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Any Robin Williams fanatic will remember the iconic 90's film, "The Birdcage". It's an adaptation of the 1970's musical, "La Cage Aux Folles", and it captured the hearts of LGBTQ+ members and allies during a time when the concept of sexual orientation discrimination was a bloody fight being battled for.

While the year of 2019 offers a more welcoming and accepting environment, the musical and movie can be enjoyed for its historical relevance and comedic atmosphere.

Out Front Theatre Company on the Upper Westside will be performing the musical October 24th- November 9th, and we had the opportunity to sit down with the Director and leading cast members.

Buy your tickets here to the show: https://outfronttheatre.com/event/la-cage-aux-folles/

And be sure to follow them on Instagram and Facebook: @outfronttheatre

Huge shout out to Jon Joury for stepping in for Kristina as co-host during this episode.

Learn more about a project 10+ years in the making. From art exhibitions, transit systems, gentrification, and a desire to connect all of Atlanta's neighborhood, the Beltline morphed from a GA Tech Senior thesis to what it is today.

Follow the beltline on Instagram and Facebook: @atlantabeltline

www.beltline.org

Say "hello" to Monster Jam truck driver, Krysten Anderson. She's the first female driver of the infamous Grave Digger and the daughter of Dennis Anderson.

Growing up in a family of monster truck drivers only fueled her passion for the craft and she's never been intimidated to be knee deep in the male dominated industry. Hear all about her life on the road, what down time is like back home in North Carolina, and the adrenaline that comes when she jumps in the seat and the crowd starts to cheer.

Catch them in Atlanta at the Infinite Energy Arena From September 13th-15th. But your tickets here: http://bit.ly/2lDU707

Follow Krysten on Instagram: @krysten.anderson and Facebook: @krystenanderson

We sat down with famous cosplayer, Michael Hamm, to discuss the labor of love that goes into making cosplay costumes into a reality.

In this episode we'll be talking about how silicone lube has many uses, why you need to be over 5'7" to see the parade, how serious the Marriott carpet is, and what it was like to meet Stan Lee.

If you grew up a nerdy kid who felt saved by comic book super heroes then this episode is for you.

Follow Michael Hamm on Instagram at @hammy73

Enter Executive Chef Jeffery Gardner. He's been on Chopped, received a cease and desist letter from The Masters, started his Atlanta career at South City Kitchen, and had a YoutTube series with Diamond Dallas Page.

Now he's working with Agency, a sexy Buckhead restaurant located in Phipps.

We also chatted about the re-branding our podcast is taking and the cool new things you'll be able to experience in the coming months.

Instagram: @agencysocialtheque, Facebook: @agencyatl

www.agencyatl.com

Thanks to The Village Theatre, we were able to host our very first LIVE show in front of an audience.

Sponsored by Dames and Dregs Beer Festival, we sat down with the following panelists to hear their stories of inspiration and how they're making a massive festival come to life.

Luis Martinez and Shelley Tokish of Dames and Dregs Beer Fest

Haley Zapal of Girls Rock Camp Atlanta

Sam Maloney of ATL Women Bottle Share

Liz Peña of Bullet Music

Taking place on August 10th at the Masquerade in Underground that celebrates female contributors in brewing. Complete with over 40 breweries and 120 beers and spirits, live music, an artist market, panels, and so much more. Be sure to snag your tickets and be there for the fun for the 2nd year in a row!

Follow all our friends on social:

Instagram: @damesanddregsbeerfest, @atlwomenbottleshare, @bulletmusicnet, @girlsrockcampatl

We raised $515 for Girls Rock Camp from this event! A special shout out to Jeremy Adams Studios (@jeremyadamsstudios) for doing a live painting during our recording section that was auctioned off for $325 for Girls Rock Camp.

Thank you to DJ Kimber for being our house DJ for the night.

A special thank you to: Garnish & Gather, Atlanta Movie Tours, ATL Beer Bus, Second Self Beer, Warrior Body Spa, and Dames and Dregs for donating prizes that were raffled off throughout the show.

Don't forget to become an ATL explorer at: www.patreon.com/excusemyatlsass

Be sure to catch us at our next live show!

Where are the party animals at?

Late nights, lazer lights, DJ booths, in your youth!

We've all been there, it's 3 AM, the bar is making last calls, your shoes have come off, and you can't remember which part of the club you've ended up in. District is Atlanta's largest venue and one of its newest nightclubs. We chatted it up with Donny and Stephen to see what exactly goes into making a club come to life.

Also included in this episode: Baton Bob, the weirdest things they've ever seen in a nightclub, the evolution of electronic music, and why you need to be at one of their shows.

Don't be the only person who didn't go to the live show. Get your tickets in advance while the price if just $20, it's getting bumped to $30 at the door: http://bit.ly/2R0kby3

Become an ATL explorer here: www.patreon.com/excusemyatlsass

District Atlanta:

Instagram and Facebook: @districtatlanta

Luciano insisted on learning how to play the guitar from his grandmother, in spite of his father's disapproval. Overtime, he taught himself the English language with the help of a dictionary and the t.v. show Friends.

He picked up his life in Brazil to move to Atlanta to pursue his dreams of becoming a musician. Hear Luciano's phenomenal story on the podcast today.

Get your tickets for our live show here: http://bit.ly/2R0kby3

And become and ATL explorer here: www.patreon.com/excusemyatlsass

Follow Luciano on Instagram and Youtube: @lurkluciano

17 years-old and already making a difference in the community, Tyler Bey created threate workshops for kids after witnessing a declining support for the arts in his school. Become inspired by his youthful inspiration on today's podcast episode.

Support SPROUTheatre at: https://www.gofundme.com/s.p.r.o.u.theatre

Become an ATL explorer at: www.patreon.com/excusemyatlsass

Snag your tickets for the live show: http://bit.ly/2R0kby3

We all know we can gain weight from an unhealthy lifestyle, but did you know that your emotional state can also have a detrimental effect on your health?

Obesity and diseases can surface from carrying the emotional weight of grief, depression, guilt, anger, and more. Anthony Strayhorn of StrayFit took this episode to remind us that we're already perfect just the way we are and that self-worth and self-respect come from within.

Let's all take this hour to remind ourselves that we are worth it and we deserve to treat ourselves with only the best.

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Follow StrayFit for more inspiration:

Instagram: @strayfitatl

Facebook: @strayfitwellnessllc