Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
GAY & LESBIAN ATLANTA
Atlanta - or 'Hotlanta' as some might call it - is one of the few places in Georgia
with a noticeable and active gay and lesbian population. Midtown is the center of
gay life; the epicenter is around Piedmont Park and the intersection of 10th St and
Piedmont Ave, try Blake's (
Click here
)
. The town of Decatur, east of downtown At-
lanta, has a significant lesbian community. For news and information, grab a copy
of David Atlanta(
www.davidatlanta.com
)
; also check out
www.gayatlanta.com
.
Atlanta Pride Festival (
Click here
)
is a massive annual celebration of the city's
gay and lesbian community. Held in October in and around Piedmont Park.
Entertainment
Atlanta has big-city nightlife with lots of live music and cultural events. For listings,
ory of local venues and links to online ticketing. Smartphone addicts should check into
the
Bandsintown
app. It's especially useful in big-city America.
Theater
Woodruff Arts Center
ARTS CENTER
(
www.woodruffcenter.org
;
1280 Peachtree St NE, at 15th St)
An arts campus hosting the High
Museum, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Alliance Theatre.
Fox Theatre
THEATER
( 855-285-8499;
www.foxtheatre.org
; 660 Peachtree St NE; box office 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, to
3pm Sat)
A spectacular 1929 movie palace with fanciful Moorish and Egyptian designs. It
hosts Broadway shows and concerts in an auditorium holding more than 4500 people.
14th Street Playhouse
THEATRE
( 404-733-5000;
www.14thstplayhouse.org
; 173 14th St NE; admission from $25)
If you crave a
night at the Theatre, head here for professional productions of mainstream, and some
avant-garde, plays and musical theatre.
7 Stages
THEATRE
