Love him or hate him, it’s hard to think of Memphis without Elvis Presley, its most famous son. To his credit, Elvis never felt he outgrew his hometown, even after becoming one of the biggest stars in the world. His family home, Graceland, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, gives visitors an [...]
It’s fall in Atlanta. Your busy work schedule has kept you from planning that ultimate vacation desperately required for continued sanity. Reasons for the delay are many and justified: 1) There’s no time to sit down and research airfare options out of the world’s busiest airport; 2) You have friends and family vying for your [...]
Creed Taylor Incorporated Records (CTI), founded in the early 1970s, produced smooth and soulful music. In January 2011, Sony Masterworks Jazz reissued classic albums by its artists such as George Benson, Deodato, Milt Jackson, Ron Carter, Paul Desmond and Jim Hall. This is the first time these records will be available on CD.
White Rabbit (1971): [...]
“Villa Rica is one of those towns that if you blink you could miss it as you are driving by,” says Wartime Paranormal co-owner Jessica Johns. But small towns can have big secrets, and Villa Rica is no exception. Wartime Paranormal’s Ghosts and Gold tour explores that eerie past with two-hour walking tours of the [...]
Human trafficking isn’t something Atlantans expect to find in their backyard. But according to the nonprofit organization Wellspring Living, roughly 100 girls under the age of 18 are sexually trafficked every night. These girls have a life expectancy of seven years.
Wellspring Living offers a haven for sex trade victims and helps them rebuild their lives [...]
Selecting an engagement ring is a nerve-racking experience. Purchasing diamonds at any time requires a major financial investment. But when it’s a gift for someone you want to spend the rest of your life with, making the “right” choice can be incredibly stressful. Bob Knox, designer and goldsmith at Knox Jewelers for the past 50 [...]
Instead of foundation, Elphaba’s makeup is actually MAC’s Landscape Green eye shadow. It is water-based, so she does not have an allergic reaction. Wide makeup brushes are used to cover her face, neck and hands while smaller brushes are used to fill in any gaps.
In 1995, Gregory Macguire’s novel Wicked: The Life and Times of [...]
Landing at Kansas City International Airport, you think you’re in Kansas —the airport’s shop boasts displays overflowing with Wicked and Wizard of Oz-themed merchandise. But you’re on the Missouri side of the split city. That’s just one of many surprises that await you. You’ll soon learn that people seem to live only on the Kansas [...]
It doesn’t matter how rich and famous you get, you still need to eat. Encore Atlanta polled some local luminaries about their favorite local restaurants.
Former Mayor Shirley Franklin
I have many favorites, but I always come back to Paschal’s for southern-style
meals. I love the warmth of the staff, the good food, especially the potato
salad and baked [...]
The Atlanta History Center is partnering with the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture to bring the Apollo Theater to local audiences. The exhibit Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing: How the Apollo Theater Shaped American Entertainment is coming to the Atlanta History Center from Oct. 8 to [...]
Good news music lovers: Music Midtown is returning to Atlanta after a six-year hiatus.
The festival will occur on Sept. 24 in the meadow of Piedmont Park. Bands will include Coldplay, The Black Keys, Cage the Elephant, Manchester Orchestra, Young the Giant, Band of Skulls, Joy Formidable, The Constellations, Mona and The Postelles.
General admission tickets are [...]
