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Gold, perhaps copper in color. Slightly chilled with a smattering of fruit or spice. Mmmmm…Nothing provides satisfaction like a cool, tasty beer during the scorching summer months. Local craft breweries are rising to the taste bud challenge, providing Atlanta with a sweet water experience that didn’t exist 20 years ago. AJC senior dining editor Ligaya Figueras chats with one of Atlanta’s premier beer columnists about what’s on the horizon for our city’s exploding beer scene. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including “Titanic the Musical” at Serenbe Playhouse.

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Best known for his captivating role as Jamal Lyon on the hit TV drama “Empire,” actor Jussie Smollett is building a musical kingdom of his own. During a recent visit to Atlanta, the actor and singer gave us a taste of the soulful tracks from his debut album, “Sum of My Music.” In this episode, Smollett candidly describes his love affair with music, his appetite for collard greens, and the one character on “Real Housewives of Atlanta” he wants to meet. Listen to AJC’s Najja Parker’s fun-loving interview with Smollett, as he embarks on his next musical frontier. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including R&B singer Jill Scott at the Fox Theatre.

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The hiatus is finally over. Country music duo Sugarland is coming home sweet home to Georgia. Originally from the A-T-L, the popular band is performing on tour together for the first time in years. And fans are greeting them with open arms. AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri talks to band members about their 2018 album, “Bigger,” ahead of their August performance in Duluth. Plus, Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the Roswell Summer Puppet Series.

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More than 100 women will compete, but only one is crowned Miss Georgia. Rehearsals, appearances, workouts, and sponsor visits lead to a single, big moment—a night that could yield a life-long dream. AJC reporter Amanda Coyne describes how the South embraces pageant tradition, resulting in a Georgia woman competing in Miss America. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including Barbecue Nation at Atlanta History Center.

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Two words: vroom, vroom. The Creepers Car Show drives onto the classic car scene once again this year in Marietta. These antique, rare machines are sure to impress. The charity event will show off vehicles at least 30 years old, with each car having its own unique story that car owners are ready to tell. AJC senior editor Todd Duncan talks about the beauties you’ll see at the event, and what it’s like to be a judge for the show. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the 35th annual Virginia-Highland Summerfest.

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An Atlanta entrepreneur has found his niche—historical antiques with a twist. James Freeman collects and sells oddities at Scott Antique Markets and local pop-up shops. Think letters from serial killers, decades-old Ouija boards, and original drawings by Robert Ripley, the founder of Ripley's Believe It or Not! AJC reporter Becca Godwin takes us in the world of rare, unique, antique, odd, and death-related collectibles. Disturbed yet? Wait until you hear from oddities dealer James Freeman of Freeman and Fugate Oddities Co. in Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the magical adventure of Peter Pan at Serenbe Playhouse.

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At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, American gymnast Laurie Hernandez won the hearts of many across the world. She danced. She flipped. She fearlessly competed on the world’s biggest stage for athletes. During her recent visit to Atlanta, senior features editor Nicole Smith asks the gymnast to describe how it feels to live a life saturated with adrenaline, competition, excitement and gold-medal success. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the Candler Park Music and Food Festival.

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Playwright Jiréh Breon Holder is making his mark on the Atlanta theatrical scene. In fact, he defines himself as an authentic “southern writer.” In this charming conversation, AJC reporter Najja Parker dives into the story, struggles, and triumphs of Holder as an artist. Listen to how the Morehouse grad found his way in theatre and continues to live out every writer's dream. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including The Championship Tour featuring Grammy awarding-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar.

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Walk into your backyard and discover an entire world hidden in plain sight. A new IMAX movie at Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta encourages folks to explore an ecosystem of critters, plants, animals, and more. AJC reporter Gracie Bonds Staples talks about the fascinating 3D movie, “Backyard Wilderness,” and takes a tour of the Fernbank’s backyard with filmmaker Andrew Young. Plus host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the Kirkwood Spring Fling.

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Known for sparking dialogue across the country about American social and political issues, comedian and TV host W. Kamau Bell makes his way to Atlanta for his latest discussion. In a new episode of CNN’s “United Shades of America,” Bell uses local historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs)—Morehouse, Spelman, Morris Brown and Clark Atlanta—as the backdrop of his conversation about race. This week, AJC entertainment reporter Jennifer Brett visits Morehouse College for a one-on-one talk with the comedian about why he chose to highlight the HBCUs in Atlanta. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including singer Anita Baker’s visit to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre.

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