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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. -
Looking to invest in a restaurant already up and running? This Peachtree City Pizza and Mediterranean Cafe could be yours to serve.
Located in a large shopping center anchor by a nation chain, the spot has a great and capable staff and is priced at $150,000 with some owner financing available.
According to the listing, the property is across 1,275 square feet and its gross sales for 2017 was $375,000. It includes seating for 35 people in addition to a large outdoor seating area.
Fully equipped and turnkey, the establishment’s monthly rent at $3900 all in. Interested? it’s #1857.
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The city of Decatur is hosting Movie Night on Friday, March 23, 2018 and it includes prizes, fun activities and of course, a biiiiig screen. The evening is courtesy of some of your favorite restaurants and businesses in the West Ponce corridor — and it’s all free.
This is what it says on Freshtix.com: “The City of Decatur is turning the 300 block of West Ponce de Leon Avenue into a movie venue on Friday, March 23! Spend an evening hanging out with friends and family while watching the heart warming story of Auggie Pullman in Wonder.”
Come out early to snag your spot and bring your chairs and blankets to keep it cozy. Check Facebook for the late-breaking special offers from West Ponce restaurants and shops, and grab dinner or shop before showtime. The Decatur Bulldog Boosters will be selling popcorn for the event.
The evening kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with fun activities from the whole crew and an opportunity to win some great prizes provided by our West Ponce restaurants and businesses. So brush up on your Decatur. The feature film lights up the outdoor screen at 7:30pm.
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A commercial is set to film in Atlanta next week and producers are looking to cast for several roles. The scenes will be shot March 28 or 29 in the city. The pay is $350 per day, according to project casting.
Caucasian Female in great physical shape, 25-30 years old, to portray a “Dog Walker”.
Dates: 3/28 or 3/29
Rate: $350 Flat
Subject: LEASHSeeking an Adult Lab or Golden Retriever – Dog should be between 40 – 66 pounds and trained to “sit & stay”. Please include a video of the dog performing commands on camera.
Dates: 3/28 or 3/29
Rate: $350 Flat
Subject: PUPPYA Female of any ethnicity, 30-45 years old, to portray a first time home owner.
Dates: 3/28 or 3/29
Rate: $350 Flat
Subject: HOMEOWNERMale and Female Teenagers of any ethnicity, 14-18 years old, athletic or sports oriented.
Dates: 3/28 or 3/29
Rate: $350 Flat
Subject: TEENAGERFemales of any ethnicity, but specifically seeking ladies with tan/olive complections. Athletic, slim builds who are comfortable in a bathing suit. Sexy legs, nice toes and fingernails, etc. 28-38 years old.
Dates: 3/28 or 3/29
Rate: $350 Flat
Subject: POOLSIDEHOW TO SUBMIT FOR REVIEW
To submit, please email us 3 clear, well-lit, recent photos of yourself along with your name, age, height, weight and current phone number to:
Submissions@CatrettCasting.com
Don’t forget to list experience, if applicable.
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A new kind of collaborative party is coming to Atlanta in the coming days. Its focus seems to be on relationshsip, which we all need more of.
This is what the flyer says: “The essence of who we are, is the collective energy of dynamic people coming together to connect, vibe and celebrate life. That;s Toasted Life.”
We’re excited to bring this energy to ATL! Join us as we toast to old friends and build relationship with new ones, including you! We look forward to connecting!
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Marvel fans woke up Friday to a delight of the senses: The new trailer for “Avengers: Infinity War” was released by Marvel. In all of their glory, you get to see the franchise’s newest super villian, Thanos, take on the likes of Captain America, Iron Man and the whole gang.
Fans of Black Panther will feel right at home as Thanos is seen in the clip laying waste to Wakanda. (Let’s hope it survives, it’s been slated for a part 2.) Along with Chadwick Boseman, we see his on-screen sister Shuri, who figures to play an important role, especially because she is the one who constructs Captain America’s shield out of Vibranium.
This latest movie in the Avengers franchise centers on Thanos (Josh Brolin) and his quest for the Infinity Stones, which has been hinted at (artfully in the post-credit scenes) since the first movie more than six years ago.
Because of fan anticipation, Marvel has moved up the release date of “Infinity War” to April 27.
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Thursday night’s third episode of “Atlanta” featured nods to the city’s recent past, including former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. The show also weaved some Gucci Mane fodder into the dialogue.
Earn comes into some money, hoping to show Van a good time, only there’s no good time to be had in the city this night.
Michael Vick appears in AtlantaFX episode
The ending scene showing Vick pays homage to the football star’s time in the A and also what he meant to the fans. Down on his luck, he has resorted to racing people for money. Earn has been finessed out of money all night, why not again, this time on his terms?
Meanwhile, this is Van’s “Robbin’ Season” debut, with the first two episodes devoted wholly to the fellas. After the opening scene, she’s in pretty much the rest of the show, bouncing lines off Earn, who is trying to show her a good time on his dime for once.
Read more: Check out the Robbin’ Season soundtrack
“Money Bag Shawty” touches on a number of hot-button topics, including institutionalized racism, strip club commerce and VIP culture, but mostly it does what AtlantaFX has always done, and that is show you the truth through that ATL lens.
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Thousands are expected at the Publix Georgia Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K races,which takes place Sunday, March 18 in downtown Atlanta. Many participants will be trying to stay hydrated and looking into ways to take in carbs and more.
The Sun Dial Restaurant at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, which happens to be located right in the thick of the race, is offering runners a chance to load up on carbs with its special pasta entrée on its dinner menu the eve of the race.
The Herb Pappardelle Pasta is a customer fave this time of year. Executive chef Justin Mason and sous chef Ralph Trillo have created a culinary delight.
As an accommodation for families who want to cheer on their favorite runner, the Sun Dial is providing free art supplies (poster board, markers etc.) available Saturday night for guests to create designs and display during the race.
The Westin Peachtree Plaza is also offering a special package where hotel guests can receive 10% off their daily rate for Friday and Saturday night by using the promo code ATLMAR. Guests who book this deal will receive a welcome bag that includes a SuperFoods snack and RunWestin gear.
You can book your reservation here.
- March 18, 7:00 a.m.
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- Marathon (ages 18 & older)
- Half Marathon (ages 14 & older)
- 5K (Ages 8 & older)
- One Mile (ages 6-14)
- 50m Dash (ages 6 & under)
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One of the most revered horror cult comedy films of all time is having a showing in Atlanta in the coming days. “House” or more accurately, (ハウス “Hausu)” is a 1977 Japanese film of critical acclaim. On Thursday, it will play on the big screen at Atlanta’s oldest movie house, the Plaza Theater.
The movie, directed by eclectic filmmaker Nobuhiko Obayashi, centers on a schoolgirl who takes six of her classmates to her sick aunt’s rural home, where they each meet an untimely and supernatural death.
This is what Wiki says about the fear fest: “The film company Toho approached Obayashi with the suggestion to make a film like Jaws. Influenced by ideas from his daughter Chigumi, Obayashi developed ideas for a script that was written by Chiho Katsura. After the script was green-lit, the film was put on hold for two years as no director at Toho wanted to direct it. Obayashi promoted the film during this time period until the studio allowed him to direct it himself. The film was a box office hit in Japan but received negative reviews from critics. House received a wide release in 2009 and 2010 in North America, where it received more favorable reviews.”
“Hausu” is just the first in a series of cult films to be shown at the Plaza. Here are deets on the others. Get tix here.
