Georgia Entertainment Scene

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Like surprises? Local theaters try ‘mystery movie’ nights for a discount

Surprise! Local movie theaters trying mystery movie nights where you enter the theater not knowing what movie you're going to see.

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Atlanta Opera brings ‘Beauty and the Beast’ forward with Philip Glass score

Preview of Atlanta Opera’s Saturday performance of ”La Belle et la Bête,“ Philip Glass' soundtrack to be presented alongside Jean Cocteau's 1946 film “Beauty and the Beast.”

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Jane Fonda ‘really proud’ of 30 years helping reduce teen pregnancy in Georgia

Jane Fonda returns to Atlanta, where she lived for nearly 20 years, to host a fundraiser for the nonprofit she started, GCAPP, which focuses on teen pregnancy prevention.

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YFN Lucci to perform at Hawks game, talks life after prison release

After four years in jail, YFN Lucci says he's not taking anything for granted, including squashing a longtime beef with fellow Atlanta rapper Young Thug.

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THEATER REVIEW

Outfit’s ‘Glass Menagerie’ offers affecting take on an American classic

Bringing both poetry and emotional heft to Tennessee Williams’ beloved work, Theatrical Outfit’s “The Glass Menagerie” is an affecting take on an American classic.

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What’s coming to Atlanta museums, college galleries this season and beyond?

Highlights for art lovers of what is (or will be) showing at Atlanta’s museums and college galleries — worthy destinations for residents, guests through fall and the holidays.

The dawn of So So Def 2.0 and a new chapter for Jermaine Dupri

The legendary hitmaker starts a new chapter: reviving So So Def Recordings as the powerhouse label it used to be. That includes reinstating the iconic downtown billboard.

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It’s official: Netflix creating ‘A Different World’ reboot in Atlanta

A reboot of the beloved sitcom, which featured a fictional historically Black college and ran from 1987-93, filmed a pilot in Atlanta over the summer.

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Drip Invitational brings new murals, graffiti to Pittsburgh neighborhood

Checking out the street art from the Drip Invitational, launched in Atlanta's Pittsburgh community after a property owner was cited, ironically, for graffiti on his building.

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Outkast celebrates Rock Hall induction with Donald Glover, Killer Mike

André 3000 made a rare public appearance with Big Boi in L.A., though he didn't participate in the performances by Janelle Monáe, Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator, and more.

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Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Luzia’ returns to Atlantic Station after 8-year gap

From aerial dancers, to flying trapeze artists, a contortionist to a hand-balancing gymnast, each choreographed act drops jaws.

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EXCLUSIVE

Hulu’s ‘Chad Powers’ with Glen Powell appears set for a Season 2

Hulu has renewed "Chad Powers" for a second season, according to a local crew union.

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Tyler Perry’s latest, ‘Finding Joy,’ blends snow and romance on Amazon

Tyler Perry goes to the Rockies for his latest movie, "Finding Joy," trapping two strangers in a cabin during a snowstorm. Of course, romance ensues.

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Watch step dancing, hear fiddlers and eat soda bread at IrishFest Atlanta

This weekend's IrishFest Atlanta offers music, dancing and food — and classes in all three areas.

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Bookshelf: 3 Southern novels celebrate family and community

Three new Southern novels by women authors, two of them based in metro Atlanta and one in North Carolina (Jan Karon), offer reads full of romance and uplift.

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Tyler Perry donates $1.4 million to charities amid government shutdown

In light of delays this month to SNAP, the media mogul has given money to several local charities like Atlanta Community Food Bank and Meals on Wheels Atlanta.

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’80s pop star Debbie Gibson on her memoir: ‘I have this rocker spirit’

Debbie Gibson will join the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Book Festival to talk about her memoir, "Eternally Electric," which she hopes captures her resilience.

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Atlanta radio adds Brian Moote, loses Jeremy ‘Otis’ Maher

While former "Bert Show" host Brian Moote has landed a new job on Star 94, his former Bull co-host, Jeremy "Otis" Maher, has lost his job at Power and The Bull.

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15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Nov. 7-9 includes Veterans Day events.

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Atlanta Contra Dance celebrates 50 years of swinging your partner

Previewing Atlanta Contra Dance’s “Contra Fantasia” weekend — Nov. 7-9 at Decatur Recreation Center — celebrating 50 years of the group that hosts dances to traditional music.