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None other than Sir Lucius Leftfoot performed at SunTrust Park on Saturday, June 23 after the 4:10 p.m. game against the Baltimore Orioles. Big Boi, known mostly around the world as one-half of the Atlanta rap duo Outkast, bumped a number of his hits from his third full-length solo album “Boomiverse.”
Big Boi, (real name Andre Patton) is a seven-time Grammy Award winning, RIAA diamond-certified musician with a string of hits to his credit.
The “Boomiverse” album track “All Night” was featured in Apple’s Animoji commercial. Big Boi is also well known for songs such as “In The South” featuring Gucci Mane and Pimp C and singles “Mic Jack” featuring Adam Levine and “Kill Jill” featuring Killer Mike & Jeezy.
Let’s Go Braves ! #Atliens @Braves @MLB pic.twitter.com/lqrrVbjnUz
— Big Boi (@BigBoi) June 23, 2018
After OutKast went on hiatus, Big Boi burst upon the scene by himself with his 2010 solo debut, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. The project reached #3 on the Billboard Top 200 and received unanimous critical acclaim with Pitchfork proclaiming it one of the “100 Best Albums of the Decade ‘So Far'” and topping year-end lists from Time, Paste, Vibe, and more.
@BigBoi did that at the #braves game !!! #Atlanta pic.twitter.com/6WJORvdNRG
— Work Hard Travel Well (@wh_travelwell) June 24, 2018
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“You can do whatever you want to do. The only limits are the ones you set yourself. You have all you need in you right now.”When Atlanta theater impresario Kenny Leon’s grandmother told him to “take you wherever you go,” she could hardly have anticipated that he would establish himself as one of Broadway’s most exciting and acclaimed directors. But through years of hard work, Kenny would migrate from a small wooden house in rural Florida to the Tony Awards’ stage, where he would win Best Direction of a Play for his 2014 revival of A Raisin in the Sun.In “Take You Wherever You Go”, Leon reflects on the pillars of wisdom he learned every step of the way from the most important people in his life-from his grandmother’s sagacious and encouraging motivations to the steady hand of his mother to the deep artistic and social influence of iconic American playwright August Wilson.“Take You Wherever You Go” is a poignant, ruminative, and inspirational memoir that empowers you to be true to yourself as you navigate your own path.Here is an excerpt from Leon’s interview with ArtsATL:
When I was first named artistic director, I got some beautiful letters of support, from all kinds of people. It was a great feeling.
I also received this one:
When we come to the theater, we come to support our own kind.
Not some uppity coon.It concluded with a death threat.
Carol and I were a bit nervous at first. But then we both quickly came up with the same reaction.
“This is just weakness, cowardice. A weak person hiding behind a letter.”
“Right. And all we’re doing is running a theater,” said Carol. “You’re not Dr. King. Can you imagine what his life was like?”
We laughed it off together. This was before social media so the impact was less striking. Still, it reminded me that our plans for the theater would meet resistance.
Samuel L. Jackson and Kenny Leon met while they were undergrads at Clark College, now Clark Atlanta University. We focused on the positive and the support. At that time, there was nothing I would do that I wouldn’t talk to Sam Jackson about. He was kind of the reason I was doing theater. When I told him about the offer, he said, “Oh, my brother! Go and kill it, man! You can do it!” And when I told him about the hateful letter, he said, “Fuck that. Go run your theater. Many more people want you in that job than don’t. Do your thing.”
On Tuesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. at the Carter Center, Kenny Leon discusses his new memoir with Lois Reitzes of WABE Radio. An audience Q&A and book signing will follow.This is a ticketed event. Tickets include a signed copy of Take You Wherever You Go.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNTmcVt4BSMA Cappella Books if the official bookseller for this event. -
Kick off the summer season at our next Mix-It-Up Midtown event! Network with your neighbors who live and work in the district, and chat with the leadership and staff at Midtown Alliance to learn about projects and initiatives going on in the area.
This event will be held at one of Midtown’s newest residential towers, Icon Midtown. Located on the corner of 14th Street and West Peachtree, Icon Midtown is one of Atlanta’s tallest residential towers featuring panoramic vistas of the city – perfect for picture worthy selfies with friends and coworkers.
ADMISSION:
$8 Midtown Alliance members / $15 non-members / $15, if available, for all at the door100% of ticket proceeds will benefit the Atlanta Children’s Shelter, a Midtown non-profit that provides free, quality day care, emotional support, and an educational curriculum for homeless children as well as social services for their families.
If you wish to make an additional contribution to the Atlanta Children’s Shelter, please do so under “Additional Donation.”
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and specialty drink will be served.
DETAILS:
Thursday, June 21, 2018
5:30pm – 7:30pmHosted and Sponsored by:
Icon Midtown
22 14th Street NW
Atlanta, GA
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If you’ve ever wanted to groove and sway like the reknown Latin dancers of yesteryear, now’s your chance.
Willie Ziavino & the C.O.T. Band will be on hand Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM (EDT) to provide the dancing music and instructions to all those interested.
The event will be held at Eclipse di Luna Miami Circle (Buckhead) 764 Miami Circle Northeast #138 Atlanta, GA 30324.
The live music starts at 7:30 and the lessons start at 8:30 p.m. You don’t have to worry about paying for these instructions. There is free admission, free parking and excellent tapas and drinks.
Make your reservation. Live Music, Salsa Dance, Merengue, Cumbia, World Rhythms.
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What do you get when you have one of the hottest rappers coming to Atlanta with comedian and radio host Rickey Smiley and a standing-room only Greek picnic and stepshow? This, that’s what.
This is Atlanta Greek Picnic Weekend, so there will be tons of food, live music and fun. Vendors are needed for the weekend as well. Organizers are expecting to attract over 20,000 attendees.
The picnic will be held at the following address:
ATLANTA GREEK PICNIC WEEKEND643 Martin Luther King Jr drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30314AGP-The Biggest and Best Greek weekend in the country since 2004
Plies & Rickey Smiley Atlanta Greek Pinic Step show:
The event will be Friday, June 22, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM (ET) at Forbes Arena, Atlanta, GA 3031.
The Kappas, Cues, Alphas, Deltas, AKAs, Sigmas and more will be there so — be square.
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On June 26, 2018, hundreds of young professionals will gather in downtown Atlanta to network, eat light snacks and indulge.
This signature event gives Atlanta’s emerging executives and seasoned professionals more than just an opportunity to meet and greet, but also an occasion to make meaningful business connections and associations.
June 26: Young Professionals Business Exchange
Zucot Gallery
100 Centennial Olympic Park Drive Northwest
Atlanta, GA 30313We will also be recognizing four of Atlanta’s emerging executives who were featured in out May 2018 Issue:
– Doll Avant, Aquagenuity
– Jason Crain, Partpic
– Marie Denee, The Curvy Fashionista
– George Oloku, Next Big Thing MovementCome meet these dynamic individuals and enjoy networking, special give-a-ways and much more!
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“20 Beautiful Women™” started as a best-selling book series and has now become a movement of authors, speakers, writers and life coaches bonding together for the common goal of advancing sisterhood, and helping women (and men) to transform from the inside out.
Saba Tekle collected these beautiful women (and men) that have the common denominator of overcoming devastating circumstances, loss, or disappointments. But the one thing that connects them all is finding the strength to heal, find their purpose through their pain and now passionately help others in the areas self-love, weight loss, career, spirituality, relationships, finances, and forgiveness.
The award winning book inspired the #20beautifulwomen challenge (over a million women participated in) and the women have been featured in The Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, HLN’s The Daily Share, TEDx as well as many other media outlets. For more information go to: www.20beautifulwomen.com
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Join us…
Get excited because it’s almost time for our Soul Summit – “20 Beautiful Women” 4th Annual Event.
It will be a soulful 2-Day 3-Part event featuring he authors of, “20 Beautiful Women”, “20 Beautiful Men” + you, yes you.
Come to listen to powerful inspiring stories and network with other successful soul driven women and men.
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8:00pm
FRIDAY JUNE 15TH – CHASTAIN E
Tibetan Singing Bowls Meditation w/ Kisha Lee Crawford
We will bare our soul goals, set our intentions for the year and enjoy a relaxing guided healing meditation with our host Kisha Lee Crawford.
There are so many benefits of Tibetan Singing Bowls:
Reduce stress and anxiety significantly
Deep relaxation and pain relief
Increase mental and emotional clarity
Promote stillness, happiness and well being.Kisha Lee is a qualified teacher of meditation and metaphysics. She shares her intuitive gifts with others as a psychic and spiritual guide. Using her intuition, she offers valuable insight to all clients, encouraging them to move in a positive direction, and face any challenges that may lie ahead. As an empath, Kisha Lee utilizes compassion and care to assist others on their journey through life. Her creativity and passion caring for others brings a great sense of purpose to her work as a teacher as well. She believes we all have the potential & birthright to live happy, prosperous lives by discovering our own spiritual truths.
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10:25am
SATURDAY JUNE 16TH – CHASTAIN D,E
Official Event Begins
Panel Discussion with our returning speakers:
Raeshawn M. Cannon, Lionell Dixon, Kim Burke, and Ikecia Lenese Mapp
12:00pm
SATURDAY JUNE 16TH
Brunch is Served
Belgian waffles with whipped cream, butter and
toasted pecansFarm fresh scrambled eggs
Southern homemade cheese grits or bacon*
Griddle cooked breakfast potatoes
Warm buttermilk biscuit
Fresh seasonal berries and
warm vermont® syrup1:15pm
SATURDAY JUNE 16TH
20 BEAUTIFUL WOMEN
Authors will share from their story of how they took their pain and made it their purpose.
2:45pm
SATURDAY JUNE 16TH
20 BEAUTIFUL MEN
Authors will share from their story of how they took their pain and made it their purpose.
3:00pm
SATURDAY JUNE 16TH
BREAK
3:30
SATURDAY JUNE 16TH
Open Discussion about publishing w/ Dennis Ross, Award-Winning Ghostwriter
4:00pm
SATURDAY JUNE 16TH
Last call for authors to speak and share from their hearts.
Audience members will have an oppurtunity to speak, comment or ask questions.
5:00pm
SATURDAY JUNE 16TH
Event Ends
7:00pm – BAR 210
SATURDAY JUNE 16TH
NIGHT OF SOUL CONNECTING
Join us after the event for more networking.
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Join us for mediation, soul connecting, intention setting with good music, beautiful people, brunch, gift bags + more.
*Time of event and ticket prices are subject to change. Tickets are non-refundable and go to the production of the event.
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Come to Black Ink Atlanta and have a Sip, and Paint a masterpiece (that you can’t show your parents) with Erotic Instructor @SassyFierce on Saturday, July 7, 2018. This is NOT your average Sip & Paint. There’s a sexy twist.
Atlanta Event: Paint Your Pleasure Sip & Paint
Light Food & Beverage will be available for purchase so you don’t have to worry about coming to the event hungry.
Grab your Bae or your Single girlfriend.. You don’t want to miss this.
The event will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. at Black Ink Atlanta, 2989 N Fulton Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30305.
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Jill Scott, the accomplished Philadelphia singer and actress, is coming to Atlanta to perform at the Fox Theatre. She is touring in support of her “In the Moment” tour.
Scott burst upon the music scene at the turn of the century with her 2000 debut, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, which went platinum. She then followed that up with Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 (2004) and The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 (2007), which both achieved gold status.
She then got into acting, playing one of James Brown’s wives on the big screen. She has also starred in in Hounddog (as Big Mama Thornton) and in Tyler Perry’s movie, Why Did I Get Married?
Scott comes to Atlanta nearly four years after she released her last album, “Woman.” Her show is scheduled for Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 8 p.m.
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If you’re always ready to step in the name of love, it’s a good chance you already know about the Official Chicago Invades Atlanta bash aka CIA7. Now in its seventh year, CIA is a continuous party that invites people in the Peach State to enjoy the wonders of the Windy City.
This year’s event runs from Thu, Jun 14, 2018, 9:00 PM to Mon, Jun 18, 2018, 4:00 AM. Events include:
- Early Bird Money Shower (Friday night)
- Early Bird Birthday Bash Afterparty
- Sunday Pool Party
- Sunday Night All White Bash
- A K. Michelle concert and more.
This year the multi-day event will be in some of the hottest venues of the city. Get your tickets now because every event is going to sell out!