RICO NASTY COMING TO ATLANTA’S THE TABERNACLE ON 10/21

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/29/25

FALL NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF IN SEPTEMBER 

NEW ALBUM LETHAL

OUT NOW ON FUELED BY RAMEN

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Last night, Rico Nasty performed the buoyant and radiant “CRASH” for Jimmy Kimmel Live! from her recent album LETHAL out now Fueled by Ramen (Atlantic Music Group). The performance marks LETHAL’s TV debut ahead of her fall tour kicking off on September 19th at Chicago’s Riot Fest and ends Nov 4th in Los Angeles at The Fonda. Recently, Rico and her band performed a stunning, raw set for NPR’s Tiny Desk. Tickets are on-sale HERE

Always the rap world’s biggest rock star, Rico Nasty is known for her own particular brand of rage-rap and for her outrageous on-stage, online, volume-up persona. But as she grew up, she started to feel trapped by the character she created. LETHAL is a reckoning of who Rico is at 27 with the trap-pop teen persona she created more than a decade ago. Executive produced by GRAMMY nominated producer Imad Royal, the album still features all the hallmarks of a Rico Nasty record – female rage, heavy guitars, humor – but there are also notes of femininity, introspection and a more complex framing of all the angles of Rico – the performer, the mother, the adult.

Alongside the new record, Rico will make her acting debut in Apple TV+ & A24’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles, created by David E. Kelley and based on the 2024 novel by Rufi Thorpe. Rico will star alongside Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfieffer, Nicole Kidman, Nick Offerman, Lindsey Normington & more.

Tour Dates

Sept 19th – Chicago, IL @ Riot Fest

Sept 21st – San Francisco, CA @ Portola

Sept 23rd – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo

Sept 24th – Portland, OR @ McMenamins Crystal Ballroom

Sept 26th – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex – Rockwell

Sept 28th – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre

Oct 1st – Chicago, IL @ Metro

Oct 2nd – Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom

Oct 3rd – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

Oct 5th – Toronto, ON @ The Opera House

Oct 7th – Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre

Oct 8th – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues – Cleveland

Oct 10th – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa

Oct 11th – Baltimore, MD @ Nevermore Hall

Oct 12th – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer

Oct 14th – Boston, MA @ House of Blues – Boston

Oct 15th – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

Oct 18th – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore – Silver Spring

Oct 19th – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall

Oct 21st – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle

Oct 22nd – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl

Oct 24th – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution

Oct 25th – Orlando, FL @ The Beacham

Oct 27th – Houston, TX @ House of Blues Houston

Oct 28th – Dallas, TX @ The Bomb Factory

Oct 29th – Austin, TX @ Empire Garage

Nov 2nd – Pomona, CA @ The Glass House

Nov 4th – Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre

The album is preceded by lead single “TEETHSUCKER (YEA3X)”- a headturning statement of intent that Billboard praised, writing “Rico Nasty has always felt a bit ahead of the times, and this could be the moment the mainstream finally syncs up with her.” Rico followed the track with the sticky, hook-laced trap-pop of “ON THE LOW” and the more recent, playfully sophisticated combination of  “BUTTERFLY KISSES” & “CAN’T WIN EM ALL.” 

From the moment she arrived, Rico Nasty stood out. Since her breakthrough as a teenager from PG County, Maryland with her own signature blend of bubbly melodies, rage raps, and skull-rattling beats, the artist born Maria Kelly has been an iconoclastic presence in the rap game. She’s been drawn from the jump to the juxtaposition of hard and soft, countering her sweet-and-sour Sugar Trap sound with the kind of vocal cord-shredding mosh-rap you hear everywhere today. Back then, label executives called her weird for songs like 2018’s paradigm-shifting “Smack A Bitch,” which kicked open the doors to a dominant new era of “rapper as rockstar.” At a time when female rappers dressed like WWE wrestlers, Rico was serving Sex Pistols meets Rainbow Brite. But for Rico, the aesthetic wasn’t a costume or a phase. It’s one thing to dress like a rockstar — to be a rockstar is another.

Scan your favorite new rap playlist and you’ll hear a generation of up-and-coming artists inspired by Rico’s balance of high-femme trap-pop and nu-metal rage rap. But around the time of her last record, 2022’s Las Ruinas, the innovator felt trapped: “I was caught in the space of wanting to be understood by the masses, but also recognizing that maybe I’m not supposed to be.” She’d started to feel pigeonholed by her own outré persona, which hadn’t changed much since she’d stepped into the role of Rico Nasty as a teen. “I felt like I was living in character,” the 27-year old admits today. “And when I first started, that was the whole idea of it — but that gets exhausting.” Backstage at last year’s headlining tour, she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror dressed as a teenage raver. “No shade, but dude, you’re 26,” she recalls thinking. “When are you going to grow up?”

So began Rico Nasty’s year of reckoning, which began as a conscious free-fall. “I just completely let life take me: letting myself indulge in things that made me excited, living real life experiences,” she says. She cleared her closet of the things that made her feel stuck at age 19, ditching the Demonia boots for grown-and-sexy heels. She dove deep into books, deleted social media from her phone, and started taking therapy seriously. For years, she’d withstood label pressure to give her songs more pop appeal or hop on passing trends. Now, working on the songs that would become LETHAL, Rico felt like she had back in the Sugar Trap days, before she’d known how bittersweet the industry could be. In short, she says: “I reconnected to myself.”

Meanwhile she’d parted ways with her entire management team, flying solo until an opportunity to perform with Paramore in summer 2023 introduced her to her new team. Rico had been signed to Atlantic Records since 2018, but dreamed of being “somewhere a little bit more edgy, where I had more space to grow and be whoever I felt like being.” When her new team mentioned Fueled By Ramen, the alternative label who launched bands like Fall Out Boy and Panic! at the Disco into the mainstream, Rico panicked that she’d be misunderstood: “I’m a rapper, and I want to be remembered as a rapper.” Instead, the label instructed Rico to stay true to no one but herself.

Praise for LETHAL

“explosive, expansive and razor-sharp, a sonic evolution that fuses her iconic “sugar trap” roots with searing rap-rock chaos and surprising softness.” 

– Billboard

“Fierce”

– Variety

“One of the premier rappers of her generation”

– Rolling Stone

“Rico Nasty gives us glimpses of a rap rockstar with no intentions of slowing down.”

– Paste Magazine

“Rico Nasty’s new era is shaping up to be electrifying…Full of charisma and unpredictable in a totally unique way, Rico Nasty is at her best when she’s controlling her own destiny.”

– Consequence

“Rico Nasty turns up the heat…reminding fans why she’s an original rage-rap iconoclast”

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“‘Lethal’ is one of her most wide-ranging projects yet, from her rock-oriented abrasion to the sweeter, brighter sounds of her trademark sugar trap, to dark, moody rap songs done in the way that only Rico Nasty can. “

– Brooklyn Vegan

LEGENDARY PRODUCER, DJ JAZZY JEFF IGNITES WESTSIDE MOTOR LOUNGE’S MAGNIFICENT PARTY, OCTOBER 04

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/25/25

Mixing An Unforgettable Mix of House, Hip-Hop, Go-Go, and R&B for One Night Only

Tickets Available Now

Muddywater Live and Peteyparty presents Philadelphia’s own DJ Jazzy Jeff at Westside Motor Lounge’s Magnificent Party Saturday, October 4, 2025. Hip-hop legend, A Touch of Jazz production founder and one half of the multi-platinum and GRAMMY-winning duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, known for such hits as “Parents Just Don’t Understand,” “Summertime,” and “A Nightmare on My Street” will spin a mix of soulful house, hip-hop classics, smooth R&B, and deep cuts across the Westside Motor Lounge complex- lovingly known as the Hi-Fi Dive. 

Kicking off at 6 p.m. and running deep into the night, The Magnificent Party will feature expertly crafted cocktails, food, a heavy dose of vibes, and the energy that makes Westside Motor Lounge Atlanta’s favorite adult playground. Tickets are available now starting at $40, plus fees.  VIP options, including reserved outdoor group seating and indoor couch seating complete with a leather couch for four, cocktail tables, and bottle service, are also available. For full details and to purchase tickets, visit https://web.myle.com/ticket/CsbjwYpQNuX5BC. Westside Motor Lounge’s Magnificent Party is rain or shine.

Westside Motor Lounge is located on the corner of Northside Drive and Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway at 725 Echo Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Stay connected on Instagram @Westside_Motor_Lounge.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL LUZIA IS ADDING 47 PERFORMANCES TO ITS ATLANTA RUN

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Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/25/25

LUZIA will be presented under the Big Top at Atlantic Station
from November 6, 2025 to January 25, 2026

Photo: Matt Beard


Due to popular demand, Cirque du Soleil is adding 47 performances of its delightfully-imaginative and visually-stunning production LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico. Opening on November 6, audiences are invited under the Big Top at Atlantic Station to escape to an imaginary Mexico – a sumptuous world suspended between dreams and reality. Tickets for the general public are available via www.cirquedusoleil.com/luzia.


In a series of grand visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances, LUZIA takes audiences on a surrealistic journey through a vibrant world filled with wonders, playfulness and striking artistry. Smoothly passing from an old movie set to the ocean to a smoky dance hall or an arid desert, LUZIA cleverly brings to the stage multiple places, faces and sounds of Mexico taken from both tradition and modernity. Rich in awe-inspiring moments, LUZIA enchants by incorporating rain into acrobatic and artistic scenes – a first for a Cirque du Soleil touring production.


“Luzia is Cirque du Soleil at its peak.” The New York Times


With mesmerizing and refreshing acrobatic performances, LUZIA brings traditional and contemporary circus disciplines to a whole new level. Cyr Wheel artists perform the unprecedented feat of rolling and spinning under the rain, while an aerialist suspended from a Trapeze flies and twirls through pouring showers. Hoop Diving is taken onto gigantic treadmills, expanding exponentially the speed and amount of daring leaps executed. Jaw-dropping highlights include a male contortionist skillfully twisting his body in the world’s most unimaginable positions, a powerful Aerial Straps specialist defying the laws of gravity at the center of a cenote (natural sinkhole), a juggler tossing seven pins at breakneck speed, and two football (soccer) freestylers deftly mixing street dance with mind-blowing ball manipulation.

Ticket Information
Starting today, tickets for the Atlanta performance of LUZIA are available online at
https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/luzia .

SKEWED ORBIT STUDIOS PRESENTS HIGHLY HILARIOUS: LIVE COMEDY AT THE GEORGIA HEMP COMPANY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/25/25

A Night of Endless Laughs from Top Comedians, Infused Libations from Nine Dot, and All Around Good Vibes

Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Pairing pre-rolls with punchlines, Skewed Orbit Studios and The Georgia Hemp Company are giving guests a whole new way to roll with laughter. A one-night-only live comedy show, Highly Hilarious is the perfect joint event where comedy meets cannabis on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at The Georgia Hemp Company’s Decatur location. 

A hub for top talent in Atlanta’s comedy scene, Skewed Orbit Studios is taking the show on the road with this special community pop-up. As doors open at 7:30 p.m., comedy enthusiasts can grab a seat and a complimentary Nine Dot beverage to get the good vibes going early. The show starts at 8 p.m. with sets laced with laughter and sharp wit from an incredible lineup of talent including Nathan LoeDavid PerdueJay Badlani and Mookie G along with Skewed Orbit Founders Rachel LaForce and Alex Gettlin

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.skewedorbitstudios.com/ourevents. The Georgia Hemp Company Decatur is located at 1524 Church St Decatur, GA 30030 and guests must be 21+ to attend. Stay connected with Skewed Orbit Studios on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok at @skewedorbitstudios. 

NEWLY INTRODUCED FALL FESTIVITIES FILL THE BATTERY ATLANTA

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/24/25

Cobb County’s premier entertainment destination is serving up fresh fun
and unforgettable entertainment all month long

The Battery Atlanta is buzzing with October excitement as the season brings new events visitors will not want to miss. The Fall Market debuts with festive flair featuring pumpkin painting, Halloween crafts, local vendors and family-friendly fun that captures the spirit of the season. Throwback Thursdays, a new live music series, sets the tone on select Thursdays with nostalgic hits, making it the perfect backdrop for date night, happy hour or a relaxed evening with friends. The can’t-miss Truck-or-Treat on Halloween offers decorated trucks and sweet surprises for a unique spin on traditional trick-or-treating for kids and parents alike. Fan favorites also return, including the Xfinity Movie Series on Friday nights, the spine-tingling Slasher Camp Halloween Party at Live! at the Battery Atlanta and a full calendar of other events such as live performances at Coca-Cola Roxy, themed nights and sports watch parties throughout the month.

NEW The Battery Atlanta’s Fall Market
Sunday, Oct 12; 3-6 p.m.
Families can spend a cozy fall afternoon filled with autumn favorites and Halloween fun. The fall market features seasonal treats, handmade crafts, spooky candles, home décor and more. To find out more, visit thebatteryatl.com.

NEW Throwback Thursdays at The Battery Atlanta – Live Music Series

Thursday, Oct. 16, 23 and Nov. 6, 13; 4-6 p.m.

Start the weekend early with a live music series featuring local bands performing crowd-favorite hits with a modern twist. This early evening event offers fun for all ages and sets the stage for a memorable night out on the Plaza Green. Guests can also take advantage of drink specials at select restaurants and bars, then keep the night going with dinner plans after the music ends. More information is coming to thebatteryatl.com soon.

NEW Truck or Treat at The Battery Atlanta
Friday, Oct 31; 3-6 p.m.
The whole family will enjoy a safe and festive evening of Halloween fun where kids can trick-or-treat from a lineup of creatively decorated cars, trucks and iconic, Halloween-themed rides. Little ones can participate in spooky arts and crafts, pose for themed photo ops and more. Costumes are highly encouraged, and trick-or-treaters should bring a treat bag! This FREE event is open to all, and more information can be found at thebatteryatl.com.

Yoga presented by Kaiser Permanente – Extended into October! 
Monday, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Yoga Series extends into October to help zen-seekers end their Mondays stress-free with an outdoor yoga class presented by Kaiser Permanente. As part of the Wellness Series at The Battery Atlanta, this free event is open to all ages to relax and unwind on the Plaza Green. Participants are required to bring a mat and encouraged to bring a water bottle. Visit thebatteryatl.com to register.

Xfinity Movie Series
Fridays at 7 p.m.

Families are invited to gather under the stars on the Plaza Green during the Xfinity Movie Series for screenings of family-friendly blockbusters on the outdoor screen. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy food and drink deals from The Battery Atlanta’s restaurants during the event. It is completely FREE to attend! For more details on specials, visit thebatteryatl.com.

October Movie Lineup:

  • “How to Train Your Dragon (2025)”
    Friday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m.
  • “Migration”
    Friday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.
  • “Peter Pan (2003)”
    Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.
  • “Wicked”
    Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.
  • “Megamind”
    Friday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m.

Select Retailer Promotions:

Celebrate Dress Up’s 16th Birthday
Saturday, Oct. 11; 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sweet 16 never looked so stylish! Stop by DressUp for surprise gifts, exclusive deals, new arrivals, sweet treats and more. Find more information at thebatteryatl.com.

Select Restaurant Promotions:

Jazz Brunch at C. Ellet’s 

Every Saturday & Sunday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Guests are invited to enjoy jazzy tunes over mimosas and fan-favorite bites at C.Ellet’s, including Southern Fried Chicken and Pancake Paloozas. Visit this link to book reservations today!

Fight Night Live: UFC 320

Saturday, Oct. 4 at 9 p.m.

Experience every jab, hook and knockout like never before. From UFC to boxing and beyond, Live! at the Battery Atlanta is the ultimate fight night destination. With screens covering every angle including a towering 32-footer every moment of the action is front and center. Visit this link for more information.

Mario Kart League at Battle & Brew

Monday, Oct. 6; 8:30-10 p.m.

Gamers are invited to drift, dodge and dominate the track as Mario Kart League Play comes to Battle & Brew. The six-week league features competitive racing, cold beer and bragging rights on the line. Teams of two compete every Monday night in fast-paced, structured match play on the Nintendo Switch. High-speed chaos will be on tap – and yes, even Mario Kart’s infamous blue shell that takes out the leader. More information can be found here.

Neopets Night at Battle & Brew

Sunday, Oct. 19; 5-9 p.m.

Battle & Brew will transform into a real-world corner of Neopia for an evening of nostalgic fun. Attendees can take part in quests, a costume contest, plushie raffles, a scavenger hunt and jelly-themed treats. Everyone will receive a virtual prize, and fans are invited to trade, sell or display their Neopets-themed art and collectibles. Cosplay is encouraged, as a little Neopian flair goes a long way. For more information, visit this link!

Slasher Camp: Halloween Part at Live! At The Battery Atlanta
Friday, Oct. 31; 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Adults are in for a night of pure terror during the Live! at Slasher Camp Halloween Party, presented by Blue Moon. Festivities include a costume contest with a cash prize, gruesome looks at different photo ops and themed cocktails to calm. A live DJ will spin sinister beats, and attendees are encouraged to come dressed to kill…if they dare. Doors open at 8 p.m. For more information, visit the website!

Coca-Cola Roxy Events:
Coca-Cola Roxy at The Battery Atlanta continues to bring fan-favorite performers throughout the month!

  • DJO
    Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m.
  • Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton

          Thursday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m.

  • Amine – Tour de Dance 2025 with Sango
    Friday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m.
  • Lil Tecca
    Saturday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m.
  • Bald Brothers: Kevonstage and Tony Baker
    Sunday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.
  • The Band CAMINO: The Never Always Tour with special guest almost Monday
    Friday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.
  • 2025 STAYC Tour [STAY TUNED] in Atlanta
    Sunday, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m.
  • Thundercat – North America 2025 Tour
    Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m.
  • Mudvayne: L.D. 50 25th Anniversary Tour
    Sunday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.
  • Magdalena Bay: Imaginal Mystery Tour
    Monday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m.
  • In This Moment: Black Mass Tour

          Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m.

  • Jesse McCartney

          Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m.

  • YES: The Fragile 2025 Tour

          Friday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m.

  • Halsey: Back to Badlands

           Sunday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m.

  • Doechii – Live from the Swamp Tour

          Monday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m.

  • Tye Tribbett
    Thursday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m.

An up-to-date list of restaurant and retailer happenings is available on The Battery Atlanta’s website. Details and hours of operation are subject to change.

INTO THE MEADOWS USHERS IN SEASONAL FLORAL WORKSHOPS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/24/25

In The Meadow Ushers in a Season of Floral Workshops

French Market Flowers has officially blossomed into In The Meadow, a new name that captures the studio’s lush, whimsical style and deep-rooted connection to the beauty of the seasons. Known for their farm-to-vase philosophy and storybook-inspired arrangements, the Glenwood Park team is celebrating autumn with a lineup of hands-on floral workshops that bring the meadow indoors.

From abundant autumn centerpieces to festive holiday arrangements, each evening includes a live design demonstration, guided hands-on instruction, and light refreshments from neighborhood favorites. Guests leave with new skills in floral design, a one-of-a-kind creation, and a deeper appreciation for the artistry of flowers.

Here’s the full lineup of workshops at In The Meadow this fall:

Harvest Bouquet Workshop- Friday, November 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. 


Celebrate the beauty of late fall at In The Meadow’s Harvest Bouquet Workshop on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. This immersive evening highlights autumnal stems in warm hues, teaching guests the skills needed to craft their own fall-inspired hand-tied bouquets. Participants will enjoy an intimate design demonstration before creating their own lush arrangements with personalized guidance from In The Meadow’s floral experts. Guests will also enjoy light refreshments from local neighborhood vendors. The Harvest Bouquet Workshop is $175 per person and includes all materials, instruction, and refreshments. Registration is available at https://inthemeadowdesigns.com/flower-class-sign-up/p/late-summer-floral-workshop-september-16-zc36y

Winter Centerpiece Floral Workshop- Friday, December 19, 2025, at 6 p.m. 


Just in time for the holidays, In The Meadow invites guests to its Winter Centerpiece Workshop on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 6 p.m. Featuring festive blooms, fragrant foliage, and seasonal textures, the hands-on class opens with a demonstration before guests dive into creating their own holiday centerpiece. Attendees will also gain expert tips on floral design and seasonal flower care. Light refreshments from neighborhood favorites will be served, making it a cozy, celebratory evening. The Winter Centerpiece Workshop is $175 per person and includes all materials, instruction, and refreshments. Registration is available at https://inthemeadowdesigns.com/flower-class-sign-up/p/december-21st-2023-winter-centerpiece-class

Private workshops are also available by calling 470-698-2145 or emailing events@inthemeadowdesigns.com. For more information, visit https://inthemeadowdesigns.com/. In The Meadow is located at 925 Garrett St. K, Atlanta, GA 30316. Follow along on Instagram at @inthemeadowdesignsatl. 

BRAND-NEW TOUR OF ELF THE MUSICAL TO SLEIGH THROUGH ATLANTA FROM DEC 16-21 AT THE FOX THEATRE

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/24/25

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 AT 10 A.M.


“★★★★! Elf The Musical is a Christmas Gift. My grinchiness vanished, to be replaced with a big wide grin…THIS SHOW IS REALLY ELFIN’ GOOD.” – Time Out New York

Crossroads Live North America and Temple Live North America, along with Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta, will bring jolly joy to the Fox Theatre when Elf the Musical arrives Dec. 16 – 21. Tickets will go on-sale Friday, Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at the Fox Theatre box office at 660 Peachtree Street NE, by visiting foxtheatre.org/elf or by calling 855-285-8499. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by contacting sales@foxtheatre.org.

Elf The Musicalwill play for a one-week limited engagement in Atlanta as part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2025/2026 season from Dec. 16 – 21. The performance schedule is as follows:

Tuesday – Thursday                       7:30 p.m.
Friday                                                8 p.m.
Saturday                                           2 p.m., 8 p.m.
Sunday                                              1 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life changes forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and, in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. This all-new tour is based on the acclaimed 2024 Broadway production, which was hailed by The New York Times, “The show has CRACKED THE CODE OF ALL-AGES COMEDY, the kind that will leave children and grown-ups equally helpless with laughter,” and celebrated by The New Yorker, “It’s enough to MAKE YOU BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS.” This modern-day holiday classic, says The Daily Beast, “is a gift for kids and adults, and a very ‘sparklejollytwinklejingley’ night out!”

Following two hugely successful seasons in London’s West End in 2022 and 2023, Elf The Musical returned to Broadway for the first time in over a decade in 2024, and spread holiday cheer to sold-out, record-breaking audiences once again. Over the course ofElf The Musical’s 8-week run, the show delighted over 94,000 guests and broke two Marquis Theatre Box Office Records.  

Elf The Musical features a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone, Smash, Boop! The Musical), with songs by Tony nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (The Prom, The Wedding Singer). The musical returned to Broadway in an acclaimed production directed by Philip Wm. McKinley (The Boy From Oz, Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark) and choreographed by Olivier and Drama Desk nominee Liam Steel (Company). Prior to that, this production was first staged at the Dominion Theatre in London’s West End and became the venue’s fastest-selling show in nearly a century, breaking its own box office records the following year at the same venue and becoming a firm holiday favorite for London audiences.

The Broadway production featured Set and Costume Design by multi-Olivier Award winner Tim Goodchild (Strangers on a Train, We Will Rock You, Royal Shakespeare Company), Lighting Design by Patrick Woodroffe (Bat Out of Hell, Mamma Mia! The Party), Co-Sound Design by Tony Award winner Gareth Owen (MJ the Musical, Hell’s Kitchen) and Peter Fitzgerald (KPOP, Stick Fly), Video Design by Ian William Galloway (The Audience, The Light Princess), and Hair and Wig Design by Sam Cox (Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club)Orchestrations are by Doug Besterman, Dance Arrangements are by David Chase, Vocal Arrangements are by Phil Reno, and Music Supervisionadditional Arrangements & Orchestrations are by Olivier Award winner Alan Williams (Sunset Boulevard, Evita), with Music Direction by Nate Patten.

Elf The Musicalwas produced on Broadway by Temple Live Entertainment North America and Crossroads Live North America. General Management was by Wagner Johnson ProductionsMark Kaufman served as Creative Consultant for Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures.

Elf The Musical is produced by special arrangement with MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL, New York, NY. www.mtishows.com

XFINITY MOVIE SERIES IS BACK AT THE BATTERY ATLANTA

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/24/25

he Battery Atlanta’s Annual Xfinity Movie Series Returns Beginning Oct. 3

Cobb County’s top entertainment spot invites families and friends to enjoy weekly movie screenings through Nov. 29

A seasonal favorite is back as The Battery Atlanta will again present its popular Xfinity Movie Series. From Oct. 3 – Nov. 29 at 7 p.m., guests can enjoy a lineup of family favorites and new releases, including How to Train Your Dragon (2025), Migration, Peter Pan (2003), Wicked, Field of Dreams, Jumanji (1995) and Rise of the Guardians. New this year, the series will feature deals from participating restaurants in The Battery Atlanta including Antico, Battle & Brew, Walk-On’s, Blue Moon, Yard House and Live! at The Battery Atlanta. Expect discounts on pizza, sliders, wraps, gaming, themed menus and to-go orders by mentioning the movie series at checkout. The Omni Hotel will set up a candy station to purchase treats and Delaware North will have a bar. For all showings, which are presented on the Plaza Green, attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair for a fun-filled night on the plaza.

WHAT: Xfinity Movie Series at The Battery Atlanta

Families and friends are invited to gather each weekend for outdoor movie showings under the stars

      • Friday, Oct. 3 – “How to Train Your Dragon (2025)”
        * 20% off purchase of a pizza and non-alcoholic drink at Antico
      • Friday, Oct. 10 – “Migration”
        *8% off all food and gaming at Battle & Brew
      • Friday, Oct. 17 – “Peter Pan (2003)”
        *50% off the Grown-Up Grilled Cheese or10% off entire purchase (dine-in or takeout) at Walk On’s
      • Friday, Oct. 24 – “Wicked”
        *Special themed menu at Blue Moon
      • Friday, Oct. 31 – “Megamind”
        *10% off all to-go orders at Yard House
      • Friday, Nov. 7 – “Field of Dreams”
        * 20% off purchase of a pizza and non-alcoholic drink at Antico
      • Friday, Nov. 14 – “Shrek the Third”
        *BOGO 50% off Cheeseburger Sliders or Buffalo Chicken Wraps at Walk On’s
      • Friday, Nov. 21 – “Jumanji (1995)”
        *15% off the tab before 7 p.m. at Live! at The Battery Atlanta
      • Saturday, Nov. 29 – “Rise of the Guardians” (following Tree Lighting)

WHEN: Every Friday Night from Oct. 3 – Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 29
7 p.m.


WHERE: The Battery Atlanta

Plaza Green

800 Battery Ave SE

Atlanta, GA 30339                          

MORE INFO: This event is FREE to attend. While The Battery Atlanta does not allow coolers, outside alcohol or glass containers, guests are encouraged to grab to-go food and drinks from The Battery Atlanta restaurants to enjoy on the plaza!

SHAKY KNEES 2025 DAY 3: WE’RE NIRVANA

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/22/25

Photo: Pooneh Ghana, Shaky Knees

Now that Shaky Knees day three has wrapped, it’s time to reminisce about our favorite moments from the final day of the festival. Our legs hurt, we’ve walked over 13,000 steps each day, and all of it was totally worth it. From seeing Weird Al for the first time to taking a trip down memory lane with Devo, we ended Shaky Knees 2025 on a high note.

I want to go straight for the jugular today and hit it off with my favorite performance of the day, Weird Al! I didn’t ever think I would be saying that but, he really is animated and puts on a great show. It has you rolling laughing! My friend even cried a little he was thought it was so funny. He started out with We’re Nirvana (Smells Like Teen Spirit) and dressed like Kurt Kobain in the original video, and we found out online that he used the same set, janitor, and extras. He then moved on to a Devo parody, literally wearing the same outfit that Devo, who played right before him wore!

After that, Weird Al did a compilation singing everything from Eat It (Beat It), Like a Surgeon (Like a Virgin), and so many more all rolled together. Moving on to White & Nerdy riding a segway on the stage to Amish Paradise (Gangstas Paradise). Finally, doing a whole ending about Star Wars, the Yoda song, and the oddest set of mixed together chanting I have ever heard. I can’t imagine getting everyone in sync acapella on this song!

Best of the rest, included getting to hear Devo sing Whip It live. We loved watching all of their really funny graphic like a donut and a french fry. Plus, they work their iconic red hats. They threw some out into the audience, but I was too far back. The Stereophonics did their main song, Dakota and it was fun to hear it live. We caught Vampire Weekend and my friend exclaimed, “They sound like the Jonas Brothers.” Do they? I’ve never heard the Jonas Brothers. As we walked out, a couple was getting married on stage of the Lucy Dacus show. I’ve never seen anything like that before, so we stopped and watched!

Oops, I did it again. Our ride was leaving before Blink 182, so we didn’t stay. How much did we miss?

With Shaky Knees in the rear view, my favorite performances in this order included Deftones at the top. Then Cage the Elephant came in second for me. Then, rounding out the top three is Cage the Elephant. What was yours?

FELLY COMING TO ATLANTA’S TERMINAL WEST ON OCT 9

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/22/25

SHARES STANDOUT RECORD AMBROXYDE (LP)

OUT NOW  

HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF THIS SEPTEMBER

“He bounces between soft folk and rugged southern rock. Today, he’s shared another single called “Wildfire” that (ironically) feels perfect to blare outside in the blossoming weather.” 

Stereogum on “Wildfire”

“An elevation of FELLY’s jangle-pop directive, refining his already dream-seeped atmospheres with a buoyant rhythm section and a bed of delicate vocal melodies.”

Paste Magazine on ” High On You”

“There’s a quiet kind of magic to Felly’s “Ambroxyde” – a dreamy, gentle indie folk meditation that stirs the soul in ways I still can’t quite articulate.”

Atwood Magazine on “Ambroxyde”

“Ambroxyde” drips like incense smoke—slow, heady, and intoxicating. It’s a genre-blurring haze of psychedelia, R&B, and coastal cool, delivered with lyrical mystique.”

Glasse Factory on “High On You”

“Felly has continued to step into different comfort zones…and comes full circle as a stronger lyricist and storyteller.”

American Songwriter

“Felly is back to his independent roots”

Beats Per Minute

“[Felly’s] gathered a growing fan base along the way, with his laid-back demeanor and experimental approach”

Grammy.com

Connecticut-born, Los Angeles-based artist Felly is back today with the release of his standout record, Ambroxyde (LP). Produced alongside Grammy-nominated and Mercury Prize-winning producer Gianluca Buccellati (Lana Del Rey, Arlo Parks, The Marias), the album was created across a range of remote and inspiring locations—from the northernmost tip of Iceland to the sun-drenched Greek island of Hydra, to Tornillo, Texas. 

Across its 12 distinct tracks, Ambroxyde (LP) marks a bold new chapter for the ever-evolving artist. With Ambroxyde (LP), Felly dives deeper than he ever has. He made his name as a rapper and producer, but on the album, Felly taps into the indie and alternative music that has always soundtracked his life. This isn’t Felly 2.0 – it’s Felly as he has always been, removed from all expectation. “This is the album I’ve always wanted to make,” he says. 

Last week, Felly shared the latest tease of the record with the lilting “Route 44,” a pure love song. Watch HERE

Ambroxyde (LP) Tracklisting

Spinning Around

Black Shoes

Shoes in a Glasshouse

High on You

Route 44

Emmy

Wildfire

Let me down easy

Marigold

Ambroxyde

Song for the Crows

Cool River

Flóki Studios sits at the northernmost point of Iceland on a sliver of land abetted on both sides by water. On lucky nights, that water reflects the enchanting Aurora Borealis. Those lights drew Christian Robert Felner, BKA Felly, to Flóki, where he recorded part of his striking new album, Ambroxyde (LP). The title refers to a synthetic molecule found in perfume and the scent memories that carry us from one stage of life into the next.“ Ambroxyde (LP) is the start of something new being born,” Felly says. 

To make Ambroxyde (LP), Felly chased inspiration outside of his familiar Los Angeles. Accompanied by producer Gianluca Buccellati, he traveled to remote parts of California and far-flung parts of the world. “Luca approaches production holistically. He’ll pick up a project and work with the artist for a long time,” Felly says. In this case, the duo spent over a year on the road together between Felly’s tour dates. “We went to Iceland first where we were really far from the rest of the world and could really tune out any type of influence.” They wrote “Wildfire” inspired in part by the remote, natural beauty of their surroundings. Its chorus  blows in like an unanticipated gale-force wind as Felly sings: “Come around like a wildfire/ When my wells run dry/ You fill my desire/ And make it all feel alright.” 

Beyond Iceland, they wrote and recorded on the Greek island of Hydra, where cars have been banned since the 1950s and Felly could record at all hours of the night surrounded by crystalline Mediterranean water. There’s a hazy road narrative to be found on Ambroxyde (LP), heard especially on songs like “High on You” and “Route 44,” wherein whole passing days are distilled into a single detail. Felly wrapped the Ambroxyde (LP) at the storied Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, TX, alongside a group of eleven musicians, ten of whom he’s worked with on past tours and records. This tightknit group of longtime collaborators weaved the disparate threads of Ambroxyde (LP) together over the course of two weeks. “I pieced this record together over a year or so writing almost entirely just me and the guitar. It’s my first proper ‘studio’ album which is crazy to think about – First time you can hear all my friends actually playing with me.” Though the pieces of Ambroxyde (LP) were recorded across long distances, they converged in post-production. Each song on the album combines takes from the various studios Felly and Buccellati frequented over a transformative year. “As we pieced these songs together, we tried to catch the soul of different places we’d been. On a single song we might take the Greece drums, the Iceland vocals, and the guitars from Sonic Ranch,” Felly says.

That patchwork process contributes to the textural, sensory experience of the album. When Felly talks about Ambroxyde (LP), he tends to speak visually, using words like “dark indigo purple, northern sky at night, sunset” to describe it.
While Ambroxyde (LP) might mark a departure for Felly, he is still operating on a continuum. “This album might put people off who maybe hold me to a certain version of myself. “I’ve got to be honest with where I am, and who I am,” he reflects. That message of preserving authenticity resounds on “Black Shoes,” which has been sitting in Felly’s audio notes for years “just waiting for some context.” That context took time and experience to reveal itself. “I wrote that song when I was feeling wrapped up in a situation that didn’t feel right to me anymore,” he says. “It’s always nice when something you think is dead pokes its head up and takes in the light.” Like that song, this album didn’t emerge from the ether; it is in conversation with past iterations of an artist in a constant state of becoming. “It’s about coming into your being,” Felly says. With Ambroxyde (LP), Felly is closer to his truest self than he’s ever been as he continues to create authentically over vast physical and emotional distances. 

Felly will celebrate the release of the new record on the road this fall! The ‘For The Crows’ tour kicks off September 23rd in Louisville, KY, and will see stops in New York, Boston, Chicago, Nashville, Austin, Los Angeles, Seattle, and more! See below for full list of tour dates and find tickets HERE.

Felly – For The Crows Tour Dates

7/1 – Nantucket, MA – Chicken Box 

7/2 – Nantucket, MA – Chicken Box 

9/23 – Louisville, KY – Headliners

9/24 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi Fi

9/26 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg 

9/27 – Boston, MA – Sinclair 

9/28 – Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry 

9/30 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird 

10/1 – Columbus, OH – Ace of Cups 

10/3 – Detroit, MI – Loving Touch 

10/4 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall 

10/7 – Nashville, TN – Basement East 

10/9 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West 

10/10 – Birmingham, AL – Saturn 

10/14 – Dallas, TX – Deep Ellum 

10/15 – Austin, TX – Antones 

10/17 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom 

10/23 – Los Angeles, CA – Echo 

10/25 – San Diego, CA – Music Box 

10/29 – Santa Barbara, CA – SoHo

10/30 – Santa Cruz, CA – Moes 

11/1 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent 

11/2 – Reno, NV – Cypress 

11/4 – Portland, OR – Holocene 

11/5 – Seattle, WA – Madame Lous 

11/7 – Vancouver, BC – The Pearl 

11/8 – Bellingham, WA – Wild Buffalo

11/11 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club 

11/12 – Salt Lake City, UT – Soundwell 

11/13 – Fort Collins, CO – Aggie

11/14 – Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre