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Vogueing for Doggies

Apr. 16, 2019Apr. 16, 2019 - by Encore Atlanta

Philanthropic fashion instructor leashes canines to couture for a cause. The Doggies on the Catwalk Foundation and its philanthropic founder, E. Vincent Martinez of Fashionado, are once again set to …

AJFF 2019: Come see the world through film

Jan. 10, 2019 - by Kathy Janich

The 2019 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival opens Feb. 6 with the Israeli dramedy “Shoelaces” and closes Feb. 26 with the Canadian nosh-umentary “Chewdaism: A Taste of Jewish Montreal.” In the span of 21 days, moviegoers can choose from 180 screenings of 70-plus films from 24 countries.

Garden acquires Chihuly’s ‘Tower’

Dec. 19, 2018Jan. 2, 2019 - by Encore Atlanta

The neon-yellow Dale Chihuly sculpture on loan to the Atlanta Botanical Garden since 2016 has found a permanent home: the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

Jeffrey Fashion AIDS, cancer benefit turns 26 on Aug. 27

Jul. 31, 2018Aug. 15, 2018 - by Encore Atlanta

Jeffrey Fashion Cares Atlanta, part of one of the largest combined AIDS and breast cancer benefits in the nation, celebrates 26 years Aug. 27. Tickets go on sale July 16.

Hop on, hop off: Take a trip on the Atlanta Beer Bus

Jun. 22, 2018Jun. 22, 2018 - by Encore Atlanta

The Atlanta Beer Bus began in late May. The shuttle makes a continuous loop to 7 breweries, 1 distillery, 1 cidery and 1 MARTA station on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Imbibers decide where to stop and how long to stay.

BEST BETS | June 14-20, 2018

Jun. 13, 2018Jun. 20, 2018 - by Kathy Janich

Topping this week’s curated Best Bets column: “The Color Purple” (opening at Actor’s Express), “Sweeney Todd” (heading into its final weekend at The Atlanta Opera) and “The Taming” (still championing America and satire at Synchronicity Theatre). Plus. Much. More.

BEST BETS | June 7-13, 2018

Jun. 6, 2018Jun. 13, 2018 - by Kathy Janich

This weekend’s Atlanta Fringe Festival, Theatrical Outfit’s “110 in the Shade,” Synchronicity’s “The Taming,” “Hamilton’s” last hurrah and the final concert of the Atlanta Symphony’s 2017/18 classical season top this week’s curated BEST BETS column.

AJFF’s Cinebash celebrates filmmaker Saul Bass

Jun. 4, 2018Jun. 4, 2018 - by Encore Atlanta

AJFF’s Cinebash celebrates filmmaker Saul Bass, the graphic designer and Oscar winner known for his movie titles (Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” and “Psycho”), posters (“Exodus,” “The Shining,” “West Side Story”) + corporate logos.

12-day fete inaugurates Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

May. 31, 2018Jun. 1, 2018 - by Kathy Janich

Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, a brand-new facility with two stages, opens its inaugural season in August with a 12-day celebration featuring 8 events. It will light up with theater, dance, classical music, jazz, comedy, speakers and screenings more than 70 times in its first 15 months.

ATL Fringe 2018: 5 days, 5 venues, 80 performances

May. 29, 2018May. 30, 2018 - by Kathy Janich

The Atlanta Fringe Festival returns June 6-10, with dancers, comedians, storytellers, puppeteers, actors and the offbeat putting up live shows across five venues in and around Little Five Points. Plus parties. Plus free Fringe Audio.