midtown’s favorite gathering places and features the largest selection of different beers on the East Coast.
Atlanta-based Monday Night Brewing is a craft brewery that grew out of a Bible study group to become a safe place for deep conversation, bonding and sharing some of the best beer in the United States.
