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The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) has released its slate of films for Opening Night. The first evening of the festival, Young Professionals Night presented by ACCESS, and Closing Night to be included in the 2019 festival, has been set.
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival announces full 2019 movie lineup
The 19th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival kicks off Wednesday February 6 at 7:30 p.m. through February 26 2019. Opening Night takes place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre with the Atlanta premiere of the Israeli dramedy “Shoelaces.”
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival kicks off Feb. 6
Nominated for eight Israeli Academy Awards including Best Film, this tender family story follows the complicated relationship between an irascible father and his special-needs son, while raising serious questions about society’s attitudes towards the disabled and the importance of human connection. Actor Nevo Kimchi gives an outstanding performance as the son Gadi, filling his role with humor, optimism, and charm that is not frequently seen in the depiction of special-needs characters.
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival will also feature Kimchi in a Q&A discussion after the screening. Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Opening Night general admission tickets are available for $36 and include complimentary parking as well as the screening and post-film Q&A.
“Shoelaces”
On Saturday, February 16, AJFF will feature the North American premiere of “Leona” at Young Professionals Night, presented by ACCESS, the young leadership division of American Jewish Committee at the Woodruff Arts Center.
The night begins with a pre-screening party at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by the film at 8:00 p.m. Making the transition into adulthood, a young woman from Mexico City finds herself torn between her Syrian-Jewish family and a forbidden love, in this delicate, melancholic romance.
The story dives into the divide between generations and different cultures but becomes a hopeful journey of self-discovery and female empowerment. Audience members can look forward to a post-film Q&A discussion with filmmaker, Isaac Cherem, and lead actress, Naian González Norvind. Tickets are $36 and include the party and screening.
Audiences can expect diverse films from this year’s Atlanta Jewish Film Festival . A first look at what to expect in this year’s lineup was recently announced and is available here. The preview includes the following eight films: “Alt-Right: Age of Rage,” “Family in Transition,” “Fig Tree,” “Holy Lands, It Must Be Schwing!: The Blue Note Story,” “Redemption,” “Who Will Write Our History,” and“Working Woman.” The full lineup and official schedule, along with the release of program guides, will be announced on Thursday, January 10. Tickets go on sale via AJFF.org beginning Monday, January 28. Tickets for the festival are $13 for Matinee/Seniors/Students/
Children and $15 for General Admission. The festival closes out with food options and a screening of “Chewdaism: A Taste of Montreal” on Tuesday, February 26, at 7:00 p.m. at the Byers Theater at City Springs. In this nosh-umentary, Canadian funnymen and best friends return to their hometown to explore their heritage by eating their way across the city. Comedy duo Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman are creators and co-stars of YidLife Crisis, a successful Yiddish language web series exploring, with charm and jocular snark, the burning questions and absurdities of contemporary Jewish life. Now nearing middle age and their own proverbial YidLife Crisis, they’re back in Montreal to delve into a hundred years of the city’s rich Jewish history…and to stuff themselves with its even richer Jewish food.
There will be a post-screening Q&A discussion and a post-screening food tasting that begins at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $36 and include complimentary parking, the screening, and a post-screening food tasting. For those that are unable to attend to the evening showing, there will be a matinee screening earlier in the day at 2:25 p.m. also with a post-screening Q&A. Tickets for the matinee will be $13.
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Unknown numbers of literature lovers are expected to take to the streets to raise awareness about the need for books and education. The Children’s March for Literacy is slated to happen on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 from 9 a.m. to noon at Turner Field (Gold Lot) 755 Hank Aaron Way, Atlanta, GA 30315.
Participants are encouraged to dress up as your favorite character from your favorite book and join them on this fun family march as they take to the streets to shed light on the epidemic of illiteracy and its proximal side effects on society.
The March to 20Hundred Thousand Books: A Children’s March for Literacy
The goal of the march is to empower children to reclaim their narratives, tell their own stories and get excited about reading.
The Empowered Readers Literacy Project is a nonprofit organization dreamed up by a 5-year-old little girl who set out to tackle illiteracy by helping families build strong reading rituals and by getting kids excited about reading.
The Empowered Readers Literacy Project takes a holistic, emergent approach to literacy that believes that education is more than a set of skills that enable a child or adult to memorize words and sound out phonics.
The group is determined to help kids and families change the focus of reading by engaging them in imaginative Adventures and tapping into their creativity.
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Be the first to preview Atlanta’s newest live music venue. Originally built in the 1900’s, the repurposed church has been transformed into a groundbreaking multi-purpose venue. The interior design ensures unobstructed sight lines to the cutting-edge high-end production. Comprised of four separate event spaces arranged over three levels, the venue features two full stages, a mezzanine, and two outdoor terraces with breathtaking views of the Atlanta skyline – the 15,000 sq ft concert hall is a one of a kind destination.
At its core, IRIS focuses on high quality production coupled with a multi-sensory experience that sets the venue apart from other Atlanta spaces. Concert-goers can have an up-close view of the main stage on the large open dance floor, or enjoy a high-energy VIP experience at any of the elevated VIP tables. Wander between 3 levels to gain a perfect view from above on the Mezzanine and eventually discover the downstairs for an entirely unique and more underground experience.
This is “The Church” that started it all back in the nineties – come and re-live history and be a part of the future of IRIS ESP101 [Learn to Believe].
Location:
Believe stands tall at the Northwest corner of Ralph David Abernathy and Central Avenue in the heart of Atlanta.
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On Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, New Year New Me Burlesque is set to take place at Red Light Cafe in Atlanta.
They say it takes 21 days to form a new habit. Well, the bombshells of Glitter Goddess Productions have one night to make an old routine new again! Be prepared as some of your favorite performers take routines that you may know and love and shine them up for the new year at Red Light Cafe in Atlanta.
Red Light Cafe is located at 553-1 Amsterdam Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30306.
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Atlanta History Center is bringing its popular series “History on the Rocks” back in February 2019. This time the program explores the history of Cupid and the holiday surrounding the devilish angel.
Learn how it went from a gory day of remembrance to celebrating passion & romance. “History on the Rocks” will take place Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at 6-9pm. Admission: $15+
‘History On The Rocks’ Returns To Atlanta History Center
The Atlanta History Center’s new after–hours program series is hosted on the fourth Friday of each month and gives guests the chance to kick-off the weekend by grabbing a drink and exploring the museum.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door; free for members. Members please RSVP to membership@atlantahistorycenter.com.
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The Wedding Show by South Asian Bride Magazine is a luxury bridal event showcasing the best of the South Asian wedding world across the US.
The event is set for Sunday, January 13, 2019 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST at InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta 3315 Peachtree Road Northeast Atlanta, GA 30326.
The event celebrates the most elite and talented vendors serving the South Asian Wedding industry. We seek out only the very best in the industry and ask them to be a part of the show. It’s a great opportunity to meet the best of the best under one roof.
Be sure to come ready to shop for luxury designer wear and accessories in our dedicated shopping area!
It’s the best that the South Asian wedding world has to offer, and it’s only in one place.
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Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
The event is happening Friday, Feb 8, 2019, 7:00 PM and Saturday, Feb 9, 2019, 8:00 PM at Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center 2051 Lower Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30068.
Dr. Seuss characters coming to East Cobb
Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos.
Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
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If you’re in Savannah or willing to travel there, a new biopic is looking for all sorts of people, from men, women, 1960s gorgeous model types to feminist protesters, elderly folks and more.
Cynthia Stillwell Casting is handling the auditions for this production, which is a Gloria Steinem biopic being filmed in Savannah. Shooting begins in January and runs through March 2019. Costume fittings are set to begin the second week in January.
“The Glorias” Is based on feminist author and major trail blazer Steinem’s book “My Life on the Road,” And is being directed by Julie Taymor (Frida, The Lion King, Titus). The film stars Julianne Moore (Hunger Games, The Big Lebowski, Boogie Nights) Alicia vikander (The Danish Girl, Tomb Raider) and Bette Midler (The Rose, Down And out in Beverly Hills, and world class icon and singer).Savannah talent and people willing to travel to Savannah! We want your submissions! Rate is $80/8.
Email Two pics of yourself (one face and one full body) with the following info to:
CStillwellSubmissions@gmail.com
Subject: GLORIAS submissionLast name, first name
cell number
Email address
Car info (year/color/make/model)
Height and sizes
Age if under 18
Dol info if under 18All ethnicities, ages and genders— Specifically need the following, so please share if you know people who know people:
Native Americans
Cars from the 1970s-1990s
Biker gals and guys
70s Elite professor types
Badass feminist protesters
Reporters, editors
1960s gorgeous model types
Elderly women and menWith 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.Read more: 20+ things to know in Atlanta on the cheapGot 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.
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I Write, I Speak gives speakers, authors, and writers the opportunity to tell others about their story.
This platform gives each speakers from all over the U.S. to come together, share opportunities, build relationships and become empowered to be a “paid speaker”. Each session will be packed with powerful tools on the power to become a paid speaker, engaging your audience and pursuing your purpose.
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your gifts of writing and speaking to world. Raffles, V.I.P bags, giveaways and more exciting moments will take place at the kick off of the “I Write, I Speak” Tour.
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Atlanta filmmaker Tyler Perry announced that he will put on an all-star tribute concert honoring the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Perry will host the Aretha Franklin tribute in California.
The show will tape at the Shrine Auditorium in L.A. on Jan. 13, 2019, according to the Grammys, which will coordinate the event along with music mogul Clive Davis and CBS.
“For more than six decades, her extraordinary artistic achievements coupled with her passionate dedication to her philanthropic work — which ranged from children’s and artists’ issues to civil rights activism — served as a testament to her power, majesty, and genius,” Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow said in a statement. “These gifts positioned her as a true cultural icon, and the Recording Academy is honored to celebrate her inspirational legacy.”
Aretha Franklin tribute concert performers
Franklin passed away this pass summer after a longtime illness. Her nationally televised funeral was held at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on Aug. 28-29. A public concert followed on Aug 30.
Presale Tickets for the tribute concert have gone on sale.
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