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 …
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History buffs
The documentary The Rape of Europa tells the fascinating story of Nazi Germany’s obsession with creating the world’s greatest art museum. From the Nazi’s “wish list” of art to acquire …
Read MoreA brief history of Riverdance
Did the priests forbid it? Did the Irish do it to trick British soldier/spies? Or were traveling Irish dance teachers too lazy to teach students anything other than fancy footwork? The true reason will forever remain shrouded in history, but the fact remains: Irish dancers haven’t much use for their hands…
Read MoreThe Fabulous Fox Theatre
How much do you know about The Fox Theatre? Encore Atlanta takes an in-depth look at the history and heritage of this amazing cultural icon.
Read MoreThanks for the memories
The Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta’s great treasures. In addition to its magnificent architecture and décor, the Fox houses collective memories of weddings, first dates, high school proms, rock concerts and theatrical extravaganzas that are a part of the city’s social fabric. Here are some native Atlantans’ favorite memories, in their own words. This is Part III: The Romantics …
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