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From TV’s “The Walking Dead” to features like The Hunger Games, metro sites provide plenty of scenery to chew on. By Curt Holman

18 See Atlanta Like a Tourist

Whether you want to go outside or enjoy air-conditioned bliss, we show you where to have fun even when guests aren’t visiting. By Encore Atlanta Staff

50 DEPARTMENTS 34 Encore Tip Sheet 36 For Your Information 38 Staff/Etiquette 40 Dining Guide 60 Fox Fun Facts

28 Fox Rocks (and Jams)

The summer-fall concert lineup stretches from the peppy pop of Mindless Behavior to Celtic and country and the blues. By Encore Atlanta Staff

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ohnny’s Hideaway, the swinging Buckhead nightspot, makes a notable cameo in the 2011 movie Hall Pass. The Farrelly Brothers set their raunchy comedy in New England but filmed most of it here. An establishing shot shows Johnny’s from out front, then segues indoors (Sinatra Room, King’s Corner, anyone?) as suburban dads Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis spec-

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tacularly fail to pick up women.

Hall Pass’ guest appearance shows how Atlanta lends local color to film production on an almost subliminal level. Although movies and TV series are shot here in increasing numbers, Atlanta often doubles as someplace else or provides interiors for films shot on location: The fifth Fast and the Furious, for instance, took place in Rio de Janeiro and shot

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From TV’s ‘Walking Dead’ to features like ‘The Hunger Games,’ metro sites are providing plenty of film scenery to chew on

most outdoor scenes in Puerto Rico but filmed interiors and some urban streetscapes here.

Anchorman 2, the 1970s’ Will Ferrell comedy, did transform the city, briefly. West Midtown’s Olympic Flame restaurant became Whammy Chicken!, a fast-food franchise from sportscaster Champ Kind. The flick gave Peachtree Center an ice-skating rink a la New York’s Rockefeller Center. And it closed Manuel’s Tavern for a day.

As general manager Brian Maloof wrote on its Facebook wall, “They needed some additional props from the ’70s for the time-period shoot and we had them in storage. I overheard a guy say, ‘It is nice we do not need to

change many things for this ’70s shot.’ I am not sure how to take that. :-)” Atlanta has become so popular that some productions must shoot around each other to use a prized spot. The Georgia Archives Building across from the Capitol is state-owned but popular for its versatility, says Lee Thomas, director of the Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Office.

Both Identity Thief (with Melissa McCarthy and Jason Bateman) and Anchorman 2 used it.

The influx of film production shows that Atlanta is more architecturally diverse than we might realize. Midtown’s Biltmore Hotel became New York’s Waldorf Astoria in the Jackie Robinson biopic 42. Georgia Tech imitated Google headquarters for the Vince Vaughn/Owen Wilson comedy The Internship. The Capitol became an abandoned hotel for an action scene in the post-industrial America of NBC’s “Revolution.” (Perhaps the most incongruous match of subject matter and location is CBGB, an upcoming film about the legendary 1970s punk nightclub, being shot in Savannah.)

Filming can happen almost anywhere. Castleberry Hill has

The influx of film production shows Atlanta is more architecturally diverse than we might realize.

The Internship, filmed in and around Atlanta, features Owen Wilson (left) and Vince Vaughn as out-of-work salesmen who land coveted internships at Google.

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Atlanta’s intown neighbor“spot the hoods are known for their diverse architecture. Location scouts can celebrity” tell from the curb which houses pass as homes from specific one of can generations. “We see a lot of go into Inman Park, Atlanta’s productions Druid Hills and the Pullman on Roger Street,” says favorite Yards Thomas. “But it’s spread out a lot than usual. We see period games. more stories like Lawless and Get Low shot in the mountains. We’ve got plenty of zombie apocalypse stuff, and a lot of The Hunger Games is shot here.”

Perhaps the most eagerly awaited Atlanta production this year, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (due Nov. 22) used the Goat Farm as impoverished District 12, home of Jennifer Lawrence’s plucky heroine. Originally a complex of 19th-century industrial buildings, the Goat Farm can pretty easily be made to resemble another century or a landscape after the fall of civilization as we know it. Catching Fire also

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used Buckhead’s Swan House mansion and grounds to convey the opulence of the decadent capital.

Perhaps no Atlanta location of recent years has been more iconic than Freedom Parkway, thanks to the gridlocked, apocalyptic scene from the pilot episode of “The Walking Dead,” which became the cover of the first season DVD. The “Dead” also walked through downtown’s Fairlie-Poplar district and the Cobb Energy Center, which stood in for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Most recently, “The Walking Dead” filmed much of its third season in Senoia (population 3,307), where businesses like the Main Street Fudge Shop capitalize on their new fame with “zombie fudge” and “Woodbury” mugs in honor of the fictional stronghold against the undead.

The influx of film production has made “spot the celebrity” one of Atlanta’s favorite games.

Robin Williams did a set at the Laughing Skull, Dakota Fanning celebrated her 19th birthday at STK, Reese Witherspoon got a DUI on Peachtree and, in the coolest appearance of all, Kevin Bacon appeared at Dad’s Garage Theatre’s BaconFest fundraiser a year ago. Owen Wilson apparently turned up everywhere, from the High Museum of Art to the city’s hippest restaurants, so he’s seeing a lot more than Johnny’s Hideaway these days.

Film and theater writer Curt Holman has won awards for his critical writing and, in 2005, was a National Endowment for the Arts fellow in theater and musical theater.

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BLIND WILLIE’S Virginia-Highland. Atlanta’s finest blues bar, with live music starting no later than 9:30 p.m. www.blindwilliesblues.com or 404.873.2583.

CHURCHILL GROUNDS Midtown. Arguably Atlanta’s premiere jazz club, with well-known names, local acts (including the popular Joe Gransden) and jam sessions. www.churchillgrounds.com or 404.876.3030. and jazz housed in a cross between Harpo’s Juke Joint in The Color Purple and the Mos Eisley Tavern in Star Wars. www.northsidetavern.com or 404.874.8745.

EDDIE’S ATTIC Decatur. Acoustic music seven nights a week, in an intimate listening room. www.eddiesattic.com or 404.377.4976.

RIALTO CENTER FOR THE ARTS Downtown. World music ranging from jazz, bebop and funk to Afrobeat and Latin in a converted movie theater now run by Georgia State University. Lots of seating, not always great sight lines. www. rialtocenterorg or 404.413.9849.

EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS @ RED CLAY THEATRE Duluth. The venerable Eddie Owen, who made Eddie’s Attic in Decatur a go-to destination, is back on the metro music scene with this spot. Expect an eclectic calendar of blues, folk and singer-songwriters. www.eddieowenpresents.com or 404.478.2749.

THE MASQUERADE Old Fourth Ward. Diverse shows in a large venue with several stages.

Best for those with a certain sense of adventure. www.masq.com or 404. 577.8178.

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SMITH’S OLDE BAR Morningside. Two separate music venues. The Atlanta room and the concert hall upstairs both feature a variety of musical acts. An Atlanta institution with a relaxed atmosphere. Good food downstairs. www.smithsoldebar.com or 404.875.1522.

STAR COMMUNITY BAR Little Five Points. Lots of free local shows featuring jam, punk, rock, folk and indie acts in a small, smoky and dark venue. www.starbar.net or 404.681.9018.

TABERNACLE Downtown. Musicians, comedians, etc. Former house of worship with stained-glassed windows, brass pipes, high ceilings and chandeliers.

Setup varies with the angled floor as standing room and seating in the wraparound balconies. www.tabernacleatl.com or 404.659.9022.

VARIETY PLAYHOUSE Little Five Points. Top national acts representing roots rock, indie, jazz, folk, world music. Intimate movie theater turned concert hall with flexible seating and standing arrangements. www.variety-playhouse.com. 404. 521.1786.

THE VELVET NOTE Alpharetta. Calls itself an “acoustic living room.” A straight-ahead jazz room open Fridays and Saturdays only. www.thevelvetnote.com or 885.583.5838.

VINYL Midtown. Perfect for live music and getting up close to your favorite new artist. Think bar with a stage. www.vinyl-atlanta.com or 404.885.1365.

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THE EARL East Atlanta. Popular alternative-music venue with strong drinks in a dive atmosphere. www.badearl. com or 404.522.3950.

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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.

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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 visit every year.

As always, things can change, so we recommend that 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.

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).

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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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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

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.

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.

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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 and Theater of the Stars 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 FoxATLtix.com.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

"Imaginary Worlds," with its amazing sculptures, runs through October at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

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Reynolds Plantation's five golf courses were designed by the likes of Tom Fazio and Jack Nicklaus.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE A young boy grows up in a time of segregation.

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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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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.

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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

Staycation!?!

If you're going to see Atlanta like a tourist, why 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.

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A historic site that 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.

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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.

Zipline at Lake Lanier

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.

LOEW'S ATLANTA HOTEL. Midtown. Go upscale here with 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.

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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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Mindless Behavior

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he pop-R&B band Mindless Behavior has been described at one time or another as carefree, energetic, rollicking, romantic, slick, smooth, stylish, bright, playful, freewheeling, joyous and passionate.

The band, known for its clean lyrics and attracting tween and teenage girls, brings all that, plus special guests OMG Girlz and Coco Jones, to the Fox Theatre stage on July 20.

The singer-dancers known as Princeton, Prodigy, Ray Ray and Roc Royal (real names Jacob Anthony Perez, Craig Thomas Crippen Jr., Rayan De'Quann Lopez and Chresanto Lorenzo Romelo August, respectively — came together in Los Angeles in 2008 and trained for

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two years before releasing their first album, #1 Girl, on the Interscope label. They went from living in the shadow of Justin Bieber, to opening for Janet Jackson, to headlining their own tour in a matter of months with their blend of peppy pop.

The band's March 2013 release, All Around the World, also on Interscope, debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart. The performers — now approaching their middle teen years — still keep it pretty clean. The raciest lyric is probably "lights off, lights on, we switchin' up."

"The concept of the album was our real-life experiences," Ray Ray said in a recent visit to Billboard headquarters.

In addition to Mindless Behavior, the Fox

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The Fox Theatre will play host to a number of concerts through the end of the year, from pop and classical crossover, to country, and from Celtic, to the blues. will host a number of concerts through the end of the year, from classical crossover to country, from Celtic to the blues. Here's a rundown (all tickets available at FoxAtlTix.com or 1.855.

ATL.TIXX): JACK JOHNSON. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1. The 21st-century king of beachside pop-rock is touring behind his sixth studio album, From Here to Now to You. The typically acoustic, laid-back release is due Sept. 17 on the Bushfire Records label. The first five major-label albums from the Hawaii native and former champion surfer all went platinum. Ticket prices, on-sale date TBA. SARAH BRIGHTMAN. 8 p.m. Oct. 9.

The original Christine DaaĂŠ in one-time husband Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera tours behind her latest release, Dreamchaser. The CD uses space as a theme and is inspired by her childhood, when the first man landed on the moon. Dreamchaser is the 11th studio album 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 from Breaux Bridge, La., released his self-titled debut album in October 2011. $47.50-$50.50.

CELTIC THUNDER. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16.

The Irish singing group, known for its PBS specials, comprises soloists who perform individual and ensemble numbers. The band debuted in

Country singer Hunter Hayes (top) is in concert Oct. 17; soprano Sarah Brightman on Oct. 9.

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's released eight albums to date, including the recent The North Borders (with guest singers including Erykah Badu). His work mixes the experimental warmth of 1960s French films with the pizzicato flavor of horizontal hip-hop.

Got that? $28.

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he chance of a woman developing breast cancer at some point in her life is one in eight. Every year more than 230,000 women learn they have the disease, making it the second-most-common cancer in women.

WellStar Breast Program at WellStar Kennestone in Atlanta, offers the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options through its five-hospital system.

WellStar was the first breast center in Georgia to receive accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, granted only to centers that undergo a rigorous evaluation, performance review and comply with NAPBC standards.

WellStar's radiologists are board certified; its breast surgeons are fellowship-trained. WellStar's Imaging Centers are accredited by the American College of Radiology and meet all guidelines approved by the FDA. Additionally, WellStar is an American College of Surgeons Accredited Cancer Program and is one of the largest Commission on Cancer Accredited Networks in the country.

WellStar’s comprehensive breast care services include digital mammography; ultrasound; ultrasound vacuum-assisted biopsy; stereotactic biopsy; breast MRI biopsy; breast surgery; radiation and medical oncology; genetic risk assessment; nurse navigator; community screening; education and prevention survivorship; and bra and prosthesis services.

MAMMOGRAPHY RECOMMENDATIONS Breast cancer is most successfully treated when detected early. By following a program of monthly self-examinations, clinical breast examinations by your doctor and annual mammograms, you can help detect changes in breast tissue that could be cancerous.

Currently, the best method to detect breast

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cancer in its earliest stages is a mammogram, a safe, low-dose X-ray of the breast.

WellStar offers mammography services at these locations: WellStar Kennestone Hospital Women’s Center WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center at Towne Lake WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center in East Cobb WellStar Cobb Hospital Women’s Center WellStar Douglas Hospital Mammography WellStar Windy Hill Hospital Mammography WellStar Paulding Hospital Mammography

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WELLSTAR KENNESTONE WOMEN’S IMAGING CENTER The WellStar Kennestone Women’s Imaging Center, the latest addition to the WellStar family, performs more than 35,000 digital mammograms each year. It was designed for comfort and, from its plush robes to a spa-like décor, tries to ensure patient convenience,.

The all-digital facility offers the latest in technological advances including digital mammography, ultrasound, bone density, stereotactic and breast MRI biopsy and the nation’s first commercial installation of the Philips Ingenia 3.0T Breast MRI. The unit’s crystal-clear, high-resolution images allow radiologists to see irregularities more clearly; it’s an outstanding tool for women at high risk for breast cancer, those who have just received a diagnosis or for follow-up after treatment.

WellStar requires a physician’s order before you schedule a mammogram. For a physician referral, call 770.956.STAR (7827). For more information about WellStar Health System, please visit www.wellstar.org.

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'Sing-along-a Grease,' 'Django,' 'Iron Man 3' all part of Fox movie lineup By Kathy Janich

THE WHOOSH, WHOOSH, WHOOSH of lawn sprinklers in the Atlanta summer means that one big indoor event is in full swing: the Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival at the Fox Theatre.

The 2013 edition, like its predecessors, unreels cartoons, newsreels and a tried-and-true mix of classics, blockbusters and animation. Take out your smartphones and mark your calendars for Django Unchained, Iron Man 3 and, wait for it, the Sing-along-a Grease!

(Remember, the lineup can change depending on the availability of summer blockbusters.

Hollywood types can be fickle.)

All movies begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Aug. 17 cartoons begin at 10 a.m.

Doors open an hour beforehand and the usual activities — the Mighty Mo sing-along, etc.. — begin about 40 minutes later.

Most single tickets are $10 ($5 cartoons) on the Fox website, at the box office or at 1.855.ATL. TIXX. Here's what's lined up: JULY MOVIES 26: Django Unchained (R, 165 mins). From 2012. America's slaveholding past explodes in a bloody reckoning that is part Sergio Leone, part Mel Brooks and all Quentin Tarantino. Christoph Waltz won the best supporting actor Oscar. FUN FACT: At a 32 ENCOREATLANTA.COM

Comic-Con, Tarantino revealed that the Jamie Foxx and Kerry Washington characters are meant to be the great-great-great-grandparents of the character John Shaft from the Shaft films.

27 (2 p.m.): The Croods (PG, 98 mins). 2 p.m. An animated prehistoric comedy adventure that follows the world's first family on a fantastical journey. FUN FACT: Over the years, the script morphed from buddy comedy to family-themed tale.

27 (7:30 p.m.): Sing-along-a Grease (PG-13, 110 mins).

Poodle-skirt alert! All you greasers and Pink Ladies can dress like it's the 1950s again. This fable of teen love, beauty school dropouts and doing the handjive, baby, begins with a costume competition. $15; $20 day of the show. Visit the Fox website or call 1.855.ATL.TIXX. FUN FACT: Danny Zuko's blue windbreaker at the beginning of the movie was a nod to James Dean and the movie Rebel Without a Cause.

28 (4 p.m.): Lawrence of Arabia (PG, 216 mins). An epic if ever there was one. This biopic details the life of the man who's been labeled everything from hero, to charlatan, to sadist.

T.E. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole) blazed his way to glory in the

Arabian desert See this classic in a new digital print. FUN FACT: Almost all movement in the film goes from left to right. Director David Lean wanted to emphasize its journey.

AUGUST MOVIES 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.

FUN FACT: The ring on the Mandarin's right pinkie is the same one Raza wears in the first Iron Man film.

18 (4 p.m.): Breakfast at Tiffany's (G, 115 mins). If 1953's Roman Holiday established Audrey Hepburn's star status, this 1961 Truman Capote story cemented it. She plays 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, look for it.

29: Zombieland (R, 88 mins).

A shy student trying to reach his family in Ohio, a gun-toting tough guy and a pair of sisters trying to get to an amusement park join forces to travel across a zombie-filled America. FUN FACT: Amusement park scenes were filmed at Wild Adventures Theme Park, in Valdosta.

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If you’re 50 or older, join WellStar's Good Life Club and learn how to live better, be healthier, make new friends and stay active through classes, screenings, day trips and travel. For $12 a year, your club membership entitles you to special rates on parking, screenings and much more. Interested?

Have questions? Please call 770.793.7141.

Let Kroger whet your app-etite Did you know that Kroger has an app to put convenience and savings at your fingertips? To use: Download the app, create an account and register your Shopper’s Card. You can then load online coupons directly to your card and shopping list; create an updatable online shopping list; see and add to your list from weekly ads; access exclusive promotions; refill prescriptions; check fuel points and more. You must have a Kroger online account to use the app. Need one? Register online at www. kroger.com and make sure you register your Shopper’s Card. Need a Shopper’s Card? Get one immediately at any Kroger store. The app is good for both iPhones and Androids.

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Power outage?

Learn why, when

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.

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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.

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.

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.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION In the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit. Do Not Run.

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 wellversed 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.

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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.

SPECIAL NEEDS Ken Shook, Patron Services Coordinator, is our liaison to the disabled community. He can be reached at 404.881.2118 and can provide information on the locations and prices of accessible seating and other programs for the disabled. The Fox Theatre also has a brochure detailing all these programs for our patrons with special needs. This brochure is available at the Concierge Desk in the Arcade.

An audio clarification device (Phonic Ear) is available for patrons with hearing disabilities. It is available, free of charge, on a first-come, first-serve basis on the evening of a performance, or you may reserve a device by calling the Patron Services Director. A limited number of booster seats are also available free of charge.

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.)

5 Chefs | 5 Sommeliers | 7 Years | 1 Goal

NO KID HUNGRY Sunday, August 18, 2013

Join Share Our Strength’s Give Me Five benefit to support our No Kid Hungry campaign’s fight to end childhood hunger in America.

Cherokee Town & Country Club 155 W Paces Ferry Road NW Atlanta, GA 30305 $275 per person l $2,500 per table of 10

CHEFS ROBERT FASCE, Chef Chair Cherokee Town & Country Club DAVID GROSS, Cook Hall WHITNEY OTAWKA, Farm 255 JASON SHELLEY, Ocean Prime DANIEL ZEAL, Georgian Room at Sea Island

SOMMELIERS SILVIO GARCIA, Sommelier Chair Cherokee Town & Country Club RAMIEN BALOUCH, Bistro Niko ANDREW CARTER, Livingston Restaurant + Bar ANDRES LOAIZA, Aria STEVENSON ROSSLOW, Wrecking Bar Brewpub

Join us for this highly anticipated annual dinner featuring five of Georgia’s finest chefs who will prepare an exclusive and tantalizing five-course dinner with wine perfectly paired by five of Georgia’s best sommeliers. Each extraordinary course will be accompanied by commentary from our chefs and sommeliers. One in five children in America struggles with hunger, but together, we can make No Kid Hungry a reality.

Givemefivedinner.org | 770.436.5151

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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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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 40 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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DINING GUIDE AMERICAN/STEAKHOUSE PRIME — Enjoy steak, sushi and seafood in a festive atmosphere near Lenox Mall. 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-812-0555, 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

At Ruth's Chris you can taste Bread Pudding With Whiskey Sauce (left) and maybe see Atlanta Brave Jason Heywood at its Centennial Park eatery.

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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 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 42 ENCOREATLANTA.COM

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

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

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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 At Davio's: Black Pepper Crusted Ahi Tuna.

Celebs eat, too!

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 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.

ITALIAN DAVIO’S NORTHERN ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE — Located at Phipps Plaza in the heart of Buckhead is Atlanta’s newest dining destination.

3500 Peachtree Rd., NE, 404-844-4810, davios. com/atl. B 44 ENCOREATLANTA.COM

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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DINING GUIDE LA TAGLIATELLA — Captures the essence of traditional Italian cuisine by exploring the best tastes and textures directly from their origin. Our generous portions are designed so that guests can fully enjoy and share with each other. 933 Peachtree St. NE, 678-608-3188, latagliatella.us, M

At Ruth's Chris: What else but steak!

LA TAVOLA — Serving classic Italian cuisine in the heart of Virginia-Highland. 992 Virginia Ave., 404-873-5430, latavolatrattoria.com. VH

At Davio's: Tuna Tar Tar.

Melissa McCarthy, who has shot a number of movies in Atlanta, can often be seen at South City Kitchen Midtown.

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 46 ENCOREATLANTA.COM

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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DINING GUIDE 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

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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“Some theaters say they’re ‘green,’ but you’re not really green until you stage shows outside,” says Serenbe Playhouse founder Brian Clowdus.

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hen Brian Clowdus proposed the idea of Serenbe Playhouse, he was so eager to stage plays in Georgia’s idyllic planned community, he decided to dispense with the actual playhouse.

“They had no physical space for a theater, so I thought, let’s not wait for a theater to be built — let’s just use the outdoors,” says Clowdus, a former New York actor who, in 2008, successfully pitched the Serenbe community’s Institute of Art, Culture and the Environment on the idea of having a resident theater.

“Some theaters say they’re ‘green,’ but you’re not really green until you stage shows outside, without building anything.”

The company this year stages its fourth

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summer season at Serenbe, a New Urbanism village of homes, shops and farmland in Chattahoochee Hills, about 30 miles south of Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Serenbe Playhouse's productions don’t just showcase Clowdus’ inventive approach to outdoor staging, they showcase Serenbe itself as a lovely community in harmony with its landscape, with enough restaurants and attractions to inspire a rich day trip.

Serenbe began in the 1990s when former Atlanta restaurateur Sven Nygren purchased a 60-acre parcel of land, including a 1905 farmhouse intended as a weekend home. Nygren turned the farmhouse into The Inn at Serenbe, a bed-and-breakfast. In the 2000s he led the development of Serenbe as a community full

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“They had no physical space for a theater, so I thought ... let’s just use the outdoors.”

of farmland and green space as a buffer against Atlanta’s encroaching urban sprawl.

Guests can take free monthly tours of Serenbe Farms, feed the horses, chickens and other animals, shop at the elegant but unpretentious boutiques and follow the trails that link the various neighborhoods for short hikes in the woods. The Inn features soothing gardens, porch swings and a small swimming pool that, surrounded by green lawns, looks more like a tranquil reflecting pool.

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and chef Hilary White, also takes a casual approach to upscale dining. The Blue-Eyed Daisy Bakeshop serves breakfast, burgers and salads and provides a gathering place for residents and visitors to chat. As the name suggests, it specializes in baked goods and was the 2012 winner of the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars.”

When he develops Serenbe Playhouse’s programming, Clowdus says he’ll often start with a script and choose the most appropriate location.This summer’s The Velveteen Rabbit, for example, is set in post-Civil War Savannah, so the tin soldiers and cracked Southern ballerinas have historical and literary resonance.

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“Whenever I passed Serenbe’s Wildflower Meadow, something about it has always reminded me of Woodstock,”

Serenbe Inn (top, left) mixes a pastoral setting with the freshest food imaginable along with room to roam.

Serenbe Playhouse’s outdoor staging of the rock musical “Hair” begins its run on July 25.

teen Rabbit is the playhouse’s first production in the new neighborhood, which helped bring the year-old shop Fern’s Market on board as a sponsor.

Other times, the location inspires the show choice. “Whenever I passed Serenbe’s Wildflower Meadow, something about it has always reminded me of Woodstock,” Clowdus says. “I had to the idea to do the musical Hair there, as if it were an outdoor rock concert, with tents and scaffolding and hippies in the fields. All of the visual representation comes from Woodstock.”

Serenbe Playhouse brings some wild creativity to its staging. The Ugly Duckling in 2011, for example, partially took place on a platform in the middle of a pond.

That does leave the company vulnerable to the whims of Mother Nature. Shortly before The Ugly Duckling opened a huge rainstorm hit and raised the water level to the perform54 ENCOREATLANTA.COM

ers’ knees. "Then we had the drought," Clowdus says, "and the water level kept getting lower and lower until the stage was literally out of the water. Thank God we had the foresight to build the stage so it could be lowered.”

This year marks the company’s first fall show, The Sleepy Hollow Experience (running Oct. 10-31), an adaptation of the Washington Irving story set at Serenbe Stables. Clowdus plans to include live horses.

He says he tries to avoid using the same location twice, but admits that there’s some overlap. This summer’s A Walk in the Woods, a Pulitzer Prize nominee about the U.S./ Soviet arms race takes place at the Farmers Market Clearing, near the scene of 2011’s Shipwrecked.

Serenbe offers no shortage of potential locations, however, Clowdus says. “I think with 1,100 acres, I’ve got 1,100 places.

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The Knox Theatre in Warrenton, southeast of Atlanta, is rebuilding its roof. Other renovations will come later.

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All three restoration projects should be completed this year: the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts in Toccoa, the Knox Theatre in Warrenton and the Mars Theatre in Springfield. Each is being brought back to life

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with the help of an FTI grant, which allows for substantial restoration, preservation and future planning and helps create a sustainable future for arts programs and stronger communities.

Each tour stop featured a community festival with a performance by the band Von Grey — four sisters from Alpharetta. Von Grey (Americana, country, pop and a bit of bluegrass) was featured in the May issue of Billboard Magazine, performed at this year's South by Southwest Festival in Austin,Texas, and appeared on the late-night TV talk-show "Conan."

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The Mars Theatre in Springfield, near Savannah, is rehabbing the lobby and adding restrooms.

The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts (bottom right) in Toccoa is looking at a longrange renovation.

Here's a closer look at the three projects: SCHAEFER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN TOCCOA In Stephens County, about 90 miles northeast of Atlanta. FTI money has allowed the city to commission a historic preservation plan that will provide a long-range vision for the theater's restoration. The Schaefer Center recently restored its interior and will next take on restoration of the façade and original marquee.

KNOX THEATER IN WARRENTON In Warren County, southeast of Atlanta. The Knox is rebuilding its roof, which will lead to other renovations, including structural repairs and electrical system improvements.

MARS THEATRE IN SPRINGFIELD In Effingham County, part of the Savannah metro area. An FTI grant is helping continue a multi-phase plan that includes rehabilitating the interior lobby and adding restrooms. The 58 ENCOREATLANTA.COM

Mars has worked with SCAD students on a 3-D model of the building and documentation that will allow it to be nominated for the National Register of Historic Places.

“The saving of the Fox Theatre was a critical step in the revitalization of Midtown Atlanta,” says Adina Erwin, Fox Theatre vice president and general manager. "The goal of FTI and restoration projects such as these is to serve as a catalyst for stabilizing and stimulating economic development while building stronger communities.”

The FTI plans to make the revival tour an annual event. Details: www.foxtheatreinstitute.org.

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FOX FUN FACTS LET'S GO CAMP-ING!

The Fox Theatre is all about encouraging involvement in the arts. Two examples of its commitment to community engagement encamp every summer: AileyCamp and Camp Broadway. ★ AileyCamp is a nationally acclaimed summer youth program created by New York-based Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

It combines ballet, jazz, modern and West African dance instruction with personal development and creative communication classes for metro middle-school students ages 11 to 14. ★ It uses dance as a vehicle for developing self-esteem, self-discipline, creative expression and criticalthinking skills among underserved 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade students. ★ This year's AileyCamp took place earlier this summer at the Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy in northwest Atlanta. Visit www.FoxTheatre.org for more information on AileyCamp, especially if you're interested in taking part in 2014.

This month the Fox is doing its 13th season of Camp Broadway, a performing arts camp for ages 10 to 17. Did you know?

★ The intense week of study is designed to improve performance skills, encourage creativity, improve self-esteem and expand theatrical knowledge. ★ The campers perform abbreviated versions of shows titled Pajama Jam and Damned 60 ENCOREATLANTA.COM

Yankees. In addition to doing the musicals, each camper will take part in a four-minute musical production mashup they'll create themselves by combining two musicals into an original one. ★ Camp Broadway costs $500 and includes a show at the Fox Theatre, lunches, snacks and supplies. Supervision before camps days begin is available at 8 a.m. For infomation please visit www.FoxTheatre.org.

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★ Camp Broadway uses Broadway-credentialed professionals to teach participants skills they'll need when considering a career in musical theater.

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