A close-up look at Atlanta-filmed Halt and Catch Fire’s Mutiny set
When it comes to meticulously era-appropriate set design, Halt and Catch Fire is the heir to the recently departed Mad Men. We asked production designer Christopher L. Brown (who has worked on both series) to walk us through the office set of Mutiny, a startup featured in season two.
Daniel Arsham’s art shows how looks can be deceiving
Inside this purple cave, the walls are lined not with rocks but sports equipment: basketballs, tennis balls, footballs, soccer balls. Look closer, and you’ll see something else: Instead of rubber or leather, the balls are made of calcified amethyst crystal, pockmarked with sparkly pitted edges.
Numbers to prove Atlantans don’t work where they live
The Atlanta Regional Commission's monthly Regional Snapshot report is a feast for anyone who likes colorful charts and demographic data. The latest dispatch, "Employment Centers Drive Commuter Patterns," feels particularly meaningful in light of the upcoming regional transportation referendum.
Foo Fighters will play the first concert at Georgia State Stadium
The rockers just announced several new dates for their Concrete and Gold tour, including an April show at Georgia State Stadium.
12 theater events happening in Atlanta this holiday season
While last year’s performances were halted or made virtual due to the pandemic, many local theaters are overjoyed to present in-person experiences this holiday season. Here's a short list of performances for you and your family to enjoy the holiday season, including four different chances to see Scrooge’s transformation, an alternative version of the Nutcracker set in New York City, and more.
Coming Up: “Marry Me”
The secret star of Lifetime’s Marry Me? A gorgeous Oscar de la Renta wedding gown. Featured in the shot-in-Atlanta miniseries (airing December 12 and 13), the frock had its own room during filming at Buckhead’s Northside Church this fall. Less high-maintenance was the gown’s wearer, star
Romance lessons from “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta”
Hi. my name is Tony and . . . ahem . . . I’ve become addicted to the drama of VH1’s Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. I know I’m not alone. But aside from the guilty pleasure of following these fellow Atlantans through their music industry exploits, there is another reason to set your DVR to stun. While they haven’t hit Jay-Z status, the L&HHA guys are experts in love. As in: What to never, ever, ever do. Just in time, a Valentine’s Day primer.
4 offbeat ways to celebrate July 4 in Atlanta
Mix up your holiday traditions with doughnuts, dolphins, and roller coasters.
Meet the female Civil War spies of Karen Abbott’s new book
On September 17, author Karen Abbott reads from her latest, Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy, the little-known story of four female Civil War spies. A quick primer on the ladies.
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