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Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State U

Voted Atlanta's "Best World Music Venue" by Creative Loafing 2004

About Me

An anchor for the revitalization of the historic Fairlie-Poplar district in downtown Atlanta, the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University has seen more than 400,000 visitors enjoy performances ranging from theatre to dance to spoken word to film and to music, including jazz, blues, rock, classical and world arts.
The Rialto is much more than a subscription series of phenomenal artistic performances. Home to a variety of cultural organizations and host to numerous public and private events throughout the year, the Rialto is a hub of energy and activity almost any day of the week. Embracing the visual arts, youth education, and so much more, the Rialto is a true marketplace of ideas and culture.
The Rialto Center
"Where all the world's a stage-The Rialto Center offers the best in world entertainment...Whatever your tastes, if you can't tour the world this year, then let the world's best performers come to you!"- Julie Clark, Editor, Points North Magazine

My Interests

"Home to arts organizations large and small and host to countless events, the Rialto is a hub of energy and activity every day of the week. The Rialto plays host to over 275 events annually, including an impressive array of high-profile clients. We are delighted to steward this amazing institution and thrilled to share this remarkable cultural resource with not only Georgia State University but all of Atlanta as well. We thank you for your continued support of the Rialto Center, its programs, and the valuable goals for which it stands." - Leslie Gordon, Director

Calendar of Events

October 15, 2008 Feed Your Senses 12pm - 1pm

October 18, 2008 Chris Thile & Edgar Meyer 8pm

November 1, 2008 ScrapArtsMusic - Phonk! 8pm

November 6, 2008 First Thursday Downtown Arts Walk at the Rialto 5pm - 8pm

November 8, 2008 Son De Madera and Quetzal 8pm

November 15, 2008 Paul Taylor Dance Company 8pm

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The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University, an intimate, cultural centerpiece in downtown Atlanta, inspires, educates and entertains diverse audiences by presenting innovative and exceptional arts programming and cultivating community partnerships
"The Rialto [is the]beats, roots, and soul...great venue to hear global music...without one bad seat" - Essence Magazine

Named the Cultural Venue where the Shakers go- Atlanta Magazine 2004 "Movers and Shakers" Issue

Named one of Atlanta's Top Meeting and Exhibition Facilities- Atlanta Business Chronicle

Named on of the Top 25 Reasons to Come Back to Campus- Georgia State University Magazine

My Blog

The Royal Drummers of Burundi

I just wanted to post a short answer as to when I attended the opening night at the Rialto on Saturday, October 21. It was a good show. It was very exciting to see the strenght and endurance of the dr...
Posted by Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State U on Mon, 30 Oct 2006 05:57:00 PST