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Atlanta Field Day is a throwback to grade school, built with adults in mind. We’ve got all the classic events like tug of war, relay races, obstacle courses, etc. – plus some crazy new games and some surprises throughout the day. Teams will earn points in each event to add up to your total for the day.
Will your team have what it takes to take home the King of the Field title? Grab some friends, start your team (8 or more people), and gear up for the competition of the Summer!
This event is brought to you by Atlanta Sport and Social Club and Creative Loafing.
**Pricing is listed per person**
Event details and schedule
Day of Check In:
Team Captains need to visit the registration check-in tent on the corner of Angiers & North Ave to pick up the teams playing schedule, rosters, and participant wristbands. Check-in will begin at 11:00am, and all teams must be checked in by 11:30am
Parking:
There extremely limited street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods near the park. We highly encourage carpooling. Better yet, take a Lyft or an Uber!
Food & Beverage:
* There is no outside alcohol permitted at the event. *Bring a water bottle to refill at the Player’s Lounge. Food will be available to purchase from food trucks, and the bar opens at 11:30am. Vendors will accept both cash and credit card payments.
The Games:
This year’s event will feature some Field Day classics, as well as a variety of new games created by the Field Day team. Atlanta Field Day has featured the following games and competitions in the past: Bubble Gauntlet, P.D.I. Relay, Grass Twister, Tug-O-War, Eating Contests, Backyard Wheelbarrow Race, Photo Booth Scavenger Hunt, Back is the New Front Relay, Giant Paper Airplane Toss, and more!
Each game station will have a copy of the rules and Game Official to explain those rules, participation requirements, and to take your score. Scores can be viewed at: www.fielddaysocres.com
What to Wear:
It’s Atlanta in July, so it’s going to be hot out! Sunscreen, Sneakers (no cleats allowed), Shorts & T-shirts/Tanks are recommended. Also, please be prepared to get a little wet. Team costumes are strongly encouraged! Don’t forget we are awarding prizes for Team Spirit/Best Costumes.
Prizes and awards:
— King of the Field – The team with the most points at the end of the day will take home the King of the Field title and trophy, have their photo included in Creative Loafing, and some major sponsor swag!
–– Team Spirit – The team that is the most spirited with the best costumes will receive the Team Spirit award! This award will be given to the team voted most spirited by the event volunteers and staff. Prizes include complimentary registration to and Atlanta Sport and Social Club league, sponsored swag bags, and other prizes!
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The World Cup has everyone glued to their TV screens — and Atlanta is no exception. To show their appreciation to hometown fans, and because they’re the most successful pro soccer team in the world, Atlanta United is hosting World Cup viewing parties around the city.
Join the soccer movement by watching the 2018 FIFA World Cup at this ATL spots
Saturday, July 7
El Ponce will be an ALL-DAY viewing party, with the Quarterfinals matchups followed by ATL UTD vs. Philly away match at 7pm.
Matches: Quarterfinals, ATL UTD vs Philly
When: 10am – 9pm
Where: El Ponce, Fado MidtownSunday, July 15
It’s all leading up to the grand finale. Join us before ou
r match vs the Seattle Sounders for our 2018 FIFA World Cup Final Viewing Party presented by Coca-Cola.
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Poet and American matriarch Maya Angelou wielded the written and spoken word like no other. Now those inspiring sentiments will be sprinkled on your favorite things. Caged Bird Legacy LLC, African American Expressions is debuting several products in Atlanta next week with Angelou’s imprint on them.
Fans will be able to buy “Still I Rise” calendars, journals, tote bags and all kinds of home décor, including first ever Christmas card with words from Dr. Angelou’s “Amazing Peace” poem.
“Legacy is so important,” said Greg Perkins, CEO of AAE. “Dr. Angelou empowered so many with her words of love, courage, and hope. With that in mind we created a line of products that not only reflected the beauty of her remarkable spirit, but products that allow everyone the chance to give that special someone the gift of her words.”
The products will soon be in stores around the nation, but for now African American Expressions will be offering a sneak peek at the full line of Dr. Angelou products, as well as over 100 additional new products at the America’s Mart in Atlanta, from July 10-16.
You can visit there in person, or go online to www.black-cards.com. The website will be updated with the products available for pre-order.
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Movie star Clint Eastwood, 87, is returning to the big screen for the full-length feature film “The Mule,” which will be partially shot in metro Atlanta. The film is based on the real-life story of a 90-year-old drug courier.
The movie tells the tale of Leo Sharp, a World War II veteran who went on to become a successful horticulturist. He turned to living a double life as he began smuggling drugs for the Sinaloa cartel. In 2011 he was busted with 20 pounds of cocaine.
Augusta Casting Call: Clint Eastwood Movie ‘The Mule’ Looking For Actors
The film is looking to cast “DEA agents” in the Atlanta area from Tuesday, July 10 and Wednesday, July 11 in Atlanta. In addition to the city, filming will also be done in Augusta.
For the new FEATURE FILM “MULE”
FILMING next TUES 7/10 and WED 7/11 – BOTH DATES
– FILMING in ATLANTAPlease READ CAREFULLY
Casting for a WOMAN to be a FEATURED secretary to our Senior DEA Agent (a cast member) .
– FEMALE
– ANY ETHNICITY
– AGE 30 to 45
– ACTING Experience acting is requested– NEW FACES ONLY (or repeats ok if you were not used)
– FILMING next TUES 7/10 and WED 7/11 – BOTH DATES
you MUST be open for BOTH DATES- this is a 2 day booking– FILMING in ATLANTA
PAY RATE= $125 for 8 hrs with OT after that each day
SUBMIT TO: projects2@tscasting.com
SUBJECT LINE: “SECRETARY”
PLEASE INCLUDE:
CURRENT, CLEAR, PHOTOS !!!
1 from the chest up (face) and 1 from the knees up (full body)
Look attractive and serious in your photos!
IF you have professional photos, you MUST include candid shots of yourself, even if it’s selfies (just not a strange angle selfie, please).
Then please List the following:
First and Last NAME
PHONE NUMBER (s)
CITY & STATE (where you will be coming from!)
Email address
AGE
Ethnicity
Height
Weight
SIZES:
WOMEN: Dress size, bust/bra/cup, waist, shoe
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either ATTACH a resume or list your acting experience
and list
“NEW FACE” or “REPEAT BUT NOT USED/SEEN”
You MUST be LOCAL to the GREATER ATLANTA, GEORGIA AREA (or willing to work as a local hire)
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Held at a private location, this dinner event is one you don’t want to miss. Please join celebrity Chef Kardea Brown as she celebrates three successful years of The New Gullah Supper Club!
There will be a signature drink served, samples of the new summer menu, and much more.
Festivities begin at 7:00 pm and will run until 10 on Sat, August 4, 2018.
As always the event location will be disclosed to ticket holders only.
Ticket holders will receive an email containing the event location 24 hours prior to the event time.
Dress code is “festive”.
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Producers for the Fox TV series “The Gifted” are looking to cast new faces as mutants on Tuesday, July 2, 2018, AtlantaFi has learned.
“The Gifted” is a science fiction / fantasy series rooted in the X-Men pantheon. The show is about a group of young people discovered to be mutants.
The series stars Stephen Moyer, Amy Acker Sean Teale, Jamie Chung, Coby Bell, Emma Dumont, Blair Redford, Natalie Alyn Lind, and Percy Hynes White.
The Gifted Casting Call In Atlanta
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**SEEKING MUTANTS**
HEAVEN (SEASON 2)
Work: Tuesday 7/2
Location: Atlanta
Rate: $88/10
Role: Bystanders
MUST BE REGISTERED WITH CENTRAL CASTING!- Diner Patrons: Men and Women, over the age of 18, no visible tattoos, to work WITH or WITHOUT your car. No red, white, or black vehicles. Cars must be in good condition.
- Waitress: Women, over the age of 18. No visible tattoos.
- Bartender: Men, over the age of 18. Must be willing to be clean shaven. No visible tattoos.
- Hospital Staff: Men and Women, over the age of 18, no visible tattoos. Think Admin, Nurse, and Doctor types.
- Men, over the age of 18, ~5’10”-6’1”, max waist size 38 to fit uniform. Must be willing to be clean shaven. No visible tattoos. Must be available both days.
- SPFX MUTANTS: Now casting for MEN & WOMEN over the age of 18, any ethnicity, to portray mutants. No visible tattoos. MUST be comfortable with prosthetics and SPFX makeup (no skin allergies or sensitivities whatsoever). Men MUST be clean shaven or willing to shave their face.
If this is you, please send an email to Heaven@CentralCasting.com with “BYSTANDERS” in the subject line.
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The new Facebook Watch series “Queen America” casting in Atlanta for assorted roles, including photographers. They’re looking to shoot on July 4 in Jonesboro, according to the casting call.
The series, which stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, was created by Meaghan Oppenheimer (Fear the Walking Dead), “Queen America” is about a pageant coach who finds a young girl who has resisted other people’s worthwhile intentions to mold her into the next Miss America. Zeta-Jones plays Vicki Ellis, the coach tasked with mentoring Samantha Stone.
Facebook Watch’s ‘Queen America’ Casting In Atlanta
The show is produced by wiip (word.idea.imagination.production), a company run by former ABC Entertainment Group president Paul Lee. Bruna Papandrea’s imprint Made Up Stories, will serve as co-studio partner.
Here is what producers are looking for:
Filming on Wednesday, July 4:
Work: Tuesday 7.4
Rate: $75/8 + $5 Camera Bump
Location: Jonesboro, GAPhotographer w/ Gear: Men or Woman ages late 20’s-50’s to work with their own photography camera equipment. All ethnicity. Please either attach a photo or list the camera/camera equipment you own.
If this is you please submit a clear photo(s), name, number and sizes to QUEENAMERICA@CENTRALCASTING.COM
Please put “PHOTOGRAPHER” in the subject line
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On July 1, 2018, Georgia is set to enact a new law that would make it a crime for motorists to hold their cell phones in their hands. Recent statistics show that nearly 70% of traffic accidents in the state are due to distracted drivers mostly using cell phones.
As a public service, here’s what’s allowed and not allowed under the Hands-Free Georgia Act, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Not Allowed
*Holding or supporting, with any part of the body, a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device (for example, an iPod).
*Writing, sending or reading any text-based communication, including a text message, instant message, e-mail or internet data while holding your device.
*Watching a video or movie other than watching data related to the navigation of your vehicle (i.e., your mapping app or GPS screen).
*Recording a video.
Allowed
*Speaking or texting while using hands-free technology.
*Using a GPS system or mapping app.
*Wearing and using a smart watch.
*Using an earpiece to talk on the phone.
*Using radios, CB radios, CB radio hybrids, commercial two-way radios, subscription-based emergency communication devices, prescribed medical devices, amateur or ham radios and “in-vehicle security, navigation or remote diagnostics” systems.
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“Wife Swap” is coming to Atlanta. Have you ever wondered how your family would survive without you? Do you wish your spouse understood all of the things you juggle as a mom?
The show is now filming the new season and accepting submissions from families. Currently, casting directors are looking to cast families that live in metro Atlanta.
Wife Swap – Two families are chosen per episode and the “wife” in the family swaps with the other. The reality show gets fun when when families clash over household rules and the lifestyle difference becomes apparent for all involved.
Wife Swap invites you behind the walls of America’s homes and lets you experience how families run their lives.
Each episode involves two families and a fun twist: the moms of each household swap places for 10 days! If you are a family unit (two parents and children) who love an adventure.
Casting Duo and CMT are looking for all types of modern families (traditional and non-traditional) to apply. There is COMPENSATION if your family is selected and a $250 finder’s fee if you REFER a selected family!
If you and your family are ready to embark on a journey that will ultimately STRENGTHEN your bond,see wifeswapcasting.com.
Here’s how to apply:
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Atlanta’s only urban cider party this week is happening Thursday, July 28, 2018 at 6:30-8:30pm (Because you know ATL be havin’ cider parties now).
This week, there’s something called Drunk Cider School (no, really) and it’s poppin’.
The cost of admission is $39, but you’ll get to party with cooks and learn the art of the masters. The cooks teams up with
@UrbanTreeCider for a fun night of sips & schoolin’.The event will consist of six ciders & lite snacks to compliment them. There will also be a brief history of global cider consumption and a discussion on the basics of cider production.
It’s all going down and West Midtown’s Cooks & Soldiers, located at 691 14th St NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318.