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"On Second Thought" For Friday, April 26, 2019

An estimated one million people thronged to Atlanta for the 2019 Super Bowl. When the opposing teams and visiting fans returned home, a series of murals...

April 26, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 3 more
Artist Gilbert Young pictured with actor, film director Spike Lee and "He Ain't Heavy" painting.

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  • Arts & Life

Renowned Atlanta Artist Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of Iconic Painting

An estimated one million people thronged to Atlanta for the 2019 Super Bowl. When the opposing teams and visiting fans returned home, a series of murals...

April 26, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor

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"On Second Thought" For Wednesday, April 17, 2019

As peak tornado season bears down on the Southeast, On Second Thought is looking at who gets aid after disasters. A recent NPR investigation found that...

April 17, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 4 more
For 10 days, festival lovers are treated to an extravagant display of springtime color as they visit Macon to participate in the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.

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  • Arts & Life

Georgia Guide: Spring Festivals, Art Shows, Events

"On Second Thought" kicked off the first day of spring with a preview of events happening around Georgia. Theater critic and Arts ATL contributor...

March 20, 2019
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
Atlanta native Josie Duffy Rice, senior reporter for "The Appeal," is a contributor for tonight's performance of "Pop-Up Magazine" at Variety Playhouse.

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Pop-Up Magazine Brings Stories To The Stage At Variety Playhouse

Everyone knows what a magazine looks like on the coffee table or nightstand, but have you ever seen one performed on a stage? Monday night a group of...

February 11, 2019
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
Yehimi Cambrón's work also features monarch butterflies, a symbol for the immigrant journey.

Super Bowl Murals: Yehimi Cambrón Paints Atlanta's Undocumented Community

Dozens of murals celebrating Atlanta’s social justice history are going up before the Super Bowl. It's part of an intitiative called "Off The Wall" that...

January 30, 2019
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By:
  • Sophia Saliby
Rainna Brown founded Komansé Dance Theater in 2018. Brown works with more than 20 dancers.

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  • Performing Arts

Atlanta Choreographer Highlights Social Justice Through Movement

Sit-ins, marches and rallies often come to mind when people think of activism. Atlanta choreographer and dancer Raianna Brown has another spin on it. In...

January 23, 2019
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  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
Several artists plan to install roughly 30 murals before Super Bowl 53.

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  • Arts & Life

Tackles, Touchdowns, And Art? Super Bowl 53 Features Atlanta Murals

Super Bowl 53 gets underway in less than one month. The action will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on February 3. Before the game and...

January 04, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor
Twenty-six rural school districts, mostly located south of metro Atlanta, will split $260,000 in grant money.

New Money For Art In Rural Schools

Some rural Georgia schools will benefit from an infusion of grant money for art education . Twenty-six rural school districts, mostly located south of...

December 26, 2018
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
Yayoi Kusama, Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity, 2009, Wood, mirror, plastic, acrylic, LED, and aluminum installation.

Your Festive Guide To Holiday Events in Georgia

If you're looking to take a break away from holiday shopping, several holiday events in and around Atlanta are attracting friends and families from all...

December 10, 2018
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott

On Second Thought For Monday, October 22, 2018

Today we discussed the importance of community input in health issues and art museums. We spoke with Breana Lipscomb, the U.S. maternal health campaign...

October 22, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Elena Rivera ,
  • and 3 more
The re-installation at the High Museum of Art is now open to the public.

High Museum Diversifies Collections To Reach A Diverse Community

Atlanta's High Museum of Art looked to the community for inspiration for the re-installation of its collection. The recent rotation of artwork more...

October 22, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Elena Rivera ,
  • and 1 more
"Tower of Aspirations" in Augusta.

New Exhibit Honors Trailblazing Artist Richard Hunt

The downtown branch of the Atlanta Public Library and Augusta's Springfield Park are both home to Richard Hunt's sculptures. Hunt changed the look of...

October 18, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor
A piece by Jessica Caldas entitled "Carrying On For Ten Years."

Atlanta Artist Jessica Caldas On The Intersection Of Art and Activism

Some survivors of sexual assault have chosen to tell their stories through creative mediums. Jessica Caldas is an Atlanta-based artist and activist who...

October 01, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Elena Rivera
Allyssa Lewis, an Emmy-winning animator, stopped by GPB.

Allyssa Lewis Talks About Her Animated Life

Fans of anime, gaming and comics: Prepare to geek out at this year’s Momocon in Atlanta. It’s one of the fastest growing all-ages conventions in the...

May 24, 2018
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  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
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