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ATL Tech Gives Back, a day-long event characterized by social good facilitated by the city’s technology community, is set for Thursday, April 12. The event will be powered by Cox Enterprises and hosted by startup firm Hypepotamus, and social service platform Community Bucket.
The quarterly event allows hundreds of volunteers to donate their time and energy to up to four different service projects run by nonprofits — Park Pride, Global Growers, MedShareor the Wylde Center.
ATL Tech Gives Back Set For Thursday, April 12
“At Cox, we are committed to building a better future for the next generation,” Cox Enterprises Corporate Responsibility Manager Ty Hodge said in a statement. “ATL Tech Gives Back is one way we partner with local startups and technology companies to improve the community and the lives of those who, like us, call Atlanta home.”
“As we enter into our second year of Tech Gives Back events, we’ve been thrilled by the overwhelming response from the Atlanta startup and tech community,” said Jacey Lucus, Community Bucket’s Board President. “From our presenting sponsor, Cox Enterprises, to additional sponsors and partners, to our enthusiastic volunteer participants, everyone involved has shown up 100 percent to make Tech Gives Back an impactful event and truly make a demonstrable change for these nonprofits.”
The schedule for the day is as follows:
- Volunteers meet at service project location: 12:45 p.m.
- Service project: 1-4 p.m.
- Social gathering at The Brass Tap: 4:30-6 p.m.
ATL Tech Gives Back tickets are $10 and include admission and supplies for a volunteer project, food and drinks, as well as a T-shirt, and an additional donation to the partner nonprofits. Teams made up of 15 or more people can get a 10 percent discount by emailing projects@communitybucket.com.
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People who love to get out and about on Atlanta’s most famous pathway system will soon have a central hub to rest, gander at the crowds or just to chill at when the Atlanta Beltline Center opens later this month.
The center is set to open April 28 at the Stove Works office complex near Krog Street Market. The center’s Eastside Beltline Trail location promises an influx of people and people-watchers.
Speaking to Curbed Atlanta, ABP spokesman John Becker said the be a gathering place that educates the public on all things Beltline.
“There will be maps and other visuals, but much, much more,” Becker is quoted as saying. “The Center will be a place where people can learn about all aspects of the Atlanta Beltline project—as well as the Atlanta Beltline Partnership’s mission—through exhibits, interactive displays, and programming that highlight the project’s history, scope, and impact.”
Since even before its inception, the Beltline has been likened to a greatest municipal project in the nation and a shining example of community partnership and collaboration. Several areas of metro Atlanta are actively looking to imitate the pathway system, which aims to give people a safe space to jog, walk or enjoy their neighborhoods.
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The Atlanta Improv Battle is a 27 team competition where the audience decides the winners each night. The Tournament lasts several weeks culminating in the Atlanta Improv Festival on April 5-7. There we will crown this year’s champion and winner of the $1,000 grand prize.
April 5-7: Village Theater’s Atlanta Improv Festival
2 escaped convicts find themselves trapped in a donut shop just before shift change at a nearby Police Station. What happens next? You can (possibly) find out at any one of the 27 improv shows during Village Theater’s Atlanta Improv Festival, running April 5th through the 7!
Tickets and passes are available below.
THURSDAY
MAIN STAGE
8:00pm
9:00pm
10:00pm
11:00pm
PARTY – Karaoke with Allen
BLACK BOX
7:30pm
Battle Match 16Unprepared vs. Behind The Scenes vs. Slice Of Life
8:45pm
Battle Match 17Underdogs vs. Legend vs. Co-Workers
10:00pm
Battle Match 18Big Poppa vs. Overly Dramatic Crescendo vs. Js On My Feet
11:05pm
Battle Match 19Gamey Bullshit vs. Two Worms vs.Freddy, Sara, and Andrew have a Dance Party
FRIDAY
MAIN STAGE
7:00pm
8:00pm
9:00pm
10:00pm
11:00pm
BLACK BOX
7:30pm
8:30pm
9:45pm
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Universal Pictures is giving people in select cities the chance to attend a free”Spring Fling” screening of its new movie “Blockers.” The offer is good at 100 theaters in 50 cities (including Atlanta) across the nation on Wednesday, April 4.
Guests who go to www.BlockersSpringFling.com and RSVP for a ticket—at participating locations—will be given one free admission to the 7:00 p.m. showing, up to theater capacity.
Get Free Tickets To See ‘Blockers’ In Atlanta
Free tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and may only be claimed at www.BlockersSpringFling.com. Each guest must present a printed ticket and show a valid ID to receive admission. This offer is valid for the 7:00 p.m. showing of the film on April 4, at participating locations only.
“Ever since our first screening at South-by-Southwest we have been overwhelmed at how audiences have embraced the film,” said Cannon. “In keeping with the spirit of the story and how gratified we are by the response, Universal is spearheading a series of free ‘Spring-Fling’ screenings. On behalf of our entire cast and crew we hope everyone will love watching this film as much as we loved making it.”
“Blockers” stars Seth Rogen, , Evan Goldberg, Jon Hurwitz, in a flick about a three high school seniors who make a pact to lose their virginity on prom night. Three overprotective parents go on a wild and chaotic quest to stop them. Here’s the trailer below:
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The smell of delish Italian-American dishes is ruminating through the air in Town Brookhaven, as new eatery Amore Cucina & Bar recently opened.
Amore is owned by chef and restaurateur Bruno DiFabio, 6-time World Pizza Champion and Food Network mainstay. The Atlanta location is the second one, modeled after the original restaurant in Stamford, Connecticut.
Amore Cucina & Bar Opens in Brookhaven
The eatery, which is located in the same spot as the now-closed Pizza Fire restaurant, will have Monday through Friday Happy Hour specials from 3 to 6 p.m. Other features will include a Sunday Brunch and what the restaurant is calling a “soon to be famous” Bloody Mary Bar, Bottomless Mimosas.
The interior of the restaurant will feature modern-rustic décor and hand painted murals from artists Sharon Leichsenring and Christopher Curnan out of Connecticut.
Standouts on the menu include Pork Belly & Polenta gravy, italian polenta, toasted almonds, spiced raisin, Pan Seared Snapper with creamy pea risotto, arugula, shaved fennel, lemon and (lobster meat, grape tomato, spinach, cream sauce).
World-Renowned Chef and Restaurateur, Bruno DiFabio to Open Amore Cucina & Bar in Brookhaven, GA (PRNewsfoto/Amore Cucina & Bar) See Amore’s website for more info.
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Saturday night at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis was a barn burner as Atlanta United won against Minnesota United in cold weather. The victory came courtesy of an own-goal by Minnesota United’s Francisco Calvo in the third minute after Hector Villalba’s head shot bounce off the goal’s crossbar.
The win makes three consecutive victories for Atlanta, which is looking to capitalize on its momentum for the rest of the season.
Both squads began their inaugural season in 2017, one with considerably more fanfare than the other.
Atlanta was not only new last year, but good. They reached the postseason and boasted a boisterous crowd that set attendance records for all but one MLS club. Still, many around the league want to know if they’re for real.
Atlanta United Beats Minnesota United 1-0
At Mercedes-Benz Stadium, AUTD players are focused on the task at hand. “I don’t know that [our goals] have changed, they’ve just maybe gotten a little bit loftier,” technical director Carlos Bocanegra told ESPN. “The realistic goal and challenge is to be in that conversation and be challenging for the Cup every year.”
The Minnesota club stands in utter contrast to the immediate success experienced by Atlanta.
“We are a long, long way from where I want — and where the club wants — us to be,” Minnesota coach Adrian Heath was quoted by ESPN FC as saying. “That is just the reality of where we are at this point in time. We live in a here-and-now world. Everybody wants to go on reality TV and be a star overnight. Nobody wants to put in the work that takes years.”
Determined to get the dub.
📝 https://t.co/YbLsFjWENG pic.twitter.com/7n0PV4K1ts
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) March 31, 2018
Atlanta’s Josef Martinez is No. 1 in the league in goals scored (four) and Miguel Almiron is tops in shot attempts (22). That bodes well for the Five Stripes.
Last season, Atlanta beat Minnesota in its home-opener 6-1, something they’re trying to avoid this time around.
“It was samba football, just everybody wanting to attack and press forward without the right kind of balance,” midfielder Rasmus Schuller told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “And playing a team like Atlanta that has loads of talent up front, and people running behind the line, you get exposed. And that’s kind of what happened last season. So we don’t want to do that again.”Atlanta is coming from a week off after winning back-to-back matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Now, they head up north for what promises to be a fairly frigid evening.Here’s how to keep up with the match
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Saturday night at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis figures to be a barn burner as Atlanta United and Minnesota United look to face off in a battle of upstarts. Both squads began their inaugural season in 2017, one with considerably more fanfare than the other.
Atlanta was not only new last year, but good. They reached the postseason and boasted a boisterous crowd that set attendance records for all but one MLS club. Still, many around the league want to know if they’re for real.
Atlanta United vs. Minnesota United
At Mercedes-Benz Stadium, AUTD players are focused on the task at hand. “I don’t know that [our goals] have changed, they’ve just maybe gotten a little bit loftier,” technical director Carlos Bocanegra told ESPN. “The realistic goal and challenge is to be in that conversation and be challenging for the Cup every year.”
The Minnesota club stands in utter contrast to the immediate success experienced by Atlanta.
“We are a long, long way from where I want — and where the club wants — us to be,” Minnesota coach Adrian Heath was quoted by ESPN FC as saying. “That is just the reality of where we are at this point in time. We live in a here-and-now world. Everybody wants to go on reality TV and be a star overnight. Nobody wants to put in the work that takes years.”
Determined to get the dub.
https://t.co/YbLsFjWENG pic.twitter.com/7n0PV4K1ts— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) March 31, 2018
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Atlanta’s Josef Martinez is No. 1 in the league in goals scored (four) and Miguel Almiron is tops in shot attempts (22). That bodes well for the Five Stripes.
Last season, Atlanta beat Minnesota in its home-opener 6-1, something they’re trying to avoid this time around.
“It was samba football, just everybody wanting to attack and press forward without the right kind of balance,” midfielder Rasmus Schuller told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “And playing a team like Atlanta that has loads of talent up front, and people running behind the line, you get exposed. And that’s kind of what happened last season. So we don’t want to do that again.”Atlanta is coming from a week off after winning back-to-back matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Now, they head up north for what promises to be a fairly frigid evening.Here’s how to keep up with the match
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Source: AtlantaFi
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If you’re a “Late Registration Fan,” and if “Jesus Walks” in your life, then you prolly miss the old Kanye West. The super-producer-rapper-father-husband may be playing it cool these days, but his music still kicks.
That’s why this Atlanta event is kicking it in tribute.
I Miss The Old Kanye! ATL Kanye West Tribute SUNDAY | April 1
Location: The Aisle 5 | Easter Weekend
A night dedicated to Art heads, and lovers of Culture and GOOD Music. Curated by theplaylist.com, “I Miss the Old Kanye” is trip down hip-hop lane, celebrating the “Good Life” and times of the “Father of Backpack Rap”.
New to the experience? Say less.
Come expecting Hip Hop | Trap | Soul | R&B | Deep House and Ye’ Inspired Dj Sets . Along with Art displays from some of the cites dopest Visual Artist and Live Performances by ATL’s Top Indie Artist paying Homage to Mr. West with their own unique renditions of some of Kanye’s classic songs.
Resident DJs for the Night:
Xavier BLK
DJ Twoee
Performances By:
Baby Rose
Christian Ahmed
Remey Williams
DAYSHAWNx
Pule Leburu
@AngelWhite
Marcus Neither
Nai Br.XXFor a ONE-NIGHT special event, join us as we revive the sounds of a musical genius, lyrical legend, & THE man who changed hip-hop culture, as we know it – Kanye West. If you, too, Miss The Old Kanye, then you don’t want to miss this.
WAKE UP MR. WEST!!
$15 pre-sale | $20 door
Doors opens 7p | -
If you’re a “Late Registration Fan,” and if “Jesus Walks” in your life, then you prolly miss the old Kanye West. The super-producer-rapper-father-husband may be playing it cool these days, but his music still kicks.
That’s why this Atlanta event is kicking it in tribute.
I Miss The Old Kanye! ATL Kanye West Tribute SUNDAY | April 1
Location: The Aisle 5 | Easter Weekend
A night dedicated to Art heads, and lovers of Culture and GOOD Music. Curated by theplaylist.com, “I Miss the Old Kanye” is trip down hip-hop lane, celebrating the “Good Life” and times of the “Father of Backpack Rap”.
New to the experience? Say less.
Come expecting Hip Hop | Trap | Soul | R&B | Deep House and Ye’ Inspired Dj Sets . Along with Art displays from some of the cites dopest Visual Artist and Live Performances by ATL’s Top Indie Artist paying Homage to Mr. West with their own unique renditions of some of Kanye’s classic songs.
Resident DJs for the Night:
Xavier BLK
DJ Twoee
Performances By:
Baby Rose
Christian Ahmed
Remey Williams
DAYSHAWNx
Pule Leburu
@AngelWhite
Marcus Neither
Nai Br.XXFor a ONE-NIGHT special event, join us as we revive the sounds of a musical genius, lyrical legend, & THE man who changed hip-hop culture, as we know it – Kanye West. If you, too, Miss The Old Kanye, then you don’t want to miss this.
WAKE UP MR. WEST!!
$15 pre-sale | $20 door
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Source: AtlantaFi
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Lost in the excellent performances of Donald Glover, Lakeith Stanfield and the other stars of the FX hit Atlanta, is the awesome music. Robbin’ Season is not only the sophomore campaign of the show, but the title of a soundtrack as good as any bangin’ album from city royalty like T.I., Gucci Mane or Migos.
Standout cuts include songs from various groups, all of them big fans of the show and its maestro, Glover, aka Childish Gambino.
Listen To The Atlanta FX Robbin’ Season Soundtrack
When you think about it, much of “Atlanta” revolves around music. One of the main protagonists, Paper Boi, is a rapper. And Earn, his cohort, has taken on the mantle of trying to manage him and navigate the industry.
Check out the Robbin Season discography right here, a track listing of ATL goodness.
Final Thoughts
AtlantaFX is obviously one of the greatest comedy series on cable TV in the last 20 years, but the show isn’t the only hot commodity filmed here. The city of Atlanta is also a movie production powerhouse.
If you want to get in your AtlantaFX fix on TV, here’s where to watch the show.
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 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
See our Movies Page for more.With more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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