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Who doesn’t like tequila? If you’re a fan, you’ll the Viva Tequila Festival, which is happening in Atlanta on September 25, 2021.
The annual event returns after a one-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, but don’t worry, it’s going to be just as fun as ever.
Viva Tequila Festival: Time, Date, Info
The Viva Tequila Festival combines the best of food, art, music and most importantly, lovingly made handcrafted tequilas of Mexico to Atlanta.
Where Will The Viva Tequila Festival Be Held?
The Viva Tequila Festival will be held at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. The stadium and Battery entertainment district will be lit into a frenzy as festival goers can sprawl out around the venue and check out the sights and sounds from participating restaurants.
Event: Viva Tequila Festival
Time: Saturday, September 25 from 12:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. EDT
Place: Trust Park, 755 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
Price: Tickets range from $35 to $150. Options for general admission, an exclusive after party, and a VIP experience are available. Purchase tickets here.
Guests must be 21 and older.
“We want Festival guests to learn how tequila is evolving on the world market by tasting, comparing, and enjoying themselves,” said Juan Bonilla, CEO of Viva Tequila Festival. He went on to say, “We are thrilled with our new partnership with the Atlanta Braves to bring the sights, sounds and flavors of Mexico to Atlanta in such a spectacular venue as the Battery at Truist Park.”
Looking For Something More To Do In Atlanta?
Atlanta is a great city to explore, no matter if you’re a native or just visiting. There’s just so much going on at any given time.
While the weather is still nice, take advantage of the outdoors. Don’t miss these awesome festivals.
The fun is just starting. Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit a craft brewery in the city.
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Atlanta art and music scene will converge once again this year at the Summer Shade Festival at Grant Park. The one-day event is slated for Saturday, August 28 from 12 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
So, bring your blanket, bring the whole family, but don’t bring any pets, and spend summer’s final weekend at the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival.
Some of the youngest visitors will be able to run and play with abandon at this year’s festival. An extensive lineup of performers, artists, storytellers and musicians will grace the kid’s stage. There will also be craft activities for those who like to keep their hands busy!
The Grant Park Summer Shade Festival will feature a Elsewhere Brewing benefit, with live music by Grasshound band from 7pm-10pm, featuring brand new beer release “Grant Park Menagerie,” a Belgian hoppy ale, and $1 from every beer sold today!
Like every year, the festival will kick off early Saturday with the Adams Realtors Run for the Park 5K. There will be a tot trot and a stroller race and runners will be awarded by age group. The funds raised will go to support the Grant Park Conservancy.
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:
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One of the hottest casting calls in Atlanta is Netflix’s Ozark. The hit show is shooting Season 4 around Atlanta. The hit series is looking for various people to play tourists. Here are the details.
If you’ve ever wanted to get cast in a hit TV series, this Atlanta casting call may be the one for you.
If you know anything about the show, Ozark was created by Bill Dubuque (The Accountant, The Judge). It stars Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde, a financial planner who relocates his family from Chicago to a summer resort community in the Ozarks.
With wife Wendy and their two kids in tow, Marty is on the move after a money-laundering scheme goes wrong, forcing him to pay off a substantial debt to a Mexican drug lord in order to keep his family safe. While the Byrde’s fate hangs in the balance, the dire circumstances force the fractured family to reconnect.
Netflix OZARK Season 4 Casting Call
Rate: $88/8 (testing and fitting rate is $44 and will be paid on the work date)Location: Atlanta (Testing & Fitting) Lawrenceville (Filming)Date: Thurs 8/19 (Covid Test); Fri 8/20 (Fitting); Sunday 8/22 (Covid Test); Monday 8/23 (Filming)—–Elizabeth is looking men 18+ to work as prison guards – should be 5’10 – 6’5 in height – average to large sizes (should look intimidation)—–This production is requiring all cast & crew to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to be considered for work you MUST FALL INTO EITHER OF THE TWO FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: (1) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) or (2) have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination.If you meet this criteria, only reply “Yes” WITHOUT PROVIDING ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. If you are selected, you will be given separate information on how to provide evidence to the production that you fall within the two categories mentioned above. Any job offer will be conditioned on satisfactorily showing such evidence to the production AND testing negative for COVID. The production will collect your evidence, not Central Casting; thus do NOT send your evidence to Central Casting.——You must clear *ONE* covid test in order to work with in a 48 hour window – a rapid test at the stages will be REQUIRED on your filming days (even if you’re filming on location you will be REQUIRED to rapid test at the Stages FIRST – you will then travel to Set and Mileage will be paid**OZARK TENDS TO HAVE VERY EARLY CALL TIMES – IF YOU’RE NOT COMFORTABLE REPORTING TO SET AS EARLY AS 4:00 AM PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT FOR THIS JOB**——If you would like to voluntarily add your COVID-19 vaccination status to your profile, you may do so by logging in to your casting profile and marking the status within your Key Information.——-How to submit:Please send the following information1. Name2. Contact info (please include your phone number)3. Are you fully available – for testing and filming on all dates listed above4. Please send current photos (full body and head shot)5. Current wardrobe sizes6. Do you meet the vaccination requirements stated above?7. Are you comfortable with very early mornings / and traveling to set when requiredSEND IT TO: ozark@centralcasting.comSubject: PRISON GUARDSHow To Get Cast
There’s no easier time to get cast as an extra on a big-budget movie or TV show these days. Atlanta is full of such opportunities!Your best chance of getting hired is by applying for casting calls in the area.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.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Who wants to see Hamilton in Atlanta, Georgia? The hit musical is coming to Atlanta and you can go for cheap!
A partnership between producer Jeffrey Seller (Hamilton, Avenue Q and Rent) is making it possible for fans of the hit musical stage play to get some seats.
Want To See Hamilton In Atlanta? Here’s How To Go For Cheap
There will be a digital lottery for Hamilton tickets timed for the premiere of the show’s first performance (Aug. 22) in Atlanta at the Fox Theatre in Midtown.
While general admission prices will be in line with the market rate, a limited number of tickets for every Atlanta performance will be available for $10 each.
When Will The Hamilton Lottery Open?
The lottery will first open at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13 and will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19 for tickets to performances Aug. 22 – 29 (Hamilton performances begin on a Sunday).
Subsequent digital lotteries will begin on each Friday and close the following Thursday for the upcoming week’s performances.
Here’s How To Enter The Hamilton Lottery
To enter the lottery, there are a couple ways to go about it:
- You have to download the Hamilton app for Android or iOS.
- You can also visit Hamlton Lottery online to register.
The lottery will open at 10 a.m. every Friday and will close for entry at 12 p.m. the next Thursday prior to the following week’s performances.
Winner and non-winner notifications will be sent between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week’s performances via email and mobile push notification.Winners will have two hours to claim and pay for their ticket(s).
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Do you want to work on a major movie project? DMZ, the new HBO series from Oscar nominee Ava Duvernay, has began Atlanta casting calls for actors and extras.
CL Casting is handling casting for the project, which stars Rosario Dawson. The production is taking place in Atlanta, among other places so a lot of roles need to be filled.
Ava Duvernay Casting Call: DMZ In Atlanta
DMZ comes to us from the pages of DC Comics. The series is about a new American civil war. Roberto Patino has been tapped as executive producer.
Here’s what casting directors are looking for:
New HBO show based on the DC/Vertigo Comics and directed by Ava DuVernay!
HBO DMZ Casting CallCURRENTLY SEEKING FOR “DMZ” – LAST WEEK BEFORE WRAP!!!!Mini-series for MAJOR network filming in the ATL area!Pay rate: $80/8 + $25 COVID bump (per test)(TWO PCR test required – 3rd party testing also accepted)WED 7/21PHOTOGRAPHER- Hispanic Man or Woman to portray photographer
- Ages: 18+
COVID TESTING DAYS: MON 7/19 and & 7/20
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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The annual festival has announced the lineup for its 2021 festival and it promises to be a doozy. The two-day music festival slated for Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10 at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta will feature a who’s who among music greats.
The ONE Musicfest lineup so far is H.E.R., Lil Wayne, The Isley Brothers, Burna Boy, Ari Lennox, Ty Dolla $ign and dozens more.
ONE Musicfest 2021 Music Lineup: Who Is Performing?
Here is a list of the artists set to perform at the 2021 One Musicfest:
- H.E.R.
- Lil Wayne
- The Isley Brothers
- Burna Boy
- Ari Lennox
- Ty Dolla $ign
- Kirk Franklin
- Fabulous
- Masego
- Lucky Day
- SWV
- Amerie
- Tiana Majors9
- YoungBloodz
- Travis Porter
- Young Dro
- Crime Mob
Billed as one of the nation’s “Can’t Miss Festivals,” ONE Musicfest is in its 11th year with a first-ever weekend of high-energy performances and unique cultural experiences. More than 20,000 people attended two years ago before COVID. Even more people are expected this year.
How To Get Tickets
Purchase your tickets today at ONEMusicfest.com.
* Festival lineup is subject to change.
Before You Go
Before you go to One Musicfest or any festivals, you need to remember to prepare yourself for the outdoors. Remember to take:
- Your bug spray
- Blankets and foldable chairs (where applicable)
- Bottled water (if you can)
Want to see more Atlanta festivals? Check out our Atlanta Festival Guide.
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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Are you ready for Black Panther 2 and the other superhero movies coming soon? Marvel Studios has previewed its production schedule through the next couple years, with many of the big-name projects expected to be filmed in Atlanta.
Disney and its streaming service Disney+ figures to play a key role in many of the productions, which have already been spotted filming around Atlanta.
Disney’s plans also involve Fox and Pixar, but a whole lot of Marvel. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic happened, pushing back mostly everything.
To understand how production schedules coincide with Atlanta, we first have to gather a keen knowledge of Marvel’s “Phase 4.”
What Is Marvel’s Phase 4?
Marvel’s Phase 4 refers to all of the Marvel Studios productions that will be released in the three-year period beginning with 2021 and ending in 2023.
Here’s a video Marvel Studios released on May 3 that previews what’s coming down the pike over the next couple years.
Phase 4 began on the small screen with the release of WandaVision and will start on the big screen with Black Widow in summer 2021.
Marvel Studios’ Phase 4 comes on the heels of the most successful run in the company’s history: Phase 3. That phase saw such tentpole titles of Endgame, Thor: Ragnorok, Captain American: Civil War and Black Panther.
Here’s What To Know About Marvel Production Dates In Atlanta
The success of WandaVision has shown Disney that it can score with a tentpole title in the streaming space, but the cinematic experience continues to be the ideal way to show a movie.
The beloved Marvel franchise was perhaps hardest hit because many of the movies are dependent on others. We’ll have to see how it pans out.
Marvel Releases 4-Year Production Schedule
Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight and She-Hulk all have been mentioned as future Marvel projects, but nothing has been confirmed.
Navigation: Marvel Movie Productions
Disney as well as Marvel is making a concerted effort to include more representations of people of color. And it will only get better through the years.
Right on the heels of WandaVision, the MCU jumps right back into the action with The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, which follows the events in Endgame.
The majority of the scenes from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier were filmed in metro Atlanta, specifically at Trilith Studios in Fayetteville just outside Georgia’s largest city.
If you remember, 2020 was supposed to kick off with “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” But it, like most titles, was delayed. when it does debut, it will be Marvel’s first Asian-American led superhero film.
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.These Marvel Movies Are Coming Out In 2021
Date Platform Film 3/19/21 Disney+ The Falcon and the Winter Soldier 6/11/21 Disney+ Loki 7/9/21 Disney+and limited run in theaters Black Widow 8/3/21 Disney+ What If... 9/3/21 Disney+and limited run in theaters Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings 11/5/21 Disney+ The Eternals 12/17/21 Disney+ Spider-Man: No Way Home TBA Disney+ Ms. Marvel TBA Disney+ Hawkeye In June 2021, the MCU is going all-in on Loki, a Tom HIddleston engine that looks to capitalize on his popularity in the Avengers and Thor franchises.After that, Scarlett Johansson is reprising her role as Black Widow in a stand-alone movie. Also on the production schedule in 2022 is the sequel to Black Panther, which will likely land at Tyler Perry Studios in southwest Atlanta.She-Hulk is set to be released on Disney+ in early 2022.Currently filming in Atlanta, Spider=Man: Far From Home has had numerous sightings of the film’s lead actors, Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jacob Batalon.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.These Marvel Movie Productions Are Slated For 2022
Date Platform Movie 2/11/22 Disney+ Thor: Love & Thunder 3/25/22 Disney+ Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness 7/8/22 Disney+ Black Panther 2 11/11/22 Disney+ Captain Marvel 2 TBA Disney+ Moon Knight TBA Disney+ She Hulk TBA Disney+ Ironheart Keep an eye on Black Panther 2 casting calls in Atlanta. Director Ryan Coogler is back, but with the untimely passing of the film’s star, Chadwick Boseman, Marvel writers are going to have to come up with an heir apparent with the same or more star power.The largest tentpole movie for 2022 may well be Dr. Strange. The storyline for Multiverse takes place after the events of Avengers: Endgame, Dr. Stephen Strange continues his research on the Time Stone. But an old friend turned enemy seeks to destroyhim Atlanta figures to reap bountifully with all the proposed projects slated between Disney, Fox and Marvel. What will be interesting is how many of these projects employ writers from Atlanta and Georgia.Finally, let’s get into the 2023 projects from Marvel:Here Are The Marvel Movie Projects for 2023
Date Platform Movie TBA Disney+ Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3 TBA Disney+ Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantimania TBA Disney+ Blade TBA Disney+ Fantastic Four TBA Disney Amor Wars TBA Disney I Am Groot Because of the success of the Avengers franchise and their sequel projects, Marvel Studios has set itself up to make a deep run into Phase 5, whenever it is greenlit.
If you live in Georgia’s largest city, you may be able to get hired on a big production.
There’s so many film jobs available in Georgia right now (Wanna get cast as an extra?). And with MCU’s Phase Four in production, there won’t be a shortage for a while.
Final Word
As you can see, Marvel’s Phase 4 includes movie titles and TV series that it will release over the next few years. Fans of course are speculating on many of the release dates, but as of now several of them are to be announced.
Disney was rolling out an ambitious movie production schedule in Atlanta and other parts of Georgia when the coronavirus pandemic occurred. The global health crisis hit the movie industry hard.
All of the early deadlines were pushed back and Disney had to reschedule them. As vaccinations continue to roll out, Georgia’s movie industry hopes to creep back to normalcy.
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 want to know about Atlanta, Georgia, you used to have to travel down interstate 75, 85 or 20 to experience the true city. But now Google has made it easy.
Google just launched Atlanta on its Google Arts & Culture, the company’s immersive portal on different subjects of interest. If you visit at g.co/exploreatlanta you’ll be whisked into all things ATL.
Previously Google Arts & Culture only focused on world-class destinations and landmarks like the Met Museum in New York, or Rome. But the inclusion of Georgia’s largest city means Atlanta is world-class too (but we knew that).
What You’ll Find On Atlanta’s Google Arts & Culture Portal
If you want to see an online glimpse of the Peach State’s largest city, here’s what you can explore:
As the tourism reopens, people can take a first step by exploring highlights of Atlanta’s unique scene in one digital location, including:
- 360 virtual tours of Atlanta History Center, The Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, Hammonds House Museum and the Atlanta Contemporary Museum.
- An oral history into the city’s globally diverse restaurant scene with the Southern Foodways Alliance.
- A tour of Atlanta’s neighborhoods with WABE and a gander at the city’s colorful community murals with Living Walls
- The city’s thriving tech startup scene with Goodie Nation and founder Joey Womack
- What celebrities like Kandi Burress, Fahamu Pecou, and Big Boi, and more love about the city
“Atlanta has always pushed our nation forward. From social justice and civil rights to culture, creativity and entrepreneurship, this city is on the forefront of progress, and change,” Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said. “It’s important to forge partnerships with companies, like Google, who are invested in our success as much as their own, because those collaborations make valuable resources and opportunities available to every Atlantan.”
Atlanta is the fourth American city to get Google’s Arts & Culture treatment and the first in the South.
To make it happen, Google Arts & Culture Atlanta partnered with 30 Atlanta institutions, from the High Museum to The National Center for Civil and Human Rights and more. The result is a world-class experience.
Want to find out for yourself? Get into Atlanta’s vibrant music, people, food, history and more online at g.co/exploreatlanta.
Explore Atlanta At Your Own Pace
Aside from the awesome influencers around the city, Atlanta offers some great sights and sounds for the uninitiated.
The fun is just starting. Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit a craft brewery in the city.
Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
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Do you love independent film? If so, you’re going to love the schedule and screenings of the 2021 BronzeLens Film Festival, which will be held over six days this fall.
Registration opened on June 1 for the annual event, which is a showcase for the student filmmaker as well as the seasoned movie professional.
BronzeLens 2021 Film Festival: Everything You Need To Know
This year’s BronzeLens Film Festival will present more than 180 films from experienced filmmakers as well as novices with important stories to tell. The film selections will include:
- 63 World Premieres
- 15 Films from returning filmmakers
- 31 Films produced in the state of Georgia
The virtual event features a who’s who of special programming from some of the top creators of color in the movie industry. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s BronzeLens Festival and how you can get in on the action.
When Is The BronzeLens Film Festival 2021?
The BronzeLens 2021 will take place in Atlanta, Georgia and runs from Tuesday August 17, 2021 through Sunday, August 22, 2021. Here are some of the top events you can expect to experience:
- Film Selections
- Movie Screenings
- Workshops
- Networking Opportunities
Will The 2021 BronzeLens Film Festival Be A Virtual Event?
Because we are still in the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers have made the decision to once again hold a virtual film festival for 2021.
How To Register For The BronzeLens Film Festival
You can register for the BronzeLens Film Festival right HERE.
The festival’s founder and executive producer, Kathleen J. Bertrand, is once again at the helm to bring you the very best virtual experience possible. Will you be there? We will!
Final Word
Atlanta is the official movie-making mecca for the world. That means if you’re looking for Hollywood, it’s now in the Peach State!
Want to know what movie productions are going on in Atlanta? See our Movies Page for more.Are you interested in becoming an actor in Atlanta? You’re in the right place!With more than 900 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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Marvel Studios has unveiled the new poster for the new Captain America movie and it’s none other than Sam Wilson.
The fact that the most famous shield in comics is being passed to an African-American superhero is a big moment for the MCU, which has been criticized for its role in portrayals of race.
And The MCU’s New Captain America Is…
Actor Anthony Mackie, who was Captain America’s sidekick in many of the MCU films will now take the baton. Mackie, a native of New Orleans, shared that his son was emotional when he found out who the new Captain America would be.
Mackie did several episodes leading up to the development in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, a seven-part series on Disney+
Here’s Marvel’s official poster of the new Captain America.
The series was largely filmed in Atlanta and in-studio in Fayetteville, Georgia’s Trilith Studios.
Want to watch The Falcon and The Winter Soldier for free? Here’s how.
That ecosystem is why there’s so many film jobs available in Georgia right now (Wanna get cast as an extra?). And with MCU’s Phase Four in production, there won’t be a shortage for a while.
With close to 1,000 movie and TV projects produced 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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