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The Boot Girls have become among Atlanta's most sought-after entrepreneurs. Armed with $50 keys, they're undercutting the controversial and often shady vehicle-booting industry.

Presented by Write Out Loud for Lit Alive 2022: Part autobiography, part Gothic Horror, Charlotte Perkins Gilman wrote The Yellow Wallpaper “not… to drive people crazy, but to save people from being driven crazy.” Within her lifetime, she had irrefutable proof that “it worked.” This exploration of self-actualization, social norms, mental health, self-expression, and the desperate grasping for meaning and purpose at the frayed edges of the human psyche resonates all the more as we find our way out of the isolation, uncertainty, and unrest of the past two years. Follow on social media! Facebook + Twitter

In recent years, social justice movements have affected U.S. newsrooms. In a 12,000-word essay, New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger argues journalism must be free of personal ideology.

The smartest, wittiest, most incisive media analysis show in the universe. The weekly one-hour podcast of On the Media is your guide to how the media sausage is made. Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Bob Garfield examine threats to free speech and government transparency, criticize media coverage of the week’s big stories, explore new technology and unravel hidden political narratives in the media. In an age of information overload, OTM helps you dig your way out. The Peabody Award winning show is produced by WNYC Radio and distributed by NPR.

For the first time ever, trailblazing ensembles Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles & Villalobos Brothers join forces—at The Conrad. America’s first all-female mariachi ensemble, Reyna de Los Angeles, brings sensitivity, beauty, and a vivacious spirit to the historic art of mariachi. Hailing from Veracruz, the Villalobos Brothers are acclaimed as one of today’s leading contemporary Mexican ensembles. Their finely crafted original compositions and arrangements masterfully blend and celebrate the richness of traditional son jarocho melodies with the intricate harmonies of Latin jazz, rock, and flamenco. Follow on social media! Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles: Facebook + Instagram Villalobos Brothers: Facebook + Instagram

Some German homeowners are worried they'll have to foot the bill for their country's climate targets by replacing their gas boilers with cleaner — but more expensive — heat pumps.

If you’re looking to spend a sweet time with friends, family and furry besties while supporting a good cause, then you won’t want to miss out on The Animal Pad’s Ugly Sweater Holiday Pawty’s Ugly Sweater Holiday Pawty! The Animal Pad will be hosting the 2nd Annual Ugly Sweater Holiday Pawty on Saturday, December 10 from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. at Lot 8 on 1201 Hotel Circle S. The spectacular event, sponsored by TrustedHousesitters, will have fun and festive activities for everyone to enjoy, especially your furry friends, such as Santa Paws photo booth, raffles and silent auction, fun music by DJ C-Riz, food and drinks and a Pawliday market. Whether you decide to purchase the ugliest sweater imaginable or craft it yourself, make sure you are your pup come dressed to impress because there will also be a special ugly sweater contest for both humans and pets where you will get the chance to win some exciting prizes! Along with purchasing your own tickets for the various raffle and silent auction items, you’ll receive five free raffle tickets and one free drink ticket if you bring in an item to donate from The Animal Pad’s wish list. SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook Instagram Twitter

The Tina Turner Museum in Brownsville, Tenn., is seeing a surge in visitors after the iconic singer died this week at the age of 83.

John Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over five million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast making Pollstar’s Top 100 Global Tours list in 2019 with over 197,000 tickets sold. Widely known for viral videos like “Honest Football Coach,” “Every Parent at Disney,” “Brands that need to be CANCELLED” plus hundreds more. John Crist has performed all over the world and in 2021 began his multi-city national theater tour called “Fresh Cuts” selling out theaters all over the United States. John has been seen on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Barstool Sports, and Buzzfeed just to name a few. In 2022, John released his second special “What are We Doing” on YouTube and released his best-selling book “Delete That” in the fall. John also has a weekly podcast called “Net Positive”. When asked where he finds the inspiration to write jokes, Crist says, “I grew up in the deep south, my dad is a pastor, and I was the third of eight homeschooled children. My first job was at Chick-fil-A. Coming from a background like that, how do you NOT write jokes?!” And he’s on tour now! STAY SOCIAL! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

New Zealand rockers Unknown Mortal Orchestra will be touring extensively across North America in early 2023 to support their upcoming double album. The 20-date trek takes place in March/April hitting tons of big cities including Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, New York, Washington, DC and Philadelphia. Later in the year, the band will be heading over to Europe for additional performances. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram