Moving the Shaky Knees Music Festival from Central Park in the spring to Piedmont Park in the fall went as smoothly as could be expected. Shaky Knees held its annual festival from Sept. 19 to 21 at Piedmont Park. Reading messages on Next Door and other social media apps, the level of outrage was minimal. […]
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Two Atlanta mayors on the city’s legacy for civil rights and music
Live Nation Atlanta kicked off its first Legacy Lunch on Feb. 5 at its relatively new headquarters in the Atlanta Dairies complex on North Avenue. The guests were two former mayors of Atlanta — Andrew Young and Bill Campbell. Peter Conlon, chairman of Live Nation Georgia – U.S. Concerts, moderated a conversation between both former […]
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Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival emerging as a regional marvel
The City of Brookhaven has found that putting on a free festival is a great way to market itself.
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Live Nation failed minority hiring requirements at Chastain Park: ATL audit
Live Nation has not met its minority participation requirements for Chastain Park Amphitheater. In addition, the company has not submitted reports of minority participation at either Chastain or Lakewood Fairgrounds, the two amphitheaters it has under lease agreement with Atlanta, according to a new city audit.
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Music Midtown is an urban balancing act
The hosting of Music Midtown in Piedmont Park continues its delicate balance of having an incredible outdoor musical festival in the midst of densely populated neighborhoods inconvenienced by its impact before, during and after the two-day weekend.
The 2018 Music Midtown was no different.
