Creative Loafing
CURRENT ISSUE: VOL. 52 • NO. 06 • MARCH 2023
Atlanta News Roundup March 23, 2023
Gov. Kemp signs anti-transgender law ... Atlanta Journal-Constitution gets a new Editor ... Atliens still prefer remote work
CL SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Career Institute - Cosmetology
A Beautiful Cosmetology Career in 6 months or Less!
CL SPOTLIGHT: Chad Lawson
Pianist, Composer of TV, Film and Podcasts, Podcast Host, Chad Lawson sits down with CL's Ema Carr to discuss Lawson's music, the affect it has on the listeners and the upcoming show at Emory's Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts March 25, 2023. ChadLawson.com
CL SPOTLIGHT: Gambino's King Cake Rum Cream
Gambino's King Cake Rum Cream makes all Mardi Gras celebrations authentic!
CL SPOTLIGHT: Jake Binzen's vision blows minds
EYE ON THE PRIZE: Transforming glass into fantastic art, Jake Binzen's vision blows minds. The magic happens here!
Check out Spie Glass for more information.
Events
Tati Richardson in conversation with special guests for book launch party ,
Cost: Free,
03/28/2023 7:00 PM
Sy Chadwick – Modern-Classic Country — Special Guest – Leesa Biddy Lyons,
Cost: $10 - $12.50,
03/29/2023 7:30 PM
Wednesday Jazz Jam w/ the Gordon Vernick Quartet,
Cost: $10 Door ($5 for performers or students with ID),
03/29/2023 9:00 PM
Unique Legion 2023 Tour: Vulvodynia, To The Grave, Viscera, Osiah, + Bound in Fear!,
Cost: $20 ADV / $25 DOS,
03/30/2023 6:00 PM
Five-Course Beer Pairing Dinner with Monday Night Brewing at Saltwood Restaurant,
Cost: $85,
03/30/2023 6:30 PM
5 Things to Do Today
Clermont Bazaar
03/26/2023 12:00 PM
Hotel Clermont
Join us for our first Clermont Bazaar Spring rooftop market happening March 26 from 12-6pm.
Big Band Jazz Performing Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and More
03/26/2023 4:00 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios
Big Band Jazz-?Performing The Classics of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & More!
Monty Python's Spamalot
03/26/2023 7:30 PM
Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
CL Critic Kevin C. Madigan Recommends: Eric Idle’s spoof on the legend of King Arthur was hailed...
Eric Johnson
03/26/2023 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse
CL Critic Hal Horowitz Recommends: Jazz/blues/rock/fusion guitarist Johnson has been blowing away...
Oh, To Be Pure Again
03/26/2023 8:00 PM
Actor's Express Theatre Company
CL Critic Kevin C. Madigan Recommends: Actor’s Express is presenting in March the premiere of...
Music
RESONANCE ATL
03/31/2023 11:59 PM
Read this month's RESONANCE ATL by Jess Goodson covering Atlanta’s DIY and alternative music scene.
ATL Untrapped
03/31/2023 11:59 PM
Check out the latest ATL Untrapped by Joshua Robinson for all the 411 on hip-hop music and culture in metro Atlanta
Blues & Beyond
03/31/2023 11:59 PM
See the latest Blues & Beyond by Hal Horowitz where he covers all things blues and more in the Atlanta metro area.
Listening Post
03/31/2023 11:59 PM
Read the latest Listening Post by Doug Deloach celebrating the different and wide range of music offerings in March
HIGH FREQUENCIES
02/28/2023 11:59 PM
Check out the February "High Frequecies" by Tony Paris as he catches up with Abe Partridge
The Vinyl Warhol
03/31/2023 11:59 PM
Read the latest The Vinyl Warhol by Matthew Warhol with more offerings from the ATL
Arts, Culture, & Events
ABOUT TOWN
03/31/2023 11:59 PM
Read the latest installment of About Town where Kevin C. Madigan contemplates what makes a human.
CREATIVE ARTS
02/28/2023 11:59 PM
Peruse the latest submission of Creative Arts by Okla Jones, III for information on exhibition openings, solo shows, and gallery events to see in Febr...
Screen Time
SCREEN TIME
03/31/2023 11:59 PM
Check out the latest Screen Time as Curt Holman discusses the rise of specialized movie houses.
Grazing & ATL Brews
GRAZING
03/31/2023 12:33 PM
Feast upon the latest Grazing as Cliff Bostock covers the various dining options in the Atlanta metro area.
ATL Brews
03/31/2023 12:00 AM
Read the latest ATL Brews by Jill Melancon to get the 411 on ATL beers, beer events, and breweries.
CL SPOTLIGHT: LATE NITE DJ's @ Smith's Olde Bar
LATE NITE DJs have the house pumping at Smith's Olde Bar.
The Blotter & Notable News
The Blotter
03/31/2023 11:59 PM
Check out The Blotter every month as the Blotter Diva (a.k.a. Lauren Keating) compiles reports from the Atlanta Police Department and local news repor...
CL Promotions
Enter To Win Tickets To See 'Evil Dead Rise'
04/10/2023 4:30 PM
Monday, April 10th at 7:30 at Regal Atlantic Station
FUN & FREE: Enter to Win Tickets to 'Shazam: Fury Of The Gods'
03/15/2023 2:50 PM
Wednesday, March 15 @ 7:30pm at Regal Atlantic Station
Free Will Astrology
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Week of March 23, 2023
03/23/2023 8:46 AM
Rob Brezsny's outlook for your week ahead
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Week of March 16, 2023
03/16/2023 9:40 AM
Rob Brezsny's outlook for your week ahead
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Week of March 9, 2023
03/09/2023 8:32 AM
Rob Brezsny's outlook for your week ahead
Restaurants & Where to Eat
Where to Eat Late Night in Atlanta
01/17/2021 11:16 AM
Our list of 24 hour restaurants and late night food options.
Where to Eat Sandwiches in Atlanta
01/15/2021 5:05 PM
Our list of restaurants, delis and markets with great sandwiches.
Where to Eat Vietnamese in Atlanta
01/13/2021 6:59 PM
Our list of Vietnamese Restaurants in Atlanta.
CL SPOTLIGHT: Life With The Spectrum
Gina Kavali, known for "Three Things You Need to Know", is breaking out with an exciting YouTube show for people who love and live with family on the spectrum.
Podcasts
Marketplace
Little Five Points Store
Creative Loafing has teamed up with L5P merchants to showcase items for sale. See some of the items from retail shops in Little Five Points. CL Marketplaces.
Piedmont Heights Neighborhood Store
Creative Loafing and the Piedmont Heights Alliance have teamed up to present a virtual shopping guide to the local shops in the neighborhood. CL Marketplaces.
Virginia Highland Store
Virginia Highland has some cool shops and experiences. See our marketplace for a sampling of what VA HA has to offer. CL Marketplaces.
Atlanta Events and Things to Do Today and this Weekend