Go Atlanta https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/ en-us © 2021 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. All Rights Reserved. Listen every Thursday as AJC Arts and Entertainment Editor Shane Harrison, along with Food, Dining, and Living Editor Ligaya Figueres, and Entertainment Reporter Rodney Ho introduce you to the most interesting people, places, and things to do in and around Atlanta. It's the podcast that helps you get ready for the weekend! https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/27323748-3263-11ea-8236-af3040f3f478/image/Go-ATL-3000.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Go Atlanta https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/ no episodic From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Listen every Thursday as AJC Arts and Entertainment Editor Shane Harrison, along with Food, Dining, and Living Editor Ligaya Figueres, and Entertainment Reporter Rodney Ho introduce you to the most interesting people, places, and things to do in and around Atlanta. It's the podcast that helps you get ready for the weekend! Listen every Thursday as AJC Arts and Entertainment Editor Shane Harrison, along with Food, Dining, and Living Editor Ligaya Figueres, and Entertainment Reporter Rodney Ho introduce you to the most interesting people, places, and things to do in and around Atlanta. It's the podcast that helps you get ready for the weekend!

]]> The Atlanta Journal-Constitution jay.black@ajc.com Go Atlanta: Farewell episode In this final episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Go Atlanta podcast, AJC’s Bo Emerson catches up with riverkeeper Sally Bethea as she reflects on her 20 years of river conservation stories. You’ll also hear how new laws have put a damper on drag shows across the country and what drag performers in Atlanta are doing about it.   As expected in last week’s episode, SAG-AFTRA union members are walking the picket lines, largely shutting down film and TV production in the United States. Shane Harrison talks about the strike rally held by hundreds of Atlanta actors at a Forest Park union hall.   Ligaya Figueras talks about the Michelin rating system adding Atlanta to its coverage list and what it means for local restaurants and diners. Plus, hear about a butter breakthrough, as Ligaya tells you about a woman who preaches the gospel of butter and has invented the best-selling butter dish in the United States. She also shares all the latest restaurant openings and a look at what’s to come.   Thanks for joining us on Go Atlanta. It’s been a pleasure.     Links to today’s topics: Keeping the Chattahoochee: Reviving and Defending a Great Southern River Hundreds of Atlanta actors hold strike rally For good or bad, Atlanta is about to become a Michelin city America’s #1 selling butter dish Anti-drag backlash: ‘Things are going backwards’ Lil Baby opens seafood restaurant Higher Taste opens in Little Five Points Breaker Breaker opening on Eastside BeltLine Atlanta restaurant bog Atlanta Open Atlanta Ice Cream Festival Tomato Feast at La Tavola Great Tasting Westside Meet our pet of the week at Fulton County Animal Services     Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Farewell episode full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this final episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Go Atlanta podcast, AJC’s Bo Emerson catches up with riverkeeper Sally Bethea as she reflects on her 20 years of river conservation stories. You’ll also hear how new laws have put a damper on drag shows across the country and what drag performers in Atlanta are doing about it.   As expected in last week’s episode, SAG-AFTRA union members are walking the picket lines, largely shutting down film and TV production in the United States. Shane Harrison talks about the strike rally held by hundreds of Atlanta actors at a Forest Park union hall.   Ligaya Figueras talks about the Michelin rating system adding Atlanta to its coverage list and what it means for local restaurants and diners. Plus, hear about a butter breakthrough, as Ligaya tells you about a woman who preaches the gospel of butter and has invented the best-selling butter dish in the United States. She also shares all the latest restaurant openings and a look at what’s to come.   Thanks for joining us on Go Atlanta. It’s been a pleasure.     Links to today’s topics: Keeping the Chattahoochee: Reviving and Defending a Great Southern River Hundreds of Atlanta actors hold strike rally For good or bad, Atlanta is about to become a Michelin city America’s #1 selling butter dish Anti-drag backlash: ‘Things are going backwards’ Lil Baby opens seafood restaurant Higher Taste opens in Little Five Points Breaker Breaker opening on Eastside BeltLine Atlanta restaurant bog Atlanta Open Atlanta Ice Cream Festival Tomato Feast at La Tavola Great Tasting Westside Meet our pet of the week at Fulton County Animal Services     Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this final episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Go Atlanta podcast, AJC’s Bo Emerson catches up with riverkeeper Sally Bethea as she reflects on her 20 years of river conservation stories. You’ll also hear how new laws have put a damper on drag shows across the country and what drag performers in Atlanta are doing about it.

 

As expected in last week’s episode, SAG-AFTRA union members are walking the picket lines, largely shutting down film and TV production in the United States. Shane Harrison talks about the strike rally held by hundreds of Atlanta actors at a Forest Park union hall.

 

Ligaya Figueras talks about the Michelin rating system adding Atlanta to its coverage list and what it means for local restaurants and diners. Plus, hear about a butter breakthrough, as Ligaya tells you about a woman who preaches the gospel of butter and has invented the best-selling butter dish in the United States. She also shares all the latest restaurant openings and a look at what’s to come.

 

Thanks for joining us on Go Atlanta. It’s been a pleasure.

 

 

Links to today’s topics:

Keeping the Chattahoochee: Reviving and Defending a Great Southern River

Hundreds of Atlanta actors hold strike rally

For good or bad, Atlanta is about to become a Michelin city

America’s #1 selling butter dish

Anti-drag backlash: ‘Things are going backwards’

Lil Baby opens seafood restaurant

Higher Taste opens in Little Five Points

Breaker Breaker opening on Eastside BeltLine

Atlanta restaurant bog

Atlanta Open

Atlanta Ice Cream Festival

Tomato Feast at La Tavola

Great Tasting Westside

Meet our pet of the week at Fulton County Animal Services

 

 

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]]> 3264 Go Atlanta: Tom Cruise at the movies, Michelin includes Atlanta, Leanne Morgan, and Lisa Ann Walter In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, The AJC’s Olivia Wakim talks about the audience’s reaction when Tom Cruise greeted the audience at Tuesday night’s “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” screening. Meanwhile, a possible historic double strike is looming. Hear how the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike could effectively shut down the U.S. television and film industries and what kind of impact this could have on Georgia’s movie and TV industry. Rodney Ho has news about a pillar of 99X who is back on the air, completing the radio station’s new lineup. And Rodney meets with two comedians, Leanne Morgan who was in town to film a movie with Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, and Lisa Ann Walter who stars in the ABC show “Abbott Elementary.” Ligaya Figueras talks about the prestigious restaurant rating system that will now include Atlanta. She also tells you about this week’s restaurant reviews, new openings, and recent closures. Links to today’s topics: Tom Cruise surprises Atlanta fans at ‘Mission: Impossible 7′ screening What to know about the looming SAG-AFTRA strike, its impact on Hollywood Steve Craig joins 99X after 15-year absence as mid-day host Lisa Ann Walter almost moved to Atlanta, then ‘Abbott Elementary’ happened Kim Zolciak, Kroy Biermann call off divorce proceedings Leanne Morgan on selling out the Fox, shooting her first movie in Atlanta Michelin guide restaurant rating system arrives in Atlanta Atlanta Restaurant Scene Tomato Feast at La Tavola Melissa Villasenor of SNL fame at City Winery Boy George & Culture Club - The Letting It Go Show Meet Luna, Go Atlanta’s pet of the week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Tom Cruise at the movies, Michelin includes Atlanta, Leanne Morgan, and Lisa Ann Walter full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, The AJC’s Olivia Wakim talks about the audience’s reaction when Tom Cruise greeted the audience at Tuesday night’s “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” screening. Meanwhile, a possible historic double strike is looming. Hear how the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike could effectively shut down the U.S. television and film industries and what kind of impact this could have on Georgia’s movie and TV industry. Rodney Ho has news about a pillar of 99X who is back on the air, completing the radio station’s new lineup. And Rodney meets with two comedians, Leanne Morgan who was in town to film a movie with Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, and Lisa Ann Walter who stars in the ABC show “Abbott Elementary.” Ligaya Figueras talks about the prestigious restaurant rating system that will now include Atlanta. She also tells you about this week’s restaurant reviews, new openings, and recent closures. Links to today’s topics: Tom Cruise surprises Atlanta fans at ‘Mission: Impossible 7′ screening What to know about the looming SAG-AFTRA strike, its impact on Hollywood Steve Craig joins 99X after 15-year absence as mid-day host Lisa Ann Walter almost moved to Atlanta, then ‘Abbott Elementary’ happened Kim Zolciak, Kroy Biermann call off divorce proceedings Leanne Morgan on selling out the Fox, shooting her first movie in Atlanta Michelin guide restaurant rating system arrives in Atlanta Atlanta Restaurant Scene Tomato Feast at La Tavola Melissa Villasenor of SNL fame at City Winery Boy George & Culture Club - The Letting It Go Show Meet Luna, Go Atlanta’s pet of the week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, The AJC’s Olivia Wakim talks about the audience’s reaction when Tom Cruise greeted the audience at Tuesday night’s “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” screening.

Meanwhile, a possible historic double strike is looming. Hear how the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike could effectively shut down the U.S. television and film industries and what kind of impact this could have on Georgia’s movie and TV industry.

Rodney Ho has news about a pillar of 99X who is back on the air, completing the radio station’s new lineup. And Rodney meets with two comedians, Leanne Morgan who was in town to film a movie with Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, and Lisa Ann Walter who stars in the ABC show “Abbott Elementary.”

Ligaya Figueras talks about the prestigious restaurant rating system that will now include Atlanta. She also tells you about this week’s restaurant reviews, new openings, and recent closures.

Links to today’s topics:

Tom Cruise surprises Atlanta fans at ‘Mission: Impossible 7′ screening

What to know about the looming SAG-AFTRA strike, its impact on Hollywood

Steve Craig joins 99X after 15-year absence as mid-day host

Lisa Ann Walter almost moved to Atlanta, then ‘Abbott Elementary’ happened

Kim Zolciak, Kroy Biermann call off divorce proceedings

Leanne Morgan on selling out the Fox, shooting her first movie in Atlanta

Michelin guide restaurant rating system arrives in Atlanta

Atlanta Restaurant Scene

Tomato Feast at La Tavola

Melissa Villasenor of SNL fame at City Winery

Boy George & Culture Club - The Letting It Go Show

Meet Luna, Go Atlanta’s pet of the week

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]]> 2464 Go Atlanta: Goodbye Officer Don, plant-based restaurant option, Formula One-themed bar If you grew up in Atlanta, you may remember the children’s TV show, “Officer Don and The Popeye Club”. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we remember the iconic host, Don Kennedy, who passed away at the age of 93.   Rodney Ho has the latest on the changes at Turner Classic Movies and the commitment Warner Bros. Discovery are making to the network. Plus, hear about the CNN show, "See It Loud: The History of Black Television" featuring AJC’s Ernie Suggs and Rodney Ho.   Ligaya Figueras has new restaurant openings, including the plant-based restaurant Planta, now open in Krog Street Market and the Formula One-themed Dryver Bar in Buckhead.  Ligaya will also introduce you to Aaron Harris, the owner of Molino Tortilleria which specializes in heirloom and organic corn products.     Links to today’s topics: Molino Tortilleria ‘Officer Don’ Kennedy, Atlanta children’s show host, dies at 93 TCM bosses promise commitment to the network after big cutbacks Plant-based restaurant Planta now open in Krog Street Market Formula One-themed Dryver Bar opens in Buckhead Mother-and-daughter Rita and Brittany Campos have opened The Dirty Tea See It Loud: The History of Black Television “Wicked” at the Fox Theatre Atlanta Motor Speedway’s Revs & Riff with Andy Grammer Jollof Festival AJC: July food and drink events Fulton County Animal Services Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price. Listen and follow the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Goodbye Officer Don, plant-based restaurant option, Formula One-themed bar full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution If you grew up in Atlanta, you may remember the children’s TV show, “Officer Don and The Popeye Club”. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we remember the iconic host, Don Kennedy, who passed away at the age of 93.   Rodney Ho has the latest on the changes at Turner Classic Movies and the commitment Warner Bros. Discovery are making to the network. Plus, hear about the CNN show, "See It Loud: The History of Black Television" featuring AJC’s Ernie Suggs and Rodney Ho.   Ligaya Figueras has new restaurant openings, including the plant-based restaurant Planta, now open in Krog Street Market and the Formula One-themed Dryver Bar in Buckhead.  Ligaya will also introduce you to Aaron Harris, the owner of Molino Tortilleria which specializes in heirloom and organic corn products.     Links to today’s topics: Molino Tortilleria ‘Officer Don’ Kennedy, Atlanta children’s show host, dies at 93 TCM bosses promise commitment to the network after big cutbacks Plant-based restaurant Planta now open in Krog Street Market Formula One-themed Dryver Bar opens in Buckhead Mother-and-daughter Rita and Brittany Campos have opened The Dirty Tea See It Loud: The History of Black Television “Wicked” at the Fox Theatre Atlanta Motor Speedway’s Revs & Riff with Andy Grammer Jollof Festival AJC: July food and drink events Fulton County Animal Services Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price. Listen and follow the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If you grew up in Atlanta, you may remember the children’s TV show, “Officer Don and The Popeye Club”. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we remember the iconic host, Don Kennedy, who passed away at the age of 93.

 

Rodney Ho has the latest on the changes at Turner Classic Movies and the commitment Warner Bros. Discovery are making to the network. Plus, hear about the CNN show, "See It Loud: The History of Black Television" featuring AJC’s Ernie Suggs and Rodney Ho.

 

Ligaya Figueras has new restaurant openings, including the plant-based restaurant Planta, now open in Krog Street Market and the Formula One-themed Dryver Bar in Buckhead.  Ligaya will also introduce you to Aaron Harris, the owner of Molino Tortilleria which specializes in heirloom and organic corn products.

 

 

Links to today’s topics:

Molino Tortilleria

‘Officer Don’ Kennedy, Atlanta children’s show host, dies at 93

TCM bosses promise commitment to the network after big cutbacks

Plant-based restaurant Planta now open in Krog Street Market

Formula One-themed Dryver Bar opens in Buckhead

Mother-and-daughter Rita and Brittany Campos have opened The Dirty Tea

See It Loud: The History of Black Television

“Wicked” at the Fox Theatre

Atlanta Motor Speedway’s Revs & Riff with Andy Grammer

Jollof Festival

AJC: July food and drink events

Fulton County Animal Services



Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.



Listen and follow the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> 2391 Go Atlanta: 4th of July, Seacrest solves the puzzle, new restaurants, Barenaked Ladies It's not too early to start thinking about your Independence Day plans. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, hear about events, parades, and celebrations starting as early as this weekend.   Hear about the amazing career of ‘The Migrant Chef’ who is famous in Mexico after being deported from Atlanta.   Rodney Ho talks about Dunwoody’s own Ryan Seacrest being named successor to Pat Sajak as host of Wheel of Fortune. Plus, hear why Disney Immersive abruptly shut down after nearly a month of operation. And with all the management cuts at Turner Classic Movies, is it a sign a bad things to come?   Americans will consume 150-million hotdogs on the 4th of July. Since we’re in the heart of hot dog season, Ligaya Figueras has put together her hot dog roundup which you can find on AJC.com. She also has a list of new restaurant openings that you’ll want to check out this week.      Links to today’s topics:   Atlanta’s Ryan Seacrest takes over for Pat Sajak as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Deported from Atlanta, ‘The Migrant Chef’ now famous in Mexico Disney Immersive in Atlanta abruptly shuts down Are management cuts at Turner Classic Movies a sign of bad things to come? Atlanta Restaurant Scene INTERVIEW: Barenaked Ladies’ Tyler Stewart on sex appeal, the Beatles, more 50 Years of Hip-Hop: The maturation of Atlanta ‘Mayor’ Jermaine Dupri Shawn Mullins Benefit Concert for Hero Dog Rescue Belinda Carlisle at The Fred Circus Vazquez at Plaza Fiesta LifeLine Animal Project      Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and follow the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: 4th of July, Seacrest solves the puzzle, new restaurants, Barenaked Ladies full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution It's not too early to start thinking about your Independence Day plans. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, hear about events, parades, and celebrations starting as early as this weekend.   Hear about the amazing career of ‘The Migrant Chef’ who is famous in Mexico after being deported from Atlanta.   Rodney Ho talks about Dunwoody’s own Ryan Seacrest being named successor to Pat Sajak as host of Wheel of Fortune. Plus, hear why Disney Immersive abruptly shut down after nearly a month of operation. And with all the management cuts at Turner Classic Movies, is it a sign a bad things to come?   Americans will consume 150-million hotdogs on the 4th of July. Since we’re in the heart of hot dog season, Ligaya Figueras has put together her hot dog roundup which you can find on AJC.com. She also has a list of new restaurant openings that you’ll want to check out this week.      Links to today’s topics:   Atlanta’s Ryan Seacrest takes over for Pat Sajak as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Deported from Atlanta, ‘The Migrant Chef’ now famous in Mexico Disney Immersive in Atlanta abruptly shuts down Are management cuts at Turner Classic Movies a sign of bad things to come? Atlanta Restaurant Scene INTERVIEW: Barenaked Ladies’ Tyler Stewart on sex appeal, the Beatles, more 50 Years of Hip-Hop: The maturation of Atlanta ‘Mayor’ Jermaine Dupri Shawn Mullins Benefit Concert for Hero Dog Rescue Belinda Carlisle at The Fred Circus Vazquez at Plaza Fiesta LifeLine Animal Project      Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and follow the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's not too early to start thinking about your Independence Day plans. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, hear about events, parades, and celebrations starting as early as this weekend.

 

Hear about the amazing career of ‘The Migrant Chef’ who is famous in Mexico after being deported from Atlanta.

 

Rodney Ho talks about Dunwoody’s own Ryan Seacrest being named successor to Pat Sajak as host of Wheel of Fortune. Plus, hear why Disney Immersive abruptly shut down after nearly a month of operation. And with all the management cuts at Turner Classic Movies, is it a sign a bad things to come?

 

Americans will consume 150-million hotdogs on the 4th of July. Since we’re in the heart of hot dog season, Ligaya Figueras has put together her hot dog roundup which you can find on AJC.com. She also has a list of new restaurant openings that you’ll want to check out this week.

 

 

 Links to today’s topics:

 

Atlanta’s Ryan Seacrest takes over for Pat Sajak as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host

Deported from Atlanta, ‘The Migrant Chef’ now famous in Mexico

Disney Immersive in Atlanta abruptly shuts down

Are management cuts at Turner Classic Movies a sign of bad things to come?

Atlanta Restaurant Scene

INTERVIEW: Barenaked Ladies’ Tyler Stewart on sex appeal, the Beatles, more

50 Years of Hip-Hop: The maturation of Atlanta ‘Mayor’ Jermaine Dupri

Shawn Mullins Benefit Concert for Hero Dog Rescue

Belinda Carlisle at The Fred

Circus Vazquez at Plaza Fiesta

LifeLine Animal Project

 

  

Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking. 

 

Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.

 

Listen and follow the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

 

 

 

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]]> 2185 Go Atlanta: A luxury retreat at a rural Georgia farm and a historic Alliance Theater announcement In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Go Atlanta podcast, Ligaya Figueras takes you to Georgia’s newest luxury hotel, which is in a town most people have never heard of.  AJC reporter Bo Emerson will discuss the changes coming to the leadership of the Alliance Theater.  And Yvonne Zusel will introduce you to Buckhead’s newest Japanese Steakhouse.  Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.  Links to today’s topics: Alliance Theatre makes historic announcement with two artistic directors The gift of a grandfather’s mandolin brings happiness and trouble EXCLUSIVE: Staplehouse team partners with ranch owners for luxury retreat in rural Georgia Prefecture Japanese Steakhouse to open next week in Buckhead Sip Restaurant to take over former Babette’s Cafe space in Virginia-Highland Doc Chey’s in Grant Park to be replaced by Chef Wang’s  Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.  Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution With the AJC's Ligaya Figueras, Bo Emerson, and Yvonne Zusel In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Go Atlanta podcast, Ligaya Figueras takes you to Georgia’s newest luxury hotel, which is in a town most people have never heard of.  AJC reporter Bo Emerson will discuss the changes coming to the leadership of the Alliance Theater.  And Yvonne Zusel will introduce you to Buckhead’s newest Japanese Steakhouse.  Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.  Links to today’s topics: Alliance Theatre makes historic announcement with two artistic directors The gift of a grandfather’s mandolin brings happiness and trouble EXCLUSIVE: Staplehouse team partners with ranch owners for luxury retreat in rural Georgia Prefecture Japanese Steakhouse to open next week in Buckhead Sip Restaurant to take over former Babette’s Cafe space in Virginia-Highland Doc Chey’s in Grant Park to be replaced by Chef Wang’s  Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.  Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Go Atlanta podcast, Ligaya Figueras takes you to Georgia’s newest luxury hotel, which is in a town most people have never heard of. 

AJC reporter Bo Emerson will discuss the changes coming to the leadership of the Alliance Theater. 

And Yvonne Zusel will introduce you to Buckhead’s newest Japanese Steakhouse. 

Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking. 

Links to today’s topics:

Alliance Theatre makes historic announcement with two artistic directors

The gift of a grandfather’s mandolin brings happiness and trouble

EXCLUSIVE: Staplehouse team partners with ranch owners for luxury retreat in rural Georgia

Prefecture Japanese Steakhouse to open next week in Buckhead

Sip Restaurant to take over former Babette’s Cafe space in Virginia-Highland

Doc Chey’s in Grant Park to be replaced by Chef Wang’s

 Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.

 Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. 

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]]> 2591 Go Atlanta: Killer Mike solo album, rooftop tiki bars, growler's worth of beer news In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Ligaya Figueras has the news about who will soon be occupying the former Cold Beer space on the Eastside BeltLine. Yvonne Zusel has a ton of beer news this week, including the opening of a new brewery in Atlanta coming later this year.   Atlanta’s own Killer Mike has a new album coming out this week. It’s his first solo album in over a decade.   Plus, hear a review of Best Sandwich Shop, the latest takeout review from AJC’s Bob Townsend. And, a new taco concept opening in East Atlanta’s Southern Feedstore.    Links to today’s topics: Veteran broadcaster Monica Pearson joins AJC with new video program Former Cold Beer space on the Beltline to become the Baxter Anderby Brewing and Distilling closing in Peachtree Corners Butaco opens tomorrow as a stall in East Atlanta’s Southern Feedstore Forum Cocktail Co. opens at The Works Duran Duran at State Farm Arena Real Life with Nedra Rhone Taste On the Square Atlanta Summer Beer Festival LifeLine Animal Project     Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Killer Mike solo album, rooftop tiki bars, growler's worth of beer news full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Ligaya Figueras has the news about who will soon be occupying the former Cold Beer space on the Eastside BeltLine. Yvonne Zusel has a ton of beer news this week, including the opening of a new brewery in Atlanta coming later this year.   Atlanta’s own Killer Mike has a new album coming out this week. It’s his first solo album in over a decade.   Plus, hear a review of Best Sandwich Shop, the latest takeout review from AJC’s Bob Townsend. And, a new taco concept opening in East Atlanta’s Southern Feedstore.    Links to today’s topics: Veteran broadcaster Monica Pearson joins AJC with new video program Former Cold Beer space on the Beltline to become the Baxter Anderby Brewing and Distilling closing in Peachtree Corners Butaco opens tomorrow as a stall in East Atlanta’s Southern Feedstore Forum Cocktail Co. opens at The Works Duran Duran at State Farm Arena Real Life with Nedra Rhone Taste On the Square Atlanta Summer Beer Festival LifeLine Animal Project     Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Ligaya Figueras has the news about who will soon be occupying the former Cold Beer space on the Eastside BeltLine. Yvonne Zusel has a ton of beer news this week, including the opening of a new brewery in Atlanta coming later this year.

 

Atlanta’s own Killer Mike has a new album coming out this week. It’s his first solo album in over a decade.

 

Plus, hear a review of Best Sandwich Shop, the latest takeout review from AJC’s Bob Townsend. And, a new taco concept opening in East Atlanta’s Southern Feedstore.

 

 Links to today’s topics:

Veteran broadcaster Monica Pearson joins AJC with new video program

Former Cold Beer space on the Beltline to become the Baxter

Anderby Brewing and Distilling closing in Peachtree Corners

Butaco opens tomorrow as a stall in East Atlanta’s Southern Feedstore

Forum Cocktail Co. opens at The Works

Duran Duran at State Farm Arena

Real Life with Nedra Rhone

Taste On the Square

Atlanta Summer Beer Festival

LifeLine Animal Project

 

 

Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking. 

 

Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.

 

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

 

 

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]]> 2210 Go Atlanta: Dinosaurs, Transformers, Alco-hall, Atlanta’s Jim Beard Award winner In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho explains the ouster of CNN chief Chris Licht after a brief and rocky run at the 24-hour news network. Plus, and update on the recently vandalized Jurassic World’s planned reopening, and where things stand with the writers strike. Rodney also sits down with two actors and the director for the upcoming “Transformers” sequel.   Food, dining, and living editor Ligaya Figueras talks about Atlanta’s own James Beard Award winner, chef Terry Koval of Decatur restaurants the Deer and the Dove and B-Side. Plus, something new coming soon to Pullman Yards, as well as all the food, dining, and restaurant news of the week.   Yvonne Zusel from the food and dining team fills in for Shane Harrison and has the latest news and insight into the Atlanta dining scene as well as an event that mixes art and music in Virginia-Highland.     Links to today’s topics:   Chris Licht stepping down as CNN chief after rocky tenure Atlanta’s ‘Jurassic’ exhibit temporarily closes after being damaged by vandals Atlanta chef Terry Koval wins 2023 James Beard Award Lazy Betty to relocate from Candler Park to former Empire State South space Peachtree City’s Rutledge Wood hosts NBC’s ‘Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge’ Virginia-Highland Summerfest Red Bull BC One Atlanta Cypher Midnight Market ATL LifeLine Community Animal Center     Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Dinosaurs, Transformers, Alco-hall, Atlanta’s Jim Beard Award winner full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho explains the ouster of CNN chief Chris Licht after a brief and rocky run at the 24-hour news network. Plus, and update on the recently vandalized Jurassic World’s planned reopening, and where things stand with the writers strike. Rodney also sits down with two actors and the director for the upcoming “Transformers” sequel.   Food, dining, and living editor Ligaya Figueras talks about Atlanta’s own James Beard Award winner, chef Terry Koval of Decatur restaurants the Deer and the Dove and B-Side. Plus, something new coming soon to Pullman Yards, as well as all the food, dining, and restaurant news of the week.   Yvonne Zusel from the food and dining team fills in for Shane Harrison and has the latest news and insight into the Atlanta dining scene as well as an event that mixes art and music in Virginia-Highland.     Links to today’s topics:   Chris Licht stepping down as CNN chief after rocky tenure Atlanta’s ‘Jurassic’ exhibit temporarily closes after being damaged by vandals Atlanta chef Terry Koval wins 2023 James Beard Award Lazy Betty to relocate from Candler Park to former Empire State South space Peachtree City’s Rutledge Wood hosts NBC’s ‘Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge’ Virginia-Highland Summerfest Red Bull BC One Atlanta Cypher Midnight Market ATL LifeLine Community Animal Center     Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho explains the ouster of CNN chief Chris Licht after a brief and rocky run at the 24-hour news network. Plus, and update on the recently vandalized Jurassic World’s planned reopening, and where things stand with the writers strike. Rodney also sits down with two actors and the director for the upcoming “Transformers” sequel.

 

Food, dining, and living editor Ligaya Figueras talks about Atlanta’s own James Beard Award winner, chef Terry Koval of Decatur restaurants the Deer and the Dove and B-Side. Plus, something new coming soon to Pullman Yards, as well as all the food, dining, and restaurant news of the week.

 

Yvonne Zusel from the food and dining team fills in for Shane Harrison and has the latest news and insight into the Atlanta dining scene as well as an event that mixes art and music in Virginia-Highland.

 

 

Links to today’s topics:

 

Chris Licht stepping down as CNN chief after rocky tenure

Atlanta’s ‘Jurassic’ exhibit temporarily closes after being damaged by vandals

Atlanta chef Terry Koval wins 2023 James Beard Award

Lazy Betty to relocate from Candler Park to former Empire State South space

Peachtree City’s Rutledge Wood hosts NBC’s ‘Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge’

Virginia-Highland Summerfest

Red Bull BC One Atlanta Cypher

Midnight Market ATL

LifeLine Community Animal Center

 

 

Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking. 

 

Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.

 

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. 

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]]> 2269 Go Atlanta: Atlanta musician Baby Rose, new TLC documentary, Jurassic exhibition vandalism, automated pizza The timeless music of Atlanta's Baby Rose charts a course for the future. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC culture reporter DeAsia Paige tells the story of acclaimed up-and-coming Atlanta musician, Baby Rose. DeAsia talks about her newest album and her upcoming show at Terminal West on June 4th.   Atlanta’s newest exhibition, Jurassic World Exhibition, is forced to close due to vandalism. Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about the extent of damage and when the exhibition is expected to reopen. And find out why you’ll see a huge crowd in front of CNN Center Thursday afternoon. Plus, hear Rodney’s interview with T-Boz and Chilli of TLC to talk about their new documentary, “TLC Forever” on Lifetime which chronicles the group’s journey from its humble roots in the early 1990s to current day nostalgia-based touring mode.   Ligaya Figueras has all the latest restaurant and dining news including the opening of Leftie Lee’s in Avondale Estates and Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles in Midtown. How about a 24/7 automated pizza kiosk? Ligaya tells you about her experience at PIzzaForno in Buckhead. Hear about the charcuterie concept, Graze Craze. Plus, a take-out review of Rreal Tacos.   Entertainment editor Shane Harrison checks out The Milk and Cookies Festival, in partnership with RenderATL at Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward on Friday, June 2nd. Plus, he’ll introduce you to Greenie, Go Atlanta’s pet of the week.     Links to today’s topics: The timeless blues of Atlanta’s Baby Rose charts a course for the future Atlanta’s ‘Jurassic’ exhibit temporarily closes after being damaged by vandals Rreal Tacos restaurant review PizzaForno, a 24/7 automated pizza kiosk, is now open in Buckhead Leftie Lee’s opens in Avondale Estates Frazie’s Meat & Market Opens in Atlanta’s Riverside neighborhood Barrio ATL opens in the Cascade Heights neighborhood Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles is set to open in June in Midtown Illycaffe set to open its first Atlanta location at Ford Factory Lofts Tim Hortons is opening a location in Midtown At home with Atlanta chefs series TLC recounts crazy, sexy, cool journey in new Lifetime doc Milk + Cookies Festival Butterfly Festival at the Chattahoochee Nature Center Greenie, our pet of the week   Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Baby Rose blues, new TLC documentary, Jurassic exhibition vandalism, automated pizza full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The timeless music of Atlanta's Baby Rose charts a course for the future. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC culture reporter DeAsia Paige tells the story of acclaimed up-and-coming Atlanta musician, Baby Rose. DeAsia talks about her newest album and her upcoming show at Terminal West on June 4th.   Atlanta’s newest exhibition, Jurassic World Exhibition, is forced to close due to vandalism. Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about the extent of damage and when the exhibition is expected to reopen. And find out why you’ll see a huge crowd in front of CNN Center Thursday afternoon. Plus, hear Rodney’s interview with T-Boz and Chilli of TLC to talk about their new documentary, “TLC Forever” on Lifetime which chronicles the group’s journey from its humble roots in the early 1990s to current day nostalgia-based touring mode.   Ligaya Figueras has all the latest restaurant and dining news including the opening of Leftie Lee’s in Avondale Estates and Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles in Midtown. How about a 24/7 automated pizza kiosk? Ligaya tells you about her experience at PIzzaForno in Buckhead. Hear about the charcuterie concept, Graze Craze. Plus, a take-out review of Rreal Tacos.   Entertainment editor Shane Harrison checks out The Milk and Cookies Festival, in partnership with RenderATL at Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward on Friday, June 2nd. Plus, he’ll introduce you to Greenie, Go Atlanta’s pet of the week.     Links to today’s topics: The timeless blues of Atlanta’s Baby Rose charts a course for the future Atlanta’s ‘Jurassic’ exhibit temporarily closes after being damaged by vandals Rreal Tacos restaurant review PizzaForno, a 24/7 automated pizza kiosk, is now open in Buckhead Leftie Lee’s opens in Avondale Estates Frazie’s Meat & Market Opens in Atlanta’s Riverside neighborhood Barrio ATL opens in the Cascade Heights neighborhood Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles is set to open in June in Midtown Illycaffe set to open its first Atlanta location at Ford Factory Lofts Tim Hortons is opening a location in Midtown At home with Atlanta chefs series TLC recounts crazy, sexy, cool journey in new Lifetime doc Milk + Cookies Festival Butterfly Festival at the Chattahoochee Nature Center Greenie, our pet of the week   Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The timeless music of Atlanta's Baby Rose charts a course for the future.

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC culture reporter DeAsia Paige tells the story of acclaimed up-and-coming Atlanta musician, Baby Rose. DeAsia talks about her newest album and her upcoming show at Terminal West on June 4th.

 

Atlanta’s newest exhibition, Jurassic World Exhibition, is forced to close due to vandalism. Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about the extent of damage and when the exhibition is expected to reopen. And find out why you’ll see a huge crowd in front of CNN Center Thursday afternoon. Plus, hear Rodney’s interview with T-Boz and Chilli of TLC to talk about their new documentary, “TLC Forever” on Lifetime which chronicles the group’s journey from its humble roots in the early 1990s to current day nostalgia-based touring mode.

 

Ligaya Figueras has all the latest restaurant and dining news including the opening of Leftie Lee’s in Avondale Estates and Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles in Midtown. How about a 24/7 automated pizza kiosk? Ligaya tells you about her experience at PIzzaForno in Buckhead. Hear about the charcuterie concept, Graze Craze. Plus, a take-out review of Rreal Tacos.

 

Entertainment editor Shane Harrison checks out The Milk and Cookies Festival, in partnership with RenderATL at Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward on Friday, June 2nd. Plus, he’ll introduce you to Greenie, Go Atlanta’s pet of the week.

 

 

Links to today’s topics:

The timeless blues of Atlanta’s Baby Rose charts a course for the future

Atlanta’s ‘Jurassic’ exhibit temporarily closes after being damaged by vandals

Rreal Tacos restaurant review

PizzaForno, a 24/7 automated pizza kiosk, is now open in Buckhead

Leftie Lee’s opens in Avondale Estates

Frazie’s Meat & Market Opens in Atlanta’s Riverside neighborhood

Barrio ATL opens in the Cascade Heights neighborhood

Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles is set to open in June in Midtown

Illycaffe set to open its first Atlanta location at Ford Factory Lofts

Tim Hortons is opening a location in Midtown

At home with Atlanta chefs series

TLC recounts crazy, sexy, cool journey in new Lifetime doc

Milk + Cookies Festival

Butterfly Festival at the Chattahoochee Nature Center

Greenie, our pet of the week

 

Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking. 

 

Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.

 

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. 

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]]> 2551 Go Atlanta: Memorial Day weekend, staycation ideas, fun in the sun, Marcus Samuelsson’s new Atlanta restaurant In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we are gearing up for the unofficial start of summer with ways to mark Memorial Day weekend in and around metro Atlanta. We’ll also help you find places to cool off in metro Atlanta pools, water parks, and splash pads. You’ll also hear some great staycation ideas for a a fun summer break.   Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho checks out the all-ages geek culture convention, MomoCon 2023, which is happening now through May 28th. He’ll also talk about the 38-year veteran TV reporter who is retiring from the Atlanta airwaves.   Food and dining editor Ligaya Figueras has a list of food festivals that celebrate the flavors of the South. She has a review of Marcus Bar & Grille and a list of upcoming openings as well as who will be closing their doors. Plus, ideas for fun in the sun along the Georgia coast.   Arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison has details on The Wurst Weenie Hoedown Ever, and he wants you to meet the playful and friendly Quico, our pet of the week who wants to be your friend for life.   Links to today’s topics: How to mark the Memorial Day weekend in and around metro Atlanta  Cool off in metro Atlanta at pools, water parks, splash pads and more Atlanta Jazz Fest brings classic and soulful sounds to Piedmont Park 20 ways to have fun on your metro Atlanta staycation Dale Russell retiring from Fox 5 I-Team after 38 years EXCLUSIVE: Tara Theatre rises again on May 25 MomoCon 2023 Marcus Bar & Grille opens in Old Fourth Ward Solar-powered bar opens along Westside Beltline Atlanta R&B Wine Food & Music Fest Food festivals celebrate the flavors of the South The Wurst Weenie Hoedown Ever Fundraiser LifeLine Animal Project     Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Memorial Day weekend, staycation ideas, fun in the sun, Marcus Samuelsson’s new Atlanta restaurant full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we are gearing up for the unofficial start of summer with ways to mark Memorial Day weekend in and around metro Atlanta. We’ll also help you find places to cool off in metro Atlanta pools, water parks, and splash pads. You’ll also hear some great staycation ideas for a a fun summer break.   Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho checks out the all-ages geek culture convention, MomoCon 2023, which is happening now through May 28th. He’ll also talk about the 38-year veteran TV reporter who is retiring from the Atlanta airwaves.   Food and dining editor Ligaya Figueras has a list of food festivals that celebrate the flavors of the South. She has a review of Marcus Bar & Grille and a list of upcoming openings as well as who will be closing their doors. Plus, ideas for fun in the sun along the Georgia coast.   Arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison has details on The Wurst Weenie Hoedown Ever, and he wants you to meet the playful and friendly Quico, our pet of the week who wants to be your friend for life.   Links to today’s topics: How to mark the Memorial Day weekend in and around metro Atlanta  Cool off in metro Atlanta at pools, water parks, splash pads and more Atlanta Jazz Fest brings classic and soulful sounds to Piedmont Park 20 ways to have fun on your metro Atlanta staycation Dale Russell retiring from Fox 5 I-Team after 38 years EXCLUSIVE: Tara Theatre rises again on May 25 MomoCon 2023 Marcus Bar & Grille opens in Old Fourth Ward Solar-powered bar opens along Westside Beltline Atlanta R&B Wine Food & Music Fest Food festivals celebrate the flavors of the South The Wurst Weenie Hoedown Ever Fundraiser LifeLine Animal Project     Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we are gearing up for the unofficial start of summer with ways to mark Memorial Day weekend in and around metro Atlanta. We’ll also help you find places to cool off in metro Atlanta pools, water parks, and splash pads. You’ll also hear some great staycation ideas for a a fun summer break.

 

Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho checks out the all-ages geek culture convention, MomoCon 2023, which is happening now through May 28th. He’ll also talk about the 38-year veteran TV reporter who is retiring from the Atlanta airwaves.

 

Food and dining editor Ligaya Figueras has a list of food festivals that celebrate the flavors of the South. She has a review of Marcus Bar & Grille and a list of upcoming openings as well as who will be closing their doors. Plus, ideas for fun in the sun along the Georgia coast.

 

Arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison has details on The Wurst Weenie Hoedown Ever, and he wants you to meet the playful and friendly Quico, our pet of the week who wants to be your friend for life.

 

Links to today’s topics:

How to mark the Memorial Day weekend in and around metro Atlanta

 Cool off in metro Atlanta at pools, water parks, splash pads and more

Atlanta Jazz Fest brings classic and soulful sounds to Piedmont Park

20 ways to have fun on your metro Atlanta staycation

Dale Russell retiring from Fox 5 I-Team after 38 years

EXCLUSIVE: Tara Theatre rises again on May 25

MomoCon 2023

Marcus Bar & Grille opens in Old Fourth Ward

Solar-powered bar opens along Westside Beltline

Atlanta R&B Wine Food & Music Fest

Food festivals celebrate the flavors of the South

The Wurst Weenie Hoedown Ever Fundraiser

LifeLine Animal Project

 

 

Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking. 

 

Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.

 

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

 

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]]> 2069 Go Atlanta: Music Midtown returns, new dining and drinking scene openings, two favorites return to the airwaves In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, entertainment reporter Rodney Ho has the latest on the two radio personalities returning to the Atlanta airwaves. He’ll also tell you about Museum of Illusions coming to Atlantic Station this weekend. Plus, the two TV shows airing on TBS that is shot here in Atlanta.   Food, dining, and living editor Ligaya Figueras has a number of new restaurant openings and new additions to the drinking scene for you to check out. She also introduces you to Max Hines, chef and founder of Atlanta pop-up collective Stolen Goods, and Quianah Upton, founder of Nourish Botanica, to talk about Nourish Botanica hosting the Stolen Goods chef collective residency this month.   Editor Shane Harrison looks forward to the return of Music Midtown this fall and Paws Fest this weekend at The Avenue West Cobb. Speaking of paws, Shane will introduce you to Magic Midnight, our pet of the week.   Links to today’s topics:  EXCLUSIVE: Music Midtown returns with Pink, Billie Eilish, Guns N’ Roses Kim ‘The Kimmer’ Peterson gets afternoon gig at Xtra 106.3 99X brings back a name from the early days: Will Pendarvis Nourish Botanica to host Stolen Goods chef collective residency this month Museum of Illusions opens this weekend at Atlantic Station La Panarda opens in Cascade Heights Gocha’s Tapas Bar opens on Campbellton Road Capital Tacos opens brick-and-mortar in Johns Creek A 13-concept food hall is coming to the Mall at Stonecrest Ticonderoga Club reopens in Krog Street Market Melanie Styles to open brewery and taproom in East Point Paws Fest at Avenues at West Cobb Virginia Highland Porchfest   Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Music Midtown returns, new dining and drinking scene openings, two favorites return to the airwaves full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, entertainment reporter Rodney Ho has the latest on the two radio personalities returning to the Atlanta airwaves. He’ll also tell you about Museum of Illusions coming to Atlantic Station this weekend. Plus, the two TV shows airing on TBS that is shot here in Atlanta.   Food, dining, and living editor Ligaya Figueras has a number of new restaurant openings and new additions to the drinking scene for you to check out. She also introduces you to Max Hines, chef and founder of Atlanta pop-up collective Stolen Goods, and Quianah Upton, founder of Nourish Botanica, to talk about Nourish Botanica hosting the Stolen Goods chef collective residency this month.   Editor Shane Harrison looks forward to the return of Music Midtown this fall and Paws Fest this weekend at The Avenue West Cobb. Speaking of paws, Shane will introduce you to Magic Midnight, our pet of the week.   Links to today’s topics:  EXCLUSIVE: Music Midtown returns with Pink, Billie Eilish, Guns N’ Roses Kim ‘The Kimmer’ Peterson gets afternoon gig at Xtra 106.3 99X brings back a name from the early days: Will Pendarvis Nourish Botanica to host Stolen Goods chef collective residency this month Museum of Illusions opens this weekend at Atlantic Station La Panarda opens in Cascade Heights Gocha’s Tapas Bar opens on Campbellton Road Capital Tacos opens brick-and-mortar in Johns Creek A 13-concept food hall is coming to the Mall at Stonecrest Ticonderoga Club reopens in Krog Street Market Melanie Styles to open brewery and taproom in East Point Paws Fest at Avenues at West Cobb Virginia Highland Porchfest   Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, entertainment reporter Rodney Ho has the latest on the two radio personalities returning to the Atlanta airwaves. He’ll also tell you about Museum of Illusions coming to Atlantic Station this weekend. Plus, the two TV shows airing on TBS that is shot here in Atlanta.

 

Food, dining, and living editor Ligaya Figueras has a number of new restaurant openings and new additions to the drinking scene for you to check out. She also introduces you to Max Hines, chef and founder of Atlanta pop-up collective Stolen Goods, and Quianah Upton, founder of Nourish Botanica, to talk about Nourish Botanica hosting the Stolen Goods chef collective residency this month.

 

Editor Shane Harrison looks forward to the return of Music Midtown this fall and Paws Fest this weekend at The Avenue West Cobb. Speaking of paws, Shane will introduce you to Magic Midnight, our pet of the week.

 

Links to today’s topics: 

EXCLUSIVE: Music Midtown returns with Pink, Billie Eilish, Guns N’ Roses

Kim ‘The Kimmer’ Peterson gets afternoon gig at Xtra 106.3

99X brings back a name from the early days: Will Pendarvis

Nourish Botanica to host Stolen Goods chef collective residency this month

Museum of Illusions opens this weekend at Atlantic Station

La Panarda opens in Cascade Heights

Gocha’s Tapas Bar opens on Campbellton Road

Capital Tacos opens brick-and-mortar in Johns Creek

A 13-concept food hall is coming to the Mall at Stonecrest

Ticonderoga Club reopens in Krog Street Market

Melanie Styles to open brewery and taproom in East Point

Paws Fest at Avenues at West Cobb

Virginia Highland Porchfest

 

Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking. 

 

Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.

 

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

 

 

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]]> 2646 Go Atlanta special edition: Lessons from a mother On this Mother’s Day, we have a special episode of the Go Atlanta podcast from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The AJC’s Ligaya Figueras lost her mother in February. But in today’s show, Ligaya will introduce you to Dorothy Lorraine Landolt and the lessons she taught her about faith, kindness, and banana bread. You can read LIgaya’s story about her mom here. Listen and follow the Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.  Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 14 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The AJC’s Ligaya Figueras lost her mother in February. But in today’s show, Ligaya will introduce you to Dorothy Lorraine Landolt and the lessons she taught her On this Mother’s Day, we have a special episode of the Go Atlanta podcast from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The AJC’s Ligaya Figueras lost her mother in February. But in today’s show, Ligaya will introduce you to Dorothy Lorraine Landolt and the lessons she taught her about faith, kindness, and banana bread. You can read LIgaya’s story about her mom here. Listen and follow the Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.  Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this Mother’s Day, we have a special episode of the Go Atlanta podcast from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The AJC’s Ligaya Figueras lost her mother in February. But in today’s show, Ligaya will introduce you to Dorothy Lorraine Landolt and the lessons she taught her about faith, kindness, and banana bread.

You can read LIgaya’s story about her mom here.

Listen and follow the Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. 

Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking. 

Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price. 

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]]> 851 Go Atlanta: Kenny Loggins’s farewell, Kim Zolciak’s divorce, European Film Festival, dining news, and festivals In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Rodney Ho updates us on the writers strike, now a full week in, and the possibility of actors and directors going on strike. He also has the story of Kim Zolciak’s divorce from former Falcons player Kroy Biermann. Hear about the new series now streaming on Hulu, Class of ’09, which was filmed here in Atlanta. Plus, Rodney sits down with Kenny Loggins ahead of his farewell tour that will be stopping in Atlanta this Saturday.   Ligaya Figueras has a food review of a recent comeback, Holeman and Finch at Colony Square. You’ll also hear about this month’s Atlanta Classics feature, which is Gunshow. Ligaya also tells you about the popular Atlanta chef who is joining Oliva Group as their new culinary director.   Shane Harrison sits down with Kevin Casebier of the European Film Festival. Beginning May 12th, it will be three days of vibrant and engaging cinema, showcasing the colorful variety of European on-screen storytelling while exploring the many expressions of European Identity. Shane also takes a look at this weekend’s Sweet Auburn Springfest and the 20th Annual Kirkwood Spring Fling. And, of course, he’ll introduce you to Summer, our pet of the week.   Links to today’s topics: Kenny Loggins explains why this is it: ‘I put in my time’ Reality star Kim Zolciak files for divorce from ex-Falcon Kroy Biermann Class of ‘09 Atlanta Classics: Gunshow celebrates its 10th anniversary Ligaya Figueras: Lessons from a mother Zeb Stevenson joins Oliva Restaurant Group as culinary director European Film Festival of Atlanta Sweet Auburn Springfest Kirkwood Spring Fling Chef Steven Satterfield book signing event Andrew McCarthy: Walking With Sam author conversation   Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.    Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Kenny Loggins’s farewell, Kim Zolciak’s divorce, European Film Festival, dining news, and festivals full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Rodney Ho updates us on the writers strike, now a full week in, and the possibility of actors and directors going on strike. He also has the story of Kim Zolciak’s divorce from former Falcons player Kroy Biermann. Hear about the new series now streaming on Hulu, Class of ’09, which was filmed here in Atlanta. Plus, Rodney sits down with Kenny Loggins ahead of his farewell tour that will be stopping in Atlanta this Saturday.   Ligaya Figueras has a food review of a recent comeback, Holeman and Finch at Colony Square. You’ll also hear about this month’s Atlanta Classics feature, which is Gunshow. Ligaya also tells you about the popular Atlanta chef who is joining Oliva Group as their new culinary director.   Shane Harrison sits down with Kevin Casebier of the European Film Festival. Beginning May 12th, it will be three days of vibrant and engaging cinema, showcasing the colorful variety of European on-screen storytelling while exploring the many expressions of European Identity. Shane also takes a look at this weekend’s Sweet Auburn Springfest and the 20th Annual Kirkwood Spring Fling. And, of course, he’ll introduce you to Summer, our pet of the week.   Links to today’s topics: Kenny Loggins explains why this is it: ‘I put in my time’ Reality star Kim Zolciak files for divorce from ex-Falcon Kroy Biermann Class of ‘09 Atlanta Classics: Gunshow celebrates its 10th anniversary Ligaya Figueras: Lessons from a mother Zeb Stevenson joins Oliva Restaurant Group as culinary director European Film Festival of Atlanta Sweet Auburn Springfest Kirkwood Spring Fling Chef Steven Satterfield book signing event Andrew McCarthy: Walking With Sam author conversation   Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.    Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Rodney Ho updates us on the writers strike, now a full week in, and the possibility of actors and directors going on strike. He also has the story of Kim Zolciak’s divorce from former Falcons player Kroy Biermann. Hear about the new series now streaming on Hulu, Class of ’09, which was filmed here in Atlanta. Plus, Rodney sits down with Kenny Loggins ahead of his farewell tour that will be stopping in Atlanta this Saturday.

 

Ligaya Figueras has a food review of a recent comeback, Holeman and Finch at Colony Square. You’ll also hear about this month’s Atlanta Classics feature, which is Gunshow. Ligaya also tells you about the popular Atlanta chef who is joining Oliva Group as their new culinary director.

 

Shane Harrison sits down with Kevin Casebier of the European Film Festival. Beginning May 12th, it will be three days of vibrant and engaging cinema, showcasing the colorful variety of European on-screen storytelling while exploring the many expressions of European Identity. Shane also takes a look at this weekend’s Sweet Auburn Springfest and the 20th Annual Kirkwood Spring Fling. And, of course, he’ll introduce you to Summer, our pet of the week.

 

Links to today’s topics:

Kenny Loggins explains why this is it: ‘I put in my time’

Reality star Kim Zolciak files for divorce from ex-Falcon Kroy Biermann

Class of ‘09

Atlanta Classics: Gunshow celebrates its 10th anniversary

Ligaya Figueras: Lessons from a mother

Zeb Stevenson joins Oliva Restaurant Group as culinary director

European Film Festival of Atlanta

Sweet Auburn Springfest

Kirkwood Spring Fling

Chef Steven Satterfield book signing event

Andrew McCarthy: Walking With Sam author conversation

 

Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking. 

 

Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price. 

 

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. 

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]]> 2840 Go Atlanta: Spring dining, writers strike, Shaky Knees In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about the possible writer’s strike and how much it could impact TV and film production here in Georgia. Plus, another immersive experience based on Lego sculptures and an upcoming immersive experience of “The Little Mermaid” that is coming to Dunwoody. He’ll also tell you about Seal’s upcoming show at the Fox Theater this weekend.   The Spring Dining Guide is out now, and this season we focus on the best of baking in Atlanta. Ligaya Figueras and Yvonne Zusel share some of their favorite picks. Hear about the new novel culinary experience called the Atlanta Test Kitchen.   Entertainment editor Shane Harrison gets you ready for this year’s Shaky Knees Festival, previews what’s coming up in the Sunday Living and Arts section, and introduces you to the pet of the week.   Links to today’s topics   Spaceman Lounge and Enemigo Tequila - Sky View Cinco de Mayo Party Atlanta Cat Extravaganza and Rescue Awareness Message in a Bottle to open in Dunwoody this fall with a raw bar and beach vibes Metro Atlanta food and drink events to check out in May AJC Spring Dining Guide Seal will try to replicate his first two albums live on tour Writers strike begins as talks close without resolution at deadline New ‘The Little Mermaid’ immersive experience coming to Dunwoody June 3 Shaky Knees Festival NFA Burger Benefit   Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 May 2023 11:40:43 -0000 Go Atlanta: Spring dining, writers strike, Shaky Knees full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about the possible writer’s strike and how much it could impact TV and film production here in Georgia. Plus, another immersive experience based on Lego sculptures and an upcoming immersive experience of “The Little Mermaid” that is coming to Dunwoody. He’ll also tell you about Seal’s upcoming show at the Fox Theater this weekend.   The Spring Dining Guide is out now, and this season we focus on the best of baking in Atlanta. Ligaya Figueras and Yvonne Zusel share some of their favorite picks. Hear about the new novel culinary experience called the Atlanta Test Kitchen.   Entertainment editor Shane Harrison gets you ready for this year’s Shaky Knees Festival, previews what’s coming up in the Sunday Living and Arts section, and introduces you to the pet of the week.   Links to today’s topics   Spaceman Lounge and Enemigo Tequila - Sky View Cinco de Mayo Party Atlanta Cat Extravaganza and Rescue Awareness Message in a Bottle to open in Dunwoody this fall with a raw bar and beach vibes Metro Atlanta food and drink events to check out in May AJC Spring Dining Guide Seal will try to replicate his first two albums live on tour Writers strike begins as talks close without resolution at deadline New ‘The Little Mermaid’ immersive experience coming to Dunwoody June 3 Shaky Knees Festival NFA Burger Benefit   Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about the possible writer’s strike and how much it could impact TV and film production here in Georgia. Plus, another immersive experience based on Lego sculptures and an upcoming immersive experience of “The Little Mermaid” that is coming to Dunwoody. He’ll also tell you about Seal’s upcoming show at the Fox Theater this weekend.

 

The Spring Dining Guide is out now, and this season we focus on the best of baking in Atlanta. Ligaya Figueras and Yvonne Zusel share some of their favorite picks. Hear about the new novel culinary experience called the Atlanta Test Kitchen.

 

Entertainment editor Shane Harrison gets you ready for this year’s Shaky Knees Festival, previews what’s coming up in the Sunday Living and Arts section, and introduces you to the pet of the week.

 

Links to today’s topics

 

Spaceman Lounge and Enemigo Tequila - Sky View Cinco de Mayo Party


Atlanta Cat Extravaganza and Rescue Awareness


Message in a Bottle to open in Dunwoody this fall with a raw bar and beach vibes


Metro Atlanta food and drink events to check out in May


AJC Spring Dining Guide


Seal will try to replicate his first two albums live on tour


Writers strike begins as talks close without resolution at deadline


New ‘The Little Mermaid’ immersive experience coming to Dunwoody June 3


Shaky Knees Festival


NFA Burger Benefit

 

Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking. 

 

Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price. 

 Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2650 Go Atlanta: Sports and music fans descend upon downtown, Big George Foreman, shirtless Rainn Wilson, Das Rheingold In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC reporter Bo Emerson introduces you to Tomer Zvulun, general and artistic director of the Atlanta Opera, who is fulfilling a decade-long dream to bring “Das Rheingold” to Atlanta.   Yvonne Zusel from the food and dining team has a way for you to try Atlanta’s various Mexican restaurants broken down by region. You’ll also hear about all the new dining options in Dunwoody, including Hawkers Asian Market and another new food hall.   Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho sits down with George Foreman to talk about his new biopic, played by Chris Davis, and how he was moved by watching his own life story. Plus, Rodney speaks with Rainn Wilson of “Office” fame about his new book “Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution.” Wilson will be at the Rialto Center for the Arts on Friday, April 28, as part of the Atlanta Film Festival.   Arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison has details on the 2023 Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes that you won’t want to miss this weekend. Maybe you can take along Chili Pepper, Go Atlanta’s pet of the week.   Links to today’s topics: Going downtown Friday? Don’t expect a swift journey For Tomer Zvulun, ‘Das Rheingold’ fulfills a decade-long dream WSB radio swapping Eric Von Haessler and Mark Arum show time slots Don Lemon, Tucker Carlson departures roil cable news universe At home with Cristina Kisner of Cristy’s Kitchen in Roswell Chef Terry Sargent shares vegan barbecue recipes Rainn Wilson of ‘Office’ fame explores spirituality in new book, adores Iceland 2023 Inman Park Festival Georgia Craft Brewers Festival   Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.      Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.    Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Sports and music fans descend upon downtown, Big George Foreman, shirtless Rainn Wilson, Das Rheingold full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC reporter Bo Emerson introduces you to Tomer Zvulun, general and artistic director of the Atlanta Opera, who is fulfilling a decade-long dream to bring “Das Rheingold” to Atlanta.   Yvonne Zusel from the food and dining team has a way for you to try Atlanta’s various Mexican restaurants broken down by region. You’ll also hear about all the new dining options in Dunwoody, including Hawkers Asian Market and another new food hall.   Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho sits down with George Foreman to talk about his new biopic, played by Chris Davis, and how he was moved by watching his own life story. Plus, Rodney speaks with Rainn Wilson of “Office” fame about his new book “Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution.” Wilson will be at the Rialto Center for the Arts on Friday, April 28, as part of the Atlanta Film Festival.   Arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison has details on the 2023 Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes that you won’t want to miss this weekend. Maybe you can take along Chili Pepper, Go Atlanta’s pet of the week.   Links to today’s topics: Going downtown Friday? Don’t expect a swift journey For Tomer Zvulun, ‘Das Rheingold’ fulfills a decade-long dream WSB radio swapping Eric Von Haessler and Mark Arum show time slots Don Lemon, Tucker Carlson departures roil cable news universe At home with Cristina Kisner of Cristy’s Kitchen in Roswell Chef Terry Sargent shares vegan barbecue recipes Rainn Wilson of ‘Office’ fame explores spirituality in new book, adores Iceland 2023 Inman Park Festival Georgia Craft Brewers Festival   Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.      Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.    Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC reporter Bo Emerson introduces you to Tomer Zvulun, general and artistic director of the Atlanta Opera, who is fulfilling a decade-long dream to bring “Das Rheingold” to Atlanta.

 

Yvonne Zusel from the food and dining team has a way for you to try Atlanta’s various Mexican restaurants broken down by region. You’ll also hear about all the new dining options in Dunwoody, including Hawkers Asian Market and another new food hall.

 

Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho sits down with George Foreman to talk about his new biopic, played by Chris Davis, and how he was moved by watching his own life story. Plus, Rodney speaks with Rainn Wilson of “Office” fame about his new book “Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution.” Wilson will be at the Rialto Center for the Arts on Friday, April 28, as part of the Atlanta Film Festival.

 

Arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison has details on the 2023 Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes that you won’t want to miss this weekend. Maybe you can take along Chili Pepper, Go Atlanta’s pet of the week.

 

Links to today’s topics:

Going downtown Friday? Don’t expect a swift journey

For Tomer Zvulun, ‘Das Rheingold’ fulfills a decade-long dream

WSB radio swapping Eric Von Haessler and Mark Arum show time slots

Don Lemon, Tucker Carlson departures roil cable news universe

At home with Cristina Kisner of Cristy’s Kitchen in Roswell

Chef Terry Sargent shares vegan barbecue recipes

Rainn Wilson of ‘Office’ fame explores spirituality in new book, adores Iceland

2023 Inman Park Festival

Georgia Craft Brewers Festival

 

Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking. 

 

 

Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price. 

 

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3064 Go Atlanta: Sweetwater 420 Fest, Jurassic World: The Exhibition, Atlanta Women's Festival with Wendy Williams, Jamie Foxx hospitalized in Atlanta In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Yvonne Zusel from the AJC food and dining team introduces you to new restaurants coming from some very popular local restauranteurs. Hear about the new Italian restaurant opening soon by Deborah VanTrece and a seasonally-themed café from Nick Leahy. Plus, she’ll tell you about a new seasonal farmers market coming to Avondale Estates. And hear who’s featured in this week’s At Home with Atlanta Chefs.   Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho tells you how the production of the Netflix film “Back in Action” is moving forward while star Jamie Foxx remains in an Atlanta hospital. Plus, he has the latest concert announcements for Atlanta, including Alicia Keys, Culture Club, Howard Jones, and Erykah Badu. You’ll find out when you can check out Jurassic World: The Expedition at Pullman Yards. And hear what stars are working in Atlanta for a big Apple TV+ production.   Ligaya Figueras sits down with local chef Steven Satterfield to talk about his new, “Vegetable Revelations: Inspiration for Produce-Forward Cooking”. Think of it as an omnivore’s vegetable book.   Shane Harrison explores the Lemonade Days Festival happening now through Sunday in Dunwoody and explains why it’s about much more than lemonade. Plus, he’ll introduce you to your Clarence, your new four-legged best friend.   Links to today’s topics: Sweetwater 420 Fest Lemonade Days Festival Jamie Foxx has body doubles on ‘Back in Action’ film set while he remains hospitalized Jurassic World: The Exhibition Alicia Keys in concert At Home with Atlanta Chefs A seasonally-themed cafe from chef Nick Leahy opens next to Nick’s Westside Deborah VanTrece to open Italian restaurant La Panarda in Cascade Heights Steven Satterfiled celebrates produce in ‘omnivore’s vegetable book’ La Feria de Abril festival Atlanta Women's Festival with Wendy Williams Meet Clarence at Fulton County Animal Services  Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.   Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.  Listen and follow the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Sweetwater 420 Fest, Jurassic World: The Exhibition, Atlanta Women's Festival with Wendy Williams, Jamie Foxx hospitalized in Atlanta full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Yvonne Zusel from the AJC food and dining team introduces you to new restaurants coming from some very popular local restauranteurs. Hear about the new Italian restaurant opening soon by Deborah VanTrece and a seasonally-themed café from Nick Leahy. Plus, she’ll tell you about a new seasonal farmers market coming to Avondale Estates. And hear who’s featured in this week’s At Home with Atlanta Chefs.   Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho tells you how the production of the Netflix film “Back in Action” is moving forward while star Jamie Foxx remains in an Atlanta hospital. Plus, he has the latest concert announcements for Atlanta, including Alicia Keys, Culture Club, Howard Jones, and Erykah Badu. You’ll find out when you can check out Jurassic World: The Expedition at Pullman Yards. And hear what stars are working in Atlanta for a big Apple TV+ production.   Ligaya Figueras sits down with local chef Steven Satterfield to talk about his new, “Vegetable Revelations: Inspiration for Produce-Forward Cooking”. Think of it as an omnivore’s vegetable book.   Shane Harrison explores the Lemonade Days Festival happening now through Sunday in Dunwoody and explains why it’s about much more than lemonade. Plus, he’ll introduce you to your Clarence, your new four-legged best friend.   Links to today’s topics: Sweetwater 420 Fest Lemonade Days Festival Jamie Foxx has body doubles on ‘Back in Action’ film set while he remains hospitalized Jurassic World: The Exhibition Alicia Keys in concert At Home with Atlanta Chefs A seasonally-themed cafe from chef Nick Leahy opens next to Nick’s Westside Deborah VanTrece to open Italian restaurant La Panarda in Cascade Heights Steven Satterfiled celebrates produce in ‘omnivore’s vegetable book’ La Feria de Abril festival Atlanta Women's Festival with Wendy Williams Meet Clarence at Fulton County Animal Services  Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.   Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.  Listen and follow the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Yvonne Zusel from the AJC food and dining team introduces you to new restaurants coming from some very popular local restauranteurs. Hear about the new Italian restaurant opening soon by Deborah VanTrece and a seasonally-themed café from Nick Leahy. Plus, she’ll tell you about a new seasonal farmers market coming to Avondale Estates. And hear who’s featured in this week’s At Home with Atlanta Chefs.

 

Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho tells you how the production of the Netflix film “Back in Action” is moving forward while star Jamie Foxx remains in an Atlanta hospital. Plus, he has the latest concert announcements for Atlanta, including Alicia Keys, Culture Club, Howard Jones, and Erykah Badu. You’ll find out when you can check out Jurassic World: The Expedition at Pullman Yards. And hear what stars are working in Atlanta for a big Apple TV+ production.

 

Ligaya Figueras sits down with local chef Steven Satterfield to talk about his new, “Vegetable Revelations: Inspiration for Produce-Forward Cooking”. Think of it as an omnivore’s vegetable book.

 

Shane Harrison explores the Lemonade Days Festival happening now through Sunday in Dunwoody and explains why it’s about much more than lemonade. Plus, he’ll introduce you to your Clarence, your new four-legged best friend.

 

Links to today’s topics:

Sweetwater 420 Fest

Lemonade Days Festival

Jamie Foxx has body doubles on ‘Back in Action’ film set while he remains hospitalized

Jurassic World: The Exhibition

Alicia Keys in concert

At Home with Atlanta Chefs

A seasonally-themed cafe from chef Nick Leahy opens next to Nick’s Westside

Deborah VanTrece to open Italian restaurant La Panarda in Cascade Heights

Steven Satterfiled celebrates produce in ‘omnivore’s vegetable book’

La Feria de Abril festival

Atlanta Women's Festival with Wendy Williams

Meet Clarence at Fulton County Animal Services 


Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.  


Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price. 


Listen and follow the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. 

 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2566 4/13/23 - Go Atlanta: Peachtree Road Race, Legos, Freaknik documentary, micro food hall, no 2024 DNC In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we’ll get the scoop on this year’s Peachtree Road Race. Rich Kenah of the Atlanta Track Club joins us will talk about its identity as a the premiere community event in the city, as well as details on registration and other activities during the July 4th tradition.   Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho tells you about the next big-budget Marvel movie shooting in Atlanta that will feature Steven Yeun, Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. He’ll also share his experience of the newly-renovated Lego Discovery Center in Phipps Plaza.   Ligaya Figueras gives here review of a new Kenyan restaurant in Marietta. Plus, she’ll tell you about a new micro food hall coming to Norcross and a Charleston, South Carolina-based fried chicken concept coming to Atlanta, and a Thai comfort food restaurant set to open in the renovated Historic Hotel Row.   AJC arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison has details of this year’s Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park and he’ll introduce you to Rylynn, Go Atlanta’s pet of the week.   Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Check out these AJC stories mentioned in this podcast   ·       A micro food hall is coming to the South End development in Norcross ·      Review of Jambo Grill – A new Kenyan restaurant in Marietta ·       Fried chicken eatery Boxcar Betty’s to open its first Atlanta location this week ·       TydeTate Kitchen opening this week downtown in Historic Hotel Row ·       5 changes to upgraded Lego Discovery Center at Phipps ·       Hulu creating a documentary about Atlanta’s Freaknik ·       Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ coming to Atlanta with Steven Yeun, Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Julia Louis-Dreyfus ·       97.1/The River’s English Nick suffers a mild heart attack ·       MURPHY: It’s your loss, DNC! ·       Loss of Democratic National Convention an economic ‘meh,’ experts say ·       Atlanta Dogwood Festival ·       Atlanta Track Club ·       Oasis at High Museum of Art Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.      Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.     Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Peachtree Road Race, Legos, Freaknik documentary, micro food hall, no 2024 DNC full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we’ll get the scoop on this year’s Peachtree Road Race. Rich Kenah of the Atlanta Track Club joins us will talk about its identity as a the premiere community event in the city, as well as details on registration and other activities during the July 4th tradition.   Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho tells you about the next big-budget Marvel movie shooting in Atlanta that will feature Steven Yeun, Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. He’ll also share his experience of the newly-renovated Lego Discovery Center in Phipps Plaza.   Ligaya Figueras gives here review of a new Kenyan restaurant in Marietta. Plus, she’ll tell you about a new micro food hall coming to Norcross and a Charleston, South Carolina-based fried chicken concept coming to Atlanta, and a Thai comfort food restaurant set to open in the renovated Historic Hotel Row.   AJC arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison has details of this year’s Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park and he’ll introduce you to Rylynn, Go Atlanta’s pet of the week.   Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Check out these AJC stories mentioned in this podcast   ·       A micro food hall is coming to the South End development in Norcross ·      Review of Jambo Grill – A new Kenyan restaurant in Marietta ·       Fried chicken eatery Boxcar Betty’s to open its first Atlanta location this week ·       TydeTate Kitchen opening this week downtown in Historic Hotel Row ·       5 changes to upgraded Lego Discovery Center at Phipps ·       Hulu creating a documentary about Atlanta’s Freaknik ·       Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ coming to Atlanta with Steven Yeun, Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Julia Louis-Dreyfus ·       97.1/The River’s English Nick suffers a mild heart attack ·       MURPHY: It’s your loss, DNC! ·       Loss of Democratic National Convention an economic ‘meh,’ experts say ·       Atlanta Dogwood Festival ·       Atlanta Track Club ·       Oasis at High Museum of Art Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.      Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.     Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we’ll get the scoop on this year’s Peachtree Road Race. Rich Kenah of the Atlanta Track Club joins us will talk about its identity as a the premiere community event in the city, as well as details on registration and other activities during the July 4th tradition.

 

Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho tells you about the next big-budget Marvel movie shooting in Atlanta that will feature Steven Yeun, Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

He’ll also share his experience of the newly-renovated Lego Discovery Center in Phipps Plaza.

 

Ligaya Figueras gives here review of a new Kenyan restaurant in Marietta. Plus, she’ll tell you about a new micro food hall coming to Norcross and a Charleston, South Carolina-based fried chicken concept coming to Atlanta, and a Thai comfort food restaurant set to open in the renovated Historic Hotel Row.

 

AJC arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison has details of this year’s Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park and he’ll introduce you to Rylynn, Go Atlanta’s pet of the week.

 

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Check out these AJC stories mentioned in this podcast

 

·       A micro food hall is coming to the South End development in Norcross


·      Review of Jambo Grill – A new Kenyan restaurant in Marietta


·       Fried chicken eatery Boxcar Betty’s to open its first Atlanta location this week


·       TydeTate Kitchen opening this week downtown in Historic Hotel Row


·       5 changes to upgraded Lego Discovery Center at Phipps


·       Hulu creating a documentary about Atlanta’s Freaknik


·       Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ coming to Atlanta with Steven Yeun, Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Julia Louis-Dreyfus


·       97.1/The River’s English Nick suffers a mild heart attack


·       MURPHY: It’s your loss, DNC!


·       Loss of Democratic National Convention an economic ‘meh,’ experts say


·       Atlanta Dogwood Festival


·       Atlanta Track Club


·       Oasis at High Museum of Art


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]]> 2766 Go Atlanta: New food options at Braves games, hear from Atlanta’s Mo’Nique and Chris Tucker, Whataburger review, and AlcoHall In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we have the new food options at Truist Park as Braves season is set to begin. AJC food, dining, and living editor Ligaya Figueras gives you a rundown of some choices that are sure to wreck your diet. Plus, you’ve heard of food halls around town, but how about AlcoHall? Hear about how soon you can choose your own boozy adventure at Pullman Yards.   Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho sits down one-on-one with metro Atlanta comic and Oscar-winning actress Mo’Nique. Hear how she and Netflix reached a lawsuit settlement which led to her own Netflix special called “My Name is Mo’Nique”. You’ll also hear the personal reasons Atlanta comic legend Chris Tucker had for returning to the silver screen in the Ben Affleck film “Air”.   AJC arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison tells us about a spring festival bringing art, music, food, and more to Sandy Springs.    Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.     Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.    Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: New food options at Braves games, hear from Atlanta’s Mo’Nique and Chris Tucker, Whataburger review, and AlcoHall full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we have the new food options at Truist Park as Braves season is set to begin. AJC food, dining, and living editor Ligaya Figueras gives you a rundown of some choices that are sure to wreck your diet. Plus, you’ve heard of food halls around town, but how about AlcoHall? Hear about how soon you can choose your own boozy adventure at Pullman Yards.   Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho sits down one-on-one with metro Atlanta comic and Oscar-winning actress Mo’Nique. Hear how she and Netflix reached a lawsuit settlement which led to her own Netflix special called “My Name is Mo’Nique”. You’ll also hear the personal reasons Atlanta comic legend Chris Tucker had for returning to the silver screen in the Ben Affleck film “Air”.   AJC arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison tells us about a spring festival bringing art, music, food, and more to Sandy Springs.    Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.     Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.    Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we have the new food options at Truist Park as Braves season is set to begin. AJC food, dining, and living editor Ligaya Figueras gives you a rundown of some choices that are sure to wreck your diet. Plus, you’ve heard of food halls around town, but how about AlcoHall? Hear about how soon you can choose your own boozy adventure at Pullman Yards.

 

Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho sits down one-on-one with metro Atlanta comic and Oscar-winning actress Mo’Nique. Hear how she and Netflix reached a lawsuit settlement which led to her own Netflix special called “My Name is Mo’Nique”. You’ll also hear the personal reasons Atlanta comic legend Chris Tucker had for returning to the silver screen in the Ben Affleck film “Air”.

 

AJC arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison tells us about a spring festival bringing art, music, food, and more to Sandy Springs. 

 

Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking. 

  

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]]> 2491 Go Atlanta: Spotlight on Nathalie Stutzmann, future plans for Orpheus Brewing, Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell return to Atlanta In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we’ll turn the spotlight on the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s new music director Nathalie Stutzmann. AJC reporter Bo Emerson joins us to talk about his profile of the symphony’s first female leader.AJC food, dining, and Living editor  Ligaya Figueras tells us about a milestone for the Atlanta Community Food Bank along with the closing of Orpheus Brewing and the brewery’s future plans.    Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho brings us news of Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell returning to Atlanta for a new film and the latest in a long line of immersive experiences setting up shop in Atlanta, this one involving Disney.    AJC arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison tells us about Aurora Theatre’s celebration of the Queen of Disco, “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.”    Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Spotlight on Nathalie Strutzmann, future plans for Orpheus Brewing, Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell return to Atlanta full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we’ll turn the spotlight on the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s new music director Nathalie Stutzmann. AJC reporter Bo Emerson joins us to talk about his profile of the symphony’s first female leader.AJC food, dining, and Living editor  Ligaya Figueras tells us about a milestone for the Atlanta Community Food Bank along with the closing of Orpheus Brewing and the brewery’s future plans.    Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho brings us news of Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell returning to Atlanta for a new film and the latest in a long line of immersive experiences setting up shop in Atlanta, this one involving Disney.    AJC arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison tells us about Aurora Theatre’s celebration of the Queen of Disco, “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.”    Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we’ll turn the spotlight on the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s new music director Nathalie Stutzmann. AJC reporter Bo Emerson joins us to talk about his profile of the symphony’s first female leader.AJC food, dining, and Living editor 

Ligaya Figueras tells us about a milestone for the Atlanta Community Food Bank along with the closing of Orpheus Brewing and the brewery’s future plans. 

 

Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho brings us news of Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell returning to Atlanta for a new film and the latest in a long line of immersive experiences setting up shop in Atlanta, this one involving Disney. 

 

AJC arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison tells us about Aurora Theatre’s celebration of the Queen of Disco, “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.” 

 

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. 

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]]> 1821 Go Atlanta: Canceled festivals, Atlanta’s arts community, Humble Pie review and Jack Black filming in Atlanta In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we explain why there will not be a Decatur Book Festival or the Candler Park Music festival this year.  AJC food, dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras will explain why there is a now a best and a “wurst” right next to each other Ponce De Leon. She will also discuss the new food and beverage district in Buckhead and talk about her review for the new Humble Pie pizza restaurant in West Midtown.  AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho explains why actor Jack Black is in town and will tell you about the big Hollywood tenant for a TV and film studio in Douglas County.  AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison has a look at one of the greats of progressive rock who will be playing in Atlanta this weekend and he will explain how Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens plans to help local artists.  Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Listen to the AJC's newest podcast to get you ready for the weekend. With Shane Harrison, Rodney Ho and Ligaya Figueras In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we explain why there will not be a Decatur Book Festival or the Candler Park Music festival this year.  AJC food, dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras will explain why there is a now a best and a “wurst” right next to each other Ponce De Leon. She will also discuss the new food and beverage district in Buckhead and talk about her review for the new Humble Pie pizza restaurant in West Midtown.  AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho explains why actor Jack Black is in town and will tell you about the big Hollywood tenant for a TV and film studio in Douglas County.  AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison has a look at one of the greats of progressive rock who will be playing in Atlanta this weekend and he will explain how Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens plans to help local artists.  Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, we explain why there will not be a Decatur Book Festival or the Candler Park Music festival this year. 

AJC food, dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras will explain why there is a now a best and a “wurst” right next to each other Ponce De Leon. She will also discuss the new food and beverage district in Buckhead and talk about her review for the new Humble Pie pizza restaurant in West Midtown. 

AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho explains why actor Jack Black is in town and will tell you about the big Hollywood tenant for a TV and film studio in Douglas County. 

AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison has a look at one of the greats of progressive rock who will be playing in Atlanta this weekend and he will explain how Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens plans to help local artists. 

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

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]]> 2076 Go Atlanta: St. Patrick’s Day, more summer concerts, $10 special burgers, and meet the people behind Sweet Hut and Food Terminal In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras introduces you to the women behind Sweet Hut and Food Terminal. Hear their stories of how the bring Malaysian dishes to the Atlanta mainstream. Plus, Ligaya has a list of new restaurants opening and expanding and she’ll tell you how you can sink your teeth into $10 burgers for seven days. AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho has new concert announcements for Atlanta, including The Cure and, Drake, and 21 Savage. Rodney also got to sit down with Fortune Feimster for her upcoming comedy date at Cobb Energy Center, and he’ll tell you about Bad Boys 4 which is filming in Atlanta. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison tells you how find a roundup of all of the springs festivals in and around town as we head into the new season, and he’ll introduce you to the pet of the week. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: St. Patrick’s Day, more summer concerts, $10 special burgers, and meet the people behind Sweet Hut and Food Terminal full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras introduces you to the women behind Sweet Hut and Food Terminal. Hear their stories of how the bring Malaysian dishes to the Atlanta mainstream. Plus, Ligaya has a list of new restaurants opening and expanding and she’ll tell you how you can sink your teeth into $10 burgers for seven days. AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho has new concert announcements for Atlanta, including The Cure and, Drake, and 21 Savage. Rodney also got to sit down with Fortune Feimster for her upcoming comedy date at Cobb Energy Center, and he’ll tell you about Bad Boys 4 which is filming in Atlanta. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison tells you how find a roundup of all of the springs festivals in and around town as we head into the new season, and he’ll introduce you to the pet of the week. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras introduces you to the women behind Sweet Hut and Food Terminal. Hear their stories of how the bring Malaysian dishes to the Atlanta mainstream. Plus, Ligaya has a list of new restaurants opening and expanding and she’ll tell you how you can sink your teeth into $10 burgers for seven days.

AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho has new concert announcements for Atlanta, including The Cure and, Drake, and 21 Savage. Rodney also got to sit down with Fortune Feimster for her upcoming comedy date at Cobb Energy Center, and he’ll tell you about Bad Boys 4 which is filming in Atlanta.

AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison tells you how find a roundup of all of the springs festivals in and around town as we head into the new season, and he’ll introduce you to the pet of the week.

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

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]]> 3084 Go Atlanta: Atlanta Science Festival, more concerts announced for Atlanta, St. Patrick’s Day parade, Dahlonega Chocolate Crawl, Gone with the Wind original scripts In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras is back with news that Atlanta is in talks with Michelin Guide to feature local restaurants. She’ll also tell you who is taking over the Little 5 Pizza space in Little Five Points, details about the Dahlonega Chocolate Crawl, and a new food hall planned for Peoplestown. AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about how an early script of Gone with the Wind got into the hands of a Gone with the Wind historian who tells Rodney about the debates that were had among the writers for one of the most celebrated and most disgraced movies ever made. Plus, Rodney has a list of concerts planned for Atlanta, and the story behind the show Farmer Wants a Wife. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison sits down with Meisa Salaita, Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director of the Atlanta Science Festival to talk about the events you can experience this month all across Atlanta, including and the big party in Piedmont Park. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Atlanta Science Festival, more concerts announced for Atlanta, St. Patrick’s Day parade, Dahlonega Chocolate Crawl, Gone with the Wind original scripts full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras is back with news that Atlanta is in talks with Michelin Guide to feature local restaurants. She’ll also tell you who is taking over the Little 5 Pizza space in Little Five Points, details about the Dahlonega Chocolate Crawl, and a new food hall planned for Peoplestown. AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about how an early script of Gone with the Wind got into the hands of a Gone with the Wind historian who tells Rodney about the debates that were had among the writers for one of the most celebrated and most disgraced movies ever made. Plus, Rodney has a list of concerts planned for Atlanta, and the story behind the show Farmer Wants a Wife. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison sits down with Meisa Salaita, Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director of the Atlanta Science Festival to talk about the events you can experience this month all across Atlanta, including and the big party in Piedmont Park. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras is back with news that Atlanta is in talks with Michelin Guide to feature local restaurants. She’ll also tell you who is taking over the Little 5 Pizza space in Little Five Points, details about the Dahlonega Chocolate Crawl, and a new food hall planned for Peoplestown.

AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about how an early script of Gone with the Wind got into the hands of a Gone with the Wind historian who tells Rodney about the debates that were had among the writers for one of the most celebrated and most disgraced movies ever made. Plus, Rodney has a list of concerts planned for Atlanta, and the story behind the show Farmer Wants a Wife.

AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison sits down with Meisa Salaita, Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director of the Atlanta Science Festival to talk about the events you can experience this month all across Atlanta, including and the big party in Piedmont Park.

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

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]]> 2544 Creed III, Cocaine Bear, a new food hall, the music of Johnny Mercer In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho has dates when Depeche Mode will be coming to Atlanta. Plus, hear from Jonathan Majors and Michael B. Jordan about the new movie Creed III opening in theaters this Friday. Yvonne Zusel from the AJC’s food and dining teams tells you where you can find Slutty Vegan’s new location for a good Cheesy Heaux and Street Walker. Yvonne will also tell you about yet another new food hall opening in the area. We’re also joined by AJC features reporter Bo Emerson who will tell you about a program at Georgia State University where students take song ideas by Johnny Mercer that are archived at Georgia State University and turn them into music. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison tells you where you can catch Emmylou Harris. Plus, he’ll introduce you to our pet of the week. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Creed III, Cocaine Bear, a new food hall, the music of Johnny Mercer full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho has dates when Depeche Mode will be coming to Atlanta. Plus, hear from Jonathan Majors and Michael B. Jordan about the new movie Creed III opening in theaters this Friday. Yvonne Zusel from the AJC’s food and dining teams tells you where you can find Slutty Vegan’s new location for a good Cheesy Heaux and Street Walker. Yvonne will also tell you about yet another new food hall opening in the area. We’re also joined by AJC features reporter Bo Emerson who will tell you about a program at Georgia State University where students take song ideas by Johnny Mercer that are archived at Georgia State University and turn them into music. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison tells you where you can catch Emmylou Harris. Plus, he’ll introduce you to our pet of the week. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho has dates when Depeche Mode will be coming to Atlanta. Plus, hear from Jonathan Majors and Michael B. Jordan about the new movie Creed III opening in theaters this Friday.

Yvonne Zusel from the AJC’s food and dining teams tells you where you can find Slutty Vegan’s new location for a good Cheesy Heaux and Street Walker. Yvonne will also tell you about yet another new food hall opening in the area.

We’re also joined by AJC features reporter Bo Emerson who will tell you about a program at Georgia State University where students take song ideas by Johnny Mercer that are archived at Georgia State University and turn them into music.

AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison tells you where you can catch Emmylou Harris. Plus, he’ll introduce you to our pet of the week.

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

 

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]]> 2522 Go Atlanta: Memories of Jimmy Carter, Tara Theatre reopens, and how to make the perfect brisket In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s new podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC food, dining and living editor Ligaya Figueras has a couple of ideas if you’re looking for good oysters.  Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho has a look at the reopening of the Tara Theater. While, features reporter Yvonne Zusel will tell you where to go to learn how to up your bar-b-cue game.  Our crew will also discuss their favorite memories of former President Jimmy Carter.  Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Memories of Jimmy Carter, Tara Theater reopens, and how to make the perfect brisket full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s new podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC food, dining and living editor Ligaya Figueras has a couple of ideas if you’re looking for good oysters.  Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho has a look at the reopening of the Tara Theater. While, features reporter Yvonne Zusel will tell you where to go to learn how to up your bar-b-cue game.  Our crew will also discuss their favorite memories of former President Jimmy Carter.  Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s new podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC food, dining and living editor Ligaya Figueras has a couple of ideas if you’re looking for good oysters. 

Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho has a look at the reopening of the Tara Theater.

While, features reporter Yvonne Zusel will tell you where to go to learn how to up your bar-b-cue game. 

Our crew will also discuss their favorite memories of former President Jimmy Carter. 

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

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]]> 2631 Go Atlanta: Four stars for Mujo, Duran Duran comes to Atlanta, and an all-day sandwich and cocktail bar Henri Hollis of the AJC food and dining teams has a four-star review of Mujo in West Midtown and tells you why it’s one of the best fine dining experiences he has ever had.   Rodney Ho tells us about his conversation with the author who wrote a book about The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He’ll also tell you about the Impractical Jokers star that is bringing his new solo act to Cobb Energy Center, and when Duran Duran is coming to Atlanta.   Shane Harrison introduces you to the band Pacifico and their new album Self Care, which comes with a self-care journal so listeners can jot down personal thoughts about improving mental health and well-being. He’ll also introduce you to 8-year-old Trudy, our pet of the week who needs a hero in human form.   Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Four stars for Mujo, Duran Duran comes to Atlanta, and an all-day sandwich and cocktail bar full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Henri Hollis of the AJC food and dining teams has a four-star review of Mujo in West Midtown and tells you why it’s one of the best fine dining experiences he has ever had.   Rodney Ho tells us about his conversation with the author who wrote a book about The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He’ll also tell you about the Impractical Jokers star that is bringing his new solo act to Cobb Energy Center, and when Duran Duran is coming to Atlanta.   Shane Harrison introduces you to the band Pacifico and their new album Self Care, which comes with a self-care journal so listeners can jot down personal thoughts about improving mental health and well-being. He’ll also introduce you to 8-year-old Trudy, our pet of the week who needs a hero in human form.   Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Henri Hollis of the AJC food and dining teams has a four-star review of Mujo in West Midtown and tells you why it’s one of the best fine dining experiences he has ever had.

 

Rodney Ho tells us about his conversation with the author who wrote a book about The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He’ll also tell you about the Impractical Jokers star that is bringing his new solo act to Cobb Energy Center, and when Duran Duran is coming to Atlanta.

 

Shane Harrison introduces you to the band Pacifico and their new album Self Care, which comes with a self-care journal so listeners can jot down personal thoughts about improving mental health and well-being. He’ll also introduce you to 8-year-old Trudy, our pet of the week who needs a hero in human form.

 

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

 

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]]> 2235 Go Atlanta: Valentine’s Day chocolates and Anita Baker, Sweetwater 420 Festival, Kenny Loggins to cut loose in Atlanta, Redbird flies away In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho tells us about Bruce Springsteen’s performance at his recent stop in Atlanta. Plus where you can catch Kenny Loggins as he makes his final tour, and Anita Baker’s Valentine’s Day show. Yvonne Zusel from the AJC food and dining team explains why the acclaimed Atlanta restaurant Redbird will close later this month. Yvonne also talks about the trend of restaurants opening in hotels, and how nearby Athens is becoming a dining destination. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison has details on Mavis Staples’s appearance in Atlanta, and he’ll introduce you to the pet of the week. Plus, our team tells you about the return of the Sweetwater 420 Festival, the best places for Valentine’s Day chocolates, and this year’s Puppy Bowl with the Atlanta connection. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Valentine’s Day chocolates and Anita Baker, Sweetwater 420 Festival, Kenny Loggins to cut loose in Atlanta, Redbird flies away full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho tells us about Bruce Springsteen’s performance at his recent stop in Atlanta. Plus where you can catch Kenny Loggins as he makes his final tour, and Anita Baker’s Valentine’s Day show. Yvonne Zusel from the AJC food and dining team explains why the acclaimed Atlanta restaurant Redbird will close later this month. Yvonne also talks about the trend of restaurants opening in hotels, and how nearby Athens is becoming a dining destination. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison has details on Mavis Staples’s appearance in Atlanta, and he’ll introduce you to the pet of the week. Plus, our team tells you about the return of the Sweetwater 420 Festival, the best places for Valentine’s Day chocolates, and this year’s Puppy Bowl with the Atlanta connection. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho tells us about Bruce Springsteen’s performance at his recent stop in Atlanta. Plus where you can catch Kenny Loggins as he makes his final tour, and Anita Baker’s Valentine’s Day show.

Yvonne Zusel from the AJC food and dining team explains why the acclaimed Atlanta restaurant Redbird will close later this month. Yvonne also talks about the trend of restaurants opening in hotels, and how nearby Athens is becoming a dining destination.

AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison has details on Mavis Staples’s appearance in Atlanta, and he’ll introduce you to the pet of the week.

Plus, our team tells you about the return of the Sweetwater 420 Festival, the best places for Valentine’s Day chocolates, and this year’s Puppy Bowl with the Atlanta connection.

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]]> 2382 Go Atlanta: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Jane Fonda in 80 For Brady, SCAD TV Fest, and a legendary radio host departs from morning drive In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho tells us about his conversation with Jane Fonda and her embrace of female friendship in the new movie ’80 for Brady’. Plus he’ll tell you about the local radio host stepping away from morning drive after waking Atlantans up for 32 years. Hear about an old Atlanta favorite restaurant that will be reopening next week, plus some ideas to get you thinking about Valentine’s Day plans, and more with the Yvonne Zusel from the AJC’s food and dining team. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison explains why he’s underwhelmed by this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees. One thing that sure won’t be underwhelming is the return of the Martha Graham Dance Company and the performance coming to the Rialto Center for the Arts. Plus, Shane introduces you to a playful, loving pup that runs like a llama and has a wiggly butt. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Jane Fonda in 80 For Brady, SCAD TV Fest, and a legendary radio host departs from morning drive full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho tells us about his conversation with Jane Fonda and her embrace of female friendship in the new movie ’80 for Brady’. Plus he’ll tell you about the local radio host stepping away from morning drive after waking Atlantans up for 32 years. Hear about an old Atlanta favorite restaurant that will be reopening next week, plus some ideas to get you thinking about Valentine’s Day plans, and more with the Yvonne Zusel from the AJC’s food and dining team. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison explains why he’s underwhelmed by this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees. One thing that sure won’t be underwhelming is the return of the Martha Graham Dance Company and the performance coming to the Rialto Center for the Arts. Plus, Shane introduces you to a playful, loving pup that runs like a llama and has a wiggly butt. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho tells us about his conversation with Jane Fonda and her embrace of female friendship in the new movie ’80 for Brady’. Plus he’ll tell you about the local radio host stepping away from morning drive after waking Atlantans up for 32 years.

Hear about an old Atlanta favorite restaurant that will be reopening next week, plus some ideas to get you thinking about Valentine’s Day plans, and more with the Yvonne Zusel from the AJC’s food and dining team.

AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison explains why he’s underwhelmed by this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees. One thing that sure won’t be underwhelming is the return of the Martha Graham Dance Company and the performance coming to the Rialto Center for the Arts. Plus, Shane introduces you to a playful, loving pup that runs like a llama and has a wiggly butt.

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]]> 2666 Go Atlanta: Madonna returns to Atlanta, a soft rock documentary, breakfast tacos, and hot toddies In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho looks at the new Paramount+ documentary, “Sometimes We Touch” and talks about the soft revolution featured in the film. Plus, Rodney talks about Madonna’s return to Atlanta at State Farm Arena. Yvonne Zusel from the AJC food and dining team explores an Atlanta favorite from the Atlanta Classics series: Polaris. Hear about the fascinating history of the flying saucer-style restaurant and lounge above the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Peachtree Street. Plus, Yvonne will tell you about the relocation of a longtime sushi restaurant and where you can find a great hot toddy.   AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison introduces you to Staibdance’s Ararat, which is set for three first-iteration performances at Emory University’s Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio.      Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Madonna returns to Atlanta, a soft rock documentary, breakfast tacos, and hot toddies full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho looks at the new Paramount+ documentary, “Sometimes We Touch” and talks about the soft revolution featured in the film. Plus, Rodney talks about Madonna’s return to Atlanta at State Farm Arena. Yvonne Zusel from the AJC food and dining team explores an Atlanta favorite from the Atlanta Classics series: Polaris. Hear about the fascinating history of the flying saucer-style restaurant and lounge above the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Peachtree Street. Plus, Yvonne will tell you about the relocation of a longtime sushi restaurant and where you can find a great hot toddy.   AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison introduces you to Staibdance’s Ararat, which is set for three first-iteration performances at Emory University’s Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio.      Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho looks at the new Paramount+ documentary, “Sometimes We Touch” and talks about the soft revolution featured in the film. Plus, Rodney talks about Madonna’s return to Atlanta at State Farm Arena.

Yvonne Zusel from the AJC food and dining team explores an Atlanta favorite from the Atlanta Classics series: Polaris. Hear about the fascinating history of the flying saucer-style restaurant and lounge above the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Peachtree Street. Plus, Yvonne will tell you about the relocation of a longtime sushi restaurant and where you can find a great hot toddy.

 

AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison introduces you to Staibdance’s Ararat, which is set for three first-iteration performances at Emory University’s Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio.   

 

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]]> 2293 Go Atlanta: Roller skate fitness, Walking Dead spinoffs, Stranger Things salaries, and where to indulge in donuts and desserts In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Real-Life columnist Nedra Rhone shows you where you can join a fitness program on roller skates. AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about new spin-offs from The Walking Dead series and a look at some of the actors’ salaries in Stranger Things. AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras announces the return of starred review restaurants, this week featuring Nobu and Roshambo. Plus, the Ellijay barbecue restaurant that is now back in business. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison talks about an opera that premiered in 1787 that is coming to Atlanta after more than a decade.   Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Roller skate fitness, Walking Dead spinoffs, Stranger Things salaries, and where to indulge in donuts and desserts full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Real-Life columnist Nedra Rhone shows you where you can join a fitness program on roller skates. AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about new spin-offs from The Walking Dead series and a look at some of the actors’ salaries in Stranger Things. AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras announces the return of starred review restaurants, this week featuring Nobu and Roshambo. Plus, the Ellijay barbecue restaurant that is now back in business. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison talks about an opera that premiered in 1787 that is coming to Atlanta after more than a decade.   Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Real-Life columnist Nedra Rhone shows you where you can join a fitness program on roller skates.

AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about new spin-offs from The Walking Dead series and a look at some of the actors’ salaries in Stranger Things.

AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras announces the return of starred review restaurants, this week featuring Nobu and Roshambo. Plus, the Ellijay barbecue restaurant that is now back in business.

AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison talks about an opera that premiered in 1787 that is coming to Atlanta after more than a decade.  

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]]> 2214 Go Atlanta: House Party comes to theaters, Barnes returns to 99X, and introducing Joyful Daily In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras introduces you to AJC Joyful Daily columnists Angela and Dennis Buttimer. You will hear ideas for improving mindfulness and actively seeking joy every day. AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about the Atlanta connection to the remake of the 1990’s Kid ‘n Play film House Party, which opens in theaters this Friday. Plus, Rodney shares his experience at the B-52’s farewell concert in Athens and talks about what’s next for the band. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison explores things to do this weekend before they’re gone for the season. Shane will also introduce you to Eddie Money, your new best friend who wants you to take him home tonight. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: House Party comes to theaters, Barnes returns to 99X, and introducing Joyful Daily full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras introduces you to AJC Joyful Daily columnists Angela and Dennis Buttimer. You will hear ideas for improving mindfulness and actively seeking joy every day. AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about the Atlanta connection to the remake of the 1990’s Kid ‘n Play film House Party, which opens in theaters this Friday. Plus, Rodney shares his experience at the B-52’s farewell concert in Athens and talks about what’s next for the band. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison explores things to do this weekend before they’re gone for the season. Shane will also introduce you to Eddie Money, your new best friend who wants you to take him home tonight. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras introduces you to AJC Joyful Daily columnists Angela and Dennis Buttimer. You will hear ideas for improving mindfulness and actively seeking joy every day.

AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about the Atlanta connection to the remake of the 1990’s Kid ‘n Play film House Party, which opens in theaters this Friday. Plus, Rodney shares his experience at the B-52’s farewell concert in Athens and talks about what’s next for the band.

AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison explores things to do this weekend before they’re gone for the season. Shane will also introduce you to Eddie Money, your new best friend who wants you to take him home tonight.

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

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]]> 2066 Go Atlanta: Dry January, mocktails, dog tag memorial, and something joyful comes your way In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras explored dry January with beverage industry veterans Jerry and Krista Slater. Plus, the announcement of Joyful Daily coming to the AJC. AJC Feature Writer Bo Emerson introduces you to a local optometrist who set up a dog tag memorial behind his McDonough practice for people, like him, whose pets have “crossed the rainbow bridge”. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison previews AJC Entertainment Reporter Rodney Ho’s feature on Collective Soul’s Ed Roland. Plus, Shane wants you to meet Ted, Go Atlanta’s pet of the week. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Dry January, mocktails, dog tag memorial, and something joyful comes your way full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras explored dry January with beverage industry veterans Jerry and Krista Slater. Plus, the announcement of Joyful Daily coming to the AJC. AJC Feature Writer Bo Emerson introduces you to a local optometrist who set up a dog tag memorial behind his McDonough practice for people, like him, whose pets have “crossed the rainbow bridge”. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison previews AJC Entertainment Reporter Rodney Ho’s feature on Collective Soul’s Ed Roland. Plus, Shane wants you to meet Ted, Go Atlanta’s pet of the week. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras explored dry January with beverage industry veterans Jerry and Krista Slater. Plus, the announcement of Joyful Daily coming to the AJC.

AJC Feature Writer Bo Emerson introduces you to a local optometrist who set up a dog tag memorial behind his McDonough practice for people, like him, whose pets have “crossed the rainbow bridge”.

AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison previews AJC Entertainment Reporter Rodney Ho’s feature on Collective Soul’s Ed Roland. Plus, Shane wants you to meet Ted, Go Atlanta’s pet of the week.

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]]> 2140 Go Atlanta: Looking back at Atlanta's dining scene in 2022, ways to ring in 2023 including the Peach Drop In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Yvonne Zusel and Henri Hollis from the AJC food and dining team look back at Atlanta’s food scene in 2022. AJC entertainment reporter Rodney Ho has details on Peach Drop in Atlanta. Plus, Rodney chats with AJC arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison about all the concerts coming to Atlanta in the first half of 2023. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Looking back at Atlanta's dining scene in 2022, ways to ring in 2023 including the Peach Drop full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Yvonne Zusel and Henri Hollis from the AJC food and dining team look back at Atlanta’s food scene in 2022. AJC entertainment reporter Rodney Ho has details on Peach Drop in Atlanta. Plus, Rodney chats with AJC arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison about all the concerts coming to Atlanta in the first half of 2023. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, Yvonne Zusel and Henri Hollis from the AJC food and dining team look back at Atlanta’s food scene in 2022.

AJC entertainment reporter Rodney Ho has details on Peach Drop in Atlanta. Plus, Rodney chats with AJC arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison about all the concerts coming to Atlanta in the first half of 2023.

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]]> 1654 Go Atlanta: The different iterations of Santa Claus, talking the songs with Barry Manilow, the reopening of Pizza Jeans In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about his conversation with Barry Manilow, who has a $10K teacher giveaway for his concert in Atlanta on January 19. AJC Food and dining reporter Yvonne Zusel tells you how you can help employees of a beloved restaurant at Krog Street Market that was forced to close because of extensive damage. Plus, hear about the reopening of Pizza Jeans. Nedra Rhone, AJC’s Real-Life columnist, talks about all the different iterations of Santa Claus. AJC arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison previews this week’s Go Guide and Sunday Living and Arts section. Plus, where you can find a roundup of places with caviar service. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: The different iterations of Santa Claus, talking the songs with Barry Manilow, the reopening of Pizza Jeans full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about his conversation with Barry Manilow, who has a $10K teacher giveaway for his concert in Atlanta on January 19. AJC Food and dining reporter Yvonne Zusel tells you how you can help employees of a beloved restaurant at Krog Street Market that was forced to close because of extensive damage. Plus, hear about the reopening of Pizza Jeans. Nedra Rhone, AJC’s Real-Life columnist, talks about all the different iterations of Santa Claus. AJC arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison previews this week’s Go Guide and Sunday Living and Arts section. Plus, where you can find a roundup of places with caviar service. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about his conversation with Barry Manilow, who has a $10K teacher giveaway for his concert in Atlanta on January 19.

AJC Food and dining reporter Yvonne Zusel tells you how you can help employees of a beloved restaurant at Krog Street Market that was forced to close because of extensive damage. Plus, hear about the reopening of Pizza Jeans.

Nedra Rhone, AJC’s Real-Life columnist, talks about all the different iterations of Santa Claus.

AJC arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison previews this week’s Go Guide and Sunday Living and Arts section. Plus, where you can find a roundup of places with caviar service.

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

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]]> 1639 Go Atlanta: Distilled spirits meets artsy entertainment, Soulja Boy and “The Number Ones”, and new attraction at Fernbank In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC food, dining, and living editor Ligaya Figueras sits down with the creators Distillery of Modern Art now open in Chamblee. AJC entertainment reporter Rodney Ho checks out the book “The Number Ones” that features notable Georgia artists from Gladys Knight and Ray Charles, to R.E.M. and OutKast. Plus, Rodney has a new evening multi-sensory experience that you can enjoy this winter. AJC arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison preview this week’s Go Guide, which focuses on holiday cocktails, and he’ll introduce you to the pet of the week. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Distilled spirits meets artsy entertainment, Soulja Boy and “The Number Ones”, and new attraction at Fernbank full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC food, dining, and living editor Ligaya Figueras sits down with the creators Distillery of Modern Art now open in Chamblee. AJC entertainment reporter Rodney Ho checks out the book “The Number Ones” that features notable Georgia artists from Gladys Knight and Ray Charles, to R.E.M. and OutKast. Plus, Rodney has a new evening multi-sensory experience that you can enjoy this winter. AJC arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison preview this week’s Go Guide, which focuses on holiday cocktails, and he’ll introduce you to the pet of the week. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC food, dining, and living editor Ligaya Figueras sits down with the creators Distillery of Modern Art now open in Chamblee.

AJC entertainment reporter Rodney Ho checks out the book “The Number Ones” that features notable Georgia artists from Gladys Knight and Ray Charles, to R.E.M. and OutKast. Plus, Rodney has a new evening multi-sensory experience that you can enjoy this winter.

AJC arts and entertainment editor Shane Harrison preview this week’s Go Guide, which focuses on holiday cocktails, and he’ll introduce you to the pet of the week.

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

 

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]]> 2428 Go Atlanta: 50 years as Atlanta's diviest dive bar, 99X returns, HLN exits, and Debbie Gibson takes a sleigh ride to Atlanta In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC feature reporter Bo Emerson talks about Atlanta’s venerable blues club celebrating its 50th anniversary and its feature in a new documentary film. AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho relives the music of the ’90s as 99X replaces Rock 100.5. Rodney also sits down with pop songstress Debbie Gibson ahead of her holiday tour that will stop at Center Stage on Dec. 11. AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras tells you where you can find Polish, Laotian, and Taiwanese-American cuisine under one roof. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison previews this week’s Go Guide which spotlights two upcoming shows that celebrate R.E.M.’s debut EP Chronic Town. Plus, he’ll introduce you to this week’s pet of the week who is a real belly rub aficionado. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: 50 years as Atlanta's diviest dive bar, Debbie Gibson takes a sleigh ride to Atlanta, 99X returns, HLN exits full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC feature reporter Bo Emerson talks about Atlanta’s venerable blues club celebrating its 50th anniversary and its feature in a new documentary film. AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho relives the music of the ’90s as 99X replaces Rock 100.5. Rodney also sits down with pop songstress Debbie Gibson ahead of her holiday tour that will stop at Center Stage on Dec. 11. AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras tells you where you can find Polish, Laotian, and Taiwanese-American cuisine under one roof. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison previews this week’s Go Guide which spotlights two upcoming shows that celebrate R.E.M.’s debut EP Chronic Town. Plus, he’ll introduce you to this week’s pet of the week who is a real belly rub aficionado. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC feature reporter Bo Emerson talks about Atlanta’s venerable blues club celebrating its 50th anniversary and its feature in a new documentary film.

AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho relives the music of the ’90s as 99X replaces Rock 100.5. Rodney also sits down with pop songstress Debbie Gibson ahead of her holiday tour that will stop at Center Stage on Dec. 11.

AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras tells you where you can find Polish, Laotian, and Taiwanese-American cuisine under one roof.

AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison previews this week’s Go Guide which spotlights two upcoming shows that celebrate R.E.M.’s debut EP Chronic Town. Plus, he’ll introduce you to this week’s pet of the week who is a real belly rub aficionado.

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

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]]> 2488 Go Atlanta: Sloomoo Institute, great Japanese at Nobu, and how Star Bar has been saved In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho gets slimed at the Sloomoo . Plus, Rodney checks out “Fantasy Football”, the new kids film streaming on Paramount Plus. AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras has two new restaurants for you to check out and enjoy, Nobu Japanese and Roshambo. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison previews what’s coming up in the AJC’s Go Guide and the Sunday Living and Arts section. Shane will also introduce you to Gomez Addams, your new super-friendly, good-smooching best friend. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Sloomoo Institute, great Japanese at Nobu, and how Star Bar has been saved full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho gets slimed at the Sloomoo . Plus, Rodney checks out “Fantasy Football”, the new kids film streaming on Paramount Plus. AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras has two new restaurants for you to check out and enjoy, Nobu Japanese and Roshambo. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison previews what’s coming up in the AJC’s Go Guide and the Sunday Living and Arts section. Shane will also introduce you to Gomez Addams, your new super-friendly, good-smooching best friend. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho gets slimed at the Sloomoo . Plus, Rodney checks out “Fantasy Football”, the new kids film streaming on Paramount Plus.

AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras has two new restaurants for you to check out and enjoy, Nobu Japanese and Roshambo.

AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison previews what’s coming up in the AJC’s Go Guide and the Sunday Living and Arts section. Shane will also introduce you to Gomez Addams, your new super-friendly, good-smooching best friend.

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

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]]> 2256 Go Atlanta: Talking turkey, canned cranberry sauce, and the most famous cake from Georgia In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison talks about Thanksgiving comfort food and favorite traditions to get into the holiday spirit. AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho makes the case for canned cranberry sauce. AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras takes you to self-proclaimed fruitcake capitol of the world, Claxton, Georgia, to learn the history of the most famous cake from Georgia. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Talking turkey, canned cranberry sauce, and the most famous cake from Georgia full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison talks about Thanksgiving comfort food and favorite traditions to get into the holiday spirit. AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho makes the case for canned cranberry sauce. AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras takes you to self-proclaimed fruitcake capitol of the world, Claxton, Georgia, to learn the history of the most famous cake from Georgia. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison talks about Thanksgiving comfort food and favorite traditions to get into the holiday spirit.

AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho makes the case for canned cranberry sauce.

AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras takes you to self-proclaimed fruitcake capitol of the world, Claxton, Georgia, to learn the history of the most famous cake from Georgia.

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]]> 1875 Go Atlanta: Goodbye Tara Theater, B-52’s postpone, must-visit Mexican restaurant, Jane Fonda’s return to Atlanta In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks to Jane Fonda about who attended her GCAPP fundraiser here in Atlanta. Plus, why the B-52’s had to postpone their farewell shows.  AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras explains why Birrieria Landeros in Duluth is a must-visit Mexican restaurant. You’ll also find out why she is featuring Nick’s To Go in Atlanta Classics.  AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison talks about the closure of Tara Theater and why Venkman’s is closing its doors. He’ll also introduce you to your new four-legged best friend with an adorable underbite. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Goodbye Tara Theater, B-52’s postpone, must-visit Mexican restaurant, Jane Fonda’s return to Atlanta full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks to Jane Fonda about who attended her GCAPP fundraiser here in Atlanta. Plus, why the B-52’s had to postpone their farewell shows.  AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras explains why Birrieria Landeros in Duluth is a must-visit Mexican restaurant. You’ll also find out why she is featuring Nick’s To Go in Atlanta Classics.  AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison talks about the closure of Tara Theater and why Venkman’s is closing its doors. He’ll also introduce you to your new four-legged best friend with an adorable underbite. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks to Jane Fonda about who attended her GCAPP fundraiser here in Atlanta. Plus, why the B-52’s had to postpone their farewell shows. 

AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras explains why Birrieria Landeros in Duluth is a must-visit Mexican restaurant. You’ll also find out why she is featuring Nick’s To Go in Atlanta Classics. 

AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison talks about the closure of Tara Theater and why Venkman’s is closing its doors. He’ll also introduce you to your new four-legged best friend with an adorable underbite.

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

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]]> 2083 Go Atlanta: Stranger Things, B-52’s, and saying goodbye to Takeoff In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison introduces you to the AJC’s new culture reporter, DeAsia Paige. DeAsia talks about the funeral plans for one of Atlanta’s most influential hip-hop artists, Takedown. AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho checks out the Stranger Things immersive experience and previews the B-52’s farewell concert dates. AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras has a Vietnamese restaurant she says definitely needs to be on your radar. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Stranger Things, B-52’s, and saying goodbye to Takeoff full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison introduces you to the AJC’s new culture reporter, DeAsia Paige. DeAsia talks about the funeral plans for one of Atlanta’s most influential hip-hop artists, Takedown. AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho checks out the Stranger Things immersive experience and previews the B-52’s farewell concert dates. AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras has a Vietnamese restaurant she says definitely needs to be on your radar. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison introduces you to the AJC’s new culture reporter, DeAsia Paige. DeAsia talks about the funeral plans for one of Atlanta’s most influential hip-hop artists, Takedown.

AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho checks out the Stranger Things immersive experience and previews the B-52’s farewell concert dates.

AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras has a Vietnamese restaurant she says definitely needs to be on your radar.

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

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]]> 2265 Go Atlanta: The Daily Show live from The Tabernacle, outdoor dining in the cooler weather, the tragic loss of Takeoff In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about the retirement announcement made by a legendary Atlanta TV meteorologist.  AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras has great places to go for outdoor dining in the cooler weather. Special guest, AJC Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell sits down with Roy Wood, Jr. to talk about why Atlanta was chosen for The Daily Show’s pre-election coverage. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison talks about the tragic shooting death of Atlanta rapper, Takeoff, and the impact he had on Atlanta’s music scene. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: The Daily Show live from The Tabernacle, outdoor dining in the cooler weather, the tragic loss of Takeoff full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about the retirement announcement made by a legendary Atlanta TV meteorologist.  AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras has great places to go for outdoor dining in the cooler weather. Special guest, AJC Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell sits down with Roy Wood, Jr. to talk about why Atlanta was chosen for The Daily Show’s pre-election coverage. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison talks about the tragic shooting death of Atlanta rapper, Takeoff, and the impact he had on Atlanta’s music scene. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about the retirement announcement made by a legendary Atlanta TV meteorologist. 

AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras has great places to go for outdoor dining in the cooler weather.

Special guest, AJC Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell sits down with Roy Wood, Jr. to talk about why Atlanta was chosen for The Daily Show’s pre-election coverage.

AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison talks about the tragic shooting death of Atlanta rapper, Takeoff, and the impact he had on Atlanta’s music scene.

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

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]]> 2166 Go Atlanta: Haunted places in Atlanta, the Harry Potter exhibition, Castleberry Hill eatery closes its doors In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter and resident muggle Rodney Ho checks out the new Harry Potter exhibition.   AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras tells you about pop-ups that now have permanent homes in Atlanta   AJC features reporter Bo Emerson gives you a tour of the spookiest locations in the metro and beyond with a look at Haunted Atlanta.   AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison pays tribute to the late, great Leslie Jordan.    Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Haunted places in Atlanta, the Harry Potter exhibition, Castleberry Hill eatery closes its doors full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter and resident muggle Rodney Ho checks out the new Harry Potter exhibition.   AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras tells you about pop-ups that now have permanent homes in Atlanta   AJC features reporter Bo Emerson gives you a tour of the spookiest locations in the metro and beyond with a look at Haunted Atlanta.   AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison pays tribute to the late, great Leslie Jordan.    Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter and resident muggle Rodney Ho checks out the new Harry Potter exhibition.

 

AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras tells you about pop-ups that now have permanent homes in Atlanta

 

AJC features reporter Bo Emerson gives you a tour of the spookiest locations in the metro and beyond with a look at Haunted Atlanta.

 

AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison pays tribute to the late, great Leslie Jordan. 

 

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

 

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]]> 2227 Go Atlanta: Fall dining guide 2022 In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras is joined by AJC reporters Yvonne Zusel and Henri Hollis to dig into this year’s Fall Dining Guide featuring Atlanta’s bustling food hall scene.   AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho lets you know if Black Adam is worth seeing in the theaters this weekend.   Plus, AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison previews what’s new in this weekend’s Go Guide and he introduces you to your new best friend who’s sure to give you lots of slobbery kisses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Fall dining guide 2022 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras is joined by AJC reporters Yvonne Zusel and Henri Hollis to dig into this year’s Fall Dining Guide featuring Atlanta’s bustling food hall scene.   AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho lets you know if Black Adam is worth seeing in the theaters this weekend.   Plus, AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison previews what’s new in this weekend’s Go Guide and he introduces you to your new best friend who’s sure to give you lots of slobbery kisses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras is joined by AJC reporters Yvonne Zusel and Henri Hollis to dig into this year’s Fall Dining Guide featuring Atlanta’s bustling food hall scene.

 

AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho lets you know if Black Adam is worth seeing in the theaters this weekend.

 

Plus, AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison previews what’s new in this weekend’s Go Guide and he introduces you to your new best friend who’s sure to give you lots of slobbery kisses.

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]]> 2975 Go Atlanta: Burgers and biscuits, a Day of the Dead-inspired bar, slimy and messy fun, and fall foliage In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about Oscar-worthy Atlanta actress, Danielle Deadwyler and her performance in the film ‘Till’ coming out this weekend. Plus, learn why Braves hype man, Mark Owens, is leaving his role after 16 years. AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras has a list of new Atlanta breweries opening soon and an update on the relocation of Bomb Biscuits. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison explores the new show added to the B-52’s farewell tour, the opening of Beat the Bomb, and introduces you to your new four-legged best friend with the pet of the week. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0000 Go Atlanta: Burgers and biscuits, a Day of the Dead-inspired bar, slimy and messy fun, and fall foliage full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about Oscar-worthy Atlanta actress, Danielle Deadwyler and her performance in the film ‘Till’ coming out this weekend. Plus, learn why Braves hype man, Mark Owens, is leaving his role after 16 years. AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras has a list of new Atlanta breweries opening soon and an update on the relocation of Bomb Biscuits. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison explores the new show added to the B-52’s farewell tour, the opening of Beat the Bomb, and introduces you to your new four-legged best friend with the pet of the week. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks about Oscar-worthy Atlanta actress, Danielle Deadwyler and her performance in the film ‘Till’ coming out this weekend. Plus, learn why Braves hype man, Mark Owens, is leaving his role after 16 years.

AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya

Figueras has a list of new Atlanta breweries opening soon and an update on the

relocation of Bomb Biscuits.

AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane

Harrison explores the new show added to the B-52’s farewell tour, the opening

of Beat the Bomb, and introduces you to your new four-legged best friend with

the pet of the week.

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

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]]> 2168 Go Atlanta: Fall festivals and apple picking, Kenny Rogers and Stranger Things memorabilia, new Mexican and Chinese restaurants to try, and a new book from a long-time Atlanta TV news anchor In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks to former Atlanta TV news anchor, John Pruitt, about the release of his new book that's been 60 years in the making. Plus, hear about auctions for Kenny Rogers memorabilia as well as items from Stranger Things. AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras tells you about a new restaurant on Buford Highway that she can't get enough of and an upscale Mexican restaurant in West Midtown you'll definitely want to check out. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison explores all kinds of events to enjoy this fall including apple picking, fall festivals, and a preview of this year's leaf-peeping season. Shane will also introduce you to Backwood, a three-year-old, four-legged cutie who wants to be your new best friend. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks to former Atlanta TV news anchor, John Pruitt, about the release of his new book that's been 60 years in the making. Plus, hear about auctions for Kenny Rogers memorabilia as well as items from Stranger Things. AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras tells you about a new restaurant on Buford Highway that she can't get enough of and an upscale Mexican restaurant in West Midtown you'll definitely want to check out. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison explores all kinds of events to enjoy this fall including apple picking, fall festivals, and a preview of this year's leaf-peeping season. Shane will also introduce you to Backwood, a three-year-old, four-legged cutie who wants to be your new best friend. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta, AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho talks to former Atlanta TV news anchor, John Pruitt, about the release of his new book that's been 60 years in the making. Plus, hear about auctions for Kenny Rogers memorabilia as well as items from Stranger Things.

AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras tells you about a new restaurant on Buford Highway that she can't get enough of and an upscale Mexican restaurant in West Midtown you'll definitely want to check out.

AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison explores all kinds of events to enjoy this fall including apple picking, fall festivals, and a preview of this year's leaf-peeping season. Shane will also introduce you to Backwood, a three-year-old, four-legged cutie who wants to be your new best friend.

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

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]]> 2508 Go Atlanta debut: The return of Atlanta's most famous part-time resident and a longtime Athens restaurant closes its doors It's the premiere of the new podcast from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Go Atlanta. In this episode, AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras tells us why a beloved restaurant in Athens is closing its doors for good. Plus, hear about the Neapolitan pizzeria that you’ll want to check out. AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho sits down with Tyler Perry to talk about his new Netflix film “A Jazzman’s Blues”. He’ll also tell you which hip-hop artist’s music is being made into lullabies. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison has the latest on the upcoming Decatur Book Festival, where Kansas will be performing this Friday, the return of Atlanta Pride, and he’ll introduce you to Bone, Go Atlanta’s pet of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution It's the premiere of the new podcast from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Go Atlanta. In this episode, AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras tells us why a beloved restaurant in Athens is closing its doors for good. Plus, hear about the Neapolitan pizzeria that you’ll want to check out. AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho sits down with Tyler Perry to talk about his new Netflix film “A Jazzman’s Blues”. He’ll also tell you which hip-hop artist’s music is being made into lullabies. AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison has the latest on the upcoming Decatur Book Festival, where Kansas will be performing this Friday, the return of Atlanta Pride, and he’ll introduce you to Bone, Go Atlanta’s pet of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's the premiere of the new podcast from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Go Atlanta. In this episode, AJC Food, Dining, and Living editor Ligaya Figueras tells us why a beloved restaurant in Athens is closing its doors for good. Plus, hear about the Neapolitan pizzeria that you’ll want to check out.


AJC Entertainment reporter Rodney Ho sits down with Tyler Perry to talk about his new Netflix film “A Jazzman’s Blues”. He’ll also tell you which hip-hop artist’s music is being made into lullabies.


AJC Arts and Entertainment editor Shane Harrison has the latest on the upcoming Decatur Book Festival, where Kansas will be performing this Friday, the return of Atlanta Pride, and he’ll introduce you to Bone, Go Atlanta’s pet of the week.

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]]> 1864 Soft Launch: The new Go Atlanta podcast Beginning September 29, listen for new episodes of The Atlanta Journal-Consitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta. In this soft launch episode, the AJC's Shane Harrison, Ligaya Figueres, and Rodney Ho talk about the possible demolition of Star Bar in Little Five Points. Plus, hear Rodney's exclusive interview with Florence Welch of Florence And The Machine to talk about her new album, Dance Fever, ahead of her concert on September 21 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0000 The new Go Atlanta Podcast full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution AJC's Shane Harrison, Ligaya Figueres, and Rodney Ho introduce you to the new Go Atlanta Beginning September 29, listen for new episodes of The Atlanta Journal-Consitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta. In this soft launch episode, the AJC's Shane Harrison, Ligaya Figueres, and Rodney Ho talk about the possible demolition of Star Bar in Little Five Points. Plus, hear Rodney's exclusive interview with Florence Welch of Florence And The Machine to talk about her new album, Dance Fever, ahead of her concert on September 21 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Beginning September 29, listen for new episodes of The Atlanta Journal-Consitution's newest podcast, Go Atlanta. In this soft launch episode, the AJC's Shane Harrison, Ligaya Figueres, and Rodney Ho talk about the possible demolition of Star Bar in Little Five Points. Plus, hear Rodney's exclusive interview with Florence Welch of Florence And The Machine to talk about her new album, Dance Fever, ahead of her concert on September 21 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre.

Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

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]]> 2215 New podcast preview and interview with Levity Farms Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. This week, we’ll hear from a Georgia farmer in a conversation that was part of our Georgia on My Plate series of stories in 2021. Where does your food come from? Sure, ultimately, you might be getting it from a grocery store or maybe even a farmer’s market, but before it gets there, someone had to cultivate it, grow it, get it ready for that market. Last year, the AJC took a look at some of the Georgia folks providing our food with the Georgia on My Plate series. On this week’s podcast, we’ll revisit a conversation food, dining and Living editor Ligaya Figueras had with Ilana Richards of Levity Farms in Madison. Find it at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. This week, we’ll hear from a Georgia farmer in a conversation that was part of our Georgia on My Plate series of stories in 2021. Where does your food come from? Sure, ultimately, you might be getting it from a grocery store or maybe even a farmer’s market, but before it gets there, someone had to cultivate it, grow it, get it ready for that market. Last year, the AJC took a look at some of the Georgia folks providing our food with the Georgia on My Plate series. On this week’s podcast, we’ll revisit a conversation food, dining and Living editor Ligaya Figueras had with Ilana Richards of Levity Farms in Madison. Find it at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. This week, we’ll hear from a Georgia farmer in a conversation that was part of our Georgia on My Plate series of stories in 2021. Where does your food come from? Sure, ultimately, you might be getting it from a grocery store or maybe even a farmer’s market, but before it gets there, someone had to cultivate it, grow it, get it ready for that market. Last year, the AJC took a look at some of the Georgia folks providing our food with the Georgia on My Plate series. On this week’s podcast, we’ll revisit a conversation food, dining and Living editor Ligaya Figueras had with Ilana Richards of Levity Farms in Madison. Find it at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store.

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]]> 3646 Our new podcast preview and the “Dictionary of Southern Appalachian English” Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. This week, we’ll talk about the “Dictionary of Southern Appalachian English.” When Jennifer K.N. Heinmiller inherited the million-word project that would become the “Dictionary of Southern Appalachian English,” its principal author had blown past several deadlines, lost his publisher and then died. The dictionary was a unique but expensive undertaking. It represented 85 years of research that would eventually produce a 1,225-page volume weighing about 12 pounds. Bo Emerson spoke with Heinmiller about the dictionary and he’ll bring us that conversation. Find it at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. This week, we’ll talk about the “Dictionary of Southern Appalachian English.” When Jennifer K.N. Heinmiller inherited the million-word project that would become the “Dictionary of Southern Appalachian English,” its principal author had blown past several deadlines, lost his publisher and then died. The dictionary was a unique but expensive undertaking. It represented 85 years of research that would eventually produce a 1,225-page volume weighing about 12 pounds. Bo Emerson spoke with Heinmiller about the dictionary and he’ll bring us that conversation. Find it at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. This week, we’ll talk about the “Dictionary of Southern Appalachian English.” When Jennifer K.N. Heinmiller inherited the million-word project that would become the “Dictionary of Southern Appalachian English,” its principal author had blown past several deadlines, lost his publisher and then died. The dictionary was a unique but expensive undertaking. It represented 85 years of research that would eventually produce a 1,225-page volume weighing about 12 pounds. Bo Emerson spoke with Heinmiller about the dictionary and he’ll bring us that conversation. Find it at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store.



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]]> 3073 The Atlanta musical phenomenon Yacht Rock Revue Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. This week, we’ll hear from some of the guys from the Atlanta musical phenomenon Yacht Rock Revue. It all started with a theme night back in 2007, when some local musicians turned a compilation of soft-rock hits into a set list at 10 High in the basement of the Dark Horse Tavern. But nobody on stage had any idea this was the genesis of what would become Yacht Rock Revue, and that 14 years later, seven of the musicians from that 10 High gig would play many of those same songs in front of 6,000 cheering fans at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park (and they’re playing there again this weekend, on Aug. 26 and 27). Rodney Ho has written about the band and he spoke with some of the band members about their unexpected career in late 2021. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0000 The Atlanta musical phenomenon Yacht Rock Revue full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. This week, we’ll hear from some of the guys from the Atlanta musical phenomenon Yacht Rock Revue. It all started with a theme night back in 2007, when some local musicians turned a compilation of soft-rock hits into a set list at 10 High in the basement of the Dark Horse Tavern. But nobody on stage had any idea this was the genesis of what would become Yacht Rock Revue, and that 14 years later, seven of the musicians from that 10 High gig would play many of those same songs in front of 6,000 cheering fans at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park (and they’re playing there again this weekend, on Aug. 26 and 27). Rodney Ho has written about the band and he spoke with some of the band members about their unexpected career in late 2021. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. This week, we’ll hear from some of the guys from the Atlanta musical phenomenon Yacht Rock Revue. It all started with a theme night back in 2007, when some local musicians turned a compilation of soft-rock hits into a set list at 10 High in the basement of the Dark Horse Tavern. But nobody on stage had any idea this was the genesis of what would become Yacht Rock Revue, and that 14 years later, seven of the musicians from that 10 High gig would play many of those same songs in front of 6,000 cheering fans at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park (and they’re playing there again this weekend, on Aug. 26 and 27). Rodney Ho has written about the band and he spoke with some of the band members about their unexpected career in late 2021. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store.

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]]> 2793 New podcast preview and interview with Chuck Leavell from November 2021 Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. This week, we’ll hear an interview with Chuck Leavell from November 2021. As the de facto music director of The Rolling Stones during the last 40 years of touring, Georgian Leavell not only handled keyboard duties, he frequently took charge of the music on stage, as a sort of conductor. In performance he kept in eye contact with the late Charlie Watts, since any signal by the music director has to be telegraphed by the drummer. They had a unique relationship and the loss of the legendary drummer hit him hard. But the show goes on and The Rolling Stones, and Leavell, performed at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 11, 2021. Bo Emerson spoke with Leavell about the Stones and about his tree-farming life just outside of Macon and we’ll hear that conversation on this week’s podcast. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. This week, we’ll hear an interview with Chuck Leavell from November 2021. As the de facto music director of The Rolling Stones during the last 40 years of touring, Georgian Leavell not only handled keyboard duties, he frequently took charge of the music on stage, as a sort of conductor. In performance he kept in eye contact with the late Charlie Watts, since any signal by the music director has to be telegraphed by the drummer. They had a unique relationship and the loss of the legendary drummer hit him hard. But the show goes on and The Rolling Stones, and Leavell, performed at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 11, 2021. Bo Emerson spoke with Leavell about the Stones and about his tree-farming life just outside of Macon and we’ll hear that conversation on this week’s podcast. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. This week, we’ll hear an interview with Chuck Leavell from November 2021. As the de facto music director of The Rolling Stones during the last 40 years of touring, Georgian Leavell not only handled keyboard duties, he frequently took charge of the music on stage, as a sort of conductor. In performance he kept in eye contact with the late Charlie Watts, since any signal by the music director has to be telegraphed by the drummer. They had a unique relationship and the loss of the legendary drummer hit him hard. But the show goes on and The Rolling Stones, and Leavell, performed at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 11, 2021. Bo Emerson spoke with Leavell about the Stones and about his tree-farming life just outside of Macon and we’ll hear that conversation on this week’s podcast. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store.

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]]> 3034 Melissa Ruggieri with musical theater and film phenomenon Lin-Manuel Miranda in 2021 Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In June 2021, Melissa Ruggieri spoke with musical theater and film phenomenon Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda’s “In the Heights” finally made its way to movie theaters that summer. Miranda spoke with the AJC about the movie and its long journey from the stage to the screen. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In June 2021, Melissa Ruggieri spoke with musical theater and film phenomenon Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda’s “In the Heights” finally made its way to movie theaters that summer. Miranda spoke with the AJC about the movie and its long journey from the stage to the screen. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In June 2021, Melissa Ruggieri spoke with musical theater and film phenomenon Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda’s “In the Heights” finally made its way to movie theaters that summer. Miranda spoke with the AJC about the movie and its long journey from the stage to the screen. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store.

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]]> 1861 Rodney Ho talks with Anthony Sant’Anselmo about his 1980s man cave Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In December 2021, we heard about a Woodstock man’s unusual hobby. Man caves often feature neon beer signs, autographed sports jerseys mounted on the wall, a big-screen TV and maybe a foosball table or a Ms. Pac-Man machine. But Anthony Sant’Anselmo of Woodstock decided to go a different route in his classic suburban home on a cul-de-sac. Over the past three years, his basement has been transformed into a 1980s-era video rental store he named Mondo Video stocked with 6,000 VHS tapes and side rooms focused on films for kids, sports lovers and food. Rodney Ho spoke with Sant’Anselmo about his basement makeover. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In December 2021, we heard about a Woodstock man’s unusual hobby. Man caves often feature neon beer signs, autographed sports jerseys mounted on the wall, a big-screen TV and maybe a foosball table or a Ms. Pac-Man machine. But Anthony Sant’Anselmo of Woodstock decided to go a different route in his classic suburban home on a cul-de-sac. Over the past three years, his basement has been transformed into a 1980s-era video rental store he named Mondo Video stocked with 6,000 VHS tapes and side rooms focused on films for kids, sports lovers and food. Rodney Ho spoke with Sant’Anselmo about his basement makeover. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In December 2021, we heard about a Woodstock man’s unusual hobby. Man caves often feature neon beer signs, autographed sports jerseys mounted on the wall, a big-screen TV and maybe a foosball table or a Ms. Pac-Man machine. But Anthony Sant’Anselmo of Woodstock decided to go a different route in his classic suburban home on a cul-de-sac. Over the past three years, his basement has been transformed into a 1980s-era video rental store he named Mondo Video stocked with 6,000 VHS tapes and side rooms focused on films for kids, sports lovers and food. Rodney Ho spoke with Sant’Anselmo about his basement makeover. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store.

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]]> 2345 Solving cold cases with Acworth’s Jeremy Sides Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. Earlier this year, we heard from Acworth’s Jeremy Sides, a former Navy man and father of two, an entrepreneur and a metal-detecting hobbyist. He started out searching for Civil War relics in the woods and creeks. His fondness for finding gold nuggets earned him the nickname “Nug,” and he began documenting his exploits on his YouTube channel, Exploring with Nug. His career took a dramatic turn in November when he scanned the creeks around Sparta, Tennessee, and found a submerged Pontiac with two teenagers inside. They were Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster, missing since April 3, 2000. Since then, Sides has become part of a growing group of freelance sleuths seeking out mysteries and posting their exploits online. The AJC’s Bo Emerson spoke with Sides about his work for our podcast. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. Earlier this year, we heard from Acworth’s Jeremy Sides, a former Navy man and father of two, an entrepreneur and a metal-detecting hobbyist. He started out searching for Civil War relics in the woods and creeks. His fondness for finding gold nuggets earned him the nickname “Nug,” and he began documenting his exploits on his YouTube channel, Exploring with Nug. His career took a dramatic turn in November when he scanned the creeks around Sparta, Tennessee, and found a submerged Pontiac with two teenagers inside. They were Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster, missing since April 3, 2000. Since then, Sides has become part of a growing group of freelance sleuths seeking out mysteries and posting their exploits online. The AJC’s Bo Emerson spoke with Sides about his work for our podcast. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. Earlier this year, we heard from Acworth’s Jeremy Sides, a former Navy man and father of two, an entrepreneur and a metal-detecting hobbyist. He started out searching for Civil War relics in the woods and creeks. His fondness for finding gold nuggets earned him the nickname “Nug,” and he began documenting his exploits on his YouTube channel, Exploring with Nug. His career took a dramatic turn in November when he scanned the creeks around Sparta, Tennessee, and found a submerged Pontiac with two teenagers inside. They were Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster, missing since April 3, 2000. Since then, Sides has become part of a growing group of freelance sleuths seeking out mysteries and posting their exploits online. The AJC’s Bo Emerson spoke with Sides about his work for our podcast. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store.

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]]> 1876 Melissa Ruggieri speaks with producer and songwriter Jeff Richmond Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In 2021, Melissa Ruggieri spoke with Jeff Richmond, one of the creators of the musical comedy “Girls5eva.” There is so much inherent joy in the Peacock series. From the pitch-perfect skewering of ‘90s-era pop groups to the goofy charms of the now-foursome who comprise the group, “Girls5eva” was one of the best new shows of 2021. The glossy sitcom’s second season debuted in May 2022 and “Mean Girls,” the musical based on the movie written by Richmond’s wife Tina Fey and featuring his music, makes its Fox Theatre debut next week on July 19. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In 2021, Melissa Ruggieri spoke with Jeff Richmond, one of the creators of the musical comedy “Girls5eva.” There is so much inherent joy in the Peacock series. From the pitch-perfect skewering of ‘90s-era pop groups to the goofy charms of the now-foursome who comprise the group, “Girls5eva” was one of the best new shows of 2021. The glossy sitcom’s second season debuted in May 2022 and “Mean Girls,” the musical based on the movie written by Richmond’s wife Tina Fey and featuring his music, makes its Fox Theatre debut next week on July 19. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In 2021, Melissa Ruggieri spoke with Jeff Richmond, one of the creators of the musical comedy “Girls5eva.” There is so much inherent joy in the Peacock series. From the pitch-perfect skewering of ‘90s-era pop groups to the goofy charms of the now-foursome who comprise the group, “Girls5eva” was one of the best new shows of 2021. The glossy sitcom’s second season debuted in May 2022 and “Mean Girls,” the musical based on the movie written by Richmond’s wife Tina Fey and featuring his music, makes its Fox Theatre debut next week on July 19. Find the conversation at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store.

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]]> 2715 Ligaya Figueras with celebrity chefs Carla Hall and Chadwick Boyd Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In 2019, AJC food, dining and living editor Ligaya Figueras opened up her kitchen to celebrity chefs Carla Hall and Chadwick Boyd to not only make biscuits, but also teach us ways we can all improve our biscuit game. Hall made buttermilk biscuits from her most recent cookbook, “Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration” and Boyd blended recipes to make a savory biscuit using sage, honey and carrots. Find it at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In 2019, AJC food, dining and living editor Ligaya Figueras opened up her kitchen to celebrity chefs Carla Hall and Chadwick Boyd to not only make biscuits, but also teach us ways we can all improve our biscuit game. Hall made buttermilk biscuits from her most recent cookbook, “Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration” and Boyd blended recipes to make a savory biscuit using sage, honey and carrots. Find it at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In 2019, AJC food, dining and living editor Ligaya Figueras opened up her kitchen to celebrity chefs Carla Hall and Chadwick Boyd to not only make biscuits, but also teach us ways we can all improve our biscuit game. Hall made buttermilk biscuits from her most recent cookbook, “Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration” and Boyd blended recipes to make a savory biscuit using sage, honey and carrots. Find it at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store.

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]]> 3397 50th anniversary of the first Atlanta International Pop Festival from 2019 Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In 2019, we marked the 50th anniversary of the first Atlanta International Pop Festival. Some remember it as the first opportunity to witness Led Zeppelin live in the South. Others recall the steamy sun and hordes of, as one attendee called it, “hippies and wannabe hippies and people who were mentally hippies.” A month before Woodstock would garner the headlines and catchphrases as the music festival that defined a generation, the Atlanta International Pop Festival at Atlanta International Raceway in Hampton established the city — and the South — as a meaningful player in the music industry. We spoke to some of the folks who were there. Find it at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In 2019, we marked the 50th anniversary of the first Atlanta International Pop Festival. Some remember it as the first opportunity to witness Led Zeppelin live in the South. Others recall the steamy sun and hordes of, as one attendee called it, “hippies and wannabe hippies and people who were mentally hippies.” A month before Woodstock would garner the headlines and catchphrases as the music festival that defined a generation, the Atlanta International Pop Festival at Atlanta International Raceway in Hampton established the city — and the South — as a meaningful player in the music industry. We spoke to some of the folks who were there. Find it at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In 2019, we marked the 50th anniversary of the first Atlanta International Pop Festival. Some remember it as the first opportunity to witness Led Zeppelin live in the South. Others recall the steamy sun and hordes of, as one attendee called it, “hippies and wannabe hippies and people who were mentally hippies.” A month before Woodstock would garner the headlines and catchphrases as the music festival that defined a generation, the Atlanta International Pop Festival at Atlanta International Raceway in Hampton established the city — and the South — as a meaningful player in the music industry. We spoke to some of the folks who were there. Find it at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store.

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]]> 2159 Atlanta’s barbecue scene Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In 2019, we investigated Atlanta’s barbecue scene in our Spring Dining Guide. To go along with that, we talked to former AJC writer Jim Auchmutey, author of “Smokelore: A Short History of Barbecue in America,” about historic Atlanta barbecue landmarks and regional barbecue styles influencing local restaurants. Also, award-winning food writer and critic Wendell Brock joined food, dining and living editor Ligaya Figueras to discuss their barbecue road trip, as well as the various sauces, sides, pies, banana pudding — and yes, Brunswick stew — they came across. Find it at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In 2019, we investigated Atlanta’s barbecue scene in our Spring Dining Guide. To go along with that, we talked to former AJC writer Jim Auchmutey, author of “Smokelore: A Short History of Barbecue in America,” about historic Atlanta barbecue landmarks and regional barbecue styles influencing local restaurants. Also, award-winning food writer and critic Wendell Brock joined food, dining and living editor Ligaya Figueras to discuss their barbecue road trip, as well as the various sauces, sides, pies, banana pudding — and yes, Brunswick stew — they came across. Find it at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In 2019, we investigated Atlanta’s barbecue scene in our Spring Dining Guide. To go along with that, we talked to former AJC writer Jim Auchmutey, author of “Smokelore: A Short History of Barbecue in America,” about historic Atlanta barbecue landmarks and regional barbecue styles influencing local restaurants. Also, award-winning food writer and critic Wendell Brock joined food, dining and living editor Ligaya Figueras to discuss their barbecue road trip, as well as the various sauces, sides, pies, banana pudding — and yes, Brunswick stew — they came across. Find it at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store.

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]]> 2404 Dining and living editor Ligaya Figueras made her first trip to a Waffle House Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In 2019, our food, dining and living editor Ligaya Figueras made her first trip to a Waffle House as part of a dining guide to Waffle House. It was a sweet, sticky and comforting revelation that so many of us take for granted. Find out what it was like for a first-timer to experience Waffle House on this week’s podcast along with our usual roundup of fun things to do in and around Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In 2019, our food, dining and living editor Ligaya Figueras made her first trip to a Waffle House as part of a dining guide to Waffle House. It was a sweet, sticky and comforting revelation that so many of us take for granted. Find out what it was like for a first-timer to experience Waffle House on this week’s podcast along with our usual roundup of fun things to do in and around Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Throughout the summer, we are developing a brand new podcast with a new name and a new sound that will launch in late summer. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite shows from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In 2019, our food, dining and living editor Ligaya Figueras made her first trip to a Waffle House as part of a dining guide to Waffle House. It was a sweet, sticky and comforting revelation that so many of us take for granted. Find out what it was like for a first-timer to experience Waffle House on this week’s podcast along with our usual roundup of fun things to do in and around Atlanta.

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]]> 1927 From 2018: Robert Spano on his years leading the Atlanta Symphony Throughout the summer, we’ll be developing a brand podcast that will have a new name and a new sound. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite interviews from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In 2018, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra conductor and music director Robert Spano announced that he’d be leaving the orchestra in 2021. The pandemic postponed that for a year, and he spent the 2021-22 season as co-artistic director with ASO principal guest conductor Donald Runnicles. This weekend, the ASO’s season finale will also serve as Spano’s farewell. Soon after the announcement of his departure, Bo Emerson spoke with Spano about his time in Atlanta leading the ASO and you can hear that on this week’s podcast along with our usual roundup of some things to do in and around Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Throughout the summer, we’ll be developing a brand podcast that will have a new name and a new sound. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite interviews from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In 2018, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra conductor and music director Robert Spano announced that he’d be leaving the orchestra in 2021. The pandemic postponed that for a year, and he spent the 2021-22 season as co-artistic director with ASO principal guest conductor Donald Runnicles. This weekend, the ASO’s season finale will also serve as Spano’s farewell. Soon after the announcement of his departure, Bo Emerson spoke with Spano about his time in Atlanta leading the ASO and you can hear that on this week’s podcast along with our usual roundup of some things to do in and around Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Throughout the summer, we’ll be developing a brand podcast that will have a new name and a new sound. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite interviews from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In 2018, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra conductor and music director Robert Spano announced that he’d be leaving the orchestra in 2021. The pandemic postponed that for a year, and he spent the 2021-22 season as co-artistic director with ASO principal guest conductor Donald Runnicles. This weekend, the ASO’s season finale will also serve as Spano’s farewell. Soon after the announcement of his departure, Bo Emerson spoke with Spano about his time in Atlanta leading the ASO and you can hear that on this week’s podcast along with our usual roundup of some things to do in and around Atlanta.

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]]> 2912 Interview with Zac Brown Band member John Driskell Hopkins Throughout the summer, we’ll be developing a brand podcast that will have a new name and a new sound. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite interviews from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In our very first podcast, then-AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri had an in-depth conversation with John Driskell Hopkins, the multi-instrumentalist in the Zac Brown Band known for his distinctive beard and baritone voice. Sadly, Hopkins was recently diagnosed with ALS, a progressive, debilitating disease that attacks nerve cells that control muscles throughout the body. Despite this, he recently said he hopes to continue to perform with the band for “many years to come.” The Zac Brown Band will be playing at Truist Park on June 17, 2022, and Rodney Ho will bring us a new interview with Hopkins in the coming days in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and online at ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Throughout the summer, we’ll be developing a brand podcast that will have a new name and a new sound. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite interviews from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In our very first podcast, then-AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri had an in-depth conversation with John Driskell Hopkins, the multi-instrumentalist in the Zac Brown Band known for his distinctive beard and baritone voice. Sadly, Hopkins was recently diagnosed with ALS, a progressive, debilitating disease that attacks nerve cells that control muscles throughout the body. Despite this, he recently said he hopes to continue to perform with the band for “many years to come.” The Zac Brown Band will be playing at Truist Park on June 17, 2022, and Rodney Ho will bring us a new interview with Hopkins in the coming days in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and online at ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Throughout the summer, we’ll be developing a brand podcast that will have a new name and a new sound. In the meantime, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite interviews from our first four years while still keeping you up-to-date on things to do in and around Atlanta. In our very first podcast, then-AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri had an in-depth conversation with John Driskell Hopkins, the multi-instrumentalist in the Zac Brown Band known for his distinctive beard and baritone voice. Sadly, Hopkins was recently diagnosed with ALS, a progressive, debilitating disease that attacks nerve cells that control muscles throughout the body. Despite this, he recently said he hopes to continue to perform with the band for “many years to come.” The Zac Brown Band will be playing at Truist Park on June 17, 2022, and Rodney Ho will bring us a new interview with Hopkins in the coming days in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and online at ajc.com.

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]]> 1958 Rodney Ho speaks with Bobby Brown about his new A&E “Biography” series and new reality show For a long time, Bobby Brown was a tabloid magnet. Often, his misdeeds overshadowed his successful music career with both New Edition and as a solo artist. His relationship with Whitney Houston kept him in the headlines, as spotlighted on Bravo’s “Being Bobby Brown” reality show in 2005 while they lived in Atlanta. It overshadowed the show itself, meant to be a comeback vehicle for him. Instead, their marriage ended. Now at age 53, Brown is now in a position to look back on his life with the help of A&E’s “Biography” series, airing May 30 and 31. Rodney Ho spoke with Brown about the show and we’ll hear that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 May 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution For a long time, Bobby Brown was a tabloid magnet. Often, his misdeeds overshadowed his successful music career with both New Edition and as a solo artist. His relationship with Whitney Houston kept him in the headlines, as spotlighted on Bravo’s “Being Bobby Brown” reality show in 2005 while they lived in Atlanta. It overshadowed the show itself, meant to be a comeback vehicle for him. Instead, their marriage ended. Now at age 53, Brown is now in a position to look back on his life with the help of A&E’s “Biography” series, airing May 30 and 31. Rodney Ho spoke with Brown about the show and we’ll hear that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For a long time, Bobby Brown was a tabloid magnet. Often, his misdeeds overshadowed his successful music career with both New Edition and as a solo artist. His relationship with Whitney Houston kept him in the headlines, as spotlighted on Bravo’s “Being Bobby Brown” reality show in 2005 while they lived in Atlanta. It overshadowed the show itself, meant to be a comeback vehicle for him. Instead, their marriage ended. Now at age 53, Brown is now in a position to look back on his life with the help of A&E’s “Biography” series, airing May 30 and 31. Rodney Ho spoke with Brown about the show and we’ll hear that conversation on this week’s podcast.

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]]> 2148 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Spring Dining Guide: Pizza The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Spring Dining Guide was published earlier this week. This time we’re focusing on something that just about everybody loves: pizza. Whether it’s vegan options or a pie piled high with pepperoni, you’re sure to find a favorite among the many options our team has compiled. You’ll also find short profiles of the folks who create these tasty treats. And on this week’s podcast, dining editor Ligaya Figueras and AJC contributor and award-winning food and culture writer Wendell Brock will talk about our deep dive into this no-hassle, all-occasions, affordable food that comes in a remarkable array of styles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 May 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Spring Dining Guide was published earlier this week. This time we’re focusing on something that just about everybody loves: pizza. Whether it’s vegan options or a pie piled high with pepperoni, you’re sure to find a favorite among the many options our team has compiled. You’ll also find short profiles of the folks who create these tasty treats. And on this week’s podcast, dining editor Ligaya Figueras and AJC contributor and award-winning food and culture writer Wendell Brock will talk about our deep dive into this no-hassle, all-occasions, affordable food that comes in a remarkable array of styles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Spring Dining Guide was published earlier this week. This time we’re focusing on something that just about everybody loves: pizza. Whether it’s vegan options or a pie piled high with pepperoni, you’re sure to find a favorite among the many options our team has compiled. You’ll also find short profiles of the folks who create these tasty treats. And on this week’s podcast, dining editor Ligaya Figueras and AJC contributor and award-winning food and culture writer Wendell Brock will talk about our deep dive into this no-hassle, all-occasions, affordable food that comes in a remarkable array of styles.

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]]> 2348 A chat with ‘Project Runway’ winner and fashion designer Christian Siriano For some Christian Siriano will always be known as the elfin 21-year-old with the punkish haircut, spouting his token “fierce” catchphrase as the winner of the 2008 reality TV phenomenon “Project Runway.” But Siriano, now 36, has far exceeded his pop culture 15 minutes of fame. Named one of Time magazine’s most influential people in 2018, Siriano has proven an incredibly resilient force and his work is the subject of a new exhibition at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film. Felicia Feaster spoke with Siriano recently and she’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 May 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution For some Christian Siriano will always be known as the elfin 21-year-old with the punkish haircut, spouting his token “fierce” catchphrase as the winner of the 2008 reality TV phenomenon “Project Runway.” But Siriano, now 36, has far exceeded his pop culture 15 minutes of fame. Named one of Time magazine’s most influential people in 2018, Siriano has proven an incredibly resilient force and his work is the subject of a new exhibition at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film. Felicia Feaster spoke with Siriano recently and she’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For some Christian Siriano will always be known as the elfin 21-year-old with the punkish haircut, spouting his token “fierce” catchphrase as the winner of the 2008 reality TV phenomenon “Project Runway.” But Siriano, now 36, has far exceeded his pop culture 15 minutes of fame. Named one of Time magazine’s most influential people in 2018, Siriano has proven an incredibly resilient force and his work is the subject of a new exhibition at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film. Felicia Feaster spoke with Siriano recently and she’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast.

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]]> 1584 The Freehand Profit turns sneakers into incredible art Sneakers are everywhere, but they’re usually on our feet. Gary Lockwood, aka Freehand Profit, turns them into incredible art. He deconstructs rare, expensive and classic sneakers into elaborate masks that comment on modern crises like civil unrest, war, and climate change, while paying tribute to the emcees, DJs, graffiti artists, and b-boys who laid the foundation for hip-hop and sneaker culture. Remarkably, the masks retain the markings and style of the original shoes. Featuring more than 30 works borrowed from collectors around the world, "Face Value" at SCAD Fash Museum of Fashion + Film is Lockwood’s first museum exhibition. Felicia Feaster spoke with Lockwood about his fascinating work for this week's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 May 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sneakers are everywhere, but they’re usually on our feet. Gary Lockwood, aka Freehand Profit, turns them into incredible art. He deconstructs rare, expensive and classic sneakers into elaborate masks that comment on modern crises like civil unrest, war, and climate change, while paying tribute to the emcees, DJs, graffiti artists, and b-boys who laid the foundation for hip-hop and sneaker culture. Remarkably, the masks retain the markings and style of the original shoes. Featuring more than 30 works borrowed from collectors around the world, "Face Value" at SCAD Fash Museum of Fashion + Film is Lockwood’s first museum exhibition. Felicia Feaster spoke with Lockwood about his fascinating work for this week's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sneakers are everywhere, but they’re usually on our feet. Gary Lockwood, aka Freehand Profit, turns them into incredible art. He deconstructs rare, expensive and classic sneakers into elaborate masks that comment on modern crises like civil unrest, war, and climate change, while paying tribute to the emcees, DJs, graffiti artists, and b-boys who laid the foundation for hip-hop and sneaker culture. Remarkably, the masks retain the markings and style of the original shoes. Featuring more than 30 works borrowed from collectors around the world, "Face Value" at SCAD Fash Museum of Fashion + Film is Lockwood’s first museum exhibition. Felicia Feaster spoke with Lockwood about his fascinating work for this week's podcast.

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]]> 2255 Atlanta's rising star Zoe Renee talks about her role in “Master” In the new Amazon Studios psychological thriller “Master,” horror becomes a powerful vehicle to express how centuries of racism have infected an elite Northeastern college campus. “Master” continues a tradition established with Jordan Peele’s groundbreaking 2017 psychological horror film “Get Out,” which also used the horror genre to intensify the sense of isolation and terror a Black photographer begins to feel while staying at his white girlfriend’s remote upstate New York family home. Rising star Zoe Renee, raised in Fayetteville, Georgia, brings a complex blend of vulnerability and defiance to her starring role as Jasmine Moore, a freshman who is one of just eight Black students on the predominately white Ancaster College campus that serves as “Master’s” eerie set piece. Felicia Feaster recently spoke with Renee about the film and she’ll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In the new Amazon Studios psychological thriller “Master,” horror becomes a powerful vehicle to express how centuries of racism have infected an elite Northeastern college campus. “Master” continues a tradition established with Jordan Peele’s groundbreaking 2017 psychological horror film “Get Out,” which also used the horror genre to intensify the sense of isolation and terror a Black photographer begins to feel while staying at his white girlfriend’s remote upstate New York family home. Rising star Zoe Renee, raised in Fayetteville, Georgia, brings a complex blend of vulnerability and defiance to her starring role as Jasmine Moore, a freshman who is one of just eight Black students on the predominately white Ancaster College campus that serves as “Master’s” eerie set piece. Felicia Feaster recently spoke with Renee about the film and she’ll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the new Amazon Studios psychological thriller “Master,” horror becomes a powerful vehicle to express how centuries of racism have infected an elite Northeastern college campus.

“Master” continues a tradition established with Jordan Peele’s groundbreaking 2017 psychological horror film “Get Out,” which also used the horror genre to intensify the sense of isolation and terror a Black photographer begins to feel while staying at his white girlfriend’s remote upstate New York family home. Rising star Zoe Renee, raised in Fayetteville, Georgia, brings a complex blend of vulnerability and defiance to her starring role as Jasmine Moore, a freshman who is one of just eight Black students on the predominately white Ancaster College campus that serves as “Master’s” eerie set piece. Felicia Feaster recently spoke with Renee about the film and she’ll bring us that conversation.

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]]> 1870 A conversation with the directors of “Refuge,” which is set in Clarkston The number of film festivals has exploded in the past 10 years. More than 2,000 are staged around the world, dedicated to women directors, Japanese film, hip-hop and countless other themes. As testament to that intense festival growth, this year the 46-year-old Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) received 10,000 entries. Following a hybrid model, this year’s Atlanta Film Festival will return to indoor screenings at the Plaza Theatre and Dad’s Garage, and also feature special outdoor screenings at the Carter Center and the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Viewers can choose to see films virtually or in-person, or a combination of both. On this week's podcast, Felicia Feaster will bring us her conversation with the directors of one of the fest’s films, “Refuge,” which is set in Clarkston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The number of film festivals has exploded in the past 10 years. More than 2,000 are staged around the world, dedicated to women directors, Japanese film, hip-hop and countless other themes. As testament to that intense festival growth, this year the 46-year-old Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) received 10,000 entries. Following a hybrid model, this year’s Atlanta Film Festival will return to indoor screenings at the Plaza Theatre and Dad’s Garage, and also feature special outdoor screenings at the Carter Center and the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Viewers can choose to see films virtually or in-person, or a combination of both. On this week's podcast, Felicia Feaster will bring us her conversation with the directors of one of the fest’s films, “Refuge,” which is set in Clarkston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The number of film festivals has exploded in the past 10 years. More than 2,000 are staged around the world, dedicated to women directors, Japanese film, hip-hop and countless other themes. As testament to that intense festival growth, this year the 46-year-old Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) received 10,000 entries. Following a hybrid model, this year’s Atlanta Film Festival will return to indoor screenings at the Plaza Theatre and Dad’s Garage, and also feature special outdoor screenings at the Carter Center and the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Viewers can choose to see films virtually or in-person, or a combination of both. On this week's podcast, Felicia Feaster will bring us her conversation with the directors of one of the fest’s films, “Refuge,” which is set in Clarkston.

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]]> 2013 A conversation about “And I Must Scream: The Monstrous Expression of Our Global Crises” Plastic bottles, computer parts, buzzing flies circling decay and beaches streaked with acrid black oil register as a new kind of colonialism in the stunning Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University exhibition “And I Must Scream: The Monstrous Expression of Our Global Crises.” It’s a challenging, multifaceted show centered on topics like climate change, political corruption, consumption and the legacy of war and colonialism in Africa. Felicia Feaster recently spoke with the museum’s curator of African art, Amanda H. Hellman, who organized the show and she'll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Plastic bottles, computer parts, buzzing flies circling decay and beaches streaked with acrid black oil register as a new kind of colonialism in the stunning Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University exhibition “And I Must Scream: The Monstrous Expression of Our Global Crises.” It’s a challenging, multifaceted show centered on topics like climate change, political corruption, consumption and the legacy of war and colonialism in Africa. Felicia Feaster recently spoke with the museum’s curator of African art, Amanda H. Hellman, who organized the show and she'll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Plastic bottles, computer parts, buzzing flies circling decay and beaches streaked with acrid black oil register as a new kind of colonialism in the stunning Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University exhibition “And I Must Scream: The Monstrous Expression of Our Global Crises.” It’s a challenging, multifaceted show centered on topics like climate change, political corruption, consumption and the legacy of war and colonialism in Africa. Felicia Feaster recently spoke with the museum’s curator of African art, Amanda H. Hellman, who organized the show and she'll bring us that conversation.

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]]> 2023 Pulitzer Prize winning author Alice Walker talks about “Gathering Blossoms Under Fire" “Gathering Blossoms Under Fire,” a 500-page digest of novelist Alice Walker’s edited journals, is set to be published April 12. It was edited by author, college professor and former Atlanta Journal-Constitution editor Valerie Boyd, whose 2004 biography of Zora Neale Hurston, “Wrapped in Rainbows,” earned Walker’s admiration and trust. They worked together for years. Then two months before Walker’s journals were set to be published, Boyd died of pancreatic cancer, a disease she had been quietly fighting since 2018. For this week's podcast, Bo Emerson recently spoke with the Pulitzer Prize winning author about the journals and about working with Boyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Gathering Blossoms Under Fire,” a 500-page digest of novelist Alice Walker’s edited journals, is set to be published April 12. It was edited by author, college professor and former Atlanta Journal-Constitution editor Valerie Boyd, whose 2004 biography of Zora Neale Hurston, “Wrapped in Rainbows,” earned Walker’s admiration and trust. They worked together for years. Then two months before Walker’s journals were set to be published, Boyd died of pancreatic cancer, a disease she had been quietly fighting since 2018. For this week's podcast, Bo Emerson recently spoke with the Pulitzer Prize winning author about the journals and about working with Boyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Gathering Blossoms Under Fire,” a 500-page digest of novelist Alice Walker’s edited journals, is set to be published April 12. It was edited by author, college professor and former Atlanta Journal-Constitution editor Valerie Boyd, whose 2004 biography of Zora Neale Hurston, “Wrapped in Rainbows,” earned Walker’s admiration and trust. They worked together for years. Then two months before Walker’s journals were set to be published, Boyd died of pancreatic cancer, a disease she had been quietly fighting since 2018. For this week's podcast, Bo Emerson recently spoke with the Pulitzer Prize winning author about the journals and about working with Boyd.

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]]> 2970 Jeff Foxworthy talks about his Nextflix special “The Good Old Days” You won’t hear a single “you might be a redneck” joke on Jeff Foxworthy’s first solo stand-up special since 1998. And you’ll only see it on a ser ice that didn’t even exist at the time, Netflix. The long-time Atlanta resident’s “The Good Old Days” special covers a broad array of relatable material such as aging parents, erectile dysfunction ads, the difficulty remembering passwords and overpacking for vacations. For this week’s podcast, Rodney Ho spoke with Foxworthy about the special, his connection to the Fox Theatre and his recent move to Brookhaven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution You won’t hear a single “you might be a redneck” joke on Jeff Foxworthy’s first solo stand-up special since 1998. And you’ll only see it on a ser ice that didn’t even exist at the time, Netflix. The long-time Atlanta resident’s “The Good Old Days” special covers a broad array of relatable material such as aging parents, erectile dysfunction ads, the difficulty remembering passwords and overpacking for vacations. For this week’s podcast, Rodney Ho spoke with Foxworthy about the special, his connection to the Fox Theatre and his recent move to Brookhaven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices You won’t hear a single “you might be a redneck” joke on Jeff Foxworthy’s first solo stand-up special since 1998. And you’ll only see it on a ser ice that didn’t even exist at the time, Netflix. The long-time Atlanta resident’s “The Good Old Days” special covers a broad array of relatable material such as aging parents, erectile dysfunction ads, the difficulty remembering passwords and overpacking for vacations. For this week’s podcast, Rodney Ho spoke with Foxworthy about the special, his connection to the Fox Theatre and his recent move to Brookhaven.

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]]> 2361 The Atlanta-Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race will be back After two years of being run under less than ideal conditions due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, The Atlanta-Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race will be back to standard procedures for 2022. Registration for the event is now open and continues through March 31. The AJC’s Ken Sugiura spoke with Atlanta Track Club executive director Rich Kenah about the challenges of the two previous events and what we can expect as it returns to business as usual on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution After two years of being run under less than ideal conditions due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, The Atlanta-Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race will be back to standard procedures for 2022. Registration for the event is now open and continues through March 31. The AJC’s Ken Sugiura spoke with Atlanta Track Club executive director Rich Kenah about the challenges of the two previous events and what we can expect as it returns to business as usual on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After two years of being run under less than ideal conditions due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, The Atlanta-Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race will be back to standard procedures for 2022. Registration for the event is now open and continues through March 31. The AJC’s Ken Sugiura spoke with Atlanta Track Club executive director Rich Kenah about the challenges of the two previous events and what we can expect as it returns to business as usual on this week’s podcast.

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]]> 2552 The future of the Plaza Theatre on Ponce Located in the Briarcliff Plaza shopping center, now branded Plaza on Ponce, the Plaza Theatre is the only independently owned movie theater remaining inside the Perimeter and the longest continuously operating one of its kind in Atlanta. Christopher Escobar, 35, purchased the Plaza in 2017 and recently signed a 25-year lease with Asana Partners, who bought the shopping center five years ago. Despite the societal challenges working against him — the rise of streaming, the pandemic, fancy multiplexes — he sees a pathway to make the Plaza even more of a neighborhood magnet, a community hub, a gathering spot. And he has big plans. Rodney Ho spoke with Escobar about those plans and the future of the Plaza Theatre for this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Located in the Briarcliff Plaza shopping center, now branded Plaza on Ponce, the Plaza Theatre is the only independently owned movie theater remaining inside the Perimeter and the longest continuously operating one of its kind in Atlanta. Christopher Escobar, 35, purchased the Plaza in 2017 and recently signed a 25-year lease with Asana Partners, who bought the shopping center five years ago. Despite the societal challenges working against him — the rise of streaming, the pandemic, fancy multiplexes — he sees a pathway to make the Plaza even more of a neighborhood magnet, a community hub, a gathering spot. And he has big plans. Rodney Ho spoke with Escobar about those plans and the future of the Plaza Theatre for this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Located in the Briarcliff Plaza shopping center, now branded Plaza on Ponce, the Plaza Theatre is the only independently owned movie theater remaining inside the Perimeter and the longest continuously operating one of its kind in Atlanta. Christopher Escobar, 35, purchased the Plaza in 2017 and recently signed a 25-year lease with Asana Partners, who bought the shopping center five years ago. Despite the societal challenges working against him — the rise of streaming, the pandemic, fancy multiplexes — he sees a pathway to make the Plaza even more of a neighborhood magnet, a community hub, a gathering spot. And he has big plans. Rodney Ho spoke with Escobar about those plans and the future of the Plaza Theatre for this week’s podcast.

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]]> 2402 The Fandemic Tour fan convention is coming to Atlanta The Fandemic Tour fan convention is coming to Atlanta March 18-20 at the Georgia World Congress Center. The focus of the weekend is on “The Walking Dead,” which has been filming here in Georgia for quite a while now. “Walking Dead” stars including Norman Reedus and Jeffrey Dean Morgan will be on hand, but so will non-”Walking Dead” stars like Sebastian Stan and Backstreet Boy Nick Carter. Rodney Ho recently spoke with organizers about the convention and he’ll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Fandemic Tour fan convention is coming to Atlanta March 18-20 at the Georgia World Congress Center. The focus of the weekend is on “The Walking Dead,” which has been filming here in Georgia for quite a while now. “Walking Dead” stars including Norman Reedus and Jeffrey Dean Morgan will be on hand, but so will non-”Walking Dead” stars like Sebastian Stan and Backstreet Boy Nick Carter. Rodney Ho recently spoke with organizers about the convention and he’ll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Fandemic Tour fan convention is coming to Atlanta March 18-20 at the Georgia World Congress Center. The focus of the weekend is on “The Walking Dead,” which has been filming here in Georgia for quite a while now. “Walking Dead” stars including Norman Reedus and Jeffrey Dean Morgan will be on hand, but so will non-”Walking Dead” stars like Sebastian Stan and Backstreet Boy Nick Carter. Rodney Ho recently spoke with organizers about the convention and he’ll bring us that conversation.

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]]> 2075 Cartersville's new Savoy Automobile Museum Cartersville may not be the first place you think of visiting for a weekend road trip but it certainly should if you’re into cars, local history, art or science. Nestled between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Cartersville has been dubbed Georgia’s “Museum City.” It’s home to Georgia Museums Inc., a nonprofit that operates the Bartow History Museum, Booth Western Art Museum, Tellus Science Museum and the recently opened Savoy Automobile Museum. Phil Hudson spoke with Tom Shinall at the museum and he’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cartersville may not be the first place you think of visiting for a weekend road trip but it certainly should if you’re into cars, local history, art or science. Nestled between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Cartersville has been dubbed Georgia’s “Museum City.” It’s home to Georgia Museums Inc., a nonprofit that operates the Bartow History Museum, Booth Western Art Museum, Tellus Science Museum and the recently opened Savoy Automobile Museum. Phil Hudson spoke with Tom Shinall at the museum and he’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Cartersville may not be the first place you think of visiting for a weekend road trip but it certainly should if you’re into cars, local history, art or science. Nestled between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Cartersville has been dubbed Georgia’s “Museum City.” It’s home to Georgia Museums Inc., a nonprofit that operates the Bartow History Museum, Booth Western Art Museum, Tellus Science Museum and the recently opened Savoy Automobile Museum. Phil Hudson spoke with Tom Shinall at the museum and he’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast.

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]]> 2191 Interview with pro wrestlers Nyla Rose and Mark Henry The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Ben Brasch asserts that America’s premiere storyteller is the Black professional wrestler. They communicate quintessential stories through not only acting, but with their bodies, performing amazing athletic feats. He talked to some of the industry’s best African American wrestlers about what it’s like to be pioneers in their field and what they’ve brought to the art form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Ben Brasch asserts that America’s premiere storyteller is the Black professional wrestler. They communicate quintessential stories through not only acting, but with their bodies, performing amazing athletic feats. He talked to some of the industry’s best African American wrestlers about what it’s like to be pioneers in their field and what they’ve brought to the art form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Ben Brasch asserts that America’s premiere storyteller is the Black professional wrestler. They communicate quintessential stories through not only acting, but with their bodies, performing amazing athletic feats. He talked to some of the industry’s best African American wrestlers about what it’s like to be pioneers in their field and what they’ve brought to the art form.

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]]> 2720 "Exploring with Nug": Bo Emerson speaks with Jeremy Sides Acworth’s Jeremy Sides, a former Navy man and father of two, is an entrepreneur and a metal-detecting hobbyist, who started out searching for Civil War relics in the woods and creeks. His fondness for finding gold nuggets earned him the nickname “Nug,” and he began documenting his exploits on his YouTube channel, Exploring with Nug. His career took a dramatic turn in November when he scanned the creeks around Sparta, Tennessee, and found a submerged Pontiac with two teenagers inside. They were Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster, missing since April 3, 2000. Since then, Sides has become part of a growing group of freelance sleuths seeking out mysteries and posting their exploits online. The AJC’s Bo Emerson recently spoke with Sides about his work for this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Acworth’s Jeremy Sides, a former Navy man and father of two, is an entrepreneur and a metal-detecting hobbyist, who started out searching for Civil War relics in the woods and creeks. His fondness for finding gold nuggets earned him the nickname “Nug,” and he began documenting his exploits on his YouTube channel, Exploring with Nug. His career took a dramatic turn in November when he scanned the creeks around Sparta, Tennessee, and found a submerged Pontiac with two teenagers inside. They were Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster, missing since April 3, 2000. Since then, Sides has become part of a growing group of freelance sleuths seeking out mysteries and posting their exploits online. The AJC’s Bo Emerson recently spoke with Sides about his work for this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Acworth’s Jeremy Sides, a former Navy man and father of two, is an entrepreneur and a metal-detecting hobbyist, who started out searching for Civil War relics in the woods and creeks. His fondness for finding gold nuggets earned him the nickname “Nug,” and he began documenting his exploits on his YouTube channel, Exploring with Nug. His career took a dramatic turn in November when he scanned the creeks around Sparta, Tennessee, and found a submerged Pontiac with two teenagers inside. They were Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster, missing since April 3, 2000. Since then, Sides has become part of a growing group of freelance sleuths seeking out mysteries and posting their exploits online. The AJC’s Bo Emerson recently spoke with Sides about his work for this week’s podcast.

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]]> 1831 Drs. Terrence Ferguson and Vernard Hodges talk about their show “Critter Fixers: Country Vets.” Drs. Terrence Ferguson and Vernard Hodges graduated from Fort Valley State University and then attended veterinary school at Tuskegee University. Those are two of only four historically Black universities — with Delaware State University and Florida A&M — to offer a degree in veterinary medicine, and Tuskegee is the only one to offer a doctorate. The two opened Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital in 1999, and now have their own show, “Critter Fixers: Country Vets.” Season 3 will premiere on Nat Geo Wild at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 26, and you can watch the first two seasons on Disney+ (look for the Nat Geo Wild tab). The AJC’s Nancy Clanton recently spoke with the vets about their work and she’ll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Drs. Terrence Ferguson and Vernard Hodges graduated from Fort Valley State University and then attended veterinary school at Tuskegee University. Those are two of only four historically Black universities — with Delaware State University and Florida A&M — to offer a degree in veterinary medicine, and Tuskegee is the only one to offer a doctorate. The two opened Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital in 1999, and now have their own show, “Critter Fixers: Country Vets.” Season 3 will premiere on Nat Geo Wild at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 26, and you can watch the first two seasons on Disney+ (look for the Nat Geo Wild tab). The AJC’s Nancy Clanton recently spoke with the vets about their work and she’ll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Drs. Terrence Ferguson and Vernard Hodges graduated from Fort Valley State University and then attended veterinary school at Tuskegee University. Those are two of only four historically Black universities — with Delaware State University and Florida A&M — to offer a degree in veterinary medicine, and Tuskegee is the only one to offer a doctorate. The two opened Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital in 1999, and now have their own show, “Critter Fixers: Country Vets.” Season 3 will premiere on Nat Geo Wild at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 26, and you can watch the first two seasons on Disney+ (look for the Nat Geo Wild tab). The AJC’s Nancy Clanton recently spoke with the vets about their work and she’ll bring us that conversation.

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]]> 2908 Felicia Feaster talks with Atlanta artist Constance Thalken This week, we’ll hear from longtime Atlanta artist and educator Constance Thalken, a retired professor emerita at Georgia State University, who offers a personal take on the darker side of development in her solo show at Whitespace Gallery. The show is divided into two bodies of work in two separate spaces. The main exhibition, “Exit Wounds,” is centered on the disruption of development in Thalken’s Decatur neighborhood. And in the smaller cellar space close to the main gallery, Thalken’s work continues in “Between Worlds” where she photographs a hornet’s nest with the kind of granular detail that suggests a scientist studying a specimen under a microscope. Felicia Feaster talked with Thalken about the work and the inspiration behind it for week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we’ll hear from longtime Atlanta artist and educator Constance Thalken, a retired professor emerita at Georgia State University, who offers a personal take on the darker side of development in her solo show at Whitespace Gallery. The show is divided into two bodies of work in two separate spaces. The main exhibition, “Exit Wounds,” is centered on the disruption of development in Thalken’s Decatur neighborhood. And in the smaller cellar space close to the main gallery, Thalken’s work continues in “Between Worlds” where she photographs a hornet’s nest with the kind of granular detail that suggests a scientist studying a specimen under a microscope. Felicia Feaster talked with Thalken about the work and the inspiration behind it for week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we’ll hear from longtime Atlanta artist and educator Constance Thalken, a retired professor emerita at Georgia State University, who offers a personal take on the darker side of development in her solo show at Whitespace Gallery. The show is divided into two bodies of work in two separate spaces. The main exhibition, “Exit Wounds,” is centered on the disruption of development in Thalken’s Decatur neighborhood. And in the smaller cellar space close to the main gallery, Thalken’s work continues in “Between Worlds” where she photographs a hornet’s nest with the kind of granular detail that suggests a scientist studying a specimen under a microscope. Felicia Feaster talked with Thalken about the work and the inspiration behind it for week’s podcast.

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]]> 2027 Bo Emerson talks to blues-rock guitarist Tinsley Ellis For about 40 years Tinsley Ellis has lived his life on the road, either driving to a gig, setting up, performing, tearing down, or driving to the next gig. Ellis made himself legendary as a touring machine, and an icon of the Atlanta blues scene. Then came COVID-19. In March 2020, halfway through a 60-gig jaunt promoting his album “Ice Cream in Hell,” everything fell apart, all the clubs canceled, and Ellis drove home from Northern California in one, long, painful, three-day burst. On this week's podcast, Bo Emerson talks to Ellis about the difficulties of being a touring musician in the pandemic era, returning to the road and his new album “Devil May Care.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution For about 40 years Tinsley Ellis has lived his life on the road, either driving to a gig, setting up, performing, tearing down, or driving to the next gig. Ellis made himself legendary as a touring machine, and an icon of the Atlanta blues scene. Then came COVID-19. In March 2020, halfway through a 60-gig jaunt promoting his album “Ice Cream in Hell,” everything fell apart, all the clubs canceled, and Ellis drove home from Northern California in one, long, painful, three-day burst. On this week's podcast, Bo Emerson talks to Ellis about the difficulties of being a touring musician in the pandemic era, returning to the road and his new album “Devil May Care.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For about 40 years Tinsley Ellis has lived his life on the road, either driving to a gig, setting up, performing, tearing down, or driving to the next gig. Ellis made himself legendary as a touring machine, and an icon of the Atlanta blues scene. Then came COVID-19. In March 2020, halfway through a 60-gig jaunt promoting his album “Ice Cream in Hell,” everything fell apart, all the clubs canceled, and Ellis drove home from Northern California in one, long, painful, three-day burst. On this week's podcast, Bo Emerson talks to Ellis about the difficulties of being a touring musician in the pandemic era, returning to the road and his new album “Devil May Care.”

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]]> 2105 COVID-19 cases among Georgia food service workers *Description*  This week, we’ll revisit how Atlanta’s dining scene is navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Our food and dining editor Ligaya Figueras talks with fellow dining critic Wendell Brock and Southern food writer Hanna Raskin about the Atlanta dining scene amid the new uptick in coronavirus cases. They’ll discuss Raskin’s recent report about COVID-19 cases among Georgia food service workers and other issues affecting local restaurants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution *Description*  This week, we’ll revisit how Atlanta’s dining scene is navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Our food and dining editor Ligaya Figueras talks with fellow dining critic Wendell Brock and Southern food writer Hanna Raskin about the Atlanta dining scene amid the new uptick in coronavirus cases. They’ll discuss Raskin’s recent report about COVID-19 cases among Georgia food service workers and other issues affecting local restaurants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices *Description* 

This week, we’ll revisit how Atlanta’s dining scene is navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Our food and dining editor Ligaya Figueras talks with fellow dining critic Wendell Brock and Southern food writer Hanna Raskin about the Atlanta dining scene amid the new uptick in coronavirus cases. They’ll discuss Raskin’s recent report about COVID-19 cases among Georgia food service workers and other issues affecting local restaurants.

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]]> 2945 The Obama portraits arrive at the High Museum of Art The Obama portraits arrive in Atlanta this weekend for a run at the High Museum of Art. The portrait tour was unexpected since originally there was no plan for the paintings to leave the Smithsonian after they were unveiled. But the gallery saw its attendance nearly double from 1.2 million visitors to 2.3 million visitors during the first year the paintings were exhibited, and museums across the country asked to host the works. Atlanta is the fourth stop on the exhibit’s five-city tour, which began in the Obamas’ hometown of Chicago last June, before traveling to Brooklyn and Los Angeles. After Atlanta, the portraits go to Houston. On this week’s podcast, we’ll hear about the portraits and the tour from Dorothy Moss, curator of painting and sculpture at the National Portrait Gallery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Obama portraits arrive in Atlanta this weekend for a run at the High Museum of Art. The portrait tour was unexpected since originally there was no plan for the paintings to leave the Smithsonian after they were unveiled. But the gallery saw its attendance nearly double from 1.2 million visitors to 2.3 million visitors during the first year the paintings were exhibited, and museums across the country asked to host the works. Atlanta is the fourth stop on the exhibit’s five-city tour, which began in the Obamas’ hometown of Chicago last June, before traveling to Brooklyn and Los Angeles. After Atlanta, the portraits go to Houston. On this week’s podcast, we’ll hear about the portraits and the tour from Dorothy Moss, curator of painting and sculpture at the National Portrait Gallery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Obama portraits arrive in Atlanta this weekend for a run at the High Museum of Art. The portrait tour was unexpected since originally there was no plan for the paintings to leave the Smithsonian after they were unveiled. But the gallery saw its attendance nearly double from 1.2 million visitors to 2.3 million visitors during the first year the paintings were exhibited, and museums across the country asked to host the works.

Atlanta is the fourth stop on the exhibit’s five-city tour, which began in the Obamas’ hometown of Chicago last June, before traveling to Brooklyn and Los Angeles. After Atlanta, the portraits go to Houston. On this week’s podcast, we’ll hear about the portraits and the tour from Dorothy Moss, curator of painting and sculpture at the National Portrait Gallery.

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]]> 2372 High Museum of Art’s “Picturing the South: 25 Years” This week, we’ll revisit our look at the High Museum of Art’s “Picturing the South: 25 Years,” which is in its final weeks, closing Feb. 6. In 1996, the High began commissioning photographers for an exploration of the South’s rich social and geographic landscape for its “Picturing the South” initiative. Now the High is marking 25 years of “Picturing the South” with a major exhibition that gathers all of those commissions for the first time. Visual arts contributor Felicia Feaster spoke with the museum’s curator of photography, Gregory Harris, and she’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we’ll revisit our look at the High Museum of Art’s “Picturing the South: 25 Years,” which is in its final weeks, closing Feb. 6. In 1996, the High began commissioning photographers for an exploration of the South’s rich social and geographic landscape for its “Picturing the South” initiative. Now the High is marking 25 years of “Picturing the South” with a major exhibition that gathers all of those commissions for the first time. Visual arts contributor Felicia Feaster spoke with the museum’s curator of photography, Gregory Harris, and she’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we’ll revisit our look at the High Museum of Art’s “Picturing the South: 25 Years,” which is in its final weeks, closing Feb. 6. In 1996, the High began commissioning photographers for an exploration of the South’s rich social and geographic landscape for its “Picturing the South” initiative. Now the High is marking 25 years of “Picturing the South” with a major exhibition that gathers all of those commissions for the first time. Visual arts contributor Felicia Feaster spoke with the museum’s curator of photography, Gregory Harris, and she’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast.

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]]> 2618 Rodney Ho talks with Yacht Rock Revue It all started with a theme night back in 2007, when some local musicians turned a compilation of soft-rock hits into a set list at 10 High in the basement of the Dark Horse Tavern. But nobody on stage had any idea this was the genesis of what would become Yacht Rock Revue, and that 14 years later, seven of the musicians from that 10 High gig (three of whom are named Mark) would play many of those same songs in front of 6,000 cheering fans at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park. It’s truly a phenomenon and Rodney Ho has written about the band and he spoke with some of the band members about their unexpected career for this week’s podcast and he’s here to bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution It all started with a theme night back in 2007, when some local musicians turned a compilation of soft-rock hits into a set list at 10 High in the basement of the Dark Horse Tavern. But nobody on stage had any idea this was the genesis of what would become Yacht Rock Revue, and that 14 years later, seven of the musicians from that 10 High gig (three of whom are named Mark) would play many of those same songs in front of 6,000 cheering fans at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park. It’s truly a phenomenon and Rodney Ho has written about the band and he spoke with some of the band members about their unexpected career for this week’s podcast and he’s here to bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It all started with a theme night back in 2007, when some local musicians turned a compilation of soft-rock hits into a set list at 10 High in the basement of the Dark Horse Tavern. But nobody on stage had any idea this was the genesis of what would become Yacht Rock Revue, and that 14 years later, seven of the musicians from that 10 High gig (three of whom are named Mark) would play many of those same songs in front of 6,000 cheering fans at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park. It’s truly a phenomenon and Rodney Ho has written about the band and he spoke with some of the band members about their unexpected career for this week’s podcast and he’s here to bring us that conversation.

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]]> 2655 Art and film critic Felicia Feaster talks movies This week, we’ll talk movies. Art and film critic Felicia Feaster discusses some of the best films of the year with her son Addison, who studies film and English at college. They agree that director Paul Schrader’s “The Card Counter” is their favorite of the year and were wowed by Joel Coen’s take on Shakespeare’s classic play in the remarkable "The Tragedy of Macbeth." Tune in to hear more of their favorites of 2021 on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we’ll talk movies. Art and film critic Felicia Feaster discusses some of the best films of the year with her son Addison, who studies film and English at college. They agree that director Paul Schrader’s “The Card Counter” is their favorite of the year and were wowed by Joel Coen’s take on Shakespeare’s classic play in the remarkable "The Tragedy of Macbeth." Tune in to hear more of their favorites of 2021 on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we’ll talk movies. Art and film critic Felicia Feaster discusses some of the best films of the year with her son Addison, who studies film and English at college. They agree that director Paul Schrader’s “The Card Counter” is their favorite of the year and were wowed by Joel Coen’s take on Shakespeare’s classic play in the remarkable "The Tragedy of Macbeth." Tune in to hear more of their favorites of 2021 on this week’s podcast.

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]]> 2561 Mondo Video a 1980s-era video rental store This week we’ll hear about a Woodstock man’s unusual hobby. Man caves often feature neon beer signs, autographed sports jerseys mounted on the wall, a big-screen TV and maybe a foosball table or a Ms. Pac-Man machine. But Anthony Sant’Anselmo of Woodstock decided to go a different route in his classic suburban home on a cul-de-sac. Over the past three years, his basement has been transformed into a 1980s-era video rental store he named Mondo Video stocked with 6,000 VHS tapes and side rooms focused on films for kids, sports lovers and food. Rodney Ho spoke with Sant’Anselmo about his basement makeover and he’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week we’ll hear about a Woodstock man’s unusual hobby. Man caves often feature neon beer signs, autographed sports jerseys mounted on the wall, a big-screen TV and maybe a foosball table or a Ms. Pac-Man machine. But Anthony Sant’Anselmo of Woodstock decided to go a different route in his classic suburban home on a cul-de-sac. Over the past three years, his basement has been transformed into a 1980s-era video rental store he named Mondo Video stocked with 6,000 VHS tapes and side rooms focused on films for kids, sports lovers and food. Rodney Ho spoke with Sant’Anselmo about his basement makeover and he’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we’ll hear about a Woodstock man’s unusual hobby. Man caves often feature neon beer signs, autographed sports jerseys mounted on the wall, a big-screen TV and maybe a foosball table or a Ms. Pac-Man machine. But Anthony Sant’Anselmo of Woodstock decided to go a different route in his classic suburban home on a cul-de-sac. Over the past three years, his basement has been transformed into a 1980s-era video rental store he named Mondo Video stocked with 6,000 VHS tapes and side rooms focused on films for kids, sports lovers and food. Rodney Ho spoke with Sant’Anselmo about his basement makeover and he’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast.

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]]> 2152 Interview with Atlanta artist Craig Drennen Atlanta artist Craig Drennen has created a sophisticated contemporary art gallery, highlighting artists from Atlanta and beyond, called The End Project Space in a growing nexus of artist studio spaces and art spaces just south of Atlanta. Drennen, who is involved in several arts organizations in Atlanta and teaches at Georgia State University, has used his gallery space to bring high-caliber art to Atlanta and support the local art economy. As a well-known figure on the Atlanta art scene, Drennen combines intellectual chops with an incredible sense of humor and generosity rooted in his West Virginia upbringing where hard work, an obsession with books and parents who nurtured his creativity were formative. Felicia Feaster spoke with Drennen and she’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta artist Craig Drennen has created a sophisticated contemporary art gallery, highlighting artists from Atlanta and beyond, called The End Project Space in a growing nexus of artist studio spaces and art spaces just south of Atlanta. Drennen, who is involved in several arts organizations in Atlanta and teaches at Georgia State University, has used his gallery space to bring high-caliber art to Atlanta and support the local art economy. As a well-known figure on the Atlanta art scene, Drennen combines intellectual chops with an incredible sense of humor and generosity rooted in his West Virginia upbringing where hard work, an obsession with books and parents who nurtured his creativity were formative. Felicia Feaster spoke with Drennen and she’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Atlanta artist Craig Drennen has created a sophisticated contemporary art gallery, highlighting artists from Atlanta and beyond, called The End Project Space in a growing nexus of artist studio spaces and art spaces just south of Atlanta. Drennen, who is involved in several arts organizations in Atlanta and teaches at Georgia State University, has used his gallery space to bring high-caliber art to Atlanta and support the local art economy. As a well-known figure on the Atlanta art scene, Drennen combines intellectual chops with an incredible sense of humor and generosity rooted in his West Virginia upbringing where hard work, an obsession with books and parents who nurtured his creativity were formative. Felicia Feaster spoke with Drennen and she’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast.

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]]> 3436 Priscilla, Macy’s Pink Pig is retiring This week, we’re going to talk about an Atlanta institution that’s no longer with us. Priscilla, Macy’s Pink Pig, had been a holiday tradition in Atlanta for more than 50 years. Macy’s announced back in September that 2019 was the attraction’s last year. After taking 2020 off because of the coronavirus pandemic, Priscilla is retiring. It was a rite of passage for many youngsters. It started in downtown in 1953 as a monorail along the ceiling of Rich’s department store. In 2003, it moved to Lenox Square. And though it’s gone now, the memories remain and we found a few folks to talk about what the Pink Pig meant to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we’re going to talk about an Atlanta institution that’s no longer with us. Priscilla, Macy’s Pink Pig, had been a holiday tradition in Atlanta for more than 50 years. Macy’s announced back in September that 2019 was the attraction’s last year. After taking 2020 off because of the coronavirus pandemic, Priscilla is retiring. It was a rite of passage for many youngsters. It started in downtown in 1953 as a monorail along the ceiling of Rich’s department store. In 2003, it moved to Lenox Square. And though it’s gone now, the memories remain and we found a few folks to talk about what the Pink Pig meant to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we’re going to talk about an Atlanta institution that’s no longer with us. Priscilla, Macy’s Pink Pig, had been a holiday tradition in Atlanta for more than 50 years. Macy’s announced back in September that 2019 was the attraction’s last year. After taking 2020 off because of the coronavirus pandemic, Priscilla is retiring. It was a rite of passage for many youngsters. It started in downtown in 1953 as a monorail along the ceiling of Rich’s department store. In 2003, it moved to Lenox Square. And though it’s gone now, the memories remain and we found a few folks to talk about what the Pink Pig meant to them.

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]]> 1870 Rosalind Bentley speaks with Jeanine Michna-Bales about “Standing Together" While working on her photo essay about the Underground Railroad, Jeanine Michna-Bales became intrigued by the seminal role the anti-slavery movement played in the birth of the women’s suffrage effort here in the United States. Through her research, she became captivated by the work of Inez Milholland. Milholland was in her early 30s when she became one of the most visible and electrifying advocates for women’s right to vote. Through newspaper clippings, letters from Milholland to her husband, and other documents, Michna-Bales set out on a three-year quest to recreate Milholland’s last campaign for women’s suffrage using friends, volunteers, rented venues and costumes. Photographs from “Standing Together: Inez Milholland’s Final Campaign for Women’s Suffrage” are now on view at the Arnika Dawkins Gallery. Rosalind Bentley spoke with Michna-Bales about “Standing Together" and she brings us that conversation on this week's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution While working on her photo essay about the Underground Railroad, Jeanine Michna-Bales became intrigued by the seminal role the anti-slavery movement played in the birth of the women’s suffrage effort here in the United States. Through her research, she became captivated by the work of Inez Milholland. Milholland was in her early 30s when she became one of the most visible and electrifying advocates for women’s right to vote. Through newspaper clippings, letters from Milholland to her husband, and other documents, Michna-Bales set out on a three-year quest to recreate Milholland’s last campaign for women’s suffrage using friends, volunteers, rented venues and costumes. Photographs from “Standing Together: Inez Milholland’s Final Campaign for Women’s Suffrage” are now on view at the Arnika Dawkins Gallery. Rosalind Bentley spoke with Michna-Bales about “Standing Together" and she brings us that conversation on this week's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices While working on her photo essay about the Underground Railroad, Jeanine Michna-Bales became intrigued by the seminal role the anti-slavery movement played in the birth of the women’s suffrage effort here in the United States. Through her research, she became captivated by the work of Inez Milholland. Milholland was in her early 30s when she became one of the most visible and electrifying advocates for women’s right to vote. Through newspaper clippings, letters from Milholland to her husband, and other documents, Michna-Bales set out on a three-year quest to recreate Milholland’s last campaign for women’s suffrage using friends, volunteers, rented venues and costumes. Photographs from “Standing Together: Inez Milholland’s Final Campaign for Women’s Suffrage” are now on view at the Arnika Dawkins Gallery. Rosalind Bentley spoke with Michna-Bales about “Standing Together" and she brings us that conversation on this week's podcast.

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]]> 3654 AJC’s weekly dining reviews are back After 20 months, the AJC’s weekly dining reviews are back and our dining editor Ligaya Figueras and contributor Wendell Brock will join us to talk about what that means and what readers can expect. Reviews were suspended due to COVID-19 safety concerns and the economic impact of the pandemic on the food-service industry. For the most part, the critiques remain the same, with one exception: no stars for now. Reviews will also address COVID-19 health and safety practices, when appropriate. In addition, coverage may include reviews of nontraditional food-service concepts, including pop-ups in residence, that reflect today’s dining landscape. We'll hear the dining team's conversation and go behind the scenes of our restaurant reviews on this week's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution After 20 months, the AJC’s weekly dining reviews are back and our dining editor Ligaya Figueras and contributor Wendell Brock will join us to talk about what that means and what readers can expect. Reviews were suspended due to COVID-19 safety concerns and the economic impact of the pandemic on the food-service industry. For the most part, the critiques remain the same, with one exception: no stars for now. Reviews will also address COVID-19 health and safety practices, when appropriate. In addition, coverage may include reviews of nontraditional food-service concepts, including pop-ups in residence, that reflect today’s dining landscape. We'll hear the dining team's conversation and go behind the scenes of our restaurant reviews on this week's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After 20 months, the AJC’s weekly dining reviews are back and our dining editor Ligaya Figueras and contributor Wendell Brock will join us to talk about what that means and what readers can expect. Reviews were suspended due to COVID-19 safety concerns and the economic impact of the pandemic on the food-service industry. For the most part, the critiques remain the same, with one exception: no stars for now. Reviews will also address COVID-19 health and safety practices, when appropriate. In addition, coverage may include reviews of nontraditional food-service concepts, including pop-ups in residence, that reflect today’s dining landscape. We'll hear the dining team's conversation and go behind the scenes of our restaurant reviews on this week's podcast.

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]]> 2606 The High museum’s 25 years of “Picturing the South” In 1996, the High began commissioning photographers for an exploration of the South’s rich social and geographic landscape for its “Picturing the South” initiative. Now the High is marking 25 years of “Picturing the South” with a major exhibition that gathers all of those commissions for the first time. Visual arts contributor Felicia Feaster spoke with the museum’s curator of photography, Gregory Harris, and she’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In 1996, the High began commissioning photographers for an exploration of the South’s rich social and geographic landscape for its “Picturing the South” initiative. Now the High is marking 25 years of “Picturing the South” with a major exhibition that gathers all of those commissions for the first time. Visual arts contributor Felicia Feaster spoke with the museum’s curator of photography, Gregory Harris, and she’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In 1996, the High began commissioning photographers for an exploration of the South’s rich social and geographic landscape for its “Picturing the South” initiative. Now the High is marking 25 years of “Picturing the South” with a major exhibition that gathers all of those commissions for the first time. Visual arts contributor Felicia Feaster spoke with the museum’s curator of photography, Gregory Harris, and she’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast.

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]]> 2555 Chuck Leavell on The Rolling Stones and tree-farming As the de facto music director of The Rolling Stones during the last 40 years of touring, Georgia’s Chuck Leavell not only handled keyboard duties, he frequently took charge of the music on stage, as a sort of conductor. In performance he kept in eye contact with the late Charlie Watts, since any signal by the music director has to be telegraphed by the drummer. They had a unique relationship and the loss of the legendary drummer hit him hard. But the show goes on and The Rolling Stones, and Leavell, will be performing at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 11. Bo Emerson spoke with Leavell about the Stones and about his tree-farming life just outside of Macon and he’ll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution As the de facto music director of The Rolling Stones during the last 40 years of touring, Georgia’s Chuck Leavell not only handled keyboard duties, he frequently took charge of the music on stage, as a sort of conductor. In performance he kept in eye contact with the late Charlie Watts, since any signal by the music director has to be telegraphed by the drummer. They had a unique relationship and the loss of the legendary drummer hit him hard. But the show goes on and The Rolling Stones, and Leavell, will be performing at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 11. Bo Emerson spoke with Leavell about the Stones and about his tree-farming life just outside of Macon and he’ll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As the de facto music director of The Rolling Stones during the last 40 years of touring, Georgia’s Chuck Leavell not only handled keyboard duties, he frequently took charge of the music on stage, as a sort of conductor. In performance he kept in eye contact with the late Charlie Watts, since any signal by the music director has to be telegraphed by the drummer. They had a unique relationship and the loss of the legendary drummer hit him hard. But the show goes on and The Rolling Stones, and Leavell, will be performing at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 11. Bo Emerson spoke with Leavell about the Stones and about his tree-farming life just outside of Macon and he’ll bring us that conversation.

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]]> 2609 Rodney Ho interviews HLN's Robin Meade Turn on HLN any time between 11 a.m. and 6 a.m. and it’s a steady dose of true crime, mostly repeats of “Forensic Files.” But every weekday between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. is a five-hour news block hosted by Robin Meade, a chipper Ohio native who recently celebrated 20 years on the air. Her on-air start date at HLN was certainly memorable: 9/11. But she overcame that emotionally taxing beginning to shape the show over time in her image: bright, breezy, vibrant and no nonsense. Rodney Ho recently spoke with Meade about her career and he’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Turn on HLN any time between 11 a.m. and 6 a.m. and it’s a steady dose of true crime, mostly repeats of “Forensic Files.” But every weekday between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. is a five-hour news block hosted by Robin Meade, a chipper Ohio native who recently celebrated 20 years on the air. Her on-air start date at HLN was certainly memorable: 9/11. But she overcame that emotionally taxing beginning to shape the show over time in her image: bright, breezy, vibrant and no nonsense. Rodney Ho recently spoke with Meade about her career and he’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Turn on HLN any time between 11 a.m. and 6 a.m. and it’s a steady dose of true crime, mostly repeats of “Forensic Files.” But every weekday between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. is a five-hour news block hosted by Robin Meade, a chipper Ohio native who recently celebrated 20 years on the air. Her on-air start date at HLN was certainly memorable: 9/11. But she overcame that emotionally taxing beginning to shape the show over time in her image: bright, breezy, vibrant and no nonsense. Rodney Ho recently spoke with Meade about her career and he’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast.

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]]> 2677 Fall Dining Guide with Ligaya Figueras and Wendell Brock The food choices in Atlanta never have been more varied — or more accessible. Traditional brick-and-mortar restaurants now share the dining landscape with food hall stalls, food trucks, farmers market vendors, pop-up innovators and delivery-only entrepreneurs. The AJC dining team’s Fall Dining Guide sings the praises of current favorite metro Atlanta dishes. You’ll find picks for breakfast, lunch, happy hour, dinner — anytime the craving strikes. On this week’s podcast, dining editor Ligaya Figueras and contributor Wendell Brock will talk about the dishes they’re craving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The food choices in Atlanta never have been more varied — or more accessible. Traditional brick-and-mortar restaurants now share the dining landscape with food hall stalls, food trucks, farmers market vendors, pop-up innovators and delivery-only entrepreneurs. The AJC dining team’s Fall Dining Guide sings the praises of current favorite metro Atlanta dishes. You’ll find picks for breakfast, lunch, happy hour, dinner — anytime the craving strikes. On this week’s podcast, dining editor Ligaya Figueras and contributor Wendell Brock will talk about the dishes they’re craving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The food choices in Atlanta never have been more varied — or more accessible. Traditional brick-and-mortar restaurants now share the dining landscape with food hall stalls, food trucks, farmers market vendors, pop-up innovators and delivery-only entrepreneurs. The AJC dining team’s Fall Dining Guide sings the praises of current favorite metro Atlanta dishes. You’ll find picks for breakfast, lunch, happy hour, dinner — anytime the craving strikes. On this week’s podcast, dining editor Ligaya Figueras and contributor Wendell Brock will talk about the dishes they’re craving.

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]]> 2493 Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway Early on Oct. 16, 2,000 runners will file onto the cleared fifth runway at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to relaunch the Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway. The six-year-old event was canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The airport calls it “one of the flattest — and fastest — courses in metro Atlanta.” As an AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifying event, it offers the opportunity for runners to score a good time, which allows them to be placed in an earlier starting wave for the Peachtree and push for a personal best. Kelly Yamanouchi, who covers Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport for the AJC, recently spoke with John Murphy, who works in airside operations and is handling preparations for the event, and longtime runner and frequent flier Mark Davison, who will be running the 5K on the 5th Runway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Early on Oct. 16, 2,000 runners will file onto the cleared fifth runway at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to relaunch the Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway. The six-year-old event was canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The airport calls it “one of the flattest — and fastest — courses in metro Atlanta.” As an AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifying event, it offers the opportunity for runners to score a good time, which allows them to be placed in an earlier starting wave for the Peachtree and push for a personal best. Kelly Yamanouchi, who covers Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport for the AJC, recently spoke with John Murphy, who works in airside operations and is handling preparations for the event, and longtime runner and frequent flier Mark Davison, who will be running the 5K on the 5th Runway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Early on Oct. 16, 2,000 runners will file onto the cleared fifth runway at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to relaunch the Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway. The six-year-old event was canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The airport calls it “one of the flattest — and fastest — courses in metro Atlanta.” As an AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifying event, it offers the opportunity for runners to score a good time, which allows them to be placed in an earlier starting wave for the Peachtree and push for a personal best. Kelly Yamanouchi, who covers Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport for the AJC, recently spoke with John Murphy, who works in airside operations and is handling preparations for the event, and longtime runner and frequent flier Mark Davison, who will be running the 5K on the 5th Runway.

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]]> 3409 Interview with Atlanta based rock band Algiers Algiers is often described as melding punk aggression with gospel’s soul-searching power, but those are just two of the more prevalent elements in the quartet’s singular sound. It all began back in 2012, though the roots of the band were established much earlier, with the three of the members growing up together in Atlanta. We’ll hear from Franklin James Fisher, Ryan Mahan and Lee Tesche on this week’s podcast, just before their homecoming show this weekend in Atlanta at the EARL on Oct. 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Algiers is often described as melding punk aggression with gospel’s soul-searching power, but those are just two of the more prevalent elements in the quartet’s singular sound. It all began back in 2012, though the roots of the band were established much earlier, with the three of the members growing up together in Atlanta. We’ll hear from Franklin James Fisher, Ryan Mahan and Lee Tesche on this week’s podcast, just before their homecoming show this weekend in Atlanta at the EARL on Oct. 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Algiers is often described as melding punk aggression with gospel’s soul-searching power, but those are just two of the more prevalent elements in the quartet’s singular sound. It all began back in 2012, though the roots of the band were established much earlier, with the three of the members growing up together in Atlanta. We’ll hear from Franklin James Fisher, Ryan Mahan and Lee Tesche on this week’s podcast, just before their homecoming show this weekend in Atlanta at the EARL on Oct. 9.

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]]> 2224 Felicia Feaster talks with artist Jeni Stallings Working artists have had a rough go in the age of COVID-19, but they’re slowly returning to events that will get them back in business. Among those artists is Atlanta’s Jeni Stallings, who will be hosting an Open Studio Event at her new studio in Reynoldstown soon. Felicia Feaster spoke with Stallings about being an artist during the pandemic and the challenges they face and she'll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Working artists have had a rough go in the age of COVID-19, but they’re slowly returning to events that will get them back in business. Among those artists is Atlanta’s Jeni Stallings, who will be hosting an Open Studio Event at her new studio in Reynoldstown soon. Felicia Feaster spoke with Stallings about being an artist during the pandemic and the challenges they face and she'll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Working artists have had a rough go in the age of COVID-19, but they’re slowly returning to events that will get them back in business. Among those artists is Atlanta’s Jeni Stallings, who will be hosting an Open Studio Event at her new studio in Reynoldstown soon. Felicia Feaster spoke with Stallings about being an artist during the pandemic and the challenges they face and she'll bring us that conversation.

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]]> 2051 Interview with Buckhead-based filmmaker Frederick Taylor Buckhead-based filmmaker Frederick Taylor is very busy. He screened one of his films at the Cannes Film Festival this summer, and he’ll have films showing at both the Out on Film festival in Atlanta and the North Georgia Film Festival this fall. And he’s still working on more new projects. Felicia Feaster spoke with Taylor recently and she’ll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Buckhead-based filmmaker Frederick Taylor is very busy. He screened one of his films at the Cannes Film Festival this summer, and he’ll have films showing at both the Out on Film festival in Atlanta and the North Georgia Film Festival this fall. And he’s still working on more new projects. Felicia Feaster spoke with Taylor recently and she’ll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Buckhead-based filmmaker Frederick Taylor is very busy. He screened one of his films at the Cannes Film Festival this summer, and he’ll have films showing at both the Out on Film festival in Atlanta and the North Georgia Film Festival this fall. And he’s still working on more new projects. Felicia Feaster spoke with Taylor recently and she’ll bring us that conversation.

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]]> 3104 Interview with Carl Herder Director of American Institute of Stuttering Joseph Ferguson, host of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution In Context, Spoke to Carl Herder. Carl is The Atlanta Director for the American Institute of Stuttering. During their conversation, Carl speaks about the institute’s approach to speech therapy, accessibility, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Joseph Ferguson, host of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution In Context, Spoke to Carl Herder. Carl is The Atlanta Director for the American Institute of Stuttering. During their conversation, Carl speaks about the institute’s approach to speech therapy, accessibility, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Joseph Ferguson, host of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution In Context, Spoke to Carl Herder. Carl is The Atlanta Director for the American Institute of Stuttering. During their conversation, Carl speaks about the institute’s approach to speech therapy, accessibility, and so much more.

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]]> 2517 Bo Emerson speaks with Jennifer K.N. Heinmiller about the “Dictionary of Southern Appalachian English” When Jennifer K.N. Heinmiller inherited the million-word project that would become the “Dictionary of Southern Appalachian English,” its principal author had blown past several deadlines, lost his publisher and then died. The dictionary was a unique but expensive undertaking. It represented 85 years of research that would eventually produce a 1,225-page volume weighing about 12 pounds. Bo Emerson spoke with Heinmiller about the dictionary and he’ll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution When Jennifer K.N. Heinmiller inherited the million-word project that would become the “Dictionary of Southern Appalachian English,” its principal author had blown past several deadlines, lost his publisher and then died. The dictionary was a unique but expensive undertaking. It represented 85 years of research that would eventually produce a 1,225-page volume weighing about 12 pounds. Bo Emerson spoke with Heinmiller about the dictionary and he’ll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When Jennifer K.N. Heinmiller inherited the million-word project that would become the “Dictionary of Southern Appalachian English,” its principal author had blown past several deadlines, lost his publisher and then died. The dictionary was a unique but expensive undertaking. It represented 85 years of research that would eventually produce a 1,225-page volume weighing about 12 pounds. Bo Emerson spoke with Heinmiller about the dictionary and he’ll bring us that conversation.

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]]> 2104 “Darlin’ Cory,” a new musical from Phillip DePoy and Kristian Bush This week, we’ll talk about the Alliance Theatre’s season premiere. Live theater has been one of the major casualties of the pandemic, but this fall, many local companies are venturing back into live productions with audiences in attendance. The Alliance Theatre will be among them, kicking things off with “Darlin’ Cory,” an Appalachian-set new musical from the local team of playwright Phillip DePoy and musician Kristian Bush. Bo Emerson spoke with the creators recently about the show and he’ll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we’ll talk about the Alliance Theatre’s season premiere. Live theater has been one of the major casualties of the pandemic, but this fall, many local companies are venturing back into live productions with audiences in attendance. The Alliance Theatre will be among them, kicking things off with “Darlin’ Cory,” an Appalachian-set new musical from the local team of playwright Phillip DePoy and musician Kristian Bush. Bo Emerson spoke with the creators recently about the show and he’ll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we’ll talk about the Alliance Theatre’s season premiere. Live theater has been one of the major casualties of the pandemic, but this fall, many local companies are venturing back into live productions with audiences in attendance. The Alliance Theatre will be among them, kicking things off with “Darlin’ Cory,” an Appalachian-set new musical from the local team of playwright Phillip DePoy and musician Kristian Bush. Bo Emerson spoke with the creators recently about the show and he’ll bring us that conversation.

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]]> 2835 AJC’s dining editor Ligaya Figueras and contributor Wendell Brock This week, we’ll hear from the AJC’s dining editor Ligaya Figueras and contributor Wendell Brock. Our dining team will be talking about some of the interesting things that are happening in Atlanta’s dining scene and how that’s affecting the AJC’s dining coverage. And, if you love tacos (and who doesn’t?), you won’t want to miss this week’s episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we’ll hear from the AJC’s dining editor Ligaya Figueras and contributor Wendell Brock. Our dining team will be talking about some of the interesting things that are happening in Atlanta’s dining scene and how that’s affecting the AJC’s dining coverage. And, if you love tacos (and who doesn’t?), you won’t want to miss this week’s episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we’ll hear from the AJC’s dining editor Ligaya Figueras and contributor Wendell Brock. Our dining team will be talking about some of the interesting things that are happening in Atlanta’s dining scene and how that’s affecting the AJC’s dining coverage. And, if you love tacos (and who doesn’t?), you won’t want to miss this week’s episode.

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]]> 2765 Interview with David Bruckner Former Atlantan David Bruckner’s second feature film, “The Night House” was picked up by Searchlight Pictures for a reported $12 million after its January 2020 Sundance Film Festival world premiere. At its center is a smart, determined schoolteacher whose architect husband has checked out of a seemingly happy marriage by committing suicide. Now she suspects that her husband is contacting her from beyond the grave. Alone in the remote lake house, the woman tries to solve the mystery of her dead husband’s secret life. Freelance writer Felicia Feaster spoke with Bruckner about the film and she’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Former Atlantan David Bruckner’s second feature film, “The Night House” was picked up by Searchlight Pictures for a reported $12 million after its January 2020 Sundance Film Festival world premiere. At its center is a smart, determined schoolteacher whose architect husband has checked out of a seemingly happy marriage by committing suicide. Now she suspects that her husband is contacting her from beyond the grave. Alone in the remote lake house, the woman tries to solve the mystery of her dead husband’s secret life. Freelance writer Felicia Feaster spoke with Bruckner about the film and she’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former Atlantan David Bruckner’s second feature film, “The Night House” was picked up by Searchlight Pictures for a reported $12 million after its January 2020 Sundance Film Festival world premiere. At its center is a smart, determined schoolteacher whose architect husband has checked out of a seemingly happy marriage by committing suicide. Now she suspects that her husband is contacting her from beyond the grave. Alone in the remote lake house, the woman tries to solve the mystery of her dead husband’s secret life. Freelance writer Felicia Feaster spoke with Bruckner about the film and she’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast.

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]]> 1528 Criminal Records celebrates 30 years Criminal Records, located in Little Five Points, is celebrating a milestone this weekend. They’ve been supplying music lovers with CDs, vinyl, comics and more for 30 years. Atlanta is a town that’s rich in record stores, and many of them have been around for a very long time. Criminal’s anniversary puts them in the esteemed company. Find out what keeps them going as Rodney Ho talks with owner Eric Levin about the venerable record shop and what they have planned to mark three decades in business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Criminal Records, located in Little Five Points, is celebrating a milestone this weekend. They’ve been supplying music lovers with CDs, vinyl, comics and more for 30 years. Atlanta is a town that’s rich in record stores, and many of them have been around for a very long time. Criminal’s anniversary puts them in the esteemed company. Find out what keeps them going as Rodney Ho talks with owner Eric Levin about the venerable record shop and what they have planned to mark three decades in business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Criminal Records, located in Little Five Points, is celebrating a milestone this weekend. They’ve been supplying music lovers with CDs, vinyl, comics and more for 30 years. Atlanta is a town that’s rich in record stores, and many of them have been around for a very long time. Criminal’s anniversary puts them in the esteemed company. Find out what keeps them going as Rodney Ho talks with owner Eric Levin about the venerable record shop and what they have planned to mark three decades in business.

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]]> 2955 The Atlanta Dogwood Festival Dogwood blossoms came and went last year, and there was no Atlanta Dogwood Festival to celebrate their arrival. Typically, thousands fill Piedmont Park to shop for sculpture, paintings and jewelry but also to eat and enjoy live entertainment during the three-day showcase each April. But the annual arts and music event was yet another of the city’s signature festivals that was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And again, this April, there were no such festivities. This summer, it’s back. The AJC’s Rosalind Bentley recently spoke with executive director Brian Hill and she’s here to bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Dogwood blossoms came and went last year, and there was no Atlanta Dogwood Festival to celebrate their arrival. Typically, thousands fill Piedmont Park to shop for sculpture, paintings and jewelry but also to eat and enjoy live entertainment during the three-day showcase each April. But the annual arts and music event was yet another of the city’s signature festivals that was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And again, this April, there were no such festivities. This summer, it’s back. The AJC’s Rosalind Bentley recently spoke with executive director Brian Hill and she’s here to bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dogwood blossoms came and went last year, and there was no Atlanta Dogwood Festival to celebrate their arrival. Typically, thousands fill Piedmont Park to shop for sculpture, paintings and jewelry but also to eat and enjoy live entertainment during the three-day showcase each April. But the annual arts and music event was yet another of the city’s signature festivals that was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And again, this April, there were no such festivities. This summer, it’s back. The AJC’s Rosalind Bentley recently spoke with executive director Brian Hill and she’s here to bring us that conversation.

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]]> 1293 Interview with Atlanta photographer Andrew Feiler Hidden all over the South are structures that once powered a renaissance in Black America. Some are modest, two-room clapboard structures. Others are three-story brick buildings. All were built through a unique partnership between white mail-order magnate Julius Rosenwald and Black educator and leader Booker T. Washington. Atlanta photographer Andrew Feiler discovered the story of these structures while working on another project, and was shocked that he hadn’t heard the name Rosenwald before. In 2014 Feiler set out to find and photograph the Rosenwald schools that still stand, and to bring the Rosenwald story into the light. The AJC’s Bo Emerson recently spoke with Feiler about his work and he’ll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Hidden all over the South are structures that once powered a renaissance in Black America. Some are modest, two-room clapboard structures. Others are three-story brick buildings. All were built through a unique partnership between white mail-order magnate Julius Rosenwald and Black educator and leader Booker T. Washington. Atlanta photographer Andrew Feiler discovered the story of these structures while working on another project, and was shocked that he hadn’t heard the name Rosenwald before. In 2014 Feiler set out to find and photograph the Rosenwald schools that still stand, and to bring the Rosenwald story into the light. The AJC’s Bo Emerson recently spoke with Feiler about his work and he’ll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hidden all over the South are structures that once powered a renaissance in Black America. Some are modest, two-room clapboard structures. Others are three-story brick buildings. All were built through a unique partnership between white mail-order magnate Julius Rosenwald and Black educator and leader Booker T. Washington. Atlanta photographer Andrew Feiler discovered the story of these structures while working on another project, and was shocked that he hadn’t heard the name Rosenwald before. In 2014 Feiler set out to find and photograph the Rosenwald schools that still stand, and to bring the Rosenwald story into the light. The AJC’s Bo Emerson recently spoke with Feiler about his work and he’ll bring us that conversation.

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]]> 2273 Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience Entering the digitally-animated “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” is less like walking into a painting and more like stepping into an IMAX fever dream. In a room the size of a railroad barn, painterly trains come and go, filling the interior with images of soft gray smoke. Flowering almond trees shed their petals on the breeze, and reach to the sky, 40 feet above our heads. Painted sailboats float on a bubbling Rhone River, as yellow stars whirl in the blue night sky. Walls melt. Water pools on the ground. This section of the traveling exhibit is the climax of a multi-media experience, with its super-boosted subwoofer sound effects and eye-popping writhing visuals. The show opened in May and will run through Jan. 4, 2022. Bo Emerson visited the immersive exhibit and spoke with some of the folks there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Entering the digitally-animated “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” is less like walking into a painting and more like stepping into an IMAX fever dream. In a room the size of a railroad barn, painterly trains come and go, filling the interior with images of soft gray smoke. Flowering almond trees shed their petals on the breeze, and reach to the sky, 40 feet above our heads. Painted sailboats float on a bubbling Rhone River, as yellow stars whirl in the blue night sky. Walls melt. Water pools on the ground. This section of the traveling exhibit is the climax of a multi-media experience, with its super-boosted subwoofer sound effects and eye-popping writhing visuals. The show opened in May and will run through Jan. 4, 2022. Bo Emerson visited the immersive exhibit and spoke with some of the folks there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Entering the digitally-animated “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” is less like walking into a painting and more like stepping into an IMAX fever dream. In a room the size of a railroad barn, painterly trains come and go, filling the interior with images of soft gray smoke. Flowering almond trees shed their petals on the breeze, and reach to the sky, 40 feet above our heads. Painted sailboats float on a bubbling Rhone River, as yellow stars whirl in the blue night sky. Walls melt. Water pools on the ground. This section of the traveling exhibit is the climax of a multi-media experience, with its super-boosted subwoofer sound effects and eye-popping writhing visuals. The show opened in May and will run through Jan. 4, 2022. Bo Emerson visited the immersive exhibit and spoke with some of the folks there.

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]]> 1629 Interview with Atlanta artist Charly Palmer As the nation reeled from video of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the subsequent protests, Time magazine ran a searing cover image capturing the moment. A painting of a young black girl in silhouette led the double issue, titled “America Must Change.” Atlanta artist Charly Palmer was commissioned by Time’s artistic director to render an image that would capture the seminal episode in the nation’s history. You can see that painting and more of Palmer’s work in a retrospective titled “Departure” at the newly reopened Hammonds House Museum. Rosalind Bentley spoke with Palmer about his work and she’s her to bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:47:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution As the nation reeled from video of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the subsequent protests, Time magazine ran a searing cover image capturing the moment. A painting of a young black girl in silhouette led the double issue, titled “America Must Change.” Atlanta artist Charly Palmer was commissioned by Time’s artistic director to render an image that would capture the seminal episode in the nation’s history. You can see that painting and more of Palmer’s work in a retrospective titled “Departure” at the newly reopened Hammonds House Museum. Rosalind Bentley spoke with Palmer about his work and she’s her to bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As the nation reeled from video of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the subsequent protests, Time magazine ran a searing cover image capturing the moment. A painting of a young black girl in silhouette led the double issue, titled “America Must Change.” Atlanta artist Charly Palmer was commissioned by Time’s artistic director to render an image that would capture the seminal episode in the nation’s history. You can see that painting and more of Palmer’s work in a retrospective titled “Departure” at the newly reopened Hammonds House Museum. Rosalind Bentley spoke with Palmer about his work and she’s her to bring us that conversation.

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]]> 2063 Melissa Ruggieri's interview with producer and songwriter, Jeff Richmond There is so much inherent joy in “Girls5eva.” From the pitch-perfect skewering of ’90s-era pop groups to the goofy charms of the now-foursome who comprise the group, “Girls5eva” is one of the best new shows of 2021. And the glossy sitcom was just renewed for a second season. Check out Melissa Ruggieri's interview with one of the show’s producers and songwriters, Jeff Richmond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution There is so much inherent joy in “Girls5eva.” From the pitch-perfect skewering of ’90s-era pop groups to the goofy charms of the now-foursome who comprise the group, “Girls5eva” is one of the best new shows of 2021. And the glossy sitcom was just renewed for a second season. Check out Melissa Ruggieri's interview with one of the show’s producers and songwriters, Jeff Richmond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There is so much inherent joy in “Girls5eva.” From the pitch-perfect skewering of ’90s-era pop groups to the goofy charms of the now-foursome who comprise the group, “Girls5eva” is one of the best new shows of 2021. And the glossy sitcom was just renewed for a second season. Check out Melissa Ruggieri's interview with one of the show’s producers and songwriters, Jeff Richmond.

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]]> 2358 Interview with Candytopia CEO John Goodman Looking for something sweet to do? Imagine a cross between Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory and a traveling circus. Well, that’s Candytopia. After two years away, the candy-themed, interactive art exhibition is back in Atlanta, bigger and better than ever before. Terry Baddoo visited the exhibition and spoke with CEO John Goodman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Looking for something sweet to do? Imagine a cross between Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory and a traveling circus. Well, that’s Candytopia. After two years away, the candy-themed, interactive art exhibition is back in Atlanta, bigger and better than ever before. Terry Baddoo visited the exhibition and spoke with CEO John Goodman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Looking for something sweet to do? Imagine a cross between Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory and a traveling circus. Well, that’s Candytopia. After two years away, the candy-themed, interactive art exhibition is back in Atlanta, bigger and better than ever before. Terry Baddoo visited the exhibition and spoke with CEO John Goodman.

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]]> 1227 Melissa Ruggieri and Rodney Ho's least favorite songs Sometimes artists are so popular that radio plays their singles and fans buy them because of unyielding devotion, not artistic genius. The diehard fans might love them all, but the rest of us see things a little differently. Melissa Ruggieri and Radio and TV Talk blogger Rodney Ho recently compiled a list of their least favorite songs from some major artists and they’ll join us on this week’s podcast to talk about this very contentious list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sometimes artists are so popular that radio plays their singles and fans buy them because of unyielding devotion, not artistic genius. The diehard fans might love them all, but the rest of us see things a little differently. Melissa Ruggieri and Radio and TV Talk blogger Rodney Ho recently compiled a list of their least favorite songs from some major artists and they’ll join us on this week’s podcast to talk about this very contentious list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sometimes artists are so popular that radio plays their singles and fans buy them because of unyielding devotion, not artistic genius. The diehard fans might love them all, but the rest of us see things a little differently. Melissa Ruggieri and Radio and TV Talk blogger Rodney Ho recently compiled a list of their least favorite songs from some major artists and they’ll join us on this week’s podcast to talk about this very contentious list.

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]]> 3082 Mini-dining guide with Ligaya Figueras and Wendell Brock The AJC’s dining team is taking a look at the changes to Atlanta’s dining landscape with a package they’re calling Restaurant Reset. It includes some of their top picks for patios, to-go cocktails, pop-ups, grocery store-restaurant hybrids and new brunch spots. Dining editor Ligaya Figueras is joined by AJC food and dining contributor and fellow restaurant critic Wendell Brock to talk about the new dining developments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The AJC’s dining team is taking a look at the changes to Atlanta’s dining landscape with a package they’re calling Restaurant Reset. It includes some of their top picks for patios, to-go cocktails, pop-ups, grocery store-restaurant hybrids and new brunch spots. Dining editor Ligaya Figueras is joined by AJC food and dining contributor and fellow restaurant critic Wendell Brock to talk about the new dining developments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The AJC’s dining team is taking a look at the changes to Atlanta’s dining landscape with a package they’re calling Restaurant Reset. It includes some of their top picks for patios, to-go cocktails, pop-ups, grocery store-restaurant hybrids and new brunch spots. Dining editor Ligaya Figueras is joined by AJC food and dining contributor and fellow restaurant critic Wendell Brock to talk about the new dining developments.

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]]> 2021 Lin-Manuel Miranda interview This week, we’ll hear from musical theater and film phenomenon Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda’s “In the Heights” finally makes its way to movie theaters this week, and it will also be available to stream for a limited time on HBO Max. Miranda spoke with the AJC’s Melissa Ruggieri recently about the movie and its long journey from the stage to the screen, and she’ll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we’ll hear from musical theater and film phenomenon Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda’s “In the Heights” finally makes its way to movie theaters this week, and it will also be available to stream for a limited time on HBO Max. Miranda spoke with the AJC’s Melissa Ruggieri recently about the movie and its long journey from the stage to the screen, and she’ll bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we’ll hear from musical theater and film phenomenon Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Miranda’s “In the Heights” finally makes its way to movie theaters this week, and it will also be available to stream for a limited time on HBO Max. Miranda spoke with the AJC’s Melissa Ruggieri recently about the movie and its long journey from the stage to the screen, and she’ll bring us that conversation.

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]]> 1524 Interview with Steven L. Anderson of Day and Night Projects From Buckhead galleries where works run into the five digits to scruffier indie art spaces populated by Gen Z-types in mom jeans, Atlanta gallery owners can sometimes seem more anxious to chew the fat about the art on the walls than sell it. Hospitality and accessibility are hallmarks of Atlanta’s art scene, which makes it easy to dip a toe in, no matter what your art education. AJC contributor and art critic Felicia Feaster brought us a roundup a few local galleries and spoke with a few local gallery owners. On this week’s podcast, she brings us her conversation with Steven L. Anderson, co-director of Day and Night Projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution From Buckhead galleries where works run into the five digits to scruffier indie art spaces populated by Gen Z-types in mom jeans, Atlanta gallery owners can sometimes seem more anxious to chew the fat about the art on the walls than sell it. Hospitality and accessibility are hallmarks of Atlanta’s art scene, which makes it easy to dip a toe in, no matter what your art education. AJC contributor and art critic Felicia Feaster brought us a roundup a few local galleries and spoke with a few local gallery owners. On this week’s podcast, she brings us her conversation with Steven L. Anderson, co-director of Day and Night Projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From Buckhead galleries where works run into the five digits to scruffier indie art spaces populated by Gen Z-types in mom jeans, Atlanta gallery owners can sometimes seem more anxious to chew the fat about the art on the walls than sell it. Hospitality and accessibility are hallmarks of Atlanta’s art scene, which makes it easy to dip a toe in, no matter what your art education. AJC contributor and art critic Felicia Feaster brought us a roundup a few local galleries and spoke with a few local gallery owners. On this week’s podcast, she brings us her conversation with Steven L. Anderson, co-director of Day and Night Projects.

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]]> 2377 Interview with art gallery owner Arnika Dawkins From Buckhead galleries where works run into the five digits to scruffier indie art spaces populated by Gen Z-types in mom jeans, Atlanta gallery owners can sometimes seem more anxious to chew the fat about the art on the walls than sell it. Hospitality and accessibility are hallmarks of Atlanta’s art scene, which makes it easy to dip a toe in, no matter what your art education. AJC contributor and art critic Felicia Feaster brought us a roundup a few local galleries and spoke with a few local gallery owners. On this week’s podcast, she brings us her conversation with Arnika Dawkins of Arnika Dawkins Gallery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution From Buckhead galleries where works run into the five digits to scruffier indie art spaces populated by Gen Z-types in mom jeans, Atlanta gallery owners can sometimes seem more anxious to chew the fat about the art on the walls than sell it. Hospitality and accessibility are hallmarks of Atlanta’s art scene, which makes it easy to dip a toe in, no matter what your art education. AJC contributor and art critic Felicia Feaster brought us a roundup a few local galleries and spoke with a few local gallery owners. On this week’s podcast, she brings us her conversation with Arnika Dawkins of Arnika Dawkins Gallery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From Buckhead galleries where works run into the five digits to scruffier indie art spaces populated by Gen Z-types in mom jeans, Atlanta gallery owners can sometimes seem more anxious to chew the fat about the art on the walls than sell it. Hospitality and accessibility are hallmarks of Atlanta’s art scene, which makes it easy to dip a toe in, no matter what your art education. AJC contributor and art critic Felicia Feaster brought us a roundup a few local galleries and spoke with a few local gallery owners. On this week’s podcast, she brings us her conversation with Arnika Dawkins of Arnika Dawkins Gallery.

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]]> 2352 Levity Farms interview Where does your food come from? Sure, ultimately, you might be getting it from a grocery store or maybe even a farmer’s market, but before it gets there, someone had to cultivate it, grow it, get it ready for that market. The AJC is taking a look at some of the Georgia folks providing our food with the Georgia on My Plate series. On this week’s podcast, food and dining editor Ligaya Figueras is here to bring us one of her conversations with local farmers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000 Levity Farms interview full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Where does your food come from? Sure, ultimately, you might be getting it from a grocery store or maybe even a farmer’s market, but before it gets there, someone had to cultivate it, grow it, get it ready for that market. The AJC is taking a look at some of the Georgia folks providing our food with the Georgia on My Plate series. On this week’s podcast, food and dining editor Ligaya Figueras is here to bring us one of her conversations with local farmers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Where does your food come from? Sure, ultimately, you might be getting it from a grocery store or maybe even a farmer’s market, but before it gets there, someone had to cultivate it, grow it, get it ready for that market. The AJC is taking a look at some of the Georgia folks providing our food with the Georgia on My Plate series. On this week’s podcast, food and dining editor Ligaya Figueras is here to bring us one of her conversations with local farmers.

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]]> 2459 Travis Tritt interview From his first Top 10 country hit in 1989 — “Country Club” — through a spate of No. 1 songs, Travis Tritt has been a defining voice in country music. On May 7, the Marietta-born Tritt released “Set in Stone." Melissa Ruggieri recently visited Tritt for a chat about his career, his life and the new album, and she’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000 Travis Tritt interview full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution From his first Top 10 country hit in 1989 — “Country Club” — through a spate of No. 1 songs, Travis Tritt has been a defining voice in country music. On May 7, the Marietta-born Tritt released “Set in Stone." Melissa Ruggieri recently visited Tritt for a chat about his career, his life and the new album, and she’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From his first Top 10 country hit in 1989 — “Country Club” — through a spate of No. 1 songs, Travis Tritt has been a defining voice in country music. On May 7, the Marietta-born Tritt released “Set in Stone." Melissa Ruggieri recently visited Tritt for a chat about his career, his life and the new album, and she’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast.

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]]> 2095 Stephen Schwartz interview Stephen Schwartz, who wrote the songs for “Pippin,” “Godspell” and “Wicked,” is one of the most successful composer/lyricists in theater. (And in movies, considering his success writing songs for “Enchanted,” “Prince of Egypt,” and other films.) He recently sat with the AJC to talk about the upcoming movie version of “Wicked” and the Alliance production of his 1978 musical, “Working.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000 Stephen Schwartz interview full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Stephen Schwartz, who wrote the songs for “Pippin,” “Godspell” and “Wicked,” is one of the most successful composer/lyricists in theater. (And in movies, considering his success writing songs for “Enchanted,” “Prince of Egypt,” and other films.) He recently sat with the AJC to talk about the upcoming movie version of “Wicked” and the Alliance production of his 1978 musical, “Working.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Stephen Schwartz, who wrote the songs for “Pippin,” “Godspell” and “Wicked,” is one of the most successful composer/lyricists in theater. (And in movies, considering his success writing songs for “Enchanted,” “Prince of Egypt,” and other films.) He recently sat with the AJC to talk about the upcoming movie version of “Wicked” and the Alliance production of his 1978 musical, “Working.”

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]]> 2312 Favorite novelty songs What makes a hit song memorable is often how it evokes big emotions. On much rarer occasions, a tune gets released to the universe to evoke a chuckle, a raised eyebrow, or even a “what is that doing on the radio, and why do I like it?” And those are the songs we’ll be talking about this week, as Melissa Ruggieri and Rodney Ho offer up some of their favorite novelty songs of the past six decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0000 Favorite novelty songs full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution What makes a hit song memorable is often how it evokes big emotions. On much rarer occasions, a tune gets released to the universe to evoke a chuckle, a raised eyebrow, or even a “what is that doing on the radio, and why do I like it?” And those are the songs we’ll be talking about this week, as Melissa Ruggieri and Rodney Ho offer up some of their favorite novelty songs of the past six decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What makes a hit song memorable is often how it evokes big emotions. On much rarer occasions, a tune gets released to the universe to evoke a chuckle, a raised eyebrow, or even a “what is that doing on the radio, and why do I like it?” And those are the songs we’ll be talking about this week, as Melissa Ruggieri and Rodney Ho offer up some of their favorite novelty songs of the past six decades.

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]]> 2132 Grouplove talks new album ‘This is This’ https://www.ajc.com/life/music-blog/grouplove-finds-a-new-groove-in-atlanta/AP6DGZJO4ZBU7MME2TF3YNWP5A/ Bassist Daniel Gleason of Grouplove has resided in Atlanta since 2006, but the evolution of the band into a predominantly Atlanta-based outfit is new. Since 2011, Grouplove has churned out a flow of colorful alt-pop. Their biggest hit, “Tongue Tied,” from their debut album, was certified triple platinum, and their chart presence continued through the years including the alt-rocker “Deleter,” which was released the week the coronavirus was officially deemed a pandemic. Now they’ve recorded a new album, released in March, at their studio in Little Five Points, where Melissa Ruggieri recently spoke with them and she’s here to bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0000 Grouplove talks new album ‘This is This’ full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bassist Daniel Gleason of Grouplove has resided in Atlanta since 2006, but the evolution of the band into a predominantly Atlanta-based outfit is new. Since 2011, Grouplove has churned out a flow of colorful alt-pop. Their biggest hit, “Tongue Tied,” from their debut album, was certified triple platinum, and their chart presence continued through the years including the alt-rocker “Deleter,” which was released the week the coronavirus was officially deemed a pandemic. Now they’ve recorded a new album, released in March, at their studio in Little Five Points, where Melissa Ruggieri recently spoke with them and she’s here to bring us that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bassist Daniel Gleason of Grouplove has resided in Atlanta since 2006, but the evolution of the band into a predominantly Atlanta-based outfit is new. Since 2011, Grouplove has churned out a flow of colorful alt-pop. Their biggest hit, “Tongue Tied,” from their debut album, was certified triple platinum, and their chart presence continued through the years including the alt-rocker “Deleter,” which was released the week the coronavirus was officially deemed a pandemic. Now they’ve recorded a new album, released in March, at their studio in Little Five Points, where Melissa Ruggieri recently spoke with them and she’s here to bring us that conversation.

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]]> 1784 Celebrate National Poetry Month with these Atlanta poets April is National Poetry Month. Amanda Gorman’s powerful reading at January’s presidential inauguration gave a boost to an artform that is often neglected by mainstream culture. At the same time, The New York Times published a poem by Atlanta’s Jericho Brown. To mark National Poetry Month, the AJC’s Bo Emerson and Rosalind Bentley have teamed up to take a look at how some of the Atlanta area poets create their work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Celebrate National Poetry Month with these Atlanta poets full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution April is National Poetry Month. Amanda Gorman’s powerful reading at January’s presidential inauguration gave a boost to an artform that is often neglected by mainstream culture. At the same time, The New York Times published a poem by Atlanta’s Jericho Brown. To mark National Poetry Month, the AJC’s Bo Emerson and Rosalind Bentley have teamed up to take a look at how some of the Atlanta area poets create their work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices April is National Poetry Month. Amanda Gorman’s powerful reading at January’s presidential inauguration gave a boost to an artform that is often neglected by mainstream culture. At the same time, The New York Times published a poem by Atlanta’s Jericho Brown. To mark National Poetry Month, the AJC’s Bo Emerson and Rosalind Bentley have teamed up to take a look at how some of the Atlanta area poets create their work.

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]]> 3202 'Carterland' celebrates Georgia’s only president This week, we’ll hear about a new documentary celebrating former President Jimmy Carter, Georgia’s only president. Two brothers from Peachtree City have dedicated a couple years to gathering insights of politicians, historians, journalists and educators in a film that examines arguably the world’s most famous peanut farmer. “Carterland” will premiere at the Atlanta Film Festival, where films will be screened in-person, at drive-ins and via virtual formats. Bo Emerson spoke with the filmmakers, and he brings us that intimate conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000 'Carterland' celebrates Georgia’s only president full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we’ll hear about a new documentary celebrating former President Jimmy Carter, Georgia’s only president. Two brothers from Peachtree City have dedicated a couple years to gathering insights of politicians, historians, journalists and educators in a film that examines arguably the world’s most famous peanut farmer. “Carterland” will premiere at the Atlanta Film Festival, where films will be screened in-person, at drive-ins and via virtual formats. Bo Emerson spoke with the filmmakers, and he brings us that intimate conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we’ll hear about a new documentary celebrating former President Jimmy Carter, Georgia’s only president.

Two brothers from Peachtree City have dedicated a couple years to gathering insights of politicians, historians, journalists and educators in a film that examines arguably the world’s most famous peanut farmer. “Carterland” will premiere at the Atlanta Film Festival, where films will be screened in-person, at drive-ins and via virtual formats.

Bo Emerson spoke with the filmmakers, and he brings us that intimate conversation.

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]]> 1988 Atlanta’s Musical Landmarks This week, we’ll take a look at ways to explore Atlanta’s musical history. They’re a little different than the Fountain of Rings at Centennial Olympic Park or the Big Chicken in Marietta, but musical landmarks around the city — and state —maintain their own charm. The continued growth of the music industry in the city and region, coupled with its peerless history, means plenty of opportunities to swing by iconic spots, both new and old. On this week’s podcast, the AJC’s music writer Melissa Ruggieri will talk about some of the places that celebrate Atlanta’s musical legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:09:27 -0000 Atlanta’s Musical Landmarks full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we’ll take a look at ways to explore Atlanta’s musical history. They’re a little different than the Fountain of Rings at Centennial Olympic Park or the Big Chicken in Marietta, but musical landmarks around the city — and state —maintain their own charm. The continued growth of the music industry in the city and region, coupled with its peerless history, means plenty of opportunities to swing by iconic spots, both new and old. On this week’s podcast, the AJC’s music writer Melissa Ruggieri will talk about some of the places that celebrate Atlanta’s musical legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we’ll take a look at ways to explore Atlanta’s musical history.

They’re a little different than the Fountain of Rings at Centennial Olympic Park or the Big Chicken in Marietta, but musical landmarks around the city — and state —maintain their own charm. The continued growth of the music industry in the city and region, coupled with its peerless history, means plenty of opportunities to swing by iconic spots, both new and old.

On this week’s podcast, the AJC’s music writer Melissa Ruggieri will talk about some of the places that celebrate Atlanta’s musical legacy.

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]]> 2398 2021 Spring Break Ideas for Georgians This week, we’ll take a look at some options for spring break. This year will mark a second spring break during the pandemic, so things are still far from normal. But that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy that time off. Freelance writer Nina Reeder talked with a few Georgians to find out how they’re spending their break, whether at home or away. She’ll tell us what she learned on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:03:03 -0000 2021 Spring Break Ideas for Georgians full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we’ll take a look at some options for spring break. This year will mark a second spring break during the pandemic, so things are still far from normal. But that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy that time off. Freelance writer Nina Reeder talked with a few Georgians to find out how they’re spending their break, whether at home or away. She’ll tell us what she learned on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we’ll take a look at some options for spring break.

This year will mark a second spring break during the pandemic, so things are still far from normal. But that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy that time off.

Freelance writer Nina Reeder talked with a few Georgians to find out how they’re spending their break, whether at home or away. She’ll tell us what she learned on this week’s podcast.

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]]> 1312 Touching base with John Driskell Hopkins This week, we revisit the subject of our very first podcast. Back in 2018, we launched the accessAtlanta podcast with an interview with the Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins. The AJC’s Melissa Ruggieri spoke with him about his work, which included an upcoming solo album. And now, 160-something episodes later, we hear from Hopkins again as that album is finally available to the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:19:00 -0000 Touching base with John Driskell Hopkins full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution An interview with the Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins on his upcoming solo album. This week, we revisit the subject of our very first podcast. Back in 2018, we launched the accessAtlanta podcast with an interview with the Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins. The AJC’s Melissa Ruggieri spoke with him about his work, which included an upcoming solo album. And now, 160-something episodes later, we hear from Hopkins again as that album is finally available to the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we revisit the subject of our very first podcast.

Back in 2018, we launched the accessAtlanta podcast with an interview with the Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins. The AJC’s Melissa Ruggieri spoke with him about his work, which included an upcoming solo album. And now, 160-something episodes later, we hear from Hopkins again as that album is finally available to the public.

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]]> 1557 Georgia hopefuls at 2021 Grammys This week we’re talking about the Grammy Awards. The Grammys will look very different this year. Like most other awards shows, the ceremony will be virtual. It’s also coming a bit later than usual, having been moved from its original late January date. Join us as Melissa Ruggieri and Shane Harrison discuss the nominees, the scheduled performances and the Georgia hopefuls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:59:00 -0000 Georgia hopefuls at 2021 Grammys full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week we’re talking about the Grammy Awards. The Grammys will look very different this year. Like most other awards shows, the ceremony will be virtual. It’s also coming a bit later than usual, having been moved from its original late January date. Join us as Melissa Ruggieri and Shane Harrison discuss the nominees, the scheduled performances and the Georgia hopefuls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we’re talking about the Grammy Awards.

The Grammys will look very different this year. Like most other awards shows, the ceremony will be virtual. It’s also coming a bit later than usual, having been moved from its original late January date.

Join us as Melissa Ruggieri and Shane Harrison discuss the nominees, the scheduled performances and the Georgia hopefuls.

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]]> 2487 Interview: William Bell, an architect of Memphis soul This week we’ll hear from one of the architects of Memphis soul. While many of the Stax Records originators are gone, William Bell is still here. And the soulful, horn-driven Stax music and the Memphis sound are still here, too. Now Bell, 81 and an Atlanta resident, is being honored as a creator of the soul that put Memphis in the pantheon of American music. Bell is one of nine artists and craftspeople who have been named as National Heritage Fellows, recipients of the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. The AJC’s Bo Emerson recently spoke with the R&B legend and, on this week’s podcast, we’ll bring you that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:03:00 -0000 Interview: William Bell, an architect of Memphis soul full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week we’ll hear from one of the architects of Memphis soul. While many of the Stax Records originators are gone, William Bell is still here. And the soulful, horn-driven Stax music and the Memphis sound are still here, too. Now Bell, 81 and an Atlanta resident, is being honored as a creator of the soul that put Memphis in the pantheon of American music. Bell is one of nine artists and craftspeople who have been named as National Heritage Fellows, recipients of the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. The AJC’s Bo Emerson recently spoke with the R&B legend and, on this week’s podcast, we’ll bring you that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we’ll hear from one of the architects of Memphis soul.

While many of the Stax Records originators are gone, William Bell is still here. And the soulful, horn-driven Stax music and the Memphis sound are still here, too. Now Bell, 81 and an Atlanta resident, is being honored as a creator of the soul that put Memphis in the pantheon of American music. Bell is one of nine artists and craftspeople who have been named as National Heritage Fellows, recipients of the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts.

The AJC’s Bo Emerson recently spoke with the R&B legend and, on this week’s podcast, we’ll bring you that conversation.

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]]> 2617 Keris Salmon’s new exhibition 'To Have and To Hold' Like all forms of art and culture, the visual arts have had to find new ways to do things. This week, we’ll hear from one artist who has a new show that is going the virtual route. Photographer Keris Salmon’s new exhibition “To Have and To Hold” is part of her series exploring the legacy of slavery through landscapes, architecture and text. This exhibit focuses on the homes of U.S. presidents who held enslaved people. The AJC’s Rosalind Bentley spoke with Salmon about her work and she’s brought us that conversation for this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:23:57 -0000 Keris Salmon’s new exhibition 'To Have and To Hold' full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Like all forms of art and culture, the visual arts have had to find new ways to do things. This week, we’ll hear from one artist who has a new show that is going the virtual route. Photographer Keris Salmon’s new exhibition “To Have and To Hold” is part of her series exploring the legacy of slavery through landscapes, architecture and text. This exhibit focuses on the homes of U.S. presidents who held enslaved people. The AJC’s Rosalind Bentley spoke with Salmon about her work and she’s brought us that conversation for this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Like all forms of art and culture, the visual arts have had to find new ways to do things. This week, we’ll hear from one artist who has a new show that is going the virtual route.

Photographer Keris Salmon’s new exhibition “To Have and To Hold” is part of her series exploring the legacy of slavery through landscapes, architecture and text. This exhibit focuses on the homes of U.S. presidents who held enslaved people. The AJC’s Rosalind Bentley spoke with Salmon about her work and she’s brought us that conversation for this week’s podcast.

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]]> 1987 Decluttering expert Matt Paxton This week, we’ll hear from a decluttering expert and TV host who now lives in Georgia. Matt Paxton, formerly of the A&E show “Hoarders,” now hosts a show on PBS called “Legacy List With Matt Paxton.” The Suwanee resident rummages through collectibles and heirlooms found in attics, cellars and closets, helping baby boomers pare down their stuff as they downsize and focus on what is truly valuable to them. On this week’s podcast, Paxton talks about his own personal experience with downsizing to move in with his fiancée in Georgia and tells Rodney Ho what led him to his line of work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:17:30 -0000 Decluttering expert Matt Paxton full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we’ll hear from a decluttering expert and TV host who now lives in Georgia. Matt Paxton, formerly of the A&E show “Hoarders,” now hosts a show on PBS called “Legacy List With Matt Paxton.” The Suwanee resident rummages through collectibles and heirlooms found in attics, cellars and closets, helping baby boomers pare down their stuff as they downsize and focus on what is truly valuable to them. On this week’s podcast, Paxton talks about his own personal experience with downsizing to move in with his fiancée in Georgia and tells Rodney Ho what led him to his line of work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we’ll hear from a decluttering expert and TV host who now lives in Georgia. Matt Paxton, formerly of the A&E show “Hoarders,” now hosts a show on PBS called “Legacy List With Matt Paxton.” The Suwanee resident rummages through collectibles and heirlooms found in attics, cellars and closets, helping baby boomers pare down their stuff as they downsize and focus on what is truly valuable to them.

On this week’s podcast, Paxton talks about his own personal experience with downsizing to move in with his fiancée in Georgia and tells Rodney Ho what led him to his line of work.

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]]> 1631 Love songs for Valentine’s Day This week, we’ll talk about love songs as we approach Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s a day of celebration, an occasion for cynicism or sadness or simply a day you like to ignore, we’ve got a song to fit your mood. Melissa Ruggieri joins us on this week’s podcast to talk about sweet songs of love, and the songs of heartbreak that sometimes go along with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Love songs for Valentine’s Day full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we’ll talk about love songs as we approach Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s a day of celebration, an occasion for cynicism or sadness or simply a day you like to ignore, we’ve got a song to fit your mood. Melissa Ruggieri joins us on this week’s podcast to talk about sweet songs of love, and the songs of heartbreak that sometimes go along with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we’ll talk about love songs as we approach Valentine’s Day.

Whether it’s a day of celebration, an occasion for cynicism or sadness or simply a day you like to ignore, we’ve got a song to fit your mood. Melissa Ruggieri joins us on this week’s podcast to talk about sweet songs of love, and the songs of heartbreak that sometimes go along with it.

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]]> 2476 Safe, outdoor winter activities in Atlanta This week, we offer up a few ideas for wintertime fun. Winter is often the time when we cherish quiet weekends inside, cuddled up in our favorite blankets, binge-watching movies and comforted with take-out and wine. But, if you’re looking for ways to get out of the house in these colder months, freelance writer Nina Hemphill Reeder will bring us a few fun and fulfilling things to accent your winter on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:38:00 -0000 Safe, outdoor winter activities in Atlanta full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we offer up a few ideas for wintertime fun. Winter is often the time when we cherish quiet weekends inside, cuddled up in our favorite blankets, binge-watching movies and comforted with take-out and wine. But, if you’re looking for ways to get out of the house in these colder months, freelance writer Nina Hemphill Reeder will bring us a few fun and fulfilling things to accent your winter on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we offer up a few ideas for wintertime fun.

Winter is often the time when we cherish quiet weekends inside, cuddled up in our favorite blankets, binge-watching movies and comforted with take-out and wine. But, if you’re looking for ways to get out of the house in these colder months, freelance writer Nina Hemphill Reeder will bring us a few fun and fulfilling things to accent your winter on this week’s podcast.

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]]> 1519 Atlanta's monument of the late Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron This week, we hear from the artist who created one of the city’s finest monuments to the late Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron. Jan. 22 was a sad day for sports fans, for Atlanta and for the world. One of baseball’s all-time greats, Henry “Hank” Aaron, died at age 86. The homer hero has been honored in many ways, for his work both on the field and off, and one of those honors involves a statue that now resides at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. Last week, the AJC’s Bo Emerson spoke with Ross Rossin, the man responsible for that monument, and he’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:56:00 -0000 Atlanta's monument of the late Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we hear from the artist who created one of the city’s finest monuments to the late Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron. Jan. 22 was a sad day for sports fans, for Atlanta and for the world. One of baseball’s all-time greats, Henry “Hank” Aaron, died at age 86. The homer hero has been honored in many ways, for his work both on the field and off, and one of those honors involves a statue that now resides at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. Last week, the AJC’s Bo Emerson spoke with Ross Rossin, the man responsible for that monument, and he’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we hear from the artist who created one of the city’s finest monuments to the late Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron.

Jan. 22 was a sad day for sports fans, for Atlanta and for the world. One of baseball’s all-time greats, Henry “Hank” Aaron, died at age 86. The homer hero has been honored in many ways, for his work both on the field and off, and one of those honors involves a statue that now resides at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.

Last week, the AJC’s Bo Emerson spoke with Ross Rossin, the man responsible for that monument, and he’ll bring us that conversation on this week’s podcast.

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]]> 1686 Noteworthy landmarks to see around metro Atlanta This week, we’ll visit some exceptional Atlanta landmarks. We all know that metro Atlanta is a one-of-a-kind place, but there are some things here that are especially noteworthy as the oldest or the first. True landmarks. For a boost of civic pride, join us for this week’s podcast as we discuss a few of these Atlanta originals with freelance writer Mary Welch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:56:00 -0000 Noteworthy landmarks to see around metro Atlanta full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we’ll visit some exceptional Atlanta landmarks. We all know that metro Atlanta is a one-of-a-kind place, but there are some things here that are especially noteworthy as the oldest or the first. True landmarks. For a boost of civic pride, join us for this week’s podcast as we discuss a few of these Atlanta originals with freelance writer Mary Welch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we’ll visit some exceptional Atlanta landmarks.

We all know that metro Atlanta is a one-of-a-kind place, but there are some things here that are especially noteworthy as the oldest or the first. True landmarks. For a boost of civic pride, join us for this week’s podcast as we discuss a few of these Atlanta originals with freelance writer Mary Welch.

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]]> 1709 Looking ahead to the 2021 Atlanta entertainment scene This week, we take a look ahead into 2021. For the arts and entertainment, both locally and nationally, it has been a tough year. We miss going to concerts. Touring companies of Broadway hits have shut down their road shows. Even the movie and TV industry have felt the impact, as production became both more expensive and more difficult. Will 2021 be a better year for entertainment? For a glimpse of what’s coming in 2021, arts and entertainment writers at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution have provided a round-up of upcoming shows and events big and small, live and virtual. Check out last week’s podcast for a look at local arts events and organizations. This week, we’ll look at entertainment options with Melissa Ruggieri and Rodney Ho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:43:53 -0000 Looking ahead to the 2021 Atlanta entertainment scene full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we take a look ahead into 2021. For the arts and entertainment, both locally and nationally, it has been a tough year. We miss going to concerts. Touring companies of Broadway hits have shut down their road shows. Even the movie and TV industry have felt the impact, as production became both more expensive and more difficult. Will 2021 be a better year for entertainment? For a glimpse of what’s coming in 2021, arts and entertainment writers at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution have provided a round-up of upcoming shows and events big and small, live and virtual. Check out last week’s podcast for a look at local arts events and organizations. This week, we’ll look at entertainment options with Melissa Ruggieri and Rodney Ho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we take a look ahead into 2021.

For the arts and entertainment, both locally and nationally, it has been a tough year. We miss going to concerts. Touring companies of Broadway hits have shut down their road shows. Even the movie and TV industry have felt the impact, as production became both more expensive and more difficult. Will 2021 be a better year for entertainment? For a glimpse of what’s coming in 2021, arts and entertainment writers at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution have provided a round-up of upcoming shows and events big and small, live and virtual.

Check out last week’s podcast for a look at local arts events and organizations. This week, we’ll look at entertainment options with Melissa Ruggieri and Rodney Ho.

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]]> 1899 Looking ahead to the 2021 Atlanta arts scene This week, we take a look ahead into 2021. For the arts and entertainment, both locally and nationally, it has been tough year. Theaters and playhouses remained dark or shifted to virtual-only performances. Concert halls were empty, though some performers shifted to drive-in concerts and online performances. Museums and galleries closed their doors to the public for months. Will things improve in 2021? For a glimpse of what’s to come this year, arts and entertainment writers at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution have provided a round-up of upcoming shows and events big and small, live and virtual. Next week, we’ll look at entertainment options, but on this week’s podcast we’re talking about the arts with Bo Emerson and Rosalind Bentley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:08:17 -0000 Looking ahead to the 2021 Atlanta arts scene full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we take a look ahead into 2021. For the arts and entertainment, both locally and nationally, it has been tough year. Theaters and playhouses remained dark or shifted to virtual-only performances. Concert halls were empty, though some performers shifted to drive-in concerts and online performances. Museums and galleries closed their doors to the public for months. Will things improve in 2021? For a glimpse of what’s to come this year, arts and entertainment writers at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution have provided a round-up of upcoming shows and events big and small, live and virtual. Next week, we’ll look at entertainment options, but on this week’s podcast we’re talking about the arts with Bo Emerson and Rosalind Bentley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we take a look ahead into 2021. For the arts and entertainment, both locally and nationally, it has been tough year. Theaters and playhouses remained dark or shifted to virtual-only performances. Concert halls were empty, though some performers shifted to drive-in concerts and online performances. Museums and galleries closed their doors to the public for months. Will things improve in 2021? For a glimpse of what’s to come this year, arts and entertainment writers at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution have provided a round-up of upcoming shows and events big and small, live and virtual.

Next week, we’ll look at entertainment options, but on this week’s podcast we’re talking about the arts with Bo Emerson and Rosalind Bentley.

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]]> 2186 Looking Back at 2020 This week, we take a look back at 2020. Because life changed so much this year, we had to change how we did things. Suddenly, there were no events, concerts or live theater to tell you about, but there was no shortage of news. There was still plenty to do, but we were doing a lot more of it from our homes. As this truly strange and remarkable year comes to an end, we thought we’d revisit some of our favorite stories with senior editor for Arts and Entertainment Nicole Smith on this week’s AccessAtlanta podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:39:24 -0000 Looking Back at 2020 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we take a look back at 2020. Because life changed so much this year, we had to change how we did things. Suddenly, there were no events, concerts or live theater to tell you about, but there was no shortage of news. There was still plenty to do, but we were doing a lot more of it from our homes. As this truly strange and remarkable year comes to an end, we thought we’d revisit some of our favorite stories with senior editor for Arts and Entertainment Nicole Smith on this week’s AccessAtlanta podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we take a look back at 2020.

Because life changed so much this year, we had to change how we did things. Suddenly, there were no events, concerts or live theater to tell you about, but there was no shortage of news. There was still plenty to do, but we were doing a lot more of it from our homes. As this truly strange and remarkable year comes to an end, we thought we’d revisit some of our favorite stories with senior editor for Arts and Entertainment Nicole Smith on this week’s AccessAtlanta podcast.

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]]> 1641 Dawn Williams Boyd’s visual arts show at Atlanta Contemporary This week, we talk about a virtual visual arts show. Like everything else, the visual arts have felt the impact of the pandemic. It’s made it more difficult to see the work in person, but it’s also prompted museums and galleries to expand online access. This week, we’re talking about the work of Dawn Williams Boyd, whose work you can actually see in person at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center. It offers a perspective on the Black experience, through the medium of quilts, or, as they’re referred to here, cloth paintings. Rosalind Bentley brings us a couple of conversations about this show on this week’s AccessAtlanta podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Dec 2020 06:15:31 -0000 Dawn Williams Boyd’s visual arts show at Atlanta Contemporary full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we talk about a virtual visual arts show. Like everything else, the visual arts have felt the impact of the pandemic. It’s made it more difficult to see the work in person, but it’s also prompted museums and galleries to expand online access. This week, we’re talking about the work of Dawn Williams Boyd, whose work you can actually see in person at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center. It offers a perspective on the Black experience, through the medium of quilts, or, as they’re referred to here, cloth paintings. Rosalind Bentley brings us a couple of conversations about this show on this week’s AccessAtlanta podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we talk about a virtual visual arts show.

Like everything else, the visual arts have felt the impact of the pandemic. It’s made it more difficult to see the work in person, but it’s also prompted museums and galleries to expand online access. This week, we’re talking about the work of Dawn Williams Boyd, whose work you can actually see in person at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center. It offers a perspective on the Black experience, through the medium of quilts, or, as they’re referred to here, cloth paintings. Rosalind Bentley brings us a couple of conversations about this show on this week’s AccessAtlanta podcast

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]]> 2827 The Year in Music This week, we talk about the year in music with Melissa Ruggieri. The pandemic has had a major impact on everything this year, and the recording industry is no exception. Despite all of the obstacles and upheaval, 2020 was a pretty good year for music, at least the recorded variety. Live music is a different and more troubling story. Take a look back at the sounds of 2020 on this week’s AccessAtlanta podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000 The Year in Music full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we talk about the year in music with Melissa Ruggieri. The pandemic has had a major impact on everything this year, and the recording industry is no exception. Despite all of the obstacles and upheaval, 2020 was a pretty good year for music, at least the recorded variety. Live music is a different and more troubling story. Take a look back at the sounds of 2020 on this week’s AccessAtlanta podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we talk about the year in music with Melissa Ruggieri.

The pandemic has had a major impact on everything this year, and the recording industry is no exception. Despite all of the obstacles and upheaval, 2020 was a pretty good year for music, at least the recorded variety. Live music is a different and more troubling story.

Take a look back at the sounds of 2020 on this week’s AccessAtlanta podcast

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]]> 2310 Behind the scenes of Atlanta Ballet's 2020 'Nutcracker' experience This week accessAtlanta looks at that staple of the holidays, “The Nutcracker.” The season wouldn’t be the same without a performance of this dream-like tale by the Atlanta Ballet, but this year posed some challenges. Atlanta’s nationally recognized troupe devised a variety of solutions – including a drive-in “Nutcracker” – to get around the pandemic and help shake some fairy dust on the month of December. To find out how, Atlanta Journal-Constitution staff writer Bo Emerson and freelancer Cynthia Perry go backstage and behind the scenes at the ballet on this week’s accessAtlanta podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Dec 2020 16:23:00 -0000 Behind the scenes of Atlanta Ballet's 2020 'Nutcracker' experience full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week accessAtlanta looks at that staple of the holidays, “The Nutcracker.” The season wouldn’t be the same without a performance of this dream-like tale by the Atlanta Ballet, but this year posed some challenges. Atlanta’s nationally recognized troupe devised a variety of solutions – including a drive-in “Nutcracker” – to get around the pandemic and help shake some fairy dust on the month of December. To find out how, Atlanta Journal-Constitution staff writer Bo Emerson and freelancer Cynthia Perry go backstage and behind the scenes at the ballet on this week’s accessAtlanta podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week accessAtlanta looks at that staple of the holidays, “The Nutcracker.” The season wouldn’t be the same without a performance of this dream-like tale by the Atlanta Ballet, but this year posed some challenges. Atlanta’s nationally recognized troupe devised a variety of solutions – including a drive-in “Nutcracker” – to get around the pandemic and help shake some fairy dust on the month of December.

To find out how, Atlanta Journal-Constitution staff writer Bo Emerson and freelancer Cynthia Perry go backstage and behind the scenes at the ballet on this week’s accessAtlanta podcast.

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]]> 1997 Tips for reimagining holiday cooking, traditions in 2020 This week, we’ll take a look at some food-inspired ways to make this unusual holiday season a little brighter. Thanksgiving has come and gone, and for some, it was bittersweet without in-person gatherings with loved ones. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s Eve also might not have the usual bevy of family and friends. So, how can we keep things merry and bright as we finish out this challenging year? Cooking can be part of the answer. On this week’s podcast, AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras spoke with a few culinarians –  Cynthia Graubart, Chadwick Boyd and Ashley English – to see how they’re making the best of the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Dec 2020 06:31:59 -0000 Tips for reimagining holiday cooking, traditions in 2020 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we’ll take a look at some food-inspired ways to make this unusual holiday season a little brighter. Thanksgiving has come and gone, and for some, it was bittersweet without in-person gatherings with loved ones. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s Eve also might not have the usual bevy of family and friends. So, how can we keep things merry and bright as we finish out this challenging year? Cooking can be part of the answer. On this week’s podcast, AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras spoke with a few culinarians –  Cynthia Graubart, Chadwick Boyd and Ashley English – to see how they’re making the best of the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we’ll take a look at some food-inspired ways to make this unusual holiday season a little brighter.

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and for some, it was bittersweet without in-person gatherings with loved ones. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s Eve also might not have the usual bevy of family and friends. So, how can we keep things merry and bright as we finish out this challenging year? Cooking can be part of the answer.

On this week’s podcast, AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras spoke with a few culinarians –  Cynthia Graubart, Chadwick Boyd and Ashley English – to see how they’re making the best of the holidays.

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]]> 2547 Chuck Leavell Interview This week, the AJC’s Melissa Ruggieri pays a visit to Chuck Leavell and gets a glimpse of his dual life as a rock keyboardist and a tree farmer, which is also explored in the new documentary, “The Tree Man.” When he isn’t onstage with the Rolling Stones or working on albums with John Mayer or the Allman Betts Band, Chuck Leavell isn’t a rock star, even though his enviable silver mane and crinkled-eyed smile always present an aura of understated cool. Hear our interview with Leavell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:39:43 -0000 Chuck Leavell Interview full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, the AJC’s Melissa Ruggieri pays a visit to Chuck Leavell and gets a glimpse of his dual life as a rock keyboardist and a tree farmer, which is also explored in the new documentary, “The Tree Man.” When he isn’t onstage with the Rolling Stones or working on albums with John Mayer or the Allman Betts Band, Chuck Leavell isn’t a rock star, even though his enviable silver mane and crinkled-eyed smile always present an aura of understated cool. Hear our interview with Leavell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, the AJC’s Melissa Ruggieri pays a visit to Chuck Leavell and gets a glimpse of his dual life as a rock keyboardist and a tree farmer, which is also explored in the new documentary, “The Tree Man.” When he isn’t onstage with the Rolling Stones or working on albums with John Mayer or the Allman Betts Band, Chuck Leavell isn’t a rock star, even though his enviable silver mane and crinkled-eyed smile always present an aura of understated cool. Hear our interview with Leavell.

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]]> 3135 The best TV theme songs of all time This week, we look at the music of television. Television show theme songs have a powerful nostalgic effect. They can transport us back to an earlier time, and remind us of those days. When there were only three networks and a few dozen shows, these songs became so deeply entrenched in the landscape, almost anyone of a certain age could sing the lyrics to “The Brady Bunch” or “Green Acres.” But broadcast TV began scaling back the length of TV theme songs in the 1990s as the pressure to place more ads grew. Today, we’ll take a look at some of the most memorable tunes that introduced some great TV shows — and maybe a few that weren’t so great — with the AJC’s pop music writer Melissa Ruggieri and our TV and radio expert Rodney Ho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Nov 2020 17:57:00 -0000 The best TV theme songs of all time full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we look at the music of television. Television show theme songs have a powerful nostalgic effect. They can transport us back to an earlier time, and remind us of those days. When there were only three networks and a few dozen shows, these songs became so deeply entrenched in the landscape, almost anyone of a certain age could sing the lyrics to “The Brady Bunch” or “Green Acres.” But broadcast TV began scaling back the length of TV theme songs in the 1990s as the pressure to place more ads grew. Today, we’ll take a look at some of the most memorable tunes that introduced some great TV shows — and maybe a few that weren’t so great — with the AJC’s pop music writer Melissa Ruggieri and our TV and radio expert Rodney Ho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we look at the music of television. Television show theme songs have a powerful nostalgic effect. They can transport us back to an earlier time, and remind us of those days. When there were only three networks and a few dozen shows, these songs became so deeply entrenched in the landscape, almost anyone of a certain age could sing the lyrics to “The Brady Bunch” or “Green Acres.” But broadcast TV began scaling back the length of TV theme songs in the 1990s as the pressure to place more ads grew.

Today, we’ll take a look at some of the most memorable tunes that introduced some great TV shows — and maybe a few that weren’t so great — with the AJC’s pop music writer Melissa Ruggieri and our TV and radio expert Rodney Ho.

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]]> 3230 Bonus: AJC Peachtree Road Race In this bonus episode of accessAtlanta, guest host Melissa Ruggieri discusses the 51st running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race. Atlanta Track Club executive director Rich Kenah joins the podcast to discuss the race’s switch to virtual as well as logistics for the event, which is set to take place from Nov. 26 to Nov. 29. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Nov 2020 16:06:12 -0000 Bonus: AJC Peachtree Road Race full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this bonus episode of accessAtlanta, guest host Melissa Ruggieri discusses the 51st running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race. Atlanta Track Club executive director Rich Kenah joins the podcast to discuss the race’s switch to virtual as well as logistics for the event, which is set to take place from Nov. 26 to Nov. 29. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this bonus episode of accessAtlanta, guest host Melissa Ruggieri discusses the 51st running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race. Atlanta Track Club executive director Rich Kenah joins the podcast to discuss the race’s switch to virtual as well as logistics for the event, which is set to take place from Nov. 26 to Nov. 29.

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]]> 1146 Foxes and Fossils: two generations making music locally This week, we look at an unusual local music success story. Foxes and Fossils, a homegrown cover band from Smyrna, has never released a commercial record. They’ve never gone on tour. Their promotion has occurred — almost accidentally — by word of mouth. They began 10 years ago with a performance in a pizza parlor and haven’t progressed much from there. Then, last year, something strange started happening online. Videos of live Foxes and Fossils shows gathered steam on YouTube, led by their video of the Crosby, Stills & Nash 1969 chestnut, “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes.” Hear all about it from the AJC’s Bo Emerson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:04:16 -0000 Foxes and Fossils: two generations making music locally full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we look at an unusual local music success story. Foxes and Fossils, a homegrown cover band from Smyrna, has never released a commercial record. They’ve never gone on tour. Their promotion has occurred — almost accidentally — by word of mouth. They began 10 years ago with a performance in a pizza parlor and haven’t progressed much from there. Then, last year, something strange started happening online. Videos of live Foxes and Fossils shows gathered steam on YouTube, led by their video of the Crosby, Stills & Nash 1969 chestnut, “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes.” Hear all about it from the AJC’s Bo Emerson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we look at an unusual local music success story. Foxes and Fossils, a homegrown cover band from Smyrna, has never released a commercial record. They’ve never gone on tour. Their promotion has occurred — almost accidentally — by word of mouth. They began 10 years ago with a performance in a pizza parlor and haven’t progressed much from there. Then, last year, something strange started happening online. Videos of live Foxes and Fossils shows gathered steam on YouTube, led by their video of the Crosby, Stills & Nash 1969 chestnut, “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes.”

Hear all about it from the AJC’s Bo Emerson.

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]]> 2198 Interview: One of Athens' most influential bands This week, we take a look at a new box set of recordings by one of Athens' most influential bands. Back in 2009 following the death of Pylon’s guitarist Randy Bewley, the B-52s' Fred Schneider told the AJC, “To me, Pylon was the best band to ever come out of Athens. It still is.” Now, more than 40 years after the band’s debut single “Cool”/"Dub," Pylon will release a career retrospective box set that includes some never-before-released recordings. In this week’s podcast, we talk with Pylon’s vocalist Vanessa Briscoe Hay and bassist Michael Lachowski about this new treasure trove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Nov 2020 15:40:00 -0000 Interview: One of Athens' most influential bands full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we take a look at a new box set of recordings by one of Athens' most influential bands. Back in 2009 following the death of Pylon’s guitarist Randy Bewley, the B-52s' Fred Schneider told the AJC, “To me, Pylon was the best band to ever come out of Athens. It still is.” Now, more than 40 years after the band’s debut single “Cool”/"Dub," Pylon will release a career retrospective box set that includes some never-before-released recordings. In this week’s podcast, we talk with Pylon’s vocalist Vanessa Briscoe Hay and bassist Michael Lachowski about this new treasure trove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we take a look at a new box set of recordings by one of Athens' most influential bands.

Back in 2009 following the death of Pylon’s guitarist Randy Bewley, the B-52s' Fred Schneider told the AJC, “To me, Pylon was the best band to ever come out of Athens. It still is.” Now, more than 40 years after the band’s debut single “Cool”/"Dub," Pylon will release a career retrospective box set that includes some never-before-released recordings.

In this week’s podcast, we talk with Pylon’s vocalist Vanessa Briscoe Hay and bassist Michael Lachowski about this new treasure trove.

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]]> 2268 Cemeteries, graveyards in metro Atlanta This Halloween, Atlantans can make their way to burial places of the famous, infamous — and everything in between. As Halloween and the Day of the Dead approach, freelance writer Mary Welch offers an overview of our area’s cemeteries and their residents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:01:24 -0000 Cemeteries, graveyards in metro Atlanta full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This Halloween, Atlantans can make their way to burial places of the famous, infamous — and everything in between. As Halloween and the Day of the Dead approach, freelance writer Mary Welch offers an overview of our area’s cemeteries and their residents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This Halloween, Atlantans can make their way to burial places of the famous, infamous — and everything in between. As Halloween and the Day of the Dead approach, freelance writer Mary Welch offers an overview of our area’s cemeteries and their residents.

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]]> 1629 Omari Hardwick talks new movie 'Spell' Movies being released to theaters is still a rarity these days, but one that will hit the big screen is “Spell.” Omari Hardwick stars in this tale of dark magic and sinister ritual that is being released just in time for Halloween. The movie will also be available on video-on-demand on Oct. 30. In this week's episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Rodney Ho spoke with the former college football player and University of Georgia graduate about the film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0000 Omari Hardwick talks new movie 'Spell' full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Movies being released to theaters is still a rarity these days, but one that will hit the big screen is “Spell.” Omari Hardwick stars in this tale of dark magic and sinister ritual that is being released just in time for Halloween. The movie will also be available on video-on-demand on Oct. 30. In this week's episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Rodney Ho spoke with the former college football player and University of Georgia graduate about the film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Movies being released to theaters is still a rarity these days, but one that will hit the big screen is “Spell.” Omari Hardwick stars in this tale of dark magic and sinister ritual that is being released just in time for Halloween. The movie will also be available on video-on-demand on Oct. 30. In this week's episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Rodney Ho spoke with the former college football player and University of Georgia graduate about the film.

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]]> 2326 Dining in Atlanta in the age of COVID-19 This week, we look at how restaurants are coping with a changing world. When public health officials recommended socially distanced outdoor dining as the safest way to eat at restaurants during the pandemic, food and drink establishments responded by expanding the footprint of their patios and plopping picnic tables in their parking lots. The dining team checks in with local restaurants to find out how the business is coping, including efforts to winterize their outdoor spaces. The story is part of a major package that looks at dining and how the restaurant business is coping during the pandemic. Hear all about it from the dining team and some local restaurant owners and chefs on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Oct 2020 06:08:00 -0000 Dining in Atlanta in the age of COVID-19 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we look at how restaurants are coping with a changing world. When public health officials recommended socially distanced outdoor dining as the safest way to eat at restaurants during the pandemic, food and drink establishments responded by expanding the footprint of their patios and plopping picnic tables in their parking lots. The dining team checks in with local restaurants to find out how the business is coping, including efforts to winterize their outdoor spaces. The story is part of a major package that looks at dining and how the restaurant business is coping during the pandemic. Hear all about it from the dining team and some local restaurant owners and chefs on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we look at how restaurants are coping with a changing world. When public health officials recommended socially distanced outdoor dining as the safest way to eat at restaurants during the pandemic, food and drink establishments responded by expanding the footprint of their patios and plopping picnic tables in their parking lots.

The dining team checks in with local restaurants to find out how the business is coping, including efforts to winterize their outdoor spaces. The story is part of a major package that looks at dining and how the restaurant business is coping during the pandemic. Hear all about it from the dining team and some local restaurant owners and chefs on this week’s podcast.

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]]> 3492 Things to do in Vinings This week, we visit Vinings. Without a map, it’s hard to tell where Buckhead ends and Vinings begins, since Vinings is actually a part of unincorporated Atlanta even though it’s in Cobb County. It has the feel of a small town with a walkable village, and its streets are lined with beautiful homes surrounded by the Chattahoochee River and lush trees. On this episode, freelance writer Mary Welch joins us to talk about the many fun things to do and see in Vinings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0000 Things to do in Vinings full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we visit Vinings. Without a map, it’s hard to tell where Buckhead ends and Vinings begins, since Vinings is actually a part of unincorporated Atlanta even though it’s in Cobb County. It has the feel of a small town with a walkable village, and its streets are lined with beautiful homes surrounded by the Chattahoochee River and lush trees. On this episode, freelance writer Mary Welch joins us to talk about the many fun things to do and see in Vinings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we visit Vinings. Without a map, it’s hard to tell where Buckhead ends and Vinings begins, since Vinings is actually a part of unincorporated Atlanta even though it’s in Cobb County. It has the feel of a small town with a walkable village, and its streets are lined with beautiful homes surrounded by the Chattahoochee River and lush trees. On this episode, freelance writer Mary Welch joins us to talk about the many fun things to do and see in Vinings.

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]]> 998 Pumpkin patches and corn mazes Pumpkin patches and corn mazes, which are a sure sign that the season of falling leaves and Halloween has arrived. They’re also welcome sign of cooler weather and a very good reason to get outside and enjoy some sunshine. This week on accessAtlanta, freelance writer Nina Reeder shares where to find the best local pumpkin patches and corn mazes in and around Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Oct 2020 04:16:00 -0000 Pumpkin patches and corn mazes full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Pumpkin patches and corn mazes, which are a sure sign that the season of falling leaves and Halloween has arrived. They’re also welcome sign of cooler weather and a very good reason to get outside and enjoy some sunshine. This week on accessAtlanta, freelance writer Nina Reeder shares where to find the best local pumpkin patches and corn mazes in and around Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Pumpkin patches and corn mazes, which are a sure sign that the season of falling leaves and Halloween has arrived. They’re also welcome sign of cooler weather and a very good reason to get outside and enjoy some sunshine. This week on accessAtlanta, freelance writer Nina Reeder shares where to find the best local pumpkin patches and corn mazes in and around Atlanta.

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]]> 1250 Travel-related television shows to watch This week we talk about ways to visit a new place without leaving your couch. If you’re missing quality travel time, travel shows can give you a taste of the world without leaving home. Revisit some of your favorite spots, or take a vicarious tour through places you’ve never been. PBS and the Travel Channel used to be among the few options for travel TV, but with the wide array of options available now, you’ll find them in many more places. In this episode of accessAtlanta, Rodney Ho takes us through some of the best in travel-related television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0000 Travel-related television shows to watch full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week we talk about ways to visit a new place without leaving your couch. If you’re missing quality travel time, travel shows can give you a taste of the world without leaving home. Revisit some of your favorite spots, or take a vicarious tour through places you’ve never been. PBS and the Travel Channel used to be among the few options for travel TV, but with the wide array of options available now, you’ll find them in many more places. In this episode of accessAtlanta, Rodney Ho takes us through some of the best in travel-related television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we talk about ways to visit a new place without leaving your couch. If you’re missing quality travel time, travel shows can give you a taste of the world without leaving home. Revisit some of your favorite spots, or take a vicarious tour through places you’ve never been. PBS and the Travel Channel used to be among the few options for travel TV, but with the wide array of options available now, you’ll find them in many more places. In this episode of accessAtlanta, Rodney Ho takes us through some of the best in travel-related television.

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]]> 1175 Classic live albums to revisit This week, we talk about live music and some classic live albums. We miss live concerts, and we bet many of you do, too. They’re slowly coming back, but in a very different form: smaller audiences, drive-in theaters and other outdoor venues with widely spaced seating. And while they can never take the place of the concert experience, live albums give us a taste of seeing our favorite artists onstage. Live albums, of course, have been around for a very long time, and AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri recently compiled a list of a few memorable live albums to revisit. On this week’s podcast, we talk about that list and more, and she’s brought along a special guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Sep 2020 03:59:54 -0000 Classic live albums to revisit full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we talk about live music and some classic live albums. We miss live concerts, and we bet many of you do, too. They’re slowly coming back, but in a very different form: smaller audiences, drive-in theaters and other outdoor venues with widely spaced seating. And while they can never take the place of the concert experience, live albums give us a taste of seeing our favorite artists onstage. Live albums, of course, have been around for a very long time, and AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri recently compiled a list of a few memorable live albums to revisit. On this week’s podcast, we talk about that list and more, and she’s brought along a special guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we talk about live music and some classic live albums. We miss live concerts, and we bet many of you do, too. They’re slowly coming back, but in a very different form: smaller audiences, drive-in theaters and other outdoor venues with widely spaced seating. And while they can never take the place of the concert experience, live albums give us a taste of seeing our favorite artists onstage.

Live albums, of course, have been around for a very long time, and AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri recently compiled a list of a few memorable live albums to revisit. On this week’s podcast, we talk about that list and more, and she’s brought along a special guest.

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]]> 1432 Filipino flavors and Filipino-American food in Atlanta This week, we discuss a cuisine that’s making its mark on Atlanta. The restaurant scene has struggled during the pandemic, but you can never count out such a vibrant melting pot. You’ll find the cuisine of so many countries and ethnic groups here in our city and the people who bring us this culinary diversity are among those helping to keep us fed in these difficult times. Our dining editor Ligaya Figueras noticed that one in particular, Filipino-American food, was on the upswing. It’s a cuisine that has special meaning to her. She joins us to discuss this welcome trend and brings us her interviews with some of the people who are making it happen: the people behind the Estrellita, Kamayan ATL and Adobo ATL pop ups and restaurants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Sep 2020 04:25:00 -0000 Filipino flavors and Filipino-American food in Atlanta full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week, we discuss a cuisine that’s making its mark on Atlanta. The restaurant scene has struggled during the pandemic, but you can never count out such a vibrant melting pot. You’ll find the cuisine of so many countries and ethnic groups here in our city and the people who bring us this culinary diversity are among those helping to keep us fed in these difficult times. Our dining editor Ligaya Figueras noticed that one in particular, Filipino-American food, was on the upswing. It’s a cuisine that has special meaning to her. She joins us to discuss this welcome trend and brings us her interviews with some of the people who are making it happen: the people behind the Estrellita, Kamayan ATL and Adobo ATL pop ups and restaurants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we discuss a cuisine that’s making its mark on Atlanta. The restaurant scene has struggled during the pandemic, but you can never count out such a vibrant melting pot. You’ll find the cuisine of so many countries and ethnic groups here in our city and the people who bring us this culinary diversity are among those helping to keep us fed in these difficult times.

Our dining editor Ligaya Figueras noticed that one in particular, Filipino-American food, was on the upswing. It’s a cuisine that has special meaning to her. She joins us to discuss this welcome trend and brings us her interviews with some of the people who are making it happen: the people behind the Estrellita, Kamayan ATL and Adobo ATL pop ups and restaurants.

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]]> 2350 AJC Decatur (Virtual) Book Festival In this week's episode, we discuss the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival. The AJC Decatur Book Festival, like many large gatherings, is going virtual this year. The event usually brings tens of thousands of visitors to downtown Decatur on Labor Day weekend, but the logistics of putting on this year’s edition have been deemed impractical in the midst of a pandemic. Instead, the festival organizers will host a series of 15 “virtual events” in honor of the book fest’s 15th anniversary. On this week’s podcast, we’ll talk about some of the online offerings you’ll find, including the Kidnote event. The AJC’s Bo Emerson spoke with Kidnote speaker Derrick Barnes about “Crown: Ode to the Fresh Cut,” which he wrote with Gordon James. The book offers a kid’s eye view of a day in the life of a barbershop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:14:13 -0000 AJC Decatur (Virtual) Book Festival full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this week's episode, we discuss the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival. The AJC Decatur Book Festival, like many large gatherings, is going virtual this year. The event usually brings tens of thousands of visitors to downtown Decatur on Labor Day weekend, but the logistics of putting on this year’s edition have been deemed impractical in the midst of a pandemic. Instead, the festival organizers will host a series of 15 “virtual events” in honor of the book fest’s 15th anniversary. On this week’s podcast, we’ll talk about some of the online offerings you’ll find, including the Kidnote event. The AJC’s Bo Emerson spoke with Kidnote speaker Derrick Barnes about “Crown: Ode to the Fresh Cut,” which he wrote with Gordon James. The book offers a kid’s eye view of a day in the life of a barbershop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this week's episode, we discuss the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival. The AJC Decatur Book Festival, like many large gatherings, is going virtual this year. The event usually brings tens of thousands of visitors to downtown Decatur on Labor Day weekend, but the logistics of putting on this year’s edition have been deemed impractical in the midst of a pandemic.

Instead, the festival organizers will host a series of 15 “virtual events” in honor of the book fest’s 15th anniversary.

On this week’s podcast, we’ll talk about some of the online offerings you’ll find, including the Kidnote event. The AJC’s Bo Emerson spoke with Kidnote speaker Derrick Barnes about “Crown: Ode to the Fresh Cut,” which he wrote with Gordon James. The book offers a kid’s eye view of a day in the life of a barbershop.

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]]> 1684 Traveling during the pandemic era The travel and tourism industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn't mean travel has stopped. Both business and leisure travel are rebounding a bit and a recent survey by TravelPort, a leading technology company serving the global travel industry, found that the majority of travelers are ready to consider domestic and international travel again. What’s it like to travel during the pandemic era? Here to talk about it, just back from a visit to Las Vegas, is the AJC’s Melissa Ruggieri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:16:27 -0000 Traveling during the pandemic era full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The travel and tourism industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn't mean travel has stopped. Both business and leisure travel are rebounding a bit and a recent survey by TravelPort, a leading technology company serving the global travel industry, found that the majority of travelers are ready to consider domestic and international travel again. What’s it like to travel during the pandemic era? Here to talk about it, just back from a visit to Las Vegas, is the AJC’s Melissa Ruggieri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The travel and tourism industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn't mean travel has stopped. Both business and leisure travel are rebounding a bit and a recent survey by TravelPort, a leading technology company serving the global travel industry, found that the majority of travelers are ready to consider domestic and international travel again. What’s it like to travel during the pandemic era? Here to talk about it, just back from a visit to Las Vegas, is the AJC’s Melissa Ruggieri.

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]]> 2278 Drive-in concerts and other alt entertainment In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Melissa Ruggieri discusses alternatives to live shows at our favorite venues: drive-in concerts in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Aug 2020 04:36:50 -0000 Drive-in concerts and other alt entertainment full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Melissa Ruggieri discusses alternatives to live shows at our favorite venues: drive-in concerts in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Melissa Ruggieri discusses alternatives to live shows at our favorite venues: drive-in concerts in Atlanta.

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]]> 2110 How Tyler Perry produces shows during a pandemic In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Rodney Ho speaks with Tyler Perry about how the media mogul has been able to produce shows at Tyler Perry Studios during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:13:53 -0000 How Tyler Perry produces shows during a pandemic full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Rodney Ho speaks with Tyler Perry about how the media mogul has been able to produce shows at Tyler Perry Studios during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Rodney Ho speaks with Tyler Perry about how the media mogul has been able to produce shows at Tyler Perry Studios during the pandemic.

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]]> 1608 Entertaining during a pandemic How we entertain family and friends has certainly changed these days. Are there safe and creative ways to do it? AJC reporter Rosalind Bentley and accessAtlanta host Shane Harrison were talking a few weeks ago and shared their own experiences. They wondered what the experts had to say about it. Find out what they said in this episode of accessAtlanta. How are people who professionally plan parties responding? Bentley also spoke with an assistant professor of psychiatry to find out about our shifting perceptions of risk. No matter what, it’s always a good idea to listen to the medical and scientific experts in a changing pandemic landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Aug 2020 15:44:34 -0000 Entertaining during a pandemic full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution How we entertain family and friends has certainly changed these days. Are there safe and creative ways to do it? AJC reporter Rosalind Bentley and accessAtlanta host Shane Harrison were talking a few weeks ago and shared their own experiences. They wondered what the experts had to say about it. Find out what they said in this episode of accessAtlanta. How are people who professionally plan parties responding? Bentley also spoke with an assistant professor of psychiatry to find out about our shifting perceptions of risk. No matter what, it’s always a good idea to listen to the medical and scientific experts in a changing pandemic landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices How we entertain family and friends has certainly changed these days. Are there safe and creative ways to do it? AJC reporter Rosalind Bentley and accessAtlanta host Shane Harrison were talking a few weeks ago and shared their own experiences. They wondered what the experts had to say about it. Find out what they said in this episode of accessAtlanta. How are people who professionally plan parties responding? Bentley also spoke with an assistant professor of psychiatry to find out about our shifting perceptions of risk. No matter what, it’s always a good idea to listen to the medical and scientific experts in a changing pandemic landscape.

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]]> 2100 The Movie Soundtracks of Our Lives Recently released biopics and remakes have stimulated interest in back catalogs and original songs. In this episode of accessAtlanta, ajc music writer Melissa Ruggieri provides a nostalgic guide to the best 25 movie soundtracks from the 1970s through now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Jul 2020 03:01:31 -0000 The Movie Soundtracks of Our Lives full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Recently released biopics and remakes have stimulated interest in back catalogs and original songs. In this episode of accessAtlanta, ajc music writer Melissa Ruggieri provides a nostalgic guide to the best 25 movie soundtracks from the 1970s through now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Recently released biopics and remakes have stimulated interest in back catalogs and original songs. In this episode of accessAtlanta, ajc music writer Melissa Ruggieri provides a nostalgic guide to the best 25 movie soundtracks from the 1970s through now.

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]]> 2028 Georgia Tech’s SlothBoth in Atlanta Botanical Garden You can see a robot that mimics a sloth at Atlanta Botanical Garden. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Bo Emerson speaks to Emily Coffey of the Atlanta Botanical Garden and Georgia Tech’s Magnus Egerstedt about the origins of the SlothBoth and the mission of the project, which aims fight to save endangered species. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:55:40 -0000 Georgia Tech’s SlothBoth in Atlanta Botanical Garden full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution You can see a robot that mimics a sloth at Atlanta Botanical Garden. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Bo Emerson speaks to Emily Coffey of the Atlanta Botanical Garden and Georgia Tech’s Magnus Egerstedt about the origins of the SlothBoth and the mission of the project, which aims fight to save endangered species. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices You can see a robot that mimics a sloth at Atlanta Botanical Garden. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Bo Emerson speaks to Emily Coffey of the Atlanta Botanical Garden and Georgia Tech’s Magnus Egerstedt about the origins of the SlothBoth and the mission of the project, which aims fight to save endangered species.

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]]> 2317 Lori Allen (‘Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta’) has a new book Lori Allen, of “Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta,” has a new book out called “Say Yes to What's Next.” The book blends the memoir and self-help genres and in this episode of accessAtlanta, Allen discusses her life and career that led her to writing and publishing her book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000 Lori Allen (‘Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta’) has a new book full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Lori Allen, of “Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta,” has a new book out called “Say Yes to What's Next.” The book blends the memoir and self-help genres and in this episode of accessAtlanta, Allen discusses her life and career that led her to writing and publishing her book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lori Allen, of “Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta,” has a new book out called “Say Yes to What's Next.” The book blends the memoir and self-help genres and in this episode of accessAtlanta, Allen discusses her life and career that led her to writing and publishing her book.

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]]> 1848 50 years later: The second Atlanta International Pop Festival One month before Woodstock, the second Atlanta International Pop Festival took place in Byron, Georgia. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri looks back at one of the largest gatherings in Georgia history and discusses what it meant for Jimi Hendrix, The Allman Brothers, Hampton Grease Band and Atlanta as a music market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:01:01 -0000 50 years later: The second Atlanta International Pop Festival full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution One month before Woodstock, the second Atlanta International Pop Festival took place in Byron, Georgia. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri looks back at one of the largest gatherings in Georgia history and discusses what it meant for Jimi Hendrix, The Allman Brothers, Hampton Grease Band and Atlanta as a music market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices One month before Woodstock, the second Atlanta International Pop Festival took place in Byron, Georgia. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri looks back at one of the largest gatherings in Georgia history and discusses what it meant for Jimi Hendrix, The Allman Brothers, Hampton Grease Band and Atlanta as a music market.

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]]> 2061 Alternative ways to celebrate the 4th of July In this episode of accessAtlanta, freelance writer Kimeko McCoy things to do to celebrate the 4th of July while social distancing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Jul 2020 03:43:07 -0000 Alternative ways to celebrate the 4th of July full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of accessAtlanta, freelance writer Kimeko McCoy things to do to celebrate the 4th of July while social distancing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of accessAtlanta, freelance writer Kimeko McCoy things to do to celebrate the 4th of July while social distancing.

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]]> 1237 Berries (and some peaches) available for picking at local farms You can create a true farm-to-table experience for yourself, and freelance writer Mary Welch shares how. In this episode of accessAtlanta, shares several local farms that invite you to pick berries, peaches and more available at local farms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Jun 2020 17:50:19 -0000 Berries (and some peaches) available for picking at local farms full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution You can create a true farm-to-table experience for yourself, and freelance writer Mary Welch shares how. In this episode of accessAtlanta, shares several local farms that invite you to pick berries, peaches and more available at local farms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices You can create a true farm-to-table experience for yourself, and freelance writer Mary Welch shares how. In this episode of accessAtlanta, shares several local farms that invite you to pick berries, peaches and more available at local farms.

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]]> 1077 Classic Summer Movies Hollywood blockbusters have been put on hold, but thanks to streaming services, you can host your own movie night. In this episode of accessAtlanta, Suzanne Van Atten shares five blockbusters and cult classics you can watch to create your own movie festival at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Jun 2020 18:07:22 -0000 Classic Summer Movies full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Hollywood blockbusters have been put on hold, but thanks to streaming services, you can host your own movie night. In this episode of accessAtlanta, Suzanne Van Atten shares five blockbusters and cult classics you can watch to create your own movie festival at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hollywood blockbusters have been put on hold, but thanks to streaming services, you can host your own movie night. In this episode of accessAtlanta, Suzanne Van Atten shares five blockbusters and cult classics you can watch to create your own movie festival at home.

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]]> 1669 How to create a stylish, functional outdoor space You can make your balcony, patio, porch or backyard a safe haven this summer. In this episode of accessAtlanta, freelance writer Carolyn Desalu shares how to create a stylish, functional outdoor space – with insight from Will DuBose Design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:34:00 -0000 How to create a stylish, functional outdoor space full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution You can make your balcony, patio, porch or backyard a safe haven this summer. In this episode of accessAtlanta, freelance writer Carolyn Desalu shares how to create a stylish, functional outdoor space – with insight from Will DuBose Design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices You can make your balcony, patio, porch or backyard a safe haven this summer. In this episode of accessAtlanta, freelance writer Carolyn Desalu shares how to create a stylish, functional outdoor space – with insight from Will DuBose Design.

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]]> 1310 Black Music Month June 1 marked the start of the 41st annual commemoration of Black Music Month, which coincides with both the coronavirus pandemic and the unrest after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Breonna Taylor in Louisville and Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Melissa Ruggieri shares how to honor Black Music Month while balancing intensity with comfort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 Jun 2020 19:17:00 -0000 Black Music Month full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution June 1 marked the start of the 41st annual commemoration of Black Music Month, which coincides with both the coronavirus pandemic and the unrest after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Breonna Taylor in Louisville and Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Melissa Ruggieri shares how to honor Black Music Month while balancing intensity with comfort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices June 1 marked the start of the 41st annual commemoration of Black Music Month, which coincides with both the coronavirus pandemic and the unrest after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Breonna Taylor in Louisville and Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Melissa Ruggieri shares how to honor Black Music Month while balancing intensity with comfort.

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]]> 1182 Birdwatching in Georgia In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Bo Emerson speaks with Adam Betuel, Atlanta Audubon's Director of Conservation, about birdwatching, or birding, and shares how anybody can participate locally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 May 2020 18:17:00 -0000 Birdwatching in Georgia full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Bo Emerson speaks with Adam Betuel, Atlanta Audubon's Director of Conservation, about birdwatching, or birding, and shares how anybody can participate locally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Bo Emerson speaks with Adam Betuel, Atlanta Audubon's Director of Conservation, about birdwatching, or birding, and shares how anybody can participate locally.

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]]> 1827 MomoConline: MomoCon is going online In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC video producer Joseph Ferguson talks with Jessica Merriman and Chris Stuckey from MomoCon, a convention that highlights animation, gaming, comics and costuming and has become an Atlanta staple. Ferguson talks with the two about the history of the event and they share what to expect from the upcoming all-virtual edition, MomoConline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 May 2020 16:29:00 -0000 MomoConline: MomoCon is going online full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC video producer Joseph Ferguson talks with Jessica Merriman and Chris Stuckey from MomoCon, a convention that highlights animation, gaming, comics and costuming and has become an Atlanta staple. Ferguson talks with the two about the history of the event and they share what to expect from the upcoming all-virtual edition, MomoConline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC video producer Joseph Ferguson talks with Jessica Merriman and Chris Stuckey from MomoCon, a convention that highlights animation, gaming, comics and costuming and has become an Atlanta staple. Ferguson talks with the two about the history of the event and they share what to expect from the upcoming all-virtual edition, MomoConline.

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]]> 1893 ‘80s nostalgia: Timeless music you might have forgotten In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri and TV and radio reporter Rodney Ho discuss lesser known hits of the ‘80s, which include nuggets from Duran Duran, Bananarama, Cyndi Lauper and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 May 2020 20:11:18 -0000 ‘80s nostalgia: Timeless music you might have forgotten full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri and TV and radio reporter Rodney Ho discuss lesser known hits of the ‘80s, which include nuggets from Duran Duran, Bananarama, Cyndi Lauper and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri and TV and radio reporter Rodney Ho discuss lesser known hits of the ‘80s, which include nuggets from Duran Duran, Bananarama, Cyndi Lauper and many more.

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]]> 2485 The restaurant scene’s reopen In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras provides an update on the Atlanta restaurant scene following Gov. Brian Kemp’s April order, which allowed restaurants to reopen for dine-in service, lifting prior restrictions. Figueras walks us through how local institutions are conducting business, a quick look at the guidelines, and more. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares his picks of things to do and an update on concert and event cancellations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 May 2020 16:34:00 -0000 The restaurant scene’s reopen full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras provides an update on the Atlanta restaurant scene following Gov. Brian Kemp’s April order, which allowed restaurants to reopen for dine-in service, lifting prior restrictions. Figueras walks us through how local institutions are conducting business, a quick look at the guidelines, and more. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares his picks of things to do and an update on concert and event cancellations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras provides an update on the Atlanta restaurant scene following Gov. Brian Kemp’s April order, which allowed restaurants to reopen for dine-in service, lifting prior restrictions. Figueras walks us through how local institutions are conducting business, a quick look at the guidelines, and more. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares his picks of things to do and an update on concert and event cancellations.

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]]> 1878 Gardening In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Rosalind Bentley discusses the surge of interest in gardening amid the pandemic. Bentley discussed how plant companies and nurseries have responded to the new public demand. Plus, whether you’re worried about the food supply chain or need a hobby to destress, there are ways to garden whether or not you are surrounded by green space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:18:33 -0000 Gardening full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Rosalind Bentley discusses the surge of interest in gardening amid the pandemic. Bentley discussed how plant companies and nurseries have responded to the new public demand. Plus, whether you’re worried about the food supply chain or need a hobby to destress, there are ways to garden whether or not you are surrounded by green space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Rosalind Bentley discusses the surge of interest in gardening amid the pandemic. Bentley discussed how plant companies and nurseries have responded to the new public demand. Plus, whether you’re worried about the food supply chain or need a hobby to destress, there are ways to garden whether or not you are surrounded by green space.

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]]> 1784 How local musicians are handling isolation With live music and concert reviews on hold due to COVID-19, the AJC's Melissa Ruggieri has created a new series, Mic Check, which focuses on how Georgia musicians are currently spending their time. In this episode of accessAtlanta, Ruggieri shares more about the series, including updates from local artists like T.I., Big Boi, Brandon Bush, and Butch Walker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:29:01 -0000 How local musicians are handling isolation full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution With live music and concert reviews on hold due to COVID-19, the AJC's Melissa Ruggieri has created a new series, Mic Check, which focuses on how Georgia musicians are currently spending their time. In this episode of accessAtlanta, Ruggieri shares more about the series, including updates from local artists like T.I., Big Boi, Brandon Bush, and Butch Walker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With live music and concert reviews on hold due to COVID-19, the AJC's Melissa Ruggieri has created a new series, Mic Check, which focuses on how Georgia musicians are currently spending their time. In this episode of accessAtlanta, Ruggieri shares more about the series, including updates from local artists like T.I., Big Boi, Brandon Bush, and Butch Walker.

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]]> 1900 How you can celebrate Earth Day, even while sheltering in place The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is on April 22. In this episode of accessAtlanta, freelance writer Jewel Wicker shares a few recommendations for ways to commemorate the day while adhering to social distancing guidelines and shelter-in-place orders, online or in your local neighborhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Apr 2020 21:21:53 -0000 How you can celebrate Earth Day, even while sheltering in place full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is on April 22. In this episode of accessAtlanta, freelance writer Jewel Wicker shares a few recommendations for ways to commemorate the day while adhering to social distancing guidelines and shelter-in-place orders, online or in your local neighborhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is on April 22. In this episode of accessAtlanta, freelance writer Jewel Wicker shares a few recommendations for ways to commemorate the day while adhering to social distancing guidelines and shelter-in-place orders, online or in your local neighborhood.

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]]> 945 The state of the restaurant industry in Metro Atlanta In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras shares how the Metro Atlanta restaurant industry has changed amid the coronavirus pandemic. Figueras also discusses how the AJC has changed its dining coverage, which includes a new column called Atlanta Orders In, which looks at the challenges faced by Atlanta restaurants and serves as a guide to ordering takeout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Apr 2020 19:30:00 -0000 The state of the restaurant industry in Metro Atlanta full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras shares how the Metro Atlanta restaurant industry has changed amid the coronavirus pandemic. Figueras also discusses how the AJC has changed its dining coverage, which includes a new column called Atlanta Orders In, which looks at the challenges faced by Atlanta restaurants and serves as a guide to ordering takeout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras shares how the Metro Atlanta restaurant industry has changed amid the coronavirus pandemic. Figueras also discusses how the AJC has changed its dining coverage, which includes a new column called Atlanta Orders In, which looks at the challenges faced by Atlanta restaurants and serves as a guide to ordering takeout.

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]]> 1484 Street Art in Metro Atlanta There are more than 700 murals in Metro Atlanta. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC writer Najja Parker shares the best street art in Metro Atlanta that can be viewed on a walk while adhering to social distancing guidance or even from a car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Apr 2020 16:29:41 -0000 Street Art in Metro Atlanta full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution There are more than 700 murals in Metro Atlanta. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC writer Najja Parker shares the best street art in Metro Atlanta that can be viewed on a walk while adhering to social distancing guidance or even from a car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There are more than 700 murals in Metro Atlanta. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC writer Najja Parker shares the best street art in Metro Atlanta that can be viewed on a walk while adhering to social distancing guidance or even from a car.

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]]> 1206 Classic albums to revisit In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri and host Shane Harrison share classic albums to revisit while social distancing. So if you’re looking for some entertainment, Ruggieri and Harrison share music across genres to help pass the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Mar 2020 20:50:00 -0000 Classic albums to revisit full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri and host Shane Harrison share classic albums to revisit while social distancing. So if you’re looking for some entertainment, Ruggieri and Harrison share music across genres to help pass the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri and host Shane Harrison share classic albums to revisit while social distancing. So if you’re looking for some entertainment, Ruggieri and Harrison share music across genres to help pass the time.

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]]> 1764 Kevin Gillespie’s journey to Top Chef All Stars In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Rodney Ho speaks to local chef and author Kevin Gillespie about his return to Top Chef All Stars, which airs on March 19. Plus, host Shane Harrison provides an update on things to do in and around Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Mar 2020 19:47:55 -0000 Kevin Gillespie’s journey to Top Chef All Stars full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Rodney Ho speaks to local chef and author Kevin Gillespie about his return to Top Chef All Stars, which airs on March 19. Plus, host Shane Harrison provides an update on things to do in and around Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Rodney Ho speaks to local chef and author Kevin Gillespie about his return to Top Chef All Stars, which airs on March 19. Plus, host Shane Harrison provides an update on things to do in and around Atlanta.

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]]> 2628 Inside Atlanta’s eSports world In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC video producer Joseph Ferguson takes you inside a star-studded Call of Duty tournament at Gateway Center Arena and explores the landscape of eSports in Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Bloody Mary Fest and the Atlanta Fair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:50:59 -0000 Inside Atlanta’s eSports world full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC video producer Joseph Ferguson takes you inside a star-studded Call of Duty tournament at Gateway Center Arena and explores the landscape of eSports in Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Bloody Mary Fest and the Atlanta Fair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC video producer Joseph Ferguson takes you inside a star-studded Call of Duty tournament at Gateway Center Arena and explores the landscape of eSports in Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Bloody Mary Fest and the Atlanta Fair.

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]]> 1776 Allman Brothers Band 50th anniversary In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri previews the Allman Brothers Band’s 50th anniversary celebration and shares things you can do in Macon to create a full Southern rock tour. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me! at the Fox Theatre and the Atlanta Brunch Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Mar 2020 20:38:00 -0000 Allman Brothers Band 50th anniversary full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri previews the Allman Brothers Band’s 50th anniversary celebration and shares things you can do in Macon to create a full Southern rock tour. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me! at the Fox Theatre and the Atlanta Brunch Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri previews the Allman Brothers Band’s 50th anniversary celebration and shares things you can do in Macon to create a full Southern rock tour. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me! at the Fox Theatre and the Atlanta Brunch Festival.

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]]> 1236 Readers, writers share love of independent black romance novels in Atlanta In this episode of accessAtlanta, podcast producer Bria Felicien invites you into the world of independently published romance novels, written by, for and about black women. Felicien takes you to a book signing, where she interviews black romance writers and readers, and they share what they love most about the genre. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, INDECENT at Theatrical Outfit and Wire at Variety Playhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:33:18 -0000 Readers, writers share love of indie black romance novels full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of accessAtlanta, podcast producer Bria Felicien invites you into the world of independently published romance novels, written by, for and about black women. Felicien takes you to a book signing, where she interviews black romance writers and readers, and they share what they love most about the genre. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, INDECENT at Theatrical Outfit and Wire at Variety Playhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of accessAtlanta, podcast producer Bria Felicien invites you into the world of independently published romance novels, written by, for and about black women. Felicien takes you to a book signing, where she interviews black romance writers and readers, and they share what they love most about the genre. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, INDECENT at Theatrical Outfit and Wire at Variety Playhouse.

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]]> 1014 Stellaluna at The Center for Puppetry Arts Stellaluna, based on the book by Janell Cannon, is showing now through March 8 at the Center for Puppetry Arts. In this episode of accessAtlanta, hear clips from the play and a conversation between AJC reporter Bo Emerson and Jon Ludwig, who adapted the play. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Miki Howard at City Winery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:40:00 -0000 Stellaluna at The Center for Puppetry Arts full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Stellaluna, based on the book by Janell Cannon, is showing now through March 8 at the Center for Puppetry Arts. In this episode of accessAtlanta, hear clips from the play and a conversation between AJC reporter Bo Emerson and Jon Ludwig, who adapted the play. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Miki Howard at City Winery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Stellaluna, based on the book by Janell Cannon, is showing now through March 8 at the Center for Puppetry Arts. In this episode of accessAtlanta, hear clips from the play and a conversation between AJC reporter Bo Emerson and Jon Ludwig, who adapted the play. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Miki Howard at City Winery.

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]]> 1796 A guide to the Virginia-Highland neighborhood Virginia-Highland bills itself as the original work-live-play neighborhood, and this charming intown neighborhood may be right. In this episode of accessAtlanta, Mary Welch, who lived in the neighborhood for 40 years, shares things to do in the ViHi neighborhood. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Alvin Ailey's Black History Month performances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Feb 2020 17:00:14 -0000 A guide to the Virginia-Highland neighborhood full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Virginia-Highland bills itself as the original work-live-play neighborhood, and this charming intown neighborhood may be right. In this episode of accessAtlanta, Mary Welch, who lived in the neighborhood for 40 years, shares things to do in the ViHi neighborhood. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Alvin Ailey's Black History Month performances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Virginia-Highland bills itself as the original work-live-play neighborhood, and this charming intown neighborhood may be right. In this episode of accessAtlanta, Mary Welch, who lived in the neighborhood for 40 years, shares things to do in the ViHi neighborhood. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Alvin Ailey's Black History Month performances.

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]]> 1701 Things to do for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. In this episode of accessAtlanta, freelance writer Carolyn Desalu shares things to do in and around Atlanta for couples or singles, who want to celebrate the holiday with a loved one or to treat yourself. Desalu shares date ideas, whether you simply want to go out to eat and drink, and also discusses the best spots for marriage proposals and even weddings. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares events happening in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Alan Jackson at State Farm Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:21:00 -0000 Things to do for Valentine’s Day full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. In this episode of accessAtlanta, freelance writer Carolyn Desalu shares things to do in and around Atlanta for couples or singles, who want to celebrate the holiday with a loved one or to treat yourself. Desalu shares date ideas, whether you simply want to go out to eat and drink, and also discusses the best spots for marriage proposals and even weddings. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares events happening in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Alan Jackson at State Farm Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. In this episode of accessAtlanta, freelance writer Carolyn Desalu shares things to do in and around Atlanta for couples or singles, who want to celebrate the holiday with a loved one or to treat yourself. Desalu shares date ideas, whether you simply want to go out to eat and drink, and also discusses the best spots for marriage proposals and even weddings. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares events happening in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Alan Jackson at State Farm Arena.

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]]> 1140 Oscars Roundtable The 92nd Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, will take place on Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. In this episode of accessAtlanta, host Shane Harrison, along with freelance writer and art critic Felicia Feaster and her son Addison, a budding filmmaker, discuss the best films of the last year as well as their picks in the award show’s top categories. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Callanwolde Artist Market and Emory University's Bach Bowl on Superbowl Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Jan 2020 22:30:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The 92nd Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, will take place on Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. In this episode of accessAtlanta, host Shane Harrison, along with freelance writer and art critic Felicia Feaster and her son Addison, a budding filmmaker, discuss the best films of the last year as well as their picks in the award show’s top categories. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Callanwolde Artist Market and Emory University's Bach Bowl on Superbowl Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 3095 no Atlanta and the Grammy Awards Atlanta will be well-represented in nominations across many categories at Sunday’s Grammy Awards. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri and host Shane Harrison prep you for the 2020 edition of the Grammy Awards. Ruggieri and Harrison highlight Georgia nominees and more. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Atlanta Winter Beer Festival and the latest from Atlanta Opera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Jan 2020 18:07:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta will be well-represented in nominations across many categories at Sunday’s Grammy Awards. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri and host Shane Harrison prep you for the 2020 edition of the Grammy Awards. Ruggieri and Harrison highlight Georgia nominees and more. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Atlanta Winter Beer Festival and the latest from Atlanta Opera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1616 no Things to do during the MLK holiday, black history month in Atlanta The Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday is Monday, January 20. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC features reporter Rosalind Bentley shares things to do over the holiday weekend – whether they are related to food, arts or history – that either honor King’s legacy or make a good thing to do during Black History Month. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Jimmy Webb at Eddie's Attic and Stellaluna at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Additional audio courtesy of The Atlanta History Center. We want to hear from you! What do you want to see from the accessAtlanta podcast in 2020? Have thoughts or comments? Email podcasts@ajc.com to give your feedback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:21:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday is Monday, January 20. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC features reporter Rosalind Bentley shares things to do over the holiday weekend – whether they are related to food, arts or history – that either honor King’s legacy or make a good thing to do during Black History Month. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Jimmy Webb at Eddie's Attic and Stellaluna at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Additional audio courtesy of The Atlanta History Center. We want to hear from you! What do you want to see from the accessAtlanta podcast in 2020? Have thoughts or comments? Email podcasts@ajc.com to give your feedback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1713 no 20 Things to Do in Atlanta in 2020 If one of your 2020 goals was to see more of Atlanta, freelance writer Nina Reeder is here to help. In this episode of accessAtlanta, Reeder shares 20 things to do in Atlanta in 2020 – from “once in a blue moon” events and neighborhoods to visit to arts and film tours. And more. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Tara Vaughan’s She Rocks and The Atlanta Boat Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:16:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution If one of your 2020 goals was to see more of Atlanta, freelance writer Nina Reeder is here to help. In this episode of accessAtlanta, Reeder shares 20 things to do in Atlanta in 2020 – from “once in a blue moon” events and neighborhoods to visit to arts and film tours. And more. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Tara Vaughan’s She Rocks and The Atlanta Boat Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1861 no Atlanta Dining's Year in Review 2019 was a good year for the Atlanta dining scene. In this episode of the accessAtlanta podcast, dining editor Ligaya Figueras, food critic Wendell Brock and longtime beer and food writer Bob Townsend recap the year in restaurants and their stories, food, beer and cocktails. The three also talk about trends, favorites, likes and dislikes and announce a change in AJC restaurant reviews. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around metro Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Ian McNabb at The Earl and Snowmountain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:38:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2019 was a good year for the Atlanta dining scene. In this episode of the accessAtlanta podcast, dining editor Ligaya Figueras, food critic Wendell Brock and longtime beer and food writer Bob Townsend recap the year in restaurants and their stories, food, beer and cocktails. The three also talk about trends, favorites, likes and dislikes and announce a change in AJC restaurant reviews. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around metro Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Ian McNabb at The Earl and Snowmountain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2441 no The rebirth of Capricorn Studios Macon is synonymous with Southern rock, and the legendary Capricorn Studios is undergoing a rebirth there. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri takes you on an exclusive look at what is becoming Mercer Music at Capricorn. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Enchanting Winter Wonderland Exhibition and Macy’s Pink Pig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:08:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Macon is synonymous with Southern rock, and the legendary Capricorn Studios is undergoing a rebirth there. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri takes you on an exclusive look at what is becoming Mercer Music at Capricorn. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Enchanting Winter Wonderland Exhibition and Macy’s Pink Pig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1268 no Behind the Scenes of Snow Mountain Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain is one of winter’s top activities in the metro Atlanta area. There’s Galactic Snow Tubing, a Dare Devil Plunge and, yes, actual snow. Plus, much more. In this episode of the accessAtlanta podcast, AJC reporter Najja Parker takes you behind the scenes of Snow Mountain and shares all the details that you never knew you needed. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including all the seasonal and festive activities taking place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Dec 2019 17:56:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain is one of winter’s top activities in the metro Atlanta area. There’s Galactic Snow Tubing, a Dare Devil Plunge and, yes, actual snow. Plus, much more. In this episode of the accessAtlanta podcast, AJC reporter Najja Parker takes you behind the scenes of Snow Mountain and shares all the details that you never knew you needed. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including all the seasonal and festive activities taking place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1194 no Winter Things to Do There are fun things to do in metro Atlanta when it’s cold out. In this episode of accessAtlanta, freelance writer Jewel Wicker shares the many fun things to do around town throughout winter, including many activities that take place before the holidays and some will still be around after they are long gone. Plus, Shane Harrison also shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Strand Ole Opry’s Country Christmas and Madeline’s Christmas at The Horizon Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:33:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution There are fun things to do in metro Atlanta when it’s cold out. In this episode of accessAtlanta, freelance writer Jewel Wicker shares the many fun things to do around town throughout winter, including many activities that take place before the holidays and some will still be around after they are long gone. Plus, Shane Harrison also shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Strand Ole Opry’s Country Christmas and Madeline’s Christmas at The Horizon Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 949 no Washington Park’s centennial Construction began in November 1919, so Washington Park is celebrating its hundredth anniversary. In this episode of accessAtlanta, reporter Bo Emerson talks with CJ Jackson is the chair of the Conservancy at Historic Washington Park, about Washington Park’s history, how Atlanta’s changing dynamics are impacting it and what Jackson hopes for the future. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around metro Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the various holiday performances and events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:11:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Construction began in November 1919, so Washington Park is celebrating its hundredth anniversary. In this episode of accessAtlanta, reporter Bo Emerson talks with CJ Jackson is the chair of the Conservancy at Historic Washington Park, about Washington Park’s history, how Atlanta’s changing dynamics are impacting it and what Jackson hopes for the future. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around metro Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the various holiday performances and events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1906 no Atlanta’s Holiday Concerts ‘Tis the season to celebrate the holidays with your favorite musical artists. Throughout the holiday season, there will be large and intimate concerts along radio shows and smaller musical events in metro Atlanta. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri shares the holiday shows to look out for – whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or another holiday. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Mavis Staples at City Winery and Narnia at Serenbe Playhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ‘Tis the season to celebrate the holidays with your favorite musical artists. Throughout the holiday season, there will be large and intimate concerts along radio shows and smaller musical events in metro Atlanta. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri shares the holiday shows to look out for – whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or another holiday. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Mavis Staples at City Winery and Narnia at Serenbe Playhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1516 no The High Museum’s new collection Beginning Nov. 22, impressionist paintings by Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Matisse and others will go on exhibit at the High Museum of Art inside the Doris and Shouky Shaheen Gallery. In this episode of the accessAtlanta podcast, AJC reporter Bo Emerson visits the High to chat with Dr. Claudia Einecke, the museum’s European Art Curator. Emerson also travels to the Shaheen’s home to speak with Shouky, who along with Doris, gifted the paintings to the High. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Christmas at Callanwolde and the Black Friday R&B Megafest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:35:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Beginning Nov. 22, impressionist paintings by Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Matisse and others will go on exhibit at the High Museum of Art inside the Doris and Shouky Shaheen Gallery. In this episode of the accessAtlanta podcast, AJC reporter Bo Emerson visits the High to chat with Dr. Claudia Einecke, the museum’s European Art Curator. Emerson also travels to the Shaheen’s home to speak with Shouky, who along with Doris, gifted the paintings to the High. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Christmas at Callanwolde and the Black Friday R&B Megafest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1386 no Coffee in Atlanta In this episode of accessAtlanta, we talk all things coffee. The number of locally-owned coffee shops has increased across the nation, as well as here in Atlanta. For example, here you can find a motorcycle shop that sells espresso and coffee lemonade as well as a coffee shop that provides a view of the Chattahoochee River. In this episode of accessAtlanta, producer Bria Felicien speaks with Taproom Coffee & Beer owner Jonathan Pascual and the creator behind atlantacoffeeshops.com, who has visited more than 200 locally-owned shops in metro Atlanta, about the coffee scene, coffee culture and coffee-related things to do in Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Enchanting Winter Wonderland Exhibition and Brockhampton at the Roxy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:39:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of accessAtlanta, we talk all things coffee. The number of locally-owned coffee shops has increased across the nation, as well as here in Atlanta. For example, here you can find a motorcycle shop that sells espresso and coffee lemonade as well as a coffee shop that provides a view of the Chattahoochee River. In this episode of accessAtlanta, producer Bria Felicien speaks with Taproom Coffee & Beer owner Jonathan Pascual and the creator behind atlantacoffeeshops.com, who has visited more than 200 locally-owned shops in metro Atlanta, about the coffee scene, coffee culture and coffee-related things to do in Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Enchanting Winter Wonderland Exhibition and Brockhampton at the Roxy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1109 no In Conversation: Rosalind Bentley and Mechal Renee Roe, author of ‘Happy Hair’ This episode of accessAtlanta features a conversation between AJC reporter Rosalind Bentley and Mechal Renee Roe, the author and illustrator of “Happy Hair,” a children’s book that celebrates natural black hair. Bentley and Renee Roe discuss Renee Roe’s hair journey and what led to the creation of “Happy Hair,” the “politics” of black women’s hair, and more - including what’s next for the author. Roe will read from the book on Nov. 10 at Little Shop of Stories in Decatur. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the ATL Live and Atlanta Veg Fest 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:47:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This episode of accessAtlanta features a conversation between AJC reporter Rosalind Bentley and Mechal Renee Roe, the author and illustrator of “Happy Hair,” a children’s book that celebrates natural black hair. Bentley and Renee Roe discuss Renee Roe’s hair journey and what led to the creation of “Happy Hair,” the “politics” of black women’s hair, and more - including what’s next for the author. Roe will read from the book on Nov. 10 at Little Shop of Stories in Decatur. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the ATL Live and Atlanta Veg Fest 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2304 no RHOA’s Eva Marcille CBD is a hot topic right now, and Eva Marcille, known for her time with America’s Next Top Model and most recently Real Housewives of Atlanta, now has her own line of CBD products. In this episode of accessAtlanta, talks with AJC radio and TV reporter Rodney Ho about her line, cEVAd, which includes eye cream and oil, and previews the upcoming season of RHOA, which launches Nov. 3. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Red Bull Music Festival and RuPaul's Drag Race Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 31 Oct 2019 16:26:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution CBD is a hot topic right now, and Eva Marcille, known for her time with America’s Next Top Model and most recently Real Housewives of Atlanta, now has her own line of CBD products. In this episode of accessAtlanta, talks with AJC radio and TV reporter Rodney Ho about her line, cEVAd, which includes eye cream and oil, and previews the upcoming season of RHOA, which launches Nov. 3. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Red Bull Music Festival and RuPaul's Drag Race Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1539 no Extra 101: How to Get Cast as an Extra in Atlanta Atlanta usually has 20 or 30 productions taking place at a time, hundreds of extras are being used daily. That means there are lots of opportunities available for those who want to get involved. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC radio and TV reporter Rodney Ho speaks with a regular extra and a casting agent about how to land a gig, tips and what to expect on set after landing a role. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Doggy Halloween Parade and Taste Of Kennesaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Oct 2019 14:52:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta usually has 20 or 30 productions taking place at a time, hundreds of extras are being used daily. That means there are lots of opportunities available for those who want to get involved. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC radio and TV reporter Rodney Ho speaks with a regular extra and a casting agent about how to land a gig, tips and what to expect on set after landing a role. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Doggy Halloween Parade and Taste Of Kennesaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1549 no The Ultimate Guide to Noodles in Atlanta The AJC Dining team created the Ultimate Atlanta Restaurant Guide for Noodles. In this episode of the accessAtlanta podcast, AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras discusses the recent dining guide, which features noodle dishes from 12 countries and 45 restaurants in Metro Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta, including the Decatur Beer Festival and Netherworld’s Haunted Houses.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:33:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The AJC Dining team created the Ultimate Atlanta Restaurant Guide for Noodles. In this episode of the accessAtlanta podcast, AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras discusses the recent dining guide, which features noodle dishes from 12 countries and 45 restaurants in Metro Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta, including the Decatur Beer Festival and Netherworld’s Haunted Houses.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1152 no Atlanta Pride and National Coming Out Day National Coming Out Day is October 11 and this weekend is Atlanta Pride. The this episode, the AJC’s Roderic Graham shares everything you need to know ahead of this weekend’s events, which includes where to go, how to get there and make the most out of the celebration. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade and the Georgia Apple Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution National Coming Out Day is October 11 and this weekend is Atlanta Pride. The this episode, the AJC’s Roderic Graham shares everything you need to know ahead of this weekend’s events, which includes where to go, how to get there and make the most out of the celebration. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade and the Georgia Apple Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1023 no Bonus: AfroPunk Atlanta 2019 The Atlanta edition of AfroPunk, which is named the "Carnival of Consciousness 2019," will take places this weekend at 787 Windsor. The event will feature performances from Anderson .Paak and Brittany Howard and the venue will also host seminars and vendors. In this bonus episode of accessAtlanta, Stephanie Toone previews the festival and shares an interview with AfroPunk cofounder Matthew Morgan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Oct 2019 15:26:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Atlanta edition of AfroPunk, which is named the "Carnival of Consciousness 2019," will take places this weekend at 787 Windsor. The event will feature performances from Anderson .Paak and Brittany Howard and the venue will also host seminars and vendors. In this bonus episode of accessAtlanta, Stephanie Toone previews the festival and shares an interview with AfroPunk cofounder Matthew Morgan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1541 no A List: Best places in Alpharetta “Why go to New York or Chicago when you can go to Alpharetta?” In this episode of accessAtlanta, freelance writer Archith Seshadri shares how to experience the North Fulton town of Alpharetta, including things to do, places to eat and how to get there. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Oakhurst Porchfest and Steve Lacy at the Buckhead Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Oct 2019 14:59:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Why go to New York or Chicago when you can go to Alpharetta?” In this episode of accessAtlanta, freelance writer Archith Seshadri shares how to experience the North Fulton town of Alpharetta, including things to do, places to eat and how to get there. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Oakhurst Porchfest and Steve Lacy at the Buckhead Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1269 no Experience wine harvesting at Yonah Mountain Vineyards In this episode of accessAtlanta, host Shane Harrison is joined by Bob and Eric Miller from the Yonah Mountain Vineyards, which is located in Cleveland, Georgia. In the conversation, Bob and Eric talk about the origins of the winery and list their current offerings and also discuss their regular special events, which include their “Harvest Event” on Saturday, Sept. 28, where visitors can get hands-on harvesting experience, a guided tour of the winery and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make wine. Plus, Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Fall Atlanta Home Festival and Frida at the Atlanta Opera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Sep 2019 18:24:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode of accessAtlanta, host Shane Harrison is joined by Bob and Eric Miller from the Yonah Mountain Vineyards, which is located in Cleveland, Georgia. In the conversation, Bob and Eric talk about the origins of the winery and list their current offerings and also discuss their regular special events, which include their “Harvest Event” on Saturday, Sept. 28, where visitors can get hands-on harvesting experience, a guided tour of the winery and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make wine. Plus, Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Fall Atlanta Home Festival and Frida at the Atlanta Opera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1329 no Bonus: A Preview of the 2019 Out on Film Festival The Out on Film Festival will take place from Sept. 26-Oct. 6 at various locations in Atlanta. In this bonus episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Rosalind Bentley talks about what to expect from the 2019 edition of the LGBTQ film festival and provides a sneak peek at the headlining films. Bentley also shares her conversation with the festival’s programming director, Jim Farmer, who discusses the evolution of the festival and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:59:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Out on Film Festival will take place from Sept. 26-Oct. 6 at various locations in Atlanta. In this bonus episode of accessAtlanta, AJC reporter Rosalind Bentley talks about what to expect from the 2019 edition of the LGBTQ film festival and provides a sneak peek at the headlining films. Bentley also shares her conversation with the festival’s programming director, Jim Farmer, who discusses the evolution of the festival and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1584 no Hiking trails in Georgia With at least 45 state parks in Georgia, there are options to choose from when deciding where to hike. In this episode, freelance writer Nina Reeder discusses the many hiking trails across the state, from north to south Georgia to metro Atlanta. Reeder identifies the family-friendly trails, popular trails and strenuous trails as well as the magical ones. There’s even one that can lead you to the highest point in Georgia. As Reeder says, “There’s beauty out there, go find it.” This episode may help you find the best trail for you. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including The Commodores at The Bowl at Sugar Hill and JapanFest at the Infinite Energy Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution With at least 45 state parks in Georgia, there are options to choose from when deciding where to hike. In this episode, freelance writer Nina Reeder discusses the many hiking trails across the state, from north to south Georgia to metro Atlanta. Reeder identifies the family-friendly trails, popular trails and strenuous trails as well as the magical ones. There’s even one that can lead you to the highest point in Georgia. As Reeder says, “There’s beauty out there, go find it.” This episode may help you find the best trail for you. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including The Commodores at The Bowl at Sugar Hill and JapanFest at the Infinite Energy Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1393 no Your Guide to Music Midtown 2019 The 2019 edition of Music Midtown is set to take place on Sept. 14-15 in Piedmont Park. This weekend also marks 25 years since the event started. In this episode, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri and host Shane Harrison share a little bit of Music Midtown history, discuss the artists they’ve seen perform live and highlight a few artists you won’t want to miss, including Atlanta artists. Ruggieri and Harrison also share tips to help you navigate the 2019 installment of Music Midtown and get the most out of this weekend. Plus, Harrison discusses things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days including the Taste of Smyrna and The Atlanta Ballet’s 90th anniversary season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The 2019 edition of Music Midtown is set to take place on Sept. 14-15 in Piedmont Park. This weekend also marks 25 years since the event started. In this episode, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri and host Shane Harrison share a little bit of Music Midtown history, discuss the artists they’ve seen perform live and highlight a few artists you won’t want to miss, including Atlanta artists. Ruggieri and Harrison also share tips to help you navigate the 2019 installment of Music Midtown and get the most out of this weekend. Plus, Harrison discusses things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days including the Taste of Smyrna and The Atlanta Ballet’s 90th anniversary season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2033 no Tamron Hall discusses her new show Tamron Hall’s new, nationally-syndicated talk show premieres September 9 at 3 p.m. on WSB-TV. Hall, a former host with MSNBC and the TODAY show for several years, spoke with AJC reporter Rodney Ho earlier this year about why she decided to go the talk show route, the journey she took to receive the daytime TV nod, and the challenges and opportunities ahead for the solo talk show. Plus, host Shane Harrison discusses things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days including the Yellow Daisy Festival and the Atlanta Horror Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tamron Hall’s new, nationally-syndicated talk show premieres September 9 at 3 p.m. on WSB-TV. Hall, a former host with MSNBC and the TODAY show for several years, spoke with AJC reporter Rodney Ho earlier this year about why she decided to go the talk show route, the journey she took to receive the daytime TV nod, and the challenges and opportunities ahead for the solo talk show. Plus, host Shane Harrison discusses things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days including the Yellow Daisy Festival and the Atlanta Horror Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1537 no Fall Festivals in Atlanta Fall is quickly approaching. The leaves will begin to change soon, the weather will eventually cool, and there will be a number of fall festivals taking place across the Metro Atlanta area. In this episode, Mary Welch shares a taste of what to expect in the upcoming festivals, which vary from music, cultural, food, film and neighborhood-specific festivals. Plus, Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Art in the Park Festival and Mark Knopfler at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Aug 2019 11:41:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Fall is quickly approaching. The leaves will begin to change soon, the weather will eventually cool, and there will be a number of fall festivals taking place across the Metro Atlanta area. In this episode, Mary Welch shares a taste of what to expect in the upcoming festivals, which vary from music, cultural, food, film and neighborhood-specific festivals. Plus, Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Art in the Park Festival and Mark Knopfler at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1116 no Bonus: Atlanta Black Pride Weekend Atlanta Black Pride Weekend started as a picnic between friends. Now, 23 years later, the long weekend of events attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to Atlanta each Labor Day Weekend and is a staple within the LGBTQ community. In this bonus episode, AJC reporter Roderic Graham shares everything you need to know about Atlanta Black Pride Weekend 2019, including key events and locations throughout the long weekend of events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta Black Pride Weekend started as a picnic between friends. Now, 23 years later, the long weekend of events attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to Atlanta each Labor Day Weekend and is a staple within the LGBTQ community. In this bonus episode, AJC reporter Roderic Graham shares everything you need to know about Atlanta Black Pride Weekend 2019, including key events and locations throughout the long weekend of events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 905 no Waffle House, through the eyes of a first-timer Waffle House is iconic in Atlanta and the state of Georgia. AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras had never eaten at the restaurant until recently. In this episode, Ligaya shares the journey she embarked on to create a guide to the local institution, which can be found on AJC.com. You’ll also hear clips from Ligaya’s first-ever Waffle House visit, listen to interviews with Waffle House lovers and employees, and hear some Waffle House orders, including one from local chef Kevin Gillespie. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta, including AJC Decatur Book Festival and Mary J. Blige and Nas at The Royalty Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Waffle House is iconic in Atlanta and the state of Georgia. AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras had never eaten at the restaurant until recently. In this episode, Ligaya shares the journey she embarked on to create a guide to the local institution, which can be found on AJC.com. You’ll also hear clips from Ligaya’s first-ever Waffle House visit, listen to interviews with Waffle House lovers and employees, and hear some Waffle House orders, including one from local chef Kevin Gillespie. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta, including AJC Decatur Book Festival and Mary J. Blige and Nas at The Royalty Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Waffle House is iconic in Atlanta and the state of Georgia. AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras had never eaten at the restaurant until recently. In this episode, Ligaya shares the journey she embarked on to create a guide to the local institution, which can be found on AJC.com. You’ll also hear clips from Ligaya’s first-ever Waffle House visit, listen to interviews with Waffle House lovers and employees, and hear some Waffle House orders, including one from local chef Kevin Gillespie. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta, including AJC Decatur Book Festival and Mary J. Blige and Nas at The Royalty Tour.

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]]> 1585 no Dragon Con 2019 The Dragon Con parade helps make Labor Day unique in Atlanta. Dragon Con, a multigenre pop culture convention, will host its 2019 edition from August 29 to September 2. In this episode, AJC reporter Melissa Ruggieri shares everything you need to know about the event, including who will headline, how it became a yearlong affair and what to know about the parade. Ruggieri also shares past stories and provides tips to survive Dragon Con that anyone can use, from newbies to veterans. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Taste of Johns Creek and Dionne Warwick at The Fox Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Aug 2019 13:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Dragon Con parade helps make Labor Day unique in Atlanta. Dragon Con, a multigenre pop culture convention, will host its 2019 edition from August 29 to September 2. In this episode, AJC reporter Melissa Ruggieri shares everything you need to know about the event, including who will headline, how it became a yearlong affair and what to know about the parade. Ruggieri also shares past stories and provides tips to survive Dragon Con that anyone can use, from newbies to veterans. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Taste of Johns Creek and Dionne Warwick at The Fox Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1496 no MODA’s new exhibit In this episode, podcast producer Bria Felicien visits the Museum of Design Atlanta’s Wire & Wood: Designing Iconic Guitars exhibit, which is open now through September 29, and features iconic guitars used by Kurt Cobain, Bo Didley, St. Vincent, Jack White and more. Assistant Director Lisa Babb and Exhibitions Manager Janelle Miniter also shared details of the current exhibit along with MODA’s current and future offerings. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Piedmont Park Arts Festival and Jill Scott at The Fox Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Aug 2019 14:13:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode, podcast producer Bria Felicien visits the Museum of Design Atlanta’s Wire & Wood: Designing Iconic Guitars exhibit, which is open now through September 29, and features iconic guitars used by Kurt Cobain, Bo Didley, St. Vincent, Jack White and more. Assistant Director Lisa Babb and Exhibitions Manager Janelle Miniter also shared details of the current exhibit along with MODA’s current and future offerings. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Piedmont Park Arts Festival and Jill Scott at The Fox Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1367 no Meet the director of the National Center for Civil & Human Rights The director of the National Center for Human and Civil Rights wants the museum to train human rights activists and advocates. In this episode, AJC reporter Bo Emerson shares his conversation with CEO Jill Savitt, who wants to transition the center from a museum of inspiring storytelling to an engaging cultural campus that protects democracy and democratic ideals. Also, learn more about the incident Savitt dealt with at nine years old that influenced her life and her leadership. Plus, Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Cats at The Fox Theatre and Decatur BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The director of the National Center for Human and Civil Rights wants the museum to train human rights activists and advocates. In this episode, AJC reporter Bo Emerson shares his conversation with CEO Jill Savitt, who wants to transition the center from a museum of inspiring storytelling to an engaging cultural campus that protects democracy and democratic ideals. Also, learn more about the incident Savitt dealt with at nine years old that influenced her life and her leadership. Plus, Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Cats at The Fox Theatre and Decatur BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1429 no Atlanta's theatre season Theatre season used to launch in the fall, but now it’s a year round affair in Atlanta. In this episode, James Beard award-winning writer Wendell Brock discusses the upcoming shows you’ll want to catch in the metro area, recent changes and additions to the theater scene and themes he’s noticing popping up in upcoming shows. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next ten days, including Atlanta Zombie Pub Crawl and The Lost 80's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Jul 2019 11:45:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Theatre season used to launch in the fall, but now it’s a year round affair in Atlanta. In this episode, James Beard award-winning writer Wendell Brock discusses the upcoming shows you’ll want to catch in the metro area, recent changes and additions to the theater scene and themes he’s noticing popping up in upcoming shows. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next ten days, including Atlanta Zombie Pub Crawl and The Lost 80's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1418 no How to get on a game show The contestants on game shows are real people, not actors. In this episode of the accessAtlanta podcast, Atlanta-based journalist Archith Seshadri, who has won $60,000, shares how he landed on The $100,000 Pyramid last year and gives tips on what it takes to get selected and win big. Seshadri also shares his conversation with game show producer Liz Harris, who gives you a look at how a game show comes together. Plus, Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Atlanta Ice Cream Festival and Children of Eden at Aurora Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:14:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The contestants on game shows are real people, not actors. In this episode of the accessAtlanta podcast, Atlanta-based journalist Archith Seshadri, who has won $60,000, shares how he landed on The $100,000 Pyramid last year and gives tips on what it takes to get selected and win big. Seshadri also shares his conversation with game show producer Liz Harris, who gives you a look at how a game show comes together. Plus, Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Atlanta Ice Cream Festival and Children of Eden at Aurora Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1789 no Slutty Vegan If you haven’t been to Slutty Vegan, you’ve likely heard of Slutty Vegan. It’s a popular plant-based burger restaurant in the Westview neighborhood of Atlanta. AJC reporter Najja Parker spoke to Slutty Vegan owner Pinky Cole, who also works in the film industry, about the origins of her business and her love for Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution If you haven’t been to Slutty Vegan, you’ve likely heard of Slutty Vegan. It’s a popular plant-based burger restaurant in the Westview neighborhood of Atlanta. AJC reporter Najja Parker spoke to Slutty Vegan owner Pinky Cole, who also works in the film industry, about the origins of her business and her love for Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 823 no Westside BeltLine The Atlanta BeltLine Westside 5k/8k/13k is scheduled for July 13. In this episode, AJC reporter Bo Emerson visited the westside section of the BeltLine and spoke with a muralist, a local farm owner and officials with the BeltLine about things to do and see on that area of the trail. Plus, Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:39:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Atlanta BeltLine Westside 5k/8k/13k is scheduled for July 13. In this episode, AJC reporter Bo Emerson visited the westside section of the BeltLine and spoke with a muralist, a local farm owner and officials with the BeltLine about things to do and see on that area of the trail. Plus, Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1448 no International Pop Festival’s 50th anniversary In 1969, the International Pop Festival brought Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, CCR, Chicago and more to Georgia and established Atlanta as a meaningful player in the music industry. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the festival, AJC music writer spoke to fans, artists and others involved to share their memories. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Jun 2019 12:52:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In 1969, the International Pop Festival brought Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, CCR, Chicago and more to Georgia and established Atlanta as a meaningful player in the music industry. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the festival, AJC music writer spoke to fans, artists and others involved to share their memories. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1828 no Nickelodeon’s Slime City in Atlanta Nickelodeon’s Slime City is now open through Labor Day next to “Disco Kroger” in Buckhead. In this episode, AJC film and TV reporter Rodney Ho takes you behind-the-scenes of the pop-up and shares what to know to enjoy the experience. Also, find out ways Nickelodeon honored Atlanta inside of Slime City and what slime feels like. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta, including Max Makes a Million at the Alliance Theatre and Of Origins and Belonging, Drawn from Atlanta at the High Museum of Art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Jun 2019 13:15:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Nickelodeon’s Slime City is now open through Labor Day next to “Disco Kroger” in Buckhead. In this episode, AJC film and TV reporter Rodney Ho takes you behind-the-scenes of the pop-up and shares what to know to enjoy the experience. Also, find out ways Nickelodeon honored Atlanta inside of Slime City and what slime feels like. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta, including Max Makes a Million at the Alliance Theatre and Of Origins and Belonging, Drawn from Atlanta at the High Museum of Art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1049 no AJC Peachtree Road Race The 50th Running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race takes over Atlanta on July 4. In this episode, longtime sportswriter Ken Sugiura shares some of the most interesting stories surrounding the event, including the runner who hasn’t missed a race since its founding. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta, including the AthFest music and arts festival and Rickie Lee Jones at City Winery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Jun 2019 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The 50th Running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race takes over Atlanta on July 4. In this episode, longtime sportswriter Ken Sugiura shares some of the most interesting stories surrounding the event, including the runner who hasn’t missed a race since its founding. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta, including the AthFest music and arts festival and Rickie Lee Jones at City Winery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1575 no Marietta Creeper’s Car Club's car show This weekend, the Creeper Car Club of Marietta will host its 59th annual charity car show. It’s a day-long event, featuring hundreds of cars, car aficionados and family-friendly fun. In this episode, AJC editor Todd Duncan shares interviews Greg Greer, one of the organizers of the show, and they discuss how the car show has evolved over the decades, what to expect from this year’s event and the car club’s love of both cars and people. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Atlanta Summer Beer Fest and Pride and Joy: The Marvin Gaye Musical at The Fox Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Jun 2019 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This weekend, the Creeper Car Club of Marietta will host its 59th annual charity car show. It’s a day-long event, featuring hundreds of cars, car aficionados and family-friendly fun. In this episode, AJC editor Todd Duncan shares interviews Greg Greer, one of the organizers of the show, and they discuss how the car show has evolved over the decades, what to expect from this year’s event and the car club’s love of both cars and people. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Atlanta Summer Beer Fest and Pride and Joy: The Marvin Gaye Musical at The Fox Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1103 no Summer Concerts in Atlanta In this episode, host Shane Harrison and music writer AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri share the summer concerts, festivals and shows coming soon in the Atlanta area. With a variety of indoor and outdoor events, farewell tours and reimagined festivals, there’s plenty to choose from across genres over the next few months. As always, Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta in the next 10 days, including the Blairsville Scottish Festival and The Lightning Thief musical at Cobb Energy Centre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 May 2019 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode, host Shane Harrison and music writer AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri share the summer concerts, festivals and shows coming soon in the Atlanta area. With a variety of indoor and outdoor events, farewell tours and reimagined festivals, there’s plenty to choose from across genres over the next few months. As always, Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta in the next 10 days, including the Blairsville Scottish Festival and The Lightning Thief musical at Cobb Energy Centre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1573 no 20th Annual Butterfly Festival In this episode, host Shane Harrison speaks with two visitors from the Chattahoochee Nature Center about the 20th annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival. It’s a chance to celebrate pollinators, their beauty and everything they do for the environment. Plus, learn more about the other events the nature center has planned throughout the summer. As always, Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta in the next 10 days, including the Food & Wine Festival and Decatur Arts Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 May 2019 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode, host Shane Harrison speaks with two visitors from the Chattahoochee Nature Center about the 20th annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival. It’s a chance to celebrate pollinators, their beauty and everything they do for the environment. Plus, learn more about the other events the nature center has planned throughout the summer. As always, Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta in the next 10 days, including the Food & Wine Festival and Decatur Arts Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1313 no Candy Shops in Metro ATL With a range of candy shops that either take you down memory lane or introduce you to a new experience, it isn’t hard to satisfy your sweet tooth in Metro Atlanta. In this episode, AJC freelancer Carolyn Desalu shares the candy shops she’s visited around town and ways you can treat yourself or others. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next ten days, including The 1975 at Cadence Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park and Brew at the Zoo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 May 2019 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution With a range of candy shops that either take you down memory lane or introduce you to a new experience, it isn’t hard to satisfy your sweet tooth in Metro Atlanta. In this episode, AJC freelancer Carolyn Desalu shares the candy shops she’s visited around town and ways you can treat yourself or others. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next ten days, including The 1975 at Cadence Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park and Brew at the Zoo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1409 no Mystical things to do in Atlanta Whether you’re interested in astrology, tarot, crystals or more - there are plenty places to go for lovers of all things mystical in Atlanta. In this episode, AJC podcast producer Bria Felicien visits three metaphysical shops in Atlanta and spoke with the owners and operators. Modern Mystic Shop’s Kelley Knight wants to bring mysticism mainstream. Phoenix & Dragon Bookstore showcases spiritual traditions from around the world. Hoot Owl Attic’s primary focus is education and community involvement. Energy healer Bijoux Wright teaches people how to manifest the life they want. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta, including Kirkwood Spring Fling and Ben Platt at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 May 2019 16:12:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Whether you’re interested in astrology, tarot, crystals or more - there are plenty places to go for lovers of all things mystical in Atlanta. In this episode, AJC podcast producer Bria Felicien visits three metaphysical shops in Atlanta and spoke with the owners and operators. Modern Mystic Shop’s Kelley Knight wants to bring mysticism mainstream. Phoenix & Dragon Bookstore showcases spiritual traditions from around the world. Hoot Owl Attic’s primary focus is education and community involvement. Energy healer Bijoux Wright teaches people how to manifest the life they want. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta, including Kirkwood Spring Fling and Ben Platt at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2319 no Atlanta Barbecue Atlanta has emerged as a serious barbecue city. In this episode, AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras sat down with Jim Auchmutey, author of “Smokelore: A Short History of Barbecue in America,” about historic Atlanta barbecue landmarks and the regional barbecue styles influencing local restaurants. Also, award-winning food writer and critic Wendell Brock joined Ligaya to discuss their barbecue road trip, as well as the various sauces, sides, pies, banana pudding - and yes, Brunswick stew - they came across. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including Swing into Spring Festival and May-retta Days Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 May 2019 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta has emerged as a serious barbecue city. In this episode, AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras sat down with Jim Auchmutey, author of “Smokelore: A Short History of Barbecue in America,” about historic Atlanta barbecue landmarks and the regional barbecue styles influencing local restaurants. Also, award-winning food writer and critic Wendell Brock joined Ligaya to discuss their barbecue road trip, as well as the various sauces, sides, pies, banana pudding - and yes, Brunswick stew - they came across. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including Swing into Spring Festival and May-retta Days Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2073 no Things to do for film fanatics Georgia has been dubbed the Hollywood of the South. After all, there are currently 105 active or upcoming productions in metro Atlanta area. In this episode, AJC freelancer Toby Adeyemi shares the top five places for film fanatics to visit, whether you’re interested in movie or TV sets, finding the best places to watch films or have an interest in film history. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Snellville Days Festival and the Shaky Knees Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Apr 2019 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia has been dubbed the Hollywood of the South. After all, there are currently 105 active or upcoming productions in metro Atlanta area. In this episode, AJC freelancer Toby Adeyemi shares the top five places for film fanatics to visit, whether you’re interested in movie or TV sets, finding the best places to watch films or have an interest in film history. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Snellville Days Festival and the Shaky Knees Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1098 no What’s New at the Center for Puppetry Arts Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts is committed to providing accessible programming to all children. Inspired in 2013 by her nephew with autism spectrum disorder, Center for Puppetry Arts education director Aretta Baumgartner created “sensory-friendly” programming initiative. Now, the center now has six sensory-friendly afternoons each year featuring hand-picked shows for everyone to enjoy.In this episode, Baumgartner shares how sensory-friendly programming was created at the Center for Puppetry Arts and how it works, what to expect when attending a “sensory-friendly” afternoon, and how the center created a “village” to ensure the initiative lasts for the long-haul. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including The Bear on the Square Mountain Festival and Dear Evan Hansen at the Fox Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Apr 2019 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts is committed to providing accessible programming to all children. Inspired in 2013 by her nephew with autism spectrum disorder, Center for Puppetry Arts education director Aretta Baumgartner created “sensory-friendly” programming initiative. Now, the center now has six sensory-friendly afternoons each year featuring hand-picked shows for everyone to enjoy.In this episode, Baumgartner shares how sensory-friendly programming was created at the Center for Puppetry Arts and how it works, what to expect when attending a “sensory-friendly” afternoon, and how the center created a “village” to ensure the initiative lasts for the long-haul. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including The Bear on the Square Mountain Festival and Dear Evan Hansen at the Fox Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1518 no Making biscuits with Carla Hall It’s biscuit time. Celebrity chefs Carla Hall and Chadwick Boyd love to make biscuits with strangers. Whether you’ve seen her on Bravo’s Top Chef, Top Chef “All-Stars,” or ABC’s The Chew, you know Hall prefers to cook with love. And Boyd wants to change the world through food. In this episode, AJC food and dining editor Ligaya Figueras opened up her kitchen to Hall and Boyd to not only make biscuits, but also teach us ways we can all improve our biscuit game. Hall made buttermilk biscuits from her most recent cookbook, “Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration” and Boyd blended recipes to make a savory biscuit using sage, honey and carrots. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Big Shanty Festival and Georgia Renaissance Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Apr 2019 15:54:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution It’s biscuit time. Celebrity chefs Carla Hall and Chadwick Boyd love to make biscuits with strangers. Whether you’ve seen her on Bravo’s Top Chef, Top Chef “All-Stars,” or ABC’s The Chew, you know Hall prefers to cook with love. And Boyd wants to change the world through food. In this episode, AJC food and dining editor Ligaya Figueras opened up her kitchen to Hall and Boyd to not only make biscuits, but also teach us ways we can all improve our biscuit game. Hall made buttermilk biscuits from her most recent cookbook, “Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration” and Boyd blended recipes to make a savory biscuit using sage, honey and carrots. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Big Shanty Festival and Georgia Renaissance Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 3009 no Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail Walk with us. AJC reporter Bo Emerson takes us on a guided tour of a newly developed section of the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail, where there are plenty of things to do and see and places to eat. In this episode, Emerson also speaks with skaters and musicians he ran into while walking the trail and the executive director of the Atlanta Beltline Partnership. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Atlanta Dogwood Festival and Jenny Lewis at Variety Playhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 Apr 2019 11:49:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Walk with us. AJC reporter Bo Emerson takes us on a guided tour of a newly developed section of the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail, where there are plenty of things to do and see and places to eat. In this episode, Emerson also speaks with skaters and musicians he ran into while walking the trail and the executive director of the Atlanta Beltline Partnership. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Atlanta Dogwood Festival and Jenny Lewis at Variety Playhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1321 no Spring Concerts Guide Music lovers, this episode is for you – AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri shares her diverse guide to spring concerts in Atlanta. She can help you decide which upcoming concerts to attend – no matter your genre or venue preference. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Rosanne Cash at Center Stage and Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous at Alliance Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Music lovers, this episode is for you – AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri shares her diverse guide to spring concerts in Atlanta. She can help you decide which upcoming concerts to attend – no matter your genre or venue preference. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Rosanne Cash at Center Stage and Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous at Alliance Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1444 no Spring Festivals Guide Warmer weather and longer days are coming soon, and so is spring festival season in Atlanta. Whether you’re looking for festivals featuring food, live music, arts, or simply kid or dog-friendly activities, there’s a festival for you in the metro area. AJC reporter Najja Parker and host Shane Harrison discuss upcoming festivals – including the ones they are most excited to attend. Plus, Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Atlanta Fermentation Festival and the Everly Brothers Experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Warmer weather and longer days are coming soon, and so is spring festival season in Atlanta. Whether you’re looking for festivals featuring food, live music, arts, or simply kid or dog-friendly activities, there’s a festival for you in the metro area. AJC reporter Najja Parker and host Shane Harrison discuss upcoming festivals – including the ones they are most excited to attend. Plus, Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Atlanta Fermentation Festival and the Everly Brothers Experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1198 no Gwinnett’s MARTA vote and things to do On March 19, Gwinnett County residents will vote to decide whether or not to join MARTA. In this episode, AJC reporter Amanda Coyne shares how the result of the vote could impact things to do in the county for those who reside in Gwinnett and for Metro Atlanta residents trying to get there. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Mar 2019 14:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution On March 19, Gwinnett County residents will vote to decide whether or not to join MARTA. In this episode, AJC reporter Amanda Coyne shares how the result of the vote could impact things to do in the county for those who reside in Gwinnett and for Metro Atlanta residents trying to get there. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1284 no St. Patrick’s Day in Atlanta Need help planning your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations? Look no further than this episode of accessAtlanta. The AJC’s Kelly Audette shares things you can do to celebrate in Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:21:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Need help planning your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations? Look no further than this episode of accessAtlanta. The AJC’s Kelly Audette shares things you can do to celebrate in Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 979 no Candytopia Today, we’re walking through a sugar wonderland. In this episode, AJC reporter Najja Parker takes us to Candytopia, a pop-up candy exhibit that opened in Buckhead’s Lenox Marketplace on Feb. 8. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around in Atlanta over the next 10 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Today, we’re walking through a sugar wonderland. In this episode, AJC reporter Najja Parker takes us to Candytopia, a pop-up candy exhibit that opened in Buckhead’s Lenox Marketplace on Feb. 8. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around in Atlanta over the next 10 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1774 no Atlanta and the Oscars Atlanta will be represented well at the Oscars on Sunday. In this bonus episode, AJC reporter Jennifer Brett shares the nominations Georgia-filmed movies received, and gave background and tidbits about Atlanta-filmed "Black Panther," which is nominated for best picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0000 bonus The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta will be represented well at the Oscars on Sunday. In this bonus episode, AJC reporter Jennifer Brett shares the nominations Georgia-filmed movies received, and gave background and tidbits about Atlanta-filmed "Black Panther," which is nominated for best picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 598 no Cyclorama reopens at Atlanta History Center Cyclorama is set to reopen at the Atlanta History Center on Feb. 22. In this episode, AJC reporter Bo Emerson shares the history of the painting as well as a conversation he had with Atlanta History Center historian Gordon Jones. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Alvin Ailey at the Fox Theatre and Jake Shimabukuro at City Winery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cyclorama is set to reopen at the Atlanta History Center on Feb. 22. In this episode, AJC reporter Bo Emerson shares the history of the painting as well as a conversation he had with Atlanta History Center historian Gordon Jones. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Alvin Ailey at the Fox Theatre and Jake Shimabukuro at City Winery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1526 no Ron Clark on Survivor In this bonus episode, AJC reporter Rodney Ho chats with Ron Clark of Ron Clark Academy about his appearance in the upcoming season of “Survivor,” which starts February 20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 17 Feb 2019 17:00:00 -0000 bonus The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this bonus episode, AJC reporter Rodney Ho chats with Ron Clark of Ron Clark Academy about his appearance in the upcoming season of “Survivor,” which starts February 20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1812 no Taraji P. Henson's Atlanta favorites In this episode, the AJC's Najja Parker sat down with Taraji P. Henson (Empire), producer Will Packer (Girls Trip) and director Adam Shankman (A Walk to Remember), to discuss their new film “What Men Want.” Henson, Packer and Shankman share the places they frequent when filming in Atlanta and discuss their legacies in the film industry. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including The Wolves at Horizon Theatre and Trevor Noah at the Fox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In this episode, the AJC's Najja Parker sat down with Taraji P. Henson (Empire), producer Will Packer (Girls Trip) and director Adam Shankman (A Walk to Remember), to discuss their new film “What Men Want.” Henson, Packer and Shankman share the places they frequent when filming in Atlanta and discuss their legacies in the film industry. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including The Wolves at Horizon Theatre and Trevor Noah at the Fox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1193 no Atlanta and the Grammys Atlanta will be well-represented in nominations across many categories at Sunday’s Grammy Awards. AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri and host Shane Harrison preview the show in the latest episode of accessAtlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0000 bonus The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta will be well-represented in nominations across many categories at Sunday’s Grammy Awards. AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri and host Shane Harrison preview the show in the latest episode of accessAtlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1300 no Super Bowl Wrap How did Atlanta do? Before the dust settles from Super Bowl 53, we recapped the game and festivities in Atlanta before focus shifts to the next NFL season and Super Bowl 54 in Miami. In this episode, AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri and Shane Harrison recap the events that took place throughout the week, the game, the halftime show and performances from Atlanta’s own. Plus, Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Vince Staples at Tabernacle and the many love-themed theatre productions happening on Atlanta stages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution How did Atlanta do? Before the dust settles from Super Bowl 53, we recapped the game and festivities in Atlanta before focus shifts to the next NFL season and Super Bowl 54 in Miami. In this episode, AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri and Shane Harrison recap the events that took place throughout the week, the game, the halftime show and performances from Atlanta’s own. Plus, Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Vince Staples at Tabernacle and the many love-themed theatre productions happening on Atlanta stages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1663 no Celebrating Black History Month accessAtlanta has your 2019 guide to celebrating Black History Month in the city. In this episode, AJC Sepia editor Ernie Suggs shares things to do, venues to see and opportunities to learn more in Atlanta during Black History Month. Suggs also previews the paper’s upcoming month-long Black History Month Series, featuring profiles on notable figures, unsung heroes and cultural touchstones. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do over the next 10 days, like Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta's Pajama Concert and Atlanta Opera's Dead Man Walking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 31 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution accessAtlanta has your 2019 guide to celebrating Black History Month in the city. In this episode, AJC Sepia editor Ernie Suggs shares things to do, venues to see and opportunities to learn more in Atlanta during Black History Month. Suggs also previews the paper’s upcoming month-long Black History Month Series, featuring profiles on notable figures, unsung heroes and cultural touchstones. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do over the next 10 days, like Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta's Pajama Concert and Atlanta Opera's Dead Man Walking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1280 no Super Bowl 53 The NFL, the Super Bowl and thousands of football fans will take over Atlanta next week for the biggest professional football game of the year. That means, the city will be buzzing with more activity than usual. In this episode, AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri shares the keys to navigating Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta, including the things to do and concerts to attend. Not interested in football or large crowds? Ruggieri also shares a few tips for avoiding it all while still enjoying yourself. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Callanwolde Artist Market and “Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds”at Synchronicity Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The NFL, the Super Bowl and thousands of football fans will take over Atlanta next week for the biggest professional football game of the year. That means, the city will be buzzing with more activity than usual. In this episode, AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri shares the keys to navigating Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta, including the things to do and concerts to attend. Not interested in football or large crowds? Ruggieri also shares a few tips for avoiding it all while still enjoying yourself. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Callanwolde Artist Market and “Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds”at Synchronicity Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1564 no Atlanta Bucket List When you search “things to do in Atlanta,” sometimes places you’ve been to countless times pop up. You’ve visited The King Center and Fox Theatre. You’ve stopped by the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the CNN Center and Six Flags. In this episode, AJC freelancer Toby Adeyemi shares the items on his Atlanta Bucket List – lesser-known places he’s visited in the last few months, where he’s had the most fun. Find out the places he’s gone, why he enjoys them and how you can get there. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Tamborrada at Cooks & Soldiers and Cher at Infinite Energy Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution When you search “things to do in Atlanta,” sometimes places you’ve been to countless times pop up. You’ve visited The King Center and Fox Theatre. You’ve stopped by the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the CNN Center and Six Flags. In this episode, AJC freelancer Toby Adeyemi shares the items on his Atlanta Bucket List – lesser-known places he’s visited in the last few months, where he’s had the most fun. Find out the places he’s gone, why he enjoys them and how you can get there. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Tamborrada at Cooks & Soldiers and Cher at Infinite Energy Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1408 no 2018 Rewind In 2018, accessAtlanta released 44 episodes that gave listeners a front-row look at the best things to do, see, eat and experience in the city. Our reporters chatted with Olympic athletes, world-famous entertainers and local entrepreneurs. Members of our team attended former president Jimmy Carter’s Sunday school class, Atlanta’s star-studded Black Panther premiere and live musical performances that don’t allow talking—or texting. Our team visited a chimp sanctuary, provide food and beer guides, and kept you updated on “Hollywood of the South.” We covered every corner of entertainment in Atlanta. In this episode, AJC senior editor, Nicole Smith takes a look back to discuss her favorite episodes of the last year—the first year of the accessAtlanta podcast— and what to expect in 2019. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Middleditch and Schwartz at the Tabernacle and Swan Lake at the Fox Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In 2018, accessAtlanta released 44 episodes that gave listeners a front-row look at the best things to do, see, eat and experience in the city. Our reporters chatted with Olympic athletes, world-famous entertainers and local entrepreneurs. Members of our team attended former president Jimmy Carter’s Sunday school class, Atlanta’s star-studded Black Panther premiere and live musical performances that don’t allow talking—or texting. Our team visited a chimp sanctuary, provide food and beer guides, and kept you updated on “Hollywood of the South.” We covered every corner of entertainment in Atlanta. In this episode, AJC senior editor, Nicole Smith takes a look back to discuss her favorite episodes of the last year—the first year of the accessAtlanta podcast— and what to expect in 2019. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Middleditch and Schwartz at the Tabernacle and Swan Lake at the Fox Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1248 no Atlanta Millennials Tech-savvy, entitled, environmentally conscious, and diverse are some words used to define Millennials. There are various opinions on this sizable generation which is expected to outnumber Baby Boomers this year. You might even see headlines and articles blaming the generation for the decline of movie sales or doing away with golf. Millennials are people born between 1981 and 1996 according to the Pew Research Center. The AJC's Stephanie Toone, Zachary Hansen and former AJC reporter Becca Godwin chat about perceptions about Millennials, social media culture, and political engagement. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Snoop Dogg at State Farm Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Jan 2019 13:30:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tech-savvy, entitled, environmentally conscious, and diverse are some words used to define Millennials. There are various opinions on this sizable generation which is expected to outnumber Baby Boomers this year. You might even see headlines and articles blaming the generation for the decline of movie sales or doing away with golf. Millennials are people born between 1981 and 1996 according to the Pew Research Center. The AJC's Stephanie Toone, Zachary Hansen and former AJC reporter Becca Godwin chat about perceptions about Millennials, social media culture, and political engagement. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Snoop Dogg at State Farm Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1285 no 2 Girls Talking AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri and long-time rock radio DJ for 97.1 The River, Kaedy Kiely, are bringing their behind-the-scenes conversations, about things like music, football, and movies, to the podcast world with 2 Girls Talking. On this episode of accessAtlanta, they chat about creating their joint podcast, some of the musical acts that they've interviewed over the years and their friendship. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including The Roots at the Coca-Cola Roxy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri and long-time rock radio DJ for 97.1 The River, Kaedy Kiely, are bringing their behind-the-scenes conversations, about things like music, football, and movies, to the podcast world with 2 Girls Talking. On this episode of accessAtlanta, they chat about creating their joint podcast, some of the musical acts that they've interviewed over the years and their friendship. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including The Roots at the Coca-Cola Roxy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1908 no Souper Jenny's nonprofit, The Zadie Project Souper Jenny has become an Atlanta favorite since opening nearly 20 years ago, satisfying hungry locals with bowls of delicious goodness such as its beloved turkey chili and rotating seasonal offerings along with salads and sandwiches. The restaurant’s name is familiar to many, but owner Jenny Levison’s two-year-old The Zadie Project might be less familiar. Feeding the hungry is part of the project’s mission, but the nonprofit goes beyond providing those in need with homemade soup. It also works to educate people about urban farming, much of it done on the one-acre farm behind the cafe's Westside location, and healthy food preparations. AJC reporter Becca Godwin recently stopped by to find out more about The Zadie Project. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band at Infinite Energy Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Souper Jenny has become an Atlanta favorite since opening nearly 20 years ago, satisfying hungry locals with bowls of delicious goodness such as its beloved turkey chili and rotating seasonal offerings along with salads and sandwiches. The restaurant’s name is familiar to many, but owner Jenny Levison’s two-year-old The Zadie Project might be less familiar. Feeding the hungry is part of the project’s mission, but the nonprofit goes beyond providing those in need with homemade soup. It also works to educate people about urban farming, much of it done on the one-acre farm behind the cafe's Westside location, and healthy food preparations. AJC reporter Becca Godwin recently stopped by to find out more about The Zadie Project. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band at Infinite Energy Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1645 no 53 Days Until Super Bowl 53 There are just 53 days until Super Bowl 53 kicks off at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. And in just a few weeks, we'll learn which teams will take the field in the new stadium. AJC music reporter and avid football fan Melissa Ruggieri chats about concerts from artists such as Ludacris and Aerosmith, the food scene, and tips on getting around the city. Follow the AJC's Super Bowl coverage at ajc.com/53 for game-day mania. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Winter Wonderland at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution There are just 53 days until Super Bowl 53 kicks off at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. And in just a few weeks, we'll learn which teams will take the field in the new stadium. AJC music reporter and avid football fan Melissa Ruggieri chats about concerts from artists such as Ludacris and Aerosmith, the food scene, and tips on getting around the city. Follow the AJC's Super Bowl coverage at ajc.com/53 for game-day mania. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Winter Wonderland at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1667 no Slam poetry in Atlanta Atlanta poet Ryan Jones may have felt defeated coming off of the stage for night two of the 2018 National Poetry Slam in Chicago in August. His slam team Art Amok didn’t place as well as they’d hoped and Jones was on an emotional rollercoaster after learning a friend had just passed away. But as the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining, and Jones reasoned if the team did well, his friend’s belief in him as a poet became real. In the end, the four-member team won the group piece finals and brought a renewed admiration for Southern artists. Art Amok’s history goes back to the early 2000s when local poets Karen Garrabrant and Theresa Davis started carving out a space where women could take the lead in the poetry scene. Kimeko McCoy spoke with the poets about Atlanta’s 30-year slam poetry history and how it has changed with a new generation. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Strand Ole Opry’s Country Christmas at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta poet Ryan Jones may have felt defeated coming off of the stage for night two of the 2018 National Poetry Slam in Chicago in August. His slam team Art Amok didn’t place as well as they’d hoped and Jones was on an emotional rollercoaster after learning a friend had just passed away. But as the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining, and Jones reasoned if the team did well, his friend’s belief in him as a poet became real. In the end, the four-member team won the group piece finals and brought a renewed admiration for Southern artists. Art Amok’s history goes back to the early 2000s when local poets Karen Garrabrant and Theresa Davis started carving out a space where women could take the lead in the poetry scene. Kimeko McCoy spoke with the poets about Atlanta’s 30-year slam poetry history and how it has changed with a new generation. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Strand Ole Opry’s Country Christmas at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1420 no David and Tamela Mann Multitalented couple David and Tamela Mann have combined forces and released a joint project. Sharing their love story through an album, "Us Against the World: The Love Project" and a book, “Us Against the World: Our Secrets to Love, Marriage and Family," the couple hopes to inspire others by opening up in a new way. Known for their talents in the entertainment industry, it was only a matter of time until they decided to take their careers to new heights. The AJC’s Najja Parker spoke with the Manns about creating their joint project, having a blended family, and still being in love after 30 years of marriage. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including seeing Dru Hill at the State Farm Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Multitalented couple David and Tamela Mann have combined forces and released a joint project. Sharing their love story through an album, "Us Against the World: The Love Project" and a book, “Us Against the World: Our Secrets to Love, Marriage and Family," the couple hopes to inspire others by opening up in a new way. Known for their talents in the entertainment industry, it was only a matter of time until they decided to take their careers to new heights. The AJC’s Najja Parker spoke with the Manns about creating their joint project, having a blended family, and still being in love after 30 years of marriage. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including seeing Dru Hill at the State Farm Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2594 no SoFar Sounds Silently Invades Atlanta Sofar Sounds encourages people to abandon the status quo. Instead of the norm, the music events company wants folks to enjoy live shows in a new, experimental way. Music lovers don’t know the time or place of a live performance until a short time before it takes place. After all, the less you know, the more you'll want to seek, find and discover. The musical gatherings are smaller and intimate, yet the experience can shape into the moment of a lifetime. AJC reporter Becca Godwin explains that a major component of Sofar Sounds is silence. (Shhhhhhh.) There’s no talking during the show, and side conversations are taboo—and that includes texting. Just sit, listen, and get lost in great music by incredible musicians. Since the location could be anywhere, guests are asked to BYOB—bring your own booze. Listen to learn how to gain entry into one of our city’s most elusive musical experiences. Plus, host Shane Harrison reveals some fun things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour at newly-renovated State Farm Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sofar Sounds encourages people to abandon the status quo. Instead of the norm, the music events company wants folks to enjoy live shows in a new, experimental way. Music lovers don’t know the time or place of a live performance until a short time before it takes place. After all, the less you know, the more you'll want to seek, find and discover. The musical gatherings are smaller and intimate, yet the experience can shape into the moment of a lifetime. AJC reporter Becca Godwin explains that a major component of Sofar Sounds is silence. (Shhhhhhh.) There’s no talking during the show, and side conversations are taboo—and that includes texting. Just sit, listen, and get lost in great music by incredible musicians. Since the location could be anywhere, guests are asked to BYOB—bring your own booze. Listen to learn how to gain entry into one of our city’s most elusive musical experiences. Plus, host Shane Harrison reveals some fun things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour at newly-renovated State Farm Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1722 no Atlanta's Top Music Venues There’s something special about experiencing live music. Not just the tunes. Not just the band. And not only the music-loving crowd. The venue shapes our experiences and how we enjoy live performances. Atlanta is filled with many music venues fans are sure to remember. From the small spots like Eddie’s Attic and Hell, Heaven, and Purgatory to the biggest names in town, such as newly-renovated State Farm Arena, music venues have permeated the city, most unique in their own right. AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri reveals her top picks for local music venues. Spoiler alert: the grimier, the better. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrors at the High Museum of Art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Nov 2018 18:41:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution There’s something special about experiencing live music. Not just the tunes. Not just the band. And not only the music-loving crowd. The venue shapes our experiences and how we enjoy live performances. Atlanta is filled with many music venues fans are sure to remember. From the small spots like Eddie’s Attic and Hell, Heaven, and Purgatory to the biggest names in town, such as newly-renovated State Farm Arena, music venues have permeated the city, most unique in their own right. AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri reveals her top picks for local music venues. Spoiler alert: the grimier, the better. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrors at the High Museum of Art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2539 no Chimps Sanctuary in North Georgia Project Chimps, a 236-acre property in Morganton, houses more than 200 chimps that have been retired from research. For decades, the U.S. government supported the capture and breeding of chimps for biomedical research. The practice peaked during the AIDS epidemic when more than 1,000 chimps were living in research labs across the country. Project Chimps' goal is to allow the chimps to live the remainder of their lives as they wish. Built in two phases, the cost to renovate the former Dewar Wildlife Facility is over $10 million. And in 2017, annual operating costs were $1.5 million, with more than $700,000 going toward chimp care and programs. AJC features writer Nedra Rhone spoke with Ali Crumpacker, executive director, and Mike Seres, manager of chimpanzee socialization, about their love for animals, working at the chimp sanctuary, and gaining support for the facility. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including seeing Kamasi Washington at the Buckhead Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Project Chimps, a 236-acre property in Morganton, houses more than 200 chimps that have been retired from research. For decades, the U.S. government supported the capture and breeding of chimps for biomedical research. The practice peaked during the AIDS epidemic when more than 1,000 chimps were living in research labs across the country. Project Chimps' goal is to allow the chimps to live the remainder of their lives as they wish. Built in two phases, the cost to renovate the former Dewar Wildlife Facility is over $10 million. And in 2017, annual operating costs were $1.5 million, with more than $700,000 going toward chimp care and programs. AJC features writer Nedra Rhone spoke with Ali Crumpacker, executive director, and Mike Seres, manager of chimpanzee socialization, about their love for animals, working at the chimp sanctuary, and gaining support for the facility. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including seeing Kamasi Washington at the Buckhead Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2292 no State Farm Arena Opens With a new season comes the renovated State Farm Arena — formerly known as Philips Arena. The $200 Million makeover — that started almost three years ago — makes the space more open, connected, and an exciting place for fans to experience basketball. From new upper-deck seating and party space featuring a Topgolf simulator to a unique premium space called Atlanta Social, there are several fun ways to watch the game. Men can even get a haircut and keep their eyes on the court at Killer Mike's Swag Shop. New food options are also available including Zac Brown's Social Club. AJC features writer Helena Oliviero was given a behind-the-scenes look before the renovations were complete. She spoke with chief operating officer of the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club and State Farm Arena, Thad Sheely, and Executive Vice President and General Manager of State Farm Arena, Brett Stefansson about wanting to create a great night out for fans, the new layout of the arena, and the organization's partnership with State Farm. Helena even had a chance to experience the first home game in the Hawks' new home. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Suwanee Wine Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Nov 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution With a new season comes the renovated State Farm Arena — formerly known as Philips Arena. The $200 Million makeover — that started almost three years ago — makes the space more open, connected, and an exciting place for fans to experience basketball. From new upper-deck seating and party space featuring a Topgolf simulator to a unique premium space called Atlanta Social, there are several fun ways to watch the game. Men can even get a haircut and keep their eyes on the court at Killer Mike's Swag Shop. New food options are also available including Zac Brown's Social Club. AJC features writer Helena Oliviero was given a behind-the-scenes look before the renovations were complete. She spoke with chief operating officer of the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club and State Farm Arena, Thad Sheely, and Executive Vice President and General Manager of State Farm Arena, Brett Stefansson about wanting to create a great night out for fans, the new layout of the arena, and the organization's partnership with State Farm. Helena even had a chance to experience the first home game in the Hawks' new home. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Suwanee Wine Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1959 no Netherworld Haunted House Jeepers creepers. With Halloween right around the corner, Netherworld Haunted House has something special for horror fans at its new Stone Mountain location. There might be anywhere from hundreds to thousands of people in attendance and 200 people working per night. And 22 years later after opening, the company is still finding new ways to keep visitors frightened and entertained. This year's theme, "The Awakened" and its new haunted sci-fi theme, "Subject: UNKNOWN" will keep people on their toes. Creep lovers can even spend time playing "Escape the Netherworld" game. AJC digital producer Autumn Porter had a chance to stop by the new Netherworld Haunted House in Stone Mountain. She spoke with co-founder Ben Armstrong about coming up with different themes each year, the evolution of Netherworld, and there being something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including attending “Not About Heroes" at the Aris Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jeepers creepers. With Halloween right around the corner, Netherworld Haunted House has something special for horror fans at its new Stone Mountain location. There might be anywhere from hundreds to thousands of people in attendance and 200 people working per night. And 22 years later after opening, the company is still finding new ways to keep visitors frightened and entertained. This year's theme, "The Awakened" and its new haunted sci-fi theme, "Subject: UNKNOWN" will keep people on their toes. Creep lovers can even spend time playing "Escape the Netherworld" game. AJC digital producer Autumn Porter had a chance to stop by the new Netherworld Haunted House in Stone Mountain. She spoke with co-founder Ben Armstrong about coming up with different themes each year, the evolution of Netherworld, and there being something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including attending “Not About Heroes" at the Aris Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1180 no Buford Highway - 2018 Fall Dining Guide Attention authentic foodies and lovers of international cuisine. The AJC's 2018 Fall Dining Guide celebrates Buford Highway, a 30-mile roadway that spans from Buckhead to Buford and has more than 125 restaurants. So many options exist on the stretch that patrons can eat on the highway every day for a year without ordering the same thing twice. In this episode, AJC food and dining editor Ligaya Figueras explores the Buford Highway of past and present, and former AJC dining editor John Kessler makes an appearance to chat about highlights from his years of dining there. Be sure to read the all-encompassing guide at ajc.com/dining-guide. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the So So Def 25th Cultural Curren$y Tour at newly-renovated State Farm Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Oct 2018 14:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Attention authentic foodies and lovers of international cuisine. The AJC's 2018 Fall Dining Guide celebrates Buford Highway, a 30-mile roadway that spans from Buckhead to Buford and has more than 125 restaurants. So many options exist on the stretch that patrons can eat on the highway every day for a year without ordering the same thing twice. In this episode, AJC food and dining editor Ligaya Figueras explores the Buford Highway of past and present, and former AJC dining editor John Kessler makes an appearance to chat about highlights from his years of dining there. Be sure to read the all-encompassing guide at ajc.com/dining-guide. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the So So Def 25th Cultural Curren$y Tour at newly-renovated State Farm Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2200 no Independent Record Stores Around Atlanta Everything old is new again, including records. The way we listen to music has evolved over the last couple of decades. Even as music streaming services and digital downloads proliferate, younger generations are making vinyl the hottest new format. Folks of a certain age — fans who once moved from records to CDs —are returning to an old familiar groove, revisiting their favorite artists' discography again in the way that they first discovered them. The vinyl renaissance means that record stores are thriving, once again becoming places where people can gather to talk about music. AJC Radio/TV blogger Rodney Ho and AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri had a chance to visit several stores in metro Atlanta. On this episode, they chat about their memories with vinyl and take a trip to Atlanta’s Fantasyland Records. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including “Evil Dead The Musical.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Oct 2018 06:30:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Everything old is new again, including records. The way we listen to music has evolved over the last couple of decades. Even as music streaming services and digital downloads proliferate, younger generations are making vinyl the hottest new format. Folks of a certain age — fans who once moved from records to CDs —are returning to an old familiar groove, revisiting their favorite artists' discography again in the way that they first discovered them. The vinyl renaissance means that record stores are thriving, once again becoming places where people can gather to talk about music. AJC Radio/TV blogger Rodney Ho and AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri had a chance to visit several stores in metro Atlanta. On this episode, they chat about their memories with vinyl and take a trip to Atlanta’s Fantasyland Records. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including “Evil Dead The Musical.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2683 no Appalachian Trail This week's story is about a unique journey, one less than 15,000 people have ever completed. Beginning on Springer Mountain, the Appalachian Trail is about 2,180 miles and runs through 14 states, spanning from northern Georgia to Maine. Hiking it is equivalent to climbing Mount Everest 16 times. AJC features writer Bo Emerson and CNN editor Andrew Iden have both hiked parts of the trail. In this episode, they come together to reminisce. You will hear from trail angels, hiking champions, and some of the journalists who participated in a remarkable 1995 collaborative through-hike. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the 11th annual Taste of Chamblee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This week's story is about a unique journey, one less than 15,000 people have ever completed. Beginning on Springer Mountain, the Appalachian Trail is about 2,180 miles and runs through 14 states, spanning from northern Georgia to Maine. Hiking it is equivalent to climbing Mount Everest 16 times. AJC features writer Bo Emerson and CNN editor Andrew Iden have both hiked parts of the trail. In this episode, they come together to reminisce. You will hear from trail angels, hiking champions, and some of the journalists who participated in a remarkable 1995 collaborative through-hike. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the 11th annual Taste of Chamblee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2468 no The Atlanta Concours d'Elegance (Car Show) Vroom... Vroom. Beep... Beep. Rev up your engines car fans and kick it into high gear as you make your way to The Atlanta Concours d’Elegance. A large variety of vehicles including exotics, muscle cars, and hot rods will be on display on Sept. 29 and 30 at Chateau Elan Winery and Resort. AJC senior editor Todd Duncan chats with co-founder Bill Wallet about the founding of the show. And trust us. There's more to the event than what meets the eye. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Candler Park Fall Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Vroom... Vroom. Beep... Beep. Rev up your engines car fans and kick it into high gear as you make your way to The Atlanta Concours d’Elegance. A large variety of vehicles including exotics, muscle cars, and hot rods will be on display on Sept. 29 and 30 at Chateau Elan Winery and Resort. AJC senior editor Todd Duncan chats with co-founder Bill Wallet about the founding of the show. And trust us. There's more to the event than what meets the eye. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Candler Park Fall Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1996 no Next Stop for Food Lovers: Buford Highway For those wanting to tap into their adventurous side, explore one of the most eclectic thruways in our area: Buford Highway. Travel down this multicultural stretch, and you'll be inundated with restaurants that boast of cuisine from across the world. AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras connects with the founder of We Love BuHi Social Club to discover a new way to become immersed in food served along 10 miles of the extended highway. Plan to eat your way through Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Doraville with other Atlantans who enjoy the highway’s authentic flavors. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including IDLES at Masquerade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution For those wanting to tap into their adventurous side, explore one of the most eclectic thruways in our area: Buford Highway. Travel down this multicultural stretch, and you'll be inundated with restaurants that boast of cuisine from across the world. AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras connects with the founder of We Love BuHi Social Club to discover a new way to become immersed in food served along 10 miles of the extended highway. Plan to eat your way through Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Doraville with other Atlantans who enjoy the highway’s authentic flavors. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including IDLES at Masquerade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1356 no Music Midtown 2018 Come mid-September, Atlanta’s most dedicated music fans will make their way to Piedmont Park—and for good reason. The city’s preeminent outdoor destination is home to our most prominent music festival—Music Midtown. For two days and with four stages, music fans will be energetic spectators of 30 popular musical acts, such as headliner Imagine Dragons, Grammy-winning rap artist Kendrick Lamar, hip-hop act Post Malone, rock band Fall Out Boy, and Atlanta’s own Janelle Monáe. AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri chats with the festival’s eminent producer, Live Nation President Peter Conlon, about Atlanta’s most diverse, eclectic, and prominent music event. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Fall Folklife Festival at the Atlanta History Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Come mid-September, Atlanta’s most dedicated music fans will make their way to Piedmont Park—and for good reason. The city’s preeminent outdoor destination is home to our most prominent music festival—Music Midtown. For two days and with four stages, music fans will be energetic spectators of 30 popular musical acts, such as headliner Imagine Dragons, Grammy-winning rap artist Kendrick Lamar, hip-hop act Post Malone, rock band Fall Out Boy, and Atlanta’s own Janelle Monáe. AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri chats with the festival’s eminent producer, Live Nation President Peter Conlon, about Atlanta’s most diverse, eclectic, and prominent music event. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Fall Folklife Festival at the Atlanta History Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 3197 no ONE Musicfest It's a big year for the ONE Musicfest. Going into its ninth year, the festival expands to two days with a wide range of acts for everyone to enjoy. Musical acts such as Nas, Big Boi, H.E.R., and George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic will hit the stage on Sept. 8 and 9 in Atlanta's Central Park. AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri talks to ONE Musicfest creator Jason 'J' Carter about wanting to create "an urban cultural Woodstock," and the obstacles he faced when first developing the concept for the festival. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Music Midtown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution It's a big year for the ONE Musicfest. Going into its ninth year, the festival expands to two days with a wide range of acts for everyone to enjoy. Musical acts such as Nas, Big Boi, H.E.R., and George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic will hit the stage on Sept. 8 and 9 in Atlanta's Central Park. AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri talks to ONE Musicfest creator Jason 'J' Carter about wanting to create "an urban cultural Woodstock," and the obstacles he faced when first developing the concept for the festival. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Music Midtown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 3162 no Bobby Brown Superstar Bobby Brown is no stranger to seeing his life make headlines. This time, he's bringing his side of the story to your living room through 'The Bobby Brown Story' on Sept. 4 and 5. Playing on BET, the two-day, four-hour miniseries, will touch on the "Every Little Step" singer's rise to stardom and relationship with the late Whitney Houston. AJC radio/TV blogger, Rodney Ho, chats with the musician about the highly anticipated miniseries and singer/songwriter/producer, Babyface, about recording music for the show. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Atlanta Home Show and Outdoor Living Expo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Superstar Bobby Brown is no stranger to seeing his life make headlines. This time, he's bringing his side of the story to your living room through 'The Bobby Brown Story' on Sept. 4 and 5. Playing on BET, the two-day, four-hour miniseries, will touch on the "Every Little Step" singer's rise to stardom and relationship with the late Whitney Houston. AJC radio/TV blogger, Rodney Ho, chats with the musician about the highly anticipated miniseries and singer/songwriter/producer, Babyface, about recording music for the show. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Atlanta Home Show and Outdoor Living Expo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2378 no Casting Directors in Atlanta Time magazine has called Atlanta the Hollywood of the South. And with good reason. Filmmakers and actors are flocking to the city to be a part of Atlanta’s burgeoning film industry. With megahits like Marvel's “Black Panther” and FX’s “Atlanta” filmed here, TV and movie production has become a stable fixture for Georgia. AJC radio/TV blogger, Rodney Ho, chats with casting directors from Feldstein|Paris Casting about finding actors for Netflix's “Stranger Things,” “Ozark” and more, and how it feels to win an Emmy for their casting work. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the AJC Decatur Book Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Time magazine has called Atlanta the Hollywood of the South. And with good reason. Filmmakers and actors are flocking to the city to be a part of Atlanta’s burgeoning film industry. With megahits like Marvel's “Black Panther” and FX’s “Atlanta” filmed here, TV and movie production has become a stable fixture for Georgia. AJC radio/TV blogger, Rodney Ho, chats with casting directors from Feldstein|Paris Casting about finding actors for Netflix's “Stranger Things,” “Ozark” and more, and how it feels to win an Emmy for their casting work. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the AJC Decatur Book Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2961 no 90th Anniversary of The Varsity Ask any Atlanta native to name a popular staple in their city and they’re apt to mention The Varsity. Founded in 1928, this year marks the 90th anniversary of the restaurant's opening. When people visit, they are reminded of a time in history when malt milkshakes and drive-in theaters were all the rage. Celebrities have regularly indulged in popular menu items like The Varsity’s frosted orange and chili steak. Muhammad Ali, President Barack Obama, and both Bush 41 and 43 are few of the many iconic figures who've made their way through its doors. AJC dining editor, Ligaya Figueras, had a chance to chat with relatives of the founder about the establishment's history and what's next for the restaurant chain. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Grant Park Summer Shade Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Ask any Atlanta native to name a popular staple in their city and they’re apt to mention The Varsity. Founded in 1928, this year marks the 90th anniversary of the restaurant's opening. When people visit, they are reminded of a time in history when malt milkshakes and drive-in theaters were all the rage. Celebrities have regularly indulged in popular menu items like The Varsity’s frosted orange and chili steak. Muhammad Ali, President Barack Obama, and both Bush 41 and 43 are few of the many iconic figures who've made their way through its doors. AJC dining editor, Ligaya Figueras, had a chance to chat with relatives of the founder about the establishment's history and what's next for the restaurant chain. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Grant Park Summer Shade Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1719 no 30 Murals for Super Bowl 53 In less than 200 days, visitors from around the world will enjoy more than sports when they pour into Atlanta for Super Bowl 53. The city’s history and united spirit will be on full display through an artistic project called Off the Wall. Created by the City of Atlanta, the Super Bowl Host Committee and nonprofit WonderRoot, 30 murals will showcase Atlanta’s dedication to civil and human rights, with each piece unveiled one by one before the big game in February 2019. Spread throughout the city, the murals will highlight stories, issues and the progress of Atlanta’s communities. AJC digital intern, Tara Subramaniam, sat down with one of the painters and the executive director of WonderRoot to discuss the inspiration behind the initiative and its intended long-lasting legacy on our city. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Piedmont Park Arts Festival. For more on the AJC's Super Bowl coverage, check out ajc.com/53. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In less than 200 days, visitors from around the world will enjoy more than sports when they pour into Atlanta for Super Bowl 53. The city’s history and united spirit will be on full display through an artistic project called Off the Wall. Created by the City of Atlanta, the Super Bowl Host Committee and nonprofit WonderRoot, 30 murals will showcase Atlanta’s dedication to civil and human rights, with each piece unveiled one by one before the big game in February 2019. Spread throughout the city, the murals will highlight stories, issues and the progress of Atlanta’s communities. AJC digital intern, Tara Subramaniam, sat down with one of the painters and the executive director of WonderRoot to discuss the inspiration behind the initiative and its intended long-lasting legacy on our city. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Piedmont Park Arts Festival. For more on the AJC's Super Bowl coverage, check out ajc.com/53. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1686 no Nappy Roots and Craft Beer Atlanta’s Nappy Roots made some of the biggest hip-hop singles of the early 2000s. These days, the Grammy-nominated group is making more than music. Members of the rap quartet are behind a new brand of craft beer, with specialty beers bearing the names of their most memorable musical hits. Listen to AJC reporter Shelia Poole talk to the group about what inspired them to join the craft beer movement and what they enjoy best during the brewing experience. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the 25th Annual Butterfly Festival in Dunwoody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta’s Nappy Roots made some of the biggest hip-hop singles of the early 2000s. These days, the Grammy-nominated group is making more than music. Members of the rap quartet are behind a new brand of craft beer, with specialty beers bearing the names of their most memorable musical hits. Listen to AJC reporter Shelia Poole talk to the group about what inspired them to join the craft beer movement and what they enjoy best during the brewing experience. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the 25th Annual Butterfly Festival in Dunwoody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2692 no Atlanta Dream's Angel McCoughtry There are a few weeks left in the 2018 season for our city’s WNBA team, the Atlanta Dream. But as the season winds down, the team’s drive revs up as they work to score their way into the playoffs. AJC’s Bria Felicien chats with one of the Dream’s notable players, Angel McCoughtry. Listen as she talks about returning to the court, being a role model and setting her sights on the championship. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including R&B singer Janelle Monáe at the Tabernacle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Jul 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution There are a few weeks left in the 2018 season for our city’s WNBA team, the Atlanta Dream. But as the season winds down, the team’s drive revs up as they work to score their way into the playoffs. AJC’s Bria Felicien chats with one of the Dream’s notable players, Angel McCoughtry. Listen as she talks about returning to the court, being a role model and setting her sights on the championship. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including R&B singer Janelle Monáe at the Tabernacle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1018 no 200 Days Until Super Bowl 53 The countdown is officially on. There are just 200 days until Super Bowl 53 descends upon Atlanta. And fans are already gearing up for the kickoff. The big game hasn't been held in this city in nearly two decades. The last time the city hosted the Super Bowl was in 2000, and once before in 1994. But a shiny new stadium makes Atlanta the perfect place for Super Bowl mania at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019. AJC music reporter (and avid football fan) Melissa Ruggieri talks about past half-time performances, her hopes for the Falcons, and the different ways that visitors can enjoy the city. For all things Super Bowl related, follow our coverage at ajc.com/53. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Great Southern Beer Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The countdown is officially on. There are just 200 days until Super Bowl 53 descends upon Atlanta. And fans are already gearing up for the kickoff. The big game hasn't been held in this city in nearly two decades. The last time the city hosted the Super Bowl was in 2000, and once before in 1994. But a shiny new stadium makes Atlanta the perfect place for Super Bowl mania at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019. AJC music reporter (and avid football fan) Melissa Ruggieri talks about past half-time performances, her hopes for the Falcons, and the different ways that visitors can enjoy the city. For all things Super Bowl related, follow our coverage at ajc.com/53. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Great Southern Beer Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1736 no Children's Museum of Atlanta Children are stepping into their own fairy tales this summer at the Children's Museum of Atlanta. Pages from the "The Amazing Castle" exhibit come to life as kids and their parents navigate their way through the museum. From creating your own dinner with "Kipper the Cook" to repairing iron tools with "Synge the Blacksmith," there are plenty of ways to live as a storybook character. For AJC features writer Helena Oliviero and her 11-year-old daughter, Izzy, fiction becomes reality as they are swept away to the fantasy land. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including seeing "Newsies" at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Children are stepping into their own fairy tales this summer at the Children's Museum of Atlanta. Pages from the "The Amazing Castle" exhibit come to life as kids and their parents navigate their way through the museum. From creating your own dinner with "Kipper the Cook" to repairing iron tools with "Synge the Blacksmith," there are plenty of ways to live as a storybook character. For AJC features writer Helena Oliviero and her 11-year-old daughter, Izzy, fiction becomes reality as they are swept away to the fantasy land. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including seeing "Newsies" at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1441 no Atlanta Beer and Breweries Gold, perhaps copper in color. Slightly chilled with a smattering of fruit or spice. Mmmmm…Nothing provides satisfaction like a cool, tasty beer during the scorching summer months. Local craft breweries are rising to the taste bud challenge, providing Atlanta with a sweet water experience that didn’t exist 20 years ago. AJC senior dining editor Ligaya Figueras chats with one of Atlanta’s premier beer columnists about what’s on the horizon for our city’s exploding beer scene. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including “Titanic the Musical” at Serenbe Playhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Jul 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Gold, perhaps copper in color. Slightly chilled with a smattering of fruit or spice. Mmmmm…Nothing provides satisfaction like a cool, tasty beer during the scorching summer months. Local craft breweries are rising to the taste bud challenge, providing Atlanta with a sweet water experience that didn’t exist 20 years ago. AJC senior dining editor Ligaya Figueras chats with one of Atlanta’s premier beer columnists about what’s on the horizon for our city’s exploding beer scene. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including “Titanic the Musical” at Serenbe Playhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2032 no Actor Jussie Smollett of "Empire" Best known for his captivating role as Jamal Lyon on the hit TV drama “Empire,” actor Jussie Smollett is building a musical kingdom of his own. During a recent visit to Atlanta, the actor and singer gave us a taste of the soulful tracks from his debut album, “Sum of My Music.” In this episode, Smollett candidly describes his love affair with music, his appetite for collard greens, and the one character on “Real Housewives of Atlanta” he wants to meet. Listen to AJC’s Najja Parker’s fun-loving interview with Smollett, as he embarks on his next musical frontier. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including R&B singer Jill Scott at the Fox Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Best known for his captivating role as Jamal Lyon on the hit TV drama “Empire,” actor Jussie Smollett is building a musical kingdom of his own. During a recent visit to Atlanta, the actor and singer gave us a taste of the soulful tracks from his debut album, “Sum of My Music.” In this episode, Smollett candidly describes his love affair with music, his appetite for collard greens, and the one character on “Real Housewives of Atlanta” he wants to meet. Listen to AJC’s Najja Parker’s fun-loving interview with Smollett, as he embarks on his next musical frontier. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including R&B singer Jill Scott at the Fox Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1474 no Country Music Band Sugarland The hiatus is finally over. Country music duo Sugarland is coming home sweet home to Georgia. Originally from the A-T-L, the popular band is performing on tour together for the first time in years. And fans are greeting them with open arms. AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri talks to band members about their 2018 album, “Bigger,” ahead of their August performance in Duluth. Plus, Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the Roswell Summer Puppet Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The hiatus is finally over. Country music duo Sugarland is coming home sweet home to Georgia. Originally from the A-T-L, the popular band is performing on tour together for the first time in years. And fans are greeting them with open arms. AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri talks to band members about their 2018 album, “Bigger,” ahead of their August performance in Duluth. Plus, Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the Roswell Summer Puppet Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2461 no Miss Georgia Pageant More than 100 women will compete, but only one is crowned Miss Georgia. Rehearsals, appearances, workouts, and sponsor visits lead to a single, big moment—a night that could yield a life-long dream. AJC reporter Amanda Coyne describes how the South embraces pageant tradition, resulting in a Georgia woman competing in Miss America. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including Barbecue Nation at Atlanta History Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution More than 100 women will compete, but only one is crowned Miss Georgia. Rehearsals, appearances, workouts, and sponsor visits lead to a single, big moment—a night that could yield a life-long dream. AJC reporter Amanda Coyne describes how the South embraces pageant tradition, resulting in a Georgia woman competing in Miss America. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including Barbecue Nation at Atlanta History Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1818 no 28th Annual Creepers Car Show Two words: vroom, vroom. The Creepers Car Show drives onto the classic car scene once again this year in Marietta. These antique, rare machines are sure to impress. The charity event will show off vehicles at least 30 years old, with each car having its own unique story that car owners are ready to tell. AJC senior editor Todd Duncan talks about the beauties you’ll see at the event, and what it’s like to be a judge for the show. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the 35th annual Virginia-Highland Summerfest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Two words: vroom, vroom. The Creepers Car Show drives onto the classic car scene once again this year in Marietta. These antique, rare machines are sure to impress. The charity event will show off vehicles at least 30 years old, with each car having its own unique story that car owners are ready to tell. AJC senior editor Todd Duncan talks about the beauties you’ll see at the event, and what it’s like to be a judge for the show. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the 35th annual Virginia-Highland Summerfest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1169 no Atlanta Oddities Dealer James Freeman An Atlanta entrepreneur has found his niche—historical antiques with a twist. James Freeman collects and sells oddities at Scott Antique Markets and local pop-up shops. Think letters from serial killers, decades-old Ouija boards, and original drawings by Robert Ripley, the founder of Ripley's Believe It or Not! AJC reporter Becca Godwin takes us in the world of rare, unique, antique, odd, and death-related collectibles. Disturbed yet? Wait until you hear from oddities dealer James Freeman of Freeman and Fugate Oddities Co. in Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the magical adventure of Peter Pan at Serenbe Playhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 31 May 2018 09:45:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution An Atlanta entrepreneur has found his niche—historical antiques with a twist. James Freeman collects and sells oddities at Scott Antique Markets and local pop-up shops. Think letters from serial killers, decades-old Ouija boards, and original drawings by Robert Ripley, the founder of Ripley's Believe It or Not! AJC reporter Becca Godwin takes us in the world of rare, unique, antique, odd, and death-related collectibles. Disturbed yet? Wait until you hear from oddities dealer James Freeman of Freeman and Fugate Oddities Co. in Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the magical adventure of Peter Pan at Serenbe Playhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1503 no Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, American gymnast Laurie Hernandez won the hearts of many across the world. She danced. She flipped. She fearlessly competed on the world’s biggest stage for athletes. During her recent visit to Atlanta, senior features editor Nicole Smith asks the gymnast to describe how it feels to live a life saturated with adrenaline, competition, excitement and gold-medal success. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the Candler Park Music and Food Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 May 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, American gymnast Laurie Hernandez won the hearts of many across the world. She danced. She flipped. She fearlessly competed on the world’s biggest stage for athletes. During her recent visit to Atlanta, senior features editor Nicole Smith asks the gymnast to describe how it feels to live a life saturated with adrenaline, competition, excitement and gold-medal success. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the Candler Park Music and Food Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1971 no Atlanta Playwright Jiréh Breon Holder Steals the Show Playwright Jiréh Breon Holder is making his mark on the Atlanta theatrical scene. In fact, he defines himself as an authentic “southern writer.” In this charming conversation, AJC reporter Najja Parker dives into the story, struggles, and triumphs of Holder as an artist. Listen to how the Morehouse grad found his way in theatre and continues to live out every writer's dream. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including The Championship Tour featuring Grammy awarding-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 May 2018 18:30:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Playwright Jiréh Breon Holder is making his mark on the Atlanta theatrical scene. In fact, he defines himself as an authentic “southern writer.” In this charming conversation, AJC reporter Najja Parker dives into the story, struggles, and triumphs of Holder as an artist. Listen to how the Morehouse grad found his way in theatre and continues to live out every writer's dream. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including The Championship Tour featuring Grammy awarding-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2137 no "Backyard Wilderness," an IMAX movie Walk into your backyard and discover an entire world hidden in plain sight. A new IMAX movie at Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta encourages folks to explore an ecosystem of critters, plants, animals, and more. AJC reporter Gracie Bonds Staples talks about the fascinating 3D movie, “Backyard Wilderness,” and takes a tour of the Fernbank’s backyard with filmmaker Andrew Young. Plus host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the Kirkwood Spring Fling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 May 2018 12:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Walk into your backyard and discover an entire world hidden in plain sight. A new IMAX movie at Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta encourages folks to explore an ecosystem of critters, plants, animals, and more. AJC reporter Gracie Bonds Staples talks about the fascinating 3D movie, “Backyard Wilderness,” and takes a tour of the Fernbank’s backyard with filmmaker Andrew Young. Plus host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the Kirkwood Spring Fling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2193 no Comedian W. Kamau Bell of CNN's "United Shades of America" Known for sparking dialogue across the country about American social and political issues, comedian and TV host W. Kamau Bell makes his way to Atlanta for his latest discussion. In a new episode of CNN’s “United Shades of America,” Bell uses local historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs)—Morehouse, Spelman, Morris Brown and Clark Atlanta—as the backdrop of his conversation about race. This week, AJC entertainment reporter Jennifer Brett visits Morehouse College for a one-on-one talk with the comedian about why he chose to highlight the HBCUs in Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including singer Anita Baker’s visit to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 May 2018 23:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Known for sparking dialogue across the country about American social and political issues, comedian and TV host W. Kamau Bell makes his way to Atlanta for his latest discussion. In a new episode of CNN’s “United Shades of America,” Bell uses local historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs)—Morehouse, Spelman, Morris Brown and Clark Atlanta—as the backdrop of his conversation about race. This week, AJC entertainment reporter Jennifer Brett visits Morehouse College for a one-on-one talk with the comedian about why he chose to highlight the HBCUs in Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including singer Anita Baker’s visit to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1760 no President Jimmy Carter Teaches Sunday School In the sleepy Georgia town of Plains, there is a presence that feels undeniably presidential. Jill Vejnoska, the AJC’s authority on all things Jimmy Carter, takes you to Plains, where the former president and first lady still live. In this episode, you’ll hear the best excerpts of a Sunday school class recently taught by President Carter, and through sound resurfaced from our archives, learn what it takes to accommodate so many visitors who descend on the small town every week. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the Shaky Knees Music Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In the sleepy Georgia town of Plains, there is a presence that feels undeniably presidential. Jill Vejnoska, the AJC’s authority on all things Jimmy Carter, takes you to Plains, where the former president and first lady still live. In this episode, you’ll hear the best excerpts of a Sunday school class recently taught by President Carter, and through sound resurfaced from our archives, learn what it takes to accommodate so many visitors who descend on the small town every week. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the Shaky Knees Music Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1652 no Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Musical Director, Robert Spano Robert Spano, the musical director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, is set to retire in the coming years. The 2020-21 season will be his final curtain call. But not before leaving classical music lovers with something beautiful and melodic to remember. Although a man known for championing contemporary composers, he is also grounded in the classics. AJC features reporter Bo Emerson has a revealing interview with the music conductor whose career has spanned more than three decades. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the Big Shanty Festival in downtown Kennesaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Apr 2018 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Robert Spano, the musical director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, is set to retire in the coming years. The 2020-21 season will be his final curtain call. But not before leaving classical music lovers with something beautiful and melodic to remember. Although a man known for championing contemporary composers, he is also grounded in the classics. AJC features reporter Bo Emerson has a revealing interview with the music conductor whose career has spanned more than three decades. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the Big Shanty Festival in downtown Kennesaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2696 no Atlanta’s Dining Scene: Spring 2018 Atlanta’s food scene has transformed into a culinary delight. For folks in search of sumptuous flavors, you'll find unique experiences from across the world right in the heart of the city. In this episode, AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras discusses international eats and treats that make Atlanta’s dining scene one of a kind. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including Freaky Friday, the Disney-based musical at Horizon Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta’s food scene has transformed into a culinary delight. For folks in search of sumptuous flavors, you'll find unique experiences from across the world right in the heart of the city. In this episode, AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras discusses international eats and treats that make Atlanta’s dining scene one of a kind. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including Freaky Friday, the Disney-based musical at Horizon Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2029 no Meet the Heavy Hitters With every beat, every note, and every sound, the drumline band for the Atlanta Braves plays their way into the hearts of Atlanta’s baseball fans. Meet the Heavy Hitters—24 drummers who captivate fans with a game day, musical performance that leaves onlookers entertained and feelin’ mighty good. In this episode, the AJC’s Jill Vejnoska gets to know the drummers and showcases what it’s really like to be a Heavy Hitter. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the 42nd Atlanta Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution With every beat, every note, and every sound, the drumline band for the Atlanta Braves plays their way into the hearts of Atlanta’s baseball fans. Meet the Heavy Hitters—24 drummers who captivate fans with a game day, musical performance that leaves onlookers entertained and feelin’ mighty good. In this episode, the AJC’s Jill Vejnoska gets to know the drummers and showcases what it’s really like to be a Heavy Hitter. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the 42nd Atlanta Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1456 no Atlanta Hawks For fans, it’s not just about the game. It’s about the experience. No one knows this better than AJC reporter—and Atlanta Hawks superfan—Helena Oliviero. In this episode, she takes us behind the scenes to know what the ultimate Hawks fan experience is really like at a basketball game. Plus, host Shane Harrison reveals some fun things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including Dad’s Garage 2018 Baconfest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Mar 2018 11:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution For fans, it’s not just about the game. It’s about the experience. No one knows this better than AJC reporter—and Atlanta Hawks superfan—Helena Oliviero. In this episode, she takes us behind the scenes to know what the ultimate Hawks fan experience is really like at a basketball game. Plus, host Shane Harrison reveals some fun things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including Dad’s Garage 2018 Baconfest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1300 no Mosaics of Atlanta artist Jim Hill Brooklyn may have made him, but Atlanta can certainly claim him. Local artist Jim Hill made his way to the A-T-L to become one of the city’s artistic gems. In a captivating interview with AJC’s Talk of the Town columnist Nedra Rhone, this mosaic artist describes becoming a prolific artist without first having paint or chalk. Hear how Rep. John Lewis inspired one of his most controversial pieces and his plans to make a difference for Atlanta’s homeless. Host Shane Harrison reveals some fun things to do in Atlanta over the next 10 days, including country singer Lee Ann Womack’s visit to City Winery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Mar 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Brooklyn may have made him, but Atlanta can certainly claim him. Local artist Jim Hill made his way to the A-T-L to become one of the city’s artistic gems. In a captivating interview with AJC’s Talk of the Town columnist Nedra Rhone, this mosaic artist describes becoming a prolific artist without first having paint or chalk. Hear how Rep. John Lewis inspired one of his most controversial pieces and his plans to make a difference for Atlanta’s homeless. Host Shane Harrison reveals some fun things to do in Atlanta over the next 10 days, including country singer Lee Ann Womack’s visit to City Winery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2079 no Radio veteran Ryan Cameron Ryan Cameron is one of the most prominent hometown radio personalities in Atlanta history. In this extensive interview with AJC radio/TV blogger Rodney Ho, Cameron candidly shares why he is leaving the business he knows best to become a partner at a new Atlanta-based branding firm. Host Shane Harrison reveals some fun things to do in Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Celebrating David Bowie tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Ryan Cameron is one of the most prominent hometown radio personalities in Atlanta history. In this extensive interview with AJC radio/TV blogger Rodney Ho, Cameron candidly shares why he is leaving the business he knows best to become a partner at a new Atlanta-based branding firm. Host Shane Harrison reveals some fun things to do in Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Celebrating David Bowie tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2584 no Marvel's "Black Panther" Welcome to Wakanda. Entertainment blogger Jennifer Brett hits a star-studded red carpet for the "Black Panther" screening at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. Actors Samuel L. Jackson, Tyrese Gibson, Kim Fields, and rapper T.I. share their excitement for the Atlanta-filmed Marvel blockbuster. Host Shane Harrison reveals some fun things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the Yellow Pollen Street Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Mar 2018 18:15:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Welcome to Wakanda. Entertainment blogger Jennifer Brett hits a star-studded red carpet for the "Black Panther" screening at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. Actors Samuel L. Jackson, Tyrese Gibson, Kim Fields, and rapper T.I. share their excitement for the Atlanta-filmed Marvel blockbuster. Host Shane Harrison reveals some fun things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the Yellow Pollen Street Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1234 no John Driskell Hopkins of the Zac Brown Band In our first podcast, hear music reporter Melissa Ruggieri’s interview with John Driskell Hopkins of the Zac Brown Band. Be in the know about his solo project, due later this year. Host Shane Harrison will tell you about some fun things to do in Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Atlanta Brunch Festival and the Southeastern Cowboy Gathering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Mar 2018 12:00:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In our first podcast, hear music reporter Melissa Ruggieri’s interview with John Driskell Hopkins of the Zac Brown Band. Be in the know about his solo project, due later this year. Host Shane Harrison will tell you about some fun things to do in Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Atlanta Brunch Festival and the Southeastern Cowboy Gathering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1835 no accessAtlanta: Things to do in Atlanta accessAtlanta is a new podcast that shares the best things to do, see, eat and experience in Atlanta. We’ll bring you the stories that make our eclectic city one of a kind, and take you behind the scenes in a town where we create movies, music and art making waves around the world. Every week, we’ll share with you some of the best places to eat, play, and live out loud in the ATL. Join us and let us be your guide to a city that we know best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Feb 2018 22:03:00 -0000 full The Atlanta Journal-Constitution accessAtlanta is a new podcast that shares the best things to do, see, eat and experience in Atlanta. We’ll bring you the stories that make our eclectic city one of a kind, and take you behind the scenes in a town where we create movies, music and art making waves around the world. Every week, we’ll share with you some of the best places to eat, play, and live out loud in the ATL. Join us and let us be your guide to a city that we know best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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