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CONTENTS OCTOBER 2018 5 Editor’s Letter 7 LATEST

The newest restaurants, shops and other spots to arrive on the scene

Living 10 Shelter

16 Fitness

Hang 10 at City Surf

17 In-Town Escape The Airport District

18 Out of Town

Exploring Zion National Park

Culture

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Happening

24 Restaurant Review

37 Events

Plant-based perfection at Green Sprout Vegetarian

26 Liquids

Inside RFD Social

28 Fresh Bites

Homemade Halloween treats

Inside an eclectic Morningside home

Artist Greg Mike

20 Creators

Cover Story

14 People

22 Headliners

30 Team Spirit

Concrete Jungle's Katherine Kennedy

Podcaster Benjamin Getz

What to see and do when you’re off the clock

The latest from Atlanta's alternative sports scene

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s a kid, and later a teenager, the return of fall always meant one thing: back to school, and back to soccer practice.

There were few things I loved more at that age than suiting up in my shin guards and cleats and hitting the field with my best friends and teammates. Even when we didn't win, we had fun, and the sense of camaraderie we shared both on and off the field far outlasted the high that came with outscoring our opponents.

Then, when it came time to head off to college, soccer became a thing of the past, as studies, exams and prepping for the real world took top priority. Sure, I made plenty of new friends, but the relationships that formed on the soccer field all those years of my youth were never replicated.

And while it's easy to live vicariously through our professional sports teams here in Atlanta—including one of Major League Soccer's most popular and successful squads—nothing is quite as thrilling as getting out there and playing the field yourself. Of course, you don't have to be an MLS-level athlete to earn playing time: It turns out, Atlanta is home to several organizations that offer average Joes like you and me an opportunity to release our inner athletes. In our cover story (page 30), writer Amy Meadows highlights a few fun options, from Ultimate Frisbee to cornhole. If you're like me and relish the friendships that come with participating in team sports, you might just decide to join a league.

October also brings relief from Atlanta's famously sweltering summer temps, and writer Lia Picard is helping us celebrate with a roundup of some of our city's most welcoming rooftop bar and restaurant spaces—the perfect place for a weekend brunch, or, perhaps, to celebrate a hard-earned win with your new teammates. Enjoy!

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Latest OPENINGS & ARRIVALS | STORIES: Claire Ruhlin |

LOCALLY INSPIRED Opening this month, Canopy by Hilton Atlanta Midtown highlights local artwork and design

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ituated steps away from attractions such as the High Museum of Art and the Alliance Theatre, Midtown’s new, 15-story Canopy by Hilton Hotel borrows inspiration from the neighborhood’s vibrant arts scene and culinary landscape.

“The Canopy Culture is defined by who we are and how we interact with each other, our guests, our partners and our neighborhood,” says Vincent Bucci, chief enthusiast at Canopy by Hilton Atlanta Midtown. Partially owned and operated by Concord Hospitality, developed by Greystar and Whitman Peterson and designed

by R2L:Architects, the hotel operates with the slogan “Positively Yours.”

“Thoughtful local choices and

surprising extras have been part of the brand DNA since its inception,” Bucci says. “Each property is a natural extension of its neighborhood as seen through local design, food and drink, and culture.”

Encompassing 176 rooms and four large Canopy suites with large windows offering city views, the hotel also offers a Canopy Retreat work or lounge area, more than 3,000 square feet of meeting space, an outdoor terrace and fireplace, a fitness room, a market and a curated cafe.

One corner of the building is made entirely of glass, providing sweeping views of the downtown skyline.

The hotel also planted greenery along West Peachtree and worked with MARTA to relocate a sub-

way stair enclosure that was previously obstructing pedestrian use of the sidewalk.

It’s an approach that Bucci describes as modern yet functional. “That is one of our main goals at Canopy—making the hotel flow seamlessly into the surrounding environment.”

Decorated by design firm Krause Sawyer, the building also showcases work by Atlanta artists Kevin Chambers, Ryan Coleman and Emily Mann throughout—including a paint-lid wall, a custom mural in the lobby and stacked canvases. "Each of these art-

ists has his or her own unique history in Atlanta, and therefore a unique take on what’s local,” Bucci says. “Regardless of who’s viewing it, it creates an attachment to the community.” n canopybyhilton.com

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Entertainment concept Bowlero arrives at Atlantic Station in 2019

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tlanta’s roster of entertainment destinations becomes even longer in 2019, when Atlantic Station welcomes the 25,000-square-foot Bowlero gaming concept.

“Bowlero will bring an immersive entertainment experience to Atlantic Station,” says Nick Garzia, director of leasing for Atlantic Station’s developer, Hines Southeast. “It combines modern convenience with a retro style and will provide the kind of interactive fun that lets guests escape and just enjoy the moment.”

In addition to backlit bowling lanes, the sprawling concept will also include an interactive gaming arcade featuring The World's Largest

Pac-Man, The Walking Dead, Mario Kart DX, Giant Connect Four and NBA Hoops Basketball, along with high-definition graphics and 4-D gaming experiences.

Guests can also order food and drinks from a full gastro-pub menu offering oversized (and over-the-top) creations such as 5-pound burgers, 2-foot-long hot dogs and Bowlero’s signature “Big Swig” cocktails.

Located at 19th and Market, the concept will be part of an AMLI residential complex slated to open in 2021. Look for more shops and res-

Lofty I Goals Short-term rentals debut at Ponce City Market's FLATS

t’s true not everyone can live in one of Ponce City Market’s trendy upstairs apartments, but both visitors and locals now have the opportunity to temporarily call the mixed-use development home, thanks to the recent introduction of short-term rentals at FLATS at Ponce City Market.

First announced in August, rentals are suitable for both weekend get-

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taurants opening here; Atlantic Station plans to add 25,000 square feet of new shops and restaurants at the base of the complex. “Midtown is undergoing an unprecedented boom in all phases of development: residential, retail, office and hospitality sectors,” says Garzia. “The emerging Millennial generation is choosing to live in town versus moving to the suburbs, and capturing them along with office workers and tourists just makes a lot of sense." n bowlero.com atlanticstation.com

aways, or staycations and corporate lodging. Guests can rent studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments for a minimum of three nights and up to several months. Pricing begins at $180 per night, and furry guests are welcome.

Akin to hotel rooms or corporate lodging, each apartment comes completely furnished and renovated, while maintaining the historic building’s original features—think exposed brick walls, lofty ceilings, sealed-and-stained concrete floors and steel-framed windows overlooking the BeltLine. And don’t expect run-of-the-mill IKEA furniture; top-tier pieces are specifically selected for each room.

“Atlanta Luxury Rentals furnishes apartments at the FLATS with a variety of collections and works with brands that meet their aesthetic and sell directly to interior designers,” says Atlanta Luxury Rentals CEO Chad Salenius. “High-end Italian hides and cotton velvets are commonly seen on upholstery throughout the apartments.”

Besides hand-selected furnishings and high-thread-count, Italian

West Midtown’s mixed-use development pairs creative workspace with local artwork These days, it seems as if the demand for creative workspace is higher than ever. At least, this was the impetus for 8West, a workspace project by real estate developers Atlantic Capital Properties and Gateway Ventures.

Situated in the Upper West Side on the corner of 8th Street and Howell Mill Road near Bartaco and Bocado, 8West is expected to open in the spring of 2020. The nine-story development includes 175,000 square feet of office space and 10,000 square feet of retail, which will arise in collaboration with commercial real estate agency Cartel Properties. An adjoining luxury residential development

by Trammell Crow Residential is also in the works.

Plenty of amenities are in store for future 8West office tenants, including a 680-car parking deck, a fitness facility, bike storage and repair, common collaborative spaces and conference rooms, an outdoor public plaza, podcast rooms and outdoor terraces offering sweeping city views.

The development is also working to highlight Atlanta’s local arts community, joining forces with Hathaway Gallery to cultivate public art and building artwork, including a 4,000-square-foot, west-facing art wall.

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A PLACE OF HER OWN

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Susan Barnett’s eclectic Morningside home

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A Place of Her Own

Above: The living room reflects Barnett’s French Country-meets-traditional style.

Below: The Morningside bungalow sits on a quiet street away from the hustle and bustle of the neighborhood.

A longtime Morningside resident gives her old home a new look

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ucked away off the beaten path in Morningside sits the home of Susan Barnett.

A white brick bungalow dating back to the 1940s, the house is welcoming with a big front yard and stairs leading up to it.

Susan Barnett, owner of the Morningside home, considers re-decorating an ongoing process and relishes every moment of it.

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Barnett moved into the house five years ago. A Morningside resident since the 1980s, she was happy to leave behind the hustle and bustle of main thoroughfare Rock Springs Road, where her previous house was. She was looking to downsize but didn’t want to give up the neighborhood she had come to love. “Morningside has always had a great reputation in my mind. It’s a very eclectic community with places to shop and eat and enjoy intown living,” she says.

The house was dated, though, and

Barnett was excited to make her own mark on it.

“I consider redecorating a continuous process; it’s never done. I’m always redecorating. You can ask my son,” she says, laughing. Right out of the gate she made small, basic changes. The floors were changed to a darker wood, the wall color was freshened from its darker hue to bright

white and basic window treatments were added. About three years ago she enlisted the services of Jenny Warner, founder of J. Thomas Designs Inc. and a Virginia-Highland resident. Warner says, “Susan has a good eye and had a lot of great items already. She really wanted help with her dining room and making sure the table was the right size and wanted to make sure

Above: Barnett has a penchant for brightly colored wallpaper and it adds a modern contrast to her traditional style.

Right: Animal-print chairs punch up an otherwise elegant dining room, and the crystal chandelier is the only original lighting fixture.

Below: The kitchen, with lightened up cabinets, shows off Barnett’s love of chinoiserie patterns, creating a fun element.

Above: Antique furniture and vintage accents appear throughout the bed and breakfast.

she wasn’t making a mistake. It started as a small project, but over the years we’ve layered things.”

Barnett describes her style as traditional but with an eclectic flair. This is especially noticeable in the dining room, where a dark wood round table with an embellished perimeter sits.

The only original lighting fixture in the house is the this room’s crystal

chandelier. It’s a fun surprise, though, to notice the fabric on the dining chairs—a black-and-white leopard print. Warner says, “She’s willing to take a risk if she knows it’s going to be interesting. Some of our risks have been neutral (i.e. black and white) but strong.” She also has a penchant for French country decor, which is seen in the keeping room’s red-printed

accent pillows, and in the green, earthy tones throughout the house.

The kitchen originally had amberbrown stained cabinets that Warner suggested should be painted a lighter, neutral color instead. Barnett also changed out the lighting fixtures to reflect her feminine style. Made of stainless steel, the fixtures resemble rings encircling planetary orbs with

crystal pendants hanging from the bottom. Her favorite feature of the house is the window treatments in the kitchen. A nod to chinoiserie style, they’re emblazoned with red pagodas that punch up the room and tie in the colors from the adjacent keeping room’s rug.

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The deep backyard has a wooden deck that looks over lush greenery.

Shaded by trees, you may forget that you’re in the heart of the big city. “She has a secluded oasis in the middle of Morningside,” says Warner. When Barnett moved in, she had White Builders Inc. construct a pavilion adorned with a cupola.

Outside the pavilion is a vintage garden table, and strands of bistro lights add a festive twinkle even during the day. Warner worked her magic inside the pavilion. “It had good bones with the couch and vintage rockers,” she says. “It needed some pop, so we added the orange-hued rug, a garden stool and pillows.”

In the living room at the front of the house, Barnett looks content in her space. The statement piece here is a coffee table she found at an estate sale. As with other elements throughout the house, it has a French feel that’s reflected in its gilded finish.

The house may be almost 80 years old, but thanks to Barnett’s knack for redecorating and her collaboration with Warner, it’s a fine fit for an established neighborhood. n

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“I consider redecorating a continuous process; it’s never done.” SUSAN BARNETT

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Concrete Jungle does much more than spend pleasant afternoons picking fruit. As Kennedy says, “We are doing the best that we can to try and protect the fruit trees in this city and make use of this amazing natural resource for people who rarely have access to fresh fruits and vegetables.”

Kennedy and volunteers do this by annually harvesting more than 25,000 pounds, or 100,000 servings, of fruit from trees around Atlanta.

Once the fruit is collected, they distribute it to shelters, soup kitchens and food pantries. Groups of pickers can be spotted from Grant Park to Piedmont Park.

Started in 2009, Concrete Jungle has grown from collecting apples and making cider to an organization that partnered with Georgia Tech to create electronic noses that “smell” when a tree is ripe and sensors that measure the bend of a branch loaded with fruit. Additionally, Concrete Jungle has a food map of Atlanta that visually promotes awareness of how much fruit is available on streetsides, in parks and in people’s yards.

Concrete Jungle slowly grew to a size that forced its founders to consider hiring an official employee.

And from the rooftop farms of New York City, Kennedy fell into the Atlanta urban farming scene.

She brought unique qualifications beyond her “official” college degree focused on music business and rhetoric. She was not simply a cyclist who identified food waste on the streets of Atlanta; she was experienced with farming. So she brought a knowledge to the organization that it needed to move forward.

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Urban Bounty Concrete Jungle’s Katherine Kennedy harvests and distributes food from Atlanta’s omnipresent fruit trees | STORY: Gresham Cash | Kennedy returned to the South to farm in a more rural setting but felt her time spent in the country was often “very sad and lonely.” So she started a small farm in Atlanta’s Vine City neighborhood and began volunteering with Concrete Jungle.

In 2017, she assumed the role of executive director.

Like any charity, the need for

funding is constant. But even in this respect, Kennedy’s farm-grown values are at the root of her work. “Our corporate sponsors get involved; they get their hands dirty; they come pick; they can be a part of the soup kitchens and food pantries,” she says.

“But there is meaning to the relationship more than just giving money.”

Concrete Jungle and Kennedy hope

to be good stewards of what the city offers. In addition to picking fruit and delivering it to partner agencies, they oversee an educational program with taste tests and recipe demos, and are working on a cookbook.

“We are trying to improve produce literacy,” she says. “And we are gonna continuing growing on that.” n

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s Katherine Kennedy navigated the branches of a Chickasaw plum with a smile and delivered calm instruction to volunteers, she embodied several of Concrete Jungle’s core values: being respectful, nimble and fun. Like an effortless leader, she addressed the Reynoldstown homeowner nearest the tree by name and ensured him that the volunteers would leave ample fruit for his family to enjoy.

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’m practicing pop-ups, paddling and improving my balance atop a surfboard, and I’m doing it all within landlocked Atlanta’s city limits.

“This was the workout that got me excited about working out,” says Jeanette Straeter, owner of City Surf Fitness on the edge of Old Fourth Ward.

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The 26-year-old entrepreneur (pictured above) started her own journey with the company, which has licensed locations around the South, when she was a Tulane University student. After a couple of years indulging in New Orleans’s famously rich food, she knew she needed to get in shape. “I started working out to lose some weight, but once I discovered City Surf, it took me from working out because I had to, to

| STORY: Jennifer Bradley Franklin | PHOTOS: Stephen Payne | having to force myself to take a rest day because I loved it so much.”

It’s well-known that surfing is one of the most challenging sports, requiring full-body strength (especially the core), balance, coordination and laserlike concentration. It’s no wonder surfers often have strong, lean physiques.

While the boards at City Surf are anchored to dry ground, participants still get the sensation of riding the waves.

Each foam-topped board sits on three

air-filled rubber “bladder” balls, tethered with two bungee cords on each side. Balance-blessed students may opt to lose one or both of the cords for an even bigger core challenge.

The 1,800-square-foot boutique studio feels coastal cool—as if it had been plucked from Australia’s Bondi Beach or Venice Beach in California—with its whitewashed walls, airy industrial windows, palm frond wallpaper and a wall-sized surfer riding a wave painted

by Buckhead Murals. Each week, Straeter and her small team of instructors lead 60-minute classes for a maximum of 15 students, with a different theme each day, focusing on a different muscle group or workout style. For instance, Mondays are always chest, back and abs; Tuesdays are focused on legs and glutes; Wednesdays are core and cardio, and so on. Based on each day’s program, expect to use free weights ranging from two to 30 pounds, Pilates rings and balls, and resistance bands that can be used with handles or ankle straps or looped through hooks on the boards. Though the conditioning classes target specific areas, students can expect full-body engagement every time.

As this writer can attest, exercises that feel simple on solid ground can present new challenges on the surfboard. “Some people feel like they’re failing because they’re shaking,” Straeter says. “I tell people, ‘Embrace the wobble!’ You’re waking up those stabilizer muscles, and your body may have imbalances you don’t realize.”

For instance, if you’re doing squats, and you’re putting too much weight in your toes, you’ll lean forward on the board. If you were on the solid floor, you wouldn’t realize and might not correct that form issue, but on the board, you’ll have to adjust to stay stable—and upright. To that end, the classes, set to tunes ranging from upbeat pop to mellow alternative, are deceptively tough. They’re fun while you’re there, but the soreness that comes in the following days confirms that the workouts are the real deal.

The appeal is catching on fast.

Some City Surf clients incorporate the workouts as a counterpoint to other programs of running and spin, while others consider this their primary gym. In fact, though the studio has only been open since March, some of its regulars have already passed the 100-class mark. For now, it’s the only place you can “hang 10” in town. n

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Jetsetters don’t have to board a flight to appreciate Hartsfield-Jackson’s happening, nearby neighborhoods | STORY: Caroline Eubanks |

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ven if you’re not hopping on a flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the neighborhoods that encompass the ATL Airport District, including Hapeville, East Point, College Park and Union City, offer plenty of lesser-known landmarks and museums to explore. The area also hosts events throughout the year, including Airport District Restaurant Week and Spin the District, a multi-city cycling race. Each is a town of its own, complete with main streets lined with shops and restaurants ready to welcome you.

Engines & Brews Learn about Atlanta’s hometown airport at the historic hangar that houses the Delta Flight Museum. The College Park attraction showcases the company’s history from regional farm airline to international giant. Since 1995, the 68,000-square-foot museum has been a showplace for vintage aircrafts, flight attendant uniforms and items from partnerships such as the 1996 Olympics. Tour the Spirit of Delta, a Boeing 747 purchased by airline employees, or test your skills on the flight simulator.

Delta isn’t the only major company to call the Airport District home. Hapeville’s Porsche Experience Center educates visitors about the luxury German car manufacturer at its North American headquarters. The state-of-the-art facility includes a gallery of the brand‘s classic cars, a driving simulator lab and a test track where visitors can take a spin in some sporty vehicles.

After your high-octane afternoon, unwind with a pint at Arches Brewing, in Hapeville, the southside’s only craft brewer. Founded by five friends who began home brewing in 2005, today Arches’ tasting room offers three year-round brews as well as limitedrelease American- and European-inspired lagers and ales. Sip a Southern Bel’, Arches’ take on a Belgian pale ale, by the courtyard’s fire pits.

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Left: The Spirit of Delta is one of the highlights of the Delta Flight Museum.

Above: Mami’s La Cubana serves up authentic Cuban sandwiches.

Left: The rooms at Solis Two Porsche Drive offer runway views.

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Above: A Porsche hits the track at the Porsche Experience Center.

tostones, ropa vieja and medianoche sandwiches. The restaurant is small, so you might have to wait for a table, but it‘ll be worth it.

Just order a strong Cuban espresso to sip while you wait.

Also in downtown Hapeville, Volare Wine & Bistro is open for lunch and dinner and serves globally inspired dishes only five minutes from the airport. The neighborhood restaurant has an extensive wine list to pair with entrees such as fireroasted branzino and grilled salmon.

The district is also home to two food companies. The Chick-fil-A Dwarf House in Hapeville is one of the fast food chain’s original locations, while juice company Arden’s Garden is headquartered in East Point.

airport runways and the Porsche Experience Center’s test track. It takes its inspiration from Porsche with a European motorsports motif in the decor. Standard in-room amenities include flat-screen televisions and coffee makers; the hotel also has a rooftop bar, swimming pool, fine dining restaurant and complimentary airport shuttles. n

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Whether you’re looking for a quick, casual bite or a special occasion dinner, the neighborhoods around the airport offer something to satisfy every taste. A favorite lunch spot of airport employees, Mami’s La Cubana serves some of the tastiest Cuban fare outside Havana, including

The airport area has plenty of bigname hotels, especially those around the Georgia International Convention Center. Until recently, boutique options were few. Enter Solis Two Porsche Drive, the second United States location for the brand. Opened in 2017, the property overlooks

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Left: Utah’s Zion National Park is surrounded by red rock majesty.

Below: Seasonal dishes are served with a side of scenery at Moki.

Above: The Narrows is a hiking experience like no other—walking along a riverbed through a slot canyon.

Below: The Desert Pearl Inn has views and the gurgling sounds of the Virgin River.

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s massive walls of sandstone converge with the sky, it is impossible to put into words how impressive and stunning this site is. “Zion” means place of peace and refuge, and the title couldn’t be more fitting for Utah’s most visited national park.

Whether planning a hiking adventure, peaceful retreat or family sightseeing trip, here’s how to spend time in and around the park.

Fundamentals Shuttles between hiking routes and sightseeing locations run April through October. The free service arrives frequently at nine stops along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. Additionally, a shuttle service in the town of Springdale stops at nine spots from early morning until late evening.

For any essentials you need for exploring, Zion Adventure Company can get you sorted. For The Narrows hike, you will need canyon shoes, neoprene socks and a hiking pole. In colder months, a dry suit will keep you warm. You can rent a dry sack for gear, including one for a smartphone.

Fill backpacks with snacks and lunch

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goods at Sol Foods grocery, which boasts an impressive selection of cured meats, cheeses and baked goods.

Where to Hike Endless trails surround the Virgin River that flows through the center of Zion Canyon, and in one impressive excursion, the river is your trail. From the Temple of Sinawava, The Narrows trail follows the north fork of the river on a bottom-up hike through a narrow slot canyon that meanders as you walk through flowing water and occasionally scamper over or around large rocks. Choose your distance for this one; it goes on for miles.

From Weeping Rock trailhead, an 8-mile round-trip hike takes you on a paved journey up to Observation Point. Slick rock formations span the distance, culminating at the rim of the canyon with breathtaking views of colorful cliffs and lush valleys.

Angel’s Landing juts out of the center of the canyon, soaring 1,500 feet above your start. The hike begins at the Grotto trailhead and offers one of the most stunning viewpoints as a reward for the 5-mile round-trip. It’s a steep, uphill slog with a series of switchbacks called Walter’s Wiggles that lead to a lookout point. Some end here, while those without a fear of heights climb the narrow spine of

the mountain to stand on the flat top.

While a little intimidating, there are plenty of steps and chains to hold onto as you make your way to the uppermost point with 360-degree views.

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burgers and tiny sample sizes of Utah’s first microbrewery even tastier.

New on the dining scene, Moki offers modern takes on locally sourced, seasonal fare. The indoor/outdoor setting is crisp and stylish at the foot of the mountains. Cocktails and a concise menu of wine complement dishes of tuna carpaccio, goat cheese gougères (baked savory pastries made of choux dough mixed with cheese), and even Nashville-style hot chicken.

Preparing for a day of canyoneering or refueling after hours spent scramWhere to Stay bling and wading is quite delicious The Desert Pearl Inn is situated near in Springdale. Start off with specialty the entrance of the park and within coffees at MeMe’s Café. The quaint walking distance of restaurants, shops spot has a large selection of savory and shuttle services. It’s nestled along and sweet crepes and squeezes the cottonwood-lined river. Like a orange juice to order. Roasted turkey desert oasis, rooms are both beautifulwith hollandaise makes for a subly furnished and usefully appointed. stantial breakfast or lunch.

Each has a view of red rock formaOscar’s Cafe serves breakfast, tions and either a private balcony or lunch and dinner on a spacious terrace. Rooms are plush, framed and patio. Hearty dishes of decorated with natural green chile enchiladas give Desert Pearl Inn materials. Convenience a taste of the Southwest kitchens have coffee desertpearl.com with plenty of vegan and makers, toaster ovens and MeMe’s Café vegetarian choices to go dishwashers. Bathrooms memescafezion.com Oscar’s Cafe with mountain views. are divided into two Italoscarscafe.com Zion Canyon Brewing ian-tiled spaces for privacy Moki Company is conveniently and convenience. Each 435.215.0520 located at the park entrance room has a sleeper sofa, shuttle stop to quench your Sol Foods making this an option solfoods.com thirst after a day in the sun. for a family stay. There Zion Adventure Company Sit on the large patio with is a large pool and a hot zionadventures.com a view of the Watchman, tub for soaking under the Zion Canyon an icon of the park. The starry Western sky. Deer Brewing Company scenic backdrop makes are often spotted along zionbrewery.com pub fare of pretzel sticks, the gurgling riverbanks. n

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It takes a variety of materials to produce such a painting, he says.

“My motto is ‘by any medium necessary.’ For a black-and-white animal portrait, I might use spray paint for a softer feel. I might do the final touches or the finer lines with a brush. It all depends on the piece and the effect.” bathrooms. It took two weeks for Mike learned early on the impact his bold brushstrokes to fill the of those visual effects. As a kid in spaces where they beg to be examConnecticut, he was surrounded by ined, which is sure to make the a family of artists who designed and lines longer as people linger inside. created theater stages. “I grew up Most of Mike’s work adds surprise seeing these massive sets being built to the city’s landscape. His latest, a and artists painting murals on cancollaboration with the Atlanta Braves, vas,” he says. “That inspired me.” put an array of baseball images on When the family moved to Florida, a building across from Ponce City the inspiration continued. Teen-aged Market. One of his favorites is a fiveMike got into skateboarding and the story, hot pink, gray and blue falcon pop art and graphics that go with called “Bird’s Eye View” that covers the sport. He also tried his hand at the side of the Modera Midtown graffiti before taking up serious apartment building on 8th Street.

Local muralist Greg Mike uses a rainbow of colors to soften the cityscape

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ne guy with a lot of spray paint can turn a retaining wall or the side of a building into a work of art. For Reynoldstown’s Greg Mike, those plain facades are an invitation to get creative.

“Each wall has different qualities,” says Mike. “All my work is site specific, so I work with the space to see what feels right.”

Whatever Mike winds up doing, it often results in the creation of a new art work. It might include turning a building’s windows into the eyes of a character’s face or creating a bit of an optical illusion for drivers speeding by. And he doesn’t limit himself to exteriors: His work has also covered cars, skateboards and bathroom walls. Just head north to Alpharetta’s new Holmes restaurant and check out his handiwork in the men’s and women’s

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Main: One of Mike’s signature, colorful murals. Inset: Mike’s black-andwhite designs cover bathroom walls at Holmes restaurant, in Alpharetta.

art studies at Florida State, where he’d head off campus whenever possible to visit Atlanta’s museums and galleries.

“I got immersed in the city and fell in love with it,” he says. “I moved here right after school about 15 years ago.”

His career began in the graphic arts, but 10 years ago he started doing more murals. “Public and street art has exploded since then, so I’m in the right place at the right time,” he says.

So much interest in outdoor art inspired Mike in 2008 to open the Inman Park ABV (A Better View) Gallery that showcases the work of 400 contemporary artists. He also launched the Outerspace Project, an annual September gathering that recruits artists from around the country to paint murals in Atlanta. This year marked the fourth time the public art initiative brightened the local landscape.

One space Mike has resisted transforming with his spray paint is the house he shares with his wife, Laura, a commercial insurance broker, and their new baby boy.

“Most people expect it looks like other houses I’ve painted, but no,” he admits. “It’s pretty clean outside.

All the art is on the inside.” n

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PR podcast junkie and foodie Ben Getz was seeking more podcasts to listen to. When he searched for “Atlanta” and “food,” nothing popped up. So he set his table, this time with recording software and not silverware, to capture the oral history of Atlanta’s food scene.

The Atlanta Foodcast is a glimpse into the background and day-today life of the people who feed our city. Each week, Virginia Highlands resident Getz publishes a fresh episode averaging 45 minutes in which he leads open conversations about chefs’ zigzagging journeys and culinary entrepreneurs’ big breaks.

“The people on the podcast show you the tapestry of what really makes the food industry what it is,” Getz says. “If you want to get a great snapshot of who these people

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are and what makes the lifeblood of Atlanta’s culinary community, it’s these folks.”

The Atlanta Foodcast could focus on recipes and restaurants, but Getz is more interested in the people behind the food. He opens every interview with the same question: “Who cooked for you growing up, and what kind of cook was he or she?” Once a storytelling space is established, listeners get a peek into the personality of Getz’s foodie guests who have included Steven Satterfield of Miller Union, Judith Winfrey of PeachDish, and Todd Richards of Richard’s Southern Fried, just to name a few.

Getz’s rustic, whisk forearm tattoo shows he’s been rolling up his sleeves to pitch in around the kitchen his whole life. Both of his parents became culinary entrepreneurs who started a catering business in their dining room. By day, Getz works in marketing and spends

his weekends hosting podcast recordings at restaurants or at Ponce City Market, just a short walk from the home he shares with his wife and two young children.

With no formal training in broadcast, Getz made his podcast from scratch by emulating the free-flowing interview style he enjoys listening to.

And by echoing his gregarious father, he dishes up a variety of personalities on his show. “My father was a steadfast connector of people. I’ve always been very much like him,” Getz says.

“I have never met a stranger, and I’m never at a loss for how to strike up a conversation with someone.”

Season 1 launched in March, but the show had been brewing since April 2017. After establishing his passion project for months, Getz was confident he could satisfy his listeners with fresh content each week. A total of 34 episodes are planned for the inaugural season.

“The first step to making a podcast

is consistency: If you decide to make a weekly podcast, make a weekly podcast,” says Getz, adding that consistency also establishes credibility.

“I may never have the chance to do this again, so I might as well commit to doing this the best that I can.”

The Atlanta Foodcast will have a new menu of sound bites for Season 2 with a variety of ways to listen, and maybe even watch. Getz plans to host his first panel discussion this month with guests from Season 1 discussing their thoughts on the slow food movement.

But promoting the podcast is not something Getz prioritizes. Just like good food, the podcast should speak for itself. “I have so much confidence in the content of the podcast. It’s not about me,” Getz says. “I want The Atlanta Foodcast to be a gift that I give back to the industry that I love the most and the city that I live in and love.” n

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hould we sit next to each other?” my husband asked as we strolled toward a vacant booth inside Green Sprout Vegetarian Cuisine.

It seemed an odd question: We always sit facing one another.

Then I looked around the dining room. Only two other tables were occupied, both booths, and at both couples were sitting side by side.

“We’re rebels,” I said, slipping into my own seat.

Green Sprout Vegetarian Cuisine is located in a strip mall across from Ansley Square. The dining room is dimly lit, which helps set a relaxed mood yet not necessarily a romantic one. There’s a comfortable casualness here, like the difference between a long-term relationship and a first date.

Shortly after we were seated, a fourth couple entered and sat at yet another booth,

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side by side. “We’re going to share an order of Mongolian soy beef,” one half of that couple told the server—words that immediately answered one question while raising another.

That explained the seating arrangements we’d observed. Yes, eating off the same plate is one way to share food, and if that’s your preferred method, you may want to snag a booth and sit adjacent to your dining companion. We simply asked for extra plates, preferring not to crane our necks to look at one another. We ordered five different menu items on that visit, along with extra plates, all of which were delivered with a smile, as were the to-go boxes when we couldn’t finish but didn’t want to let a morsel go to waste.

Beef? The restaurant is 100 percent vegan, a fact that isn’t quite clear from the restaurant name. Nor does it reveal that it is rooted in Chinese cuisine. While most dishes are described as vegetable- or tofu-based, a closer inspection of the menu revealed that soy versions of beef, chicken, pork, shrimp and salmon are available

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in some dishes as well as add-on options.

Alternate meats may satisfy cravings for a former-omnivore vegan and can make the restaurant more enticing to an ardent carnivore.

My meat-loving mom reluctantly joined me on my second visit and was quickly won over.

Empire Soy Chicken, the restaurant’s most popular dish, impresses. I’d not previously had imitation chicken, but this version is so good, if you didn’t know it wasn’t real odds are you wouldn’t suspect a thing. Here, deep-fried little balls of the stuff arrive nestled in with vegetables swimming in a thick, sweet-spicy sauce.

I sliced one bite-sized faux-poultry nugget into two pieces with a fork, picked it up for inspection, and my jaw dropped: It looks like chicken, not tofu. It has chicken’s toothsome texture, tighter and firmer than even extra-firm tofu. I didn’t try any other imitation meats, but the soy chicken blew me away with its authenticity.

I later learned from manager Chi Fu that the current two-page menu presents the most

Above: Vegetable fried rice stands on its own or pairs well with other dishes.

Below: Butternut squash with plum sauce is topped with lotus root slices.

Above: Empire soy chicken is a believable stand-in for the real thing.

Inside Scoop from Manager Chi Fu

Left: Potatostuffed curry spring rolls are a spicier appetizer option.

Who owns the restaurant?

My brother is the owner; he opened it in 2003. I moved here six years ago to help him; he’s getting ready to retire.

What’s the most popular dish on the menu?

Empire soy chicken. But everything is popular: The menu was four pages and is now two; anything not popular is gone.

How often does the menu change?

About once a year.

What’s your personal favorite dish on the menu?

Vegetable fried rice and tofu with mixed vegetables.

popular dishes from the previous four-page menu. The restaurant, which originally opened in 2003, has a loyal following. It’s easy to figure out why: Each dish we sampled has an eye-pleasing presentation, well-balanced flavors and fresh ingredients.

Steamed dumplings, like most dishes we tried, pack a strong flavor with notes of broccoli and other veggies. Tender and warm, they melt in the mouth. Fried curry spring rolls, a spicier appetizer option, are stuffed with potato and fried to golden perfection; the spicy heat lingers in the puddle of red-orange sauce served alongside.

The sauce is so tasty it’s tempting to pick up the little bowl to drink it once the rolls are gone.

Butternut squash with plum sauce is arguably the most beautiful dish with its snappy color contrasts. It also stands out on the menu as the dish most proud to be 100 vegan; there’s no normally-has-meat-in-it counterpart it’s trying to imitate. Steamed squash arrives topped with broccoli stalks, purple cabbage, snow peas,

zucchini and thin, crunchy slices of lotus root, all smothered in a rich-hued sauce.

Kung Pao tofu and General Tso’s tofu both feature crispy fried tofu and equivalent levels of spice—so similar, in fact, that even side by side it was difficult to tell the two dishes apart beyond their vegetable mixes.

(In addition to tofu, both dishes have broccoli and bell pepper; the Kung Pao also has carrot, celery and peanuts.) Each sauce enhanced the vegetables, but the two were essentially indistinguishable. Both recipes are tasty, but if it’s variety you crave, then order one or the other rather than both.

Vegetable lo mein tops thick, slippery noodles with broccoli, carrot, onion, mushrooms and bean sprouts. It’s hearty and satisfying with enough umami to placate a meat craving.

Whatever else you order, don’t miss the vegetable fried rice. Though it could make for a satisfying meal on its own, it also pairs perfectly with other dishes. It’s packed with

broccoli, carrot, mushrooms, green peas, zucchini and string beans.

Each time I’ve visited Green Sprout, I’ve ordered more than I actually need to eat, eaten more than I intended and left toting leftovers to devour later. I walk to my car feeling full yet not bloated—which makes it easier to imagine comfortably cuddling up to my husband once back at home. n

GREEN SPROUT VEGETARIAN CUISINE 1529 Piedmont Ave., Suite D, 30324 404.874.7373 greensproutga.com Recommended: Vegetable fried rice ($9); vegetable lo mein ($9.50); butternut squash with plum sauce ($13); Empire soy chicken ($15).

Bottom Line: 100 percent vegan Chinese-style fare priced right.

Appetizers, entrées and chef specials are on the menu. The atmosphere is casual, service fast and flavors well balanced.

Dine in or pick up phone orders to go.

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FD Social, the latest and final installment of Ponce City Roof, opened in July, adding to the bustling food hall’s already impressive roster. The redeveloped bar isn’t reported to be haunted, but it is historic and has a cool story adding to its allure.

(And are we sure it isn’t haunted?)

The bar takes up three floors in a tower on the 10th floor of Ponce City Market and used to be home to a

1920’s radio broadcast called the Dinner Bell R.F.D. (which stood for Radio Farmer’s Democracy). Listeners tuned in to hear a show hosted by Dewey Burnett with programming about farming and homemaking advice, and performances by local musicians.

Now the tower has been restored beyond its former glory with a design aesthetic that’s industrial meets bohemian. In the main room, known as the “Parlour,” the floors are a polished concrete that's balanced by the shimmering tin ceiling, reminiscent of a New Orleans bar. Plenty of seating is found in the form of plush couches and chairs. The most striking feature is along the back exposed-brick wall, where shelves display antique radios

that harken back to the inspiration for the bar’s name. Randy Hayden, beverage director of Slater Hospitality, says of the space, “We have old school games like bumper pool and poker. When you’re up there, it’s kind of like a throwback, like you went in a time machine a little bit.”

If you’re worried that the space takes itself too seriously, don’t. Despite its homage to the prohibition area in terms of decor and design, it’s still very much a revelrous atmosphere.

You can easily bounce between Skyline Park and RFD Social, especially when you need to cool off. The drinks at RFD Social are creative, sippable craft cocktails.

Hayden says, “In fall and winter, we’ll have drinks that have a rustic feel to them and use more rustic flavors and a lot more bitters and darker spirits.” Besides craft cocktails, libations include local beer and a well-curated wine list.

The tower has more surprises, too. On the 11th floor is the Roebuck Room, a space parceled into small

RFD Social welcomes guests to stay for a while with its cozy furnishings.

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Above: RFD Social's pressed-tin ceiling is reminiscent of a New Orleans bar.

Below: Guests can move between RFD Social and Skyline Park with ease.

and large conference rooms as well as a larger event area. Those looking to host a throwback soirée will love the sweeping views over the city.

RFD Social and the tower it lives in may not be haunted, but with a storied past, it’s definitely worth a visit, especially during Halloween season when historic spots tend to seem a little spooky.

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Makes 35 small truffles “I adore chocolate truffles," says Martinez. "They are easy to play with as far as flavor goes. This hot cocoa recipe is a great combination of texture and rich chocolate flavor.”

Milk Chocolate Ganache 9 oz. milk chocolate 7 oz. heavy cream 1 oz. unsalted butter, cubed Place chocolate over boiling water in a small mixing bowl and stir until completely melted. Meanwhile, bring heavy cream to a boil in a small saucepan then remove from heat. Pour the cream into melted chocolate and stir until combined. Slowly add the room temperature butter until the butter is fully mixed in, one cube at a time.

The ganache should look smooth and glossy. Place ganache in fridge for 6 hours.

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1 ¾ oz. cocoa powder 3 ½ oz. dark chocolate 2 c. crushed graham crackers 1 c. mini marshmallows 2 teaspoons sea salt for topping 2 oz. orange sprinkles

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Claudia Martinez, pastry chef of Tiny Lou’s, shares her favorite Halloween recipes | STORY: Lia Picard | PHOTOS: Erik Meadows |

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dmit it: Even as an adult, Halloween is a welcome excuse to indulge in candy.

Who doesn’t love digging into a bag of Fun Size Snickers? The classic candies of our childhood are great, but if you’re hosting a spooky soiree you may want to try taking a sophisticated approach to your sweet treats.

We consulted with Claudia Martinez, pastry chef of Tiny Lou’s at the newly re-opened Hotel Clermont in Poncey-

Highland, to help us craft the most delectable homemade Halloween treats. A master at creating bewitchingly beautiful desserts, Martinez takes a playful approach to her craft.

The “Ode to Blondie”—a brownedbutter blondie adorned with curried banana flambé, buttermilk ice cream and a hazelnut crémeaux— is a cheeky homage to the Clermont Lounge’s iconic dancer. Whip up one of these recipes, and your guests will be enchanted.

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place dark chocolate over boiling water in small mixing bowl to melt and set aside. Place cocoa powder into a large mixing bowl and remove the set chocolate ganache from the refrigerator.

Lightly dust hands with cocoa powder and use a tablespoon to scoop ganache.

Place scooped ganache on baking sheet and roll with cocoa powder, making evenly molded balls. Dip truffles about half way into the melted chocolate and roll with hands to ensure all chocolate is covering the truffle. Lightly sprinkle truffles with graham cracker crumbs until completely covered. Chill in fridge until set (about 5 minutes).

TO SERVE: Place truffles on large plate. Melt some chocolate and drizzle over truffles and sprinkle with mini marshmallows, orange sprinkles and sea salt. Stored in a covered container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

CINNAMON APPLE GUMMIES

Makes 30 gummies

“The apple-cinnamon combination is one of my favorites," Martinez says. "It reminds you of fall and Thanksgiving all in one. This gummy recipe is a pate de fruit base, which I love making.”

1 lb. granulated sugar ¼ oz. pectin powder 2 c. apple puree 2 teaspoons cinnamon Juice of one lemon 3 ½ oz. sugar (for rolling) EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Sugar thermometer Line a sheet pan with plastic wrap. Place half of the sugar and pectin in a small bowl and whisk together. Combine the apple puree, remaining sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice in a heavy sauce pan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Bring mixture to a complete boil and add the sugar and pectin mix.

Insert a sugar thermometer and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and constantly stir until the mixture reaches 245 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once you have reached the temperature, remove the pan from the heat and pour directly on to the sheet pan.

Spread evenly and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

Once firm, unmold the pan, flip it upside down and peel the plastic off. Cut into small squares or use a favorite cutter of your choice. Place sugar in a shallow dish and toss the gummies to coat. Store on a paper-lined tray. Can be kept in a loosely covered container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Food News n Good news for those of you who work in Midtown— 5Church now offers a lunch takeout menu with delectable items such as fried chicken salad and jerk chicken nachos. Call 404.400.3669 or email takeout@5churchatlanta. com to place your order.

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in town. Grant Park’s Buteco opened in August, bringing Brazilian treats such as chicken croquettes to the new Beacon complex.

facebook.com/butecoatl n Taste of Atlanta returns October 19-21 at Historic Fourth Ward Park, and it promises to be better than ever. Buy your wristband to experience bites from

Bareburger, Better Half, Char, Barcelona and more.

Tickets start at $25.

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PUMPKIN SPICE WHITE CHOCOLATE RICE KRISPIES TREATS Makes 10 treats

“Rice Krispies Treats are always a hit with the adults and kids. A hint of pumpkin spice in this recipe adds a pop of fall flavor. These are fun to cut into your favorite Halloween shapes,” Martinez says.

1/4 c. unsalted butter 7 oz. mini marshmallows 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice (adjust based on taste) 5 c. Rice Krispies cereal 2 teaspoons orange food coloring 1/3 c. semi-sweet white chocolate chips Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Grease the paper with butter. Set aside.

Grease a large mixing bowl with butter. Add cereal to bowl. In a medium saucepan, melt butter and add marshmallows. Stir constantly and add orange food coloring.

Remove saucepan from heat.

Stir in pumpkin spice. Add marshmallow mixture to cereal and stir until well combined. Spread mixture evenly over pan and press down.

Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and gently press them down to stick to the bars.

Do not spread. Chill bars in fridge for at least 45 minutes.

Cut into squares or your favorite shape and serve.

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“[ROLLER DERBY] BRINGS TOGETHER PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE, OF ALL SHAPES, SIZES, PERSONALITIES AND BACKGROUNDS.”—SUSAN MCKINNEY

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Roller Derby: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

Atlanta has become quite the sports town in recent years.

Professional teams such as the Falcons, the Braves, the Hawks and Atlanta United FC have enthusiastic fans filling stadiums when their seasons are in full swing. While the city is a bona fide hotspot for mainstream sports, it also is home to an array of lesser-known yet equally entertaining pastimes.

Whether you’re a spectator or a player, these offbeat and up-and-coming ATL options just might be in your wheelhouse.

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one are the days of skaters in fishnets and tutus clotheslining each other as they race around a track. Instead, today’s roller derby is an impressive blend of strategy and showmanship that has elevated this contemporary sport into a must-see spectacular. And right here, we have the Atlanta Rollergirls (ARG), a league founded by Angela Ward (a.k.a.

Tanya Hyde) in November 2004.

A founding member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), the Atlanta Rollergirls league is comprised of four home teams: The Apocalypstix, The Denim Demons, The Glamma Rays and The Toxic Shocks. They play once a month during a February-to-September season at the Yaarab Shrine Center in Midtown. The association also boasts three travel teams: The Rumble Bs, The Jukes of Hazzard and The Dirty South Derby Girls. Here, we ask Susan McKinney (a.k.a. Git Off My Lawn) about the roller derby experience.

How do you describe roller derby?

It’s an amazing sport that will teach you to not read a book by its cover.

It brings together people from all walks of life, of all shapes, sizes, personalities and backgrounds. There are crazy feats of athleticism that you literally cannot find in any other sport. What other full contact sport requires speed, agility, strength and explosiveness—all on eight wheels without falling?

What happens during a game?

The bouts last about an hour. There

are two 30-minute halves with a 10-minute halftime. There are two teams out on the track for each play, or what we call jams. Each team has five skaters; four of those five people from each team are blockers, and the fifth is a jammer who scores the points. When the jam starts, a jammer will fight to get in front of the opposing blockers and skate away. Once a jammer gets away, she skates around the track and back in to the pack. For each hip of an opposing blocker the jammer passes the second time she fights through, she scores a point.

The skaters’ names are fantastic (Gucci Maim, Slams McKenzie and Pewee Slayhouse, just to name a few). How do you choose your names?

Some people like to be funny and clever. Others like to make a play off of something they love. For example, there are a million names referencing Harry Potter. Others kind of use it as an alter ego. But it’s just a way to have even more fun in the sport.

Atlanta Rollergirls?

We are serious about our sport and love what we do! We are a community of strong, diverse, hardworking women who have come together to build upon a sport that we are passionate about. It’s a league that has given us so much as individuals, as well provides us an avenue to support and connect with other diverse communities within Atlanta. n atlantarollergirls.com

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KNOW THE TERMS Bocce is the plural of the word “boccia,” and the game should never be referred to as bocce ball.

The game play and awarding of points happen during a frame, which is also known as a giro.

A spock is an underhand, forceful throw that is designed to hit and move the pallino or one of the other team’s balls.

The pallino, also known as the Jack, is the small ball that’s tossed out first and acts as the marker.

Lagging is the underhand throwing action used to roll the bocce ball toward the pallino.

If your team is throwing, you have the pallino advantage.

A kiss is when the bocce ball is tossed and touches the pallino where it rests.

A high-arching, hard throw that goes beyond the center line of the court in order to spock another ball, a volo is actually a no-no because it is dangerous to other players and can damage the bocce balls.

id you know that “bocce” is an Italian term that means “to bowl”? And that you can play bocce year-round at locations across the city? Thanks to the Atlanta Bocce League, you really can. Boasting 100 teams that play on various nights of the week at bars including Ormsby’s, The Midway Pub and the Painted Pin, as well as in Piedmont Park, the league offers plenty of opportunities to take part in the sport that hails from the Roman Empire. And it’s an excellent option for players of all skill levels.

“There’s a simplistic aspect to bocce that makes it available to everyone who wants to play,” observes Chris Walbert, founder of the Atlanta Bocce League. “While

there is a steep learning curve at the beginning, you usually get through that during your first season. When you play again, you get better. And you just keep getting better.”

Each game lasts between 30 and 45 minutes, and games are played both indoors and outdoors, depending on the venue. Teams are comprised of at least five people; the winning team is the first to reach 15 points. And during play, which offers a great opportunity for chatting and social interaction while you wait for each player to take a turn, work on learning the unique—often Italian—terms (See Know Your Terms) so you can talk the bocce talk. n

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Ultimate

ileen Thomas, president of the Atlanta Flying Disc Club (AFDC), wants you to know something about Ultimate. While it’s a sport that’s played with a disc or Frisbee, it’s not “the sport with dogs.” In fact, the game actually resembles a combination of soccer and football, with non-stop movement that results in teams striving to catch the Frisbee in the opposing team’s end zone for a goal.

The sport has grown in popularity in recent years. Thomas attributes that to the players. “As anyone who plays will tell you, Ultimate is a community.

It’s a welcoming, open and accepting group of people who share the common connection of playing and loving the sport,” she says. “Players on an opposing team aren’t viewed as the enemy.

Rather, we compete with mutual respect for the athleticism and competition.

Subsequently, we feel a stronger sense of unity. This is called the Spirit of the Game, and it’s unique to Ultimate.”

The AFDC, which plays at Atlanta parks including Grant Park, Walker Park and Boulevard Crossing, follows the rules set forth by USA Ultimate. Check out the game and By the Numbers (right). n

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BY THE NUMBERS 1968 – the year Ultimate was created at Columbia High School in Maplewood, New Jersey, according to USA Ultimate, the national governing body for the sport 750 – how many people are members of the AFDC 12 – the number of leagues within the AFDC 16 – the number of teams that typically register for the summer league alone (the most popular one)

25 – the depth of each end zone in yards (more than twice the size of a football end zone) 2 – the number of time-outs each team can call during a half 70 – how many seconds each time out lasts

7 – the number of players on each Ultimate team

0 – the number of referees on the field (players call their own fouls and resolve their own disputes!

It’s all part of the Spirit of the Game.)

175 – the weight in grams of an official Ultimate Frisbee (that’s less than one pound)

2001 – the year Ultimate was added to the World Games as a medal-earning sport

15 – the number of goals required to win the game

10 – the average number of dollars you’ll spend on an Ultimate Frisbee. Now get out there and play!

100 – the official time cap in minutes for an Ultimate game

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70 x 40 – the area in yards of a regulation field

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“THERE’S A SIMPLISTIC ASPECT TO BOCCE THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO PLAY.”— CHRIS WALBERT

“EVEN IF YOU’VE NEVER PLAYED PADDLE SPORTS BEFORE, IT’S A PRETTY EASY GAME TO PICK UP. IT’S ALSO AWESOME TO WATCH.”

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here’s something particularly special about cornhole.

“It’s the only game that lets you hold a drink in one hand while you throw a bag with the other. You can’t play baseball with a beer in your left hand,” muses Jeff Brawand, founder of Cornhole ATL, Atlanta’s largest cornhole league. “And you don’t necessarily have to be athletic to play.

If you can throw a one-pound bag 30 feet, then you can play.”

The combination of social camaraderie and lighthearted competition makes cornhole the perfect sport for ATL residents seeking an activity that’s equal parts exercise and

entertainment. And through Cornhole ATL, you can participate in a league close to work or home, with several intown options, from Atkins Park in Virginia-Highland to The Midway Pub in East Atlanta. Each sevenweek season ends with a tournament, and the league is divided into three divisions—beginner, intermediate and advanced—to ensure fair and fun play.

Of course, a tad bit of skill is required to get four bags to land perfectly in the hole of a board 30 feet away. Brawand offers these pointers (below) to help you get points on the board. n

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TIPS FROM THE EXPERT boards are 27 feet apart. Your foot cannot go past the tip of the cornhole board at which you are stationed during play. l Throw the bag nice

l Keep an eye on your feet.

and high. You want to get a good arc on the bag so it doesn’t hit the board and slide off the back.

The front of the two opposing

l Don’t aim for the hole.

Again, you don’t want the bag to slide off the back of the board. Aim for the front of the board, and you have a better shot of getting the bag in the hole. l Get some spin on the bag. Throwing the bag like a Frisbee will actually cause it to land flat on the board.

Pickleball

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here’s a net, a ball and paddles. But it’s not tennis. Or badminton. Or even pingpong. So what is this game that’s popping up on courts around Atlanta? It’s pickleball.

The name may sound funny, but there’s nothing silly about this burgeoning sport, which was founded in 1965 at the Washington state home of U.S. Representative Joel Pritchard. “Pickleball is a great game for everyone,” says Chris Wolfe, co-owner of the Atlanta Pickleball Association (ATLPBA).

“Even if you’ve never played paddle sports before, it’s a pretty easy game to pick up.

It’s also awesome to watch.”

A great time to watch is during the Atlanta Open – The South Championships, the highly anticipated annual tournament hosted by the ATLPBA that abides by the rules of the United States Pickleball Association. And if you want to play, there are several local spots to visit, including The Family Life Center at Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, the Piedmont Atlanta Fitness Center and the Grant Park Recreation Center. But before you pick up a paddle, read how pickleball sets itself apart from other comparable sports in Basics of the Game (right). n

Photo: Courtesy Cornhole ATL

l The bags should be filled with plastic resin beads.

While cornhole bags originally were filled with corn (hence, the name), when the corn gets wet or is played with often, it turns to flour. Plastic resin lasts.

BASICS OF THE GAME The Court A pickleball court is relatively small at 20 feet by 40 feet and includes a non-volley zone called “the kitchen” that extends 7 feet back from the net on each side.

The Net The pickleball net is only 36 inches high at the sidelines and 34 inches high at the center of the court.

The Ball The pickleball is approximately 3 inches in diameter and made of plastic.

The Paddles A pickleball paddle boasts a solid surface like a ping-pong paddle and is smaller than a standard tennis racket, which features strings on its head.

The Serve Pickleball serves must be underhand instead of overhead.

The Score Only the server can score points in a pickleball match.

Games are played to 11 points, and the server relays three pieces of information before each serve: his or her team’s score, the opponents’ score and which server he or she is (either one or two).

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WATER WORLD A WEST MIDTOWN ART EXHIBIT CONSIDERS THE COMPLEXITIES OF LOUISIANA’S COASTAL LANDSCAPE

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hotography meets painting in John Folsom’s portfolio. Born and raised in Paducah, Kentucky, the mixed-media artist received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in cinema and photography from Southern Illinois University, and his work has been featured in collections worldwide throughout his 20-plus-year career.

“Photography has always been an important part of my work. I like the notion of beginning with an image that has a fixed geographical point,” Folsom says. “From there I can create a fiction on the surface related to my

own emotional state, but the underlying image is still located in reality.”

Through November, the artist’s solo series, The Vanishing, can be found at West Midtown’s Hathaway gallery. Featuring landscapes crafted from a combination of digital photography, mixed media and found materials, the exhibition focuses its lens on the swamps and bayous of coastal Louisiana. “I have always been drawn to the coastal South for inspiration,” Folsom says. “The contrast of indigenous flora with marshland and ocean yields a high drama that is at once exhilarating and frightening.”

But Folsom’s solo exhibition goes beyond capturing Louisiana’s picturesque settings; The Vanishing also takes inspiration from the state’s rapidly rising sea levels.

Folsom first became interested in the topic after reading an online article about Louisiana’s disappearing landscape. “The wetlands are disappearing at the rate of a football field every hour,” Folsom says. “My immediate thought was to get in the car and start documenting the area.

My work has always been associated with the natural world, but this phenomenon brings a new urgency

John Folsom’s The Vanishing captures Louisiana’s coast.

to a coastline that is slowly eroding.”

To highlight this urgency, Folsom intentionally sought out materials with an ephemeral quality, utilizing thick, bulletproof acrylic taken from a bank building, as well as paint and photography. “I’m presenting a poetic interpretation of coastal areas in transition,” he says. “But my hope is that a deeper message of land loss stays with the viewer long after.” n anne@hathawaygallery.com hathawaygallery.com johnfolsomonline.com

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EVENTS

BOO AT THE ZOO Imagine if you could trick-ortreat alongside more than 1,000 animals. Zoo Atlanta offers just that at its annual Boo at the Zoo festival, held the last two weekends in October. For four days, the Grant Park attraction will transform into Zoo Boo Town, inviting guests to enjoy Halloween treats and special programming throughout the property.

“Boo at the Zoo is Zoo Atlanta’s way to celebrate Halloween in a safe, family-friendly environment,” says Public Events Manager Jordan Marsh. “Children are encouraged to wear costumes for trick-or-treating at stations throughout the Zoo. Each station features candy offerings made with only sustainable palm oil.”

Festival activities will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Guests will find excitement in each area of the Zoo: costume contests, games, live pumpkin carvings, crafts and a children’s dance party,” Marsh says. Children can journey through Candy Village on the zoo’s Halloween-themed Boo Train, and additional programming includes a live party DJ and an inflatable corn maze. Storybook characters such as Paddington Bear, the Taco Dragon, Pete the Cat, Wild Thing

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OKTOBERFEST 2018 October 5 The Promenade in Piedmont Park You don’t have to go to Munich to celebrate Oktoberfest. On October 5, Park Tavern hosts its own beer-fest with Sierra Nevada and A Social Mess to raise funds for Piedmont Park Conservancy. Held in Piedmont Park from 6 p.m. to midnight, the party includes beer, games, costume contests, live music by NAKD, Sucker Punch and headliner John Boy & Surround Sound.

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RUN LIKE HELL 5K October 13 Historic Oakland Cemetery Historic Oakland Foundation’s Run Like Hell 5K returns to Oakland Cemetery for its 11th year. The paved course kicks off at Lion Square and runs across the cemetery grounds, through the historic Jewish grounds, Confederate section, new Beaumont Allen Greenhouse, Hogpen Corner, Knit Mill and Roger’s Hill and the Memorial Drive Greenway to the state capitol. Runners, walkers, joggers and pups are welcome to participate. Registration closes on Oct. 11 at midnight, and all proceeds benefit Historic Oakland Foundation.

and Hedgie the Hedgehog will also make appearances.

And Zoo Members take note: the party is free for members and children younger than 3 years old. For non-members, the event is included with general admission. And it’s not just the guests who will be festive for the season, Marsh says. “The animals get in on the fun, too, with special Halloween enrichment added to their habitats.” n

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48TH ANNUAL PRIDE FESTIVAL & PARADE

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The largest pride festival in the Southeast returns this month, featuring live entertainment, cultural exhibits and the Pride Marketplace with more than 200 vendors.

The weekend will conclude with the annual Atlanta Pride Parade that spans across the city, beginning at the Civic Center MARTA station and ending at the Charles Allen Gate entrance of Piedmont Park.

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HALLOWEEN AT HOGWARTS

October 12–14 Midtown

It’s safe to say that the music of the Harry Potter films has become synonymous with the famed series, and what better way to get in the spirit of Halloween than listening to The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra play the movies’ score live?

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Just three days before Halloween, the orchestra presents Halloween at Hogwarts, an evening devoted to the magic of Harry Potter. The event is part of the orchestra’s popular Family Concert Series, which, as of this year, includes two Sunday performance times: one at 1:30 p.m. and another at 3:30 p.m in Atlanta Symphony Hall.

Helmed by Assistant Conduc-

tor Stephen Mulligan who leads all Family Concerts, the Potterthemed event also encourages guests to arrive dressed in their best costumes. Before the show, attendees can enter the Atlanta Symphony pre-concert costume contest, which will award prizes for the cutest, scariest, funniest and most creative costumes. n atlantasymphony.org

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ATLANTA HORROR FILM FESTIVAL October 25–27 Synchronicity Theatre Scary movie lovers, this one’s for you.

The Atlanta Horror Film Festival returns to Synchronicity Theatre for its 12th season.

The three-day event showcases independent feature and short horror films from across the globe, all of which have been chosen by a selection committee. Guests can expect various genres of horror, from sci-fi and thriller to comedy and animation.

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