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If you’re an adult with a car you could be cast in a new TV pilot filming in Georgia. The production is seeking men and female runners in Midtown Atlanta on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.
Details about the TV series are still under wraps but we do know that casting directors are looking to hire manypeople.
Atlanta casting call: New TV Pilot
Here are details about the Atlanta casting call:
NOW BOOKING! NO FITTINGS NEEDED!
LADIES, LADIES, LADIES!
Age 24 and overSeeking (15) Hispanic, Caucasian, Indian, Latino, Asian, African American
••Have you maintained a consistent workout routine that requires running, jogging, aerobics and are PHYSICALLY FIT TO RUN BETWEEN SHOTS AND CAMERA SET UPS????
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Georgia locals only!
D. PATROL…Seeking individuals…
that have been maintaining an active workout routine and are physically fit and able to PORTRAY A TOWNS PERSON, running for safety in between shots…Please! Do not submit if you have not maintained an active lifestyle of exercise and running…
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•Do Not Submit if you are currently scheduled as a Dannyzens.”
•Do NoT Submit if you’ve been featured at any time.
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This scene takes place PRESENT DAY/PRESENT SEASON…•••••FILMING••••
Filming Date: Tues 3/19
Rate: $85/8 + $15.00 (RUN BUMP)Filming Location: Atlanta, Ga (Piedmont Park area)
Call time: (possibly day call)
Please have open availability. Please do not submit if you have prior obligations for this day.~~~~~~~~~~ How to submit~~~~~~~~
Age 24 and overEmail (3) RECENT PHOTOS
NAME
AGE
NUMBER
HEIGHT
WEIGHT
SHIRT SIZE
WAIST
PANT SIZE
SHOES
List your distance to Atlanta, Ga/Piedmont Park area.
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Question: have you maintained a consistent exercise routine that involves running?Email: NewPilotMhc@gmail.com
Subject Line: Female Runner 3/19
Subject Line: Male runner 3/19
This scene films TUESDAY 3/19
•Do Not Submit if you are currently scheduled as a Dannyzens.”
•Do NoT Submit if you’ve been featured at any time.Question: have you maintained a consistent exercise routine that involves running?
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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They say Decatur is where it’s greater. While that may be true, it’s also home to some of the most beautiful green spaces in the Southeast. All the best parks in Decatur has some common ingredients: play spaces for kids, recreational grounds and areas for dogs.
Whether the weather in metro Atlanta is rising are falling judging by the temperature, it’s a perfect time to get out and about to visit a park in Decatur.
These are the best parks in Decatur
Taking advantage of the weather doesn’t have to require a lot of money or energy, but you have to get out of the house. One great place to soak up the sun and tranquil environs is the local park. From Eastlake to Glenwood to Glenlake, Decatur has several great parks to visit.
Read more: The best parks in Atlanta
Here are a number of our favorite parks in Decatur, in no particular order:Oakhurst Park
307 Feld Ave, Decatur, GA 30030. A Google Reviewer says: “Nice park in a good neighborhood.” Another says it’s great “for kids and pets.”
Mason Mill Park
1340 McConnell Dr, Decatur, GA 30033. A Google Reviewer says: “Awesome park and playground for the North Decatur area. It’s got two distinct playgrounds, one for the older kids and one for the toddlers. They are attached, so you can keep an eye on both from the parent benches all around them. The building attached is a senior center but I believe the auditorium/event room can be rented for parties. They also have plenty of parking, a sport playing field, a couple of covered picnic table areas with BBQ grills, a nearby scenic paved walking/running trail, a gardening area and the Dekalb Tennis Center.”
Winnona Park
510 Poplar Cir, Decatur, GA 30030. A Google Reviewer says: “Lots of open field, well kept, good little children’s playground. Usually active.”
Dearborn Park
1310 Deerwood Dr, Decatur, GA 30030. A Google Reviewer says: “It’s small, but has good dog walking trails, a small playground for kids and basketball court. My daughter used to catch tadpoles in the creek, raise them and release them.”
Glenlake Park
1121 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030: A Google Reviewer says: “Nice community park with one medium sized soccer field, a basketball court, community pool, several tennis courts, a good-sized playground and a medium-sized dog park. Parking is limited and goes quickly on the weekends. Adjacent to a cemetery and good for short walks.”
Woodland Gardens
932 Scott Blvd, Decatur, GA 30030. A Google Reviewer says: “Pretty and quiet nature getaway convenient to our home. Pretty remarkable that it’s cooler and quieter in such proximity to a major intersection and apartment building. The trail it’s clear without being obtrusive. Parking isn’t ample, but then again there were no cars the Saturday afternoon we went. Bring bug spray!”
McKoy Skatepark
1000 Adams St, Decatur, GA 30030. A Google Reviewer says: “Public pool, softball leagues, walking paths, playground, and a skate park. Great mix of activities and local mingling.”
Brookside Park
The park used to be the site of some condemned apartments. Now it’s top-notch green space with an off-leash dog park. The dog parcel is three-quarters of an acre and features a water fountain, disposable bags and benches.
“This was a seven-acre worn-down dilapidated apartment complex, and at the time, we were able to draw down federal funds to acquire the site,” District 6 Commissioner Kathie Gannon said at the January ribbon-cutting for the dog park.
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Steel City Pops is shaking up Decatur
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The third annual Atlanta Margarita + Taco Fest is coming to Grant Park in 2019! Come to one of Atlanta’s most iconic neighborhood parks to try Atlanta’s best tacos and margaritas.
The food and drinks will be supplied by some of Atlanta’s best restaurants and food trucks. The Atlanta Margarita + Taco Fest is in their third year.
Atlanta Margarita + Taco Fest 2019: Everything you need to know
The festival is free to attend and only $6 for a drink wrist band! For $35, you can have unlimited margaritas.
The Atlanta Margarita + Taco Fest will have over 40 taco vendors and 12 bars, so the wait time will not be long!
When it comes to Atlanta festivals, there have been some big ones over the past few weeks but there are several more. If you like good food, live music and drinks flowing, come on out to these outdoor events.
The Atlanta 2019 festivals are also taking advantage of the city’s beautiful parks and natural scenery. Some well-known venues like Piedmont Park and the Atlanta Beltline are expected to attract thousands of people during festival season.
Got any other ATL parks to add to the list? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
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Ready for some (more) football? The Atlanta Legends are city’s hometown team in the Alliance of American Football. The league was started by veteran NFL General Manager Bill Polian.
The Atlanta Legends are one of eight teams in the Alliance of American Football. The AAF doesn’t see themselves as competition for the NFL, they see themselves as a developmental league or pipeline. Still, the Alliance of American Football is a professional league.
Everything you need to know about the Atlanta Legends of the AAF
The coach of the Legends is Kevin Coyle, who has never been a head coach. Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was previously announced as offensive coordinator, but the team walked it back. Vick does have a consulting role with the team though.
“We are excited to have Michael as a part of our organization and part of our staff,” Coyle told WSBTV. “He’s had a number of commitments that he’s been fulfilling, Fox and the broadcasting end of things. So he hasn’t been able to be with us full-time as we would have liked him to be. As this NFL season has come to an end, hopefully we are going to be together as we move forward and we are going to carve out the role that he is going to take that’s going to help us the most that he possibly can. It’s a very valuable resource that we have in Michael, and we are going to try to utilize him to the best of his abilities so he can help our players each and every day.”
Where do the Atlanta Legends play football?
The Atlanta Legends play at Georgia State Stadium on the campus of Georgia State University. The stadium’s address is 755 Hank Aaron Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30315. The capacity of GSU Stadium is 24,333.
The Legends’ first game was Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 against the Orlando Apollos at Spectrum Stadium in Florida.
How to buy tickets to Atlanta Legends games?
If you want to see the Atlanta Legends in person, buy a ticket! You can purchase season ticket seat deposits for $50 on a first-come, first-served basis on AAF.com or by calling 1-833-AAF-2019. Click here to be taken to the Atlanta Legends website.
The home season opener of Atlanta Legends football begins Feb. 24 at Georgia State Stadium against the Birmingham Iron. Click here to be taken to the Atlanta Legends website.
Here is the full 2019 schedule for the Atlanta Legends
Week 1
Saturday, February 9, 2019
Atlanta Legends at Orlando Apollos
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Atlanta Legends at San Diego Fleet
Week 3
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Birmingham Iron at Atlanta Legends
Week 4
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Atlanta Legends at Arizona Hotshots
Week 5
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Memphis Express at Atlanta Legends
Week 6
Sunday, March 17, 2019
San Antonio Commanders at Atlanta Legends
Week 7
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Orlando Apollos at Atlanta Legends
Week 8
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Atlanta Legends at Birmingham Iron
Week 9
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Salt Lake Stallions at Atlanta Legends
Week 10
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Atlanta Legends at Memphis Express
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The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, one of the most anticipated film festivals in the Southeast, has announced its full 2019 movie lineup. The festival runs from February 6 through February 26, 2019 at various venues in metro Atlanta.
Previously, the AJFF announces its Opening Night film slate, which features the Israeli dramedy “Shoelaces,” but now we’re getting a look at what the highly heralded film festival has in store for its whole 2019 campaign.
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival announces 2019 movie slate, schedule
In its 19th year, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival presents 180 screenings, with a decidedly international influence: 76 of the films are from 24 counties. Film lovers can expect a wide and diverse slate when it comes to genre and subject matter, with films delving into such topics as life in Israel, anti-Semitism, the LGBTQ experience, the arts, journalism, social justice issues and more.
The film festival will take place all over town, including at the following locations: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, Regal Perimeter Pointe, Regal Atlantic Station, UA Tara Cinemas, and The Woodruff Arts Center.
“We’re proud to bring audiences a lineup that will not only be exhilarating and entertaining but challenging and compelling,” says Kenny Blank, Executive Director of AJFF. “Our filmgoing experience is shaped by the social and political tides of our time, and certainly this year’s lineup includes films that will provoke audiences to think in new ways and see their world in a new light. From dramas that tug on the heartstrings, to comedies that lift our spirits, and documentaries that both inform and entertain, there is a rewarding and enriching movie experience awaiting audiences of all faiths and backgrounds.”
Here are some of the films on tap for the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 2019
Tickets go on sale via AJFF.org beginning Monday, January 28 at 10:00 AM. Ticket prices include:
- $36 for Opening Night General Admission (includes complimentary parking and film)
- $36 for Young Professionals Night, Presented by ACCESS (includes pre-show party and film)
- $36 for Closing Night (includes complimentary parking, film, and post-screening food tasting)
- $15 for General Admission
- $13 for Matinees and Seniors/Students/Children
For more information, visit AJFF.org. Stay connected via social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and use #AJFF2019.
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Time to get boo’d up! Ella Mai is set to perform at The Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta on March 18 and 19.
Ella Mai rose to stardom in 2018 after the massive success of her first single “Boo’d Up.” The English singer was actually discovered byDJ Mustard, who signed her to his label 10 Summers Records.
See the date: Ella Mai plays the Tabernacle in Atlanta
Her recent EP, “”Ready, was released in February 2017 and continues to chart well. Originally from the UK, Ella Mai went to school for music and is overjoyed that she’s finally getting the chance to show the world what she’s made of.
Ella Mai’s tour schedule takes her through several U.S. dates during the first part of 2019. Here is the complete tour schedule:
Ella Mai U.S. tour 2019
All ages welcome. Doors 7PM Show 8PM The main floor is general admission, standing room only. The balconies are reserved, assigned seating.
Ella Mai Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale: Fri, 26 Oct 2018 at 10:00 AM
Citi® Cardmember Presale: Tue, 23 Oct 2018 at 10:00 AM
Ticketmaster Presale: Wed, 24 Oct 2018 at 10:00 AM
Live Nation Mobile App Presale: Wed, 24 Oct 2018 at 10:00 AM
Citi® Cardmember Preferred: Fri, 26 Oct 2018 at 10:00 AM
VIP Presale: Wed, 24 Oct 2018 at 10:00 AM
VIP Onsale: Fri, 26 Oct 2018 at 10:00 AM
Live Nation Presale: Wed, 24 Oct 2018 at 10:00 AM
Official Platinum Presale: Wed, 24 Oct 2018 at 06:00 PM
Official Platinum Public Onsale: Fri, 26 Oct 2018 at 10:00 AM
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A food hall is being built at Colony Square, AtlantaFi has learned. The food hall will be called “Main & Main” and be operated by hospitality group Oz Rey LLC out of Texas.
The plans call for between 15 and 18 food options adn two bars in the food hall. Unlike the other two food halls in Midtown — Ponce City Market and Krog Street Market — the Colony Square food hall may display more ethnic foods, if what they’ve done in Houston is a guide.
Colony Square getting a food hall
The Colony Square food hall is slated to open in 2020. It will size at 22,500 square feet. No tenants have been announced, but Goronkin said to look for cuisine centered around oyster, Vietnamese food and tacos.
The food hall is part of the $400 million renovation being done at the Midtown Atlanta location. Oz Rey is also the developers behind a proposed food hall in Gwinnett County’s Revel mixed-used development.
Colony Square is in the midst of planning on a massive redevelopment project that will bring ultimately bring new retail space, a food hall and movie theater to Peachtree by November 2019.
Iselle Kitchen + Bar is another Atlanta restaurant set to open at Colony Square. The eatery is set to make its debut in the fall of 2019, as we previously reported.
In 2018, Colony Square launched a partnership with Fooda to bring “restaurant pop-ups” to the Midtown development.
Colony Square scored a deal with office lunch outprint Fooda to bring pop-up shop food options to Midtown. Fooda will bring daily eats to the complex from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Read more: Colony Square teams up with Fooda ‘Pop-Ups’
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If you know about the Hop City Craft Beer & Wine team, you know that fresh brews are in their blood. Their new concept, Boxcar, is about to do for food what Hop City does for beer in Atlanta. Boxcar is set to open on Friday, March 1, 2019.
Read more: We tried Boxcar’s Beef Burger
The new Atlanta restaurant will open in the West End’s Lee + White development at 1020 White St. SW. Boxcar will join other establishments there such as Monday Night Brewing, Wild Heaven Beer, Honeysuckle Gelato and more.
Boxcar brewpub opens in Atlanta’s West End
Boxcar will be the second restaurant in metro Atlanta for the Hop City team. Inspired by urban freight train and railroad vibes, the establishment will be the style of grafitti chic. Gracing the walls will be a mural from well-known Atlanta artist Catlanta.
What’s on the menu at Boxcar?
Boxcar will specialize in well-made pub food i.e. neighborhood-friendly burgers, sandwiches and salads. For hearty eaters, large plates sourced from local farmers will be on the menu weekly.
Menu favorites will include: the “Lobstah Roll,” Yuzu Fried Chicken and Roasted Beet Carpaccio as well as elevated bar classics like the Soft Baked Pretzel and the Boxcar Beef Burger.
For craft beer heads, Boxcar will have a team of “beer nerds” to help patrons choose among 80 rotating draft choices at two different beer, wine and cocktail bars.
“Our retail space will be a little more curated on the beer side with closer to 1,000 choices compared to the 1,900 or so at our original Westside store,” Owner Kraig Torres said in a written statement. “It will still be the best our local, national and worldwide brewers have to offer…with a focus on freshness. You’ll also see a generous selection of small-production wines hand-picked by our equally-passionate wine team. We hope we have created a warm, friendly environment for enthusiasts of all things food and drink.”
Boxcar is a Lee + White development, the local company behind some of the Atlanta Beltline’s most successful food and beverage projects.
Boxcar joins a successful stable of Atlanta brewpubs under the Hop City umbrella, including Monday Night Brewing, Wild Heaven and Best End Brewpub.
Where is Boxcar located in Atlanta?
Boxcar is located in historic West End at 1020 White St. SW. Here is a map to help you find it.
What are Boxcar’s hours of operation?
Boxcar will be open Sunday from 11 am to 10 pm, Wednesday and Thursday from 5 pm to 10 pm and Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 12 am. Hop City’s retail area will be open Monday-Thursday from 11 am to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 12 am and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 10 pm.
Showing its humanitarian side, a portion of Boxcar’s sales will go to the Atlanta Mission. Hop City will also be partnering with WorkSource Georgia to help keep longtime West End residents working to earn a living wage.
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Revelator Coffee is opening a new location in Phipps Plaza. This is the second new location in Buckhead, the other one is in Lenox Square.
Revelator Coffee is trying to ramp up its presence in Atlanta’s priciest ZIP code, opting to open in two malls.
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Revelator Coffee opening 2 locations in Buckhead
Revelator Coffee launched in 2014 in Birmingham’s historic theater district . Founders Josh Owen, Emma Chevalier, and Elizabeth Pogue met in New Orleans and decided to go into business. The rest, as they say, is roasted history.
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A new retail store specializing in fresh meat, locally sourced foods is coming to Atlanta. Chop Shop will open its doors on Edgewood Avenue in February 2019, AtlantaFi has learned.
Chop Shop is located at located at 1366 Memorial Drive SE in Atlanta’s eastside. It is a collaboration between Pine Street Market in Avondale Estates and Riverview Farms in Ranger, Georgia.
Chop Shop opening its doors on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta
The pork and beef will be provided by Riverview Farms, a sustainable enterprise that practices “full circle farming.” That means the land supports the livestock and vice versa.
As for the decor of Chop Shop, the store’s website says this: “The central patio at Chop Shop is intended to serve as an event space to feature up-and-coming chefs, local food crafters, cooking classes, and good old fashioned fun.”
What are Chop Shop’s hours?
The establishment’s operating hours are:
Monday-Friday 10AM-7PM
Saturday 9AM-6PM
Sunday 10AM-5PM
Chop Shop comes to the public from the creative and industrious minds of Rusty Bowers, the chef who runs Pine Street Market and Wes and Charlotte Swancy who operate Riverview Farms in North Georgia.
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