He will be in the house (ENGINE 11 Firehouse Tavern, 30 North Avenue, Atlanta 30308) to talk about the 2008 Entertainment Industry Investment Act (HB 1100), new legislation designed to encourage entertainment industry productions in Georgia. He will address the state of the Georgia film and television market with a panel of experts who can answer your questions about your place in it!

Next up: head writer, Steve Coulter, of Tyler Perry's "House of Payne" and "Meet the Browns." Come hear actor/writer Coulter speak on his work behind the scenes at TP Studios, what being a head writer/executive story editor entails and what has been his road to success in the Atlanta film and television market. Actor-writer- director Charles Van Eman along with the cast and crew of "High Rise the Series" will host the Q&A. Van Eman will discuss his multi-tiered career path, why he has made his home in Atlanta and what it took to get "High Rise The Series" off the ground. Go to www.highrisetheseries.com to preview the show before June 25 so you can have your questions ready!

Indie music artist, Takiya (www.myspace.com/takiyaatl) will get the evening started with a sweet, soulful mix of acoustic guitar and seductive vocals.

All this plus door prizes for only $10 (includes $5.00 drink ticket). Mark your calendar: HSMM returns Thursday, June 25, 2009 to ENGINE 11 Firehouse Tavern, 30 North Avenue, Midtown Atlanta at 7:00 p.m. Atlanta's premiere entertainment networking event! Remember: come to network, network to create ideas, create ideas to produce and produce to take to network! See you there...