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Come mid-September, Atlanta’s most dedicated music fans will make their way to Piedmont Park—and for good reason. The city’s preeminent outdoor destination is home to our most prominent music festival—Music Midtown. For two days and with four stages, music fans will be energetic spectators of 30 popular musical acts, such as headliner Imagine Dragons, Grammy-winning rap artist Kendrick Lamar, hip-hop act Post Malone, rock band Fall Out Boy, and Atlanta’s own Janelle Monáe. AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri chats with the festival’s eminent producer, Live Nation President Peter Conlon, about Atlanta’s most diverse, eclectic, and prominent music event. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Fall Folklife Festival at the Atlanta History Center.

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It's a big year for the ONE Musicfest. Going into its ninth year, the festival expands to two days with a wide range of acts for everyone to enjoy. Musical acts such as Nas, Big Boi, H.E.R., and George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic will hit the stage on Sept. 8 and 9 in Atlanta's Central Park. AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri talks to ONE Musicfest creator Jason 'J' Carter about wanting to create "an urban cultural Woodstock," and the obstacles he faced when first developing the concept for the festival. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including Music Midtown.

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Superstar Bobby Brown is no stranger to seeing his life make headlines. This time, he's bringing his side of the story to your living room through 'The Bobby Brown Story' on Sept. 4 and 5. Playing on BET, the two-day, four-hour miniseries, will touch on the "Every Little Step" singer's rise to stardom and relationship with the late Whitney Houston. AJC radio/TV blogger, Rodney Ho, chats with the musician about the highly anticipated miniseries and singer/songwriter/producer, Babyface, about recording music for the show. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Atlanta Home Show and Outdoor Living Expo.

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Time magazine has called Atlanta the Hollywood of the South. And with good reason. Filmmakers and actors are flocking to the city to be a part of Atlanta’s burgeoning film industry. With megahits like Marvel's “Black Panther” and FX’s “Atlanta” filmed here, TV and movie production has become a stable fixture for Georgia. AJC radio/TV blogger, Rodney Ho, chats with casting directors from Feldstein|Paris Casting about finding actors for Netflix's “Stranger Things,” “Ozark” and more, and how it feels to win an Emmy for their casting work. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the AJC Decatur Book Festival.

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Ask any Atlanta native to name a popular staple in their city and they’re apt to mention The Varsity. Founded in 1928, this year marks the 90th anniversary of the restaurant's opening. When people visit, they are reminded of a time in history when malt milkshakes and drive-in theaters were all the rage.

Celebrities have regularly indulged in popular menu items like The Varsity’s frosted orange and chili steak. Muhammad Ali, President Barack Obama, and both Bush 41 and 43 are few of the many iconic figures who've made their way through its doors. AJC dining editor, Ligaya Figueras, had a chance to chat with relatives of the founder about the establishment's history and what's next for the restaurant chain. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Grant Park Summer Shade Fest.

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In less than 200 days, visitors from around the world will enjoy more than sports when they pour into Atlanta for Super Bowl 53. The city’s history and united spirit will be on full display through an artistic project called Off the Wall. Created by the City of Atlanta, the Super Bowl Host Committee and nonprofit WonderRoot, 30 murals will showcase Atlanta’s dedication to civil and human rights, with each piece unveiled one by one before the big game in February 2019. Spread throughout the city, the murals will highlight stories, issues and the progress of Atlanta’s communities. AJC digital intern, Tara Subramaniam, sat down with one of the painters and the executive director of WonderRoot to discuss the inspiration behind the initiative and its intended long-lasting legacy on our city. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Piedmont Park Arts Festival. For more on the AJC's Super Bowl coverage, check out ajc.com/53.

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Atlanta’s Nappy Roots made some of the biggest hip-hop singles of the early 2000s. These days, the Grammy-nominated group is making more than music. Members of the rap quartet are behind a new brand of craft beer, with specialty beers bearing the names of their most memorable musical hits. Listen to AJC reporter Shelia Poole talk to the group about what inspired them to join the craft beer movement and what they enjoy best during the brewing experience. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the 25th Annual Butterfly Festival in Dunwoody.

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There are a few weeks left in the 2018 season for our city’s WNBA team, the Atlanta Dream. But as the season winds down, the team’s drive revs up as they work to score their way into the playoffs. AJC’s Bria Felicien chats with one of the Dream’s notable players, Angel McCoughtry. Listen as she talks about returning to the court, being a role model and setting her sights on the championship. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including R&B singer Janelle Monáe at the Tabernacle.

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The countdown is officially on. There are just 200 days until Super Bowl 53 descends upon Atlanta. And fans are already gearing up for the kickoff. The big game hasn't been held in this city in nearly two decades.

The last time the city hosted the Super Bowl was in 2000, and once before in 1994. But a shiny new stadium makes Atlanta the perfect place for Super Bowl mania at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019.

AJC music reporter (and avid football fan) Melissa Ruggieri talks about past half-time performances, her hopes for the Falcons, and the different ways that visitors can enjoy the city. For all things Super Bowl related, follow our coverage at ajc.com/53. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Great Southern Beer Fest.

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Children are stepping into their own fairy tales this summer at the Children's Museum of Atlanta. Pages from the "The Amazing Castle" exhibit come to life as kids and their parents navigate their way through the museum. From creating your own dinner with "Kipper the Cook" to repairing iron tools with "Synge the Blacksmith," there are plenty of ways to live as a storybook character. For AJC features writer Helena Oliviero and her 11-year-old daughter, Izzy, fiction becomes reality as they are swept away to the fantasy land. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including seeing "Newsies" at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville.

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