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Atlanta is slated to be the first city in the nation where football fans will be able to enjoy sports experience packages. The events will offer unprecedented fan-athlete interaction in various ways.
The deal was announced this week through a licensing and marketing deal between the National Football League Players Association and QuintEvents, which will deliver the experiences. The packages are set to begin soon.
NFL Players, QuintEvents Team Up For Fan Events In Atlanta
The licensing deal will mean that QuintEvents will have control of NFL player images through the program and be able to shepherd fans and players at exclusive events, including meet-and-greets, autograph sessions and photo opportunities.
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“There is a significant opportunity to celebrate the game of football while bringing fans and players together, and the NFLPA is the perfect partner in this mission,” said Brian Ruede, President at QuintEvents. “QuintEvents’ extensive history of delivering thousands of football-centric travel, hospitality and experience packages around sports and entertainment events makes this partnership with the NFLPA very exciting.”
Business clients will be able to take advantage of private engagements with players as well.Timed to coincide with the Super Bowl, which is happening in the city next year, the first QuintEvents function will take place in Atlanta in February 2019. This is what they have planned:- Access to the NFLPA Legends Club Hospitality event hosted by Barry Sanders and other football legends. The pre-and post-game event will take place at the Georgia Freight Depot and feature gourmet food, a premium-drink open bar, photo opportunities, meet-and-greets and more.
- Ground transportation and optional hotel rooms like the Ellis Hotel, the Omni Atlanta CNN Center, Intercontinental Buckhead and the W Hotel in Midtown.
“There is a significant opportunity to celebrate the game of football while bringing fans and players together, and the NFLPA is the perfect partner in this mission,” said Brian Ruede, President at QuintEvents. “QuintEvents’ extensive history of delivering thousands of football-centric travel, hospitality and experience packages around sports and entertainment events makes this partnership with the NFLPA very exciting.”
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A new food joint in Midtown Atlanta is proving to be a welcome respite from the new age “fusion” food that is cropping up around the city. In Old Fourth Ward, Nina And Rafi, an Italian-American restaurant, opened its doors fresh for 2019.
Check it out: The AtlantaFi Nina and Rafi review
In December, the Belt LIne-adjacent eatery teased its entry into the Atlanta dining scene before Christmastime.
Now serving in Midtown Atlanta: Nina And Rafi
“We are having a soft opening at Nina & Rafi…which means we will be serving a limited menu & will have limited hours for a couple of weeks,” Billy Streck, an Atlanta restaurateur who has brought the city Hampton & Hudson and Cypress St., said on Twitter.
Nina and Rafi’s hours are 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. during the week.
Now that it’s open, the restaurant and bar located in Studioplex at 659 Auburn Ave., has quickly caught on with Midtowners.
Where did the name Nina & Rafi come from?
Streck and Spina named the new spot after their grandmothers – Nina and Rafi – and their upbringings in New Jersey and New York. Both were raised eating grandma-style pies in their family pizzerias. Spina was schooled in the art of crafting Jersey-style pizza side-by-side with his uncle in Red Bank, New Jersey.
The dynamic duo have taken what they’ve learned growing up and transformed it into a beloved restaurant that serves pizza, Italian snacks, dessert and even has a full bar.
Where is Nina & Rafi located?
Nina & Rafi is located at 661 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 along the Eastside Beltline. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Visiting Nina & Rafi? Here’s where to park
For parking options, patrons can park their vehicles on Auburn Avenue or pay to park in the parking deck at SPX Alley or in the corner lot on Krog Street and Irwin Strett. Street parking is also available on Edgewood Avenue – to access the restaurant, guests can walk down the steps to the BeltLine.
Atlanta has turned into quite a restaurant town, with new spots popping up by the week it seems. Follow AtlantaFi’s Restaurants tag to stay up on all the latest.
Nina and Rafi review: The down low on delicious and hearty pizzas on the Beltline #OTW https://t.co/NWDwLjN6R3 pic.twitter.com/vdK9tHUPhL
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Movie stars are flocking to Pinewood Studios in Fayetteville. Soon they may be flocking to Pinewood Social, the new breakfast spot opening in late 2019.
Pinewood Forest is a 235-acre mixed-use development near the studio, which has become famous for producing big-budget Hollywood films. Pancake Social’s space will span 3,500 square feet.
Pancake Social opening at Fayetteville’s Pinewood Forest
Pancake Social’s all-day breakfast and coffee philosophy will work well with crew members and others on movie sets that work around the clock. The eatery, which will serve patrons eight different types of pancakes, will be joining a coffee shop and outdoor seating area.
The Pinewood location would be the second metro area Pancake Social, which is set to open its doors soon at Ponce City Market.
Backing the restaurant is culinary heavy hitters such as chef Anne Quatrano (Bacchanalia and Star Provisions), who has won a James Beard Award. Also involved are Tony Riffel, co-founder of Octane Coffee Company and Elevator Factory, former Chick-Fil-A executive Dan Jacobson, who owns Steel Wave Ventures and Steven Chan, founder of Tin Drum Asian Kitchen.
When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
Fast-casual is 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.
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Jennifer Hudson is Aretha Franklin in this biopic about the Queen of Soul. But it’s not complete without you.
The film is currently casting for extras in Atlanta. Here are the Atlanta casting call details that you need to pay attention to.Aretha Franklin Movie Casting In Atlanta
Casting directors are looking for different looks for this film, which has major scenes depicting periods in the past.
Seeking BG with BLACK ATTIRE to portray fans!
Films in DULUTH, GA
FILMS: WED JAN 22
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RATE: $88/8
Seeking ALL ETHNICITIES WITH BLACK ATTIRE!
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QOS! QUEEN OF SOUL!
1950’s-1960’s era
RETURNING FACES & NEW FACESSeeking ALL ETHNICITIES WITH BLACK ATTIRE!
ATTIRE NEEDED
Men: WITH
•Black suit/White shirt and Black dress shoes
(NO SNEAKERS) per costumes!•Ladies: Black dress
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FILMING DATE: WED JAN 22ND!
Are you available to fit Wed JAN 15
Are you available to FIT Thursday JAN 16 or
Are you available to FIT FRIDAY JAN 17??Age: 21 and up
hispanic/Caucasian/Asian/African American
Colombian/Latino/Indian MEN/WOMEN!!FITTING TIMES
8:45AM, 9:45AM, 10:45AM
2:45PM, 3:45PM, 4:45PM: 5:00PMFilming Date: WED JAN 22ND
Interior shoot/ DULUTH, Ga
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WED JAN 15th
THURS-JAN 17
FRI JAN 18
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8:00AM, 8:45AM, 9:45AM, 10:45AM
2:45PM, 3:45PM, 4:45PM
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Men:
Clean shaven or mustache ONLY 1950’s/60’s
No bleached colored hair/no multi colored hair
HAIR LENGTH: short neatly styled
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Possible smokey haze will be created!
Do not submit if you are allergic to created smoke or have asthma
“IF” haze is created for the scene: 15.00 BumpIf you are not available for the filming date and are booked with another Casting company or prefer to book with another casing company on the FILMING DATE LISTED…
Please do not submit for a fitting!❗️Fittings are intended for individuals working on the filming date…
~~~~~~~~~~~PER HAIR/MAKE UP DEPARTMENT
Men should be CLEAN SHAVEN!
Men should be CLEAN SHAVEN!
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Hair: NO MULTI COLORED HAIR! No dreads/no locs/no twists…❌STOP HERE!
1. Before you submit!!!
Ladies, you will be required to roller set your hair the night before (FILMING) and arrive to set.
Not required if you have shorter length hair.EVERYONE!!!
PLEASE LIST Your FITTING TIME!!❗️FITTING DATE:
8:45AM, 9:45AM, 10:45AM
2:45PM, 3:45PM, 4:45PM~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
$25.00 fitting Rate!
FITTING Location: EAST POINT/Atlanta,Ga
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•The notes above are DIRECTLY FROM HAIR/MAKEUP DEPARTMENT!
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Extras casting does not advise you on your hair your notes are in the posting and your email.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you fit the sizes below, please submit!
How To Submit:
Email (3) RECENT PHOTOS
Email (3) RECENT PHOTOS
Email (3) RECENT PHOTOS————
Ladies sizes
Dress size
Legal Name
Age
Number
Height
Weight
Dress size
Bust/cup
Waist
Hips
Shoes
List your distance to Downtown, Atlanta, Ga area
List your FITTING DATE AND TIME IN THE SUBJECT LINE!~~~~~~~
Men sizes
LEGAL Name
Age
TELEPHONE Number
Height
Weight
Sizes
Shirt
Neck
Sleeve
Jacket
Pant
Waist
Shoes
List your fitting time
List your distance to Downtown Atlanta Georgia area
~~~~~If you are awaiting a booking from another Casting company or show and would rather film with that particular show.
Do not schedule a fitting with us…EVERYONE MUST ATTEND A FITTING DUE TO CLOTHING BEING VINTAGE CLOTHING AND ARE SMALL IN SIZE
EMAIL: QOS.BACKGROUND@gmail.com
List your FITTING DATE AND TIME IN THE SUBJECT LINE!
SUBJECT LINE: CONCERT FAN
SUBJECT LINE: CONCERT FAN/(fitting date/time)Example: CONCERT FAN/01/15- 9:00AM)
Are you available to fit Wed JAN 15
Are you available to FIT Thursday JAN 16 or
Are you available to FIT FRIDAY JAN 17??DO YOU HAVE BLACK ATTIRE OPTIONS TO BRING TO YOUR FITTING?
Please List your fitting time with your submission.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
EXTRAS CASTING DOES NOT APPROVE WIGS FOR HAIR DEPARTMENT!
Only hair departmentAtlanta 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.
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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When it comes to all the wonderful Cajun dishes like et toufee, gumbo and anything with crawfish, Louisiana Bistreaux in East Point and Decatur rule the roux. Now, Louisiana Bistreaux in Buckhead will too.
Louisiana Bistreaux is set to open a Buckhead location in mid-2019, according to news reports. This will be the restaurant’s third metro Atlanta location.
Hampton Inn restaurant: Louisiana Bistreaux in Buckhead
The restaurant will open inside the Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place located off Piedmont Road and Peachtree Road, WhatNowAtlanta reports.
As Cajun cuisine goes in metro Atlanta, there have been many that have tried to master (imitate) it, but the results have fallen flat. But inside the perimeter, Louisiana Bistreaux has came the closest to authenticity.
Dishes like Cajun BBQ Shrimp, Crawfish Combo and Eggplant Atchafalaya have been standouts in the two metro Atlanta locations. As the restaurant continues to expand, Louisiana Bistreaux is poised to give seafood king Pappadeaux, which has two metro Atlanta locations, a run for its money.
When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
Fast-casual is 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.
Read more: Here are the best Atlanta restaurants opening in 2019
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One of Midtown Atlanta’s most talked-about high-rise developments is entering the final stages of construction and now leasing. Hanover West Peachtree is signing up its first residents as completion on the project nears its end.
After nearly 24 months of building work, what used to be a homely street corner with a Checker’s on the backside is now one of the fanciest high-rises in Midtown ATL.
Situated in close proximity to Georgia Tech and Old Fourth Ward, Hanover West Peachtree is offering some pretty cool amenities for those looking to live in Midtown above the sky.
Now leasing: Hanover West Peachtree high-rise
Amenities in the 330-unit development include a state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness center and media room with stadium seating.
Hanover West Peachtree, located at 1010 W Peachtree St NW, contains studio, one- and two-bedroom units with 22 different layouts for the choicest of residents.
What are the rents at Hanover West Peachtree?
Billed as luxury apartments, Hanover West Peachtree is a short walk to some great dining options in Midtown. But reports on the pricing show that it caters to an upscale clientele.
The studio apartments, which measure more than 500 feet, come in at a starting price around $1,600 a month. From there, the one-bedrooms begin at $1,760 to $2,450.
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Did you know that if you want to renovate a business that you own along Campbellton Road in southwest Atlanta, you can do that with a $12,000 grant?
The Campbellton Road Small Business Renovation Program is powered by Wells Fargo and aims to help fix ailing establishments on one of southwest Atlanta’s most notable corridors.
How to Apply For The Campbellton Road Small Business Renovation Program
Before you can apply for the program, your business must meet a number of requirements, like being current on your taxes. Here are other requirements:
- Applicants must be independent owners/operators (owning no less than 20%) of the business.
- The business must have been in continuous operation since 11/01/16.
- The business has no more than $200,000 in annual gross revenues.
- The business must have a valid U.S. tax ID number
- Owners of more than one business location or franchised businesses are not eligible.
Once you’ve satisfied the above criteria, you’re good to go apply. Here’s how
- Complete the full application at Rebuilding Together Atlanta.
- Submit 3 to 5 photos of the interior of your business.
For full eligibility requirements, click here.
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Local Ice cream company Queen of Cream is expanding across Atlanta, opening a few more locations as the popular treats catch on. New for 2019, Queen of Cream will open next to the Majestic in Midtown as well as set up at Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza in Buckead alongside Revelator Coffee Company.
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Pastry chef Cora Cotrim first opened Queen of Cream in Inman Park in 2015. Since then, the Old Fourth Ward spot has become one of the best Atlanta ice cream shops by drawing a steady following among locals who want homemade ice cream rich in flavor and color.
Lenox, Phipps, etc: Queen of Cream expanding in Atlanta
Queen of Cream is a hit among Atlantans. Maybe it’s because of its local grass-fed dairy, or made in-house ingredients. Whatever the case, the Queen is growing by leaps and bounds.
Because they’re going to need some extra help to open in these new and exciting places, Queen of Cream is currently hiring as well. Click here to apply to its Lenox mall location.
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Brewmaster Chase Medlin, the man behind Slow Pours Brewing, Twains and Locomotions, has opened another spot to get your ale on: Contrast Artisan Ales.
The new brewpub is located in Chamblee at 5504 Peachtree Rd, a short distance from Lowes home improvement.
Medlin has made it a focus of his to bring world-class beers to metro Atlanta, and Contrast Artisan Ales is totally worth its salt — and malt:)
When it comes to craft breweries and brewpubs, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
The restaurant scene’s pivoting toward IPAs and craft brews means one thing: Everyone, no matter their background and culture, loves a good ale.
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Atlanta’s dining scene has exploded in recent years. 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.
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Leigh Bardugo is hitting the road in support of her next adventure in the Grishaverse, “King of Scars,” and Little Shop of Stories in Decatur is the spot to be.
The event is slated for Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at 4 p.m. at the DeKalb County Public Library Decatur Branch 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030.
Leigh Bardugo ‘King of Scars’ Tour Hits Atlanta
Exciting news: we’re partnering with Macmillan to host a Grishaverse fan meet-up an hour before Leigh arrives! The fan meet-up will include trivia/games, a themed King of Scars photo backdrop (so come in costume!), exclusive fan-meet-up-only moments, and more!
Once Leigh arrives, she’ll host a 30 minute Q&A followed by a book signing where you’re able to get King of Scars personalized and two additional Leigh Bardugo titles signed. You’ll also be able to grab a quick photo with her, so have your cameras ready to go!
FAN MEET-UP: 4:00 on 2/2 at Decatur Library
Q&A and SIGNING: 5:00 on 2/2 at Decatur Library
TICKETS: A ticket is required in order to enter the signing line for this event. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. The ticket is the cost of one copy of KING OF SCARS (to be picked up at the event), and it will earn you entrance into the fan meet-up, Q&A, and signing line.
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