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From WABE Arts and Culture News: An exciting new evolution of Atlanta’s connected greenspace is underway at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. For the first time, pedestrians and bikers on the Beltline will enjoy direct access to […]
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From WABE Arts and Culture News: A hypnotic optical phenomenon greets visitors and residents at Brookhaven’s Porter on Peachtree Complex. Renowned sculptor Allison Armour created “The Eye”, a stainless steel eye-shaped portal on the complex’s square, […]
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From WABE Arts and Culture News: On the “City Lights” series “Speaking of Poetry,” Atlanta’s most prolific wordsmiths discuss the art of evoking emotions with words. This “Speaking of Poetry” edition features poet and novelist Ray […]
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From WABE Arts and Culture News: Funeral services have been announced for Atlanta comedian and radio veteran Wanda Smith, who passed away last week at the age of 59. A public viewing will be held on […]
Arts Atlanta: …an Atlanta Biennial… is a terrific, rambunctious, artist-driven exhibition that has set a new bar for Atlanta. The title …an Atlanta Biennial… is a bit tongue-in-cheek because of the trappings associated with Biennials. Its spirit somewhat reminds me of the original 1980s Atlanta Biennales organized by Nexus Contemporary Art Center, where I served as executive...
Arts Atlanta: Every week, ArtsATL asks a member of the Atlanta arts community to share 11 things on their mind. We hope you enjoy getting to know these people better. Lee Osorio is an Atlanta-based actor and playwright. He is a six time Suzi Bass Award nominee and the 2018 winner of Best Lead Actor for Shakespeare...
Arts Atlanta: Slapstick comedy? Or hair-raising thriller? Stop choosing between the two and get both with a new show at Dad’s Garage: Mother, May I Sleep with Improv. :: For decades now, Lifetime, the network once branded as “Television for Women,” has used original TV movies to expose the secret evils of seemingly perfect boyfriends, perfect roommates...
Arts Atlanta: Marryam Moma’s public art project, ICONoclasts is full of rich detail alluding to the lives of her subjects. Here’s the key to reading the images. :: Marryam Moma’s ICONoclasts portrays six of Atlanta’s most influential Black figures, gracing the windows of Herndon Plaza in the city’s historic Sweet Auburn district. The figures are: photographer Sue...
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From WABE Arts and Culture News: Aubrey Lenyard says he knows how to transform an idea into a product. The AubSauce founder is excited about helping other entrepreneurs do the same. Lenyard, who launched a line […]
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From WABE Arts and Culture News: WABE’s H. Johnson has been a fixture on our station since 1978. As host of both “Blues Classics” and “Jazz Classics,” H. continually educates and entertains WABE listeners every Friday and Saturday […]
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From WABE Arts and Culture News: In collaboration with the forces of nature themselves, Core Dance is presenting two site-specific performances at locations on the Chattahoochee River. “Braiding Time, Memory and Water” represents the work of […]
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From WABE Arts and Culture News: The rising stars of today’s classical music have a place to shine in Atlanta with the Nancy Frampton Rising Artist series, a classical recital showcase at Morningside Presbyterian Church. A […]
Arts Atlanta: Each week, ArtsATL delivers a critic’s short list of the shows, exhibitions, concerts and events we recommend for the coming weeks within one discipline in the kaleidoscope of Atlanta arts and culture. Every week, we’ll present a different art form. :: Now through October 20 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Woodstock...
Arts Atlanta: There is good, grisly fun to be had attending the tale of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, the classic musical running at Woodstock Arts until October 20. Though the production does not feature live musicians, elaborate set design or spectacularly bloody effects, the key elements of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s terrific...
Arts Atlanta: Buckwild, bloody wackiness ensues in the comedy mashup A Midsommar Night’s Dream, onstage at Limelight Theatre through October 20 with a sporting, young and attractive cast down for nearly anything to get you to laugh. Combining elements of Shakespeare’s lush romantic comedy with the 2019 Ari Aster folk horror movie, this nutty, low-budget show does...
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From WABE Arts and Culture News: It’s always special when Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) concertgoers hear our orchestra’s principals as soloists. Elizabeth Koch Tiscione, principal oboist for the ASO, will be in the spotlight with the […]
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From WABE Arts and Culture News: Award-winning filmmaker William Feagins Jr. was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and has since made his home right here in Atlanta, Georgia. Feagins love for and connection with Atlanta inspired him […]
Arts Atlanta: The cast of Horizon Theatre’s Amélie, running through November 10, give it their all, and, while their efforts aren’t totally in vain, it’s apparent they are working against a few elements. Adapted from the 2001 French-language romantic comedy film of the same name, Amélie tells the story of Amélie Poulain, a quirky young waitress living...
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From WABE Arts and Culture News: On the “City Lights” series “Speaking of Comedy,” Atlanta’s funniest locals share insights on the perks and perils of their profession. This edition features Atlanta-based comedian Nate Rowland. “I generally […]
Arts Atlanta: Originally founded by Sue Schroeder and her sister in Houston, Atlanta’s Core Dance continues its commitment to activism and cross-cultural artistic creation. In the world of dance, keeping things fresh after 45 years can seem impossible. But that’s exactly what Core Dance keeps doing. The Atlanta-based, award-winning contemporary dance organization recently announced its 2024-25 lineup,...