Atlanta on a Dime

stations througho Seperate challenge those who want to their own backyard ut Piedm s will be do the Ch or home. ont onl alle Park. ine for nges in Friday, September 11 & O FERNBANK MUSEUM 767 Clifton Rd. 404.929.6300 Fernbankmuseum.org ctober 9

K EVE now NTS of a l HAPPE ow cost NING event FO hap R S pen MALL ing? Ev By Marci Miller CHANGE IN ATLANTA ent@AtlantaOnADime.com September 25-27; October 2-4 TASTE OF THE FAIR Marietta, G Jim R. Miller Park lot on Callaway Rd. 770.423.1330; Northgeorgiastatefair.co A m Fernbank’spopularadults-onlyprogram, FernbankAfter Dark, is back. Offered the 2ndFridayofeachmonth, FernbankAfter Dark offers a varietyofunique and physi2020/21 Season Announced SCHWARTZ CENTER FOR ARTS Emory University; 1700 N. Decatur Rd. Schwartz.emory.edu 404.727.5050 eSchwartzCenterforPerformingArts at Emory University has adjusted the fall concerts ofits 2020–2021 Candler Concert Series to launch virtually in September, with the hope to return to live performances in January2021. Due to some previously announced artistsbeingunabletoappear,thefallconcertcalendarhasbeenrevisedtoincludea r escheduledperformancebyJaneBunnett and Maquequeand anewperformance by JunctionTrio–withcriticallyacclaimedpianistandcomposerConradTaojoiningviolinist Stefan Jackiw and cellist Jay Campbell. e series will also feature ird Coast Percussion performing Perpetulum by Philip Glass; however, Glass’s appearancewillberescheduledtoafuture date. Spring 2021 concerts remain as scheduled,butaresubjecttochangebased on guidance from Emory Univer sity and public health officials. All virtual concerts are presented online at schwartz.emory.edu/virtual-stage. All in-person concerts are presented in the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. TicketsareavailablethroughtheSchwartz Center Box Office, on their website or by calling 404.727.5050 Monday–ursday, noon–6 p.m. September 1 - 30 THE GREAT DOG CHALLENGE Piedmont Park or at Home Thegreatdogchallenge.com Challenge is a social distanced event in Piedmont P ark or in your own backyard duringthe entire monthofSeptember for humans and their dogs. Enjoy a field day withchallengesforyou,yourpupandyour familytocompeteagainstotherAtlantans. Take on e Great Dog Challenge: Be silly, playful and creative while you competewithotherAtlantans.Jointogetheras a team with your dog and take on the Challenge. Choose the Challenge version that works for you. Its free to participate. Each Challenge version qualifies you for prize s to be the Atlanta Top Dogs. Prizes include 100’s of dollars in Amazon gift cards and dog monthly treat boxes and local business give aways. ePiedmontParkChallengeisavailable on their website revealing the Challenge Taste ofthe Fair, is a drive through fair food event to benefit MUST Ministries. Featuringallofyourfavoritefairfoods, including corn dogs, caramel apples, pizza, cottoncandy,Polishsausage,funnelcakes, turkeylegs, deep fried Oreos, and more. Participants enter the one-way fair food route and decide ifthey would like to do walk-up or in-car service. Admission and parking is free. List of vendors available online. Cannedgoodswillbeco llectedfor benefit. Each person that donates 7 nonperishable can goods will receive a free tickettothe2021 NorthGeorgiaStateFair. callydistancedafter-hoursexperiencesfor grown-ups, including outdoo r explorations in WildWoods, museum exhibits, livemusic, bars, tapasmenus, andspecial, themed science programs. Exclusivelyfor ages 21+, Fernbank After Dark is a safe and ideal event for date night, a safe way to enjoyanightoutwithfriends, oraspecialexperienceforfirst-timevisitors.Each month’sthemeiscenteredaroundadifferent area of science, with tailored and unique programming that is interactive and fun. Get tickets at FernbankMuseum.org/AfterD ark. RECEIVE UPDATED EVENTS WEEKLY. SIGN UP BY EMAILING SUBSCRIPTIONS@ATLANTAONADIME.COM ENTER ON THE SUBJECT LINE: SIGN ME UP INSITE!

SAY HELLO TO AUTUMN

WE’RE OPEN

Atlanta’s favorite adult science night, Fernbank After Dark, is back and taking place the 2nd Friday of each month. Info at FernbankMuseum.org/After Dark

A WORLD OF WOW