Great Things to Hear in Atlanta in January

[cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1"][cs_element_row _id="2"][cs_element_column _id="3"][cs_text]With the excitement of the holidays over and done with, now it’s time to get back into the swing of things. If you’ve made a health-related new year’s resolution, don’t forget to include hearing health on that list! Getting an annual hearing check up is simple and painless with us at Atlanta Hearing Doctor.Here in Atlanta, we’ve got a great slate of cultural programming all month long. Here are a few great things to hear this January in Atlanta.[/cs_text][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h4" accent="false"]College Football Playoff National Championship, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, January 8[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]What’s better than cheering for your favorite team? To close out the season of college football, Atlanta hosts the National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In addition to the game itself, the event includes an interactive experience at the Playoff Fan Central, with pep rallies, signings with athletes, and musical performances. Get your tickets now![/cs_text][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h4" accent="false"]The Lion King at the Fox Theatre, January 10-28[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]Don’t miss the musical sensation of The Lion King this month at the Fox Theatre. Based on the classic 1994 Disney animated film, the musical Lion King is brought to life with a cast of more than 40 actors, playing animals from giraffes to gazelles. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Hamlet and circled around the savannah of Pride Rock, The Lion King features a struggle for power between young Simba and Mufasa. This Tony Award-winning show features music from Elton John and Tim Rice, including the Oscar Award-winning song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.” As the New York Times says, “There is simply nothing else like it.” Get your tickets now![/cs_text][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h4" accent="false"]Martin Luther King Jr. Day 5k Let Freedom Run, Piedmont Park, January 15[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]This year, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, celebrate the spirit of freedom and community with a 5k that takes place in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park. This 3.1-mile run even features a drumline, motivating runners as you make your way to the finish line! Participants in the 5k run have the opportunity to register a school PTA, church, or other organization to receive proceeds from the run. Learn more here.[/cs_text][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h4" accent="false"]Callanwolde Arts Festival, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, January 20-21[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]The Callanwolde Arts Festival, which takes place indoors at the historic Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, is one of the most exciting events in Atlanta in January. Featuring nearly 100 local arts – painters, photographers, sculptors, metalworkers, glass artists, jewelers, and more – the Callanwolde Arts Festival is the place to check out the latest in Atlanta’s vibrant arts scene and support local artists. The festival includes a number of gourmet food trucks, as well as musical and dance performances. The Callanwolde Arts Festival is part of the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, which supports local artists in various disciplines. Learn more about the event, the participating artists, and ticketing information here.[/cs_text][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h4" accent="false"]Battle of the Bands at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, January 27[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]Here in Atlanta, we boast a number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In January, Georgia’s HBCU marching bands come together with other regional bands for an epic Battle of the Bands at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The showcase features eight bands with eight musical performances. Bands featured in the 2018 Battle of the Bands are: Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University, Bethune Cookman University, Hampton University, Miles College, North Carolina A&T State University, Prairie View A&M, and Tennessee State University. Learn more about the events and ticketing information here.[/cs_text][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h4" accent="false"]Atlanta Winter Beer Festival, Atlanta Station Event Space, January 27, 1-5pm[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]We do not kid around about beer here in Atlanta! At the Atlanta Winter Beer Festival, count on around 150 different beers from sour ales to IPAs from your favorite Atlanta and greater Georgia breweries. The Winter Beer Festival even features gluten-free beer, as well as ciders and wine. Food trucks will be available, along with musical performances and DJ sets. Book your tickets in advance for a deal ($40 advance, $45 after Friday, and $55 day of the event). Learn more here.[/cs_text][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h4" accent="false"]Visit Us at Atlanta Hearing Doctor[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]For all of your hearing health care needs, contact us at Atlanta Hearing Doctor. Our team is proud to help people reconnect to the sounds of their life by providing comprehensive hearing tests and hearing aid fittings.[/cs_text][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][/cs_content]