Foxeria del Sol Hatch Chile Festival will take place at the Taqueria del Sol Westside on Sunday, August 26, 2018. The event will run from 4 to 8 pm.
The event, located at 1200 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30318, will benefit Hogs for The Cause, the leading pediatric brain cancer outreach organization in the United States. Come out to support them and experience some delicious food from Fox Brothers, live music local beer and more.
The annual block party style event will celebrate the annual harvest of Hatch Chiles from New Mexico and also raise money for a great organization, Hogs for the Cause.
Tickets for this event are $30 and include admission and unlimited access to food stations. Drinks will be available for purchase at the event.
This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
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What you need to know about Atlanta’s BronzeLens Film Festival
Thousands are expected in downtown Atlanta this weekend for the kickoff of BronzeLens Film Festival 2018, a gathering of some of emerging and veteran African-American movie professionals. The festival runs from August 22-26 at various locales around the city, including a hub at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center Ave. NE.
As an incubator for new films and talent, BronzeLens received submissions from 23 countries around the world this year. Eighty-five films will be screened and juried films include the work of some the world’s most talented filmmakers. Narrative fiction, documentary, webisode, music video and short film screenings coupled with the who’s who of the film industry
There will be a special kickoff screening on Sunday, Aug. 19 will focus on Nollywood.
The BronzeLens Awards Show (Saturday, August 25, 2018): The awards show will honors the best of the festival’s filmmakers as well as other noteworthy industry leaders. Categories include the best in Features, Documentaries and International films, Shorts, Student Films, Web Series, Actress and Actor.
Women’s Superstar Lunch (Friday, August 24, 2018): The Women Superstars Luncheon will celebrate women of color in front of and behind the bronze lens. BronzeLens honors female luminaries in the film and television world.
Sunday Brunch with the Brothers (Sunday, August 26, 2018) will feature a panel of men of color who work in the television and film industry as well as on the stage and in radio. Along with a moderator, the brothers share what it takes to be successful and how each has learned to overcome adversity. There will also be a question-and-answer session for the audience.
This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
Women make up just a quarter of the tech workforce. But a new initiative by the Flatiron School and Citi is looking to change that. The two entities announced this week that scholarships up to $1 million will be awarded to women breaking into the tech industry.
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A new restaurant equipped with a sizable event space is coming to Atlanta’s historic Healey Building. The Pantry and Impress Events will open at 57 Forsyth Street, according to What Now Atlanta.
The eatery will resurrect the former Loaf & Kettle space and open its doors in late 2018. Downtown’s Fairlie-Poplar district is undergoing a bit of a revitalization. Some of the stalwart eateries such as Dua’s and Ruben’s Sandwiches continue to thrive, but other restaurants have given away to chain fast-food restaurants such as Moe’s and Arby’s.
Let’s hope The Pantry can draw a crowd. The site will feature a chefs counter and kitchen which leads to an atrium, What Now reports.
The menu will consist of breakfast and lunch fare of the healthy variety: salads, protein-rich sandwiches and breads. Dinner cuisine will feature charcuterie, cheese, and wine at the chefs counter.
If you’re looking for some of the most essential Atlanta restaurants, check out these soul food spots.
Tickets to see the Atlanta Braves play at SunTrust Park are the most affordable out of any MLB team, according to a new study. GoBankingRates.com looked at Major League Baseball stadiums and compared what it costs fans for tickets, food, beverages and parking and the Atlanta Braves tickets came out on top.
Despite being one of the newest stadiums in all of MLB, admission to SunTrust Park came in No. 1in being the least expensive. When you add other expenses such as food, parking, etc, the Braves ballpark came in overall in second place, bested only by Coors Field.
The Braves began play in April in its second season at SunTrust Park after a quarter-century in downtown Atlanta’s Turner Field.
Other insights from the GoBankingRates.com study showed that it costs nearly $100 to enjoy the amenities at some of MLB’s top ballparks.
Top 3 Most Expensive MLB Stadiums
1. Cost to Attend Yankee Stadium: $95
2. Cost to Attend Safeco Field: $92.83
3. Cost to Attend Fenway Park: $91
Top 3 Least Expensive MLB Stadiums
1. Cost to Attend Coors Field: $50
2. Cost to Attend SunTrust Park: $51
3. Cost to Attend Angel Stadium: $52.67
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We told you about the newest thai spot in Buckhead, Chai Yo, when it soft-opened earlier this winter. Now, the eatery has hit its stride.
One of its most popular dishes so far is “Plah Pla Meuk” a grilled marinated octopus in lime juice tossed with a number of delectable veggies for ascent. If you’re a curry lover (like me) there are a handful of dishes that you’ll love, like the Neau Panang and Khew Wan Kai.
Located at 3050 Peachtree Road NW Atlanta,, Suite R-8, the restaurant is hoping its affluent address will set it apart from the competition.
The restaurant says that it brings a “chef-driven Thai concept featuring Chef DeeDee Niyomkul’s interpretation of traditional and old-world Thai recipes using new world techniques and inspiration. From the family that created Nan Thai Fine Dining, Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft and Tamarind Seed.”
We couldn’t agree more. But don’t take our word for it. Reserve your table at www.chaiyoatl.com.
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If you’re looking for things to do in Atlanta this weekend, we’ve got you. Two of America’s favorite comedians are coming to Atlanta this week to get their funny on.
Dave Chappelle and Jon Stewart have shows on Friday, August 10 through August 15 at The Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta.
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Chappelle was just recently in Atlanta, where he did a surprise 2.5 hour set at Midtown’s Laughing Skull Lounge.
Of course, comedy is not all the city has to offer. Here are some weekend happenings around 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:
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The Imagine Music Festival comes to Atlanta on September 21-23, 2018 to offer some of the hottest artists on four main stages. The event takes place at the camping grounds of Atlanta Motor Speedway from early morning to late in the evening.
The 2018 performer lineup includes: Headliners: Armin Van Buuren; Bassnectar; Kaskade; Alesso; Galantis; RL Grime, Zeds Dead and special guests: Adventure Club; Getter; The Glitch Mob. Oceania Stage: 12th Planet; Bear Grillz: Leah Culver; Liquid Stranger; Riot Ten; Zaxx; Eddie Gold; Kevin Flum; Midnite Panda; Ra; and Sunday Service.
Other acts include Amazonia Stage: GRiZ; ZHU; Cashmere Cat; Jai Wolf; Shpongle (Simon Posford DJ set); Ekali; Eoto; Lotus; Levitation Jones; Protohype; Yheti B2B Toadface and Ployd. Disco Inferno Stage: Green Velvet; Oliver Heldens; Boogie3 T; Squnto; Chocolate Puma; EDX; Joker; Koan Sound; Latmun; special guest: Noisia; Shlump; Tiga; Walker & Royce; and Wax Motif. Aeria Stage: Paul Oakenfold; Gabriel Dresden; DJ Dara; IVY Lab; DJ SS and over 70 local and regional acts.
The three-day music festival is partnering with Surreal, a fundraising platform that offers fans experiences with proceeds going to local charities. Two exclusive artist-based experiences include a VIP ticket to Imagine Music Festival for themselves and a friend, roundtrip airfare courtesy of Orbitz, onsite VIP Glamping by Unity Travel.
The experiences will feature a meet and greet with Armin Van Buuren; a side stage performance viewing with Kaskade; golf cart escort ride with Alesso; a side stage performance viewing with RL Grime and signed merch pack; hanging with Getter backstage; trailer hangout with The Glitch Mob; trailer hangout with 12th Planet; eat and greet with Bear Grillz and a signed merch pack from GRiZ.
Fans can visit www.givesurreal.com for full details. The music festival is an 18 and over event.
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Atlanta’s spring and summertime have blessed us with seasonably warm weather and festivals galore. With the year, half way over, we thought we’d give you the 411 on what festivals are remaining.
There are some good ones that have already passed, such as the Dogwood Festival and Atlanta Jazz Fest, but there are plenty still in the can.
Here are some of the remaining festivals coming to Atlanta in 2018.
7/15 – Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival (Westside)
7/28 – Atlanta Ice Cream Festival (Piedmont Park)
May – September – Concerts by the Springs (Sandy Springs)
June – August – Concerts in the Garden (Atlanta Botanical Garden)
June – August – Jazz on the Lawn (Callenwold)
June-September – Sunset Sips (Chattahoochee Nature Center)
June – September – Sunset Sessions (Park Tavern)
July – August – Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival (The Fox Theatre)
AUGUST
8/10-12 Oye Fest Atlanta
8/11 – Decatur BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festival
8/18-19 – Piedmont Park Arts Festival
8/25-26 – Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
8/31-9/1 – Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival (Callway Gardens)
8/31-9/2 – Decatur Book Festival
May – September – Concerts by the Springs (Sandy Springs)
June – August – Concerts in the Garden (Atlanta Botanical Garden)
June – August – Jazz on the Lawn (Callenwold)
June-September – Sunset Sips (Chattahoochee Nature Center)
June – September – Sunset Sessions (Park Tavern)
July 29 – ATL Peach Fest
August 11 – 1st annual Dames + Dregs Beer Festival
August 18-19: Piedmont Park Arts Festival
August 26: Festival Peachtree Latino
August 26 & 27: Summer Shade Festival
August 31 – Sept. 2: Taste of Soul Atlanta
August 31 – Sept. 2: AJC Decatur Book Festival
September 8 and 9:One MusicFest:
September 15 and 16: Music Midtown
September 21-23: Imagine Music Festival:
September 22: Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade
September 22: Localmotion Festival of the Arts
September 25: Atlanta Audubon Chalk Festival
September 27-30: Atlanta Flux Projects
September 29 & 30: Fall Festival-Candler Park
September 30: Atlanta Streets Alive-Midtown
October 6: ATL Cluckfest Fried Chicken Festival
October 12-14: Atlanta Pride Festival
October 13 & 14: AfroPunk’s Carnival of Consciousness
October 27: Atlanta World Kite Festival
Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? 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.
Melissa McCarthy has been cast in a new movie filmed in Atlanta. This time the star plays a former executive whose life goes awry when she’s chosen for observation by the world’s first super-intelligence, according to Variety.
Producers are looking to fill several “techie” roles that will shoot on August 9 and 11 in Atlanta, according to a casting call.
For August 9:
For August 11:
Seeking some Tech Types
Need a wide range of ethnicities
Age 20-35
Rate: 75/8
Date: August 11th
Location: Midtown
If you fit the description please email Extras@RoseLockeCasting.com. Include 3 pics (head, body and profile) age, ht, wt and all contact info.
Subject: TECHIE
Please send a selfie holding a piece of paper with todays date written on it.
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