Arts & Events
The Goat Farm Arts Center
1200 Foster Street, Atlanta, GA, 30318
A twelve-acre visual and performing arts studio nestled among the ruins of an old cotton gin factory.
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Westside / Home Park
Category: Art, Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events, Local Attractions, Performing Arts
Variety Playhouse
1099 Euclid Avenue, Atlanta, GA, 30307
404-524-7354
Both concertgoers and bands applaud the sound at this Little Five Points venue, which continues to draw popular acts like Josh Ritter and Stephen Stills.
Website: http://www.variety-playhouse.com
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Little Five Points
Category: Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events, Music Venues
Wabi Sabi
1695 Marietta Boulevard, Atlanta, GA, 30318
404-873-5811
Named after a Japanese worldview that cherishes nature, this new offshoot of the Atlanta Ballet has found a fitting home in the greenspaces of the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Website: http://www.atlantaballet.com/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Westside / Home Park
Category: Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events, Best of Atlanta 2013, Performing Arts
WonderRoot
982 Memorial Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30316
404-254-5955
Since opening in 2004, this inspirational nonprofit committed to advocating for arts, artists, and social change has hosted more than 1,000 music shows and 700-plus classes for artists.
Website: http://www.wonderroot.org/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Reynoldstown
Category: Art, Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events, Musicians, Non-Profit Organizations, Professionals, Writers
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Avenue, Atlanta, GA, 30308
404-624-9453
Grant Park’s star zoo got some adorable babies in 2011.
Website: http://zooatlanta.org/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Grant Park
Category: Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events, Zoos
Zoo Atlanta’s Panda Twins
800 Cherokee Avenue, Atlanta, GA, 30315
404-624-5600
Since their surprise arrival on July 15, the panda cubs have entranced millions worldwide via the zoo’s PandaCam. A visit to see them will provide an ideal moment to teach the values of preservation and conservation.
Website: http://zooatlanta.org/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Grant Park
Category: Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Events, Best of Atlanta 2013, Zoos