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Your Saturday night alternative to typical ATL nightllife returns with Aural Fixation Presents: Welcome to Wakanda: The CHALLENGE DAY Edition. If you have ever been to Aural Fixation then you know that what has made the show great is the talent that has graced the stage. So what better way to celebrate our new Wakandan Citzenship than to participate in Aural Fixation’s first ever CHALLENGE DAY.
Performers will be competing with each other for your vote and for the official title of King/Queen of Wakanda in their particular discipline. In addition to the title, winners will be awarded a cash prize for their victory!
Not only will the performances be phenomenal but the expectation is that YOU will bring out your best and represent Wakanda to the fullest! We will be awarding the best dressed male and best dressed female, so come with your best… we are looking for the total package!!
Winners will be decided by a combination of judges and crowd reaction. I know you have been holding on to that perfect Wakandan outfit wondering when you would get to wear it…so here is your chance!
History of the Show:
Aural Fixation came about after its creator, Dichotomy, was told by various promoters and venue owners that there was not a big enough demand for poetry in Atlanta for it to be a featured event during the weekend. Tired of hearing this, he decided to create an event that would prove them wrong. Aural Fixation is a feature show that combines the arts of Spoken Word Poetry, Live Music, Live Art, Amazing Vocalists, and Musicians all sharing a single stage. The original purpose of the show was to take some of the nations best talent in each of these areas who may not have the noteriety they deserve and present them to an audience that not only may not be aware of them, but may not have been exposed to the art in the way they present it.
The event has taken on a life of its own. Held at an upscale venue 595 Event Space, where a full dinner menu and stocked bar is available, attendees are encouraged to make a night of it and enjoy of evening of artistry, dinner, and dancing.
As always, Aural Fixation will not only serve as a live music and poetry event, but it will also serve as a fundraiser for Ian Weeks and the Hearts of Steel Foundation.
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On Friday, May 18, none other than Tank and the Bangas bring their soulful sounds to Variety Playhouse. Never heard of them? The New Orleans group went viral last year when they did an NPR Tiny Desk concert.
Tank And The Bangas Come To Atlanta
NPR co-host of All Songs Considered Bob Boilen, “What won me over about the band’s performance of ‘Quick’ were the interactions among lead singer Tarriona ‘Tank’ Ball and her bandmates, and the way they seemed to surprise one another. It all felt so organic and on-the-spot.”
Specializing in playful funk and soul, the group met in 2011 at an open mic in the Algiers section of Nola. They’ve been rocking ever since.
$17-20. 7 p.m. (doors). Fri., May 18. Variety Playhouse. 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E. 404-524-7354. www.variety-playhouse.com.
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Atlanta, being the center of the movie-making universe, will love this one: Regal, one of the largest theatre chains in the United States, is going to be offering movies this summer for the incomprehensible price of $1. The company is embarking on the endeavor as part of the Summer Movie Express.
To enjoy a fun-filled film with the fam, you have to go to the theater on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m., with some of proceeds slated to go to charity.
Regal This Summer Is Launching $1 Family Movies
“For just $1, moviegoers of all ages are invited to climb aboard the Summer Movie Express for unbeatable entertainment throughout the summer where they can see great movies like Despicable Me 2, Sing, The Secret Life of Pets and more,” said Ken Thewes, Chief Marketing Officer at Regal. “What better way to be entertained and spend quality time with each other than at your local Regal Cinemas.”
Here is the slate of movies that will be part of the program:
- Iron Giant
- The LEGO Movie
- Curious George
- Alvin and the Chipmunks
- Despicable Me
- Sing
- Ice Age: Collision Course
- The Peanuts Movie
- Storks
- The LEGO Ninjago Movie
- Mr. Peabody & Sherman
- Ferdinand
- Despicable Me 2
- The Secret Life of Pets
- How to Train Your Dragon 2
- Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
For local start dates and participating theatres, please visit
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More than 17,000 people are expected to come to Cobb County for the Marietta Greek Festival, which is this weekend. Now in its 28th year, the festival celebrates the very best of Greek cultural and accomplishment.
The event will be held at 3431 Trickum Rd NE, Marietta, Georgia 30066. There will be food, fun and entertainment.
All about the 2018 Marietta Greek Festival
From ages 3 to adult, the Marietta Greek Dance Ministry is one of the largest in the Southeast and the largest in Georgia with 135 dancers participating in the program. It will include the high school troupe, “Eleftheria”, which has achieved fame by winning gold in 2001 and bronze medals in 2004, 2005 and 2011.
Also performing is the adult troupe, “Metamorphosi”, earned back-to-back Bronze medals 2014 and 2015 at the Hellenic Dance Festival, a competition of Greek Folk dance troupe from the southeastern region of the US.
Marietta Greek Festival Tickets Here
The event will be:
FRIDAY, May 18 3pm – 11pm
SATURDAY, May 19 10am – 11pm
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If you’ve ever wanted to add DIY Italian cuisine to your gourmet skills, this is the class for you.
The class takes place Sunday, May 20 at 5:30 PM – 7 PM at Bellina Alimentari at 675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, # 131, Atlanta, Georgia 30308.
Learn how to make pasta like the pros at Bellina Alimentari
Discover the art behind making fresh pasta. Led by a seasoned chef, this hands on cooking class will show you all of the steps to create delicious pasta at home. Following the cooking class, enjoy a tasting of the pasta made during class. Participants will also be able to take home their creations.Bellina Alimentari says that it sometimes may have to cancel or reschedule a class that does not meet the minimum number of participants. If that happens, they will notify you 24 hours prior to the class start time and will give you the option to either refund or re-enroll to another class.If severe weather forces the cancellation of a class, the restaurant will offer guests credit for another class. If you must cancel, please do so 48 hours prior to the class start time. For parties of 5+ please do so 72 hours prior ti the class start time. If you cancel on shorter notice we will not be able to offer a refund.Bellina Alimentari is well known for its from-scratch dishes created using whole ingredients and the freshest vegetables and fruits.
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The weekend was made for dancing and partying and grooving, and what better place to do that than at MJQ, the cave-like Midtown nightclub known across the world? On Saturday, May 19, MJQ will once again host the Love Scam Dance Party.
Billed as the city’s only indie / house vs. hip hop / trap night, Love Scam is held every third Saturday of the month. There’s also an unholy fascination with cats: ++ Cat ears and cat shirts get you in 2 for 1 before Midnight.
The maestro for the night is Atlanta’s Oh Snap Kid. Here’s his bio:
Birthed from the mind of Atlanta’s nightlife “Best of” photographer and creative of EAV’s HEAVY, Oh Snap Kid brings to you another high energy dance party. This go around we have created a dance party that is geared towards those who enjoy the newest in indie rock to the most current hip hop tracks that have been fused with the continuously growing EDM (Electronic Dance Music) trends. Love Scam is where you go for endless dancing, over the top sing-a-longs, like-minded cat-enthusiast, and mischievous stories.
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You may know your way around a glass of amber-colored spirits, but how to concoct one may seriously confound you. But you can learn.
The good folks at the Pinewood restaurant in downtown Decatur could make it happen. The eatery will host a world cocktails & spirits class on Saturday, May 19, 2018.
How to make worldy whiskey: Pinewood Spirits Class
For $29 per person, class attendees will receive five spirit/cocktail tastings, and three rounds of hors d’oeuvres, just enough to keep your wits while you get otherwise blitzed.
The classes began in March and continue to be held each month. Interested parties can sign up at this events page.
Saturday at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMThe Pinewood has become known as one of Decatur’s most well-known watering holes. A hip, urban-rustic gastropub with comfort food, great burgers and the celebrated Whiskey Wednesdays, the restaurant makes a great date night spot. It is located at 254 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030.
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Multi-platinum selling artists Wiz Khalifa and Rae Sremmurd (Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee) announced recently that they will co-headline the “Dazed & Blazed Summer 2018 Amphitheater Tour,” produced by Live Nation.
The rappers will be accompanied by Lil Skies and OT Genasis on various dates. The 27-city summer amphitheater tour will begin July 21 in Detroit, Michigan and end in August 30 in Phoenix, Arizona. The tour will touch down in Atlanta on Tuesday, August 21, 2018.
Beginning Tuesday, May 15th at 12PM EST, Wiz Khalifa VIP Packages will be available through Artist Arena. Visit http://www.wizkhalifa.com for more information.
Also, beginning Tuesday, May 15th at 12PM EST, Rae Sremmurd VIP Packages will be available through Future Beat. For more information, visit http://www.raesremmurd.com.
Here are the entire “Dazed & Blazed” Summer 2018 tour dates.
WIZ KHALIFA AND RAE SREMMURD DAZED & BLAZED SUMMER 2018 TOUR DATES:
DATE
CITY
VENUE
Sat Jul 21
Detroit, MI
DTE Energy Music Theatre
Sun Jul 22
Cleveland, OH
Blossom Music Center
Tue Jul 24
Toronto, ON
Budweiser Stage
Wed Jul 25
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Thu Jul 26
Burgettstown, PA
KeyBank Pavilion
Sat Jul 28
Cincinnati, OH
Riverbend Music Center
Sun Jul 29
Chicago, IL
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre*
Tue Jul 31
Noblesville, IN
Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center
Thu Aug 02
Coney Island, NY
Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island*+
Sat Aug 04
Holmdel, NJ
PNC Bank Arts Center*
Sun Aug 05
Hartford, CT
XFINITY Theatre
Tue Aug 07
Mansfield, MA
Xfinity Center
Thu Aug 09
Bristow, VA
Jiffy Lube Live
Fri Aug 10
Camden, NJ
BB&T Pavilion
Sat Aug 11
Virginia Beach, VA
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Sun Aug 12
Raleigh, NC
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Tue Aug 14
Pelham, AL
Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
Wed Aug 15
Jacksonville, FL
Daily’s Place
Thu Aug 16
Tampa, FL
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds
Fri Aug 17
West Palm Beach, FL
Coral Sky Amphitheatre
Tue Aug 21
Atlanta, GA
Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood
Thu Aug 23
Houston, TX
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Fri Aug 24
Oklahoma City, OK
Zoo Amphitheatre
Sat Aug 25
Austin, TX
Austin360 Amphitheater
Sun Aug 26
Dallas, TX
Dos Equis Pavilion
Wed Aug 29
Albuquerque, NM
Isleta Amphitheater
Thu Aug 30
Phoenix, AZ
Ak-Chin Pavilion
*Lil Skies not on date
+Rae Sremmurd not on dateTickets will go on sale to general public beginning Friday, May 18th at LiveNation.com.
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Black Writers Weekend is an annual event created to celebrate and honor black literary creatives in publishing and film. Founded by Tamika Newhouse, the weekend bridges the gaps between black literary creatives and opportunities that will advance their careers.
Powered by AAMBC Inc., the organization focuses on new and emerging voices in literature and fusing them with established creatives in film, television, and publishing. First established in 2008 as an award show called the AAMBC Awards, it is now a four-day weekend.
AAMBC Literary Awards June 7-10 In Atlanta
The awards event will be held Thu, Jun 7, 2018, 8:00 AM –Sun, Jun 10, 2018, 5:00 PM. Get tickets here.
Attendees will enjoy panels, workshops, author signings and our celebratory book bash, movie screenings, along with the formal awards gala positioned as the highlight of the weekend.
This weekend was designed specifically for readers and writers of all genres, genders and ages,” Newhouse says. “We wanted this to be a true celebration of literary achievement in every area imaginable.”
Since its inception in 2008, the festival has been held in several locations; Baltimore, Chicago, San Antonio, and finally found a home in Atlanta in 2014.
The festival is the nation’s only entertainment award show and gathering for black creatives in publishing, film and TV enthusiasts, with approximately 1,500 attendees. The tenth annual Black Writers Weekend will take place in Atlanta, GA, June 7 – 10, 2018.
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Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” starring Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson is casting in Atlanta in anticipation of filming in middle to late May 2019.
The film is based on Disneyland’s theme park ride, where a small riverboat takes a group of travelers through a jungle filled with dangerous animals and reptiles. In addition to the Rock the cast features Emily Blunt and Jack Whitehall.
Disney’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ movie is looking for actors in Atlanta
Casting for a New Feature Film “ELIXIR” (working title)’
Please READ CAREFULLY- especially the photos that are requested.
“ELIXIR” (working title)
We need SEXY , HANDSOME MEN to be FEATURED in a scene!
THIS IS FOR PROFESSIONAL MODEL MEN $$
– Age 20 to 40
– ANY ethnicity!
– Clean cut handsome, MODEL MEN
– JACKET SIZE RANGE 40 to 42
– HEIGHT RANGE: 5’10 to 6’2″
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– Working THURS 5/16
– Fitting on Fitting FRI 5/10 or TUES 5/14
Fitting and filming in ATLANTA, GA
Pay rates: $300 for 8 hrs with OT after that
Fitting pay is $75
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SUBMIT TO: projects1@tscasting.com
SUBJECT LINE: MALE MODEL
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PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS / ZED CARDS ALSO:
Please send good CURRENT face photos: 1 from the chest up, and 1 full length photo from the knees up. Please send photos in neutral attire.
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PLEASE INCLUDE:
FIRST and LAST NAME
PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
CITY and STATE where you llve (especially if you have an out of state number
AGE, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, and SIZES (Jacket, collar, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe)
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