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Celebrated author Lauren Groff is coming to the ATL! Groff, a New York Times bestselling author of “Fates and Furies” is back with a new title.
She will promote her new book “Florida” at a ticketed event Friday, June 8, 218 in the city. Things get started at 7 p.m.
Come Hang Out With Author Lauren Groff In Atlanta
“Florida” will be an array of stories about the author’s home state. She will treat a live audience at the lovely Midtown Atlanta theater, SCADshow. A book signing of a first edition copy of “Florida” will follow.
A Cappella Books is the official bookseller for this event.
ABOUT THE BOOK
In her vigorous and moving new book, Lauren Groff brings her electric storytelling and intelligence to a world in which storms, snakes, and sinkholes lurk at the edge of everyday life, but the greater threats and mysteries are of a human, emotional, and psychological nature. Among those navigating it all are a resourceful pair of abandoned sisters; a lonely boy, grown up; a restless, childless couple, a searching, homeless woman; and an unforgettable, recurring character — a steely and conflicted wife and mother.
The stories in this collection span characters, towns, decades, even centuries, but Florida — its landscape, climate, history, and state of mind — becomes its gravitational center: an energy, a mood, as much as a place of residence. Groff transports the reader, then jolts us alert with a crackle of wit, a wave of sadness, a flash of cruelty, as she writes about loneliness, rage, family, and the passage of time. With shocking accuracy and effect, she pinpoints the moments and decisions and connections behind human pleasure and pain, hope and despair, love and fury — the moments that make us alive. Startling, precise, and affecting, Florida is a magnificent achievement.
A Cappella Books is the official bookseller for this event.
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The libations will be flowing at the Wine, Beer & Music Festival in North Fulton later this month. The event, slated for Saturday, May 19, 2018, will be held at Bell Memorial Park at 15245 Bell Park Road, Milton, Ga. 30004.
The festival’s hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Featuring more than 100 craft beers and estate wine selections. The evening will also feature local food trucks serving unique combinations, as well as live music!
May 18: Wine, Beer and Music Festival
Buy tickets ($50) now and receive up to 25% off on Living Social.
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If you thought Cinco de Mayo was the only time, Atlanta celebrated Spanish culture with feasting and fun, you’re going to learn today.
The second annual Atl Margarita + Taco fest in Old Fourth Ward Park is set for May 19 and 20. The event will have the city’s best tacos and margaritas provided by top ATL restaurants.Margarita + Taco Fest Planned For Midtown Atlanta
The festival is free for all and drink wrist bands are only $6. More than 40 taco vendors and 12 bars will be on site, so come thirsty and hungry.“It’s these neighborhood festivals that bring us together as a community,” Jim Shumake, Food-o-Rama events principal owner, told the AJC. “We come to celebrate, have fun and have a weekend of eating tacos, a favorite food for millions and billions of people.Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: TJohnson@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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Oprah Winfrey’s new show “Love Is” is looking for a studio audience on May 9, AtlantaFi has learned. The show is centered around couples and what they’ve learned about each other and how they’ve stayed together.
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.
Want To Be In The Studio For Oprah’s ‘Love Is’?
According to the casting call from project casting: The series centers around the love story between a modern-day power couple. In the world of Black Hollywood, they navigate a complex set of social codes, and this series will explore it all, from the good to the bad and to the ‘90s when the love story began.
Weaver will play Nuri, a bubbly personality with big dreams who is struggling to make a name for herself as a sitcom staff writer while struggling an assortment of romances that only leave her party fulfilled. After she meets Yasir, himself unemployed and barely holding onto his dreams, Nuri changes all her opinions about what she expects from a man because she’s just found the one who is perfect for her.Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming on Wednesday, May 9th in Atlanta, Georgia.
Yasir is an aspiring writer-director who is down to his last two unemployment checks and lives (unhappily) with his on-again/off-again ex. But after meeting the stunning Nuri, Yasir finds a reason to alter his life and the drive to access his potential.
To audition for a role in the new TV series, check out the casting call breakdown below.
Oprah’s Love Is Casting Call
***Love Is_***
Working: Wednesday May 9, 2018
Location: Fayetteville, GA
Rate: $88/10MUST BE REGISTERED WITH CENTRAL CASTING!!
New faces only!!!! Meaning you have NOT worked on this show before. One exception being: If you worked as an audience member previously, you are welcome to submit for this role.
Studio Audience- Men and Women, over the age of 18, to portray a member of a Live Studio Audience. This is set in the late 1990s.
Please send an email to loveis@centralcasting.com, include your legal name, phone number, sizes, and recent photo(s). Put “Audience 9” in the subject line.
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Tee JohnsonEditor-In-Chief
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Listen to some smooth reggae sounds while you and fellow artisans sketch a full figured model amidst indulgent smoke. It’s all going down on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in East Point.
Show off your artistic talents while you kick back, smoke, and enjoy the sweet sounds of old school reggae. The event takes place at the Gill Gallery.
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Join this hands-on workshop to finally understand how to create strong characters and illustrate them with appeal! Work side-by-side with the award-winning creative team of the comic series “Kamikaze!”. Learn the formula they used to successfully back two Kickstarters, and keep them as Featured Guests at conventions like DragonCon, Momocon, AWA, Seishuncon, and more.Sat, May 5, 2018
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
TOPICS COVERED– Step-by-step guide to creating characters people pay to see!– Story arcs that address your characters wants, needs, & secrets– Injecting personality without overloading design– Story-driven visual design– Amateur mistakes that subconsciously cause creators to fail– How to make characters for a livingADMISSION$49.95 General Admission.My Animation Life
1372 Peachtree Street Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30309
PARKINGFREE parking is available for all guests. The building is called WeWork. It is black and yellow, and the main parking lot is on the right of it. A map of the parking location is posted in the comment section.WHAT TO BRING– Sketch books and drawing materials. General art supplies will be provided for attendees who come without them.– DO NOT bring wet media items like paint.– Optional: business cards and artist portfolioPERKS– The mini-guide to “Creating Strong Characters” will be given to all attendees.– Free Beverages: hot coffee & cold brew coffee, tea, and kombucha.– Snacks will be provided.ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS – https://kamikazeanimated.com
Carrie Tupper is the head writer behind the award-winning series Kamikaze. She has also written for the website Mary Sue and is writing the animation chapter in the upcoming book “Hollywood Heroines.” Previously, had previous creative experience with Nickelodeon, various charities, and games.Havana Nguyen is the Lead Character Artist and Designer for Kamikaze. She’s a UX Designer by day, has written for UX Planet and UX Design Collective, has a Youtube channel where she shares career advice, and helps co-organize panels and workshops in Atlanta.Together, they have spent 5 years building up Kamikaze, successfully funded 2 Kickstarters, and have reached over a million views. They enjoy traveling to conventions to do panels and help other creators.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSQ: Is this event “kid friendly”?A: Yes! Let us give your child more self-confidence in their ability to create strong characters.CONTACTPlease direct all questions to Contact@MyAnimationLife.com or call (929) 269-5433. -
Metro Atlanta will be in full fiesta in the coming days as local Cinco De Mayo celebrations kick off in various locations. The day observes the date of the Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War in 1862.
If you want to be all healthy and stuff, you can participate in a race for a good cause. The event is sponsored by Tin LIzzy’s and costs $30 per runner. The race will take place at:
330 Town Center Ave
Suwanee, GA US 30024Run for the Chips and Cheese at Jeff & Jenn Show’s 5Queso 5K
The Jeff & Jenn Show, Star 94.1, and Tin Lizzy’s are inviting people to run this 3.1 mile Peachtree Road Race qualifier course with a common goal in mind… tortilla chips, melted cheese, and margaritas.
The race starts at 8:30 am Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Suwanee Town Center Park — 330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee, GA 30024. Sign up here.
The Jeff & Jenn Show’s 5Queso 5K will kick off a full day of live music, great food and fun at Suwanee Town Center Park, as Star 94.1 hosts Woofstock, the 15th annual Pet Party. All señors and señoritas, bring your sombrero, salt, and a lime along with your pup to this dog-friendly race.
Awards will go to the top runners in all age groups — and you’ll get a signature race T-shirt.
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Metro Atlanta will be in full fiesta in the coming days as local Cinco De Mayo celebrations kick off in various locations. The day observes the date of the Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War in 1862.Hapeville is having its May 5, 2018 Cinco De Mayo event, called La Fiesta Del Cinco Del Hapeville, at Jess Lucas Park.The park is located at 680 S. Central Ave, Hapeville. The event will run from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. and serve authentic Mexican dishes, live bands, inflatables & a mechanical bull ride.There will be free admission & parking.Here is the Schedule of events:
11 a.m. Festival begins & DJ Bravo Jay will entertain you with all your favorite Hispanic hits throughout the day!
11:45 – 12 pm Royal Allusion Dance performs
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Mariachi Amigoz De Taylor Fuentes performs
1:00 p.m.- 1:15 p.m. dance performance from Hapeville’s Jazzy Girls
2:00 p.m. -2:15 p.m. Karate with Secondria Keith
2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Join in with Hapeville’s Zumba performance with Sheila Sellers
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Conjunto Alazzan Performs
3:15p p.m.-3:45 p.m. Soccer awards and Trophies
5 p.m. Festival endsGot an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: TJohnson@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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A new twist on Cinco De Mayo promises to bring just as much flavor with a bit of crunkness to the city of Atlanta this weekend. On May 5, it’s all going down at the new League Tavern.
Trap De Mayo On May 5 In Downtown Atlanta
TRAP DE MAYO will feature all your favorite trap music blasting from the speakers while you indulge in your succulent and tasty Mexican food. The event will be spread across three floors with a rooftop view to boot.
More highlights include:
$5 Drink and Food Specials All Night
Everyone Free Till 11:30 W/RSVP
Text or 678.886.8542 Table Reservations or More Info.
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Metro Atlanta has a lot of hardworking and dedicated educators in the classroom. Pop culture seems to associate them with apples on their desks, but why shouldn’t it be something even more nutritious … like salad?
Salad restaurant Salata will celebrate area teachers buy a “Buy One, Get One Free” promotion on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. The nationwide deal will be good for all of Salata’s 75 locations.
Teachers get BOGO Salada salad
What: Educators with a valid school ID are invited to visit any Salata location to enjoy a “Buy One Get, One Free” offer including any size salad or wrap with the choice of one protein.
When: Tuesday, May 8 – during regular business hours
Where: All Salata locations
If you’ve ever been to Salata, you know that they have a bevy of healthy options, such as an array of lettuces, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, seeds, nuts, chicken, seafood and vegan proteins. All dressings, soups and sauces are house-made as well.
Salata has four metro Atlanta locations:
Atlantic Station265 19th Street NW
#2155
Atlanta, GA 30363Glenridge Point860 Johnson Ferry Road
Ste. 200
Atlanta, GA 30342(470) 233-7493Liberty Village2560 Old Milton Parkway
Suite 110
Alpharetta, GA 30009Providence Square4101 Roswell Rd
Suite 1100
Marietta, GA 30062(470) 200-0876Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: TJohnson@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.