Argentinian-born Tomas Holgado spent many late nights at the Masquerade, one of Atlanta’s most iconic and scrappy venues, attending shows, … More
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Morris Robinson breaks stereotypes for the Atlanta Opera’s “Porgy and Bess”
“When I started out — being a big black guy from the South — people wanted to see me sing … More
Cinema Paradiso: Donna Lefont is on a mission to keep film history alive in Atlanta
When Donna Lefont was 8-years-old, her father worked at a local movie theater. As a single dad, he often took … More
Today in street art: Angie Jerez takes natural approach to taming concrete jungles
“It’s hard for me to show myself as I am, and I’m learning,” says Angie Jerez, who moved to Atlanta eight … More
The Atlanta Opera’s “Salome” gives dimension to Strauss’ controversial classic
Jennifer Holloway, singing the title role in The Atlanta Opera’s production of Richard Strauss’ often controversial Salome, will not remove all … More
Q&A: Aaron Shackelford, new director of Arts@Tech, arrives with high ambitions
Aaron Shackelford, the new director of Georgia Tech’s Arts@Tech program, wants to reinvigorate the way arts and technology collide. A literature … More
Today in street art: Vivid alleys, corners, walls make aging Reynoldstown, well, artful
You’ll find Reynoldstown in southeast Atlanta, bumping up against downtown and Cabbagetown. You’ll also find that it’s undergoing a mass transformation. … More
Today in street art: Ashley D. Thomas paints with color, culture and community in mind
Muralist Ashley D. Thomas likes to paint on the walls. Of public schools, libraries, bridges, hallways, street corners, bus stops and community … More
Long-standing champion of the printed word, A Cappella Books, turns 30
While so many other local institutions have faced the chopping block, Atlanta’s only in-town, full-service bookstore—which has survived both the … More
Today in street art: The collaborative spirit between Chris Alvarez and Courtney Hicks
Six years ago, Chris Alvarez and Courtney Hicks began new careers the same week, both at Floyd County Productions. Like many in Atlanta, they’re … More
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