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From Power to Spades: The Play, Marcus Callender discusses his journey from screen to stage.
Shakespeare at Sunset brings free outdoor classic theatre to Avondale Estates this fall.
17th annual Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival returns this weekend with 150+ regional artists, artisan shopping, and family activities.
Kevin WAK Williams reflects on his career, Atlanta’s creative influence, and inspiring the next generation.
The festival opens with Atlanta author Dena Schusterman, whose book Stories Carry explores her upbringing in a Hasidic Jewish community and her life today as a mother of eight and emissary in Atlanta.
WANF ATL Live hosts Ava Braatz and Savannah Louie talk with Frank Maza and Javier Limón about Back Then, blending American songwriting, Afro-Cuban rhythm, flamenco and jazz ahead of Eddie’s Attic Decatur concert Oct 29.
From bold colors to one-of-a-kind creations, Gallery Anderson Smith is giving art lovers a chance to discover new artists and experience creativity up close.
WANF ATL Live hosts Ava Braatz and Savannah Louie talk with Amichi Bertrand and DJ Kizzy Rock about the inaugural Artlanta Festival of Culture Oct. 31 at Westside Motor Lounge, vinyl tributes and ATLiens 30th anniversary.
Web description: WANF ATL Live hosts Ava Braatz and Savannah Louie interview comedian Donnell Rawlings about his Sex, Lies & Therapy tour at Helium Comedy Club Atlanta in Alpharetta Oct. 23-25.
WANF ATL Live previews Fall-O-Ween: Fandom Fest at The Home Depot Backyard with Erika Arms – costumes, gaming, laser tag and Super Mario Bros. movie on Oct. 23 in downtown Atlanta.
WANF ATL Live hosts Ava Braatz and Savannah Louie preview Decatur Square Showing Our Colors fall festival with Wild Oats & Billy Goats, Squash Blossom Boutique, Hearsay Goods and Rooftop Trails, covering shopping, music and holiday events.
Make your business stand out this holiday season with professional lighting that spreads festive cheer.
From Cardi B’s turn at NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, to the Victoria’s Secret Latest Runway show to JLo’s latest dating rumors, Dani Canada with Bossip joins ATL Live with the latest tea!
Go behind the scenes with Atlanta Ballet 2 as dancers prepare to bring Cinderella to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre for two performances dates, Oct. 16–17.
Georgia Lawyers for the Arts has helps artists continue their innovation. The nonprofit, now holding its annual Art Auction running through the end of October.
Explore Martin Puryear: Nexus at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, featuring rare sculptures, prints and drawings through January 17, 2027.
Our favorite DIY Expert Bianca Octavia visits with a spooktacular set up if you’re looking to host any haunted parties this fall
Writer and director Bassam Tariq discusses Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, the Houston-set drama starring Mahershala Ali, with WANF’s ATL Live hosts.
ATL Live talks with PACCGA president Romielyn Bagay Joson, sponsor Arlene Dizon and Pono Fit creator Kahloe Del Rosario about Bayanihan Fest 2026 and dance-inspired fitness in Atlanta.
WANF ATL Live hosts Ava Braatz and Savannah Louie talk with London Brown, Raising Kanan and Ballers actor, about his Oct. 7 Moxy Downtown Atlanta meet-and-greet and Oct. 8 stand-up show at Atlanta Comedy Theater in Norcross.
WANF ATL Live hosts Ava Braatz and Savannah Louie preview Chalktoberfest on Marietta Square Oct. 10-11 with chalk artists Jessi Queen and Zach Herndon, featuring live chalk demo, shading techniques and Craft Beer Festival details.
Tameka Foster Raymond joins ATL Live to discuss Soul Now What, her new book about faith, motherhood, grief and reinvention.
Scarecrows in the Garden returns to the Atlanta Botanical Garden this October with dozens of creative scarecrows, more than 10,000 pumpkins and special fall events.
ATL Live on Atlanta News First (WANF) talks with Center for Puppetry Arts Artistic Director Jason Hines about The Ghastly Dreadfuls 20th anniversary, Spookhouse Annie and Frame by Frame exhibit.
WANF ATL Live covers Atlanta Climate Week Oct. 10-15 with Michael Hawthorne, plus Brandy Hall and Jonathan Banks on the A Resilient Future premiere Oct. 11 at Tara Theatre and SCAD innovation event.
Angela Watts and designer Tracy Nicole stopped by ATL Live on WANF to preview Atlanta Fashion Week 2026 events, immersive presentations at Atlantic Station, and retail partnerships.
Artful ATL co-founders Esohe Galbreath and George Galbreath stopped by WANF’s ATL Live to discuss showcasing 27 local independent artists at the 2026 Atlanta Art Fair at Pullman Yards.
The Georgia Latino International Film Festival marks its 15th anniversary with screenings at the Fox Theatre, Plaza Theatre, and NCG Cinema Buford. Co-founder Jose Marquez stopped by WANF’s ATL Live to discuss opening night, industry panels, and new resources for filmmakers.
The Toy Factory transforms Pullman Yards into an interactive world where visitors can play games, explore immersive installations and even build their own toy.
WANF’s ATL Live previews the 4th Annual An Elegant Evening of Jazz at Spivey Hall featuring Robin Latimore and Dr. Shenita Connolly, benefiting the Jonesboro High School Jazz Ensemble.
Josh Cuthbertson and musical guests stopped by WANF’s ATL Live to discuss Atlanta Storytellers: The Songs That Shape Us, a live storytelling and music residency returning to Eddie’s Attic.
Experience over 100 different local artists with works on display.
Director and SCAD alum Joel Crawford discusses Filipino folklore, authentic voice casting, and cultural representation in DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island with WANF’s ATL Live Show.
The Art of Banksy Without Limits opens Sept. 25 at Pullman Yards, giving visitors a look at more than 200 works inspired by one of the world’s most mysterious artists.
Get a preview of the 28th Annual Corps de Ballet Fashion Show and Luncheon benefiting the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education.
SCAD professor Matt Maloney and filmmaker Cecilia Mendoza stopped by WANF’s ATL Live to preview the 10th annual SCAD AnimationFest in Midtown Atlanta, featuring new stop-motion programs and indie shorts.
WANF’s ATL Live welcomes Georgia native Breelie Taylor to preview Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic!, playing at Gas South Arena in Duluth with showtimes, ticket information, and a free community movie night.
Dos Caminos Atlanta General Manager Evan Wagner and Executive Chef Martice Barnwell stopped by WANF’s ATL Live Show to highlight their Hispanic Heritage Month three-course menu benefiting local nonprofit LaAmistad.
Decatur Book Festival Executive Director Bailee Yarbrough and author Mayra Cuevas stopped by ATL Live on WANF to preview the free 2026 festival lineup in downtown Decatur.
The Savannah College of Art and Design is celebrating the 10th anniversary of SCAD AnimationFest, bringing some of the biggest names in animation to Atlanta. The festival features the creative minds behind fan-favorite shows like The Proud Family, along with top executives from Adult Swim, DreamWorks and Disney Television Animation. It’s a chance for animation fans, students and aspiring storytellers to get an inside look at the industry and hear from the people shaping what we watch next. For more info, visit: SCAD AnimationFest | Atlanta, Sept. 25-27. 2025 | SCAD.edu
Chenise Johnson of The Werk Lab visits the ATL Live studio to share high-energy routines, creative choreography, and joyful moves in celebration of National Dance Day.
Take a stroll through historic Cabbagetown this weekend as the neighborhood transforms into a live, open-air canvas for the annual Forward Warrior Mural Project. Founder Peter Ferrari and acclaimed muralist George F. Baker III join the show to discuss the impact of public art, what to expect from dozens of new pieces popping up along the streets, and how this dynamic festival continues to celebrate and elevate Atlanta’s vibrant creative community.
WANF's ATL Live hosts Ava Braatz and Savannah Louie welcome Yoshi Domoto, Executive Director of the Japan-America Society of Georgia, to preview JapanFest 2026 at the Gas South Convention Center featuring a live acoustic performance by Haruka Nakashima.
WANF’s ATL Live previews the 2026 Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade with Chantelle Rytter and Amina Cooper, featuring route details, rules, and a DIY lantern guide.
Atlanta artist Yvonne Miller is known for her unique mixed-media “nest” collages, created with found materials, vintage maps and personal touches. A Georgia native and longtime working artist, Miller’s work has been featured in galleries, festivals and even on the set of Netflix’s The Beast in Me. You can see Miller and experience more inspiring ideas and creativity at TEDxAtlanta, happening October 2nd and 3rd at Atlanta International School. Tickets are available now at TEDxAtlanta.com .
Now – Sept. 20 at the Fox Theatre
Celebrate 60 years of Star Trek with WANF’s ATL Live. Host Savannah Louie talks with franchise stars Garret Wang and Anthony Montgomery during Dragon Con 2026 in downtown Atlanta about the historic sci-fi milestone.
