Spring Industry Events/Calendar Announcements

Greetings! Winter officially ends this week, and with recent weather it seems that Spring is upon us. So, take a break to enjoy some flicks, see a play, listen to music.

Be sure to take time out to enjoy a few things around town!

Over the past few years I have sent occasional eblasts, sharing good news and information about happenings I wanted to plug. Of course, if you don’t wish to receive these e-mails from me, feel free to reply back or use the subscriptions link at the end of this message.

Two Free events (need tickets to attend):

Current TV: Vanguard Presents Two Americas and The 99 Percent (FREE) HBO & XFINITY presents: Game of Thrones

You’ve heard the buzz from Sundance and SXSW…be sure and catch V/H/S

Also, all-new to the fest:

The Goat Farm: Experimental Films, a Bunch of Live Music & Video Art Exhibits

There’s the revamped panel series (TRACKS) CINformation 2012

Cirlce around and finish the fest on March 31st with the Closing Night film and party: The Cabin in the Woods More info: Atlanta Film Festival 2012 Schedule and Buy Tickets!

* The Spring Emory Cinematheque on Wednesdays: March 21: “Raging Bull”

(Martin Scorsese; Chartoff-Winkler/United Artists, 1980),March 28: “Black Narcissus” (Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger; The Archers, 1947), April 4: “Leave Her to Heaven” (John M. Stahl; 20th Century Fox, 1945), April 11: “The Conformist” (Bernardo Bertolucci, Paramount Films of Italy, 1970), April 18: “Personal Velocity: Three Portraits” (Rebecca Miller; IFC/M-G-M, 2002) and April 25: “Out of Sight” (Steven Soderbergh; Universal, 1998). Emory Cinematheque

* Catch these GA-lensed films in theatres, with some ATL names in front of and behind the camera:

AMERICAN REUNION – Opens April 6th! American Reunion (filmed in Atlanta, Conyers, Covington, Cumming and Monroe, GA)

GOOD DEEDS Opened Feb 26th and still in theatres! Good Deeds(filmed in Atlanta, GA)

WANDERLUST – Opened Feb. 24th and still in theatres! Wanderlust(filmed in Atlanta, Clarkesville, Lawrenceville and Monroe, GA, along with locations in NY)

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING – Opens May 11th! What to Expect (filmed in Atlanta and South Africa)

* And, special event!

CARL – GA-lensed film written and directed by Greg Daniel, will have a theatrical release RED CARPET event on April 29th at the Aurora Cineplex in Roswell, GA. RED CARPET event starts at 6:00PM and show time is 6:45PM. Tix: CARL Screening Info: Carl – The Feature Film

* Lensed in nearby Charleston, ARMY WIVES kicked off Season 6 this month! Be sure and watch for familiar ATL faces. Sundays at 9e/8c on LIFETIME. More info: Army Wives

* Lensed in nearby Wilmington, ONE TREE HILL -has a few remaining new episodes. Keep your eyes peeled for familiar ATL faces now and then. Wednesdays at 8pm ET. One Tree Hill

* ATLANTA SHORTS – On PBA 30 Atlanta’s PBS Station. Saturday following the “Movie of the Week” & Sunday at midnight. New episodes coming March 31st!

Atlanta Shorts Atlanta Shorts Facebook Page

* OSIRIS – an action-thriller web series. Written and directed by Donnie Leapheart. Starring Brad James, Nicky Buggs and Stephen Caudill. Osiris

* BECKY AND BARRY – web series; follow the lives of…actors! Directed by Jay D Zimmerman. Starring Brooke Jaye Taylor and Matt Cornwell as actors Becky and Barry Thompson. More info: Becky and Barry Watch on-line: Becky and Barry on-line

* AVENGERS ASSEMBLE THE SERIES – check out this GA-lensed parody web series featuring Earth’s mightiest heroes as they tackle their greatest problems, from Health Care reform to getting out of the friend zone! Avengers Assemble The Series

* “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County”Opens April 4th and runs through May 13th at the Alliance Theater. Music and Lyrics by John Mellencamp; Book by Stephen King; Directed by Susan Booth and Musical Direction by T Bone Burnett. Ghost Brothers of Darkland County Special shout-outs to Gwen Hughes, Lori Beth Edgeman and Royce Mann!

* “Same Time Next Year” – Now through April 8th at Stage Door Players. By Bernard Slade and directed by Tess Malis Kincaid. Details: Stage Door Players

* For a comprehensive listing of Atlanta shows and ticket information (including AtlanTIX!), check out Atlanta Performs

* 76th Annual Dogwood Festival – April 20th through 22nd – Piedmont Park. Dogwood Festival

* 41st Inman Park Spring Festival and Tour of Homes – April 27th through 29th – Inman Park. Inman Park Festival

* Get Connected – a Networking Mixer. Next event is Thurs, March 29th Casino Month! More Info: Get Connected

* I Am Entertainment – on-line & print versions – Film, TV, Music and Performing Arts I Am Entertainment

* Stomp and Stammer – Georgia Film News: Stomp and Stammer

* It’s spring-cleaning time – consider supporting the charitable organization, Never Enough Shoes. A great way to recycle your gently worn shoes.: Never Enough Shoes