The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
■ Spotlight now is turning toward Atlanta,
After today’s NFC and AFC Championship games, we will know which teams are coming to Atlanta for the Super Bowl. We are 14 days away.
Champions chat
The World of Coca-Cola will kick off Super Bowl weekend with a “Champions Chat” featuring “Mean” Joe Greene and Carl Banks, moderated by Desmond Howard. The three NFL champs will share stories of their days on the field as well as comment on this year’s game and answer questions from the audience.
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2:15-3 p.m. Feb. 1. $13-$17. World of Coca-Cola, 121 Baker St. NW, Atlanta. 404-676-5151, worldofcoca-cola.com.
Super Bowl Experience
Super Bowl Experience Driven by Hyundai is the NFL’s interactive theme park celebrating Super Bowl 53 from Saturday through Feb. 2 in the Georgia World Congress Center Building B.
The Super Bowl Experience offers immersive exhibits and interactive games.
Visitors can collect free NFL player and legend autographs, get an up-close look at the collection of all 52 Super Bowl rings and train like an NFL player at Combine Corner with the 3 Cone Drill, 40-Yard Dash and the Broad Jump. THE 411 Prices and times may vary based on the date. For the first time, the NFL has introduced variable ticket pricing for Super Bowl Experience. With the purchase of one $20 adult ticket, up to three complimentary tickets for kids 12 and under will be offered at the Super Bowl Experience Box Office only Jan. 28-30. ticketmaster.com.
Legends party
Former NFL quarterback turned drummer Doug Flutie takes the stage with his all-star band, including his brother Darren Flutie (guitar); Michael Gauvin Smith (guitar and vocals); Ted Armstrong (keyboards); Spencer Hargis (bass/ vocals); and Sean Jenness (lead vocals). The event is a fundraiser for Team Type 1 Foundation. 8 p.m. Jan. 31. THE 411
$275-$5,000. Suite Food Lounge, 375 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta. 1-877-2326223, ext. 503, eventbrite.com.
Gospel celebration
Comic and radio/TV personality Rickey Smiley will co-host the 20th annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration with a musical lineup that includes Kirk Franklin, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and the Winans. The NFL-sanctioned event will be held at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta.
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$49-$125. The show will air on BET at 8 p.m. Feb. 2. 404-733-4900 or 404-733-5000, superbowlgospel.com.