By Manning Harris
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In May of 2007 I saw a new breakthrough musical play on Broadway called “Spring Awakening.”  I was so moved by its power and magic I saw it twice—in one week.  Yes, …

Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis will kick-off the three-day Decatur Book Festival on Friday with a keynote about their new young adult book, Wildwood. The event will begin at 8 p.m. in Presser Hall on …

Elevate/Art Above Underground, the city’s latest art exhibit located on Upper Alabama Street Corridor, is open to the public through Oct. 30 featuring innovative projects by local, national and international artists. Part of The City …

German Bierfest
If you like to combine your festival fun with a little beer, the German Bierfest at Woodruff Park in Downtown is right up your alley. The event is Aug. 27 …

The 9th annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival is Aug. 27 and 28, and 20,000-plus attendees are expected.
Kicking off the festival on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. is the Adams Realtors 5K Run for …

By Cat Tesla
Have you visited the Tula Art Center lately? Tucked away at the end of Bennett Street, just off Peachtree Road across from Fresh Market, Tula contains the largest concentration of art studios in …