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SUMMARY:Frida Comes to Life: Atlanta Ballet Brings Iconic Artist's Story to the Stage
DESCRIPTION:Atlanta Ballet presents Frida\, a visually striking and emotionally rich ballet that explores the life\, art\, and legacy of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa\, the production blends expressive movement with imagery inspired by Kahlo’s work\, offering a powerful portrait of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. \n\n\n\nPerformed with a live score by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra\, the production immerses audiences in Kahlo’s world\, weaving together themes of identity\, resilience\, and creativity. Through dynamic choreography and theatrical storytelling\, the ballet reimagines her paintings\, dreams\, and personal struggles on stage\, creating a compelling experience that bridges art\, culture\, and performance.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/frida-comes-to-life-atlanta-ballet-brings-iconic-artists-story-to-the-stage/
LOCATION:Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre\, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & History,Arts & Humanities,Culture,Dance,Featured,Latin America,Mexico
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SUMMARY:European Film Festival of Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:Experience the richness of European storytelling at the European Film Festival of Atlanta\, a multi-day celebration of film\, culture\, and creativity. Presented in collaboration with European consulates and cultural organizations\, the festival showcases a diverse selection of films from across Europe\, highlighting unique perspectives\, languages\, and stories on the big screen. \n\n\n\nHeld at local theaters\, the festival invites audiences to explore a wide range of genres from drama and documentary to comedy and contemporary cinema\, all presented in their original languages with English subtitles. With the films representing numerous countries and cultures\, the event offers a vibrant and engaging way to experience international cinema and connect with global storytelling.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/european-film-festival-of-atlanta-2/
LOCATION:GA
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SUMMARY:In Honor of Dr. John R. McIntyre: Commemorative Symposium at Georgia Tech
DESCRIPTION:Georgia Tech and the U.S.-India Business Summit will host a commemorative symposium honoring the life and legacy of Dr. John R. McIntyre\, a pioneering scholar in international business and the founding executive director of the Center for International Business Education and Research. The event will reflect on his decades-long impact on global business education\, academic leadership\, and international collaboration. \n\n\n\nHeld at the Scheller College of Business\, the program will bring together colleagues\, students\, and members of the global business community to celebrate Dr. McIntyre’s contributions as both an educator and connector across industries and borders.  \n\n\n\nA hybrid format will allow participants to join in person or virtually. \n\n\n\nThe evening will serve as a tribute to Dr. McIntyre’s enduring influence on Georgia Tech\, the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\, and the broader international business landscape\, honoring a career dedicated to preparing future leaders for a globally connected world.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo Attend In Person\n\n\n\n\n\nTo Register for Virtual Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/in-honor-of-dr-john-r-mcintyre-commemorative-symposium-at-georgia-tech/
LOCATION:Room 200\, Scheller College of Business\, 800 West Peachtree ST NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30308
CATEGORIES:Business,Featured
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SUMMARY:Korea-Georgia Dialogue: Strengthening Strategic and Economic Ties in a Global Partnership
DESCRIPTION:The Korea-Georgia Dialogue at Columbus State University convenes leaders from government\, industry\, and academia to deepen the growing relationship between the Republic of Korea and the state of Georgia. As Korean investment continues to expand across the region\, the forum serves as a key platform for exploring economic collaboration\, cultural exchange\, and long-term strategic partnerships. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Korean Institute at Columbus State\, the event features expert panels and keynote discussions with senior officials\, business leaders\, and policy experts shaping U.S.-Korea relations. Drawing on the institute’s role in research\, workforce development\, and international engagement\, the dialogue offers attendees a unique opportunity to connect with the people and ideas driving one of Georgia’s most dynamic global partnerships.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/korea-georgia-dialogue-strengthening-strategic-and-economic-ties-in-a-global-partnership/
LOCATION:Columbus State University’s Cunningham Conference Center\, 3100 Gentian Blvd\, Columbus\, Georgia\, 31907
CATEGORIES:Economics,Featured,Industry,International affairs,international relations,Investment,South Korea
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SUMMARY:The Beautiful Game Brings Peace: From Atlanta's Pitch to the Global Field
DESCRIPTION:“The Beautiful Game Brings Peace” is The Carter Center’s breakout sports diplomacy event spotlighting how soccer can promote social change in the United States and around the world. Anchored in President Jimmy Carter’s and Mrs. Rosalynn Carter’s commitment to peace\, health\, and human dignity\, the panel discussion will highlight the use of sports in fostering cross-cultural understanding\, fostering dialogue\, and strengthening relationships. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\nChrista Mann Scherer\, moderatorFormerly with MLS/U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee/NY-NJ Gotham FC\, Christa is now the founder of CMS PR\, helping clients share their stories and build their brands with a focus on lifting up trailblazers\, innovators\, women\, people of color\, social impact initiatives and fast-growing sports properties. She also played D1 soccer at Georgia State University and has long been involved in the sport-for-social-change movement. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nSarah Kate “Skate” Noftsinger\, Senior VP and Chief Business Officer for Atlanta United\n\n\n\nSanjay Patel\, Director of Strategic Partnerships for Soccer in the Streets\n\n\n\nBen Spears\, Associate Director\, Conflict Resolution Program at The Carter Center\n\n\n\n\nThis event will also be broadcast live online. While admission is free\, registration for the event is required for both in-person and live-stream attendance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-beautiful-game-brings-peace-from-atlantas-pitch-to-the-global-field/
LOCATION:The Carter Center\, 453 Freedom Parkway NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Asia,Canada,Caribbean,Culture,Education,Europe,Featured,International affairs,Latin America,Middle East / North Africa,Sports,Technology,World Cup
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SUMMARY:Consular Conversations Luncheon With New Swiss Consul General Rolf Ott
DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta on June 4 for the next interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC and hosted by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce\, featuring Rolf Ott\, Consul General of Switzerland in Atlanta. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta Managing Editor\, Trevor Williams\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. \n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket: $30Gwinnett Chamber Member Ticket: $20Global Atlanta Passport Holder: FREE \n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRolf OttConsul General of Switzerland in Atlanta\nProfessional career at the Swiss Foreign Ministry: 10/2021 – 01/2026 Deputy Head of Mission\, Embassy of Switzerland in Bulgaria08/2017 – 08/2021 Deputy Head of Mission\, Embassy of Switzerland in the Czech Republic08/2013 – 07/2017 Deputy Head of Mission\, Embassy of Switzerland in Malaysia07/2010 – 06/2013 Deputy Head of Mission\, Embassy of Switzerland in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa) \n\n\n\n07/2006 – 06/2010 Deputy Regional Coordinator\, African Division\, Foreign Ministry Bern \n\n\n\n02/2003 – 06/2006 Consul\, Embassy of Switzerland in Colombia \n\n\n\n10/1989 – 01/2003 Consular training in Bern and Germany\, and assignments in France\, Cameroon\, and Italy \n\n\n\nEducational Background:1998 – 2002 Studies in Business Administration at the Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana/SUPSI inLugano \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented By\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted By
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-luncheon-with-new-swiss-consul-general-rolf-ott/
LOCATION:Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce\, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consular Conversations,Diplomacy,Economic Development,Europe,Featured,Foreign Direct Investment,Policy,Switzerland,Technology,Trade
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SUMMARY:34-Day Soccer Watch Party 2026
DESCRIPTION:The City of Decatur has announced Decatur WatchFest ‘26\, with the goal of connecting the city to FIFA World Cup 26™ matches in June and July of 2026. The 34-day free soccer and music festival will kick off with many opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy matches at Decatur’s pubs\, restaurants\, and public spaces. \n\n\n\nFIFA World Cup 26™ runs from June 11\, 2026  through July 19\, 2026\, with eight matches taking place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Decatur will join greater Atlanta to celebrate the arrival of world class soccer to Atlanta. \n\n\n\nDecatur WatchFest ‘26 will offer music\, games\, activities and food and beverages on and around the newly renovated Decatur Square as fans watch the world’s top soccer matches. \n\n\n\n\nEvery FIFA World Cup 26™ match will be shown in Decatur during WatchFest ‘26\n\n\n\nAll matches will be shown in Decatur’s 40+ Official WatchFest Soccer Pubs and Restaurants\n\n\n\nSelect matches will be shown (pending FIFA approval) on a large screen on the newly renovated Decatur Square\n\n\n\nNightly Pre/Post Match Concerts will feature named and local acts during Decatur WatchFest ‘26.\n\n\n\n\nWith a MARTA stop in the middle of the City immediately beneath the festival site\, Decatur is an easy direct train ride to the action at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The City expects to host visitors from around the world in Decatur to celebrate all things soccer.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Info
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/34-day-soccer-watch-party-2026/
LOCATION:Decatur
CATEGORIES:Communities,Entertainment,Featured,Festival,Sports,World Cup
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SUMMARY:Consular Conversations: Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta on May 26 for the next interview in the Consular Conversations series presented and hosted by Miller & Martin PLLC\, featuring Rafael Laveaga\, Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will include a one-on-one interview with Global Atlanta Managing Editor Trevor Williams followed by a moderated audience Q&A. \n\n\n\nProposed points of discussion:  \n\n\n\n\nReflections on CG Laveaga’s first year in Atlanta\n\n\n\nRecaps of two May Georgia trade missions to Mexico \n\n\n\nMexico’s lessons from World Cup hosting \n\n\n\nReshoring: Mexico’s complementarity to the Southeast U.S. in aerospace\, automotive and more\n\n\n\nResults of the USMCA review \n\n\n\nImmigration challenges\n\n\n\nAtlanta Regional Commission’s upcoming LINK leadership mission to Mexico\n\n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRafael Laveaga\,Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta\nRafael Laveaga Rendón is the Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta\, a position he has held since 2025\, overseeing Georgia\, Alabama\, and eastern Tennessee. A career diplomat with more than 30 years of service and a member of the Mexican Foreign Service since 2001\, he holds the rank of Minister and has extensive experience in foreign policy\, consular protection\, national security\, and strategic communication. \n\n\n\nPrior to his current role\, he served as Head of the Consular Section at the Embassy of Mexico in the United States\, where he led efforts to provide documentation and assistance to hundreds of thousands of Mexican nationals. His work in Atlanta focuses on expanding consular services\, strengthening community engagement\, and protecting vulnerable populations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented and Hosted By:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-mexico-2/
LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consular Conversations,Diplomacy,Featured,Latin America,Mexico
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