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Singer and actor Brandy will be honored in Atlanta on Thursday, Aug. 29 with the BMI President’s Award at its 2019 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards.
The private event will be held at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center in Atlanta and hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and BMI Vice President Creative (Atlanta), Catherine Brewton.
Brandy to be honored at BMI Awards in Atlanta
“As a singer/songwriter, actress and humanitarian, Brandy is a triple threat in every sense of the word,” said Brewton. “Her timeless hits about love and heartbreak were anthems to many coming of age during the 90s and secured her place in R&B history.”
Brewton added, “We are so excited to honor Brandy with the BMI President’s Award and look forward to celebrating a night of great music.”
The BMI President’s Award is presented to an individual songwriter, composer or producer who has made exemplary contributions to the art of music and songwriting and profoundly influenced the entertainment industry.
As the 2019 honoree, Brandy joins previous recipients Curtis Mayfield, Ludacris, Toni Braxton and Will.i.am in sharing this distinction.
Atlanta has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.
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R&B singer Chris Brown is returning to Atlanta this fall for his “Indigoat” Tour, which comes to State Farm Arena on 8 p.m. Oct. 2.
LiveNation begins selling tickets for the concert on Aug. 2 at noon. Presales started July 31 through Aug 1. at Citi Entertainment.
Get tickets to Chris Brown’s Atlanta concert
Brown is touring in support of his ninth album, “Indigo,” which features H.E.R., Nicki Minaj and more.
Get tickets here
Brown also just starred in a new video with Drake. Check out the “No Guidance” video:
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The acclaimed chefs that will take part in the Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown were recently announced.
The festival takes place on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at The Fairmont. The summer festival pays homage to the Southern staple and creative ways to present and cook it.
Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown: Here are the chefs
The showdown, which this year is sponsored by Springer Mountain Farms and Big Green Egg and produced by Taste of Atlanta, will feature chefs from 30+establishments throughout the prolific Southeast. Here they are:
Asheville
Steve Goff – AUX Bar
Atlanta
Christian Rodriguez – High Road Ice Cream
Deborah VanTrece – Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours
Drew Van Leuvan – Seven Lamps
Jason Jiminez – Kitchen Six
John Adamson – American Cut
Linda Harrell – Cibo e Beve
Matt Basford – Canoe (2018 ‘Best Wing’ Winner)
Megan Brent – New Realm Brewing
Pat Pascarella – The White Bull & Grana
Thomas McKeown – Polaris
Todd Richards – Chicken + Beer
Chattanooga
Charlie Loomis – Feed Table & Tavern (2017 ‘Best Wing’ Winner)
Charleston
Daniel Doyle – Poogan’s Porch
Charlotte
Eric Ferguson – Staggioni
Greg Collier – Uptown Yolk
Alex Verica – The Stanley
Thomas Marlow – Mimosa Grill
Conyers
Gary Caldwell – Triplz Lounge
Knoxville
Jesse Newminster – Tako Taco
Marietta
Greg Lipman – Piastra
Nashville
BJ Lofback – Funk Seoul Brother
Richard Jones – Green Door Gourmet
Shane Nasby – Honeyfire Barbecue Co.
Peachtree City
Scott Smith – The Curious Pig
Savannah
Zach Schulz – Cotton + Rye
Winder
Alex Friedman – Bistro Off Broad
Some of the kitchens represented will be Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Now in its fourth year, the Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown will feature acclaimed chefs coming up with dishes using Springer Mountain Farms chicken.
The farm’s chicken is raised without antibiotics, steroids, growth stimulants or hormones, so attendees can focus on the unique recipes crafted by the chefs.
Those who attend can enjoy wings and sides along with beer, wine and cocktails that go well with the food.
Which ever chef takes home the top prize of “Best Wing” gets to take home a Big Green Egg.
Where does the Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown take place this year?
Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown 2019 is happening at 1429 Fairmont Ave NW, Atlanta, Ga 30318. Here is a map to help you find it.
celebrating unique takes on a Southern staple, will return for its fourth year on Sunday, August 25 at The Fairmont (1429 Fairmont Ave NW) in Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood from 1pm to 5pm. the event will feature creative talent from over 30 prominent Southeastern chefs hailing from Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Fast-casual is also the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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Enjoy scenic views and mental mantras with our monthly Rooftop Yoga series, led by CorePower Yoga instructors. Work every muscle and every emotion to change your life with this unique brand of yoga.
The Rooftop Yoga Series kicked off in June and extends through August for some dates.
All guests must be 21+ for this evening session. Additional dates include August 10, and August 24for morning sessions from 10 to 11 am.
Rooftop Yoga in Atlanta: What you need to know
The $10 fee includes day-of admission to The Roof at Ponce City Market until 5pm, 1 hour yoga session with CorePower Yoga, and a raffle to win prizes at the end of each class!
*Mats, towels and waters will NOT be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own. This event will be rain or shine, as we have a covered space available. Space is limited.
Up next: Where to find yoga classes in Atlanta
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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Atlanta is on the list of cities where you can find single men, but it’s pretty far down. LendingTree recently did a survey on America’s Best Cities For Single Men.
This information is valuable for people looking at places with high populations of single males, perhaps to move there or to explore the dating scene.
How Atlanta Ranks Among Cities With Single Men
Whatever the case, Atlanta came in #71 among cities with single men. Now, I know you may be thinking that’s pretty low, but the city has plenty of fish in the sea that don’t “claim” to be single.
The rankings were compiled from considering a number of variables, like culture, entertainment, safety and demogarphics, LendingTree says.
Who’s #1? Madison, Wisc., according to LendingTree. Hartford, Conn., Albany, N.Y., came in #2 and #3 on the list.
The good news is that Atlanta is not Memphis, which came in dead last for single men.
Here are America’s best cities for single men
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The dining scene in Atlanta is buzzing with the newest and trendiest restaurants, but it’s the old standbys — the most iconic Atlanta restaurants — that perennially fill your tummy.
Culturally significant restaurants in Atlanta come in all shapes and sizes. There’s the crusty diner and the tourist-friendly landmark, etc.
Iconic Atlanta restaurants you need to try
The city’s rich history only adds to the culturally significant places to eat in Atlanta.
Here are some of them:
Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar
794 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306 (404) 876-7249
Atkins Park bar, as it is called locally, is an Atlanta icon like no other. Atkins is Atlanta’s longest continuously operated restaurant.
Atkins began as a deli in 1922 and has long been the bedrock of the Poncey-Highland community dining scene in Midtown.
The Colonnade
1879 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 874-5642
The Colonnade restaurant on Cheshire Bridge Road, where it has been since 1962, is a part of old Atlanta in every way. The simple menu full of locally grown-and-bought whole dishes harkens back to a time when good food was just good food and the niceties between wait staff and customer was what made the experience.
Not much has changed. And that’s why The Colonnade is one of the must culturally significant restaurants in Atlanta.
Busy Bee
810 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 (404) 525-9212
Photo credit: Twitter/ Joe Biden Busy Bee has cultivated a beloved relationship not just with southwest Atlantans, but various movers, shakers and visiting celebrities who pass through town.
More recently, national political figures like Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden have used the restaurant as a backdrop to make announcements on their national tours.
Mary Mac’s Tea Room
224 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 (404) 876-1800
You don’t even have to look at the menu, just glance at the wall of celebrities and world leaders that have passed through the doors at Mary Mac’s Tea Room for home-coooked fried chicken, pot likker and more.
This place is also a tourist attraction in Midtown Atlanta, pulling in thousands of visitors to the city each year.
Majestic Diner
1031 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 (404) 875-0276
Majestic Diner has been satisfying Atlanta foodies since the late 1929. Not just another greasy spoon, this 24-hour restaurant in Midtown is the place to go for authentic burgers and breakfast.
Paschal’s
180 Northside Dr SW #B, Atlanta, GA 3031
Photo credit: Google Maps The most famous black restaurant in Atlanta, Paschal’s traces its roots back to 1947. That’s when brothers James and Robert Paschal opened their first location at 831 West Hunter Street.Paschal’s became an unofficial meeting place for the civil rights movement. Today Paschals is located on Northside Drive in Castleberry Hill section of downtown Atlanta.What’s cooking in Atlanta?
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Fast-casual is also the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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Local casting directors are in need of a “voluptuous” African-American woman to be a photo double in a production in Atlanta.
If you’ve got the goods and fit the bill, you’ll be needed in late July and early August.
Now casting in Atlanta: ‘Voluptuous’ Woman for work as photo double
Here are the details of this Atlanta casting call:
VOLUPTUOUS DARK-SKIN TONED
AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE PHOTO DOUBLE
-5 DAY CASTING-Casting a 5’8″-5’10, Dark Skin toned African American, full framed, voluptuous woman, who is comfortable with various forms of nudity and simulated sex.
Dates: July 31, Aug 1, 7, 9 & 14
Rate: Double Scale SAG Contract (approx 1800) PER DAY!!
(Screen Actors Guild)HOW TO SUBMIT:
To apply, please send name, age, height, weight, phone number, clothing sizes & 3 CLOTHED Photos (head, profile and recent selfie) to Extras@RoseLockeCasting.comSubject: RED Double
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.
If you know the production codes, you can follow Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET that are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2019 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 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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If you’re up for some fine dining in North Fulton, two of Roswell’s best restaurants have a summer sale that is hard to beat.
Starting Monday, July 22, Table & Main and Osteria Mattone will add $20 to every gift card purchase of $100. What a great gift card sale!
Summer sale: $20 bonus on $100 gift cards at Table & Main and Osteria Mattone
Guests at either of the Ro Hospitality restaurants can add that bonus to the same gift card, or a separate card for future use.
The gift cards are redeemable at either Table & Main or Osteria Mattone and must be purchased in-store.
The promotion ends at the close of business on Monday, July 29.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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The Real Milk & Honey Cafe opened its doors on Monday, July 15 in College Park. The grand opening for the all-day brunch restaurant is a homecoming of sorts for owners, restaurateur Monique Rose and Chef Sammy Davis Jr.
Davis is known in culinary circles as the winner of the Food Network show “Chopped: Redemption.”
The Real Milk and Honey Cafe opens in College Park
“We have always had a presence on the Atlanta restaurant scene” Rose said in a written statement.
“After the tremendous success we have had in (Maryland and D.C.), Chef Sammy and I wanted to return to Atlanta where we know Milk & Honey already has a strong following, and again offer Georgia diners the authentic taste, the distinct ambiance, and soulful style of the Milk & Honey brand.”
What are the hours for the Real Milk & Honey restaurant?
The Real Milk & Honey Cafe’s operating hours are:
- 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday
- 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
- 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday
Where is the Real Milk & Honey Cafe located?
The Real Milk & Honey Cafe is located at 3719 Main St, College Park, GA 30337. Here is a map to help you find the place.Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Fast-casual is also the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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Advance tickets for “The Lion King” live action movie went on sale Monday, June 23, 2019 at 3 p.m. ET in Atlanta. Here’s how to get them for opening night.
In Atlanta, “The Lion King” will be shown in area theaters beginning on Thursday, July 18, then Friday July 19, and of course that Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
Lion King tickets in Atlanta: Where to get them
The movie is expected to be a cinematic blockbuster for Disney, which has lined up an all-star cast (Beyonce, Donald Glover and more) as voice actors.
Related: Best movie theaters in Atlanta
Here’s where to buy tickets for “The Lion King” in Atlanta on Thursday, July 18:
- AMC Parkway Pointe 15 (Opening Night Fan Event) 8 p.m.
- AMC Phipps Plaza: 14: 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- AMC North DeKalb 16: 6:45 p.m., 8:15 p.m., 10 p.m.
- AMC Camp Creek 14: 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
- AMC Classic Snellville 12: 6 p.m., 6:30; 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; 8 p.m.; 8:30 p.m.; 9 p.m.
- Regal Cinemas Atlantic Station 18 IMAX & RPX: 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. (IMAX); 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m (3D); 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. (2D).
- Regal Hollywood @ North I-85: 6 p.m.; 7 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.; 8:50 p.m.; 9:50 p.m; 10:20 p.m.
- Regal Perimeter Pointe: 6 p.m.; 7 p.m.; 8 p.m.; 10 p.m.
You can also buy Lion King tickets on the Fandango:
Go to Fandango.com on your desktop and see Atlanta showtimes. The earliest they’re selling on Fandango is Friday, July 19, which is when “Lion King” is released to theaters nationwide.You can also download the Fandango app in the App Store or on Google Play.Up next: Listen to Beyonce’s new song ‘Spirit’ for Lion King
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.How to buy #TheKionKing tickets on opening night in Atlanta https://t.co/LGev1uTdjs pic.twitter.com/O9Hw0riww0
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