Georgia Entertainment Scene

Performance art meets activism in Lavender Fest’s third season

Alpharetta. GA: John Mellencamp visited America Bank Amphitheatre on his Dancing Words tour Saturday night. Running through two acts, with a 15 minute intermission, Mellencamp played nearly forty songs to a sing-along crowd. Photo taken Thursday August 1, 2026 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. Mellencamp (RYAN FLEISHER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

CONCERT REVIEW

In concert, John Mellencamp joyfully salutes the ‘mavericks’ and ‘misfits’

BOOKSHELF

New comic book from Atlanta native tells Hurricane Helene survivors’ stories

Atlanta’s One Musicfest will not return in 2026

WSB’s Karyn Greer, CBS Atlanta’s T.J. Anthony keep local news in the family

In ABV Gallery’s ‘Locals Only,’ 40-plus artists frame Atlanta for Atlantans

Chuck and Chernoff renewed, Star 94 shifts and more Atlanta radio briefs

Atlanta singer Ciara gives $50,000 to 10 local organizations

Ciara’s donation will support Atlanta groups in the areas of music, film, fashion, technology, sports, dance, education and leadership.

‘The Circle’ returns to shoot in Atlanta, moves to Hulu from Netflix

"The Circle" has moved from Netflix to Hulu/Disney+ and will shoot in Atlanta, according to the Georgia Film Office.

12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week

Our Atlanta arts events to plan for this week include the musical comedy "Working" at Stone Mountain's Art Station and the premiere of historic Cabbagetown photos.

‘Cabbagetown ’76’ exhibit illuminates iconic neighborhood’s transition

"Cabbagetown ’76: The Photographs of Barbara McKenzie" documents the iconic neighborhood as it transitioned from mill town into a hot spot for emerging musicians and artists.

Conservation mission drives Atlanta Botanical Garden’s exotic plant hunter

Meet Scott McMahan, Atlanta Botanical Garden's vice president of horticulture and collections, a self-described plant "explorer" who seeks new cultivars all around the world.

BOOKSHELF

‘Are They Dead Yet?’ considers the art of the newspaper obituary

Sam Roberts, 79, has worked for The New York Times since 1983 and spent the last decade writing obituaries. His new book looks at the history and evolution of the obit.

Gabrielle McMahan checks out the sculpture “Celestial Fury” by Eric Shupe at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Schupe’s sculptures are made from forks and spoons. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Atlanta’s Dogwood Festival coming back in 2027, but uncertainty lingers

Atlanta’s Dogwood Festival will return to Piedmont Park in April 2027 with free admission, after a turbulent year marked by funding and ticketing issues.

Atlanta’s Dragon Con suspends lifetime memberships for first time ever

Dragon Con, Atlanta’s largest pop culture convention, recently suspended its Eternals membership program for the first time in its 33-year history.

‘Tamron Hall’ returning to WSB-TV after a year on CBS Atlanta

Kelly Clarkson's decision to leave her show leaves spot open for Tamron Hall's syndicated talk show.

Who has come and gone in Atlanta radio and TV in 2026

The Atlanta media landscape in 2026 features several high-profile arrivals, departures and other changes, including personalities like Big Tigger and Kristin Klingshirn.

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire perform

CONCERT REVIEW

Lionel Richie’s recent health scare doesn’t slow him down at Atlanta concert

Lionel Richie overcame recent health issues to shine at his State Farm Arena show in Atlanta with co-headliners Earth, Wind & Fire.

Pro sumo wrestling in Atlanta? A former Turner exec is banking on it.

Stuart Snyder, who used to run Cartoon Network and WWE, is starting the Sumo Championship League based out of Atlanta.

For Gainesville High alum, acting in ‘Spamalot’ at Fox Theatre means a lot

Meet Delaney Benson, a Gainesville native who is returning home as a cast member of the touring company of "Spamalot," which plays at the Fox Theatre from July 21-26.