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KING PRESS ON TOUR AT BUCKHEAD THEATRE 10/26

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/1/25

New York City’s King Princess – the project of Brooklyn-based vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer and actor Mikaela Straus – recently released her triumphant third record Girl Violence. In celebration of the album’s release, she is headed on a headline tour and will make a stop in Atlanta, GA to play Buckhead Theatre on 10/26

There is truly no one like King Princess – with over one billion streams across platforms, a string of global certifications, collaborations with the likes of Fiona Apple, Florence Welch, Aaron Dessner, Mark Ronson, and Father John Misty, performances on Saturday Night Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and NPR Tiny Desk, tours with The Strokes, Florence + The Machine, and Kacey Musgraves, fashion campaigns for Gucci and Calvin Klein, and a constant champion of LGBTQ+ visibility…King Princess is a singular artist that is ready for her big return.

Girl Violence was announced earlier this Summer with a performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and King Princess recently sat down with The New Yorker to discuss the new record. 

The album also comes in the midst of Straus’ television debut, as she stars in the recent season of Nine Perfect Strangers on Hulu, alongside Nicole Kidman, with her film debut to come later this year with Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in Song Sung Blue. 

Let me know if you’d like to discuss preview or live coverage around this show, would love to set something up! 

“[King Princess’] striking third album, “Girl Violence”—her best yet—which cements her status not only as a virtuosic provocateur but as a generational talent.” – The New Yorker

“Like the best of her past work, the resulting songs, including the raw kiss-off “Cry Cry Cry,” feel as heart-wrenching as they do anthemic.” – The New York Times

“King Princess is back and better than ever.” – Billboard 

“a winsome ’80s pop pastiche, brimming with effervescent production flourishes and topped off with an ultra-catchy hook” – Stereogum

“At 26 years old, Straus is at her best yet just barely getting started…[a] one-of-one rock-star” – Paste

“a work of art” – SPIN

HALLOWEEN 2025

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/1/25

Everything Halloween 2025

Atlanta’s Largest Halloween Parties Set to Haunt the City

Atlanta is gearing up to become the Halloween headquarters of the Southeast with a series of can’t-miss parties offering the ultimate celebration for the most thrilling weekends of the year. With a multitude of bars, clubs, and restaurants participating, attendees can expect an unparalleled experience of amazing costumes, spine-tingling music, and ghoulishly good times.

Organizers have curated a list of five fantastic Halloween parties that are the only events you need to be at this year. Each party promises a unique atmosphere, but all share the common goal of delivering a hauntingly good time for everyone. Events will take place in Midtown, Virginia Highland & Buckhead for revelers looking to celebrate Halloween in style.

Tickets are on sale now and are expected to sell out quickly. Partygoers are encouraged to secure their tickets in advance to ensure entry to Atlanta’s most anticipated Halloween festivities.

Midtown Halloween Block Party
Atlanta’s Largest Halloween Block Party to Take Over Midtown. Atlanta’s most anticipated Halloween event is set to transform the heart of the city into a massive celebration one week early.

  • Date & Time: Saturday, October 25th (6:00 PM – 2:00 AM)
  • Registration Location:: Politan Row at Colony Square – 1197 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30361

Tickets & Information: https://www.bigtickets.com/e/abt/Midtown-Halloween-Block-Party-2025/?referral=PR

Halloween in the Highland
Atlanta’s legendary Halloween event is back and set to be the city’s single most essential Halloween celebration taking over the Virginia Highland entertainment district.

  • Date & Time: Friday, October 31st (6:00 PM – 2:00 AM)
  • Registration Location: 841 North Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Tickets & Information: https://www.bigtickets.com/e/abt/halloween-in-the-highlands-2025/?referral=PR

Buckhead Creepy Crawl
Get ready to join thousands of revelers for the ultimate Halloween celebration as it takes over the city’s most vibrant entertainment area in Atlanta.

  • Date & Time:Friday, October 31st (7:00 PM – 2:00 AM)
  • Registration Location: BarSouth Buckhead – 3223 Cains Hill Pl NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

Tickets & Information: https://www.bigtickets.com/e/abt/buckhead-creepy-crawl-halloween-2025/?referral=PR

The Great Midtown Scare Block Party
Get ready for a night of spine-tingling thrills, eerie chills, and nonstop revelry at Atlanta’s Largest Halloween Party!!

  • Date & Time: Friday, October 31st (7:00 PM – 2:00 AM)
  • Registration Location: Wicked Wolf – 1080 Peachtree St NE #7 Atlanta, GA 30309

Tickets & Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-great-midtown-scare-block-party-tickets-1588172419459

Atlanta Day of the Dead Pub Crawl
Get ready to celebrate with a fiesta like no other! Attendees will embark on a spirited journey through some of Atlanta’s best bars & clubs, honoring the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos.

  • Date & Time: Saturday, November 1st (6:00 PM – 2:00 AM)
  • Registration Location: Politan Row at Colony Square – 1197 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30361

Tickets & Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atlanta-day-of-the-dead-pub-crawl-tickets-1610635166139

Sat., Oct. 25, noon-1:30pm – Scream Queens Halloween Drag Brunch at AtriumGuests are invited to Atrium for a brunch filled with chills, thrills and fierce performances starring Arianna Paris, Michael Doi, Tuesday Dickerson and special guest Nad Angelica. The brunch menu can be seen here, and tickets are available here.

Thurs., Oct. 31, 7-10pm – Gatsby at The Southern Gentleman Halloween SoiréeGuests are invited to step into Roaring ’20s glamour at Gatsby this Halloween. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best Gatsby-inspired look – pearls, fringe, feathers, tuxes, masks – for a shot at Best Themed Costume. Reservations are available here.

Fri., Oct. 31, 6-11:30pm – Spirits in the Sky: Halloween Party at St. JulepThis Halloween, take the party sky-high at St. Julep Rooftop Bar atop the Kimpton Sylvan Hotel in Buckhead. Expect spooky cocktails, killer music and Atlanta’s best skyline views while guests dance all night to DJ-spun tunes, sip seasonal cocktails crafted with a Halloween twist, and enter a Costume Contest for a chance to win complimentary cocktails and a one-night stay at The Kimpton Sylvan Hotel (terms & conditions apply). Entry is free, and guests can RSVP here.

Thurs., Oct. 31, 8-11pm – Gypsy Kitchen’s Halloween Party: Wickedly Chic MasqueradeGypsy Kitchen will become the stage for a wickedly chic masquerade with velvet corners, rooftop views and a DJ fueling the night. Guests are invited to come in their most stylish disguise for a chance to win Best Mask, then stay for enchantment, escape and revelry under the stars. Reservations are available here.

Mon., Oct. 27-Thurs., Oct. 30, 7-8:30pm – Halloween Pasta Making Classes at Bellina Alimentari

Bellina Alimentari invites guests to celebrate the spooky season with their Halloween Week Pasta Making Classes starting Monday, Oct. 27 and going through Thursday, Oct. 30. Following the 60-minute instructor-led class, participants will enjoy a small tasting of the handmade pasta made at Bellina every day and take home their creation. Tickets are $55 per person and costumes are encouraged. Please see here to register.

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Sat., Nov. 1, 11am-5pm – Trick or Treat on The Roof at Ponce City Market

The Roof at Ponce City Market invites guests to bring the whole family for a day of sweet fun, games and treats. Kids of all ages are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes and enjoy a festive afternoon high above Atlanta. What’s in store:

  • Trick-or-treat stations with plenty of candy
  • Classic boardwalk games and rides for the whole family
  • A family costume parade with prizes for the most creative looks

See here to purchase tickets.

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Sat., Nov. 1, 8pm-Midnight – Afterglow Halloween Event on The Roof at Ponce City MarketThe Roof invites guests to enjoy an exclusive 21+ Halloween bash featuring a live DJ, a costume contest with $1000 in cash prizes (winner announced at 11pm), rooftop cocktails with a haunting twist and more. Dress to impress—or haunt—and get ready to dance under the stars at Atlanta’s most elevated Halloween celebration. See here to purchase tickets.

Boone’s Swings into Spooky Season with a Halloween Patio Party

Boone’s is serving up a spooktacular good time this Halloween season with festivities for the whole family. On Thursday, October 23, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Buckhead favorite transforms into the ultimate haunted hangout. Guests can sip creepy-crafted cocktails, snack on Southern-inspired bites, and soak in scenic views of the Bobby Jones Golf Course while cozying up to the fire pits on the expansive patio. The night heats up with beats from DJ Grace Lamour and a costume contest—with a golf gift basket worth $200 up for grabs for the best-dressed ghoul. Continuing the fun the following week on Halloween night, Friday, October 31, Boone’s is bringing the magic to the Yates putting course with a family-friendly trunk or treat from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Little ghosts and goblins can show off their costumes, practice their putts, and load up on sweets from decked-out golf carts to kick off the evening. This Halloween, Boone’s is where tricks, treats, and tee times collide. Boone’s is located at Bobby Jones Golf Course at 2205 Northside Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. For more information, visit boonesatl.com and stay connected on Instagram and Facebook @boonesatl.

Scare Up Some Fun at TWO’s 6th Annual Barre, Brunch, and Boos! 

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, TWO urban licks and Barre3 are teaming up once again to treat fitness and foodie fanatics to a wickedly good time during the 6th Annual Barre, Brunch, and Boos. Conveniently located on the Atlanta BeltLine with a hauntingly beautiful skyline view, guests will kick things off at 9:45 a.m. with a 45-minute, spellbinding sweat session led by Barre3 Buckhead. Open to all levels, the class uses a mix of large, small, and ghostly-good movements to strengthen and tone while centering body and mind. Attendees should bring their favorite yoga mat, towel, water bottle and, of course, their ghoul-friends. After class, adults 21+ can lift their spirits with a complimentary Bloody Mary or mimosa, followed by 10% off brunch. Bonus: Free parking. No tricks, just treats. Tickets are $20 per person or $15 for Barre3 members. Space is limited. TWO urban licks is located in the Old Fourth Ward at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30306. Reserve a spot here or visit twourbanlicks.com or call 404.522.4622. Stay connected on Twitter at @2urbanlicks, Instagram at @TwoUrbanLicks, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TwoUrbanLicks. 

Spirits Rise at Vesper This Halloween Weekend

Spooky season descends on Vesper, and this year, the BeltLine favorite is stretching the sinister soiree all weekend long. The festivities kick off on Halloween night, Friday, October 31, 2025, where guests are summoned to arrive dressed to kill for a one-night-only costume contest with wicked prizes and boozy surprise treats. Hang among the spirits and sip on dangerously delicious cocktails crafted just for the occasion, then keep the celebration going as Día de los Muertos creeps in on Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2. With eerie sips like the Grateful Dead, themed treats, and a rock mix soundtrack fueling the revelry, the weekend promises haunting indulgence in every shadow-draped corner of the Glenwood Park gem, where mischief and mayhem await. Vesper is located on the Atlanta BeltLine in Glenwood Park at 924 Garrett St. Suite D, Atlanta, GA 30316. For more information, visit www.vesperatl.com or call 404.343.1174. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @vesperatl. 

Frights, Feasts and Family Fun As Amore e Amore’s Nightmare on Highland Returns

The countdown to Halloween is officially on at Amore e Amore, and this year, it’s creeping in earlier than ever. Running through the entire month of October, the beloved ristorante has once again transformed into a haunted hideaway for its annual Halloween-themed pop-up, A Nightmare on Highland, complete with eerie décor around every corner, spine-tingling treats, specialty cocktails, and sinfully delicious Italian fare crafted by Professor Giovanni himself. Throughout the season, guests can reserve a table Tuesday through Sunday to dine among ghosts, ghouls, and over-the-top Halloween décor. The month-long spectacle builds to two back-to-back weekends designed for every kind of reveler—whether it’s little goblins on the hunt for candy or grown-ups looking to toast the witching hour with cocktails and costumes. On Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26, family-friendly festivities kick off at 4 p.m. Kids 12 and under are invited to show off their most hair-raising looks in a festive costume contest while digging into a spooktacular kids’ menu, priced at $29.95 per child. Little ghouls and goblins can enjoy pizza bites and meatballs, along with child-sized portions of fan-favorites like cheese ravioli, fettuccine alfredo, and spaghetti and meatballs. Then, as the moon rises on Halloween night, it’s time for adults to raise spirits. On Friday, October 31, 2025, revelers 21 and up are summoned for a devilishly indulgent, adults-only evening. Guests can enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu for $125 per person, plus alcohol, tax, and gratuity, with seatings between 8 and 8:45 p.m. The night promises bone-chilling cocktails, a spellbinding set from a live DJ, a roaming magician, and a high-stakes costume contest brimming with prizes, praise, and plenty of boos and booze right up to the witching hour. For more information or to make a reservation for A Nightmare on Highland, visit www.amoreeamore.com or call 404-600-2176. Amore e Amore is conveniently located at 467 N Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @eatamoreatl.

Pumpkins, Pints & Barbecue Bites at Sweet Auburn BBQ

Sweet Auburn Barbecue is brewing up two nights of spooky fun with its annual Pumpkins & Pints costume and pumpkin carving parties, happening at both locations—Atlanta on Thursday, October 23, 2025, and McDonough on Tuesday, October 28, 2025—with sessions at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. For $15, guests can snag a pumpkin, carving kit, and their pick of potion before diving into an evening of frightful festivities. Between carving and costume strutting for a spook-tacular $50 gift card prize, partygoers can sip on chillingly good seasonal sips like the Caramel Apple Margarita, Witches Be Tripping, and Pumpkin Crème Brûlée Spice Martini, while horror classics flicker on the big screen. To top it all off, a Tarot card reader will be on-site with fortunes ready to be told for an additional cost—only for those brave enough to peek into the unknown. After all, what’s a party without a little magic, a few chills, and plenty of barbecue? Tickets are available at Sweet Auburn BBQ’s website, and space is limited. Sweet Auburn Barbecue is open seven days a week and located at 656 N. Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, and 1828 Jonesboro Rd., McDonough, GA, 30252. For more information, visit www.sweetauburnbbq.com or call 678-515-3550. Stay connected on Instagram and Facebook at @sweetauburnbbq. 

Halloween Comes Alive At Tio Lucho’s With Tricks, Treats and Tio’s Eats 

Halloween in Atlanta is stacked with parties, but Tio Lucho’s isn’t one to blend into the crowd. On Friday, October 31, James Beard Award-nominated Chef Arnaldo Castillo turns his Poncey-Highland restaurant into a full-throttle celebration, marrying his culinary point of view with the electric energy of the holiday. Tricks, Treats and Tio’s Eats will carry the neighborhood from daylight to last call, with beats, bites, and plenty of surprises along the way. It also happens to be Chef Castillo’s birthday, and the city is invited to join the toast. The lineup is as dynamic as the food. Presented by Caravedo Pisco, a DJ takes over the dining room from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m., building momentum as the day turns into night. The restaurant itself will be reimagined for the occasion: the bar cleared for dancing, tables and benches pulled to the edges for gathering, and service designed for easy access. As the evening unfolds, fire dancers will ignite the crowd, and a costume contest will up the ante with prizes for best overall, funniest, and scariest looks. Late-night hunger will be rewarded with Chef Castillo’s version of party fuel. Think skewers of chicken and steak anticuchos hot off the grill, cachanga fry bread, and much more. Behind the bar, the mood stays sharp and spirited with martinis, Old Fashioneds, whiskey sours, Caravedo Pisco sours, margaritas, daiquiris, Paper Planes, Naked and Famous, and a Pisco punch feature. For those leaning into mischief, a cheeky “dirty” shot list and complimentary jello shots seal the deal. Tricks, Treats and Tio’s Eats is free to attend. For more information, call (404) 343-0278 or visit www.tioluchos.com. Tio Lucho’s is located in Atlanta’s Poncey-Highland neighborhood at 675 N. Highland Ave. NE #6000. Stay connected on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tioluchosatl and Instagram at @tioluchos.

Ditch the Booze for Boos This Halloween with Nine Dot

Nine Dot is making it easy to enjoy the buzz without the frightful hangover this spooky season. With wickedly delicious cannabis beverages made for relaxing into fall, Nine Dot’s tropical punch coolers bring a special treat this Halloween, proving that boos go better without the booze. Perfect for sipping at home with a scary movie on the screen or haunting the night away with friends, these flavor-packed, non-alcoholic beverages deliver a smooth, social buzz in every can. Available in a low-dose 3mg option for the cannabis curious or a high-dose 10mg option for seasoned sippers, the Atlanta-born beverages are the ideal sip for spooky season. Nine Dot products are available online at www.DrinkNine.com and at select Atlanta-area locations, including Coastal Green Wellness in Decatur, West End Joint at Lee + White, Hop City at Krog Street Market, Kea Beverages, Home Grown, and more. For more information on Nine Dot, its product offerings, and where to find them, visit www.DrinkNine.com. Follow along on Instagram and TikTok at @DrinkNineDot. Nine Dot Cannabis Beverages are made in Atlanta, Georgia.

Creep it Real and Relaxed this Halloween, with The Georgia Hemp Company

Balance the fun and frightful moments this spooky season with relaxing essentials from The Georgia Hemp Company. With curated favorites put together by the brand’s expert team, consider their “Boo! Bundle” the ultimate adult trick-or-treat basket. Featuring a four-pack of infused beverages, 10-pack of gummies, vape, and free CBD joint, the bundle is perfect for indulging in a bit of self-care or treating a friend. For those looking to create their own fun this Halloween, The Georgia Hemp Company is also stocked with oils for recovery, beverages for sharing with the neighbors on Halloween night, delicious gummies for enjoying with a hilariously frightful movie, and more. Shop online or at one of The Georgia Hemp Company’s locations in the greater Atlanta area, including Abernathy, Decatur, Woodstock, Duluth, and Kennesaw. For more information on The Georgia Hemp Company and its product offerings, visit www.thegeorgiahempcompany.com. Follow The Georgia Hemp Company on Instagram and X at @theGAHempCo. 

SHREK BURLESQUE & BINGO NIGHT AT ATLANTUCKY BREWING

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/1/25

Friday, October 10th @ Atlantucky Brewing

GET OGRE IT! A Shrek Burlesque Spectacular Brings Fairy Tale Fantasy to the Stage

What happens when swamp sass meets sultry sparkle? Get ready to find out, because “SHREKXUAL: Burlesque and Blingo” is crashing the stage with glitter, green, and a whole lot of gumption!

Inspired by the beloved ogre and his band of fairytale misfits, this one-of-a-kind burlesque parody pays homage to the iconic characters of the Shrek universe — but with a whole new layer of leather, lace, and irreverent humor. Performers and producers have taken previous iterations of this production across the country to sold out venues! From Orlando Fringe Festival to Virginia, this show is a giggle-fest in all it’s glory!

The cast and crew take everything you thought you knew about the swamp and turn it into a glittering, body-positive, bawdy celebration of love, layers, and letting your freak flag fly.

Details:

📍 Venue: Atlantucky Brewing, 170 Northside Dr SW suite 96, Atlanta, GA 30313
📅 Dates: One night only, October 10th
🕗 Showtime: 8:30 PM doors, 9:30 PM show start
🎟️ Tickets: Thehellhotel.com

This is a 18+ event. Costumes, cheers, and uninhibited laughter encouraged.

“This sh*t isn’t Shakespeare. It’s fun, it’s meant to celebrate our performers and our nostalgia” says Cherry Bonbon, creator and co-producer of the show. “This production is about parody, but it’s also about celebrating yourself, and embracing your inner ogre in a harsh world where fairytale endings are all that’s shown on social media..”

The cast for this show includes Andy Laine as the tit-ular Shrek and Donkey, Cherry Bonbon as Fiona and Lord Farquaad, Mae B. Smitten as Gingy and Dragon, Tiffany Problem as our stunning stage hand and The Jessica Nova, Atlanta native, as the bubbly and all-powerful Fairy Godmother and….perhaps a secret second storybook character.

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”

– BET

“‘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 Loe, David Perdue, Jay 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 Supervision, additional 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 Productions. Mark 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