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In this episode, podcast producer Bria Felicien visits the Museum of Design Atlanta’s Wire & Wood: Designing Iconic Guitars exhibit, which is open now through September 29, and features iconic guitars used by Kurt Cobain, Bo Didley, St. Vincent, Jack White and more. Assistant Director Lisa Babb and Exhibitions Manager Janelle Miniter also shared details of the current exhibit along with MODA’s current and future offerings. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Piedmont Park Arts Festival and Jill Scott at The Fox Theatre.

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The director of the National Center for Human and Civil Rights wants the museum to train human rights activists and advocates. In this episode, AJC reporter Bo Emerson shares his conversation with CEO Jill Savitt, who wants to transition the center from a museum of inspiring storytelling to an engaging cultural campus that protects democracy and democratic ideals. Also, learn more about the incident Savitt dealt with at nine years old that influenced her life and her leadership. Plus, Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Cats at The Fox Theatre and Decatur BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Festival.

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Theatre season used to launch in the fall, but now it’s a year round affair in Atlanta. In this episode, James Beard award-winning writer Wendell Brock discusses the upcoming shows you’ll want to catch in the metro area, recent changes and additions to the theater scene and themes he’s noticing popping up in upcoming shows. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next ten days, including Atlanta Zombie Pub Crawl and The Lost 80's.

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The contestants on game shows are real people, not actors. In this episode of the accessAtlanta podcast, Atlanta-based journalist Archith Seshadri, who has won $60,000, shares how he landed on The $100,000 Pyramid last year and gives tips on what it takes to get selected and win big. Seshadri also shares his conversation with game show producer Liz Harris, who gives you a look at how a game show comes together. Plus, Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Atlanta Ice Cream Festival and Children of Eden at Aurora Theatre.

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If you haven’t been to Slutty Vegan, you’ve likely heard of Slutty Vegan. It’s a popular plant-based burger restaurant in the Westview neighborhood of Atlanta. AJC reporter Najja Parker spoke to Slutty Vegan owner Pinky Cole, who also works in the film industry, about the origins of her business and her love for Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days.

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The Atlanta BeltLine Westside 5k/8k/13k is scheduled for July 13. In this episode, AJC reporter Bo Emerson visited the westside section of the BeltLine and spoke with a muralist, a local farm owner and officials with the BeltLine about things to do and see on that area of the trail. Plus, Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days.

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In 1969, the International Pop Festival brought Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, CCR, Chicago and more to Georgia and established Atlanta as a meaningful player in the music industry. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the festival, AJC music writer spoke to fans, artists and others involved to share their memories. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days.

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Nickelodeon’s Slime City is now open through Labor Day next to “Disco Kroger” in Buckhead. In this episode, AJC film and TV reporter Rodney Ho takes you behind-the-scenes of the pop-up and shares what to know to enjoy the experience. Also, find out ways Nickelodeon honored Atlanta inside of Slime City and what slime feels like. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta, including Max Makes a Million at the Alliance Theatre and Of Origins and Belonging, Drawn from Atlanta at the High Museum of Art.

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The 50th Running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race takes over Atlanta on July 4. In this episode, longtime sportswriter Ken Sugiura shares some of the most interesting stories surrounding the event, including the runner who hasn’t missed a race since its founding. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta, including the AthFest music and arts festival and Rickie Lee Jones at City Winery.

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This weekend, the Creeper Car Club of Marietta will host its 59th annual charity car show. It’s a day-long event, featuring hundreds of cars, car aficionados and family-friendly fun. In this episode, AJC editor Todd Duncan shares interviews Greg Greer, one of the organizers of the show, and they discuss how the car show has evolved over the decades, what to expect from this year’s event and the car club’s love of both cars and people. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Atlanta Summer Beer Fest and Pride and Joy: The Marvin Gaye Musical at The Fox Theatre.

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