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U-Haul is investing in metro Atlanta like never before with a new state-of-the-art self-storage facility, the company announced this week.
The new site is destined for 471 Eagles Landing Parkway in Stockbridge. The structure is possible because of U-Haul’s recent acquisition of a 324,000-square-foot warehouse.
U-Haul Mobility & Storage at Eagles Landing is currently operating out of a temporary showroom, but will transition to offer 1,800 indoor self-storage units for rent – a mix of climate-control and non-climate-control rooms with high-tech security features at affordable price points, once the property is repurposed.
“In the coming weeks, U-Haul will allocate warehouse space to store more than 300 U-Box portable moving and storage containers and lot space to accommodate 40 large U-Haul truck boxes – a sustainable solution for outdated fleet vehicles,” the company says in a press release. “These options will provide immediate and secure on-site storage for customers while self-storage rooms are being made.”
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Looking to capitalize on its success in Midtown, the Batter Cookie Dough Counter , which opened in 2017 at Ponce City Market, is set to open a pop-up shop at Avalon, the entertainment-retail development in Alpharetta.
The cookie dough shop will open every Saturday and Sunday starting April 8 through October, according to The AJC. The business will be located in Avalon’s plaza, the central greenspace of the development.
Avalon, which opened last year, is a mixed-use shopping and entertainment development in north Fulton County. Phase I of the project includes 500,000 square feet (46,000 m2) of retail space, a 12-screen Regal Cinemas theater, and more than 100 residences and 250 luxury rental homes.
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Some culinary concoctions are better left on Instagram, clearly made of desperation and attention. But some of them, including this new one, just might become a thing.
Red Lobster recently debuted a new menu item guaranteed to whet your appetite: Lobster & waffles.
The seafood chain, which has become nationally known as the spot where your kids get to gawk at huge lobsters in a tank, is experimenting with the famous chicken-and-waffles trope and going all in. The new meal features waffles made out of Red Lobster’s cheddar bay biscuits, which are technically a sin in food form.
“Our signature Cheddar Bay waffle is topped with a crispy buttermilk battered split Maine lobster tail then drizzled with sweet maple syrup,” the restaurant says in a press release. And can you believe it? They say this is only 1080 calories!!?
- NEW! Dueling Lobster Tails™: Maine lobster tail steamed in parchment paper with fresh herbs, tomatoes and lemon, paired with a grilled Maine lobster tail topped with shrimp, bay scallops and roasted bell peppers in a rich sherry lobster cream
- NEW! Lobster Truffle Mac & Cheese: Maine and langostino lobster tossed with cavatappi pasta in a cheesy truffle lobster cream, topped with house-made toasted Parmesan panko crumbs
- NEW! Stuffed Tilapia with Langostino Lobster: Fresh tilapia roasted with Red Lobster’s signature seafood stuffing and topped with langostino lobster in a creamy lobster beurre blanc
- NEW! Lobsterfest® Surf & Turf™: Tender Maine lobster tail, paired with guests’ choice of a wood-grilled sirloin, New York strip or filet mignon, topped with a langostino and Maine lobster beurre blanc
The new item will be available for a limited time only to coincide with Lobsterfest, which begins March 26.
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If you’re comfortable in front of a camera and have the type of personality that works well in comedy, this may be an opportunity for you. Marketing agency Moxie is looking to hire two people to do a comedic interview in the style of Buzzfeed. The shoot dates are April 19 and 20.
Check out the deets below:
Company: Moxie
Project: Social Media, Two Person Comedic Interview. (Buzzfeed Style Video)
Position: Non-Union, Paid
Location: Atlanta
Shoot Dates: April 19-20Casting talent for the following roles:
Video 1:
[College Student]
Male
AA/Asian/Hispanic
Age: 18-22
Character Traits: Energetic, Confident, Warm, Approachable[Young Professional]
Female
AA/Asian/Hispanic
Age: 24-30
Character Traits: Caring, Confident, DirectVideo 2:
[College Freshman]
Female
African American
Age: 18-22
Character Traits: High Energy, Charismatic, Impressionable[Junior Data Analyst]
Female
Character Traits: Empathetic, Self-Assured, Caring
African American
Age: 25-30Video 3:
[College Student]
Male
AA/Asian
Age: 18-22
Character Traits: Playful, Confident, Enthusiastic, Queer Identifying character*[Freelancer]
Male
AA/Asian
Age: 25-28
Character Traits: Straightforward, Reserved, Likeable, Queer Identifying character*Please send recent headshots and the role you’re interested in to: Jessica.white@moxieusa.com
Subject Line: Student VSAuditions and in Person Casting will be held on March 29-30 2018.
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Casting directors in Georgia are looking for women to portray “classy” moms in a new production. Don’t worry, you don’t actually have to be a mom.
According to a casting call this week, here’s what they want: Seeking Classy Females, Open Ethnicity, ages 30-45 to portray a classy pool mom.
Dates: Weds., March 28 or Thurs., March 29 – MUST be available both days.
Rate: $350 Flat
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
To submit, please email 3 clear, well-lit, recent photos of yourself
-Professional & Non-Professional Photos (headshot & full length)
-Bikini/Swimsuit Photo
-One must be smiling with teethAlong with your name, age, height, weight and current phone number to: Submissions@CatrettCasting.com
Subject: POOLSIDE
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Alliance Theatre Mellon Playwright in Residence Pearl Cleage offers two one-act plays separated by 30 years but connected by the presence of Jenny Anderson.
Jenny’s longing to understand her mother in Hospice has become the center of her life in Pointing at the Moon. As the world changes around her, Jenny must decide what she knows for sure and find a way to pass it on. Hospice was first performed in 1983 and was honored with five AUDELCO awards for achievement Off Broadway.
Taken together, these two plays offer a rare glimpse of the playwright in passionate dialogue with her younger self.
See more of AtlantaFi events this weekend.
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A new concept has opened in Lenox Square that promises to make those long days shopping a little more enjoyable. It’s called Peachtree Pint and it’s literally the cure that “ales” the weary shopper. The walk-up beer dispensary has around 40 varieties of suds on tap.
The new establishment, located at 3393 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1004 Atlanta, GA, can be found in the Fashion Café Food Court. Thanks to Lenox lifting its alcohol policy, the food court area is now an open-container zone.
Some of the top beers available include Creature Comforts, SweetWater Brewery, Monday Night Brewing, Scofflaw Brewing Co., Three Taverns Craft Brewery, Orpheus Brewing, Terrapin Beer Co., Cherry Street Brewing and Jekyll Brewing, plus your normal stalwarts such as Guinness, Budweiser, Heineken and Michelob Ultra.
Peachtree Pint is co-owned by longtime Lenox retailers, including Farshad Arshid, Ruel Chambers and Kaan Ergun. The spot is open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday hours vary.
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This spring, Atlanta will once again play host to one of the largest Afro-Caribbean events in the South. Afro Soca Love will invade the city on April 28, 2018. A rave will take place from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
The event flyer says that, “Afro Soca Love: Atlanta is an Afro-Caribbean rave infused celebration of LOVE. A unique rave inspired atmosphere with an African and Caribbean twist, Afro Soca Love: Atlanta boasts a variety of fun filled activities that promises to leave our tribe of LOVE yearning for more. In an effort to promote unity while sharing African and Caribbean culture, our organization aims to immerse our of tribe of attendees in a truly memorable experience.”
The party is going down at Da Warehouse Atl located at 2339 Brannen Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316.
Interested in going? Get tickets for the event here.
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Nothing quite ushers in the spring and summer in Atlanta like an evening under the lights at Chastain Park. This week, the musical lineup for the 2018 Delta Series A was released — and it’s a good one.
Starting in June, Chastain Park Amphitheatre will be rocking and rolling with acts from the past and present. Some of the bigger names include John Fogerty& ZZ Top, Robert Plant & the Sensational Space Shifters, Brandi Carlile, Harry Connick Jr, 3 Doors Down & Collective Soul, Barenaked Ladies, Belinda Carlisle, The Indigo Girls, Boy George & Culture Club & The B-52’s and Trombone Shorty.
The venue, one of the city’s favorites, has undergone some renovations of late, so things may look a little different. But fans can expect the same great experience at Chastain. In addition to a larger plaza, there will be box seats and more concessions and restroom access.
In addition to the new box seats, upgraded concessions and restrooms and expanded plaza area, there are also a couple of new policies at Chastain: Coolers must be 23” wide and 16” deep and must be kept under seats to keep the aisles clear. Only one cooler per table will be permitted and glass of any kind will not be allowed into the amphitheater.
Here’s the lineup for 2018:
- June 6. John Fogerty and ZZ Top Blues and Bayous Tour
- June 8. Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters
- June 9. Harry Connick, Jr.
- June 24. Brandi Carlile
- July 6. 3 Doors Down/Collective Soul
- July 7. Barenaked Ladies
- July 11. Retro Futura (Belinda Carlisle, ABC, Modern English, Nick Heyward, Kajagoogoo’s Limahl, Bow Wow Wow’s Annabella)
- July 19. Indigo Girls
- July 22. Culture Club, The B-52s, Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey
- Aug. 19. Trombone Shorty’s Voodoo Threauxdown (with Galactic, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, New Breed Brass Band with special guests Cyril Neville and Walter “Wolfman” Washington)
Go to www.chastainseries.com to see your series and mini-series packages. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 23 at 10 a.m. and can be ordered via the website or by calling 404-233-2227.
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Atlanta rap group Migos channel the glory days of “Soul Train” with their new music video, Walk it Talk It.”
The song is featured on the “Culture 2” album.