Renowned artist Miya Bailey brings a lot to Atlanta’s creative scene, from the notoriety he attained as one of the best tattoo artists in the city, to the community center he established in the bustling Castleberry Hill historic district. Originally
It went down over the weekend at State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta. It’s not every day that ATLiens and guests of the city are treated to top-shelf boxing on Oct. 23. The night, presented by Top Rank Boxing featured
It was a sold-out night of hip-hop on Saturday, August 31 2021 at Mable House Amphitheatre featuring five legends of hip-hop: KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Kool Moe Dee and Kwame. The energetic crowd endured packed parking lots and sweltering Atlanta
Combat veteran and chef Dwayne Matthews describes himself as a man that has worn many hats during his life. After leaving the Army as a 16T (Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator), Matthews suffered from undiagnosed PTSD. He struggled to find
It was an evening filled with hot weather and good music. On Aug. 1, 2021, Wade Ford kicked off its concert series at Mable House Amphitheatre with a host of R&B legends. The concert series continues through Oct. 2021, but
It was an unbelievable weekend for Atlanta art and culture July 23-25, 2021. Kevin Williams, aka @artbywak, exhibited some remarkable pieces in his ” IF NOT NOW …. WHEN? exhibition, which was held at the Mint Atlanta Gallery and curated
Jamaal Barber is a visual artist who wants his artwork to speak to all aspects of Black life. He has received accolades for his pieces in both the worlds of art and education. For example, The New York Times commissioned
“Love is a gift from God. Our mission is to provide essential hygiene items to people experiencing homelessness.” — Erika Wright Erika Wright is the founder and lead organizer of U First, a grassroots nonprofit organization that focuses on giving
As Juneteenth celebrations come to a close, Atlanta still remains a hub for Black American art, culture and entertainment. Year-round, there are and continue to be multiple art events in the city and surrounding areas that focus mostly on the
If you enjoy a nice bike ride or stroll on the south side of the Atlanta Beltline, you may have had the opportunity to gaze upon the talented artwork of Drew Borders. We caught up with the budding young creator
It’s springtime in Atlanta where live performances normally happen every night, but for the last year, living in a pandemic has made concert-goers crave the presence of live music and art. Rapper and show promoter Syd Jones gave us both
Petie Parker, a former web design specialist and corporate manager, has set his sights on the red-hot Atlanta art scene. Specializing in portraits, murals, and a winner of Atlanta’s L5P signal box contest, Parker is showing his first solo exhibit
Charly Palmer is displaying his latest works of fine art in an exhibit titled “The Power of Be,” where he plans to surprise us yet again with 15 new pieces of art. If you happen to be in the Atlanta
It’s been about a year since the last major urban fine arts exhibit was held in Atlanta. The pandemic has shut down many events, yet the arts community continues to thrive. Fourteen Atlanta artists are sharing personal works in a
