Good Day Atlanta viewer information: May 16, 2023
ATLANTA - Museum of Illusions Atlanta:
They say "seeing is believing," but after visiting the newest attraction at Atlanta’s Atlantic Station, we’re not so sure that’s true anymore!
This morning, Good Day Atlanta took viewers inside the Museum of Illusions Atlanta for a first look at this wild new destination — and if you were watching, you probably had the urge to "adjust" your television sets! That’s because everything inside the Atlantic Station location is just a little bit "off" — from tilted rooms to skewed perspectives to static images that appear to be moving, the whole idea of the museum is to have visitors questioning their surroundings and finding new ways to look at the world around them.
Opening to the public this Friday, Atlanta is the latest in a rapidly-growing list of Museum of Illusions locations, which already includes Austin, Chicago, Orlando, and several international destinations. Here at Atlantic Station, museum staffers say tickets may be purchased online or at the door — but they recommend buying in advance to guarantee entry. They also advise people to plan for a visit lasting anywhere between 45 to 90 minutes.
Museum of Illusions Atlanta is located at 264 19th Street Northwest, at Atlanta’s Atlantic Station; regular hours will be 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets start at $29 for adults, $26 for seniors and military, and $24 for children ages 5 to 12. For more information on visiting, click here.
Now, there’s a reason this article is so short: you really have to see the museum to fully understand what it is. So, instead of reading about it, click the video player in this article and check out our morning exploring this strange new world!
Metro women vying for Miss Georgia crown
Three metro Atlanta women are choosing their talents and getting their skills ready to compete to be named the new Miss Georgia. Miss Atlanta Audrey Kittila, Miss Cobb County Ludwidg Louizaire and Miss University of Georgia Sarah Park sat down with Alyse Eady to talk about the upcoming competition.
Miss Georgia contestants prepare for the competition: The Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition, known earlier as the Miss Georgia Pageant, dates back to the 1940s. In 1944, B. Ed Johnson, President of the Columbus Jaycees, was a judge for an Atlanta pageant that was associated with the Southern Fair Association. This morning with spoke with Miss Atlanta Audrey Kittila, Miss Cobb County, Ludwidg Louizaire and Miss University of Georgia, Sarah Park. The Miss Georgia competition is June 14 through 17.
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Lloyd brings hit songs to Mableton concert
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Multi-platinum R&B singer-songwriter Lloyd performing with Ashanti on the Mable House Amphitheatre stage: Lloyd made a spectacular comeback — after a five-year hiatus — with 2016’s "Tru EP," helmed by his heartfelt RIAA Certified Platinum single of the same name, which Billboard called "the most introspective and honest material he’s ever presented." The single charted Top 20 on urban radio and has more than 100 million cumulative streams, while the official music video is currently sitting atop over 100 million views on YouTube. Lloyd first saw huge success with 2007’s "Street Love." They'll perform on Saturday, May 20.
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