Matthew Terrell

Writer and Photographer at Freelance

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Disney, Pride and the power of song: A magical night with the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus

1 week ago | artsatl.org | Matthew Terrell

The Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus, seen here in the March concert "This Is Me," will perform with the ASO on June 21. (Photos courtesy of Ames Studios)What do The Lion King, Mary Poppins and Frozen have in common with Atlanta Pride? This June, they all come together in Disney PRIDE in Concert, a heart-swelling collaboration between the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus (AGMC) and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO).
Atlanta poet and playwright Robert Earl Price blended words, music, memory

1 month ago | ajc.com | Matthew Terrell

This story was originally published by ArtsATL. Across five decades and countless stages, Robert Earl Price spoke with a quiet force that could shake a room. He blended jazz, blues, history and Black consciousness into a body of work that defied form and demanded attention. Through poems and plays, he invited audiences into sacred spaces where performance became ceremony and words became resistance. He died April 16 at the age of 83 in Chestertown, Maryland.
Ladies who lunch and the legacy they built

Feb 25, 2025 | ajc.com | Matthew Terrell

Step through the doors of the Swan Coach House Restaurant on the grounds of the Atlanta History Center, and guests are greeted by host Jobie Batey, who’s been coordinating this bustling, no-reservations dining room for two decades. His natural Southern charm and knack for putting guests at ease set the tone for a place where hospitality is paramount. Whether juggling a waitlist or bantering with regulars, Batey’s presence keeps the chaos graceful. The dining room’s charm is immediate.
Viva Mexico: A Taste of Jalisco in Marietta

Dec 23, 2024 | mdjonline.com | Matthew Terrell
La Suprema: A Hidden Marietta Gem Serves up Authentic Mexican Favorites

Nov 22, 2024 | mdjonline.com | Matthew Terrell

Next time you crave Mexican fast-casual fare, look toward a hidden gem on Cobb Parkway that you’ve probably noticed catty-cornered from the Big Chicken. La Suprema Bakery serves up authentic versions of your Mexican favorites, with several fresh options to customize orders. Plus, those with a sweet tooth can satisfy their cravings with Mexican baked goods, including sweet rolls, croissants and more.
Guggenheim Fellow Jessica Blinkhorn takes sex (and art) seriously

Jun 28, 2024 | ajc.com | Matthew Terrell

This story was originally published by ArtsATL. ::Editor’s note: The following story contains a discussion of sexual assault. Forty-five-year-old performance artist Jessica Elaine Blinkhorn looks toward the collection of makeup accessories on the table in front of her and says wryly, “I just hope I can live 10 more years to keep making art.”This isn’t idle musing. Blinkhorn is disabled and uses an electric wheelchair.
Review: Marietta Cobb Museum of Art opens a door to contemporary art

May 22, 2024 | ajc.com | Matthew Terrell

This story was originally published by ArtsATL. Way back in 1998, British artist Tracey Emin presented the work ”My Bed” at the Tate Gallery in London. Literally, it was her bed which she had been languishing in for days in a depression. Emin schlepped the bed to the gallery, complete with dirty sheets, used condoms and menstrual stains. She won the prestigious Turner Prize for this piece, and “My Bed” eventually sold for $2.5 million.
Remembrance: George Lefont invested in a more progressive Atlanta

Sep 22, 2023 | artsatl.org | Matthew Terrell

Atlanta was not always a movie town. In fact, the city’s relationship to movies has often been fraught and divisive. Cinema has the power to show us both who we are and who we could be — and the tension between these two has historically shaken the traditionalists. George Lefont, Atlanta’s most legendary movie theatre proprietor who recently passed away at age 85, understood this conflict between old and new and leaned into it to push the cultural boundaries of Atlanta.
New developments at vLex

Aug 3, 2023 | lexblog.com | Matthew Terrell

In April 2023, legal tech disruptors vLex and Fastcase merged to form the world’s largest global law library, in what has been described as one of the most consequential mergers in the history of legal tech. The teams have now fully integrated, and over one billion legal documents are accessible on vLex’s AI-powered legal research platform.
Internet for Lawyers Newsletter

Aug 3, 2023 | infolaw.co.uk | Matthew Terrell

In April 2023, legal tech disruptors vLex and Fastcase merged to form the world’s largest global law library, in what has been described as one of the most consequential mergers in the history of legal tech. The teams have now fully integrated, and over one billion legal documents are accessible on vLex’s AI-powered legal research platform.