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Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion came, saw and conquered Atlanta. The hip-hop phenom performed Easter Weekend on Friday, April 19 at 95 North Event Center and Saturday, April 20.
Megan Thee Stallion’s concert was brought to you by Red Cup Entertainment.
Megan Thee Stallion Atlanta show: What you need to know
The concert featured the livest sounds in the city from “DJ Jash Jay” & ” DJ Jordan Rock” along with the Hypest Hypeman “Emcee Bizzy” on the mic.
Megan Pete hit the scene in June 2018 with the release of her EP “Tina Snow.” Later that year, in November, she signed to 300 Entertainment. Her popularity has soared since then.
Megan Thee Stallion set to perform in Atlanta tonight. Get tix https://t.co/Zus5jU6dXR pic.twitter.com/8lZTHT9GvC
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) April 20, 2019
Megan recently lost her mother, who helped her to become a star. Holly Thomas had a brief hip-hop career, rapping under the name Holly-Wood.
At last count, Megan Thee Stallion said that her next album will be called “Fever.”
Get tickets to Megan Thee Stallion in Atlanta
Megan was exposed to rap music while her mother toiled away in the studio, she’s said.
Finally got to see @theestallion in Atlanta 😍#bigolefreak pic.twitter.com/aLGbRPqRPF
— Tropical Storm (@the_debster624) April 20, 2019
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The new movie “Irresistible” is casting in Atlanta right now. Casting directors are looking for several roles that will film from April 30 to May 30.
“Irresistible” is a political satire conceptualized by actor Steve Carell and Jon Stewart. The film also has two-time Emmy nominee Rose Byrne attached to it.
‘Irresistible’ Casting Call in Atlanta: Details
Actors who can play construction workers, men ages 20 and over, all ethnicities, sought on April 25 in Atlanta. Casting directors stipulate that you must have some construction type clothing if you apply.
IRRESISTABLE
Construction Worker
Male 20 and over
Any ethnicity
Please have some construction type clothing!!Date: 4/25
Rate: 75/8
Location: AtlPreviously, here are some casting call dates for “irresistable”
Rate: 75/8
Location: Mostly all Rockmart but possibly a few in ATL
Dates: Various. The schedule can always change, so we are looking for people that can be part of our core group. As of now, the dates are:
4/30, 5/1, 5/2, 5/9, 5/10, 5/14, 5/17, 5/20, 5/21, 5/24, 5/30Please email Prep@RoseLockeCasting.com
Include 3 pics (head, body and selfie holding paper with todays date written on it) age, ht, wt and all contact info.
Subject: CARELL COREAtlanta 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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If you’re looking for a great after-work set, City Winery Wine Down Weekends in Midtown Atlanta is the place to be. You can come to Ponce City Market and indulge in the evenings.
City Winery’s patio is where the action is. There you can enjoy free live music in dog-friendly environs. Wine Down Weekends begin at 6:30 p.m. and last until 8:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays in the spring.
City Winery Wine Down Weekends: What you need to know
When it comes to having a good time in Atlanta, few venues can match up with City Winery, which is a music venue, restaurant, wine bar, and winery all rolled up into one.
Major music acts routinely perform there as well. See their concert schedule to see if your favorite artists is due for a stop.
Where is City Winery located in Atlanta?
City Winery is located at 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 in Ponce City Market in Midtown. Here’s a map so you can find it.
Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.Explore Atlanta at your own pace
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:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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It’s baaaaack. Afropunk’s Carnival of Consciousness Atlanta 2019 is returning this weekend for two days of soulful music, loud and abstract art and colorful and free expression. The dates are Saturday, October 12 & Sunday, October 13.
The event will feature two days of incredible musical artists, including Anderson Paak and FKA Twigs. Previously, Atlanta has been blessed to see such artists as Willow Smith, Miguel, Alice Smith and more.
Afropunk’s Carnival of Consciousness Atlanta 2019 Set For Oct. 12, 13
Like last year, it will be held on Windsor Street near downtown Atlanta.
The annual festival pays homage to cultural cornerstones through music, film, skate, and art. The musical lineup will be announced later this week. Last year, major acts such as Solange, Willow Smith, Danny Brown and Alice Smith rocked the crowd.
“When we started the festival, it was meant as a platform for alternative black talent and to grow an audience we felt did not understand festival culture and therefore wouldn’t pay for it,” co-founder Matthew Morgan told Billboard.com in 2015.
Artists such as Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals, FTA Twigs, Danny Brown and more are slated to perform for Afropunk Atlanta 2019. Here is the full music lineup.
Afropunk Atlanta has been a labor of love as well for Morgan. “We put a lot in by supporting the community for 10 years, so to have the community turn around and support the event, we were extremely happy about that.”
Tickets to the Carnival of Consciousness are on sale now. You can also volunteer and get an earned ticket by working on site.
Afropunk Atlanta: Ticket information
- Ticket purchases are limited to a maximum of 4 tickets per person.
- Once you purchase your ticket, you will receive an order confirmation email from Eventbrite on behalf of The AFROPUNK Festival. Your confirmation will be attached to your email. Make sure to print them out and bring them to the event. Or, you could go green and download the Eventbrite app on your smartphone!
- IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder.
- If you are having any other technical issues with your order, click here to contact Eventbrite.
- All purchases are final. No refunds or exchanges.
- Event is rain or shine.
• Artists subject to change.
**Only purchase from official AFROPUNK page. If you purchase from another source, you risk purchasing a counterfeit or invalid pass. AFROPUNK is not responsible for passes purchased from unofficial sources.
Where is Afropunk going to be held in Atlanta for 2019?
The annual Afropunk festival will be held at 787 Windsor Street Southwest Atlanta, GA 30315. Here is a map to help you find it.
(Story image via Facebook.com/afropunk / Ryan Purcell)This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
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:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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Mary J. Blige and Nas are throwing a concert together at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park in Atlanta. The concert is slated for Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in Buckhead.
Mary J. Blige is known as the queen of hip-hop soul and you know the “Not Gon Cry” singer is going to bring nearly 30 years of hits to the stage.
Mary J. Blige and Nas Atlanta concert: Everythng you need to know
Nasir Jones, aka Nas got his start in Queensbridge section of New York in the early 1990s. HIs freshman effort “Illmatic,” is largely considered a hip-hop masterpiece.
His hits include such classics as “If I Ruled the World,” “Made You Look” and much more.
Get tickets to Mary J. Blige and Nas concert here
Where is Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park located in Atlanta?
Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park is located at 4469 Stella Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30342. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Atlanta is a concert city. You can catch live performances across the city on almost any given night. Aside from that, Atlanta is a national tour stop for nearly every major music artists and performer, rather they do comedy or other entertainment.If you want to keep up with all the performances and who’s coming to town, subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly curated list of things to do, what to see and even where to eat.
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The Atlanta Film Festival continues to show some of the most creative cinematic content we’ve seen in a long time. Among them is the short film “Who You Are,” from filmmaker Joel Blacker.The hilarious short is about an artificial intelligence system in the late 1980s with just enough wit to bring its inventor to his wit’s end.Short film ‘Who You Are’ screens at Atlanta Film Festival 2019
The movie’s premise stemmed from a concept developed by writer and film collaborator Sam Root dreamed up. AtlantaFi.com talked to Blacker about the making of “Who You Are” and what we can expect from him in the future.With so many movies being produced in Georgia, it’s no longer a given that a filmmaker originates from the West Coast, so here’s the first question we wanted to know:Where are you based?
I’m based in Los Angeles. I made “Who You Are” with Leviathan Filmworks based there.
Photo credit: Joel Blacker What motivated you to get into filmmaking?
I’ve always known I was going to work in film. When I was a kid I shot movies with Legos based on storylines I stole from” Star Wars” movies. I got lucky that my parents moved me to California when I was 12. Living a couple hours north of L.A. allowed me the opportunity to work as a production assistant on sets during high school in the summer.What inspired the making of this film?
Sam Roots (writer) and I have been friends since middle school. We’ve made various short projects together in the last few years that we’ve taken on the festival circuit and seen mild success from. ‘Who You Are’ was based on a short script Sam wrote in college that I absolutely fell in love with. Sam would say at the time he wrote it he was taking one too many religious studies courses and was inspired by a panic attack he had because of them. Since then, Sam and I have been refining the concept and constantly trying to find a way to execute it on a small budget.Why did you decide to do ‘Who You Are’ as a short film?
We realized the concept lent itself more to an episodic format where we could grow and tell more of the story and so we created the short series (5x 5minute episodes) to give people a nugget of the world we want to create.What are some other projects we can expect from you?
We have a pilot script for a longer version of ‘Who You Are’ that we want to create, so working to get that out there. We’ve also written a feature script for a short we made called ‘Let’s Do It’ about a couple’s failed attempt at an orgy. That one can be found online. As we work towards making the show and feature, I’m directing some music videos that people should keep an eye out for. I’m just obsessed with music videos and the possibilities they present to make statement pieces online. You can follow me @JoelJayBlacker to see them as they’re released, or go to my website JoelBlacker.comThe Atlanta Film Festival: What to do this week
The 43rd annual Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) continues through April 14. in Midtown. The event features 11 days of movie happenings, film screenings, educational workshops and more.
If you’re a movie buff, you’ll love the talent and filmmaker appearances as well as the special music, food, and art-focused presentations. But there are also FREE things to do.
‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil And Vile’ screens at Atlanta Film Festival
Atlanta 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.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. -
The Netflix movie “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile” screened on Sunday, April 7 at the 2019 Atlanta Film Festival.The movie, which stars Zac Efron as Ted Bundy, depicts the serial killer’s pathological liar-lover persona in full spectrum.Oscar-nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger was on hand as hundreds of people stood in line at the Plaza Theatre for more than an hour to see the screening.Despite it’s title, “Extremely Wicked” resisted what was expected to be a dark narrative for much of the movie. Only in the last 10 minutes did the film show a true-to-life glimpse of the horrors that Bundy, perfected executed by Efron, did to his female victims.Berlinger drew into his deep experience with true crime documentaries to weave a compelling plot that shows Bundy they way he viewed himself rather than from the lens of the media. Berling did a masterful job with “Exremely Wicked,” which is expected to be a Netflix blockbuster.The Atlanta Film Festival: What to do this week
The 43rd annual Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) continues through April 14. in Midtown. The event features 11 days of movie happenings, film screenings, educational workshops and more.
If you’re a movie buff, you’ll love the talent and filmmaker appearances as well as the special music, food, and art-focused presentations. But there are also FREE things to do.
‘Speed Of Life’ Director: ‘Most Of The Things I Make Are Personal’
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Atlanta is the largest city in Georgia, so it just stands to reason that there’s more things to do here than in any city for miles around. But you don’t have to wait for the weekend, here are the things to do in Atlanta today.
Things to do in Atlanta today: Aug. 7, 2019
Check out these list of events featuring things to do in Atlanta today:
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Market WednesdayAmericasMart Atlanta
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CFB 150 Specialty Exhibit delivered by UPSthrough 8/31/2019 / College Football Hall Of Fame
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FREE Admission at the College Football Hall of Fame in Augustthrough 8/31/2019 / College Football Hall Of Fame
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The Home Depot Backyard August Programsthrough 8/31/2019 / The Home Depot Backyard
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Doc McStuffins: The Exhibitthrough 9/8/2019 / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Ridiculous Beasts….and Where to Kill Themthrough 11/6/2019 / Agatha’s “A Taste of Mystery” Dinner Theatre
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Historic Downtown Architecture Audio Tour by American Institute of Architectsthrough 12/31/2019
All week in Atlanta: Rib Week
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Check out what Atlanta has to offer
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:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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The 43rd annual Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) kick offs Thursday, April 4, 2019 in Midtown. The event will feature 11 days of movie happenings, film screenings, educational workshops and more.
If you’re a movie buff, you’ll love the talent and filmmaker appearances as well as the special music, food, and art-focused presentations. But there are also FREE things to do.
Check out the ATLFF full schedule here
5 free things to do at the Atlanta Film Festival
The 2019 fest is expected to attract more than 30,000 attendees to more than 150 events from Thursday, April 4 – Sunday, April 14, 2019. Of these happenings, ATLFF is excited to announce five can’t-miss events taking place throughout the festival that are free and open to the public.
ATLFF Screenplay Competition: Script Read
When: Friday, April 5, 2019, 4:00 PM
Where: Hilan Theatre, 798 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306
What: Join us for a script read of selections from each of the three 2019 Atlanta Film Festival Feature Screenplay Competition winners, featuring local SAG-AFTRA actors.
Free admission with advance RSVP at https://www.atlantafilmfestival.com/schedule-2019.
ACVB Presents: ‘Music Voyager’
When: Monday, April 8, 2019, 6:00 PM
Where: Plaza Theatre Main, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
What: Come to the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau for the world premieres of “Music Voyager” episodes 5 & 6 that feature yours truly—the Atlanta Film Festival—as well as the Plaza Theatre, Dad’s Garage, Paris on Ponce, Karen Anderson & Tiny Doors, Atlanta United and more!
Free admission with advance RSVP at https://www.atlantafilmfestival.com/schedule-2019.
The Florida State University College Of Motion Picture Arts Presents: Selected Keylight Films
When: Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 6:00 PM
Where: Plaza Theatre Main, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
What: The FSU College of Motion Pictures Arts presents a showcase of eight short student films followed by a panel discussion with representatives from the College. Ranked by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the top 25 film schools in the country, FSU College of Motion Picture Arts produces student films that regularly win prestigious awards like the Student Emmys and Oscars. Join us for an evening of cinematic entertainment as we showcase this year’s selected Keylight Films.
Free admission with advance RSVP at https://www.atlantafilmfestival.com/schedule-2019.
SOUND+VISION
When: Thursday, April 11, 2019, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: Eastside Trail // Atlanta BeltLine & Historic Fourth Ward Park
What: After a year hiatus, SOUND+VISION — ATLFF’s signature mid-week event—returns! Join us on the Eastside Trail of the Atlanta BeltLine and Historic Fourth Ward Park for a night of live music, daring virtual reality films, unforgettable art installations, rockin’ music videos and Atlanta’s best food trucks! Previously held at Atlanta landmarks like The Goat Farm and Ponce City Market, this event is a true festival highlight!
Previous performers include Big Freedia, Tank and the Bangas, HelloOcho, Kodie Shane, Lonnie Holley, Gringo Star, Biters, Jungol.
Free admission. No RSVP necessary.
Presentation of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 Premiere
When: Sunday, April 14, 2019, 9:00 PM
Where: Plaza Theatre Main, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
What: HBO is partnering with ATLFF to give guests a chance to see the final season premiere on the big screen at The Plaza!
Free admission with advance RSVP at https://www.atlantafilmfestival.com/schedule-2019
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Marvel fans are losing their stuff after the Avengers Endgame trailer debuted on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The 2-minute video didn’t show many of the superheroes but gave fans just enough of the plot to spark a frenzy.
“Endgame” is slated to be released in U.S. theaters on April 26.
The new trailer comes on the heels of the success of Marvel’s Captain America. Unlike much of Avengers 4, which had key scenes shot in metro Atlanta, Captain America was filmed in London, Manchester, Caerwent, and Liverpool in the United Kingdom, and Los Angeles.
Where was Avengers 4 filmed?
Filming for Avengers 4 began in August 2017 at Pinewood Studios in Fayetteville. The Atlanta area has been embraced by Marvel producers as an affordable place to shot and do post-production on the Avenger movies, including some of their individual superhero movies such as Ant-Man.
So far, three Avengers films have been shot in ATL with one slated for release in 2019.
The Captain Marvel trailer debuted during halftime of the Washington Redskins-Philadelphia Eagles game, which starts at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN.
See the new Avengers ‘Endgame’ trailer
“It’s not about how much we lost, it’s about how much we have left.”
Tickets are now available for Marvel Studios’ #AvengersEndgame, in theaters April 26: https://t.co/h90aWvzX1D pic.twitter.com/4Dz22hRWvQ
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) April 2, 2019
Fans can expect the usual superheroes with deep story arcs, including Iron Man, Black Panther, Captain America, Spider-Man, Black Widow and of course, Thanos.
Captain Marvel will be released in U.S. theaters on March 8, 2019, a few months ahead of Avengers 4, which premieres May 3.
Atlanta 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.