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CONTENTS August 2013
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10 FEATURES
10 Swimming With Sharks
A dip in a Georgia Aquarium tank means no words, just weightlessness and color. By Kristi Casey Sanders
12 Imagine This
Kids can travel coast to coast without leaving Atlanta in a new exhibit at the Children’s Museum. By Kristi Casey Sanders
18 See Atlanta Like a Tourist
Our 2013 survey shows you where to have fun, inside and out, even when you don’t have guests to entertain. By Encore Staff
18 DEPARTMENTS 17 Encore Tip Sheet 40 Staff/Etiquette 41 Information 42 Dining Guide 60 Fox Fun Facts
Other Features 38 Private School Guide 54 Settling Down
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Well-known “interventionist” Vern Yip beats the drum for children around the world. By Bo Shurling
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at the geo®gia aqua®ium “There’s no reason to be scared,” Lucky Sanders (far left) told his stepmom, Kristi Casey Sanders (second from left).
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wimming with sharks” is a phrase that typically conjures images of the movie Jaws, or divers being lowered into shark tanks surrounded by bloody chum. Maybe that’s why it took my stepson a whole week to let me know whether he’d come with me. “Why do you think Lucky’s not calling me back,” I asked my husband. “I think he’s scared,” my husband replied. “But don’t say anything.” So I didn’t. Sort of. I dropped hints about how cool it would be. I
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offered to talk to his mom about its safety. I convinced his dad that no one was going to die. Finally, after a lot of not saying anything, Lucky agreed to come. I tried to interview him throughout our adventure, but Lucky’s a boy of few words. “Are you scared of sharks,” I asked him, trying to catch some documentary footage with my video camera. “No,” he said. “There’s no reason to be scared.” “Are you excited about getting to swim with them?” I probed.
“I guess,” he sighed. “Are you filming me?” We both knew he was just playing it cool. When we entered the Georgia Aquarium’s Ocean Ballroom and saw a group of scuba divers sitting on the floor of the Ocean Voyager exhibit built by Home Depot, he started to get excited, asking our guide all sorts of questions about what kind of fish and sharks were in the tank, what we’d be doing and where the aquatic animals came from. After a quick briefing in the Southern Company River Scout Gallery Classroom, we headed to the dive area to suit up and learn how to use the breathing equipment. Since neither Lucky nor I are scuba-certified, we expected to snorkel our way through the tank. Instead, they gave us regulators — chest-level air tanks that allow you to breathe in and out of a mouthpiece without resurfacing.
The regulators also acted as buoys, keeping us afloat. Sitting on the dive platform, we put on our fins, gloves and masks and slowly slipped into the water, where we practiced breathing with our heads underwater. Then we paired up and traveled the football-sized tank in a graceful figure eight. Three dive masters accompanied us, making sure that we didn’t harm any fish or fall out of line. We wended our way around the tank. It was like entering a strange and mystical realm. No words, just weightlessness, brilliant flashes of color and muted sounds. Every now and then, there was some human contact — a group of family members taking pictures from the 100-ft. long pedestrian tunnel below us or the aquarium’s underwater filmmaker gesturing for us to smile and wave — but for the most part it was a communion with strange animals usually seen only through glass — sharks, manta rays and schools of golden trevally (one may have mistaken my gloved finger for a snack). The whale sharks were our favorites. We had no peripheral vision, so our divemaster told us when one was coming by gesturing for us to stretch ourselves flat and stop moving. Laying still on the surface of the water, we’d feel the 40-ft. long whale sharks before we’d see them. Then, they’d emerge slowly from beneath us, coming close enough to touch. I held my breath, wanting it to graze a hand but not wishing to disturb it. The journey was over much too soon, although warmer clothes did feel good. The visit ended with a behind-the-scenes tour of the aquarium and a special screening of our “Journey With Gentle Giants” adventure. As we headed back home, neither Lucky nor I spoke much. We were too busy thinking of the magical voyage we’d just completed.
“Laying still on the surface of the water, we’d feel the 40-ft. long whale sharks before we’d see them. Then, they’d emerge slowly from beneath us, coming close enough to touch.”
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This Imagine
Kids can go coast to coast without leaving Atlanta
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By Kristi Casey Sanders
tching for a road trip but don’t want to pay for gas? Grab your kids and head to Imagine It! Children’s Museum of Atlanta, where a new exhibit lets you visit all 50 states without driving on a single interstate. At the heart of the “Weebles Coast to Coast” exhibit is a series of more than 50 interactive activity stations designed to engage all five senses. Want to visit Louisiana? There’s a soundboard where kids can “mix” 12 Encoreatlanta.com
a jazz band playing at New Orleans’ famous Preservation Hall. Children “soar” over New Mexico in a model air balloon with a video screen floor. They can play arcade games in Atlantic City, learn to putt golf balls in South Carolina, pilot a dogsled through Alaska and get stuck in a simulated traffic jam in Los Angeles — they sucker you into the car with a gorgeous view of the California coast first, just like in real life!
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Kids can soar overe New Mexico in a model air balloon that includes a video screen floor. Other adventures take them to New Orleans, Atlantic City, Alaska and into a pretend Los Angeles traffic jam.
In addition to the Weebles exhibit, Imagine It! offers permanent exhibits and play areas for ages 18 months and older. There’s an imagination station where kids can dress up and playact or learn how to tap dance with Elmo. Budding engineers can operate kid-size versions of cranes and assembly lines, moving balls from machine to machine, or create 3-D wireframe sculptures. There’s a series of rooms that help children understand how food is grown, packaged, shipped, sold and prepared. There’s even a sandbox, a fishing pond, a treehouse and a padded play area for those who can’t yet walk. Pack a lunch (the museum has vending machines but no on-site cafeteria) and be prepared to spend most of your day there. Imagine It! is adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park, across the street from the park’s 14 Encoreatlanta.com
playgrounds and the World of Coca-Cola, which has the closest indoor parking lot. Plenty of outdoor parking is available, and the Peachtree Center and CNN Center rail-line MARTA stops are within walking distance. The museum, which opened in 2003, has welcomed nearly 2 million visitors since then, presenting three new exhibits each year. It created “The Imaginators,” a company of professional actors who perform daily and launched the Imagine It! Express, a bio-friendly bus that brings children to the museum with safe, affordable transportation is unavailable. “Weebles Coast to Coast” is on display through Sept. 8. The museum is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends. $12.75 for ages 1 year and up; babies free. Details at childrensmuseumatlanta.org.
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Imagine. A giant glass window to the ocean. delightful sips from 200 of the world’s finest wines. plus gourmet fare from 30 top Atlanta restaurants.
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Aqua Vino is Atlanta’s premier wine and food fundraising event, benefiting Georgia Aquarium and its whale shark conservation efforts. Georgia Aquarium is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization.
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The good life with WellStar
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Has your power gone out? What to know when it'll be back on? Consult the Outage Map on Georgia Power's online Storm Center at www.georgiapower.com/storm. The map, updated every 10 minutes, lets customers track crews working on repairs. It includes detailed information on outages caused by severe weather, traffic accidents and more. Visitors can zoom in on, and slide, the map to focus on specific areas and search by county and ZIP code. They also can set personal preferences, such as home location or travel destinations.
Emory speaks to vocal health
The Emory Voice Center is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders and problems, offering the latest innovations in therapies and management options for all conditions that affect the voice, from vocal to swallowing to airway issues. The center, founded in 2003 with two clinicians, now includes three fellowship-trained laryngologists, six specialized speech-language pathologists and one registered nurse. More than 3,000 patients are treated annually. It's also deeply involved in research. The Voice Center is in Midtown and can be reached at 404.686.1850. Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 17
See Atlanta Like a
TOU‰IST 2013 edition
A spirit of adventure and maybe a tank of gas is all you need to take in the metro area’s best indoor and outdoor sites, from gardens and golf courses to history, culture and the arts. By Encore Atlanta Staff
“Imaginary Worlds,” with its amazing sculptures, runs through October at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. (Photo by Joey Ivansco)
J
ust about everybody has a bucket list. It may not be in writing, but it's there, sloshing around in the gray matter as you idle on I-285 in rush-hour traffic or feed the kids Cheerios for the umpteenth time. Maybe it's Paris or a Cubs game at Wrigley Field. Maybe it's skydiving or a trip to a beach resort that hugs the ocean and has a pool with a swim-up bar. We bet you even have a list of must-see spots in Atlanta. You know, those places you go only when visitors are in town? Why not knock some off your list — just for you? Here's a guide (in alphabetical order) to seeing Atlanta like a tourist — more than 35 million of them visit every year. As always, things change, so we recommend you call ahead to avoid disappointment. ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN Lose yourself in this urban oasis and its 30 acres of outdoor gardens including the award-winning Children's Garden, a Canopy Walk through and above Storza Woods and the innovative Edible Garden with its outdoor demonstration kitchen. Through October you can see larger-than-life plants in the exhibit Imaginary Worlds — 19 sculptures that are as tall as 25 feet and as wide as 20 feet. The Fuqua Conservatory is an organic biosphere and home to important collections of tropical palms and conifers; the Fuqua Orchid Center is home to the foremost collection of species orchids in the United States. The Garden holds a summer concert series, serves cocktails each Thursday (May-September) and regularly exhibits artwork. $18.95; $12.95 ages 3-12; age 2 and under free. Plus parking ($2 per hour, $15 day max. Multi-visit parking passes available). Closed Mondays. 1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E. Details: 404.876.5859.
ATLANTA BRAVES MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME/TURNER FIELD See Hank Aaron's bat and ball from home run No. 715 and the 1995 World Series trophy. Learn about Babe Ruth's days as a Boston Brave, Braves that served in the military and details on such greats as southpaw pitcher Warren Spahn, all-around good guy Dale Murphy and more contemporary players like Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, David Justice and Chipper Jones. More than 600 Braves artifacts and photographs trace the team's history from Boston (1871-1952) to Milwaukee (1953-65) to Atlanta (1966-present). You'll find it on the northwest side of Turner Field at Aisle 134. The museum is open year-round and is the starting point for hourlong guided tours of Turner Field 20 Encoreatlanta.com
that leave on the hour. You'll see Sky Field, a luxury suite, the press box, broadcast booth, clubhouse, dugout and more. April-September: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1-3 p.m. Sunday. October-March: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Tours not available when the Braves have home day games. The museum opens 2.5 hours before each game and closes during the seventh-inning stretch. $12; $7 ages 3-13 and the military; $5 museum only. Free parking in the Green Lot. 755 Hank Aaron Drive. Details: 404.614.2311. ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER Stroll through two acres of gardens, wildlife trails and woodland areas. The 33-acre Buckhead complex includes the 1840s Tullie Smith Farm and the fully restored 1928 Swan House mansion. The new Veterans Park is both garden and gathering place, encouraging reflection and celebrating those who served and sacrificed their lives. A new pedestrian entrance off West Paces Ferry Road and Slaton Drive leads to the park, which features Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard seals embedded in the ground. A series of panels, equipped
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Learn about Braves greats throughout the decades at the Braves Museum (above), from the team's days in Boston until now. A Turner Field tour gets you inside today's state-of-the- art locker room (left).
with QR codes, feature stories and oral histories from veterans that visitors can access with any smartphone. The history museum, one of the largest in the Southeast, offers exhibitions on the Civil War, African-American heritage and Southern folk art, with a wing dedicated to the 1996 Olympic Games.10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; and noon-5:30 p.m. Sunday. $16.50; $13 ages 13-18 and 6+; and $11 ages 4-12. You save $2 per ticket when you buy online. 130 West Paces Ferry Road N.W. 404.814.4000.
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ATLANTIC STATION Picture a live-work-play community with great architecture, parks, special events and movies, a mix of housing, eateries ... and shopping! From home furnishings to high fashion, bed sheets to basketball shoes, window shoppers and those in the mood to buy can browse more than 40 retailers. Free, except for what you purchase. Parking is free for the first two hours in Self Park and goes up to $14 for 24 hours. There’s also on-street metered parking (credit cards accepted), plus valet and front-row premium parking. 171 17th St. 404.733.1221. CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK What had been a bleak, run-down section of downtown is now the best remaining legacy of the 1996 Summer Olympics. An estimated 3 million visitors stop by the 21-acre park each year. It features family fun and live music many days out of the week, and hosts national acts on a regular basis. Music at Noon presents local bands. Wednesday Wind Down features jazz during rush hour. Fourth Saturday Family Fun Day is free and features performers and children's activities. The Fountain of Rings Show displays dancing water harmonized with pop music, lights and sound effects. Winter events include the decked-out Holiday in Lights display and Atlanta’s only outdoor ice-skating rink. Bring a picnic or eat at Googie Burger, a walk-up restaurant in the park. The park is free, but admission is charged for many special events and concerts. 265 Park Ave. West N.W. 404.222.7275. CNN STUDIO TOUR Journey into the heart of CNN Worldwide and get an up-close look at global news in the making. A 55-minute guided walking tour takes you behind the scenes. Tours depart every 10 minutes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Fri-
See fish large and small from a variety of angles at the Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta.
day. $15; $14 senior citizens and ages 13-18; $13 for groups of 20 or more; $12 ages 4-12. Also available: The Inside CNN VIP Tour, featuring expanded access to the network's working studios. 9:30 a.m., 11:10 a.m., 1:10 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. Age 12 and older only. $35. Reservations strongly recommended. And finally: "Morning Express With Robin Meade" Tour. 8:30 a.m. Thursdays. Reservations required. This tour is subject to availability — and breaking news. $49. 404.827.2300. Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 21
You'll want to linger longer at Reynolds Plantation, 75 miles southeast of Atlanta. It's where Lake Oconee and golf rule.
FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Go for "Martinis & IMAX" on a Friday night or see some of the world's largest dinosaur skeletons. This is where you can explore the development of life on Earth through the landscapes of present-day Georgia, connect with cultures from around the globe and engage in hands-on exhibitions. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday- Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. "Martinis and IMAX" 22 Encoreatlanta.com
6:30-11 p.m. Friday. $17.50; $16.50 students and age 62-plus with ID; $15.50 ages 3-12. IMAX tickets are $13; $12 students and seniors; and $11 age 3-12. Museum memberships available. 767 Clifton Road N.E. 404.929.6300. FOX THEATRE Designed in the late 1920s, this historic landmark began life as the Yaarab Temple Shrine Mosque. Today it presents shows by Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta as well as a summer movie series and concerts by top national and international acts. Tours of the Fox highlight history and visit multiple locations throughout the property including a possible close-up look at Mighty Mo, one of the largest working Moller theater organs in the world. There are four 60-minute tours on Monday and Thursday, beginning at 10 a.m.; and two, at 10 and 11 a.m., Saturdays. Note: Tours can be canceled due to production and performance schedules. $15-$18 adults; Free for children 10 and younger. Details, tickets at FoxTheatre.org. GEORGIA AQUARIUM One of the world's biggest aquariums has more than 8 million gallons of water. Sea life is
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THE CYCLORAMA Take a trip through time. You'll sit at the center of a sweeping panorama of the Civil War's Battle of Atlanta, fought July 22, 1864. You can also see artifacts of the war displayed in the Civil War Museum and a steam locomotive known as the Texas, from the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862. The Cyclorama, covering 15,030 square feet, is reportedly the world’s largest oil painting. It's also, it seems, one of Atlanta's least appreciated landmarks. 9:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. $10; $8 senior citizens and ages 4-12; under 4 free. 800 Cherokee Ave. S.E. (in Grant Park, next to Zoo Atlanta). 404.658.7625.
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divided into 60 exhibits where you can watch whales being fed or walk beneath the arched tank of multiple species (including a hammerhead shark and sawfish). While most exhibits are encased in glass (for obvious reasons), others are more hands-on, letting you pet sea creatures or participate in interactive sessions. One of the aquarium’s major goals is to be a leading facility for aquatic animal conservation and research. Open 365 days a year but hours of operation vary. Free admission for Georgia residents on their birthdays, otherwise $26; $19.50 children. Pre-paid parking pass available for $9. 255 Baker St. N.W. 404.581.4000. HIGH MUSEUM OF ART One of the leading art museums in the Southeast is just as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside. The building was designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Meier (who also designed the Getty in Los Angeles). Inside you'll find folk artists Nellie Mae Rowe, Thornton Dial, Howard Finster and Bill Traylor; 19th- and 20th-century artists Joseph Stella, Mary Cassatt and Georgia O'Keeffe; photography by Harry Callahan, Walker Evans and Edward Weston; French impressionists Monet, Pissarro and Toulouse-Lautrec; and such contemporary masters as Ellsworth Kelly and David Adamo. And that's just the permanent collection, not the special exhibits. See what we mean? The High, part of the Woodruff Arts Center, also has a tantalizing gift shop. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday (half-price after 4 p.m.); and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Every third Friday, except in December, the High is open until 10 p.m. for "Friday Jazz." $19.50; $16.50 age 65 and up and students; and $12 ages 6-17. Under 5 free. Discounts for active duty and retired military. The first Saturday of every month is free for Fulton County residents. 404.733.4444.
JIMMY CARTER PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM Experience a day in the life of our 39th president (1977-81), step inside the Oval Office, and take a virtual trip with Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter to fight disease and promote democracy around the world. The landscaped grounds here include plenty of shade and two lakes. 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. p.m. Monday-Saturday; and noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday. $8; $6 age 60 and older, military and students with ID. Under 16 free. 441 Freedom Parkway N.E. 404.865.7100. "Imaginary Worlds," with its amazing sculptures, runs through October at the Atlanta Botanical Garden (Top). You'll find 38,000 acres of water and 540 miles of shoreline at Lake Lanier, 30 minutes north of Atlanta. Boating, water sports, fishing and yes, golf, are in abundance here.
IMAGINE IT! THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF ATLANTA Imagine a place in the heart of downtown where children are encouraged to play. This is a busy wonderland where youngsters and grownups can enjoy activities together, from painting and crafts, to interactive exhibits and special programs. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. $12.75 plus tax for ages 1 and older. Under 1 free. On the second Tuesday each month admission is free starting at 1 p.m. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive. 404.659.5437. Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 23
LAKE LANIER AND LAKE LANIER ISLANDS A venue for the 1996 Olympics (rowing, canoe and kayak events), Lake Sidney Lanier encompasses 38,000 acres of water with 540 miles of shoreline. More than several million visitors stop by each year, partially because of its easy proximity to Atlanta. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has developed and operates the numerous public parks around the lake for camping, hiking and day-use activities. The Lake Lanier Islands complex offers picnicking, camping, beaches, a water theme park, tennis courts, golf courses, rental boats and hotel accommodations. They even feature “dive-in movies” at the water park — family films that can be enjoyed from the wave pool or the beach. Details: lakelanier.com or lakelanierislands.com. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE A young boy grows up in a time of segregation. A dreamer is moved by destiny into leadership 24 Encoreatlanta.com
of the modern civil rights movement. This was the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968). Come hear his story, visit his birth home and see where he played as a child. Walk in his footsteps, and hear his voice in the church where he moved hearts and minds. Marvel at how he was an instrument for social change and reflect at his gravesite. Parking and most tours free. Day-of reservations required for birth home tours. Hours vary by season. Through Sept. 3: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Birth home tours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. every half-hour. 450 Auburn Ave. N.E. 404.331.5190. REYNOLDS PLANTATION Got golf? Reynolds Plantation, on Lake Oconee, does, and lots of it. It has five courses designed by world-class professionals: Bob Cupp, Rees Jones, Tom Fazio and Jack Nicklaus, and the renowned Reynolds Golf Academy. It's all just 75 miles, give or take, southeast of Atlanta, and it’s not all golf all the time (unless you want it to be). There’s natural beauty and plenty of room on the lake to Jet
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Reynolds Plantation's five golf courses were designed by the likes of Tom Fazio and Jack Nicklaus.
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Ski, paddle board, canoe and swim. Rent a fishing boat or bring your own and fish for brim, sunfish, catfish and bass, or take a pontoon boat out on the water to relax with friends. Lake Oconee has 374 miles of shoreline. Rent a cottage by the water and watch the sun set from the back porch. Shop in historic Greensboro or book a spa vacation in a place where “Linger Longer” is the town motto. Details: reynoldsplantation.com or 1.888.298.3119.
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK & THE LASER SHOW Georgia's most-visited attraction is home to the world’s largest piece of exposed granite rock and the long-running laser light show. That big hunk of granite contains a carving of Confederate heroes Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. Its 3,200-plus acres of nature include a beach, family attractions, recreation, special events (festivals, concerts, pow
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If you’re going to see Atlanta like a tourist, why not treat yourself and enjoy some luxury lodging? Check out these spots.
Artmore Hotel — Midtown. An independent boutique hotel across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center and, therefore, the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art. 1302 West Peachtree St. N.W. 404.876.6100. www.artmorehotel.com. Ellis Hotel Atlanta — Downtown. A historic site that
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calls itself a refreshing alternative to larger hotels. Within walking distance of the Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, CNN Center and the World of Coca-Cola. 176 Peachtree St. N.E. 404.523.5155. Hyatt Place Atlanta/ Downtown — Downtown, obviously, and blocks from the Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park,
CNN Center and the World of Coke. 330 Peachtree St. NE. 404.577.1980. Discounts at PoshDealz.com. Hotel Indigo — Midtown. A boutique hotel great for arts enthusiasts. Across the street from the Fox Theatre and, for many, within walking distance of the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony and High Museum. About a mile from the Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and more. 683 Peachtree St. N.E. 404.874.9200. www.ihg.com/ hotelindigo. Loews Atlanta Hotel — Midtown. Go upscale here with
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wows), lodging and camping. A Geyser Towers attraction lets you play in the spray or stay high and dry. Sky Hike lets you travel through the treetops, while Summit Skyride lets you soar to the top of the mountain — if you don't care for the challenge of the mile-long walk. A one-day parking pass is $10. Enjoying nature is free; attractions range in price from $5.50 to $14. Adventure passes include many of the paid attractions — and all of the free ones — for $28 plus tax (age 12 and older) or $22 plus tax (ages 3-11). Family value passes are available online only and start at $31.50. 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain. 770.498.5690.
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WORLD OF COCA-COLA Explore the World on your own or take a guided tour, complete with a 3-D movie experience in moving seats, and exhibits that detail the brand’s 400 other products, including the Vault of the Secret Formula. If you work up a thirst, relax. You can taste more than 60 Coke varieties from around the world, see commissioned works of art and hug the 7-foot-tall Coca-Cola polar bear. Open at 9 or 10 a.m. daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas. $16; $14 age 65 and older; and $12 ages 3-12. Under 2 free. 121 Baker St. N.W. in Pemberton Place, next to the Georgia Aquarium. 404.676.5151.
delights native to Georgia and the Southeast. 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas. $21.99 age 12 and older; $17.99 for seniors (65 up) or college students; $16.99 ages 3-11. Under 2 free. Military discounts available. 800 Cherokee Ave. S.E. in Grant Park (near the Cyclorama). 404.624.5600.
ZOO ATLANTA Not just for kids! Animal lovers of all ages can check out the exotic birds, reptiles, amphibians, primates, red and giant pandas, giraffes, kangaroos, lemurs and rhinos. Visit the petting zoo for a hands-on experience. Plant life is in bloom in the Georgia Backyard Wildlife Habitat, which specializes in tall ironweed, Virginia bluebells, American silverbells, red buckeyes and other horticultural
SEE IT ALL For ticket discounts, consider the Atlanta CityPass ($74 adults; $54 ages 3-12), which covers admission to five top attractions: the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Inside CNN Studio Tour; the High Museum of Art (or Fernbank Museum of Natural History) and Zoo Atlanta (or the Atlanta History Center). Details: citypass.com or 1.888.330.5008.
24-hour room service and a long list of convenient amenities. Near the Woodruff Arts Center, the High Museum of Art, the Fox Theatre and Piedmont Park. 1065 Peachtree St. N.E. 404.745.5000. Twelve Hotels Atlantic Station — Midtown. Minutes from everything the city has to offer including the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, King Center and more. 361 17th St. N.E. 404.961.1212. Twelve Hotels Centennial Park — Downtown. Go urban
and upscale here with a suite that provides all the comforts you can't find at home. In the park and near the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola and CNN Center. Not far from Turner Field. 400 West Peachtree St. N.W. 404.418.1212. Regency Suites Hotel — Midtown. An upscale, all-suite boutique hotel steps from MARTA's Midtown station. MARTA can get you downtown to Centennial Olympic Park and nearby attractions or to the Woodruff Arts Center campus in minutes. 975 West Peachtree St. N.W. 1.800.642.3629.
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown | Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta Midtown — Midtown. This, the first dual-branded hotel in Georgia, opened in December. It's walking distance (ambitious) or MARTA (a quick ride from the Midtown station) from the Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, CNN Center and the World of Coca-Cola, the Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, CNN Center and the World of CocaCola. 97 10th St. N.W. 404.524.4006.
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UNICEF Ambassador Vern Yip is all smiles with students at a dormitory school in Khuvsghul province, Mongolia
esigning D man Well-known ‘interventionist’ Vern Yip beats the drum for children of the world | By Bo Shurling
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ince 2000, Atlanta resident Vern Yip has been most recognizable for saving homeowners and others from disastrous décor in his role of design interventionist on such TV shows as “Trading Spaces,” “Deserving Design,” “HGTV Showdown,” “First Time Design,” “Bang for Your Buck” and “HGTV’s Design Star.” In 2010 he became a UNICEF ambassador — another interventionist role, but now he’s helping save some of the world’s most vulnerable children. He’s fundraising, educating and advocating in support of the organization’s work in more than 190 countries.
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He became involved with UNICEF for personal reasons. His father, a biochemist, and his mother, a child psychiatrist, left China during the Cultural Revolution (1965-68). They moved to Hong Kong, where Yip was born, relocating to the United States when he was 2 months old. His father became a busboy, his mother washed floors at a bank. Over time they worked themselves into better jobs and became successful entrepreneurs, opening several businesses. But they never returned to the careers they had in China. “They made this huge sacrifice so my sister
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and I could have access to the best education, the best medical care and the best chance at having a really successful and productive life,” Yip says. “I have always been so appreciative of that.” His appreciation grew more after a return trip to China. “I saw all these faces that looked like mine, but they just don’t have access to the type of opportunities that we take for granted in this country,” Yip explains. “We turn on the faucet and water appears. We get sick and go to the nearest clinic, doctor or hospital. We go to schools to get an education. We think all of this is natural and normal — and it should be — but that is not the situation for so many of the world’s children.” Yip is passionate about children’s ability to get an education but also understands the importance of making sure they can survive. “Survival means access to vaccines, water, nutrition. You have to satisfy those basic needs.” On a UNICEF trip to Mongolia in September 2012, Yip learned that schools don’t necessarily exist in rural areas of the country. At age 6 most children spend nine months a year away from their families, at school in more populated areas. Some schools and dormitories lack plumbing or heat, even though Mongolian temperatures can drop to 40 degrees below zero. “Imagine being a child and having to walk outside to the bathroom, which is basically a hole in the ground, in that kind of weather with no light,” Yip says. “When asked about an education, they say, ‘It is important because it is my future and I want a better way of life.’” A design background is one of the skills Yip brings to UNICEF. Since 2009 he’s designed the organization’s Snowflake Ball in New York. He incorporates elements of the organization’s field work into the design, once draping, for example, mosquito nets in the décor to remind attendees that malaria is the leading cause of death for African children under age 5. In 2010, 22,000 lights decorated the ballroom, each representing the number of children who die every day of preventable causes. (UNICEF says that rate dropped to 19,000 in 2012. The goal is zero.) Although design was in his destiny — as a child he created steel and glass furniture for his bedroom and an addition to his house — he almost became a doctor. “I always loved design but I come from a culture where your parents encourage you to go
The Vern Yip File Age: 44 Born: In Hong Kong Lives now: In Atlanta, with partner Craig Koch and their two children, Gavin Joshua Mannox and Vera Lillian Beatrix. Education: B.A. in economics from the University of Virginia. Master of science degrees in management and architecture from Georgia Tech. Known for: TLC’s “Trading Spaces” (2000-2004) and any number of other design shows. His use of silk and candles. UNICEF connection: Became a UNICEF ambassador in 2010. Favorite family hangouts: Atlanta Botanical Garden, High Museum of Art. Calls himself: “An introvert who forces myself to be an extrovert.” His childhood: Was filled with trips through Asia, Latin America and Europe. “My parents basically flew me everywhere to expose me to a lot of different cultures.” Those trips, he said, helped cultivate his eclectic taste. “The most boring style is to re-create a period of time. Your house is a private domain, not a commercial showroom.” Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 29
into something with which you know you are going to be able to support a family,” Yip says. He was on a pre-med track in school and, during breaks, worked at the National Institute of Health. Instead of focusing on the medical work researchers did, his thoughts turned to questions like “Why is the lighting so bad in this room? Why are the walls painted that color?” Two weeks before starting medical school, he told his mother that he was “put on this Earth to design.” The two consulted a family friend — I.M. Pei, the renowned master of modern architecture. His advice: Go to Georgia Tech. Yip did, earning a master’s degree in architecture and an MBA for “something to fall back on.” In 2000, he was named Southeast Designer of the Year. A magazine touting his achievement landed on the desk of the production company putting together “Trading Spaces” on the cable 30 Encoreatlanta.com
channel TLC, and he was offered a job. Yip brings some of his UNICEF work back to Atlanta with him, and has hosted the annual UNICEF Experience, a family-friendly event at which attendees experience some of the organization’s field work. “This gives families access to the field. They can touch and see mosquito netting, see a school-in-a-box or carry a jug of water to experience what many people in the world have to do to have water just to survive,” he says. It also gives people a chance to get educated about what happens daily with some of the world’s most vulnerable children. Bo Shurling is a freelance writer whose work includes celebrity interviews, restaurant reviews, movie reviews, press releases, film production notes, newsletters, brochures, and TV and radio spots. He also works in public relations and publicity.
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A view of general atmosphere at the UNICEF Snowflake Ball presented by Vaccarat at Ciriani on 42nd street in New York City.
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Hitsville,U.S.A. With ‘Motown: The Musical’ on Broadway, the beat goes on for a timeless sound | By Bret Love
The Berry Gordy Jr. -led Motown label hit the airwaves in 1959. His musical about that time hit Broadway in April of this year.
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on’t be surprised to see a little bit of Detroit in Atlanta some day soon. Motown: The Musical, still selling out on Broadway six months into its open-ended run, is likely to be a crowd-pleaser in the Jersey Boys vein when it hits the road and likely the Fox Theatre. The show tells the real story of the one-of-a-kind sound that hit the airwaves in 1959 and changed American culture forever. Motown: The Musical charts founder Berry Gordy Jr.’s journey
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from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and many more. The musical uses more than 50 Motown hits to tell its story, from “Tears of a Clown” to “Stop in the Name of Love,” from “My Girl” to “ABC.” How did something that has lasted so long begin? To track the roots of Motown, you have to go back to the Deep South of the early 20th century.
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Top: Valisia LaKae as Diana Ross and Brandon Victor Dixon as Berry Gordy Jr. Atlantans might remember Dixon as Harpo in the Alliance Theatre production of The Color Purple. Above: The heyday of Motown, with the Supremes, Smokey Robinson and others.
When the mechanization of agriculture sent 6 million African-Americans north for better jobs, they took their blues and gospel music with them. Among the families making this historic exodus was that of Berry Gordy Jr., whose parents moved to Detroit from Sandersville, Ga., seven years before his 1929 birth. Berry dropped out of high school with dreams of becoming a professional boxer but was drafted into the Army in 1950. When he returned to Detroit three years later, he opened the 3-D Record Mart, specializing in jazz. It wasn’t until 1957, after a chance meeting with singer Jackie Wilson, that Gordy began to make his mark as a songwriter. Their first collaboration, “Reet Petite,” was a modest hit. But Wilson recorded six other songs co-written by Gordy over the next two years, including “Lonely
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Teardrops,” which hit No. 1 on the R&B charts and No. 7 on the pop charts. The Gordys (Berry often wrote with his sister) also had songwriting success with such artists as blues belter Etta James. Berry invested his royalties in producing and developing new talent. In 1957 he discovered the Matadors (later the Miracles) and, in 1959, borrowed $800 to launch his first record label, Tamla. His third single, “Bad Girl” by the Miracles, was Motown Records’ first-ever release. By 1961, Motown had become an independent label to watch, with the Miracles’ “Shop Around” and the Marvelettes’ “Please Mr. Postman” giving it back-to-back chart-toppers. This not only gave Gordy a platform from which to launch the careers of some of the most important musical artists of the latter half of the 20th century, it helped Motown break down barriers that kept “race records” (aka black music) off pop radio. As the civil rights era brought African-American concerns to the nightly newscasts, Motown music introduced white audiences to the brilliance and beauty of black culture. Gordy discovered, nurtured, managed and produced an astonishing array of artists: Marvin Gaye, the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, the Temptations, Gladys Knight & the Pips, the Four Tops, Martha & the Vandellas, the Jackson 5 and the Commodores. “Nothing was done generically,” recalled Abdul “Duke”
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Motown gave Berry Gordy Jr. a place to launch the careers of some of the century’s most important musical artists.
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rights, firmly establishing Motown as one of the most successful independent record labels in music history. Even now, 25 years later, the Motown sound remains a ubiquitous pop culture presence, from the perennial covers of Motown classics on “American Idol,” to the thinly veiled Supremes biography called Dreamgirls. The Gordypenned Motown: The Musical is based on his 1994 memoir, To Be Loved: The Music, the Magic, the Memories of Motown. The show ultimately received five Tony Award nominations. Though it will likely never again enjoy the chart-topping dominance of its heyday, the Motown label was relaunched by the Island Def Jam Music Group in 2011. With iconic R&B star Ne-Yo joining the roster last year both as an artist and senior vice president of A&R, the legendary Detroit label may just find a way to influence music for the next 50 years.
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Top, from left: Sydney Morton, Valisia LeKae (as Diana Ross) and Ariana DeBose are the Supremes in Motown: The Musical, which also features the Jackson 5.
Fakir, one of the original Four Tops. “I’ve been to a lot of sessions outside of Motown where the session is very generic, very laid-back ... very professional, and there’s no guts and blood. But here, everything was done with passion.” The results are clear. “I don’t know if anybody ever sat down and looked at the percentages of acts that Berry actually signed, recorded and released, and the percentages of hits versus failures,” said Don Felder, once an Eagles guitarist, “but his track record has just been astronomical. ... He has just, in my opinion, the ears of a genius.” By the time Gordy sold his interests in Motown Records for $61 million in 1988, he had written or co-written 240 tunes in its 15,000-song catalog. A few years later, Polygram paid more than $330 million for ownership
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An Atlanta Guide:
P‰epping for P‰ivate School G By Danielle Deadwyler
iving birth is hectic enough for neophyte parents. But just a few years later you have to start thinking about your child’s education. Are you in a good public school district? Can you afford to sell your house and move into a better district right now? Maybe private school will alleviate some of your fears … or deliver the arts and physical education programs that public schools have eliminated. Atlanta offers a monstrous amount of options, all of which offer low student-to-teacher ratios as well as diverse learning environments and “unique” practices for holistic student development. So we thought we’d help you narrow your focus down to some of Atlanta’s leading prep schools. Although we’ve listed them by geography, you don’t have to live near a private school to attend it.
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From the cradle to college
For parents who want congruity for their child, these schools offer 12 or more grade levels. Largely college prep-based programs, some of which also emphasize faith-based social responsibility, these schools aim to prepare children academically and socially for the new challenges of our global economy.
clockwise from top, pace academy; the howard school; atlanta international school
(clockwise from top) Pace Academy, The Howard School and Atlanta International School
Atlanta:
• Atlanta International School (K-12), aischool.org • Pace Academy (K-12), paceacademy.org • Paideia School (preK-12), paideiaschool.org • Holy Innocents’ School (preK-12), hies.org • Holy Spirit Preparatory School (preK-12), holyspiritprep.org • Mount Vernon Presbyterian School (preK-12), mountvernonschool.org • The Galloway School (preK12), gallowayschool.org • The Howard School (K-12), howardschool.org • The Lovett School (K-12), lovett.org • The Westminster Schools of Atlanta (K-12), westminster.net College Park:
• Woodward Academy (K-12), woodward.edu Roswell/Alpharetta:
• Eaton Academy (K-12), eatonacademy.org • Mill Springs Academy (112), millsprings.org • St. Francis School (preK-12), stfrancisschools.com Norcross:
• Greater Atlanta Christian School (K-12), greateratlantachristian.org
Nontraditional
Parents with kids who might benefit from nontraditional educational settings can choose from single-sex schools, boarding schools and prep schools that emphasize the arts and sciences in ways that extend far beyond the classroom. Atlanta:
• Atlanta Girls’ School (6-12), atlantagirlsschool.org (girls only)
• Brandon Hall School (6-12), brandonhall.org (boys only/ boarding is an option) • Cliff Valley School (preK-8), cliffvalleyschool.org (individualized instruction) Decatur:
• Academe of the Oaks (9-12), academeatlanta.org (individualized instruction/college prep/ Waldorf method) • The Waldorf School of Atlanta (preK-8), waldorfatlanta. org (individualized instruction/Waldorf method) Roswell/Alpharetta:
• Chrysalis Experiential Academy (6-12), chrysalisexp.org (experiential education) • High Meadows School (pre-K-8), highmeadows.org (children grouped by ability, not age)
Faith-based
These options include Catholic, Jewish, Quaker, Islamic and nondenominational Christian schools. Atlanta:
• Blessed Trinity Catholic High School (9-12), btcatholic.org (Catholic) • Christ the King School (K8), christking.org (Catholic) • Marist School (7-12), marist. com (Catholic) • Our Lady of the Assumption School (preK-8), olaschool.org (Catholic) • St. Jude the Apostle School (K-8), saintjude.net (Catholic) • St. Martin’s Episcopal School (preK-8), stmartinschool.org (Catholic) • St. Pius X Catholic High School (9-12), spx.org (Catholic) • Sophia Academy (preK-9), sophiaacademy.org (Christian) • The Heiskell School (preK8), heiskell.net (Christian)
• Epstein School (preK-8), epsteinatlanta.org (Jewish) • Katherine and Jacob Greenfield Hebrew Academy (preK8), ghacademy.org (Jewish) • The Weber School (9-12), weberschool.org (Jewish) • Mohammed Schools of Atlanta (preK-12), mohammedschools.org (Islamic) Decatur:
• St. Thomas More Catholic School (K-8), stmga.org (Catholic) • The Friends School of Atlanta (preK-8), friendsschoolatlanta.org (Quaker) Hapeville:
• St. John the Evangelist Catholic School (preK-8), sjecs.org (Catholic) Roswell/Alpharetta:
• ILM Academy (preK-8), ilm-academy.com (Islamic)
Special needs
Children with learning disabilities like dyslexia, hearing or speech impediments, or emotional issues may need environments that are understanding of their challenges. These schools also stress empathy and therapy. Atlanta:
• Cumberland Academy of GA (4-12), cumberlandacademy.org Roswell/Alpharetta:
• The Cottage School (6-12), cottageschool.org • Porter Academy (preK-8), porteracademy.org • Swift School (1-7), swiftschool.com. Danielle Deadwyler is an Atlanta-based writer, actor and mother to a dancing machine.
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ETIQUETTE 1. Please arrive early. Latecomers may not be seated until intermission. 2. Take care of personal needs (drinks of water or restroom) before the performance begins. 3. Please silence or turn off all electronic devices, including cell phones, beepers, and watch alarms. We encourage you to share your experience at the Fox via social media, but please refrain from doing so or texting during performances; the glow from your device is distracting. 4. Most shows do not allow photography of any kind. Flash photography inside the theatre is never allowed as it is a distraction to those around you and a danger to the performers. 5. The overture is part of the performance. Please cease talking at this point. 6. Dear Lovebirds, when you lean your heads together, you block the view of the people behind you. Please consider the people that will be seated behind you when choosing whether or not to wear a hat or what hair style you choose. 7. Please refrain from talking, humming, or singing along with the show, except when encouraged to do so by the artist or show. 8. Please wait for an appropriate moment to dig something out of your pocket or bag. 9. Go easy with the perfume and cologne, many people are highly allergic. 10. If you need assistance during the show, please go to your nearest volunteer usher. If additional assistance is needed the usher will get the appropriate person to further help you. 11. Yes, the parking lot gets busy and public transportation is tricky, but leaving while the show is in progress or before the actors have taken their final bows is discourteous. Wait until it is over and then exit with the rest of the audience.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION The Theatre A fully restored 1929 “Movie Palace,” the Fox Theatre, with 4,678 seats, is a multiple-purpose facility, housing Broadway shows, ballet, symphonies, concerts, movies, and private corporate events. Private Rooms The Fox Theatre has three private rental spaces, with accommodations for 25 to 1,200 guests. Our Egyptian Ballroom and Grand Salon are beautifully decorated and can be set up to your specifications. The Landmarks Lounge is adjacent to the lobby and is perfect for a small pre-show and intermission event. To book your ”Fabulous Fox“ evening, please call 404.881.2100 or visit us at www.foxtheatre.org. Ticket Office The Fox Theatre Ticket Office is located in the arcade entrance to the theatre. The Ticket Office is open for walk up ticket sales Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., and Saturday,10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The Fox Theatre Ticket Office is not open on Sundays unless there is a performance. On event days, the Ticket Office opens two hours prior to show time. Doors to the Fox open one hour prior to show time. Tickets for all performances at the Fox may be purchased online at www.FoxAtlTix.com, all Ticket Alternative outlets and all Atlanta-area Whole Foods Markets, by calling (855) ATL-TIXX, or by visiting the Fox Theatre Ticket Office in person during regular Box Office hours. Group Sales The Fox Theatre Group Sales Department offers discounts to Groups for most Broadway shows. The Group Sales office is open Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm. Call 404 881-2000 or email foxgroup@foxtheatre.org. Concessions Concession stands are located in the Spanish Room, main lobby, and on the mezzanine lobby level. Restrooms Restrooms are located off the Main Lobby (downstairs), Mezzanine Lobby levels, and the Gallery level. Accessible restroom facilities are located in the Spanish Room and Accessible/Family restrooms are located through the Office door in the main lobby. Gift Shop The Fox Theatre operates a gift shop selling history books, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and an assortment of other theatre-related merchandise. The gift shop is located in the Spanish Room. Tours Fox Theatre Tours are conducted Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM. Saturday tours are offered at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Fox Theatre Tours are guided by Fox employees well-versed in the Fox’s history, current events, awards, and upcoming shows. Tickets for Fox Theatre Tours are available at the Fox Theatre Ticket Office or online at www.FoxAtlTix.com. Special Tours can range from backstage to architectural to a school or college group. Please contact the Fox Theatre by calling (404) 881-2100 to schedule your group tour. Lost and Found Lost and Found items are turned in to the House Manager’s office. To check on lost items, please call the House Manager at 404.881.2075. Lost and Found items will be retained for 30 days.
Emergency Information In the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit. Do Not Run. Smoking In accordance with the Fulton County Clean Air Ordinance, the Fox Theatre is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. About Accessibility The Fox Theatre strives to make events accessible to all guests. If you require assistance during your visit to the Fox Theatre please seek out or ask for one of our Accessible Ambassadors. These staff members are attired in the traditional Fox Theatre uniform however also have gold braid and white gloves to make them easier to see. The Fox Theatre offers the use of wheelchairs, listening devices and booster seats at no additional charge. Our Ambassadors will assist you to special restroom accommodations. Note: Steep Steps lead to all seats on the upper levels. For assistance needed or additional information on programs, please contact the House Managers office at: 404-881-2119. TICKETS To purchase accessible seating at the Fox Theatre please call: 404-881-2016 Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM or on Saturday, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. A Fox Theatre Ticket Office Associate will be happy to help you. Ticket buyers may also visit the ticketing site at www.FOXATLtix.com programs provided
Elevators Elevators are located at the north end of each lobby. The elevators are available during all performances and make it possible to access each lobby without the use of stairs. Patrons should be aware that access to upper seating areas do involve stairs. Parking Parking is available within a four-block radius in all directions of the Fox Theatre. Advanced reserved parking is available for sale at the Fox Ticket Office or by calling (855) ATL-TIXX. The Fox Theatre assumes no responsibility for vehicles parked in any of the privately owned parking lots operating in the Fox Theatre district. Performance Notes All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket in order to be admitted to the theatre. Not all events are suitable for children. Infants will not be admitted to adult programs/performances. Parents will be asked to remove children who create a disturbance. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the management, in conjunction with the wishes of the producers. Please turn off all pagers and cell phones prior to the beginning of each performance. Camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited. Backstage employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E.)
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DINING GUIDE
Are you looking for a great night out? Try one of these local restaurants before or after the show. For dinner-and-show packages, visit encoreatlanta.com/offeres. AMERICAN The Lawrence — Midtown’s newest restaurant concept where quality, innovation, style and comfort are the focus to delivering an unexpected and unique experience to the Midtown, Atlanta community. The Lawrence strives to rethink food in a fresh way in a comfortable in town neighborhood setting. 905 Juniper Street, 404-961-7177. thelawrenceatlanta.com, M Lobby — The menu focuses on seasonal fare at this sophisticated American restaurant in the lobby of TWELVE Atlantic Station. 361 17th St., 404961-7370, lobbyattwelve.com, M The Melting Pot — The premiere fondue restaurant where guests can enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees, salads and indulgent desserts. Four Atlanta locations. 754 Peachtree St. NE, 404-389-0099, meltingpot.com. M 42 Encoreatlanta.com
Murphy’s — This restaurant has one of the city’s top brunch menus, but it’s known for great people-watching and its contemporary comfort food. 997 Virginia Ave., 404-872-0904, murphysvh. com, VH ONE. MIDTOWN KITCHEN — Dine on fresh, seasonal American cuisine in a club-like atmosphere near Piedmont Park. 559 Dutch Valley Rd., 404-892-4111, onemidtownkitchen.com. M TWO URBAN LICKS — “Fiery” American cooking meets live music at this hip hangout. 820 Ralph McGill Blvd., 404-522-4622, twourbanlicks.com. M Neighborhoods codes: A-Alpharetta, B-Buckhead, DK-Dekalb, D-Downtown, DW-Dunwoody, IP-Inman Park, M-Midtown, OFW-Old Forth Ward, P-Perimeter Mall area, SS-Sandy Springs, VH-Virginia Highland, NA-North Atlanta, V-Vinings, W-Westside
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PRIME — Enjoy steak, sushi and seafood in a festive atmosphere near Lenox Mall. 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-812-0555, h2sr.com. B
Aja Restaurant & Bar — Serving modern Asian cuisine, Aja has a 150-seat patio overlooking Buckhead and a huge lounge, where diners nosh on dim sum and sip mai tais. 3500 Lenox Rd., Ste. 100, 404-231-0001, h2sr.com. B
RUTH'S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE — A favorite local steak house with multiple locations near shopping and entertainment hotspots. Sides are generous, and the quality of the steaks and seafood is excellent. Three locations: Buckhead, 3285 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-365-0660; Sandy Springs, 5788 Roswell Rd., 404-255-0035; Centennial Olympic Park, 267 Marietta St., 404-223-6500; ruthschris.com. B, SS, D
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Eleven Restaurant & Bar — A luxurious destination at Loews Atlanta Hotel. Delectable cuisine, vibrant cocktails and live music. Visit them for delightful pre or post performance cocktails, or a quick bite that always gets a standing ovation. 1065 Peachtree St. NE, 404-745-5745, loewshotels. com/restaurants/eleven/cuisine. M
BREWPUB/ GOURMET PUB FARE Gordon Biersch — Fresh-brewed beers are a tasty accent to this brewery-restaurant’s hearty pizzas, salads and sandwiches. For a small additional fee, pre-show diners can leave cars in the lot while they’re at the Fox. Two locations: Midtown: 848 Peachtree St. NE, 404-870-0805; Buckhead: 3242 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-264-0253, gordonbiersch.com. M, B Tap — A gastropub offering easy-to-share pub fare and an extensive beer selection. The patio is a great place to chill after work. 1180 Peachtree St., 404-347-2220, tapat1180.com. M
South City Kitchen — With a stylish, Southern-contemporary menu, this DiRoNA restaurant helped make grits hip for the business crowd. Two locatons: Midtown: 1144 Crescent Ave., 404-873-7358; Vinings: 1675 Cumberland Pkwy., 770435-0700, southcitykitchen.com. M, V Terrace — Celebrate American heirloom recipes through supporting local and regional farmers, fisherman and producers. It recaptures pure flavors and tastes of natural and organic ingredients and bursts with delicious flavors. 176 Peachtree St. NW, 678-651-2770, ellishotel.com/terrace. D
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DINING GUIDE CREOLE/CAJUN Parish — New Orleans-inspired dishes served with a modern twist and a fully stocked raw bar; a Nawlins-inspired brunch is served on the weekends. Downstairs, a take-away market sells sandwiches, spices, pastries and beverages. 240 N. Highland Ave., 404-681-4434, parishatl.com. OFW
EUROPEAN FUSION Ecco — Esquire Magazine named this casual, European-influenced bistro a “Best New Restaurant in America.” It’s also gotten raves for its killer wine list, wood-fired pizzas, and impressive meat and cheese menus. 40 Seventh St. NE, 404347-9555, ecco-atlanta.com. M
MEDITERRANEAN/LATIN/ ASIAN FUSION Shout — A young crowd keeps Shout’s rooftop lounge hopping every night. The menu reflects a mix of Mediterranean, Far Eastern and South American influences. 1197 Peachtree St. NE, 404846-2000, h2sr.com. M Davio's Black Pepper Crusted Ahi Tuna.
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As metro Atlanta has become more and more popular with the makers of TV shows and movies, more and more celebrities are spotted at local eateries. Here's a rundown of who's been seen where lately ... and where you might spot them again (in alphabetical order by name of restaurant). Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse — Handmade pasta, steaks, veal chops. Seen here: Michael Keaton, in town filming Need for Speed, a thriller about a just-out-of-prison street racer trying to even the score with a double-crossing business associate. Shaquille O'Neal stops by often. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann are regulars. 3500 Peachtree Road N.E. in Phipps Plaza. 404.844.4810.
Ecco — European fusion, wood-fired pizza, meats and cheeses. Seen here: "Mad Men's" Jon Hamm, here filming The Million Dollar Arm, about a sports agent trying to sign an Asian cricket player for big-league baseball. Also John Stamos, who has a recurring role on the USA Network series "Necessary Roughness." 40 7th St. N.E. in Midtown. 404.347.9555. The Lawrence — Dining, wine, spirits, coffee. Seen here: Hamm and funny man Will Ferrell, who always seems to be here for one project or another. 905 Juniper St. N.E. in Midtown. 404.961.7370. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse | Buckhead — Great steaks and seafood. Seen here: Basketball great Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. 3285 Peachtree Road N.E. 404.365.0060. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse | Centennial Park — More great steaks and seafood. Seen here: Atlanta Braves outfielder Jason Heyward and undefeated professional boxer Floyd "Pretty Boy" Mayweather. 267 Marietta St. 404.223.6500. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse | Kennesaw — Even more great steaks and seafood. Seen here: Tea Party activist, former presidential candidate and radio host Herman Cain. 620 Chastain Road N.W. 770.420.1985
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South City Kitchen Midtown — Stylish, contemporary Southern food. Seen here: Andy Garcia, in town filming Let's Be Cops, about buddies who hatch a plan to impersonate police officers but find themselves in over their heads. You'll also see Melissa McCarthy, Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, John Goodman and Justin Timberlake here when they're in town, which is often. 1144 Crescent Ave. N.E. 404.873.7358. — Encore staff
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Ruth's Chris Steakhouse | Sandy Springs — Great steaks and seafood. Antwan André Patton, aka Big Boi and ex-Atlanta Hawk (and now Detroit Piston) Josh Smith, a College Park native. 5788 Roswell Road N.E. 404.255.0035.
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DINING GUIDE At Ruth's Chris: What else but steak!
At Davio's: Tuna Tar Tar. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jill Scott has been spotted at Lure.
LPC — Offering ingredient driven cuisine that focuses on the hand-made aspect of Italian cooking, using the local bounty as a guide. 1545 Peachtree St., 404-888-8709. lapietracucina.com, M
MEXICAN Agave — Offering creative Southwestern Fusion, tequila bar and specialty margaritas. Specializing in company meetings, events and family celebrations. Rated excellent by Zagat 2003-2011. Just a short drive from the Fox Theatre. 242 Boulevard SE, 404-588-0006. agaverestaurant.com, OFW Alma — A refreshing new approach to contemporary Mexican cuisine. Bright, fresh ingredients and traditional regional influences come together with other Latin American flavors in vibrant dishes that feel familiar and new all at once. 191 Peachtree St. NE, 404-968-9662, alma-atlanta.com. D
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Cantina Tequila & Tapas Bar — Located in the Terminus building on the corner of Peachtree and Piedmont roads. It features authentic Mexican cuisine and has become Buckhead’s newest watering hole. 3280 Peachtree Rd. NW, Terminus 100, Ste. 150, 404892-9292, h2sr.com. B El Taco — An eco-friendly watering hole serving fresh Mexican food made with all-natural meats and killer margaritas. 1186 N. Highland Ave. NE, 404-873-4656, eltaco-atlanta.com.VH
SPANISH Noche — A Virginia-Highland favorite known for its Spanish-style tapas dishes and margaritas. 1000 Virginia Ave., 404-815-9155, h2sr.com. VH
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La Tavola — Serving classic Italian cuisine in the heart of Virginia-Highland. 992 Virginia Ave., 404-873-5430, latavolatrattoria.com. VH
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QB Matt Ryan is an eat-out kind of guy. You'll often find him at Davio's. You'll find these killer mashed potatoes and steak salad (right) at Ruth's Chris.
SEAFOOD/SUSHI Coast Seafood and Raw Bar — Serving Atlanta’s freshest seafood and island cocktails. The menu incorporates classics including crab and corn hush puppies, a signature seafood boil, and a variety of raw or steamed oysters, clams and mussels; along with signature fresh catch entrees. 111 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW, 404-869-0777, h2sr.com. B Goldfish — This fun seafood/sushi restaurant has Happy Hour specials Mon-Fri and nightly entertainment in its lounge. 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., 770-671-0100, h2sr.com. P Lure — A modern interpretation of a classic fish house with a focus on seasonality and freshness. 1106 Crescent Ave., 404-817-3650. lure-atlanta. com. M 48 Encoreatlanta.com
STEAK/SUSHI Room — This elegant restaurant serves steak and sushi on the ground floor of the TWELVE Centennial Park hotel. 400 W. Peachtree St., 404418-1250, roomattwelve.com. D Strip — This sophisticated steak, seafood and sushi restaurant offers an in-house DJ and a rooftop deck. Atlantic Station at 18th St., 404-3852005, h2sr.com. M Twist — This lively restaurant has a huge bar, satay station, tapas menu, sushi and seafood dishes; patio seating is first-come, first-served. 3500 Peachtree Rd. NW, 404-869-1191, h2sr.com. B
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Ocean Prime — A modern American supper club committed to serving the highest quality seafood, steak, handcrafted cocktails and award-winning wines. Guests enjoy red carpet hospitality, live entertainment and a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere where elegance is timeless. 3102 Piedmont Road, NE 404-846-0505. oceanprimeatlanta.com B
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16: Iron Man 3 (PG-13, 130 mins). Marvel's brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/ Iron Man fights an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. With Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce. Fun Fact: The ring on the Mandarin’s right pinkie is the same one Raza wears in the first Iron Man film. 17: The Heat (R, 117 mins). Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy team unhappily as a pair of law enforcers trying to bring down a drug lord. Bullock's character is an uptight FBI Special Agent, McCarthy’s is a foul-mouthed Boston cop. Also in the cast: Marlon Wayans and Jane Curtin. Fun Fact: The yearbook that Bullock’s character uses is her actual 1982 yearbook from Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Va. The film’s art department digitally manipulated her picture to include glasses and braces, neither of which she had in her senior portrait.
18: (4 p.m.): Breakfast at Tiffany's (G, 115 min). If 1953’s Roman Holiday established Audrey Hepburn’s star status, this 1961 Truman Capote story cemented it. Blake Edwards directed her turn as young New York socialite Holly Golightly, who has a strange secret and even stranger neighbors. Fun Fact: Holly’s couch is really an old-fashioned bathtub split in half. In some scenes, you can still see the gold handles at one end and the legs on the bottom. 29: Zombieland (R, 88 mins). From 2009. A shy student trying to reach his family in Ohio, a gun-toting tough guy trying to find the last Twinkie and a pair of sisters trying to get to an amusement park join forces to travel across a zombie-filled America. With Woody Harelson, and Emma Stone. Fun Fact: The amusement park scenes were filmed at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta.
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chool may start this month, but you can still hang onto a slice of summer in the air-conditioned cool of the Fox Theatre, popcorn in hand, watching a flick on the really big screen. With four August features and one Saturday morning session of classic cartoons, the 2013 edition of the Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival at the Fox Theatre will call it a season. Three of the four features begin at 7:30 p.m.; Breakfast at Tiffany’s screens as a 4 p.m. Sunday matinee. Cartoons on Aug. 17 begin at 10 a.m. Doors open an hour before show time and the usual pre-movie activities — the sing-along with the Mighty Mo organ, cartoons and newsreels — begin about 40 minutes later. Single tickets are $10 ($5 Saturday cartoons) on the Fox website, at the box office on Peachtree Street or at 1.855.ATL. TIXX. Here's what's left to catch:
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he words “allegedly shrouded in mystery” begin the bio for Abel Tesfaye, the Canadian recording artist and record producer who goes by his stage name, The Weeknd. The 23-year-old vocalist, in concert Sept. 30 at the Fox Theatre, began drawing notice in 2010, when he quietly uploaded several songs to YouTube. He became a bit more public in March 2011 with House of Balloons, a nine-track, 50-minute mixtape made available for free download on The Weeknd website. The contemporary R&B recording featured melancholy ballads, drug references and sexual longing. Music fans and critics were wild with praise. Two more mixtapes followed — Thursday and Echoes of Silence — before Tesfaye signed with the Universal Republic label. The mixtapes were then remastered, augmented with three new songs and bundled as the collection Trilogy. It debuted in November 2012, and landed at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart. Pitchfork, the website devoted to covering independent music, called Trilogy “some of the best music of the young decade” and said “judging by its already pervasive influence, it’s safe to say Trilogy ... will be one of those records viewed as a turning point when we look at the 2010s as a whole.” The Weeknd, with supporting acts Anna Lunoe and 52 Encoreatlanta.com
Banks, is one of several new concerts lined up for the Fox Theatre, a list that includes the great Aretha Franklin and Earth, Wind & Fire. (All tickets at FoxAtlTix.com or 1.855.ATL. TIXX): ARETHA FRANKLIN. 8 p.m. Sept. 21. The Queen of Soul, now 71, remains a giant in American pop music. More than any other performer, she epitomized gospel-charged soul with a remarkable run of 1960s’ hits — “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” “Baby I Love You,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” etc. See this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer live and in person while she’s still doing tours. $59 and up. EARTH, WIND & FIRE. 8 p.m. Oct. 2. The groundbreaking funk-rock-soul-jazz ensemble — one of the most musically accomplished, critically acclaimed and popular funk bands of the 1970s — is touring with a mix of classic hits and the sounds of its new studio album, Now, Then & Forever. It’s the Chicago group's first in eight years, debuting Sept. 10. $62.65-$114.90. SARAH BRIGHTMAN. 8 p.m. Oct. 9. The original Christine Daaé in one-time husband Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera, tours behind her latest release, Dreamchaser. It’s the 11th studio album and
17th overall for the British classical crossover soprano. Note: Every ticket buyer online or by phone is eligible to receive a complimentary copy of the CD. $99.20-$273.85. HUNTER HAYES. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Hayes, on his Let’s Be Crazy tour, is a country music singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. The 21-year-old is from Breaux Bridge, La., and on the rise. $47.50-$50.50. CELTIC THUNDER. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16. The Irish singing group comprises soloists who perform individually and in ensemble numbers. The band debuted in August 2007 at the Helix in Dublin and has gone on to worldwide acclaim. The Atlanta stop is part of a 61-city tour. $62.15-$89.25. BONOBO. 9 p.m. Nov. 16. Egyptian Ballroom. Simon Green, stage name Bonobo, is a British musician, producer and DJ who has released eight albums to date, including the recent The North Borders. He mixes the experimental warmth of 1960s French films with the pizzicato flavor of horizontal hip-hop. Got that? $28. JOE BONAMASSA. 8 p.m. Nov. 22-23. Considered one of the world's greatest guitarists, he’s on the cusp of full-blown blues-rock stardom. He's touring in support of his March release, An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House. The New Hartford, N.Y., native cites as his influences Guitar Slim, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and any number of British bluesmen. $105.70$144.50.
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1. What do you need? You don’t have to be sick or senile to check into a retirement community. Active seniors often live in complexes that are more like college dorms, resort homes or apartment/condo units. These communities offer the benefit of health and wellness centers, cafeterias and activity centers, on-call medical assistance, chauffeurs or shuttle transportation, field trips, continuing education, full social calendars and a community of peers. They’re an excellent choice for retirees who want to be with people their own age, don’t want to do yard- and housework and don’t feel “old” yet. Some people in this category choose a floating retirement, reserving long-term cabins aboard cruise ships. Benefits include multiple restaurants and activities, as well as the ability
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4. Consider the future Bear in mind that at some point you or your loved one will need more medical care, supervision and assistance. Will it then be necessary to find a new facility? Or does the community you’ve chosen have adaptable care choices? How does it determine when the transition needs to happen and how is that handled? Who will be authorized to make decisions about the care and treatment of the resident? What happens if you or the primary guardian becomes incapacitated? Do you have a financial back-up plan? Remember, you need to put as much care and thought into selecting a retirement community as you did when choosing a college, starting a business or deciding to settle down with someone. You are the customer. What you are purchasing is enhanced security, quality of life and peace of mind. So don’t be afraid to ask questions, and take the time to make the right decision.
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★ Iris Vining Wilkins played the Mighty Mo organ and Enrico Leide’s Fox Grand Orchestra played a rendition of “This Shrine of Beauty.” ★ Following the Walt Disney cartoon Steamboat Willie, master of ceremonies Don Wilkins led the audience in a sing-along. ★ Fanchon and Marco’s Sunkist Beauties performed Beach Nights with 12 Atlanta girls called “Peaches.” Other performers that night 60 Encoreatlanta.com
included a Japanese acrobatic trio (Kitaros), a comedy team (Davis and LaRue), a dance team (Ray Bradley and Evian), and a sister singing group (Jean and Jeanette). ★ A Fox Movietone News clip was shown, followed by the feature film Salute. ★ At the end of each movie, bleached cornflakes fell like snowflakes from the ceiling.
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The Fox Theatre opened on a snowy Dec. 25, 1929, and the crowd stretched around the block. Tickets for opening-day shows cost from 15 cents to 75 cents. Here are some other fun facts:
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