Georgia Entertainment Scene

Conservation mission drives Atlanta Botanical Garden’s exotic plant hunter

BOOKSHELF

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

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 Dragon Con suspends lifetime memberships for first time ever

12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week

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

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

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire perform

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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.

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Love the romance book? There might be a movie for that, for better or worse

“Project Hail Mary.” “Hamnet.” “The Housemaid.” The film industry frequently mines the publishing industry for books to turn into films. It stands to reason that if a book gen...

After 50 years of love and loss, an Atlanta record store is ready to celebrate

Atlanta record store Wax 'n' Facts is celebrating 50 years of selling vinyl and becoming a cornerstone of the music community in Little Five Points.

Atlanta ‘Grady baby’ takes the spotlight on new ‘Project Runway’ season

Two Atlanta residents are on Season 22 of “Project Runway” — including a former “Runway” model and a man who used to be a Georgia Tech track star and banker.

Indigo Girls, as soccer fans, embrace headlining Decatur WatchFest finale

The Indigo Girls, who grew up in Decatur, will close out the Decatur WatchFest on the final day of the FIFA World Cup and talk about their history with Decatur Square.

A shooting star in East Point could be the next step in the Southside’s cultural rise

Vesper Theatre aims to be a blessing in metro Atlanta’s cultural rise

East Point's former Windmill Arts has been reborn under new ownership as Vesper Theatre. It's being pitched as an affordable place for artists to create, rehearse and perform.

A group of customers, some wearing Mexico jerseys, watch a World Cup game on screens at Woofs Sport Bar in Midtown on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Woofs is the official location for Pride House ATL, the city’s designated hub for LGBTQ+ soccer fans during the FIFA World Cup. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

As World Cup in Atlanta ends, local bar remains hub for queer soccer fans

Atlanta gay sports bar Woofs served as the city’s Pride House during the FIFA World Cup and remains a cornerstone of the LGBTQ sports community.

‘Beyond the Gates’ earns 15 Daytime Emmy nominations

The Atlanta-filmed show debuted in 2025 as the first new daytime soap opera to air on American TV since 1999.

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Paul Simon in Atlanta: Vocally diminished, but the fighter still remains

Paul Simon dialed it back for his "Quiet Celebration" tour stop at Chastain in Atlanta, following a loss of hearing in one ear.

Members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Beach Boys, Chicago explain why they still tour

We talk to key members of three major bands coming to Atlanta — the Beach Boys, Chicago and Lynyrd Skynyrd — who tell us what keeps them touring after all the decades.

Meet the metro Atlanta teen named the country’s top high school actor

Milton rising senior Jake James, who recently won the 2026 Jimmy Award for Best Leading Actor, along with a $25,000 prize, is prepping for a future in theater.