This year the Fox Theatre is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the "Save the Fox" campaign, a city-wide effort rescuing the landmark from demolition.
In honor of the anniversary and to say thank you, the Fox has a great summer lineup of events to give back to the community. In a press conference announcing the celebration, Fox Theatre President and CEO, Allan C. Vella, thanked the city for its efforts to help the theater. "First and foremost, the Fox wants to thank Atlanta for their efforts in saving this landmark. Without your efforts in our rebirth 40 years ago, we wouldn't be where we are today. In fact, we wouldn't be here period," he said.
Don’t miss out on an action packed summer with this Atlanta institution.Here are the major events:
2015 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival
Beginning on June 4 with a showing of "The Goonies," the Fox Theatre will be screening classic movies for the public. Notable movies shown this summer include: "Jaws," "Ghostbusters," "The Sound of Music," and "Braveheart." For more information on the film festival, including dates and pricing, visit: artsculture.blog.ajc.com/foxsummerfilmfest
NEW Behind the Scenes Tour
For the first time in the history of the celebrated theater, the public will be allowed behind the scenes access of the Fox. As part of a 90-minute tour, guests will experience the legend of 1929 Peachtree Street from three unique perspectives. The tour will invite fans to see production offices and power rooms which, unbeknownst to the audience, teem with life during a performance. Guests will learn about the history of the effort behind the Fox's salvation 40 years ago, and walk in the same hallways and dressing rooms as The Rolling Stones and Elvis. For more information about the new tour, visit: www.foxtheatre.org/tour
Fox Theatre Block Party
As part of the ongoing celebration, the Fox is hosting a block party this Sunday, June 7. The free event will be held from noon to 6 p.m. and will include outdoor music and other activities, as well as food and drink. More details on the block party on the AJC Music Scene Blog.
Dad's Garage & Friends
One of Atlanta's top theater and improv groups, Dad's Garage, will visit the Fox on Saturday, June 13. Following up last year's inaugural "Dad's Garage & Friends," the performing troupe will be back with various guests to ensure an outrageous night of comedy. For information about the improv group and tickets, visit www.dadsgarage.com
Anthony Bourdain at the Fox
On Saturday, July 11, CNN author Anthony Bourdain will visit the Fox Theatre as part of his "Close to the Bone" tour. The tour will feature a "brutally honest monologue" about his travels to all parts of the world, as he reflects on various cultures and local cuisine. To learn more about the performance, check out Rodney Ho's Radio TV Talk blog.
Motown the Musical
From August 18 - 23, "Motown the Musical" will be in town. "Motown" tells the story of legends like Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and many more. The Broadway hit will delve into the history of the Motown movement and the music that changed the nation. For ticket and show information, visit: foxtheatre.org/events/motown-the-musical
