Although summer doesn’t technically start until the solstice on June 20, the weather in Georgia is already heating up for the season, and Atlantans are returning to the familiarity of annual events sprawling all over the city. No matter which neighborhood you may find yourself in this summer, there surely will not be a lack […]
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SweetWater 420 Fest ‘returns to roots’ with free admission and lineup change
SweetWater Brewing announced significant changes to this year’s SweetWater 420 Fest, including an updated lineup and an entirely free concert — with a $10 donation to its nonprofit partner, the Waterkeeper Alliance. The festival will still be held at Pullman Yards on April 20 and 21, and ticketholders who paid the original fee of $245 will be refunded. […]
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Pullman Yards preserves history while making it as Atlanta’s standout Arts & Entertainment district
There’s truly something for everyone at Pullman Yards, and I mean that to the utmost literal degree. I got the chance to tour the 27-acre grounds with the Director of Events and my longtime friend, Kristin Nakama, who is spearheading many different operations at Pullman Yards. As SweetWater 420 Fest approaches and prepares its debut […]
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Fox Theatre continues community partnership with launch of “Fox Gives”
If you’ve spent some time in Atlanta, chances are you’ve had your own Fox Theatre experience, or at the very least, have passed its flashing marquee lights on Peachtree Street. After nearly a century of existing as a cultural landmark for the city, the Fox Theatre continues to uplift its neighbors and friends beyond the […]
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Regions’ Broadway in Atlanta continues action packed 2024 season at Fox Theatre
After the conclusion of a successful 2023 run, Regions’ Broadway in Atlanta continues their queue of world renowned Broadway musical classics at Fox Theatre. The lineup truly includes something for the whole family, and makes for an exceptional evening that you won’t forget. From Jan. 9 to 14, 2024, embark on a whole new world […]
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Things to do this December in Atlanta to ensure an unforgettable holiday season
Holiday season is amongst us. Although the chaos of it all can feel a bit overwhelming, try to slow down this year and breathe in what spirited fun Atlanta has to offer. From holiday market pop-ups to ice skating rinks, you just might find yourself feeling like a kid again as you embark on this […]
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Something for everyone: A list of fun things to do this November in Atlanta
The leaves are changing, the air is crispy and gusts of wind are bringing in both nostalgia and the reminder to slow down and enjoy the remainder of 2023. While Atlanta boasts an event-filled year, fall holds a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike as the indulgence to sip an old-fashioned […]
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Underground Atlanta’s First Friday hosts FilmCon to support local filmmakers
Underground Atlanta is bringing the lights, camera and action to this month’s First Friday celebration. On Sept. 1, Underground Atlanta is partnering with Audio_Video_Club and Kristan Woolford in a joint effort of cinematic vision to showcase and support local Atlanta filmmakers by hosting FilmCon. FilmCon will offer an engaging platform for emerging filmmakers like Brittany E. Walton, Morgan Matthews, Lanese Love, […]
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The Same House annual Beloved Benefit raises $8.8M for Atlanta charities
The Same House, an Atlanta-based community services movement, held its annual Beloved Benefit at the Georgia World Congress Center and raised $8.8 million in a matter of minutes to support the work of local Atlanta non-profit organizations. Maria Taylor and Chris Tucker hosted the event as local Atlanta change-makers, CEOs, and leaders gathered around for […]
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Atlanta scores no. 10 spot in best cities for music
It’s hard to think of Atlanta without thinking of music. The two are so inseparably intertwined that music has simply become a foundation for the city which so many artists and music lovers alike call home. You may recall Andre 3000’s iconic and unforgettable quote from the 1995 Source Awards that has become one of the Atlanta […]
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Little Five Points Alliance to host second annual ‘People Make the Place’ on Aug. 13
On Sunday, Aug. 13, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the Little 5 Points Alliance will host the second annual “People Make the Place” to celebrate the citizens and organizations who have made Little 5 Points the artist-attracting, hip, tourist must-see part of town it is today. Held at L5P’s own 7 Stages Theatre, the event will be […]
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AileyCamp hosts special presentation at High Museum of Art to celebrate Mayor Andre Dickens’ Year of the Youth
AileyCamp, the nationally acclaimed summer program that uses dance as a means to stretch the minds, bodies, and spirits of middle-school students, took over The High Museum of Art on Sunday, July 9. In partnership with Purpose Built Schools Atlanta and aligning with Mayor Andre Dickens’ “ATL Year of the Youth” initiative, AileyCamp Atlanta focuses on […]
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Alliance Theatre hoping ‘Water for Elephants’ is bound for Broadway
You may have come across the story “Water for Elephants” at some point in time — whether in the novel written by Sara Gruen or in the film directed by Francis Lawrence, but to see it all unfold on stage in a live-action musical is quite incomparable to any other medium in which it exists. […]
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Music Midtown announces return after year hiatus due to Georgia gun laws
Festival-goers near and far can take a sigh of relief this week as Music Midtown has announced their return. The festival will take place in Piedmont Park from Sept. 15 to 17, 2023. On Friday, Sept. 15 artists including PINK!, Flume, J.I.D. and Pitbull will entertain the masses flocking in from Atlanta and beyond. On […]
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Atlanta Dogwood Festival returns for 87th year
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival will return to Piedmont Park from April 14 to 16. The city’s longest-running festival and the country’s third oldest fine arts festival rings in Spring every year with an artist market, local food, cold beverages, and live music, easily making it the favorite child amongst Atlanta locals. In an article by Maria Saporta from 2022, […]
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National Endowment for the Arts intersects local art and culture to help communities flourish
Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD, chair of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), visited Atlanta last week to continue the important discussion of the integration of the local Atlanta art scene and its relationship with one of the most sought-after means of transportation in the city — the BeltLine. Established by Congress in 1965, the […]
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San Miguel de Allende: A Home Away from Home for Atlantans
It’s no wonder why San Miguel de Allende has been coined one of the best cities in Mexico. The second your feet touch the cobblestone ground, you get a whiff of fresh baked bread & elote, and hear the ringing voices of the local Mariachi bands — it all makes sense. When I told Maria […]
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Dave Matthews Supports Raphael Warnock in ‘Get Out The Vote’ Rally
By Megan Anderson You could spot both Raphael Warnock campaign merch and Dave Matthews Band t-shirts sprinkled throughout the long crowds of people lined up to be let into the Coca-Cola Roxy doors on Monday evening. Dave Matthews, the singer-songwriter from the Dave Matthews Band, joined U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock’s “Get Out The Vote” rally […]
