Festivals Archives — Encore Atlanta

ATL Fringe submissions due Jan. 31

Jan. 3, 2019Jan. 3, 2019 - by Kathy Janich

The ever-eclectic ATL Fringe, which turns 7 in June, is accepting submissions from local and national performing artists of all disciplines through Jan. 31. Look for the dancers, jugglers, storytellers, theater artists and the indescribable June 5-9.

AJFF 2019: First 8 films, 6 venues named

Nov. 27, 2018Dec. 19, 2018 - by Kathy Janich

The films announced include looks at the alt-right in the age of Trump; an Israeli dad who wants to live as a woman; a Jewish-Christian romance in Ethiopia; the birth of Blue Note Records; and a little-known chapter of WWII resistance in the Warsaw Ghetto.

A QUEST FOR FESTS

Sep. 13, 2018Dec. 10, 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.

Halloween parade for people, pups on Oct. 28

Sep. 13, 2018Oct. 30, 2018 - by Encore Atlanta

Canines, costumes, treats and cocktails? What’s not to like? Atlanta’s first Doggies on the BeltLine Halloween parade is being brought to you by our friends at Fashionado and the Doggies on the Catwalk Foundation.

Go downtown, with Sandy Springs’ Food That Rocks

May. 17, 2018 - by Encore Atlanta

Come rain or come shine, the 3rd annual Food that Rocks commences June 9 in a new way at a new location. The Sandy Springs festival goes downtown this year, to the new City Green at City Springs. The food, drink, friends and live music remain as fresh as ever. Remember, age 21 and up only.

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.