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ATLANTA NOW SUMMER FALL 2021 2021

FOOD HALLS AND LOCAL MARKETS Find your taste and try new flavors. SEE PAGE 26

HALLOWEEN EVENT GUIDE The season is creeping up. SEE PAGE 20

FALL SPORTS GUIDE

Great performances aren’t just on the stage. SEE PAGE 32

FALL SOUNDS AND

JAZZ TUNES

THE ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL KICKS OFF A TWO-MONTH CELEBRATION OF ELEVATE ATLANTA ART FESTIVAL, IN ADDITION TO AN ARRAY OF ANNUAL FESTIVALS, CELEBRATIONS AND LIVE PERFORMANCES IN THE ATL.

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ON THE COVER: The Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park kicks off the fall performance season.

FALL 2021

Calendar of Events

Labor Day Festivals

On with the Shows

There’s so much going on during the Labor Day weekend. The fall season presents countless cultural experiences for you to discover.

Cosas Para Hacer en Atlanta en el Otoño

A Toast to Georgia Wineries

Attractions Roundup

Halloween Events and Happenings

LGBTQ Traveler’s Guide to Atlanta

Apple Orchards and Fall Fun

Atlanta y sus alrededores ofrecen varias oportunidades de apreciar el bello paisaje.

Atlanta and Georgia are home to more than 60 wineries. Plan a visit. Add these places to your Atlanta itinerary. It’s scary out there!

Plan your weekend with these tips. Take a day trip for apple picking.

Savor the Best of Atlanta’s Food Halls and Local Markets The city’s eclectic mix of neighborhoods are home to an equally diverse selection of food halls and markets.

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Get Back to Shopping

A Honey of a Souvenir

Fall Sports Guide

Atlanta Maps

Y’all Come Back

Restaurantes “pop up” de dueños y sabores mexicanos en Atlanta. Visit all the new stores and experiences. Local honey in the city? Yes! Atlanta’s sports teams heat up for the fall season. Find your way wherever you go. If you enjoyed your visit, come back to see us again soon with these suggestions.

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Find things to do during your stay.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

EDITOR’S PICKS

ELEVATE Atlanta Art Festival

Sept. 5-Oct.31 The two-month art festival will highlight a different neighborhood each weekend to spotlight Atlanta’s diverse array of arts and culture. www.elevateatlart.com

Virginia-Highland Summerfest

Illuminarium

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Sept. 25-26 Travel to this in-town neighborhood for live local music on two stages, a juried artist market, the Maker’s Market, food and much more. www.vahisummerfest.org

Illuminarium

Step off the Eastside Atlanta BeltLine and into Africa in this experiential attraction that surrounds visitors in a 360-degree environment of sight, sound and scale. www.illuminarium.com

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Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game

College football fans score with tickets to the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game pitting SEC and ACC teams in two games over Labor Day weekend at MercedesBenz Stadium. On Saturday, Sept. 4, the Alabama Crimson Tide takes on the Miami Hurricanes followed by the Louisville Cardinals versus the Ole Miss Rebels on Monday, Sept. 6. www.chick-fil-akickoffgame.com

Dragon Con

KICK OFF FALL WITH LABOR DAY FESTIVALS AND EVENTS Labor Day is much more than just a three-day weekend in the ATL. This break from the work week also plays host to a variety of exciting annual events.

Atlanta Black Pride Weekend

This annual weekend rolls back into town Sept. 1-7 with a festive lineup of events. Highlights include a fashion show, dance parties, brunches, weekend booze cruise at Lake Lanier, a community festival and more. www.atlantaprideweekend.com

Dragon Con

The largest multimedia and pop culture convention in the country marches into Atlanta Sept. 2-6. Highlights include special programming and workshops, gaming and celebrity appearances. www.dragoncon.com

ATLANTA WELCOMES Sept. 2-6

2021 Dragon Con Annual Convention

Sept. 4

2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game - Alabama vs. Miami

Sept. 6

2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game - Louisville vs. Ole Miss

Sept. 13-15

GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo

Sept. 16-18

CUBE 2021 Annual Conference

Sept. 19-21

CSCMP EDGE 2021

Atlanta Black Pride Weekend

Oct. 4-8

EMS World Expo

Oct. 11-14

Cable-Tec Expo 2021

Oct. 13-15

44th Annual Forum on Franchising Meeting

Oct. 18-20

Medtrade East 2021

Sept. 26-30

Oct. 18-20

Sept. 8-12

Monations United 2021

2021 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo

2021 NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo

Sept. 11-14

Sept. 30-Oct. 2

Oct. 20-22

2021 ACPC Conference

One of the largest free jazz festivals in the country, Atlanta Jazz Festival, takes over Piedmont Park and other venues throughout the city, Sept. 5-6. Among the featured performers are Karla Harris, Pasquale Grasso, Patti Austin and Ron Carter. www.atlantafestivals.com

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G3 2021 Christ

Clean Currents 2021

Oct. 24-27

LeadingAge Annual Meeting & Exposition

Oct. 29-Nov. 1

90th Annual Plastic Surgery The Meeting

Nov. 11-13

2021 Magnet/Pathway Conference

Nov. 19-23

55th National Convention of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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ARTS AND CULTURE IN ATLANTA: ON WITH THE SHOWS! BY LIESL MERKEL

Who’s ready for live entertainment again? The fall season ushers in cultural experiences in countless forms and the city couldn’t be happier to introduce you to all they have to offer. Atlanta’s creative artists will introduce many performing and visual arts events that show off their artistic genius. Plus, look for neighborhood arts and music festivals happening every weekend. ELEVATE Atlanta Art Festival will span two months and take place on the weekends in different neighborhoods across Atlanta. Happening Sept. 5-Oct. 31, ELEVATE’s theme of REOPEN, REIGNITE & RECONNECT mirrors the festival’s mission of reconnecting communities with Atlanta’s diverse array of arts and culture.

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we emerge from a global “ Aspandemic, people are eager to

share experiences and celebrate. During this year’s ELEVATE Atlanta Art Festival our mission is to assist and amplify the efforts of the cultural community and local businesses as they safely REOPEN, REIGNITE & RECONNECT. We continue our commitment to highlight the outstanding work of local artists, and this year we are broadening the festival’s scope. Join us beginning Labor Day Weekend with the return of the Atlanta Jazz Festival, and every weekend through October in neighborhoods across Atlanta to enjoy music, art, dance, film and a few surprises.

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— Camille Russell Love, Executive Director of the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs

ELEVATE 2021: REOPEN, REIGNITE & RECONNECT After Atlanta Jazz Festival officially opens Atlanta’s arts and culture season, ELEVATE Atlanta Art Festival continues. For two months, ELEVATE will highlight myriad partnerships with performance venues, art galleries, museums,theaters, restaurants, bars, shops, colleges, parks and libraries, and you’re invited to the party. This multicultural festival’s events happen each weekend during Sept. 5-Oct. 31. Atlanta’s neighborhoods each have a different personality, and eight communities will be highlighted during the nine-week period. ELEVATE will activate arts and culture in a different neighborhood each week, ensuring that guests will experience something new. From Buckhead to Downtown, Westside, Eastside and Midtown, ELEVATE’s cultural offerings have a special brand of local feel. For visitors coming to Atlanta for only one weekend, they can plan their itinerary around one community and experience all of the events offered.

For local residents or visitors staying longer, they can head to a different neighborhood each weekend and get a full cultural experience at each. Many events will be family-friendly, designed to introduce arts and culture to all ages, and some events will take place in city parks. Nighttime events span from cultural performances to live music, screenings and much more. Several other partnerships will come to fruition including a reading program at libraries, performances in neighborhood parks and visual arts events. Restaurants will play a part in ELEVATE Atlanta Art Festival with discounts and specials to highlight unique dining destinations in each neighborhood. Guests can grab a bite to eat before delving into ELEVATE’s weekend offerings or sit down at a dining spot afterward to have a conversation about the latest performance. For news and updates about ELEVATE Atlanta Art Festival, please visit www.ELEVATEatlart.com.

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Sean Jones takes the stage Sept. 6 at Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park

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We can’t forget about food. While you’re welcome to bring your own food to Atlanta Jazz Festival (no glass containers, grills or open flames), there are plenty of food vendors who can serve up a variety of items guaranteed to fuel your dance moves during the next act. From burgers to vegetarian delicacies, beverages and shareable festival desserts, there is something for every palate. Atlanta is committed to having the jazz festival stay free so that everyone who lives in and visits Atlanta will have access to this rich, rewarding cultural experience. www.atlantafestivals.com

Schedule of Events Sept. 5 Meadow Stage • Karla Harris. . ........................... 1 p.m. • Ryan Kilgore.. ......................... 3 p.m. • Jazzmeia Horn....................... 5 p.m. • Ron Carter.............................. 7 p.m. • Patti Austin............................. 9 p.m. Oak Hill Stage • Pasquale Grasso............. 1:30 p.m. • Yuko Mabuchi.. ................ 3:30 p.m. • Alexey Marti..................... 5:30 p.m. • Miguel Zenón.................. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6 Meadow Stage • Isaiah Sharkey. . ...................... 1 p.m. • Laurin Talese.. ........................ 3 p.m. • Theo Croker........................... 5 p.m. • Sean Jones............................. 7 p.m. • Archie Shepp. . ....................... 9 p.m.

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Kicking off ELEVATE Atlanta Art Festival will be the Southeast’s largest free jazz festival. This year, Atlanta Jazz Festival takes place on Labor Day weekend, Sunday, Sept. 5 and Monday, Sept 6. Two stages in beautiful Piedmont Park will host the soulful sounds of jazz throughout the day and into the evening. Guests are invited to bring a blanket or chairs to settle in and enjoy the latest and greatest in jazz culture. Since 1978, Atlanta Jazz Festival has electrified Piedmont Park with tempting tunes that surround the Midtown neighborhood with music. Patrons sit under a canopy of shade trees grooving to the sounds of established artists and the next up-and-coming performer. Performers joining Atlanta Jazz Festival alumni group from past years include Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Nina Simone, Ray Charles, Miles Davis and many more. Between sets, be sure to browse the artist market booths. You’ll find local Atlanta artists ready to show off their artisan goods and colorful creations. Each year, guests find rare pieces and gifts created by our many talented artists and local business owners.

Oak Hill Stage • Brenda Nicole Moorer... 1:30 p.m. • Logan Richardson. . ......... 3:30 p.m. • Irreversible Entanglements................ 5:30 p.m. • Mike Phillips. . ................... 7:30 p.m.

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Many other large festivals are slated for the fall season. Here’s your fall festival guide: GAYDM “One Love” LGBTQ+ EDM Festival

Sept. 11 The first LGBTQ+ EDM festival will be held at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood. The 11-hour electric dance festival will have three stages of large format production featuring 25 top LGBTQ+ DJs. www.gdmfest.com

Music Midtown

Sept. 18-19 With a varied lineup across multiple stages, Music Midtown returns to Piedmont Park with a lineup including Maroon 5, Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, 21 Savage and Machine Gun Kelly. www.musicmidtown.com

Atlanta Pride Festival Music Midtown

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Oct. 8-10 Celebrate the 51st annual Atlanta

Pride Festival in Midtown Atlanta. As the largest Pride event in the Southeast and the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ people and their allies in the Southeast, the event highlights marches, educational opportunities, entertainment and a lively parade culminating in Piedmont Park. www.atlantapride.org

ONE Musicfest

Oct. 9-10 The largest two-day urban progressive music festival in the Southeast will be held in Centennial Olympic Park. Multiple stages will host H.E.R., Lil Wayne, The Isley Brothers and Burna Boy. www.onemusicfest.com

Shaky Knees

Oct. 22-24 The Southeast’s premier indie rock festival takes over Central Park for three days and includes Foo Fighters, Run the Jewels, Alice Cooper, The Strokes, Modest Mouse, Living Colour and O.A.R.. www.shakykneesfestival.com

Check out these Atlanta performing arts venues for an evening or matinee at the theater. Fox Theatre

The setting: Old Hollywood elegance meets Arabian nights in Midtown. The ornate theater hosts Broadway shows, films and live music. What to see: “Hamilton” (through Sept. 26); “Fiddler on the Roof” (Nov. 9-14) www.foxtheatre.org

Atlanta Opera

The setting: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center hosts one of the finest regional opera companies in the Southeast. What to see: “Julius Caesar” (Nov. 6,9,12,14) www.atlantaopera.org

Alliance Theatre Company

The setting: The Woodruff Arts Center in Midtown houses the Tony

Award-winning Alliance Theatre. The company has premiered more than 100 productions, spotlighting important American musicals and in-depth works. What to see: The world premiere of “Darlin’ Cory” (Sept. 8-Oct. 3); “Hands Up” (Oct. 1-31); “A Christmas Carol” (Nov. 12–Dec. 24) www.alliancetheatre.org

Theatrical Outfit

The setting: Found in a historic Downtown building, the company stages plays and stories that stir the soul. What to see: “An Illiad” (Sept. 15-Oct. 10); “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” (Nov. 17-Dec. 19) www.theatricaloutfit.org

Out of Hand Theater

The setting: Out of Hand is Atlanta’s theater for social justice. What to see: Equitable Dinners: Lift Every Voice is a series of online conversations featuring guest speakers on a range of topics. Each conversation is launched by a short play and is followed

“Hamilton” at the Fox Theatre

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AN EVENING AT THE THEATER

by small group-facilitated conversation. Dinners take place online every third Sunday from 5-7 p.m. www.outofhandtheater.com

The Eastern

The setting: Found in Reynoldstown, The Eastern is a new state-of-the-art live music venue located in the Atlanta Dairies complex with incredible acoustics. What to see: Big Boi (Sept. 1); George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic (Sept. 3); The Connells (Sept. 18); Old Crow Medicine Show (Oct. 7); Watchhouse (Nov. 11) www.easternatl.com

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Georgia es conocido por el cambio de colores de la vegetación durante el otoño. Una matriz de colores en los árboles nos muestran en cámara lenta el cambio de estaciones del año. Atlanta y sus alrededores ofrecen varias oportunidades de apreciar el bello paisaje. A pesar de ser una ciudad cosmopolita, Atlanta es mejor conocida como “la ciudad en el bosque.” Los colores en el ambiente te inspirarán a pasar tiempo al aire libre y buscando los mejores lugares para relajarte en familia y tomar las mejores fotografías. El Atlanta BeltLine es el lugar perfecto. Con chocolate caliente o helado en mano, comienza el recorrido hacia Piedmont Park desde Krog Street Market. Durante el recorrido también podrás visitar Ponce City Market donde encontrarás puentes que te ofrecerán la vista perfecta con una brisa refrescante de otoño. Prepara tu cámara también para los coloridos murales que reflejan

la variedad de culturas y talentos en la ciudad. Al llegar a Piedmont Park, dirígete hacia las canchas deportivas donde seguramente encontraras locales ejercitandose. No te sorprendas si se te hace algo conocido, ya que suele ser el set perfecto para varias películas. Y es que la vista a la ciudad es perfecta desde aquí y bellamente decorada por los árboles. Es la combinación ideal entre el horizonte de los edificios, y el colorido vibrante de la vegetación. El otoño en Atlanta también da paso a celebraciones culturales, tales como El Día de Muertos. Para tal ocasión, el Atlanta History Center se pone de manteles largos con un festival colorido. El festival incorpora altares, comida, música, cuentos y entretenimiento que representan la cultura y las tradiciones Mexicanas haciendo homenaje a aquellos que ya no están con nosotros. Para continuar la celebración del Día de Muertos, una visita al cementerio más

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hermoso y antiguo de la ciudad debe estar en la lista. Abundante en historia Oakland Cemetery es el lugar exacto donde muchos de sus soldados de la Guerra Civil descansan en paz, junto con alcaldes, governadores y algunas personalidades famosas de Atlanta, incluyendo Margaret Mitchell, novelista y escritora de “Lo Que El Viento Se Llevó.” Si lo extremo es más tu estilo, el cementerio también ofrece Recorridos de Halloween, festival de artes, carrera de 5K, y conciertos. Descubre lo que Atlanta tiene que ofrecer, más allá de lo que nuestros ojos pueden ver. Estas opciones te darán la oportunidad de disfrutar de las diversas culturas, la vibrante vegetación y la rica historia de Atlanta durante el otoño.

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Drink a Toast to Georgia Wineries Atlanta and Georgia are home to more than 60 wineries that owe their success to premium European varieties that thrive in the North Georgia mountains, a short drive north from Atlanta. BY JO ANN HADEN-MILLER

Habersham Vineyards & Winery

One of Georgia’s oldest and largest, Habersham Winery is open daily for wine tastings. In addition to a large selection of Georgia grown and produced wines, the tasting room also features a gift shop with gourmet foods and wine-related specialty items from around the world. www.habershamwinery.com

Frogtown Cellars

Frogtown Cellars is located within the Dahlonega Plateau, which the folks at Frogtown predict will soon be recognized as an American Viticulture

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Area. Frogtown is one of the most awarded wineries outside of California. During your visit, relax on a porch overlooking the vineyards and the North Georgia mountains. Go for Sunday brunch and enjoy paninis, handcrafted pizza, cheese and charcuterie trays and more. www.frogtown.com

Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery

Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery, named for Three Sisters Mountain to the west, offers a small family farm experience. About 20 acres of grapes thrive on the mountainside property. www.threesistersvineyards.com

Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery

Often compared to wineries in California’s Napa Valley, the hillside vineyards and fieldstone encased winery at Wolf Mountain provide the perfect setting for enjoying wines, a vineyard wedding, Sunday brunch or a gourmet

dinner. Wolf’s wine tasting area features a stone and cedar bar, adjacent cask room, wine cellar and a veranda that overlooks the vineyards. www.wolfmountainvineyards.com

Tiger Mountain Vineyard

Tiger Mountain is known for introducing Petit Manseng, considered a new Southern classic. Other highlights are traditional dry wines in the European style, three red blends, an awardwinning, semi-dry rosé and a late harvest dessert wine. Red Barn Café offers casual Saturday lunches on certain weekends in the summer and fall. www.tigerwine.com

Where to buy these wines in metro Atlanta: Marietta Wine Market 18 Powder Springs St. Marietta, Ga. 30064 www.mariettawinemarket.com Tower Wine & Spirits 2161 Piedmont Road Atlanta, Ga. 30324 www.towerwinespirits.com

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Michael C. Carlos Museum

Opening at the end of September is the exhibit “Each/Other: Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger.” The exhibit includes mixed-media sculptures, wall hangings and large-scale installations created by contemporary indigenous artists. www.carlos.emory.edu

Georgia Aquarium

Join shark and ray Interactions, where you get into the water with zebra sharks and ribbontail rays. Or, for a more daring experience, the Shark Cave Dive takes you underwater into the “SHARKS! Predators of the Deep” exhibit. Back after a hiatus are both the Dolphin

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Celebration Presentation and Sea Lion Under the Boardwalk Presentation. Don’t miss Dragon Con Night and Atlanta Pride Official Kickoff, happening this fall. www.georgiaaquarium.org

“Each/Other” exhibit at Michael C. Carlos Museum

Center for Puppetry Arts

Through Oct. 31, learn how The Jim Henson Company recreated the inhabitants and landscapes for the Emmy Award-winning series “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.” On stage through Sept. 26 is “Mother Goose” for ages 2-8, featuring singalongs and familiar stories. www.puppet.org

Stone Mountain Park

The fall festival season at Stone Mountain Park kicks off with Labor Day fun Sept. 4-6. The Yellow Daisy Festival, voted one of the top arts and crafts shows in the nation, happens Sept. 9-12. Find your inner Scot during Highland Games Oct. 16-17 with music, food and presentations. www.stonemountainpark.com

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“Rube Goldberg: The World of Hilarious Invention!” comes to the Children’s Museum of Atlanta Sept.18 through Jan. 2, 2022. The exhibit showcases humorist and inventor Rube Goldberg’s iconic contraptions, imaginative illustrations and humorous storytelling. www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org Continued on page 18

Play by day as you enjoy family-friendly attractions and special fall entertainment featuring some of your favorite classic storybook characters! Then, glow by night in a whole new light with plenty of not-so-spooky fun after the sun goes down! See the NEW nighttime glow parade, walk through NEW glow in the dark experiences and enjoy NEW spooktacular live entertainment guaranteed to amaze your entire family. Open select dates September 18 – October 31. Plan your visit and purchase tickets at stonemountainpark.com.

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There’s so much to see at the High Museum of Art. “Calder-Picasso” runs through Sept. 19 while “Electrifying Design: A Century of Lighting” is on view through Sept. 29. On the piazza, “Outside the Lines” will keep you entertained through Nov. 28. More fall exhibits include “Gatecrashers” about self-taught artists, an exhibit about artist Nellie Rowe and the photo exhibit, “Picturing the South.” www.high.org

Atlanta History Center

The Center houses the Atlanta Cyclorama as well as several exhibitions, gardens and three historic homes on the property. Inside, the exhibition “Atlanta ‘96: Shaping an Olympic and Paralympic City” explores the legacy of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. Toddler Story Time on Oct. 4 honors National Hispanic Heritage Month with a fiesta, crafts, song, dance and a look at the book “Dia de los Muertos” by Roseanne Greenfield Thong. www.atlantahistorycenter.com

Illuminarium

Step off the Atlanta BeltLine and into Africa. Thanks to amazing technology, you’ll come face-to-face with exotic animals all while standing (well, sort of) in their natural habitats. www.illuminarium.com

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

This 20,000-square-foot light and sound show projects the artist’s work two-stories high. Smaller galleries chronicle his life, technique and influence. www.vangoghexpo.com/atlanta

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

At press time, the museum was temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, you can still stroll through the garden outside of the library for an encounter not normally found at a presidential library. The gardens include 35 acres of ponds and blooming flowers and several areas to pause and reflect. www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov

Oakland Cemetery

Sunday in the Park returns Sept. 26, featuring the Tunes from the Tombs music festival. The idea is to celebrate the practices of Victorians who brought blankets and musical instruments for their cemetery-based picnics. www.oaklandcemetery.com

Southern Museum

In Kennesaw, get a dose of Civil War history including a look at The General from history’s Great Locomotive Chase. Join the party Sept. 1 and Nov. 19 during Southern Spirits and hit the pavement during the Great Locomotive Chase 5K. www.southernmuseum.org

See an exhibit featuring the work of Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter, creator of costumes for films including “Black Panther” through Sept. 12. The first U.S. solo exhibition of Albert Watson, “The Light Behind the Lens,” is on view through Oct. 17. www.scadfash.org/exhibitions

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Embark on an adventure to uncover dinosaur fossils from one of the most isolated environments on Earth when “Antarctic Dinosaurs” opens Oct. 9. Get the jump on the holiday season when “Winter Wonderland,” celebrating traditions from around the world, opens on Nov. 13. www.fernbankmuseum.org

a nighttime wonderland featuring vistas of handcrafted, illuminated wildlife and sights celebrating the diversity of the natural world. www.zooatlanta.org IMPORTANT UPDATE: The status and hours of the events, venues and businesses listed in our magazine may vary due to COVID-19. Please check the business website for the most up-to-date information, including entry requirements and what to expect.

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World of Coca-Cola

Visit Scent Discovery and take a trip through the anatomy of smell. In the tasting room, learn to pour fountain drinks -- by phone. Scan the QR codes on the dispensers then use your phone to choose and pour the drink of your choice. www.worldofcoca-cola.com

Zoo Atlanta

Starting on Nov. 22, the Lantern Festival becomes a new tradition at Zoo Atlanta. Happening on the zoo grounds, the festival promises to be

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Nature’s Ninjas & Crocs Woodland Spirits Antarctic Dinosaurs

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HALLOWEEN IN ATLANTA:

THE BIG BOO We already know that otherworldly creatures roam Atlanta yearround, thanks to the city being a main filming site for productions such as “The Walking Dead,” “Zombieland,” “The Vampire Diaries” and “Stranger Things.” However, when the Halloween season rolls in, we welcome many new sinister spectres and wandering souls. Check out our list for the best things to do during Halloween in Atlanta. BY LIESL MERKEL

Woodland Spirits

Encounter ghostly visitors in the shadows, up in the trees, deep in the vistas and waiting in plain sight as you explore outdoors in WildWoods and Fernbank Forest. Sept. 18-Nov. 8 Fernbank Museum of Natural History www.fernbankmuseum.org

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During the day, find family-friendly frights but as the night creeps in, beware of much scarier sights. Heart-pumping rides, new haunts and themed treats are captured within this seasonal spectacle. Sept. 18-Oct. 31 Six Flags Over Georgia www.sixflags.com/fright-fest

Pumpkin Festival: Play by Day, Glow by Night

Enjoy family-friendly entertainment during the day including a brand new magic show. Then, glow by night with not-so-spooky fun and a parade after the sun sets. Sept. 18 – Oct. 31 Stone Mountain Park www.stonemountainpark.com

Netherworld Haunted House

Two haunts - Rise of the Netherspawn and Return to Planet X in 3D - will terrorize guests in the best possible way with incredible over-the-top special effects, ghastly makeup, elaborate costumes and skilled stunt actors. Laser tag, escape rooms and behind-thescenes tours are also available. Sept. 24-25 Oct. 1-3, 6-10, 12-17, 19-31 Nov. 5-7,12-13 Netherworld Haunted House www.fearworld.com

Ghost Train

Find the annual Ghost Train in the nearby town of Villa Rica, Wednesday-

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Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia

Capturing the Spirit of Oakland

These popular nighttime tours of the historic cemetery will feature costumed docents leading tours through the beautifully lit Victorian gardens. Oct. 14-31 Oakland Cemetery www.oaklandcemetery.com

ZOO ATLANTA

Scarecrows in the Garden is back during October, where scarecrows decorated by business and nonprofit organizations line the garden paths. Fest-of-Ale allows visitors to view the scarecrows on Tuesdays-Sundays with specialty ales and music. Goblins in the Garden will be held (check website for dates) with special programming. The month of October Atlanta Botanical Garden www.atlantabg.org

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Saturday. Also, visit the gold museum and go gem panning, all by reservation only. Sept. 29-Oct. 30 Pine Mountain Gold Museum www.facebook.com/ PineMountainGoldMuseum

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Self-Guided Virtual Ghost Tours

Take a 90-minute ghost tour around the historic Lawrenceville area, courtesy of Aurora Theatre. Oct. 17-31 Lawrenceville www.auroratheatre.com

Boo at the Zoo

Join the animals for Halloween activities throughout the zoo, decorations and much more to celebrate the season. Oct. 23-24; 30-31 Zoo Atlanta www.zooatlanta.org

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas In Concert

Enjoy a screening of this Disney favorite with composer Danny Elfman’s musical score performed live. Oct. 29-30 Atlanta Symphony Hall www.atlantasymphony.org FALL 2021

LGBTQ+ TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO ATLANTA

Atlanta has been referred to as the “Gay Capital of the South.” Building on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings of acceptance and tolerance, Georgia’s capital is full of diversity. Since 2013, Atlanta has one of the highest LGBTQ+ populations per capita in the country at 12.8%, ranking third of all major cities. Atlanta has received perfect scores on the Human Rights Campaign’s Equality Index recognizing its commitment to LGBTQ+ equality in its policies across the board. Such acceptance and commitment have led to Atlanta becoming a popular and vibrant vacation spot for gay travelers. BY JOLEEN PETE

Atlanta Pride Festival

Plan your trip around Atlanta’s Pride Festival and Parade, one of the oldest and biggest in the nation, which draws thousands of visitors to celebrate and is generally held mid-October. October weather in the South is some of the best, and Atlanta Pride follows a week of LGBTQ+ events such as art shows, dance parties, parades and more.

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Midtown and Piedmont Park

Pride Cake at Roxx Tavern

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Midtown holds “the crossroads of gay Atlanta” at the intersection of 10th and Piedmont designated by the iconic (and Instagram-worthy) Rainbow crosswalk. Midtown is

also home to Piedmont Park, which hosts some of the city’s most popular festivals including the Atlanta Pride Festival, Music Midtown and Atlanta Dogwood Festival.

Stay Locally

Stay near the action at the Midtown Marriott Suites or LGBTQ-owned BCA Furnished Apartments. Or go a bit more upscale at these top (gay) rated hotels: Hotel Midtown, Loews Atlanta Hotel or Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta.

Get Cultured

Midtown is the arts and culture center of Atlanta and home to Atlanta Botanical

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Shopping and Nightlife

The area around Ansley Mall and Cheshire Bridge Road - the “ultimate gayborhood” - are located in Midtown and are the spots for LGBTQ+ nightlife. Ansley Square shopping complex offers gay bars and shops. Grab dinner at Lazy Llama, Roxx Tavern or La Hacienda and afterward don’t miss The Heretic, party at Mixx Atlanta or the drag show at Midtown Moon. Queer women won’t want to miss the historic lesbian bar, My Sister’s Room, which offers a variety of weekly events including karaoke and Drag Brunch. While these neighborhoods offer up the heart of gay Atlanta, East Atlanta and Little Five Points are also part of Atlanta’s fabulous gay scene.

Atlanta CityPASS

Looking to catch some of the more popular sites of Atlanta? Pick yourself up an Atlanta CityPASS and tick off top attractions like World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium and National Center for Civil and Human Rights, which are across the street from Centennial Olympic Park. Stop here for a snack and watch the iconic fountain to catch your breath before heading off to visit Fernbank Museum of Natural History or Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame.

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Walk the BeltLine

Prefer to spend your time outdoors? Grab breakfast at 8ARM, adjacent to the Atlanta BeltLine and then take a walk (or rent bicycles) to enjoy nature, admire public art and look for Tiny Doors ATL. Stop in at Ponce City Market, a shopping center and dining hall with a hip vibe and plenty to explore including drinks, brews and great food options. Don’t miss the King of Pops boozy popsicles. Continued on page 24

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Garden, Woodruff Arts Center, which houses Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre Co., the Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art. Be sure to catch a show at the Fox Theatre.

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NEED MORE IDEAS? HERE ARE A FEW MORE GAY-FRIENDLY THINGS TO DO:

LIPS Atlanta - the ultimate in drag dining. LGBTQ Institute - located at National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus - one of the world’s longest-running gay choruses. Its traditional concert season includes a concert at The Cathedral of St. Philip in the Buckhead neighborhood in December.

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Out Front Theatre - a LGBTQ+ Theatre Company that focuses on the voices and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community. LIPS Atlanta Continued from page 23

Even if you’re missing Atlanta’s official Pride celebration, “the city too busy to hate” offers up plenty of LGBTQ+ entertainment and attractions yearround, including these gay events:

• Atlanta Black Pride Weekend

• Joining Hearts Main Event- Fundraiser

• AIDS Walk (September)

for AIDS/ HIV support in Atl (June/July)

• Southern Fried Queer Pride Festival (June)

(September)

• Out on Film - LGBTQ Film Festival (September- October)

• Toy Party - One of the largest social

events of the year, collecting toys for needy children. (December)

Take a Break! Visit Our Beautiful Grounds

For online Events, Educational Offerings and Museum Reopening Status, see www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov

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Apple Orchards and Fall Fun

BJ Reece Orchards

Take a day trip to the North Georgia mountains for apple picking and fall family experiences. Highway 52 near Ellijay is sometimes called Apple Orchard Alley for the many apple orchards available to the public, and the mountains host plenty of other daytime excursions. Here are some places to visit. BY GRANT MERKEL

Hillcrest Orchards

This orchard in the North Georgia mountains has a bakery, market, tractor tours and a petting farm, not to mention many more children’s activities. The orchard features both you-pick options and apples already bagged in the market. www.hillcrestorchards.net

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R&A Orchards

At this orchard west of Ellijay, you can find 18 different kinds of apples for sale as well as preserves and cider. Group farm tours are available, too. www.randaorchards.com

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Pick your own apples at this large orchard in Ellijay or buy them in the adjacent store. BJ Reece also has many things to do for the kids such as a petting zoo and apple cannons. Hit the store for fresh apple cider, fried pies, fresh vegetables and other treats. www.reeceorchards.com

Mercier Orchards

This family-owned orchard in Blue Ridge has a gift shop, lunch counter, tractor rides and great apple pies. You can either buy or pick the fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and apples that are available according to the season. www.mercier-orchards.com

Burt’s Pumpkin Farm

At Burt’s, you can get the perfect pumpkin, enjoy a hay ride through the fields or get pies, produce, decorative gourds and many more items at the country store. www.burtsfarm.com On Oct. 9-10 and Oct. 16-17, enjoy fun festivities at the Georgia Apple Festival where you can see more than 300 vendors with handmade, handcrafted items, on-site demonstrations and plenty of apple-themed food. www.georgiaapplefestival.org

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DINING

The Little Tart Bake Shop at The Krog District

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THE LITTLE TART BAKE SHOP

GUIDE TO ATLANTA’S BEST FOOD HALLS AND LOCAL MARKETS

Chattahoochee Food Works

DINING While food halls and local markets continue to be all the rage, Atlanta is proud to be home to some of the best as well as one of the oldest in the country. The city’s eclectic mix of neighborhoods are home to an equally diverse selection of food halls and markets offering cuisine from around the globe or right here at home. BY KAREN LOPEZ

FOOD HALLS

Politan Row at Colony Square

A foodie destination in Midtown Atlanta, Politan Row at Colony Square is an eclectic mix of dining options along with a VIP chef’s table experience, cocktail bar, the secluded Jojo’s Beloved Cocktail Lounge and space for private events. Food vendors span the culinary globe with options such as Pretty Little Taco, Tandoori Pizza & Wing Co., Unbelibubble and Federal Burger. www.atlanta.politanrow.com The 22,000-square-foot Chattahoochee Food Works—a collaboration between Robert Montwaid, creator of Gansevoort Market in New York, and celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern—features some of the best of the city’s culinary scene. Located at the center of The Works, an adaptive mixed-use development with retail, office, residential and green space on Atlanta’s Upper Westside, the food hall houses a full-service bar and 31 culinary tenants including Cubanos ATL, Báhn Mì Station, Graffiti Breakfast, Delilah’s Everday Soul, Selvasana and more. www.chattahoocheefoodworks.com

Sweet Auburn Municipal Market

What started as a large open-air market following the Great Atlanta Fire of 1917, Sweet Auburn Municipal Market continues to thrive in the city’s historic Sweet Auburn District. It has been ranked among the best food markets in the world by USA Today and is home to 28 independently owned businesses including fresh produce, meat and seafood vendors, retailers and eateries such as Sweet Auburn BBQ, Miss D’s Pralines and Vieux Carre Bistro. www.municipalmarketatl.com

Ponce City Market

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The Krog District

Specializing in quality local, natural and organic products, Westview Corner Grocery has been serving Atlanta’s Westview community since 2018. Product categories range from traditional groceries and personal care items to ice cream and gelato, pet items and a large selection of wine and craft beer. The Corner at Westview Corner Grocery serves fresh-brewed coffee, espressobased drinks, pastries, acai bowls and more. Both the market and The Corner are open seven days a week. www.westviewgrocery.com

This historic, mixed-use landmark on the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail debuts a 5,000-square-foot Central Food Hall expansion this fall with six new food concepts and retail shops including Nani’s Rotisserie Chicken (from the Chai Pani Restaurant Group), a third location of VIỆTVANA Phở Noodle House and JJ’s Flower Shop. In June, Sweetgreen, serving healthy seasonal salads, bowls and more, opened its first Atlanta location at Ponce City Market next to Soulcycle. www.poncecitymarket.com ASH WILSON

Central Food Hall at Ponce City Market

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and adaptive re-use project located in the former Atlanta Stove Works factory in Inman Park. The area boasts a curated mix of dining, shopping and service businesses. Guests can funnel into the district via the adjacent Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail to experience a variety of dining options such as burgers and cheesesteaks at Fred’s Meat & Bread; flavorful, authentic Szechuan fare at Gu’s Dumplings; fresh-baked pastries at The Little Tart Bake Shop; and eclectic Latin American cuisine at Bar Mercado. www.krogdistrict.com

The Krog District, previously known as Krog Street Market, is a redevelopment

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Jd’s Summerhill Variety Deli

There’s something for everyone at Jd’s Summerhill Variety Deli. Located south of Downtown in the historic Summerhill neighborhood, this market and eatery offers fresh produce and groceries along with freshly prepared dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu highlights include breakfast sandwiches, French toast, chicken wings and fingers, crispy fried catfish, Jamaican jerked chicken and Jd’s righteous deluxe burger with fries. www.jdsummerhillvarietydeli.com

Carver Neighborhood Market

With a commitment to providing quality

and affordable local produce and bringing food justice to the community it serves, Carver Neighborhood Market in Southeast Atlanta stocks a range of grocery staples and local products with specials such as its Pick 5 for $19.99 where shoppers can pick any five items from a selection of more than 50 meat and vegetable options. Too busy to prepare a home-cooked meal? Carver Carryout posts two options daily using chef-inspired recipes, local produce and easy cooking for just $14.99. www.carvermarket.com

Little’s Food Store

This spot in Cabbagetown may be a small neighborhood grocery store,

Un pedacito de México en Atlanta: Restaurantes “pop up” de dueños y sabores mexicanos en Atlanta. DANIELA CINTRON

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Déjate transportar a través de un bocado. La diversidad y multiculturalidad de la ciudad de Atlanta han hecho de esta ciudad el hogar perfecto para muchos chefs mexicanos que comparten su cultura a través de la comida. Uno solo tiene que buscar entre las calles de Atlanta, para ser transportado a diferentes regiones de México. Aquí te ofrecemos una lista de restaurantes “pop up” en Atlanta de dueños y chefs mexicanos. Cada uno inspirado por sus propias regiones y raíces. Lo emocionante de un restaurante “pop up,” o emergente como lo dice su nombre, es la espontánea

Lupe’s Mexican Eatery

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posibilidad de disfrutar de estos platillos de varias regiones de México en distintos lugares de las calles de Atlanta. Para saber donde se darán cita cada uno de estos negocios, visita sus páginas individuales en Instagram. Graduada de la Escuela Culinaria Internacional de Guadalajara, la Chef Sofia García ofrece los conocidos tacos de guisado en su restaurante “pop up” Lupe’s Mexican Eatery (@lupes.eatery). Desde tacos de chicharrón en salsa roja, hasta tacos de lengua en salsa verde, Chef Garcia ofrece un menú distinto cada semana, confesando que lo prepara según lo que ella misma extraña de su querido México. Lo que comenzó con cacahuates hervidos, ahora es uno de los restaurantes “pop up” favoritos para deleitarse de comida callejera Mexicana. Ofreciendo auténticos antojitos mexicanos, Chef Yvette, mejor conocida como Chef La Gorda (@gorditasatl), trae a las calles de Atlanta platillos con los que creció en su natal Veracruz. Deleitate con una tostada de ceviche o de tinga, acompañada por un café calientito de olla. Cada platillo servido con una

but it’s big on variety. In addition to the grocery store selling staples, produce, fresh H&F bread, pastries, beer and wine, the in-store grill serves up madeto-order sliders and store-ground burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and sides. Little’s is open daily starting at 10 a.m. www.littlesfoodstore.com

BLACK RESTAURANT WEEK If you’re in Atlanta Sept. 3-12, be sure to discover the flavors of some of the city’s best Black-owned restaurants. Check the website below to find out what’s on the menu! blackrestaurantweeks.com/atlanta

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amigable sonrisa, siempre haciendo sentir bienvenido a todos, sin importar quienes son. Si eres fan de las quesadillas con interminable tirón de queso en cada mordida, entonces asegúrate de encontrar el restaurante “pop up” Estela’s Cocina (@estelascocina). Enfocando su amor y dedicación en cada detalle, Chef Estela ofrece quesadillas rústicas hechas a mano con maíz rosado xocoyol. Destacando la auténtica e histórica cocina mexicana, Chef Estela ofrece la oportunidad de comer en Atlanta un platillo usando una de las más importantes riquezas de México. Semana a semana cada restaurante “pop up” visita un rincón distinto en la ciudad. Para saber donde se darán cita cada uno de estos negocios, visita DiscoverAtlanta.com/es donde tenemos mas increibles opciones locales y un enlace a cada una de sus páginas. ¡Provecho!

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SHOPPING

CHECK OUT NEW SHOPPING SPOTS IN ATLANTA Atlanta’s shopping destinations are open and new stores and experiences have recently popped up. Whether you’re trying to find some new, more comfortable office wear or just reacquainting yourself with inperson finds, Atlanta’s shopping areas have the latest finds waiting to be discovered. BY LIESL MERKEL

Buckhead Village

New on the scene is the first brick-andmortar location of Jerrimiah James, a luxury personal shopping experience that’s eco-conscious, too. Fashion activist and founder Jerry Buckner and business partner Brooke Shareé introduce this concierge personal shopping service and showroom. Vintage and designer pieces are available as you shop in an approachable and welcoming environment. Don Purcell Jewels & Art will open in September. Formerly the general

manager of the well-loved Atlanta store Jeffrey, Purcell will open a fine jewelry and art gallery featuring modern fine jewelry from high-end designers. The gallery will also feature works by mixed media artist Ashley Longshore in the form of art, handbags and hostess gifts. Jewelry will include rare colored stones and diamonds, handcrafted 18 karat gold paired with custom cut geometric white diamonds and handmade couture pieces. HERMARKET is a community and marketplace for luxury and contemporary women-owned brands, focusing on women of color and the women who love them. HERMARKET takes over curating The Village Supply, supporting local entrepreneurs to grow their brands in a pop-up space. The space will present products from locally- and womenowned brands and will offer apparel, jewelry, accessories, home goods, skin and body care, and wellness products. Look for Gilded Body, a luxury body care and home fragrance company; Suakoko Betty, clothing inspired by modern African designs; and Sawdust + Fabric, featuring custom home decor and furniture. www.buckheadvillagedistrict.com

HERMARKET at Buckhead Village

Atlanta Dairies

YOUNG BLOOD counts itself as one of the first indie design shops in Atlanta. You’ll find this shop in its new location at the Atlanta Dairies complex in Reynoldstown. The floral studio and design-driven shop features jewelry, home goods, apothecary and accessories from local and international makers. Stop in for small-batch personal and home fragrances such as local perfume Marcie from Eidecker Studio, then find demi-fine and fine jewelry, plus ceramics by Utility Objects, local coffee from Portrait and accessories highlighting local maker Neva Opet’s leather goods. www.youngbloodboutique.com

Ponce City Market

The first Atlanta store for Buck Mason recently opened at Ponce City Market. The Los Angeles-based clothing label, known for its t-shirts, also offers men’s essentials and high-quality women’s shirts, made from custom fabrics and sewn in L.A. Drop in to browse menswear inspired by the past, but designed for today, with items such as Japanese denim jeans or its collection of leather jackets. Continued on page 30

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SHOPPING

The Splatter Studio at Ponce City Market

FreeMarket Gallery is new at Westside Provisions in the Westside, providing an area for artists to experience, interact and focus on creations. Come to see community artist exhibitions for all to experience art without judgment, as the gallery encourages artists of all methods and mediums to create works and take risks. Peter Ferrari’s solo show is currently on display as the “Resplendent.” www.westsideprovisions.com

designs clothes that are inspired by adventure and are aimed at clothing any man with one of three classic labels: Black Label, a classic formal collection; White Label, clothes known as fitted and formal; and Blue Label, highlighting rugged and casual wear. Atlantic Station has many events to explore including the Grilled Cheese Festival (Sept. 11); Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival (Sept. 18); AfroPunk (Sept. 25-26); Pizza Festival (Oct. 2) and Brunch Festival (Oct. 23). www.atlanticstation.com

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44th & 3rd Bookseller

Westside Provisions District

Coming this fall is Atlantic Station’s biggest development yet: the new 103,000-square-foot Overtime Elite basketball facility. This basketball league aims to offer gifted young players an alternative route to professional ranks by offering players training, schooling and competitive play. Danish men’s clothing brand LINDBERGH will soon open a new 6,000-square-foot space at Atlantic Station. The industrial clothing brand

This bookseller in its new location in historic West End was created to bring its guests books that represent the diversity, genius and richness of Black expression. This family-owned independent store features hand-picked Flavors of the Month (a curated selection of mustreads), audiobooks, author talks and online ordering for those who can’t get to the brick-and-mortar store. www.44thand3rdbookseller.com

Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza

Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza are two of Buckhead’s high-end shopping areas, located on the corner of Peachtree and Lenox roads. Apple, Zara, Psycho Bunny, Neiman Marcus and luxury retailers Tory

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Atlanta’s first contemporary action painting experience - The Splatter Studio – recently moved to an expanded new space at Ponce City Market in The Plaza next to The Shed. The new, nearly 2,500-square-foot space, features incredible natural light and 12 painting stations. The modern immersive experience supplies all protective gear and guests can use paint brushes, paint guns or their own hands to splatter paint all over their provided canvas. www.poncecitymarket.com

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Burch, Prada and FENDI lead the pack at Lenox while Phipps boasts Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Lucky Brand and Gucci. www.simon.com

Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta

The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta in Woodstock offers an outdoor shopping experience and recently introduced Germany-based BOSS Outlet, giving shoppers an opportunity to add the iconic fashion brand to their wardrobe. Opening in September, Purple Factory Outlet will carry four types of innovative mattresses, bringing a new dynamic to the shops. Other stores include Kate Spade, White House Black Market, Cole Haan, Chico’s Outlet, Columbia Sportswear, Le Creuset, J. Crew Factory and Michael Kors. www.theoutletshoppesatatlanta.com

Sept. 21-23 Located in the community of Buckhead, ADAC houses more than 50 showrooms, design studios and two restaurants. During Discover ADAC, guests can learn more about this complex housing the Southeast’s largest collection of luxury furnishings for residential, hospitality and contract projects. Enjoy special programming and events, shop the showrooms and much more. www.adacatlanta.com

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GEORGIA BEES MAKE A HONEY OF A SOUVENIR TO TAKE HOME Atlanta is abuzz these days with Georgia’s official insect -- yes, the honeybee -producing sweet, syrupy deliciousness at hives throughout the city and state. Here are just a few places in Atlanta and Georgia that get down to bees-iness. BY JO ANN HADEN-MILLER

CASTLE ROCK HONEY

Jerry Edwards, past president of Georgia’s Beekeepers Association, keeps multiple hives in locations throughout south metro Atlanta. Look for Castle Rock Honey and beeswax candles at farmers markets throughout the city. www.facebook.com/CastleRockHoney

NOBLE HONEY CO.

Armond Wilbourn farms three varieties of his unfiltered, raw honey in hives in south Fulton County. The floral, fragrant honey is jarred with labels designed to spread awareness of the many contributions to society by African Americans. www.noblehoneycompany.com

BEE DOWNTOWN

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Conventioneers get a taste of the sticky ambrosia created by the community of honeybees tended by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority. Bee Downtown, as the colony is called, impacts 18,000 acres that encompass the urban gardens at Centennial Olympic Park. The Congress Center’s food service partner, Levy Restaurants, uses this hometown honey in the food it prepares for thousands who attend conventions in Atlanta every year. This Downtown honey also is packaged to be given as gifts. www.gwcca.org

HONEY NEXT DOOR

This network owns and manages beehives in Atlanta neighborhoods Buckhead, Candler Park, Oakhurst, Druid Hills, Inman Park, Virginia-Highland, Brookhaven, Morningside, Pittsburgh, Sandy Springs, East Atlanta Village, Grant Park and Decatur. The mission is to provide honey products and keep honeybees in the urban ecosystem. www.honeynextdoor.com

BYNE BLUEBERRY FARMS For 30 years, Dick Byne has been raising organic blueberries with the help of local bee populations in Waynesboro, Ga. Byne Blueberry Farms produces a special raw honey. www.byneblueberries.com

LIVABLE BUCKHEAD

North of Downtown, Livable Buckhead’s sustainability initiative maintains a honeybee habitat and pollinator garden adjacent to Mountain Way Common, a community park. www.livablebuckhead.com

HYATT REGENCY’S BLUE DOME HONEY The honey produced at this legendary hotel is available only at the hotel’s restaurants and in pints at the Hyatt atrium’s grab-and-go market. www.hyatt.com/atlanta

VILLA RICA PINE MOUNTAIN GOLD MUSEUM

Busy bees can be found on a hill behind the Villa Rica Pine Mountain Gold Museum. Pick up a jar of honey inside. www.pinemountaingoldmuseum.com

NORTHWOOD HONEY

Christy and Jefferson Harralson started Northwood Honey with two hives in 2017. Today, they maintain 10 hives on Northwood Avenue in South Buckhead’s Brookwood Hills. Partner Mickey Anderson keeps 12 hives on his farm in Dallas, Ga. www.northwood-honey.com

Find Georgia honey in Atlanta: Check out Lucy’s Market, Buttery ATL, Fresh Market and Whole Foods Market. FALL 2021

SPORTS

FALL SPORTS GUIDE Atlanta’s sports teams heat up for the fall season and you can be in on the action. Check out our guide to all of the sports action in Atlanta. BY DEMETRIUS BELL Miles Robinson of Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United will be looking to make a push to the playoffs as they face regional rival club Orlando City SC (Sept. 10) and other MLS competitors for seven home games during September and October. Josef Martinez, Brad Guzan and United States Men’s National Team selections George Bello and Miles Robinson will all be looking to help lead United to another trophy while electrifying the rowdy crowd at the world-class Mercedes-Benz Stadium. If you can’t make it to the stadium on match day, you can watch and enjoy at one of the many Atlanta United Pub Partners within the city. www.atlutd.com

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2021 MLB All-Stars Freddie Freeman and Ozzie Albies are pushing the Braves forward as they will eventually close out the regular season with a six-game homestand at Truist Park against the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York

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Mets. Bobblehead collectors will have three opportunities during September, as bobbleheads of Ozzie Albies (Sept. 10, which is also Los Bravos Night), Brian McCann (Sept. 28) and Austin Riley (Sept. 30) will be handed out for the first 15,000 fans to enter the gates for each game. Fans of both beer and baseball can join a Terrapin Twilight Tour, which is the perfect mixture of those two elements. Tour dates will be announced for September, so keep an eye out for a chance to tour both the Terrapin Atlanta Brewery and Truist Park. www.mlb.com/braves

Atlanta Dream

2021 WNBA All-Star Courtney Williams, Tiffany Hayes and Chennedy Carter have been at the forefront as the Dream has been running with the best that the WNBA has to offer. Meanwhile, the team as a whole was recently recognized by ESPN as the 2021 Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year for its actions as leaders in sports when it comes to fighting for

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social justice. September figures to be a crucial month for the Dream as the team looks to conclude the 2021 season on a high note with a run of games at the Gateway Center Arena, which is only a few minutes away from Downtown. www.dream.wnba.com

Atlanta Falcons

The winds of change are blowing in with this 2021 season for the Falcons. New general manager Terry Fontenot and incoming head coach Arthur Smith have already put their fingerprints on this new era after they drafted Florida tight end Kyle Pitts with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Even though there’s plenty of change, Matt Ryan will still be at quarterback for the 14th-straight season. There will be four opportunities to take in the top-rated and fan-friendly game experience at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, including a Thursday night prime time game on Nov. 18 against the New England Patriots. www.atlantafalcons.com

Georgia Tech will be back in football action this fall at historic Bobby Dodd Stadium in the heart of Atlanta. Tech and its three preseason All-ACC players will play its first ACC game of the season just a few miles down the road at MercedesBenz Stadium on Sept. 25 against the North Carolina Tar Heels. It’s the first game of the Mayhem at MBS series, which is a six-year partnership between Georgia Tech football and MercedesBenz Stadium. Additionally, the Yellow Jackets will have hosting duties this year for their annual rivalry game with the Georgia Bulldogs (Nov. 27). www.ramblinwreck.com/sports/m-footbl/

Georgia State Panthers Football

Meanwhile, Georgia State’s team of 22 returning starters will play an exciting schedule this season, with six games played at home between September and November. The Panthers will open up at home Sept. 4 against the Army Black Knights, which will take place at GSU’s home venue of Center Parc Stadium. Watching football at a former baseball park is one of the most unique sporting events that you can experience in Atlanta and is also relatively cheap. www.georgiastatesports.com/sports/ football

Atlanta Hawks

Hot off the heels of making its deepest and most exciting playoff run in franchise history, the Atlanta Hawks will be right back in action this fall as the NBA returns to its usual schedule. With head coach Nate McMillan drawing up the plays, Trae Young, Cam Reddish and De’Andre Hunter will surely have State Farm Arena rocking once the season gets under way on Oct. 19. If the intense hoops action

doesn’t hook you, the No. 1 ranked Overall Game Experience in the NBA that comes with taking in a basketball game at State Farm Arena should be enough reason to make going to a Hawks game a must. www.nba.com/hawks

TOUR Championship

The PGA TOUR’s annual season finale is once again being held at the historic East Lake Golf Club, just a few miles away from Downtown. The top 30 golfers on the TOUR will compete in the four-day tournament from Sept. 2-5 for the right to become the FedEx Cup Champion while also walking away with $15 million. If you’re bringing the family, kids are admitted free and there’s a youth autograph area for those who want an opportunity to get a signing from the best that the PGA TOUR has to offer. www.eastlakegolfclub.com/tourchampionship

Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game

Atlanta is the capital of college football and the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game is one of the many reasons why this is true. In the first of the two Kickoff Games, No. 2 Alabama will take on No. 25 Miami for the first game on Sept. 4. Then on Sept. 6, Louisville will clash with No. 18 Ole Miss. Both games will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and a game ticket will grant you access to the Tailgate Town presented by PNC on each game day at the nearby International Plaza. The Chick fil-A College Football Hall of Fame is also only a short walk away from the stadium, so there’s an opportunity to walk through college football history at the Hall while witnessing history in the making at the Kickoff Games. www.chick-fil-akickoffgame.com FALL 2021

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FALL 2021

Y’ALL COME BACK If you enjoyed your visit, come back to see us again soon. Check out these events below to jump start your next Atlanta itinerary.

Winter Wonderland

Nov. 13-January 2022 Fernbank Museum of Natural History Trees and other displays decorated to recognize celebrations around the world. www.fernbankmuseum.org

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights

A Christmas Carol

Nov. 12-Dec. 3 Alliance Theatre Company This loved Atlanta tradition is back at the Alliance this year. www.alliancetheatre.org

Nov. 13-January 2022 Atlanta Botanical Garden The annual extravaganza features spectacular light displays throughout the garden. www.atlantabg.org

Lantern Festival

Stone Mountain Christmas

November-mid January 2022 Zoo Atlanta The zoo will be illuminated with brightly colored lanterns in all shapes, accompanied by special programming around the grounds. www.zooatlanta.org

Nov. 13-Jan. 2, 2022 Stone Mountain Park See more than two million lights, holiday characters and much more. www.stonemountainpark.com

Holiday in the Park

Nov. 20-Jan. 2, 2022 Six Flags Over Georgia Visit for rides, Christmas trees, festive music and more than one million LED lights. www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia

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Dec. 4 Mercedes-Benz Stadium The game pits the SEC East Division regular season champion against the West Division regular season champion. www.secsports.com

Yuri Possokhov’s The Nutcracker Dec. 4-29 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre This enchanting performance delights audiences of all ages with splendid choreography and elaborate scenery. www.atlantaballet.com

Cricket Celebration Bowl

Dec. 18 Mercedes-Benz Stadium Post season game features the champions of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and the Southwestern Athletic Conference. www.thecelebrationbowl.com

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

Dec. 30 Mercedes-Benz Stadium The annual college football game has been played in Atlanta since 1968. www.chick-fil-apeachbowl.com

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