Entries by Liz Attaway

DEAD PIONEERS AT STATE FARM ARENA ON MAY 1, OPENING FOR PEAL JAM

On May 1, 2025, Denver’s Dead Pioneers brought their punk energy to Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, opening for Pearl Jam in a night that blended rebellion with rock legacy. Picked by Pearl Jam bassist Ament, the indigenous-fronted band, led by Gregg Deal, delivered a performance that was thought-provoking. Though the early crowd was small, those in attendance were treated to a performance that was a discovery. Dead Pioneers’ set was a reminder of punk’s power to inspire, and their selection by Ament underscored their rising status in music. 

PEACHFEST MAKES ITS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RETURN TO DOWNTOWN ATLANTA THIS SUMMER

PeachFest, Atlanta’s signature summer tasting event, returns to Peachtree Center Plaza on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., bringing with it an all-inclusive afternoon of peach-forward dishes, craft cocktails, and community-driven flavor. Now in its 11th year, the festival continues to spotlight Georgia’s most iconic fruit with an expanded footprint, a curated lineup of top culinary talent, and a renewed focus on connection, creativity, and giving back.

ADAC ANNOUNCES WELLNESS DAY 2025: A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE AT THE INTERSECTION OF DESIGN, WELL-BEING, AND NEUROAESTHETICS

Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) is proud to announce Wellness in Design at ADAC, an immersive, all-day event set for Wednesday, June 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This groundbreaking gathering is designed exclusively for the trade and explores the powerful intersection of wellness, design, and neuroaesthetics – the science of how our surroundings impact emotional and cognitive health.

HORIZON THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS ATLANTA PREMIERE OF LAUGHS IN SPANISH – MAY 23 TO JUNE 22

Part telenovela, part whodunnit, Laughs in Spanish comes to Horizon Theatre May 23 – June 22. High stakes Art Basel is about to begin in Miami, and the art has vanished from Mariana’s trendy modern art gallery! Chaos erupts—and so does laughter— in this fast-paced comedy. Artist and intern Caro and her policeman boyfriend are scrambling to find the thief or replace the art when Mari’s larger-than-life movie-star mother shows up, stealing the spotlight yet again. Then a past girl-crush arrives, and things get even more complicado. Laughs in Spanish is a joyous celebration of Latinx creativity, messy love, mothers and daughters, and the beautiful challenge of finding your place—and your people. This production is performed in English.

INTRODUCING THE SUN DECK AT TWO URBAN LICKS 

Starting Memorial Day Weekend, TWO urban licks is officially opening The Sun Deck—a new side patio pop-up from the team that brought fire to the BeltLine before the BeltLine even existed. Designed to be a chill, low-key complement to the main dining room’s high energy, The Sun Deck offers guests a fresh take on warm-weather hangs with ice-cold cocktails, a curated snack menu, and weekend vibes that stretch from brunch into golden hour.

THE HEAD AND THE HEART ON TOUR – ATLANTA COCA-COLA ROXY JUNE 9

Beloved Seattle band The Head and The Heart will embark on a North American tour with a stop in Atlanta on June 9 at Coca-Cola Roxy in support of their gorgeous forthcoming sixth studio album, Aperture, out tomorrow, May 9 on their new label home Verve Forecast. 

BUCK CREEK BOUTIQUE BED AND BREAKFAST IN HELENA, AL

Luxury meets southern living at Buck Creek BNB in Helena, AL! John and I spent the weekend in the stunning Buck Creek boutique bed & breakfast this is only 20 minutes south of Birmingham and 2.5 hours from Atlanta. And we think this one is going to charm you! Its southern flare meets modern opulence but has an outdoorsy twist. Epic waterfall views from the balcony, gorgeous decor, spacious bedrooms, lavish kitchen and baths, and it is all within steps of historic downtown Helena! Get 15% off your stay with PROMO CODE: ADVENTURES15

ATHDAY AT WESTSIDE MOTOR LOUNGE 2025

Paint the town red and black for ATHDay at Westside Motor Lounge, a celebration of all things Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Westside Atlanta venue will kick things off at noon with a full-on takeover featuring local food, Creature Comforts beer, artists, and giveaways—all straight from the Classic City and America’s best college town. The energy kicks into high gear from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. when five Athens-based musical acts take the stage to put on an electrifying show that gives audiences a taste of Athens’ legendary underground music scene. Featuring the southern twang of Peach Ice Cream Bluegrass, the bluesy folk sensibilities of Cannon Rogers, the groovy psychedelic funk rock of Patio, the unbridled chaos of electronic hard rockers Alien Funk Academy, and the reimagined jam band classics of Grateful Dead cover band Dire Wolf, Westside Motor Lounge’s ATHDay celebration is sure to have something for any and every concertgoer.