Therra Gwyn Jaramillo, Author at Encore Atlanta

THE MULTITALENTED MR. DePOY

Oct. 4, 2018Oct. 15, 2018 - by Therra Gwyn Jaramillo

With the world premiere musical “Nick’s Flamingo Grill,” actor-composer-playwright Phillip DePoy returns to the Alliance Theatre for the first time since 2015’s award-winning “Edward Foote.”

A QUEST FOR FESTS

Sep. 13, 2018Sep. 18, 2018 - by Therra Gwyn Jaramillo

Our rundown of events from now through mid-November is arranged chronologically and includes eco and film fests, fried green tomatoes, big pigs, Native American traditions and chili for the chilly.

DOGS GONE

Aug. 15, 2018Aug. 15, 2018 - by Therra Gwyn Jaramillo

“Pets allowed” are two of the sweetest words around. America’s 85 million pet parents are finding more and more spots where this is true. We’ve singled out a few in the Southeast. Don’t forget to pack your pup.

THINK THE BEACH IS OUTTA REACH?

Jun. 26, 2018Jul. 30, 2018 - by Therra Gwyn Jaramillo

No ocean, no problem. Whatever you desire, from A (activities) to Z (Zen), there’s a Georgia lake to suit your style. The state’s 30-plus lakes offer boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, sandy shores for summertime reading, golf, wildlife and picnicking all within driving distance of metro Atlanta.

GEORGIA’S WAR STORIES

May. 15, 2018May. 29, 2018 - by Therra Gwyn Jaramillo

The echoes of Georgia’s war stories aren’t hard to hear if you know where to listen. Follow a trail of independence-seekers and unearth history’s mysteries at these Revolutionary and Civil War sites.

THINK OF IT AS ‘FESTIV-ALL’ SEASON

Apr. 20, 2018May. 3, 2018 - by Therra Gwyn Jaramillo

Think of it as “festiv-all” season. We bet Georgia has a spring or summer event that will get you off the couch and out the door. Tell Netflix you’ll be back, grab a friend, water, sunscreen, kids if you have them, and go forth to find your bliss.

POUR DECISIONS

Mar. 30, 2018Apr. 16, 2018 - by Therra Gwyn Jaramillo

Awards keep growing for North Georgia’s picturesque wineries. Why not make some pour decisions and raise a glass or two in celebration?

ROAD TRIP!

Mar. 17, 2018Mar. 21, 2018 - by Therra Gwyn Jaramillo

Road trip the Southeast with 4 wheels and your family. We’ve got 5 stops in 4 states — Alabama, Kentucky, South Carolina and Tennessee — that are worth your time.

WHEN THE POLITICAL GETS PERSONAL

Mar. 1, 2018Mar. 27, 2018 - by Therra Gwyn Jaramillo

“Sheltered,” an Alliance Theatre world premiere, looks at what can happen when the political gets personal. This fact-based drama, the 2018 winner of the competitive Alliance/Kendeda contest, unfolds as WWII threatens Europe and an American couple schemes to rescue Jewish children.

BEARLY FAMOUS

Feb. 2, 2018Mar. 5, 2018 - by Therra Gwyn Jaramillo

“The Jungle Book’s” Markelle Gay, who’s been acting professionally since age 10, isn’t a marquee name yet. But you’ll be hearing from him. He plays Baloo the bear in the Alliance Theatre’s family story about a boy raised in the wild.