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Construction began in November 1919, so Washington Park is celebrating its hundredth anniversary. In this episode of accessAtlanta, reporter Bo Emerson talks with CJ Jackson is the chair of the Conservancy at Historic Washington Park, about Washington Park’s history, how Atlanta’s changing dynamics are impacting it and what Jackson hopes for the future. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around metro Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the various holiday performances and events.

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‘Tis the season to celebrate the holidays with your favorite musical artists. Throughout the holiday season, there will be large and intimate concerts along radio shows and smaller musical events in metro Atlanta. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri shares the holiday shows to look out for – whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or another holiday. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Mavis Staples at City Winery and Narnia at Serenbe Playhouse.

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Beginning Nov. 22, impressionist paintings by Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Matisse and others will go on exhibit at the High Museum of Art inside the Doris and Shouky Shaheen Gallery. In this episode of the accessAtlanta podcast, AJC reporter Bo Emerson visits the High to chat with Dr. Claudia Einecke, the museum’s European Art Curator. Emerson also travels to the Shaheen’s home to speak with Shouky, who along with Doris, gifted the paintings to the High. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Christmas at Callanwolde and the Black Friday R&B Megafest.

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In this episode of accessAtlanta, we talk all things coffee. The number of locally-owned coffee shops has increased across the nation, as well as here in Atlanta. For example, here you can find a motorcycle shop that sells espresso and coffee lemonade as well as a coffee shop that provides a view of the Chattahoochee River. In this episode of accessAtlanta, producer Bria Felicien speaks with Taproom Coffee & Beer owner Jonathan Pascual and the creator behind atlantacoffeeshops.com, who has visited more than 200 locally-owned shops in metro Atlanta, about the coffee scene, coffee culture and coffee-related things to do in Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Enchanting Winter Wonderland Exhibition and Brockhampton at the Roxy.

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This episode of accessAtlanta features a conversation between AJC reporter Rosalind Bentley and Mechal Renee Roe, the author and illustrator of “Happy Hair,” a children’s book that celebrates natural black hair. Bentley and Renee Roe discuss Renee Roe’s hair journey and what led to the creation of “Happy Hair,” the “politics” of black women’s hair, and more - including what’s next for the author. Roe will read from the book on Nov. 10 at Little Shop of Stories in Decatur. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the ATL Live and Atlanta Veg Fest 2019.

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CBD is a hot topic right now, and Eva Marcille, known for her time with America’s Next Top Model and most recently Real Housewives of Atlanta, now has her own line of CBD products. In this episode of accessAtlanta, talks with AJC radio and TV reporter Rodney Ho about her line, cEVAd, which includes eye cream and oil, and previews the upcoming season of RHOA, which launches Nov. 3. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Red Bull Music Festival and RuPaul's Drag Race Tour.

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Atlanta usually has 20 or 30 productions taking place at a time, hundreds of extras are being used daily. That means there are lots of opportunities available for those who want to get involved. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC radio and TV reporter Rodney Ho speaks with a regular extra and a casting agent about how to land a gig, tips and what to expect on set after landing a role. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Doggy Halloween Parade and Taste Of Kennesaw.

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The AJC Dining team created the Ultimate Atlanta Restaurant Guide for Noodles. In this episode of the accessAtlanta podcast, AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras discusses the recent dining guide, which features noodle dishes from 12 countries and 45 restaurants in Metro Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta, including the Decatur Beer Festival and Netherworld’s Haunted Houses. 

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National Coming Out Day is October 11 and this weekend is Atlanta Pride. The this episode, the AJC’s Roderic Graham shares everything you need to know ahead of this weekend’s events, which includes where to go, how to get there and make the most out of the celebration. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade and the Georgia Apple Festival.

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The Atlanta edition of AfroPunk, which is named the "Carnival of Consciousness 2019," will take places this weekend at 787 Windsor. The event will feature performances from Anderson .Paak and Brittany Howard and the venue will also host seminars and vendors. In this bonus episode of accessAtlanta, Stephanie Toone previews the festival and shares an interview with AfroPunk cofounder Matthew Morgan.

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