The Dream Lives! Monday, Jan. 16, Atlanta History Center. Free. atlantahistorycenter.com/programs/martin-luther-king-jr.-day In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Atlanta History Center will offer free admission, and special programming throughout the day exploring the Civil Rights movement. The Atlanta History Center is an iconic member of the city’s culture and community with multiple sites…

The Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker Friday Dec. 9–Saturday. Dec. 24, Fox Theatre. tinyurl.com/foxtheatre-nutcracker This performance of a long-beloved classic is only further enhanced by its iconic venue. For those that have never been, a visit to the Fox Theater is a must! The Fox Theatre has been an intrinsic part of Atlanta’s culture and the city’s…

Chomp & Stomp Chili Cook-off and Bluegrass Festival Saturday, Nov. 5, Cabbagetown neighborhood. chompandstomp.com If you consider yourself a chili connoisseur, then you will not want to miss Cabbagetown’s 14th annual Chili Cook-Off, featuring over 100 individual chilis, 29 restaurant chilis, and 19 celebrity judges. Even if you’re not a chili fan, there will be…

Happy Fall! I’m back in Atlanta after spending most of September in Philadelphia and Delaware sharing about Emory University. Every year on the road I have more productive and substantive conversations with families and counselors in my territories about Atlanta and Southern culture. I appreciate people approaching these conversations with an open mind, because frequently,…

Decatur Book Festival Friday, Sept. 2–Sunday, Sept. 4, Downtown Decatur. decaturbookfestival.com Considered the largest independent book festival in the country, there is everything from live music and free food/drink samples to meet & greets with authors and book signings. Not to mention an incredible supply of great books for great prices. Whether you need to…