Friday, July 29, 2011

Miller Lite Exclusive Rooftop Series at The RESERVE




Media Recap



Miller Lite encouraged beer sippers and cultural explorists to "make summer count" by collecting Taste Points in an experiential program rolling out just in time for the summer months. Partnering with Atlanta's exclusive rooftop venue, The RESERVE - located above Cafe Circa, consumers had the opportunity to indulge in the "Miller Life" with complimentary food by-the-bite, beer cocktails made at the Miller Brew Mixing Station, and cigars seasoned with global music and progressive city inhabitants with the opportunity to collect RESERVE taste points on- site. This invitation - only event continued the monthly series on Wednesday, July 27th from 5:00pm - 9:00pm.


For the month of July, Chef Hopeton S. Hibberttintroduced Peroni Beer Battered Shrimp which perfectly complimented his other delectable dishes as well as the Peroni , Blue Moon, and Miller Lite based cocktails.



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The twitter handle | hashtag for the event was

#TastePointsRooftop.


Special Thanks to:

Steed Media Group (Rolling Out), and The Reserve at Cafe Circa



Save the date:
August 31, 2011 part III of the series

HTTP://MILLERLITEROOFTOPSERIES.EVENTBRITE.COM


Photo Credit : [The Resource Guild]



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Miller Lite " Make Summer Count " Mixologist



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Miller Lite "Make Summer Count" Rooftop Series Attendees



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Steve Canal (MillerCoors), Eric Williams (Rolling Out)




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Miller Lite "Make Summer Count" Rooftop Series Attendees






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Miller Lite "Make Summer Count" Rooftop Series Attendees



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Miller Lite "Make Summer Count" Rooftop Series Attendees

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Miller Lite "Make Summer Count" Rooftop Series Attendees



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Miller Lite "Make Summer Count" Rooftop Series Attendee



Monday, July 25, 2011

ONE Musicfest 2011 Press Conference & Roundtable




Media Recap


(Mountain Dew, Ford, Miller Lite, SolFusion ) presented ONE MusicFest to the City of Atlanta on Thursday, July 21, 2011 during the “State of the Atlanta Music ScenePress Conference and Roundtable. ONE MusicFest is an intimate indoor/outdoor music festival that will showcase performances from over a dozen artists.


On Thursday July 21, 2011 ONE MusicFest was officially recognized with a Welcome letter from Mayor Kasim Reed presented by his Senior Communications Specialist, Justin Tanner.


This took place at the ONE MusicFest “State of the Atlanta Music Scene” Press conference and Roundtable at Park Tavern, which will also serve as the location for this year's ONE MusicFest on August 27, 2011. Saniyyah Griffin served as the panel moderator. Dantes Rameau, from ONE MusicFest 2011's official non-profit partner, The Atlanta Music Project came and discussed this year's music instrument drive taking place at the festival. ONE Musicfest featured artist and, panelist Anthony David captivated the crowd with a special live performance.There is a lack of representation for soul, progressive hip-hop, alternative and rock, represented under one roof, in the format of music festivals in Atlanta. We have noticed that while there are many pockets of individuals that share taste in the same music, rarely do you see them share in this together. ONE MusicFest was created with the idea of music as the universal language. Over time we aim to grow this fest into a phenomenon and bring together different sectors of individuals through a unique music platform," stated J Carter, SolFusion Founder and ONE MusicFest Producer.


Panelists included Anthony David( ONE MusicFest Artsit), Brittney King(CEO of New Heights Management & Consulting), Byron Wright(Director of Writer-Publisher Relations at BMI) ,Chad Radford (Creative Loafing),Dantes Rameau (Executive Director of Atlanta Music Project), Jason Carter (One MusicFest & SolFusion Founder), Jennifer Drake (Director of Rhythm & Soul at ASCAP),Miykal Snoddy (Music Producer Diddy Dirty Money - "Loving You No More," Lupe Fiasco ft. Trey Songz - "Out of My Head"), Mo Reilley (On Air Personality), Ricardo Spicer (Label Marketing Rep at Universal Music Group/Island Def Jam), Richard Dunn (The Muddy Water Group), Moetown Lee (Westway Consulting, Management for 8 Ball & MJG, Robin Thicke & 50 Cent)


UPDATE!!:: ONE MusicFest will be Hosted by Phife Dawg of a Tribe Called Quest and a few special Guests


Special Thanks to:

Miller Lite, Mountain Dew, and Park Tavern


[Photo Credit: Aric Thompson]

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ONE MusicFest Panelist (L to R)-Anthony David (ONE MusicFest Artist), Byron Wright (Director of Writer-Publisher Relations at BMI), Britney King(CEO of New Heights Management & Consulting), Mikyal Snoody(Music Producer Diddy Dirty Money - "Loving You No More,") , Dantes Rameau(Executive Director of Atlanta Music Project), Mo Reilley(Multi-Media Personality), Jason Carter(One MusicFest & SolFusion Founder), Ricardo Spicer(Label Marketing Rep at Universal Music Group/Island Def Jam) Chad Radford(Creative Loafing), Moetown Lee(Westway Consulting, Management for 8 Ball & MJG, Robin Thicke & 50 Cent), Jennifer Drake(Director of Rhythm & Soul at ASCAP), Richard Dunn(The Muddy Water Group)


Jason Carter (ONE MusicFest &SolFusion Founder) being honored with the official Welcome Letter from the Atlanta Mayor , Kasim Reed presented by his Senior Communications Specialist, Justin Tanner(City of Atlanta)





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Jason Carter (One MusicFest & SolFusion Founder) , Mo Reilly (Multi-Media Personality)


Anthony David (ONE MusicFest Artist) Special Performance

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Clay West (Zone 4 Records), Mikyal Snoddy ( Music Producer Diddy Dirty Money - "Loving You No More")


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Special Thanks to:

Miller Lite, Mountain Dew, and Park Tavern

NOTE: Please send all press coverage to: PR@TheGarnerCircle.com

Save the Date: ONE MusicFest 2011 - 08.27.11

To join the conversation, the twitter handle is @OneMusicFest.

For more information visit www.OneMusicFest.com


The Garner Circle Seeks Fun, Fashion & Entertainment Savvy, Fall Interns!




The Garner Circle is Atlanta's premier full- service PR an event management firm specializing in fashion, beauty and lifestyle. With offices to open in multiple markets, The Garner Circle continues to be a powerful force in the fashion and entertainment world.

The Garner Circle PR consists of a small number of employees and independent contractors who are passionate about what they do. Our young and hip attitude also makes our office a fun, casual environment to work in - one in which interns play a valuable role year round and our boutique size provides EXTREME hands on opportunity for anyone involved.

Interns may specify an area of interest, however are expected to work on all The Garner Circle program areas.

We are looking for highly motivated interns to work 20 hours per week starting in Late August/Early September. Candidates must be well spoken and have strong writing skills as well as being detail oriented. Candidates should also have previous office experience and be proactive. Knowledge of the Atlanta entertainment, music, fashion scene and previous publicity Experience a plus.

Should you meet the mandatory requirements listed below, please e-mail your resume, cover letter, writing samples, and checklist (listed below) to hr@thegarnercircle.com for consideration. Place: FALL INTERNSHIP in the subject line. Email only, no phone calls.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Dream Kids in conjunction with Macy's presents the Runway Red "Wonderland Kids" Charity Fashion Show - 08.14.11

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Stars
Show Me the Way Foundation officially announces the 2011 Runway Red
Celebrity Kids Fashion Show


Atlanta, Ga (pitchengine.com)- July 2011 -Dream Kids Hair Care, in conjunction with Macy's, is pleased to announce The Runway Red "Wonderland Kids" Fashion Show benefiting the Show Me The Way Foundation. The third annual charity fashion gala will feature pint -size socialites, mini-me movers and shakers and their well-known celebrity parental escorts. As the culmination to the foundation's Red Campaign, the 2011 "Runway Red" show encourages the entire family unit to make a difference by utilizing this initiative as a way to create exposure for the foundation's mission of raising imperative funding for children infected by or affected with HIV/AIDS. Just in time to showcase the latest back to school fashion, the "Wonderland Kids" Fashion Show will take place on Sunday, August 14, 2011, at the beautiful Fernbank Museum with doors opening at 7:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at

www.runwayred2011.eventbrite.com


Dream Kids will launch their new Olive Miracle formula hair care collection at this years "Runway Red" celebrity kids fashion show. The newly developed formula will help parents start their children's mains on the right path to healthy tresses with a silkening, feather-light formula containing the finest extra virgin olive oil and African herbal extracts used to strengthen and protect. "Dream Kids is truly excited to partner with the 2011 "Runway Red" celebrity kids fashion show. As a brand we believe strongly in the mission of the Show Me The Way Foundation and that every child, no matter the adversity they face in life, has the right to dream", states Charlene Bastien (National Marketing Director, Strength of Nature Global, LLC).


Set at the acclaimed Fernbank Museum - upon entry guests will fall down a wonderland rabbit hole into a world of strawberry sherbet red carpets, lollipop partitions, gumdrop lined runways, and licorice VIP ropes complete with a Dream Kids VIP & gifting lounge. With former celebrity parent/ child support including Jermaine Dupri, Bow Wow, Big Boi of Outkast, Chilli, Ceelo, Q Parker, DJ Drama, Jadakiss, NFL stars Rod Gardner and Keion Carpenter and more. This year's show will infuse some of the most recognized faces and influencers to rally support in fighting an epidemic that effects millions of people every day. Statistics show that Georgia is the ninth state in pediatric AIDS cases in the U.S with the fifth highest rate of AIDS cases per 100,000 population for cases reported in 2001.Out of over 500 AIDS organizations in Georgia, there are only 13 that focus on children with HIV/AIDS. "Foundations such as Show Me the Way are unique and special because a cumulative total of 14 million children in the world have lost their mothers or both parents to AIDS (UNAIDS) and we focus many of our efforts on serving this specific demographic.", states Show Me The Way Foundation president/founder Tashawnya Menefee.


"Runway RED" will be as entertaining as informing as guests will enjoy learning about the Show Me The Way Foundation's HIV/AIDS initiatives while viewing exclusive fall and winter Back to School collections from Macy's and high-end fashion designers from all over the world including: Jack & Jill, Sean John for Kids, Rock and Republic, Lil Miss Muffet, Burberry for Kids, Paige Denim, Tommy Hilfiger, and Bo Peep Kids. This year's show will also debut a personal HIV PSA from Mindless Behavior, a dynamic group comprised of four, 13 year old boys - Prodigy, Roc Royal, Ray Ray and Princeton - who boast an insane, sleek and futuristic fashion style, epic dance moves, and global-ready pop songs and headline this year's BET "Closer to My Dreams" Tour with their debut album, due out this Fall on Conjunction/Streamline/Interscope.


Join Dream Kids in conjunction with Macy's for "Runway Red", Sunday, August 14th at the Fernbank Museum. Special thanks to Dream Kids, Macy's, GH nail bar, Lamik Beauty, One Stop Productions, Disney Radio and more. For more information visit

www.ShowMeTheWayFoundation.org/runwayred


Media & Celebrity VIP Contact:

The Garner Circle PR

Nicole Garner

PR@TheGarnerCircle.com

-or-

Sareena Beasley

GarnerCircleAE1@gmail.com


About Show Me the Way Foundation:

Show Me the Way Foundation (SMTWF) is a non-profit organization that provides mentoring and positive group activities for youth infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS and other terminal health issues. Our goal is to instill confidence, perseverance, leadership, and practical knowledge by uplifting spirits and providing positive guidance and advice to the youth served by our foundation. www.ShowMeTheWayFoundation.org


About Dream Kids:

Relaxed or Natural, regular use of African Pride Dream Kids Olive Miracle products detangles, improvesmanageability and controls frizz while gently protecting her delicate hair and sensitive scalp to help silken, soften and moisturize all day long. Strength of Nature®, proud makers of the ALL NEW & IMPROVED African Pride® Dream Kids Olive Miracle re-launches the trusted brand that helps moms start right with products that offer
manageability, and protects their little one's delicate hair and scalp. www.African-Pride.com click on Dream Kids


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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

ONE MusicFest 2011. [State of the Atlanta Music Scene] Press Conference & Roundtable


ONE MusicFest announces "State of the Atlanta Music Scene" Press Conference and Roundtable at Park Tavern



Atlanta (Pitchengine.com) July, 2011 -The Mayor's Office of the City of Atlanta welcomes the second annual ONE MusicFest. As seen on CNN, Vibe Magazine, the Atlanta Journal Constitution and more, the ONE MusicFest indoor/ outdoor concert experience and seafood fest will take place in over 20,000 square feet of green space at the beautiful Park Tavern concert space. This week, ONE MusicFest organizers to host the "State of the Atlanta Music Scene". "There is a lack of representation for soul, progressive hip-hop, alternative and rock, represented under one roof, in the format of music festivals in Atlanta. We have noticed that while there are many pockets of individuals that share taste in the same music, rarely do you see them share in this together. ONE MusicFest was created with the idea of music as the universal language. Over time we aim to grow this fest into a phenomenon and bring together different sectors of individuals through a unique music platform," states J Carter, Sol -Fusion Founder and ONE MusicFest Producer.


This year's festival will feature live performances from: The Foreign Exchange, Anthony David, Tortured Soul, and The Pharcyde. The ONE Musicfest non-profit partner will the Atlanta Music Project - a representative will be on site to discuss this year's music instrument drive. There will be a special live performance from ONE Musicfest featured artist, Anthony David and a welcome presentation from the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office at the ONE Musicfest press conference & music community round table on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Park Tavern in Atlanta, GA.

Who: ONE MusicFest 2011

What: Host the "State of the Atlanta Music Scene" Press Conference & Roundtable

Where: ONE MusicFest 2011 at Park Tavern - 500 10th St. NE, Atlanta GA 30309

When: Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 2:00pm

Panelists Include:

Anthony David - ONE MusicFest Artist
Brittney King - CEO of New Heights Management & Consulting
Byron Wright - Director of Writer-Publisher Relations at BMI
Chad Radford - Creative Loafing
Dantes Rameau - Executive Director of Atlanta Music Project
Jason Carter - ONE MusicFest Founder
Jennifer Drake - Director of Rhthym & Soul at ASCAP
Miykal Snoddy - Music Producer (Diddy Dirty Money - "Loving You No More," Lupe Fiasco ft. Trey Songz - "Out of My Head")
Mo Reilley - On Air Personality
Ricardo Spicer - Label Marketing Rep at Universal Music Group/Island Def Jam
Richard Dunn - The Muddy Water Group
Terry Bello - Radio Personality/Creator of the International Soul Music Summit




Moderator: Saniyyah Griffin - CEO of Sahar Creative


To join the conversation, the twitter handle is @OneMusicFest.
For more information visit www.OneMusicFest.com

To RSVP to attend this event and participate in the panel discussion RSVP to: rsvp@thegarnercircle.com



About ONE MusicFest:
The 2010 inaugural ONE MusicFest was headlined by internationally acclaimed artists such as Common, De La Soul, Goapele, the Love Language, DJ Mick Boogie and a genre cornucopia of grassroots talent earning the festival organizers the city of Atlanta's "Phoenix Award" for their efforts in captivaing the city's music culture with over 3,000 people from all walks of life and mastering the mission of unity through music with performances ranging from alternative rock to hip hop all under one roof .This year's festival format and musical experience will include an array of activities, performances, interactive and artistic experiences while also infusing the much anticipated Crab & Shrimp Festival. Tickets for the ONE MusicFest taking place on Saturday, August 27, 2011, can be purchased at select retailers and online at http://www.onemusicfest.com/tickets/

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

African Pride "My Pride.My Way" Beauty Suite (New Orleans)







New Orleans (July 2011) - The African Pride "My Pride. My Way" Beauty Suite was the ultimate beauty lounge during the Essence Music Festival as over 600 ladies convened on the luxurious Le Pavillon Hotel on Saturday, July 2nd. The African Pride Beauty Suite featured an exclusive hospitality experience with complimentary hair and make-up services, massages, signature "My Pride My Way Cocktails" and a chance to win a 1 year supply of African Pride hair care products. Guests got a chance to meet national beauty bloggers: McKenzie Harris (Rolling Out), Leigh Davenport (HelloBeautiful), Kimberly Walker (BET.com), and Demetria Irwin (Madame Noire) to continue the conversation surrounding African Pride's nationally charged "My Pride. My Way" campaign. Guest were also treated to a special appearance by Naturi Naughton the star of an upcoming NBC series. The African Pride Beauty Suite and "My Pride. My Way" campaign promotes healthy hair care, celebrating the individual style, innovation and beauty of all women because "When it Comes to Hair, We Write Our Own Rules."

For more information visit www.facebook/myafricanpride




*Courtesy of The Garner Circle PR

Note: Please send all press coverage to
PR@TheGarnerCircle.com


Special Thanks to:
Me Time Day Spa

Rolling Out
HelloBeautiful
BET.com
Madame Noire


Join the Conversation:

Twitter Handle: @MyAfricanPride
Twitter Hashtag: #MyPrideMyWay


Catch Event Photos at:
www.facebook/myafricanpride
https://rcpt.yousendit.com/1162734643/ede8b70cde0499f78756df074a81516a

* Photo Credit to ExclusiveAccess.net *















Naturi Naughton (Actress, Lottery Ticket, Notorious)


McKenzie Harris ( African Pride Beauty Suite Beauty Blogger, Rolling Out)


Leigh Davenport (Beauty Blogger, HelloBeautiful)


Kimberly Walker (African Pride Beauty Suite Beauty Blogger, BET.com)


Demetria Irwin (African Pride Beauty Suite Beauty Blogger, Madame Noire)


Nicole Garner (President,The Garner Circle) and
Charlene Bastien (National Marketing Director, Strength of Nature)


Guest and African Pride Beauty Suite Hair Stylist


"My Pride" Cocktails


African Pride "My Pride. My Way" Beauty Suite


Le Pavillon Hotel