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Warner Bros. is rebooting the old-school murder mystery series “Nancy Drew” and it will shoot in Atlanta. The series is casting for male and female actors of all types for specific scenes to be shot in Monroe, Georgia this summer.
The new movie, Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase, based off the popular book, will star Sophia Lillis as the title character, according to Deadline. Ellen DeGeneres, Jeff Kleeman, and Chip Diggins will all reportedly be executive producers on the project. See below for what casting directors are looking for:
Casting Call: Nancy Drew Film Looking For Actors In Atlanta Area
***Nancy Drew***
**Monroe area locals needed**Nancy Drew: Hidden Staircase Casting Call
***NANCY DREW***
**KAYAK NEEDED**
Brandi is looking for someone who has a Kayak and a vehicle that is not red, white, or black that can transport the kayak to set to work on the film Nancy Drew and the hidden staircase filming in the Monroe, GA area. There will be additional compensation for the auto and the kayak. If you have a kayak and the appropriate vehicle, and you are interested in doing paid background work on this project, please send an e-mail with a photo of yourself, and the kayak, and the vehicle to nancydrew@centralcasting.com. Please put “KAYAK” in the subject line, and don’t forget contact information. If you are not already registered with Central Casting, you will need to register before the work date. The work date will be sometime during the 1st week of June. Thank You.You must be fully registered with Central Casting in order to submit, or must be able to come to our office in downtown Atlanta and register before the work date. If you are selected to work, a Central Casting representative will contact you. If you are not selected for this category, there will be plenty of other opportunities to work on this film. Thank You.
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If you know an Atlanta area firefighter, you might want to tell them how they can make more than $3,000. An insurance commercial is filming in Atlanta and is looking to hire photogenic firefighters.
Casting will take place on Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 in Decatur, but the shoot will be on June 8 in Birmingham, Alabama, according to the casting call.
Commercial Casting Call In Atlanta for Firefighters
They are looking for REAL FIREFIGHTERS for this non-union Regional Medical Insurance Commercial.
Shoot day: $500/ per session up to 10 hours
Usage: $2500 for 2 yers usage Alabama market, Broadcast, web, digital, pre-roll, ooh, and print. Unlimited edits.
Travel stipend: $250 plus hotel provided.Anyone interested can email us at submissions@bigpicturecasting.com with name, age. email and phone number along with a current snapshot both head and shoulders and full body.
DAN: age 33-40, friendly, warm smile, a little humorous, wholesome,healthy not overly fit.
PAUL: age 25-30.
FEMALE FIREFIGHTER: age 23-30.
YOUNG GUN: age 18-19.
CHEF: age 40-50. Character. He can be slightly plump. Doesn’t go out on the truck anymore. -
Women make up a small percentage of golfers in the United States, but Topgolf, which has locations in Apharetta and Midtown Atlanta, wants to change that. In Observance of Women’s Golf Day on June 5, 2018, Topgolf is hosting a special class to celebrate.
Women’s Golf Day, created two years ago, was established to help raise participation and interest in the sport among women.
Complimentary Topgolf class in Atlanta to celebrate Women’s Golf Day
“We are excited to have Topgolf participate in Women’s Golf Day, adding another fun and engaging option for participants. The social component of Women’s Golf Day events are just as important as the golf, so in that respect, Topgolf is the perfect WGD host location,” said Founder of Women’s Golf Day Elisa Gaudet.
Topgolf’s 60-minute class will focus on mechanics of swing, body motions and capitalizing on the proper form among other things. There will be a maximum of 12 women per class admitted. One hour of instruction will include:
- 10 Minutes – Warm-up and Review the Basics (grip, stance, posture, wedges, irons and woods)
- 40 Minutes – Drill Stations (individuals to work as two-person teams)
- 10 Minutes – Intro to Competition (instructors will direct individuals in how to use their newly learned skills to play Topgolf games)
Interested women in the metro area should register early for their complimentary session at topgolf.com/womensgolfday.
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Henny & Waffles is back in Atlanta this weekend, this time at Club Opera in Midtown. As before the food-heavy event promises to fill your tummy with one of the best brunches you can find. Afterward, you can dance til your heart’s content.
For ALL parties of 10 or more that would like reserved brunch seating, after all guests have purchased their tickets send an email to Info@hennyandwaffles.com with a complete list of all attendee names AND time of arrival.**
***$15 Unlimited Mimosas During Brunch Only***
Brunch Menu:
- Hennessy Whole Wings
- Waffle Station
- Home Fries
- Omelette Station
- Crab Balls
- Cherrywood Hickory Bacon
- Turkey Sausage
- Cornmeal Fried Fish
- Six Cheese Mac & Cheese
- Garden Salad
- Dessert Station
- Fresh Fruit
- And More!
BUY TICKETS HERE
Day Party: 4pm – 9pm {Free Entry Before 5pm w/RSVP}
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With the hot weather enveloping Atlanta, you would be remiss not to realize that it’s bikini season. And May 22, 2018 just happens to be National Swimsuit Day. If you need a two-piece or sumthin’ sumthin’ then this dedicated swimsuit shopping day just in time for Memorial Day Weekend is the day to do it.
But if you live in Atlanta, you may be wondering where the beaches are? Yes, A-Town is pretty landlocked, but that’s OK (ClayCo Beach is closed for 2018). There are still some white sand spots close enough to drive to. Here are several:
Here Are The Closest Beaches To Atlanta
National Swimsuit Day was so popular last year with our customers that we are bringing it back in a bigger and better way including more summer must-have items at an incredible value to help families gear up in time for Memorial Day Weekend,” said Gill Hong, executive vice president, chief merchandising officer and head of international, Lands’ End. “In addition to the amazing assortment of swimwear, the Lands’ End team will be sharing swimsuit tips and fit advice on our social channels, along with a six-hour Twitter event, #NationalSwimsuitDay, to lend a hand to help everyone discover great fitting and flattering swimwear at amazing values.”
To celebrate, we thought we’d show you where all the top beaches are in metro Atlanta (yes, the ATL area DOES have beaches) and some of the closest ocean beaches to The A:
Jekyll Island, Ga. 322 miles. People often forget that one of the state’s natural wonders is found on the Georgia coastline. Georgia’s Jekyll Island is located at the intersection of Jacksonville, Florida, and Savannah, Georgia, and it is best known for being a famous vacation spot of old-money tycoons with last names like Rockefellers and Vanderbilts. It’s also the birthplace of the Federal Reserve.
Ossabaw Island, Ga. 248 miles. Ossabaw’s unspoiled land is Georgia’s third-largest barrier island and has an undeveloped seashore.
Edisto Island, SC. 287 miles. Touted as one of the few uncommercialized family beaches remaining, the dolphins and turtles realize this. Watch wildlife, ride your bike, enjoy a boat tour or take a swing at The Plantation Course at Edisto.
Charleston, SC. 308 miles. South Carolina is only an hour away from Atlanta proper, but to get to Charleston it’s going to take you about three hours, but you won’t be sorry: Charleston has barrier islands and beaches that make it worth your while.
Jacksonville, Fl. 346 miles. Cross the border of Georgia’s southern neighbor and you’ll stumble upon Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach, all of them great for surfing, snorkeling or just relaxing by the waves.
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From May 14-20, 2018, it’s American Craft Beer Week. That means there’s plenty of suds flowing throughout Atlanta’s many bars, taverns, craft breweries and micro-breweries.
Arches Brewing in Hapeville is doing it big this week with a Tasting Room celebrating American Craft Beer Week. The establishment is releasing specialty beers every day and sprinkling in giveaways.
On May 22nd, set down the kettlebell and reconnect with your 7 year old you. The one that played and moved through space like no one was watching. MOVE & BREW will expose you to multiple areas of movement through games, breathing exercises, stillness, joint care & maintenance. All fitness levels welcome. More info here. Come early and stay after for a pint!
On May 24, Arches is partner with Ludacris’ restaurant Chicken+Beer, for Flights & Bites. At the event people will be able to pair seasonal beer flights with their southern comfort creations. $10 flights, $15 bites, or $25 all in.
Arches Brewing is located at 3361 Dogwood Dr, Hapeville, Georgia 30354.
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Atlanta’s pizza wars may be heating back up as a new player enters the market. Gino’s East of Chicago is coming to Poncey-Highland, according to What Now Atlanta.
The new pizza spot will be located at 675 N. Highland Ave. NE in the spot formerly home to Rize Artisan Pizza. Ginos East has been a staple in Chicago, making the some of the best Chicago style deep dish pizza since 1966.
New pizza spot Gino’s East coming to Poncey-Highland in Atlanta
Chicagoans who have moved down south will no doubt love it when Gino’s East opens its doors in mid-July, What Now Atlanta reports. The Midtown location will be Gino’s East’s first pizza joint in Georgia.
Menu faves include Chicago Fire, featuring hot & spicy patty-style sausage, fire roasted red peppers, red onions. Also the Chi-Talian Stallion boasts Italian beef, roasted sweet peppers, giardiniera. The Deep Dish Meaty Legend has pepperoni, Italian sausage, Canadian bacon, bacon, and the Deep Dish Spinach Margarita has spinach, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil.
Check out more of the menu below:
Atlanta has been home to a number of relatively new pizza restaurants over the past five years. Earlier this year, West Midtown saw the opening of The Local Pizzaiolo.
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Clark Atlanta University students will graduate this week at commencement services on May 21, 2018. The Baccalaureate will be a day earlier.
Commencement exercises will be held in the Clark Atlanta University Stadium, rain or shine. Please check the weather and be sure to bring rain gear if the report calls for rain.
CAU Graduation 2018: May 21
There will be a number of CAU live streams so that people who couldn’t make the event can see the festivities.
Baccalaureate – May 20, 2018
Vivian W. Henderson Health & Physcial Education Center
Epps Gymnasium
10:00 a.m.(A Baccalaureate is a religious service honoring the graduating class.)
Commencement – May 21, 2018
CAU Panther Stadium
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Rap artist J. Cole recently announced a 34-date tour in support of his new album KOD, with special guest Young Thug. The Live Nation-produced tour will be in Atlanta on August 12, 2018 at Infinite Energy Center in Gwinnett County.
The tour will start off in Miami, Florida, on August 9 and swing through the South and Midwest before heading to New York, Los Angeles and ending in Boston, MA on October 10.
J. Cole’s ‘KOD’ Tour Will Play Atlanta On Aug. 12
The fifth studio album from J. Cole, KOD follows his critically acclaimed, platinum-selling 2016 album 4 Your Eyez Only.In the week ending April 26, KOD sold 397k equivalent album units, while its songs amassed 322 million audio streams. That makes J. Cole only the third artist in history to surpass 300 million audio streams in its debut week—an achievement that’s especially remarkable considering that KOD only contains 12 songs.
For the Atlanta date, Young Thug will not be performing. Here is the entire tour schedule:
J. Cole KOD Tour Dates:
Aug 9 – Miami, FL – AmericanAirlines Arena
Aug 11 – Tampa, FL – Amelia Arena
Aug 12 – Atlanta, GA – Infinite Energy Center*
Aug 14 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
Aug 15 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Aug 17 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center
Aug 18 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Aug 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Arena*
Aug 22 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl SDSU
Aug 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center
Aug 29 – Oakland, CA – Oracle Arena
Sep 2 – Boise, ID – Taco Bell Arena
Sep 4 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center
Sep 5 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
Sep 7 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
Sep 8 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Smart Home Arena
Sep 10 – Denver, CO – Pepsi Center
Sept 12 – Little Rock, AR – Verizon Arena*
Sep 13 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at The BJCC
Sep 17 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
Sep 18 – Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center
Sep 19 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
Sep 21 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesar’s Arena
Sep 22 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena
Sep 23 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
Sep 25 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center
Sep 26 – Hartford, CT – XL Center
Sep 28 – University Park, PA – Bryce Jordan Center
Oct 1 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden*
Oct 4 – Toronto – Air Canada Centre
Oct 5 – Montreal – Bell Centre
Oct 6 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Oct 8 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena*
Oct 10 – Boston, MA – TD Garden