Fox Theatre Celebrates Atlanta Entertainment History with Fifth Annual Archives Day Aug. 23
The Fox Theatre, in collaboration with the Atlanta History Center, will open the doors to its archives for the fifth annual Archives Day on Sunday, Aug. 23. The event offers guests a rare opportunity to explore artifacts, photographs, posters, furniture and other items that illuminate nearly a century of the Fox Theatre's history and Atlanta's entertainment legacy.
This year's event brings together four archival stations showcasing treasures from the Fox Theatre and, for the first time during Archives Day, items from the Atlanta History Center's collection. Guests can also hear the Fox's legendary Mighty Mo theatre pipe organ during two patriotic mini concerts.
Highlights of this year's program include:
• Archival Display from the Atlanta History Center, celebrating 100 years: The Atlanta History Center’s Paul Crater will present [INSERT SPECIFIC ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER ITEMS/THEMES].
• Mighty Mo: Explore the history of the Fox Theatre's legendary theatre pipe organ and hear it come to life during two mini concerts of patriotic songs to commemorate America’s 250th.
• From the Archives to the Movie Palace Era: Get an up-close look at historic furniture, posters and movie palace artifacts, affording a glimpse into Atlanta’s role in American entertainment.
• Preserving the Fox: See restoration and conservation items that offer a behind-the-scenes view of the work involved in preserving the theatre and its historic character.
• Jittery Joe’s Coffee Station: Enjoy complimentary samples of the Fox Theatre Blue Sky Blend, a custom coffee created specifically for the Fox.
• The Fox Gift Shop: open during the event, with special discounts for Friends of the Fox and Atlanta History Center members.
WHAT: Fox Theatre’s Fifth Annual Archives Day
WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 23
3 p.m.
WHERE: The Fox Theatre – Grand Salon and Egyptian Ballroom
660 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
HOW: Tickets are $57.50 and can be purchased here.
SPECIAL
GUESTS: Debra Freer – A renowned appraiser, author, historian and former museum
curator, Debra has worked with historic collections including the Fox Theatre. Known internationally as an authority on Margaret Mitchell and author of the NY Times bestseller “Lost Laysen,” she has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, PBS, CNN and the BBC, among others.
Paul Crater – Manager of the Kenan Research Center, Paul is the author of “Baseball in Atlanta” and “World War II in Atlanta” and co-author of “Lost Atlanta.” He curated the award-winning “Voices Across the Color Line” exhibition and earned an Emmy for “37 Weeks: Sherman on the March.”
Michele Schuff - TBD
Josslyn Stiner - Josslyn joined the Fox Theatre team in 2019 as Project Manager for the Operations and Restoration Departments. In 2021, she became Restoration Manager, overseeing all historic and aesthetic aspects of Fox Theatre. She loves the challenge of maintaining a historic building as a busy event venue which allows her to develop multi-faceted projects and work with talented conservators to help preserve and protect the Fox.
MEDIA
REQUESTS: Nicole Hunnicutt, [email protected], 404-558-4108
