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We visit the Fox Theatre, not to learn about a new production... but to see Sunshine.

By Dana Goldman

Atlanta, GA – The Fox Theatre turns 80 this year... But inside, employees are busy celebrating a different milestone. Dana Goldman has the story of Patricia Sunshine Tucker.

By Rose Scott

Atlanta, GA – In the history of the NBA, no team has ever come back from being down 3 games to none in the playoffs.

It was the first time the team had even made it to the second round of the playoffs since the 90's.
Score Atlanta sports writer Scott Janovitz says that achievement could be promising for the future:

Janovitz says the Hawks must improve offensively as a team and that's the responsibility of the head coach:

Partnership with Museum of Modern Art brings masterpiece to Atlanta

By Lois Reitzes

Atlanta, Ga – Monet's Water Lilies presents an intimate view of four of the Impressionist's most spectacular works from The Museum of Modern Art, New York. The highlight of the exhibition is a breathtaking 42-foot, three paneled work, painted at the end of the artist's life.

All kinds of animals are raised in and around Atlanta. That includes Goats, Ostrich, Lammas and in some cases Sheep.

Atlanta, GA – Adult sheep are shorn once each year. It's the process where the wool - or fleece is cut off by a shearer. And since most Georgia farms don't raise sheep ? the art of shearing here is almost lost, but not everywhere. And certainly not on one farm just east of Atlanta in Covington.

During tough times like these? a dose of laughter can often be the best medicin, at least, a temporary fix.

By Susan Mittleman

Atlanta, GA – Susan Mittleman has this report on Sketchworks, Atlanta's own cutting-edge, live, sketch-comedy troupe, that may help take the edge off, as they will do nearly anything for a chuckle.

Usually graffiti in the city is ignored or ? at best ? painted over with dull grey paint. But what happens when what's underneath is historically significant?

By Dana Goldman

On Wednesday, the Atlanta Jewish film festival kicks off 12 days of Jewish oriented cinema from around the world.

By Susan Mittleman

Atlanta, GA – In its ninth year, the Atlanta Jewish film festival is the largest attended film festival in Atlanta, and the second largest Jewish film festival in the United States. Founded in 2000 it is a 12 day cinematic exploration of Jewish life, culture, and history. Susan Mittleman has this report.