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Raquel Willis: Nearly a decade ago, I made a lifelong commitment to collective liberation
As a Black ’90s baby growing up in Augusta, Georgia, my elders assured me that most major victories against systemic oppression had been won. Racism stood little chance of blocking me from a successful life, and my privileges—coming from a two-parent, middle-class household and excelling in school—would make me damn near invincible. But discovering my queerness at an early age shattered any certainty of an easy life. The post Raquel Willis: Nearly a decade ago, I made a lifelong commitment to collective liberation appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: June 27-July 3
The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team comes to Atlanta, Southern Fried Queer Pride returns, and more fun things to do this week. The post 5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: June 27-July 3 appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Weekend Getaway Guide: Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke finds itself in good company these days. Locals describe their former railroad town as Southwest Virginia’s version of Asheville, North Carolina. And indeed, both cities dazzle visitors with hiking, shopping, mountain biking, and celebrated restaurants. But Roanoke’s not quite on the national radar yet, which means it’s easier to snag dinner reservations and find […] The post Weekend Getaway Guide: Roanoke, Virginia appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
The Atlanta restaurants that fed and nurtured the civil rights movement
As the civil rights movement unfolded in Atlanta, leaders and organizers came to the table, quite literally, in a coterie of Black-owned restaurants. The post The Atlanta restaurants that fed and nurtured the civil rights movement appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Jon Carr wants to talk about the future of Dad’s Garage—and comedy in Atlanta
Jon Carr spent 14 months helming the world’s most famous comedy theater, Chicago's The Second City. And then he left. He returned to Atlanta, rejoining Dad’s Garage, the company that launched his own comedy career and where he now serves as executive producer. He’d learned a great deal in his time at The Second City, but one lesson most of all: After working to uphold a legacy established yesterday, Carr realized he wanted to build a new one for tomorrow. The post Jon Carr wants to talk about the future of Dad’s Garage—and comedy in Atlanta appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
This ain’t Texas, it’s Thursday night at the Heretic
In 2018, Terence Ng and a few friends formed DanceOut Atlanta, a queer-centered organization that teaches free country dance lessons at the Heretic and the Atlanta Eagle multiple times a week. There’s something for every level of dancer from beginner to advanced, and it’s not just line dancing, either. The post This ain’t Texas, it’s Thursday night at the Heretic appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
What to expect at the 2024 Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is returning to Historic Fourth Ward Park from September 12 through 15. This year, the theme is “Big Top Bazaar.” Expect an extra day of foodie fun (previous festivals were only three days long), now with a carnival twist. The post What to expect at the 2024 Atlanta Food & Wine Festival appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Making the transition from mountain time to beach time
Everyone kept telling me about the Salt Life. The ubiquitous decals were everywhere, promising a secret world of unbridled summer loafing and easygoingness. When I moved back to North Carolina for a job at a university in the middle of the state, I listened to my colleagues’ enthusiasm as they planned their annual two-week, intergenerational trips to Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, or Fort Fisher. The post Making the transition from mountain time to beach time appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
National Center for Civil and Human Rights expands its museum and national impact
When the National Center for Civil and Human Rights opened in 2014, it was a groundbreaking look into how Atlanta—and the South as a whole—shaped the civil rights movement in America. With interactive displays like a recreation of the sit-in at the Woolworth’s, visitors didn’t just learn about history; they experienced it. A decade later, NCCHR is now expanding by 24,000 square feet to offer an enhanced look into the history of civil rights in the American South, adding more event and classroom space to continue to engage with the community. The post National Center for Civil and Human Rights expands its museum and national impact appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: June 20-26
Willie Nelson and the Outlaw Music Festival come to Alpharetta, Juneteenth celebrations in Piedmont Park, and more fun things to do this week. The post 5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: June 20-26 appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Photos: Santana performs at Gas South Arena
Iconic musician Carlos Santana brought his seven-member band to Gas South Arena in Duluth on Tuesday night for their Oneness 2024 tour. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show. The post Photos: Santana performs at Gas South Arena appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
South Carolina pitmaster John Lewis is joining Atlanta’s barbecue scene
Atlanta is no stranger to good barbecue. Justin and Jonathan Fox have been slinging meat on DeKalb Avenue for years, Rodney Scott launched his namesake restaurant on Metropolitan Parkway in 2021, and Heirloom Market puts a Korean spin on the Southern staple, just to name a few of the metro’s standout options. But there’s always room for more. South Carolina pitmaster John Lewis is bringing his Central Texas-style barbecue to Ansley Mall next year with a location just off the Atlanta BeltLine.
Chloe Bailey chats about her new film, The Exorcism, and her Atlanta roots
Ahead of the release of The Exorcism, we caught up with endlessly talented multi-hyphenate Chloe Bailey to discuss the film, how her metro Atlanta roots impacted her creative voice, and her biggest inspirations. The post Chloe Bailey chats about her new film, The Exorcism, and her Atlanta roots appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
All aboard the Appalachian Trail: What hikers had to say as they began their journey in Georgia
Each spring, people from around the country descend on Springer Mountain, one hour north of metro Atlanta, to start a very long walk. About 3,000 hikers a year attempt the Appalachian Trail—the 2,198-mile footpath from Georgia to Maine—but only a quarter complete the entire stretch, which takes an average of six months. Northbound hikers begin at Amicalola Falls State Park to reach Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. On a sunny Saturday in March, Atlanta met a few of them at the start of their journey. The post All aboard the Appalachian Trail: What hikers had to say as they began their journey in Georgia appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Photos: 21 Savage performs at Lakewood Amphitheatre
Rapper 21 Savage wrapped up his 2024 American Dream tour with a packed concert at Lakewood Amphitheatre on Saturday night. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show. The post Photos: 21 Savage performs at Lakewood Amphitheatre appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Photos: Tim McGraw performs at State Farm Arena
Country music star Tim McGraw brought his Standing Room Only tour to a sold-out State Farm Arena on Friday night. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show. The post Photos: Tim McGraw performs at State Farm Arena appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
The return of the neighborhood butcher shop
Evergreen’s Butcher + Baker's success coincides with a resurgence of the butchery industry throughout the nation. American butcher shops are no longer in decline, with research data showing growth in revenue and in the number of employees and businesses since 2019. Many are finding success offering meat with a side, via a connected restaurant, a retail market, or, as in Evergreen’s case, a bakery. The post The return of the neighborhood butcher shop appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
High schoolers play like the pros at the Braves’ Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase
50 high school baseball players of Native American descent, representing 23 tribes from 16 states across the U.S. and Canada, participated in the third-annual Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase at Truist Park. The players went through pro-style workouts with former Braves players as their coaches and talked to MLB and college scouts. On Sunday, they played a showcase game against one another, with many family members of the players attending and cheering for both teams. The post High schoolers play like the pros at the Braves’ Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Photos: Dave Matthews Band performs at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Dave Matthews Band made a stop at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta on Wednesday as part of their Summer Tour 24. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show. The post Photos: Dave Matthews Band performs at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
PlantBaed, a new plant-based cafe, opens in Vinings
Anne Onyeneho launched the first permanent brick-and-mortar PlantBaed location in Vinings, sandwiched between Arden’s Garden and TheraSolv Botanicals & Co. There, she sells loaded walnut meat nachos (ground down and spiced to feel and taste like ground beef), Bolognese over kamut noodles, and an "MLT" made with mushroom “bacon.” The post PlantBaed, a new plant-based cafe, opens in Vinings appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
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