Wagfest International Networking Mixer Comes to Atlanta, Georgia in October

Atlanta, GA, September 17, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Wagfest is for self-starting business men and women who dare to realize their dreams, especially in the entertainment and arts industry. Attendees range from established to aspiring filmmakers, musicians, actors, publishers, screenplay writers, producers, and independent merchants from all over the world. Wagfest teaches, inspires, and cultivates an atmosphere for success.

Wagfest will be held at the Hilton Atlanta (downtown) from Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4. The three day event is filled to the rim with different events to capture your attention.

Friday night, October 2, Jazz musician Brian O’Neal will kick off Wagfest with his smooth sounds along with Bet’s One Mic comedian Ralph Porter to bring non-stop comedy. Saturday, October 3, Kerry E. Wagner, Founder of Wagfest will conduct a seminar on “You Have the Connections But Do You Have the Influence?” at 10:00 am. The infamous Wagfest Bazaar will begin at noon where merchants will sell their products. Additionally, Wagfest is working with the Butler Street YMCA’s Multi-cultural Achiever’s program to promote literacy and foster a love for the arts through Wagfastic for Kids. The Achievers will be providing face painting, reading games and many other activities to the children. Channel 2 Action News anchor Fred Blankenship will be reading to the children on Saturday, October 3 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Derrick Simmons, movie producer will be screening his new movie, “Women Do It Better” during the Pajama Jam from 8:00pm until. Brandi Milton from Tyler Perry’s staged play “The Marriage Counselor” will be there along with many others.

"The saying at WagFest is that, unlike most events, people may come as strangers, but they leave family and that has proven true time and time again," says Felecia Trotter, WagFest Chief Logistics Officer.

Media are welcomed to attend event activities, contact Assuanta Howard to register by sending an e-mail to acollins@astaprservices.com. For more information about Wagfest contact Nola Love at wagfest@aol.com and visit the web site at wagfestlitertainment.com.

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