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Celebrating the Wonders of Science
The Atlanta Science Festival, an annual celebration of all things science, is taking place in metro Atlanta this month (March 8-22). The festival features more than 100 educational and engaging events across the city.
Leaving a Mark with Lipstick & Fire
DeKalb History Center’s new exhibit, Lipstick & Fire, celebrates the women of DeKalb County, highlighting community leaders and social trailblazers.
“Phoenix Flies” Soars Back Into Atlanta for 22nd Year
Phoenix Flies: A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic Sites kicks off this March. The annual event provides a unique opportunity to learn about and support Atlanta’s historic buildings, landscapes, and neighborhoods.
Dressing the Part: SCAD FASH Celebrates Costumer Sandy Powell
SCAD FASH’s latest exhibit, “Sandy Powell’s Dressing the Part: Costume Design for Film,” takes guests on a behind-the-scenes tour of Powell’s 40-plus years in the movie industry. This debut exhibit of her work features more than 70 costumes from 30 different films.
Getting into the “Holiday Spirit” at Oakland Cemetery
Oakland Cemetery is hosting its annual Holiday Tour of Eternal Homes this December. Learn about Atlanta’s pioneering families and holiday traditions popular during the Victorian Era.
Exploring “Characters: Type in Action” at MODA
MODA, the Museum of Design Atlanta, explores the role that typography plays in today’s social justice movements with the exhibit Characters: Type in Action – on display through January 2025.
The Margaret Mitchell House: Renovated and Reenvisioned
The Margaret Mitchell House has reopened with a new exhibit. “Telling Stories: Gone With the Wind and American Memory” examines how Gone With the Wind has influenced our collective memory and understanding of the Civil War. It also explores Mitchell’s life in Atlanta and how her upbringing and family shaped her view of history.
Cruising into the Savoy Automobile Museum
The Savoy Automobile Museum features a permanent collection of 100 restored antique and classic cars, plus four temporary exhibition galleries. During my visit, I saw the Movie Cars exhibit, Moonshine Runners collection, and vehicles on loan from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.
Megan’s Interview with Shoutout Atlanta
Hodgkiss Consulting’s CEO & Principal writer talks to Shoutout Atlanta about breaking the “non-traditional” stigma, creating your professional happy place, and the importance of connecting with a business coach.
New Year, New Focus (With a Little Help From Hapeville’s Worry Rock)
One of my favorite New Year’s traditions is visiting Hapeville’s worry rock. Positioned just outside of the Hapeville Depot Museum & Visitor Center, this rock has been absorbing people’s stress and anxiety for nearly 90 years. Every December, I try to visit the worry rock, reflecting on my accomplishments and thinking about the challenges I’ll be tackling in the new year.