Georgia Entertainment Scene

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‘The fake band is gone’: The Guess Who goes on tour, with a stop in Atlanta

Two original songwriters for The Guess Who wrested control of the band name in 2024 and are touring for the first time using the band name since 2003.

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Every Monday, musicians push their limits for eager listeners in Atlanta

Checking out Eyedrum's Monday Night Creative Music Series, which defines itself as an open and welcoming space for Atlanta’s creative musicians and curious audiences.

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Performance art meets activism in Lavender Fest’s third season

Director Ty Autry said Lavender Fest's "Unerasable" theme reflects that queer stories are "an act of rebellion and resistance."

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CONCERT REVIEW

In concert, John Mellencamp joyfully salutes the ‘mavericks’ and ‘misfits’

John Mellencamp gave the sold-out Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta exactly what it wanted: a full-throated set of greatest hits.

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BOOKSHELF

New comic book from Atlanta native tells Hurricane Helene survivors’ stories

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Atlanta’s One Musicfest will not return in 2026

Longtime Atlanta hip-hop festival One Musicfest won't return to Piedmont Park in 2026. Festival organizers said the event is taking a hiatus.

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WSB’s Karyn Greer, CBS Atlanta’s T.J. Anthony keep local news in the family

WSB's Karyn Greer and CBS Atlanta's T.J. Anthony are local news rivals who live in the same home. Greer is Anthony's mom, and she inspired him to follow in her footsteps.

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In ABV Gallery’s ‘Locals Only,’ 40-plus artists frame Atlanta for Atlantans

Review of exhibits at ABV Gallery in East Atlanta — “Locals Only” (with 40-plus metro artists) and “Six by Six” — that showcase Atlanta scenes, history and cultural memories.

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Chuck and Chernoff renewed, Star 94 shifts and more Atlanta radio briefs

Chuck Oliver and Matt Chernoff, two mainstays on 93.7/680 The Fan, have re-upped for multiple years. Star 94 has tweaked its format.

Atlanta singer Ciara gives $50,000 to 10 local organizations

Ciara’s donation will support Atlanta groups in the areas of music, film, fashion, technology, sports, dance, education and leadership.

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‘The Circle’ returns to shoot in Atlanta, moves to Hulu from Netflix

"The Circle" has moved from Netflix to Hulu/Disney+ and will shoot in Atlanta, according to the Georgia Film Office.

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12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week

Our Atlanta arts events to plan for this week include the musical comedy "Working" at Stone Mountain's Art Station and the premiere of historic Cabbagetown photos.

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‘Cabbagetown ’76’ exhibit illuminates iconic neighborhood’s transition

"Cabbagetown ’76: The Photographs of Barbara McKenzie" documents the iconic neighborhood as it transitioned from mill town into a hot spot for emerging musicians and artists.

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Conservation mission drives Atlanta Botanical Garden’s exotic plant hunter

Meet Scott McMahan, Atlanta Botanical Garden's vice president of horticulture and collections, a self-described plant "explorer" who seeks new cultivars all around the world.