Billie Eilish Saved Atlanta Concertgoer Struggling To Breathe

With just a few words and the help of her stage crew, Billie Eilish was able to save a fan having an asthma attack during her Atlanta show.

Heartbeat_ATL: A Unique Experience for Valentine’s Day!

Celebrate love at the free, light-based art installation at Centennial Yards in Downtown Atlanta. Open nightly from 7-11 pm thru March 4.

Keisha Lance Bottoms Joins CNN As Political Commentator

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will join CNN as a political commentator.

Experience Heartbeat_ATL NOW at Centennial Yards

This free immersive art installation in Downtown Atlanta celebrates the heart of the city and takes place nightly from 7-11 pm thru March 4.

Betty White Movie Coming To Atlanta On Her 100th Birthday

The documentary, “Betty White: A Celebration,” will be screened in Atlanta on Jan. 17 — which would have been her 100th birthday.

GA Tech Dancing, Rapping Robots Showcase Saturday On Campus

Georgia Tech's "Forest" production featuring robots performing with dancers will take the stage Saturday on the institute's campus.

Monica Kaufman Pearson To Return To Atlanta TV In February

Monica Kaufman Pearson, the first Black woman to anchor an Atlanta TV newscast, returns to the screen on CBS46 and Peachtree TV.

Wine & Words with Michelle Gipson Welcomes Anita Kopacz on Dec 16

They’ll discuss Ms. Kopacz’s novel, SHALLOW WATERS, which Harper’s Bazaar calls “spellbinding…a captivating debut.” *This is a virtual event

Conversations About Jazz Features Vocalist Ranee Lee on Dec 9

Carl’s special guest is vocalist, actress & educator Ranee Lee. The virtual event is free for Hammonds House members and $5 for non-members.

Conversations About Jazz Welcomes Entertainer Allan Harris Nov 11

Host Carl Anthony's special guest will be jazz vocalist, guitarist, composer & legendary entertainer Allan Harris. This is a virtual event.

Jovita Moore Dies After Bout With Brain Cancer: 1967-2021

Channel 2 Action News evening anchor Jovita Moore died Thursday night after a seven-month bout with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer.

Rapper Young Thug Sues Over Swiped Bag That Had Cash, Songs

Atlanta rapper Young Thug said his Louis Vuitton bag was stolen; it had 200 unreleased songs and more than $100,000 in jewelry and cash.

Escape Artist Crushed When Stunt Goes 'Terribly Wrong': Police

"America's Got Talent: Extreme" performer Jonathan Goodwin fell 40 feet and missed an airbag during a rehearsal mishap.

Hammonds House Museum Showcases Women in Exhibiting Culture

The Exhibiting Culture show features artwork from some of the world’s premiere African American artists, many of them are women.

Lisa Tuttle’s postcolonial karma Now Open at Gallery 72

As a white woman born and raised in the South, Tuttle's artwork often reflects on the relationship, and conflict, between the races.

Central Library Reopens In Fulton County

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ELEVATE Atlanta Features Music, Art, Dance & More in October

There are five more weekends of events for the ELEVATE Atlanta Art Festival which runs through Oct 31. Go to the website for more details.

Conversations About Jazz Welcomes Vocalist Mary Stallings on 10/4

Carl’s special guest is legendary vocalist Mary Stallings who has performed with jazz greats Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie & Eric Reed.

Hammonds House Museum Launches New Family Day Program on Oct 2

Family Day includes fun & educational activities for the whole family. This event is FREE, but online registration is required.

ELEVATE Art Festival Ignites Interest In Cultural Events In Sept

In September the festival will promote Atlanta artists & arts organizations across the city featuring visual art, dance, music and more!

Conversations About Jazz Explores Jazz & Justice with Gerald Horn

They'll discuss Horne’s book, Jazz and Justice, and play songs from artists whose stories are highlighted in the book. Event is Sept 9, 2021

Jordan Cann Discusses Martial Arts Film "Year of the Rat"

Jordan Cann is a stunt actor, writer and producer who excels in martial arts. Cann talks about "Year of the Rat," and "The Elementals."

Highlights from Hammonds House Museum Collection Opens Aug 6

Guests to Hammonds House Museum will have an opportunity to view artwork rarely on display by artists like Romare Bearden & Richard Hunt.

Conversations About Jazz Welcomes Vocalist Nnenna Freelon on 8/12

Carl and his special guest jazz vocalist, composer & actress Nnenna Freelon will talk about her career and new CD, Time Traveler.

ELEVATE Atlanta Art Festival To Activate Communities With Art!

The festival theme is REOPEN, REIGNITE & RECONNECT. Art and cultural activities will take place throughout Atlanta from Sept 5-Oct 31, 2021.

Conversations About Jazz Talks With Independent Record Labels 7/8

Carl’s guests are producer & indie label owner Elisabeth Oei and drummer & CEO of EC3 Vibe Entertainment EC3. A virtual event via Zoom.

Hammonds House Museum Reopens June 25 with Charly Palmer Exhibit

Hammonds House Museum’s mission is to celebrate and share the cultural diversity and important legacy of artists of African descent.

In Atlanta, Everybody Influences Everything For Better And Worse

KONKOL ON THE ROAD: From Lil Durk's No. 1 rap song collaboration with Lil Baby to "E-way" shootings, a thin line connects Chicago to A-Town.

Happening In Fulton: Commissioner Abdur-Rahman Helps Kick Off Summer Reading Program

District 6 Commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman visits the Gladys S. Dennard Library at South Fulton Library.

Atlanta native to star in Porchlight's return to stage

New Faces Sing Broadway 1979 featuring Chloe Belongilot is live June 12 in Skokie and streams June 25 through July 25

Conversations About Jazz Looks At The Fashion Of Jazz On June 10

Carl’s guests: fashion designer, educator & administrator Asanyah Davidson and fashion merchandising specialist & author Alphonso McClendon.

NFT Being Auctioned By Morningside Teen To Support Homeless Youth

Sixteen-year-old Rady Kronenberger is auctioning off his art piece "Scholarship" as an NFT to raise money for a client of charity CHRIS 180.

Conversations About Jazz Examines The Art Of Jazz on May 13

Carl and guests Carmen Lundy, Alyn Shipton & Al Johnson will discuss how artists and musicians experience the magic & music we call jazz.

Departure by Charly Palmer Opens Virtually at Hammonds House 4/30

The solo exhibit features work from the last 30 years. The virtual opening includes artist talk, video & music! Register @ hammondshouse.org

Wine & Words Hosts Tribute to Eric Jerome Dickey on April 20

Colleagues & fans honor legacy of bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey in a virtual event on April 20 at 7 pm EST. Info: hammondshouse.org

Will Smith's Movie 'Emancipation' Ditches GA Over New Voting Law

Movie star Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua are moving film production to another state after the passage of Georgia's new voting law.

Wine & Words Michelle Gipson Talks With Sadeqa Johnson April 13

Learn about Johnson’s journey from book promoter to best-selling author and her highly acclaimed new novel, Yellow Wife.

Conversations About Jazz Hosts Jaspects Reunion on April 8

Carl’s guests will be original members of Jaspects, the innovative band famous for blending hip-hop and jazz. Virtual program via ZOOM.

Conversations About Jazz Features Drummer Gayelynn McKinney 3/25

This free virtual program will stream on Hammonds House Museum’s Facebook & YouTube channels.

Wine & Words with Michelle Gipson Welcomes Tina McElroy Ansa 3/23

They will discuss Ms. Ansa’s career and her new book MEETING AT THE TABLE: African American Women Write on Race, Culture & Community.