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All aboard!
The people of the magical island of Sodor are in a tizzy. The circus is coming, and they only have one day to make it a success. No one is prepared! What will they do?
Don’t panic. Thomas the Tank Engine will figure it out, with a little help from his friends.
“I play Percy’s driver,” says [...]
Encore, encore!
Let the bravos begin now for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s seven-concert second season at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park in Alpharetta. Close to the Orchestra’s burgeoning North Georgia audience and an easy outing for the Symphony Hall faithful, the ASO’s new summer residence evolved into an imaginative hub of new traditions with its 2008 [...]
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New England oddities
Forget about tea parties the next time you’re in Boston and head to the Museum Of Bad Art (MOBA). As the world’s only museum dedicated to the “collection, preservation, exhibition and celebration of bad art in all its forms,” MOBA proves beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. With pieces such as the “Mana Lisa,” a testosterone-charged rendition of Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa,” this quirky museum is a sight for sore eyes. Between its two locations, less than 10 miles from Boston (Sommerville and Dedham, Mass.), MOBA has a collection of over 400 masterpieces of odd.
How to visit: Museumofbadart.org
Encore Life
More than just a Fox
Constructed in the 1920s, The Fox Theatre only gets better with age. While it maintains its exotic beauty and magical appeal with an active performance schedule, the Fox’s good health also can be attributed to its dedication to serving the Atlanta community. Since 1995, the Fox Outreach Committee has been fulfilling its mission to sustain [...]
Crown jewels
Fashion may change with the seasons, but jewels never go out of style. Instead of investing in clothes, a statement piece can refresh a wardrobe with a minimum of effort. Keep your look fresh with spring’s newest crop of designs and collections from some of these prestigious jewelers.
A haven of exquisite timepieces and luxurious accessories, [...]
Critical mass
If a show opens in a theater and a critic isn’t there to see it, will anyone care? The relationship of critic and theatrical artist or institution is one fraught with ambivalence, pathos and an element of romance. In the old days (and maybe still in New York), a bad review could break a show [...]
Theater of the Stars launches stellar 57th season
Big stars, huge shows, local premieres and family favorites round out the new Theater of the Stars season at The Fox Theatre, launching this June.
“We have a fantastic lineup of award-winning entertainment,” stated Theater of the Stars Producer Christopher B. Manos. “You’ll find sensational songs, heart-melting romance, dazzling dancing and good, old-fashioned fun.”
First up is [...]
ArtsScene Blog
Improv for autistic teens
From guest blogger Sandy Bruce.
When you think of autism, what’s the first picture that comes to mind? “Rainman” — someone off in his own little world, with no eye contact and flat emotions? Well, it may surprise you that many people along the autistic spectrum tend to be very good actors — a trait evolved [...]
Interview with Rick Elice of “Jersey Boys”
Last month, I had the pleasure of interviewing Rick Elice, co-creator of “Jersey Boys.” Because we only have about 500-800 words to tell each Encore Atlanta story, there was a lot of great material in the interview that I didn’t get to use.
I asked Rick if he minded me posting the audio online and he [...]
A love letter to the Atlanta Ballet
When I was younger, I dreamt of joining a prestigious theater ensemble, where roles and stature would blossom with my talents. To my dismay, I was never able to find that ensemble in the theater. But, to my delight, I discovered that it thrives at the Atlanta Ballet.
I have no illusions of ever joining the [...]
Atlanta Ballet updates its 2009-2010 season schedule
America’s longest continually operating ballet, and, one of Atlanta’s premier institutions has a big year coming up. Atlanta Ballet, known for always breaking ground and setting new trends is updating its exciting 2009-2010 Season. Celebrating its 80th year with a line-up of shows at the Cobb Energy Centre that include beloved favorites and company premieres
Company [...]
