The Unlikely Rise of Contemporary Art in Atlanta
This article originally appeared in the 2016/17 Where Atlanta Guestbook. Standing in Atlanta’s architectural High Museum of Art, I find myself enthralled by Judy Pfaff’s “Apples and Oranges” (1986). This monumental piece (nearly 10-feet high by 12-feet wide) leaps toward the viewer with forward-springing metal half-spheres in a variety of neon colors. I travel back...
Getting to Know the Real Atlanta
This article originally appeared in Venü Magazine’s Fall 2016 issue. The tunnel is dimly lit. You’re standing at one end, still under the sun’s watchful eye, but close enough to see a shadowy figure moving swiftly—first crouching, then fully erect. You walk toward the figure, and only as your eyes adjust to their new surroundings...
The Lowdown on Atlanta’s Hottest New Restaurants
Atlanta’s chefs and restaurateurs continue serving up fresh concepts that elevate the city’s culinary reputation and draw national acclaim. Almost every day, the city welcomes a hot, new eatery or bar slinging good eats and craft cocktails. Suffice it say, it was a Herculean task to narrow down the list to just a few favorites, but we made it happen.
KURIOS: Cirque du Soleil’s World of Possible Impossibles
Cirque du Soleil’s “KURIOS: Cabinet of Curiosities” dazzles audiences with a wide range of gravity-defying acrobatic and artistic acts—from contortion and human trapeze to rola bola on a swing and an upside-down world. This singular Cirque show is unlike anything you’ve seen.
The Weight-Equals-Health Myth
My commentary for GPB's On Second Thought explores how the American equation of health = weight is misinformed, as inspired by Cheryl Tiegs' ignorant comments about supermodel Ashley Graham, the first size-16 model on a Sports Illustrated cover.
Tour Atlanta’s Famous Street Art
Massive street art adorns Atlanta’s formerly blank walls, encompassing a range of styles and messages as diverse as the city itself. Use this feature to take a self-guided tour of the city’s most muraled streets.
10 Signs You’re From Atlanta
If it’s your first time in Atlanta, chances are you’ll be charmed by the city’s Southern hospitality, awesome attractions and vibrant art scene. But if you’re from Atlanta, you know this eccentric city has a whole lot of personality bubbling under the surface. Here are 10 inescapable truths for anyone who loves to call Atlanta home.
Atlanta Secrets of the City
I take you behind the scenes at some of the coolest places to go and things to do in Atlanta that most visitors (and many locals) don’t know about.
Atlanta History Center Epitomizes Atlanta in Nostalgic “50 Objects”
This article originally appeared on About Atlanta. If ever there was a physical embodiment of Atlanta’s diverse history and multifaceted personality, Atlanta History Center’s “Atlanta in 50 Objects” exhibit is it. The eclectic exhibition, which opened January 16, 2016, showcases centuries of history captured by these so-called “objects,” a loose term encompassing everything from people...
Dad’s Garage Theatre Company Moves Into a Divine New Home
Dad's Garage Theatre Company is taking you to church. The talented group of improvisational actors just moved into their long-awaited permanent home, none other than the former Atlanta Metropolitan Christian Church.
Work With Michelle
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