The Temple Bombing

A new play revisits an act of terror that proved Atlanta’s mettle as “the city too busy to hate”

“It’s a story of an unsung human rights leader who applied the tenets of his faith to encourage a reticent congregation to stand up against segregation,” says Jimmy Maize, writer and director of a new play based on the events, The Temple Bombing, which makes its debut at the Alliance Theatre on February 22.
Hamilton in Atlanta

Hamilton is coming to Atlanta. Here’s what you need to know.

Trust us, you've got to be in the room where it happens. How to buy tickets, find a good seat, and brush up on your Hamilfacts.
World Salsa Championship

Snapshot: World Salsa Championships

Dubbed the Olympics of Salsa, the entire competition airs on ESPN Deportes February 12.
Brit Bennett

7 questions for Brit Bennett, author of “The Mothers”

Brit Bennett's debut novel, The Mothers, was released in October but has already received numerous accolades. She'll read from the book at Wrecking Bar as part of A Cappella Book's Writers @ The Wrecking Bar series on February 13.

The story behind PBS’s new John Lewis documentary

We chatted with Kathleen Dowdey, the director of the project, which airs Friday, February 10.

29 fun February events for Atlanta families

A month full of cabin fever–busting events, from kid-friendly plays to tree-spotting hikes
Gad Elmaleh

The “Jerry Seinfeld of France” is ready to conquer America

In 2015, French Moroccan comedian Gad Elmaleh made an unusual decision. After enjoying years of fame and success in France, Elmaleh decided to learn English and discover how his comedy translates in America. We recently chatted with Elmaleh in advance of his show at Atlanta's Symphony Hall, part of his U.S. tour.
Strong is the new Pretty

Atlanta photographer shows off girl power with book, Strong is the New Pretty

“This whole thing began because I was just a mom taking pictures of my daughters,” says Kate T. Parker, an Atlanta-based photographer. “They weren’t posing. They were just being themselves.”

With massive messages, Atlanta’s arts community pushes back against hate

Peter Ferrari wanted to stress the importance of organizing and taking action. Quianah Upton focused on food access. Shannon Palumbo found inspiration in the words of Allen Ginsberg. On Thursday, massive banners painted by these Atlanta artists—along with roughly 30 other painters, poets, and musicians— were rolled out from East Atlanta to Castleberry Hill.
ATL Collective

From Radiohead to James Brown, ATL Collective re-creates iconic albums in concert

In an era when you can hear any song by any artist in any order you choose, does anyone have the patience to listen to an entire album, front to back, without interruption? Songwriter and musician Micah Dalton says yes.

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