Things to Do
Things to Do

Podcast: Looking back at 2020 in arts, entertainment in Atlanta

This week, we take a look back at 2020
April 9, 2020 Atlanta: A building on the skyline bears the message thanks frontline workers behind the Skyview Ferris Wheel bathed in blue as part of an initiative to salute essential workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday, April 9, 2020, in Atlanta. The Light It Blue event includes more than 150 major sports and entertainment venues and historic landmarks and buildings across the United States. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
April 9, 2020 Atlanta: A building on the skyline bears the message thanks frontline workers behind the Skyview Ferris Wheel bathed in blue as part of an initiative to salute essential workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday, April 9, 2020, in Atlanta. The Light It Blue event includes more than 150 major sports and entertainment venues and historic landmarks and buildings across the United States. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
Dec 31, 2020

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify.This week, we take a look back at 2020.

This week, we take a look back at 2020.

Because life changed so much this year, we had to change how we did things. Suddenly, there were no events, concerts or live theater to tell you about, but there was no shortage of news. There was still plenty to do, but we were doing a lot more of it from our homes. As this truly strange and remarkable year comes to an end, we thought we’d revisit some of our favorite stories with senior editor for Arts and Entertainment Nicole Smith on this week’s AccessAtlanta podcast.

Listen to accessAtlanta now or open in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also listen and download the podcast using the player above.

AJC 2020 holiday guide

More from accessAtlanta podcast:

More Stories

Keep Reading

Just like many did at last year's event (pictured), children can dress in costume and have fun at TinyCon on Saturday and Sunday at the Children's Museum of Atlanta. (Courtesy of the Children's Museum of Atlanta)

Credit: Courtesy of Children's Museum of Atlanta

Dragon Con for kids: An event guide for families at, around the convention

The Kids Track at Dragon Con and Tiny Con at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta offer crafty fun for the whole family this weekend in Atlanta.

Dragon Con 2025 welcomes fans, families Labor Day weekend

Curious to see what Dragon Con 2025 is all about? Check out our Atlanta guide to see what's bringing around 75,000 fans to the city's downtown for Labor Day weekend.

No badge, no problem. Here’s how to experience Dragon Con without a pass.

Whether you’re catching the parade, people-watching downtown or heading to the aquarium, here’s how to join the party without a ticket.

The Latest

Just like many did at last year's event (pictured), children can dress in costume and have fun at TinyCon on Saturday and Sunday at the Children's Museum of Atlanta. (Courtesy of the Children's Museum of Atlanta)

Credit: Courtesy of Children's Museum of Atlanta

Dragon Con for kids: An event guide for families at, around the convention

Dragon Con 2025 welcomes fans, families Labor Day weekend

No badge, no problem. Here’s how to experience Dragon Con without a pass.

Featured

Donald Trump's administration deployed the military to Washington, D.C., in the name of fighting crime, and in an Aug. 11 news conference he mentioned the possibility of military being sent to other large American cities, all of which are led by Black, Democratic mayors. And while Atlanta wasn't included in Trump's list, the city fits that profile under Mayor Andre Dickens. (Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero / AJC | Source: Getty)

Credit: Philip Robibero

Trump has launched takeovers of blue cities. Is Atlanta next?

Black mayors in Democrat-led cities are at the top of the presidents list for federal intervention. But, so far, Atlanta has escaped his wrath.

Lawsuits backed by Chris Carr signal his political priorities

Over his nine years in office, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has frequently challenged Democratic presidents and defended Republicans.

‘Never had the evidence’: Georgia man acquitted of murder in twisty cold case

It took jurors just two hours to acquit Christopher Wolfenbarger of the lone murder count he still faced by the time the case was handed to them.