Terri J. Vaughn (Actress - Meet the Browns) and Rashan Ali (Multi-Media Personality) hosted a private opening soiree for Vaughn's newest concept lounge - The Green Room Actors Lounge. Nestled in the pockets of Buckhead, The Green Room Lounge takes its inspiration from the iconic LA based Samuel French theater and film bookshop. The Green Room Lounge's atmosphere pays homage to vintage Hollywood, fusing together unique light bites, an actor's bookstore, and a performance area all encased in a unique, relaxed atmosphere. The City of Atlanta has been dubbed the new "Black Mecca" for Arts & Entertainment and the private opening truly celebrated that at a very high level as the event was filled with fellow actors/actresses, industry executives and national recording artist. To commemorate the historical implications of this all new concept lounge coming to the city, the Atlanta Mayor, Kasim Reed was on hand to make a special presentation to the ownership team. Guests were guided through the evening with an impromptu jam sessions lead by host band Quinn and the Jukebox along with live performances by national recording artist: Angie Stone, Anthony David, Alexa Lieberman, Nicci Gilbert (formerly of Brownstone) and Soul for Real. This event will also benefit two nonprofit organizations: Take Wings Foundation & Colored My Mind.
The Green Room is the creative vision of actress, producer and owner Terri J. Vaughn and is co-owned by Business Manager and Attorney Shannon K. Nash, Film Producer Roger Bobb (BobbCat Films) and retired NBA Player, Adonal Foyle. An actor's haven, The Green Room Lounge will serve as a specialty theatrical bookstore and performance space . Reminiscent of an intimate living room space with a rich artistic aesthetic combined with rare cultural notes, the lounge boasts vintage chandeliers and fixtures; walls adorned with classic movie novelty to span a multitude of genres, and comfy seating and coffee tables to spark intimate conversations or private studying. The Green Room Lounge provides a place for established and burgeoning actors alike, musicians, and seasoned entertainment professionals seeking new talent.The lounge also includes a twenty five seat theater, equipped with stage, lights and sound equipment which will be used for conducting acting workshops, small performances and playing live music.
Notable Attendees Include: Mel Jackson (Soul Food/Deliver Us from Eva), Jasmine Guy (A Different World), Lamman Rucker (Meet the Browns/Why Did I Get Married), Rodney Perry (The Mo'Nique Show), Kasim Reed (Mayor of Atlanta), Demetria McKinney (Meet the Browns), Chef G. Garvin (TV-One), Lisa Arrindell Anderson (Madea's Family Reunion), Clifton Powell (The Brothers, Woman Thou Art Loosed), Soul for Real, Derek J (Celebrity Hairstylist), Lisa Wu Hartwell (Formerly of the Housewives of Atlanta), Chef Jason Ellis (Hell's Kitchen), Tommy Ford (Martin), Derek Blanks (Celebrity Photographer), Angie Stone, Derek Anderson (Former NBA Athlete), Shannon Nash (Co-Owner of The Green Room Lounge), Kwanzaa Hall (Atlanta City Councilman), Roger Bobb (Bobbcat Films/Co-Owner of The Green Room Lounge) , Malinda Williams (Soul Food/Daddy's Little Girls)
Special thanks to: Jose Cuervo Platino,Chef Jason Ellis (Hell's Kitchen), Martini Moscato, Peroni, Carol's Daughter and RPM Motorsports of Atlanta
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Photo Credit: Moses Robinson
Celebrity Chef G. Garvin
Demetria McKinney
Clifton Powell, Malinda Williams and Roger Bobb
Atlanta City Councilman, Kwanzaa Hall, Shannon Nash, Terri Vaughn,Rashan Ali, Roger Bobb
Terri Vaughn, Mayor Kasim Reed,Shannon Nash, Roger Bobb
Terri Vaughn, Shannon Nash, Roger Bobb, Angie Stone
Lisa Wu
Terri Vaughn and Jasmine Guy
Terri Vaughn and Tommy Ford
