Georgia Entertainment Scene

BOOKSHELF

4 new romance novels to spice up your Valentine’s Day

Sharon Stone, Anthony Mackie coming to Atlanta for Mamet’s ‘Speed-the-Plow’

This month, Colin Leonard, an Atlanta-based mastering engineer, was awarded his second consecutive Grammy for album of the year. Last year, he won for his work on Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter.” This year, he won for Bad Bunny’s “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” the first Spanish-language project to receive the honor. (Courtesy of SING Mastering)

Meet the Atlanta mastering engineer behind Bad Bunny’s biggest songs

In Mimi Plumb’s photos of the West, American anxieties glare like the sun

Social issues fuel pitch-black farce in former Atlantan’s new play

‘Bridgerton’ matriarchs give Atlanta a royal welcome

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

HEAT CHECK

Inside the cozy new Atlanta music studio designed by Electric Lady architect

Since April, artists including Cardi B, Ludacris and Davido have recorded at the studio, located in west Midtown.

AJC Peachtree Road Race T-shirt contest launches call for submissions

The winning design will earn $5,700, in honor of this being the 57th running of the race.

12 metro Atlanta arts events to look forward to in the coming week

Our 12 metro Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week include ‘Riverdance’ at the Fox Theatre, an Atlanta Chamber Players world premiere and Emory Jazz Fest.

Atlanta’s 2026 Puppy Bowl rep: Boston terrier RuPaw

Meet RuPaw, Atlanta’s 2026 Puppy Bowl rep

RuPaw, found in a box behind a dumpster in Clayton County last June, has become a Puppy Bowl star, a finalist in the "Most Pupular" contest.

Radio briefs: Davi Crimmins’ baby, post-Bert Show ratings, new 11Alive app

News about Davi Crimmins' new baby; "The Bert Show's" final ratings and how Q99.7 has done after the show left; and 11Alive's new news app.

The L5P Valentines Day Mural is about to go up; it’s not too late to include a message

Celebrate love in Little Five Points with alien themed theater and a heart mural

A wall in Atlanta's Little Five Points transforms into a wall of love for Valentine's Day.

Jesse Perlman, María Zardoya, Josh Conway, Edward James

5 Georgia moments we loved at this year’s Grammy Awards

This year’s ceremony featured nominees Teddy Swims, The Marías and Teyana Taylor.

10 TV and movie spots in metro Atlanta location scouts love to use

From Stone Mountain Park to the Covington square, here is a sampling of 10 popular spots you may recognize on both classic and current shows.

Winter storm threat forces Atlanta cancellations, closures including aquarium

For the second weekend in a row, the threat of inclement weather throughout metro Atlanta and North Georgia has prompted several closures and cancellations.

Atlanta artist not only claims a seat at the table, he created the chair

Artist Robell Awake, raised in Marietta and acclaimed for handmade chairs, receives a prestigious $50K fellowship award as he deepens his work in Black craft history.

At 68, this Atlanta blues veteran soars into a new groove, one chord at a time

Tinsley Ellis just released his first acoustic album with original material, "Labor of Love." The title aligns with his blues journey.

2026 free Brookhaven Cherry Blossom lineup covers Gen Z to Gen X

The free Cherry Blossom Festival in Brookhaven in March will feature acts such as Soul Asylum, Max McNown and Natasha Bedingfield

ARTISTS TO WATCH

Here are 4 Atlanta musicians you should have on your radar in 2026

Check out our in-depth portrait of four acts that we’re excited about in 2026, including a playlist of their work.