Tag: Center for Puppetry Arts
Don’t Miss List: Our top 5 Atlanta event picks for May
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton is finally coming to the Fox; participate in a weeklong celebration of two-wheelers at Atlanta Cycling Festival; and treat yourself to ”all-you-can-indulge” tasting sessions at Atlanta Food & Wine Festival.
5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: March 21-27
The world's largest key lime pie at Lenox Square, spring is back with the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, and Alliance Theatre showcases two Pearl Cleage one-acts.
5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: February 28-March 6
Meet the women behind the Muppets, watch motorcross racing at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and listen to the Atlanta Opera perform the Daughter of the Regiment.
5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: January 24-30
Watch a play about legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday, sip and learn about wine, and fly through a 5K with the Atlanta Hawks.
Meet the Muppets at the Center for Puppetry Arts
When Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog cut the ribbon in 1978, the former Spring Street Elementary School had only one exhibition and a few shows devoted to puppets. Nearly 40 years later, the Midtown space has grown to be the largest nonprofit puppetry theater in the country.
6 things to know about The Ghastly Dreadfuls
When the Center for Puppetry Arts’ Jon Ludwig and Jason Hines were dreaming up a new Halloween show in 2005, they read dozens of spooky stories ranging from classic Victorian horror to Mark Twain’s satire. The resulting The Ghastly Dreadfuls features eight of those tales, each with its own puppets and live band mixed with song-and-dance.
Splash into summer with these 23 events for Atlanta families in June
Tour the city on two wheels, watch a butterfly release, see a Dancing Granny, and build a sand castle in Decatur Square
5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: May 24-31
From baseball to romantic sunset canoe trips, this week in Atlanta is packed with fun things to do.
19 of the best events for Atlanta families in May
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, watch an operatic take on Cinderella, wander through a grove of pastel trees, and paddle down the 'hooch on Mother's Day.
36 of the best events for Atlanta families in April
Kid-friendly musicals, Pete the Cat, YA authors, and egg hunts galore
