Arts & Events
Fay Gold
760 Tenth Street, Atlanta, GA, 30318
404-625-9094
Gold closed her gallery in 2009 but returned this summer with a new space in the Westside Cultural Arts Center, the exterior of which showcases a commissioned mural by HENSE and the 3,000-square-foot interior of which carries a mix of established and emerging talents.
Website: http://faygoldgallery.com
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Westside / Home Park
Category: Art, Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events, Best of Atlanta 2013
Freedom Park Trail
Boulevard and Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA, 30312
This paved, mostly shaded route offers a glimpse of the city without the crowds of the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail.
Website: http://pathfoundation.org/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Candler Park, Inman Park, Old Fourth Ward
Category: Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events, Best of Atlanta 2013, Parks & Beaches, Recreation Facilities, Sports & Recreation
Georgia Ensemble Theatre
950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA, 30075
770-641-1260
After more than twenty seasons, Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET) seems to have found the sweet spot between old and new.
Website: http://get.org
Category: Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events, Performing Arts
Georgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton Street, Athens, GA, 30602
706-542-4662
As the official state museum of art, the Georgia Museum houses a notable permanent collection and hosts significant exhibitions.
Website: http://georgiamuseum.org/
Category: Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events, Best of Atlanta 2013, Museums
Georgia Shakespeare
4484 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA, 30319
404-504-1473
Even in the toughest economic times, Georgia Shakespeare has never sacrificed artistic credibility. But this year, the company tried a summer without Shakespeare—and it didn’t play very well. People complained. The theater listened.
Website: http://gashakespeare.org
Neighborhood: Brookhaven
Category: Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events, Best of Atlanta 2013, Performing Arts
Historic Fourth Ward Park
680 Dallas Street, Atlanta, GA, 30308
404-590-7275
This BeltLine-adjacent park is more than a greenspace with pathways and an outdoor theater; it’s a linchpin in the Old Fourth Ward’s revitalization.
Website: http://h4wpc.com/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Old Fourth Ward
Category: Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events, Parks & Beaches
Historic Fourth Ward Park
665 North Ave, Atlanta, GA, 30312
404-590-7275
The latest in equipment offers kids hours of entertainment, and the compact layout makes it easy for parents to keep a watchful eye.
Website: http://www.h4wpc.com/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Old Fourth Ward
Category: Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events, Best of Atlanta 2013, Parks & Beaches
Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA, 30307
404-865-7100
With its splashy new interactive exhibits, sold-out lectures, traveling shows, and presidential artifacts such as the Nobel Prize, this museum is a local treasure.
Website: http://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Candler Park, Druid Hills/Emory, Poncey-Highland
Category: Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events, Government, International Affairs, Local Attractions, Museums
Johnny’s Hideaway
3771 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA, 30342
404-233-8026
This thirty-two-year old spot promises an unforgettable night out of drinks, dancing, and the best people-watching in town.
Website: http://johnnyshideaway.com/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Buckhead
Category: Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events, Dance Clubs
Karaoke Melody
5979 Buford Highway, Atlanta, GA, 30340
770-986-8881
Karaoke Melody, with two locations on Buford Highway, features individual rooms small enough for duets or large enough for a dozen.
Website: http://www.karaokemelody.com/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Northeast Metro
Category: Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events, Best of Atlanta 2013, Karaoke
Legoland Discovery Center
3500 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA, 30326
404-848-9452
Phipps Plaza is home to this indoor playground, a creative 35,000-square-foot space—one of only three so far in the U.S.
Website: http://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/default-locations.aspx
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Buckhead
Category: Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events, Local Attractions
Living Walls: The City Speaks
Boulevard at Memorial Drive*, Atlanta, GA, 30312
Monica Campana presided over this city-as-gallery concept, bringing artists from around the world to create their art throughout Atlanta.
Website: http://livingwallsconference.com
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Grant Park
Category: Art, Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events
Museum of Design Atlanta
1315 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA, 30309
404-979-6455
With its March 2011 move to Midtown, MODA upped its game to create a twenty-first-century venue—as much social hub as design nexus.
Website: http://www.museumofdesign.org/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Midtown
Category: Art, Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events, Local Attractions, Museums