Danielle Charbonneau

Danielle Charbonneau

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Danielle Charbonneau is an Arts & Entertainment reporter with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She covers a broad range of topics ranging from art, theater, dance, film, travel, events, fascinating people, quirky subcultures, arts activism and just about anything in between. Her curiosity is insatiable, wanderlust true, and is willing to do just about anything in the name of good storytelling. She holds both a B.A. in print journalism and an M.A. in specialized journalism in the arts from the Annenberg School for Journalism at the University of Southern California.

Danielle Charbonneau staff image

Danielle Charbonneau is an Arts & Entertainment reporter with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She covers a broad range of topics ranging from art, theater, dance, film, travel, events, fascinating people, quirky subcultures, arts activism and just about anything in between. Her curiosity is insatiable, wanderlust true, and is willing to do just about anything in the name of good storytelling. She holds both a B.A. in print journalism and an M.A. in specialized journalism in the arts from the Annenberg School for Journalism at the University of Southern California.

Latest from Danielle Charbonneau

2025 Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia has been cancelled

Six Flags Over Georgia closes this weekend, cutting Holiday in the Park

For the first time since 2013, Six Flags over Georgia won't be open over the holidays for pass holders to enjoy the lights, music, Christmas tree and visits with Santa Claus.

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Vietnamese refugee sisters survive harrowing journey, now pay it forward

The Tran sisters, Von and Linda, make Thanksgiving special for Vietnamese seniors at First Senior Center of Georgia in Norcross, hosting both American and Vietnamese feasts.

In 1959, a girl couldn’t be a ‘newspaper boy.’

In 1959, a girl found a way to get hired as a ‘newspaper boy’

Marie George Myers took over some of her older brother’s Atlanta paper routes. She recalls being the only girl on the roster of deliverers.

Leadership DeKalb celebrates 40 years developing leaders

Leadership DeKalb celebrates 40 years developing local leaders

DeKalb County’s nonprofit leadership development program ushers in Class of 2026, including the AJC's lifestyle managing editor, Janel Davis.

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How a grand vision and a gift launched 20 years of wonder at Georgia Aquarium

Marietta native makes in big, cast in 'The Outsiders,' touring in Atlanta

‘This was truly meant for me’: Marietta native cast in ‘The Outsiders’

The musical is currently touring for the first time, with a stop at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre Nov. 25-30 as part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta series.

12 things to do to get in the holiday spirit

12 things to do around metro Atlanta to get you in the holiday spirit

Christmas markets, light displays, 'The Nutcracker,' Buddy the Elf, Rudolph, Santa Claus (and Scuba Claus) are among the holiday things to see and do coming to metro Atlanta.

First Voices Festival

Frybread, stories kick off 4th annual First Voices Festival in Atlanta

From Nov. 14-28, the events celebrate Indigenous people and their cultures and also explore the tragedies of thousands of missing Indigenous women and girls.

Cirque du Soleil's "Luzia" is back at Atlantic Station

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.

IrishFest Atlanta has evolved

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.