Encore Atlanta

A few words from ‘über-geek’ director

Kathy Janich — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:56 +0000

"I can’t think of a way to say this without sounding like an über-geek, but the only thing I love more than atomic physics is a beautifully written play," says Maggie McEnerny, director of "Copenhagen" at the Academy Theatre.

Play it again, Sam

Kathy Janich — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:50:52 +0000

The hills will be alive with the sound of your music in June — if you visit the Fox Theatre for its Sing-Along Sound of Music, arguably the most exciting (and participatory) event in this year's Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival.

A ‘tree’ grows in Atlanta

Kathy Janich — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:53:27 +0000

It’s springtime, and Atlanta’s streets, parks and gardens are blooming. So is Atlanta Symphony Hall, where the hauntingly beautiful A Flowering Tree will be performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, and the opera's original soloists.

Dream’s McCoughtry will play ball in Summer Games

Kathy Janich — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:06:05 +0000

Atlanta Dream player Angel McCoughtry is among the 12 American women who will compete for basketball gold at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Uncensored in the South!

Kathy Janich — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:50 +0000

The inaugural Atlanta Fringe Fest spotlights grass-roots theater throughout the city on May 9-13. That's an opening performance and 132 performances in four days, people.

SNAPSHOT | Justin Anderson

Kathy Janich — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:20:45 +0000

Justin Anderson is an Atlanta producer, director, actor, casting director and former high school educator. His current project: "A Wrinkle in Time" at Theatrical Outfit. Learn more about this busy, multitalented theater artist.

k.d. lang opens Garden series June 1

Kathy Janich — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:38:29 +0000

Photo: Atlanta Botanical Garden Spend the summer with blooms and live music at the event that has been recognized in some circles as the best outdoor concert series in the city. The Atlanta Botanical Garden’s 10th season of Concerts in the Garden will feature eight acts on the Great Lawn, spanning country, rock, blues and folk. [...]

This weekend’s best bets: April 26

Kathy Janich — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:51:18 +0000

Looking for something cultural to do this weekend and beyond? Here are Encore Atlanta’s recommendations. Managing editor Kathy Janich suggests "Copenhagen," a Tony Award-winning drama opening at the Academy Theatre, and more.

‘Carmen’ opens Atlanta Opera’s 2012-13 season

Kathy Janich — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:11:06 +0000

Atlanta Opera's 2012-13 season opens in November with "Carmen," and includes "La traviata" in March and "The Italian Girl in Algiers" in April and May. Season tickets are now on sale.

Georgia Shakespeare begins 27th season under the stars

Kathy Janich — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:33:10 +0000

After a season away, Georgia Shakespeare returns to Piedmont Park this spring with The Tempest and a new name for its almost annual tradition: “Shakespeare in the Park.” "The Tempest" plays there May 9-13. The indoor summer season begins June 6 with a musical take on "Twelfth Night."