Wednesday remembrance
Sept. 11 — We pause to remember the 2,977 people who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks 23 years ago this morning.
☁️ Cloudy and 80° today.
✈️ Two Delta jets collided on the runway at Hartsfield-Jackson yesterday, with a smaller regional jet suffering extensive damage to its vertical tail wing. No one was injured.
?️ Georgia Senate Democrats called on their Republican colleagues Tuesday to pass gun safety legislation in the wake of last week’s school shooting in Barrow County.
? Georgia tax collections rose by 2.4% last month compared to August of last year, largely driven by an increase in sales tax revenues.
? The Dunwoody City Council recognized Police Sgt. Trey Nelson with a medal for meritorious service for saving the life of a toddler choking on food.
? Sandy Springs City Council accepted a $280,250 bid by a consultant to create design guidelines for six areas of the city.
?️ “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Seinfeld” creator Larry David will perform “Conversation with Larry David” at the Fox Theatre on Oct. 24. Presale begins tomorrow.
ELSEWHERE
? Francine is expected to make landfall in Louisiana today as a Category 1 hurricane.
⚽️ Mauricio Pochettino was named the new U.S. Men’s National Team coach.
PICTURE THIS: John Legend stopped by Zucot Gallery in Buckhead on Monday to sign the album art for “Bigger Love” created by artist Charly Palmer (right). Legend performed with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre on Monday.
? Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:
• Debate recap
• The Regulars
• Theatre Review: ‘The Music Man’
• ADL honors Southern Company CEO
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• Concert Picks
Have a good day,
Collin & Sammie
? Celebrated as one of the Southeast’s most anticipated literary events, the 33rd annual Book Festival of the MJCCA, held Nov. 2-17, features an impressive array of authors, including Anthony Fauci, Emily Giffin, Seinfeld’s Michael Richards, Mitch Albom, and many more. Get your tickets here. SPONSOR MESSAGE
1. Harris-Trump debate illustrates starkly different visions for America
?️ Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced each other on the debate stage for 90 minutes Tuesday night, offering contrasting visions for the country.
Harris, the Democratic vice president who is a former courtroom prosecutor, was eager to expose Trump’s liabilities and baited the former president into defending the crowd size at his rallies and repeating Internet conspiracies about immigrants eating pets.
Trump, a Republican running in his third presidential election, was set on painting Harris and President Joe Biden as weak on the international stage and her for changing her views on issues such as fracking. He also attacked Harris for not having an economic plan.
➡ Read more about the debate via the Associated Press here.
RELATED
? Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Instagram after the debate, praising her as a “steady-handed, gifted leader.” Swift, who signed her post “Childless Cat Lady,” encouraged her followers to register and vote early.
Giants opens this Friday at the High!
SPONSORED BY THE HIGH MUSEUM OF ART
?️ The wait is over. Giants finally opens this week on Fri., Sept. 13! You will now be able to see the amazing art collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys in this extraordinary exhibition.
??️ Be one of the first to see it and plan your visit to the High. Book tickets today!
2. Meet the late-night regulars of R. Thomas’ Deluxe Grill
☕ Welcome to The Regulars, where we explore what it means to be a frequent restaurant patron. In this series, we’ll introduce you to everyday Atlantans and local characters who have found a sense of belonging and community at restaurants and bars around town, and what keeps these regulars coming back week after week.
When R. Thomas’ Deluxe Grill opened in 1985 on Peachtree Street, it was more than two decades ahead of the healthy, fast-casual dining trend now proliferating the restaurant landscape in Atlanta and beyond.
In a city where most coffee shops close by late afternoon and restaurant kitchens stop serving food by 10 p.m. (or earlier), R. Thomas’ has become a much-needed third space for late-night diners like Albert Loman.
Loman counts himself among the restaurant’s many regulars. The actor, now in his 30s, grew up in Marietta and began dining at R. Thomas’ when he was a teenager.
? Read more about Loman’s love for R. Thomas’ here.
3. Theatre Review: ‘The Music Man’ shines with stellar choreography, great performances
? When “The Music Man” first begins at the Byers Theatre in Sandy Springs, you know you’re in for a treat.
“Rock Island” is the famous opening number from “The Music Man,” performed by a group of traveling salesmen aboard a train. It’s performed without music (barring maybe percussion in some productions), and it’s completely talked through in rhythm as the salesmen discuss whether the modern conveniences of 1912 are rendering their profession obsolete.
It’s an unconventional opening number for an otherwise rather conventional show – quick, quiet, and specific instead of big and brassy. If these traveling salesmen aren’t able to get the audience on their side during “Rock Island,” that spells trouble for the rest of the performance. Luckily, the cast of City Springs Theatre Company pulls it off without a hitch.
? Read Sammie Purcell’s full review of “The Music Man” here.
4. Southern Company CEO honored by ADL for commitment to community
? The Anti-Defamation League Southeast chapter is honoring Southern Company CEO Chris Womack on Thurs., Sept. 12, at the Torch of Liberty celebration.
Held at the Georgia Aquarium, the annual event brings together hundreds of Atlanta’s business and community leaders to honor an individual or company that exemplifies the ADL’s mission and values.
“Chris Womack has galvanized the business community through the Metro Atlanta Chamber to foster a culture of collaboration in addressing the city’s greatest challenges,” said Eytan Davidson, ADL Southeast regional director. “His work with the East Lake Foundation has had national reverberations, inspiring a movement to create healthy neighborhoods and tackle longstanding racial and health disparities in cities across America.”
? Celebrated as one of the Southeast’s most anticipated literary events, the 33rd annual Book Festival of the MJCCA, held Nov. 2-17, features an impressive array of authors, including Anthony Fauci, Emily Giffin, Seinfeld’s Michael Richards, Mitch Albom, and many more. Get your tickets here. SPONSOR MESSAGE
5. Concert Picks
VIA HOW DO YOU ATLANTA?
Wed., Sept. 11
?️ Tabernacle Choir with Morehouse/Spelman Glee Club @ State Farm Arena
? Amelia Moore @ Vinyl
⚡ Common and Pete Rock @ Buckhead Theatre
?️ Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse @ Atlanta Symphony Hall
Thurs., Sept. 12
? Jason Momoa and OOF TATATA @ Terminal West
? Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
? Moses Sumney @ Vinyl
? Isabel LaRosa @ The Loft
Fri., Sept. 13
? Meghan Trainor @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
? OJ Da Juiceman @ Vinyl
✈️ The Airborne Toxic Event @ Variety Playhouse
?? Junior H @ State Farm Arena
? Something Corporate @ Tabernacle
?️ Faye Webster @ The Fox Theatre
? Summer Salt with Will Paquin @ Terminal West
❤️ Novo Amor @ Buckhead Theatre
? Benny Benassi @ District
Sat., Sept. 14
? Jessy Diaz @ East Point City Annex
? Sassfolk with The New Quintet (Groovin’ on the Green) @ Brook Run Park
? Built to Spill @ Variety Playhouse
? Cigarettes After Sex @ State Farm Arena
? Keane @ The Eastern
? Yung Bleu @ The Loft
? Bone Hill @ Roswell Cultural Arts Center
? Glass Spells @ Vinyl
? Omar Apollo @ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
? My Morning Jacket and Nathaniel Rateliff @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
? Drew Parker @ Buckhead Theatre
? The Avett Brothers @ Gas South Arena
Sun., Sept. 15
? Sinéad Harnett @ Center Stage
⭐ Chris Travis @ Vinyl
? Five Finger Death Punch @ Lakewood Amphitheatre
?? Idles @ Tabernacle
☄️ Healy @ Terminal West
?️ Mt. Joy @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Mon., Sept. 16
?️ Korn @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
✨ Brigitte Calls Me Baby @ Vinyl
? The Buttertones @ Terminal West
Tues., Sept. 17
? Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song @ The Fox Theatre
?⬛ Peter Cat Recording Co. @ Variety Playhouse
? Motherfolk @ Vinyl
? Alec Benjamin @ Tabernacle
? Mad Caddies with Ballyhoo @ Terminal West
?? NIKI @ Coca-Cola Roxy
Wed., Sept. 18
? Morgan St. Jean @ Vinyl
? La bohème @ Pullman Yards (various shows through Oct. 5)
? Mk.gee @ Tabernacle
? 6arelyhuman @ Terminal West
TUNE IN
?️ Don’t miss Sammie with the AJC’s Mike Jordan every Thursday at 9:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. as they preview the top events in town on WABE.
? Today’s newsletter was edited by Julie E. Bloemeke.
