BuckHaven Lifestyle August 2014

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don’t know about you, but my school field trips were lame. I mean, who really cares how long it takes to manually churn butter or how the pioneers made their winter coats? As students head back to classrooms this month, they will undoubtedly be thinking about when they will be escaping those four walls on their first field trip.

Kids in schools around Buckhaven are lucky to have teachers and parents who support learning outside the brick and mortar. We are pleased to report on some fabulous field trips in our feature story on page 22.

If your students are thinking about their next BIG adventure (college), our friends at The Princeton Review here in Atlanta share their tips on page 14 for wading through the stream of admissions tests and numbers. Do you remember taking the SAT and spending nearly four hours with your number two pencil? I’m still trying to forget.

Our talented writer, Rhiannon Bankes, is trying not to forget all the first days of school she has weathered with her daughters, and encourages us to keep that summer feeling in her Parting Thoughts essay. Enjoy it!

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Departments

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Star Student

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Healthy Living

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Giving Back

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Artist’s Palette

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

Learning to be funny at open mic night at The Improv Atlanta.

20 Let The Learning Commence

How to take advantage of Atlanta’s top continuing education opportunities.

22 Thinking Outside the Classroom

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Two Southern writers joined forces for the event featuring Carolyn O’Neil’s Slim Down South cookbook and New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry’s The Stories We Tell novel. Photography Tom Sullivan

Hosted by Lucky's Burger & Brew Brookhaven, guests enjoyed Honeysuckle Lemonade cocktails, Lucky's sliders and the Tipsy Watermelon Salad from the Slim Down South cookbook. Foxtale Book Shoppe sold books and a percentage of proceeds benefitted the Shepherd Center.

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Don’t miss acclaimed singers, dancers and musicians as they entertain Atlanta with a modern day pop cabaret show that is both sexy and glamour-filled. This 90-minute LasVegas-style cabaret show titled, Clubesque, makes it nearly impossible not to dance in your seat. Setting up stage at Andrews Upstairs, Clubesque tickets are reasonable, starting at $28 and are available for a 7:30 p.m. or 10 p.m. show on August 7 and September 4. Tickets and additional information is available at Clubesque.Ticketmob.com.

Hope and Will Underway Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta recently announced the committee for the Hope and Will Ball, scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2015, at The St. Regis Hotel Atlanta. The Committee plans to build on the success of the eleven-year history, which has netted over $4.9 million for CHOA. Proceeds from the 2015 Ball will support nursing training and development through our Pediatric Simulation Center. This provides our caregivers an active learning simulation lab designed to give the best quality of care to our patients. The Ball will also be supporting areas such as Big Apple Circus Clown Care Unit, Friends Research Fund, wellness initiatives through Strong4Life and providing advancements at Marcus Autism Center. Event Co-Chairs are Cathy Iannotti and 10 BuckHavenLifestyle.com | August 2014

Stacey Ollinger. The team includes Christy Campbell, Kimberly Lusink, Melissa Spinner, Kay Douglass, Liz Shults, Ashley Campbell, Amanda Easterlin, Amy Douglass, Dayton Velarde, Tracy Drake, Abigail Landt and Lisa Stivers. CHOA.org/HopeAndWillBall.

Following its hugely successful return last fall, Art Party is on again for September 13. Hosted by Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (ACAC), Art Party is a multi-media event coinciding with the opening of Projects From The Studio Arts Program, titillating entertainment, food and drink experiences, a chance to peek inside the current artist studios. Curator Joey Orr will bring the past decade of ACAC to life with Projects From The Studio Arts Program, an exhibition showcasing individual and collaborative projects that highlight the work of artists who previously participated in the Studio Artists Program. Guests can expect to view a wide variety of work from installations to traditional gallery hangs and project-based pieces commissioned for the show. Projects From The Studio Arts Program will run through October 11. Art Party tickets start at $50. TheContemporary.org

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CARDelish, a new promotional tool for the restaurant industry, has begun marketing its loyalty dining card to consumers in the metro Atlanta area. The card allows savings of up 30% when dining out without coupons or coupon apps. Restaurant owners participating in the program are expected to see higher check averages, more repeat diners and higher overall revenues.

More than 100 local restaurants have already enrolled in the program. Restaurants agree to offer a sliding scale of discounts to diners based on actual spending.

“Our CARDelish is a unique approach to bringing together restaurants and people looking for new dining experiences,“ says Pino Venetico, CFO of CARDelish. “Unlike coupon-based promotional programs we give diners a true incentive to spend more and return often.” Consumers pay a small annual membership fee to obtain a CARDelish card, providing access to an expanding list of participating restaurants in all price and cuisine categories. The member may dine at any of the CARDelish restaurants as often as they like, with the card itself taking the place of bothersome coupons. CarDelish.com

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Docs To Be Sixteen rising seniors from Lovett participated in a week-long medical program/externship. The students learned about coordinated care and corporate medicine at Kaiser Permanente, shadowed three specialties, observed surgery, and visited Emory Medical School. This program gave the students the opportunity to meet and assist doctors, ask questions, and experience the medical field (and all the positions available) firsthand. Participants in this medical externship felt very humbled while observing brain surgery performed on a 12 year-old boy to remove a tumor.

Lovett would like to thank Dr. David Apple (Medical Director Emeritus at Shepherd Spinal Center, Lovett Trustee Emeritus, and current grandparent). Dr. Apple helped plan and arrange the week through his contacts and knowledge of the medical community in Atlanta.

Savory The Date The Atlanta Chapter of Les Dames d’ Escoffier International (LDEI), a worldwide society of women in the culinary, beverage and hospitality industries, will host the celebrated Afternoon In The Country at Serenbe on Sunday, November 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. Proceeds for Afternoon In The Country, which totaled more than $115,000 in 2013, provide support for women pursuing culinary or pastry arts, farming, beverage management, hospitality or agriculture careers, Georgia Organics, Wholesome Wave, Global Growers Network, The Giving Kitchen, Atlanta Community Food Bank and The Wylde Center.

Showcasing the region’s preeminent chefs, Afternoon In The Country features more than 80 renowned restaurants, caterers and retailers to offer seasonal tastings of Georgia’s organic harvest alongside an array of exclusive wines, beers and spirits. Drawing an elite crowd of connoisseurs, the event is held under the inviting tents on the beautiful grounds of the Inn at Serenbe. In addition to mingling with chefs, restaurant owners, wine and beer experts and Georgia’s dedicated farmers, guests will be treated to live bluegrass music, a special children’s activities tent and hayrides throughout the picturesque landscape. Event highlights will also include a one-of-a-kind cake raffle featuring the talents of Atlanta’s finest pastry chefs, as well as an extensive silent auction. Advance purchase is recommended, as the event sells out early each year. LDEIAtlanta.org August 2014 | BuckHavenLifestyle.com 11

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New Flight Museum Delta Air Lines celebrated the grand opening of the new Delta Flight Museum, a 68,000 square-foot facility located at the airline’s world headquarters south of Atlanta. The museum traces Delta’s history and the development of commercial aviation. The grand opening event marked Delta’s 85th anniversary of passenger service, dating back to its first passenger flight from Dallas to Jackson, Miss., on June 17, 1929. The museum contains displays and exhibits filled with hundreds of artifacts, many of which have never been on public display. They chronicle more than eight decades of Delta history and the growth and development of commercial aviation. The museum houses a permanent collection of five historic aircraft, including a Travel Air 6B Sedan similar to the one that operated Delta’s first passenger flight in 1929, and The Spirit of Delta, a Boeing 767 purchased for the company by employees in 1982. Also on display is a DC-3, Ship 41, that flew for Delta and was restored by Delta employees and volunteers. The Delta Flight Museum is located at 1060 Delta Boulevard, Building B, Department 914, Atlanta, GA 30354. DeltaMuseum.org

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The Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC), the Hispanic leader in economic development in Georgia, hosted its 26th Annual Awards Gala celebrating 30 years of service to the Hispanic business community. The awards gala was presented by UPS® and Turner Broadcasting System. The annual celebration is the Chambers’ largest event of the year with more than 650 attendees and 60 sponsors, it provides an opportunity to recognize and honor its members that serve a vital role in the state’s economy. The following members were recognized with awards: Ms. Guiomar Obregon, Precision 2000 - Member’s Choice Award Hispanic Entrepreneur of the Year Marka Miller Designs - Hispanic Business of the Year Award (under $1 million in revenues) Core Technologies, Inc. - Hispanic Business of the Year Award (over $1 million in revenues) Cox Enterprises, Inc. - Corporation of the Year Award Aurora Theatre - President and CEO Award for Excellence in Arts Mr. Jose de Jesus Legaspi of Plaza Fiesta - President and CEO Award for Excellence in Facilitating Economic Development

Art Coming The Forward Arts Foundation (FAF) announced dates for the annual Swan Coach House Flea Market, September 18-20 at the Atlanta History Center. Event chairmen are Cameron Ide and Sophie Smulders. Mrs. J. Mack Robinson (Nita) serves as honorary chairman. Admission to the Flea Market is free and open to the public.

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What the College Admissions Numbers Really Mean Apply Early and Test Early Article David Stoll

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nother school year brings the perennial concern that it is harder than ever to gain admission to a selective college.

Stanford, for example, admitted just 5.07% of its 42,167 applicants this year, the lowest in the University’s history. However, as in prior years, this trend should be viewed in a larger perspective—one that suggests that applying early remains an important part of the admission process. Moreover, students in the high school Class of 2017 should plan ahead when it comes to standardized testing.

The Stanford story is instructive. Under its Early Action (EA) program, 748 students—nearly 11% of early applicants and more than one-third of all acceptances—were offered early admission.

Thus, the acceptance rate for Regular Decision barely topped 3%.

Similarly, Yale admitted 15.57% of its EA applicants, compared with 6.26% of all applicants; Princeton 18.53% EA, compared with 7.28% overall; and Harvard 21.14% EA, compared with 5.9% overall. Outside of the Ivy League, The University of Chicago admitted 12.12% of its EA applicants, compared with 8.4% of all applicants.

The Early Decision (ED) story is even more interesting. Applying Early Decision involves a binding promise to attend the school if accepted. The University of Pennsylvania offered admission to 25.5% of its ED applicants, who fill more than half the class, as opposed to 9.9% overall. Duke, too, accepted over 25% of its ED applicants, nearly half the entering class, as opposed to 10.7% of all applicants. Northwestern accepted a whopping 32.31% of ED applicants, while its overall accept rate dropped to a low of 12.9%.

What do these numbers mean? Applying Early Decision is wise for a competitive student who has a clear first choice and for whom financial aid is not an issue. For such a student, the odds of 14 BuckHavenLifestyle.com | August 2014

acceptance are higher, because the student is showing an interest, the school will accept a higher percentage of applicants, and there will be fewer slots available for those applying regular decision.

On the other hand, someone uncertain about attending a school should not apply Early Decision as a means of gaming the system; attending a best-fit school is well worth the wait.

Applying Early Action is also wise, and financial aid need not be a consideration yet. While chances of admission are not quite as high at an Early Action school as at an equivalently selective Early Decision school, the odds for a competitive student are still better than they would be in the spring. Do note that some Early Action schools, including Harvard, Princeton, and Yale, will not permit early applicants to apply early to other private schools. Thus, it may be better to apply to other schools early to allow for more possible options.

What does this mean with respect to the Redesigned SAT? The new test is expected to launch in spring 2016. For those who find the ACT to be a better fit, the SAT changes are not particularly relevant as every school will accept either ACT or SAT. The best way to find out whether a student is more suited to ACT or SAT is to take a full-length practice of each. For those in the Class of 2017 who may rely on SAT scores, it may make sense to take the current SAT in 2015 and the new SAT in 2016 and rely on the better performance. Thus, 2015-16 juniors should begin their (current) SAT prep early and take the test in fall 2015. They can then update their prep in the spring and try the new SAT. David Stoll is a Premier Platinum tutor and college admissions counselor at The Princeton Review. Contact The Princeton Review at 404.410.2588

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According to Davia Lassiter, Kennesaw State University marketing manager, Kennesaw has one of the largest continuing education programs in the country with some of the best certified instructors in the area giving students hands-on and online training. Students at Kennesaw are taught from experience. Adults find this to be imperative when learning.

“I have heard great things about Kennesaw’s Culinary arts program, “ says Aaron Lee, Maryland resident. “I want to go to an institution where you actually receive hands on experience.”

Being able to attend class is often a monumental concern for adults. Kennesaw offers a great solution to adults who are unable to travel to class everyday with more than 300 online courses and some 50 certificate classes.

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Thinking Outside the Classroom Field Trips Take Students Farther

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ids love school field trips. Once permission slips have been signed and bag lunches packed, kids get to spend a day outside the four walls of boring old school and explore and learn something about their world (near or far). Take a trip now, through the eyes of the students who are lucky enough to attend one of our community’s fabulous schools.

Day trips at Springmont, a progressive pre-kindergarten to eighth grade school in Sandy Springs include outings to the Tellus Museum, Cobb Energy Center, High Museum of Art and Auburn Avenue. At Lovett, students visit the High Museum, CNN Center, and the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Kids from the Atlanta Speech School love the trip to Turner Field/The Varsity.

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Davis Academy students have many opportunities for out of school experiences. Pre-school students are introduced to important places in our community (veterinarian, bakery, library, etc.) and first graders visit The Breman and Cohen Homes where they develop relationships with the elder residents. Older elementary-aged students explore local history at the Atlanta History Center, spend a day at the Wahsega 4-H Center learning about ecology and the life of early Georgia settlers or take a day trip to Birmingham, Alabama where they supplement their studies on civil rights with visits to historic sites in Birmingham such as the 16th Street Baptist Church.

At many schools, day trips have evolved into overnight excursions, with teachers, staff and occasionally parents chaperoning and leading activities.

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Pace Academy students travel to South Africa

at the school’s Poplar Springs Landschool in Summerville, Ga. On overnight adventures, students participate in team-building and group development activities, while also learning about the natural history of plant and animal life in the region. The facility is situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Trail, where students are immersed in experiential learning opportunities. A naturalist provides lessons in edible plants and finding a water source and safe habitat while exploring nature.

Students make their own rope from bark, learn to start a fire from flint in the fire pit and grind ochre for painting with Springmont’s art teacher. Teachers say these excursions offer students connections to the natural world and to themselves.

These outings also offer time for critical analysis, decision

making and opportunities for intellectual, creative, social and physical engagement beyond the classroom.

The kids in the Upper School at Lovett head out annually to JOE ( Junior Outdoor Expedition), a five-day, four-night backpacking trip in North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest. JOE seeks to create a shared experience for the junior class--one that challenges each student physically and intellectually, fosters leadership, and promotes environmental awareness. The JOE program was created in 1994 under the guidance of former Lovett Headmaster Jim Hendrix. The JOE trip generally departs on a Sunday for North Carolina. Upon arrival at Pisgah, the junior class is organized into groups of 10-12 students, with two adults assigned to each group. The first task of each group is to distribute their gear and food among themselves. For the next five days the groups hike through the Pisgah Forest, sharing responsibilities of leading, cooking, pumping water and cleaning.

Other students at Lovett aren’t left out. The sixth graders explore Chattanooga, the seventh graders go to Washington, D.C., and eighth graders jet off to New York City in April.

Sixth grade students at Atlanta Speech School look forward to a trip to Savannah each spring. The trip is the culmination of

Coale and Trish Anderson, a South Africa native. In their two weeks abroad, the students immersed themselves in South African history with visits to the District Six Museum in Cape Town and Nelson Mandela’s prison cell on Robben Island. The students also enjoyed once-in-a-lifetime adventures such as ostrich riding, bungee jumping and wildlife safaris.

An equally adventurous group of 16 Pace Academy Middle School students traveled on Pace’s inaugural trip to Iceland in June with three Middle School teachers, ready to expand their understanding of environmental science in one of the most active volcanic regions on earth.

The group made the most of its 10 days in Iceland, creating a stop-action film about the evolution of the Blue Whale and snorkeling between the North American and Eurasian continental plates.

Each of these study tours is a part of Pace Academy’s global education program, which utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to connect academic concepts to first-hand intercultural experiences. Other global education destinations this year include Cambodia, where students built homes with Habitat for Humanity, Tanzania, where a courageous group climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro over spring break and Budapest, where the Pace Academy Model Government team received the OutDavis students in Israel standing Delegation Award. These curriculum-based trips facilitate unique cross-cultural experiences for students while fulfilling Pace’s mission to create prepared, confident citizens of the world.

“The trip to South Africa opened my eyes to an entirely different world. I leaned into discomfort on that trip and learned a lot about myself. I got to see people continued >

Holy Spirit Preparatory School Class of 2014 celebrating in Rome

their study of American history and brings alive the early period of American history. What they will see on the field trip is woven into the curriculum throughout the year and the vocabulary they learn. They go to Tybee Island, explore forts and learn about the city plan. They each do a project in Microsoft Collage to commemorate their overnight field trip.

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Pace students show their love for a chaperone

who have a lot less than I do but who work extremely hard, which has inspired me to work even harder in my daily life,” says senior Carolina Abdullah.

At the end of May, the Class of 2014 at Holy Spirit Preparatory School traveled to Rome, Italy, for the annual senior class trip.

Led by faculty, including Mike Verlander, the chair of theology at HSP, the trip is a kind of capstone on the students’ classical education and religious formation, where they extensively tour the sites they studied throughout their time at the preschool-12th grade school. This is the chief among several notable field trips throughout the school year, including a trip through Spain by the foreign languages department and an excursion to Greece with the chair of the classics department. In addition to academic tours, the students of Holy Spirit Prep often take summers to serve others in mission trips, including trips to the remotest parts of Kentucky to help underserved families with home repair and construction needs, and a trip to Jamaica’s Mustard Seed Communities, where

students deliver needed supplies and support to facilities serving people with disabilities and other needs.

Beginning in fifth grade, Davis Academy students also take overnight class trip to Savannah, Charleston, S.C. and Washington, D.C. The grand finale of the Davis Academy journey is the two-week class trip to Israel. During their time away, students have a jam-packed itinerary that includes visiting historic sites, exploring the natural beauty of the region and climbing Masada, and learn about their Jewish heritage. Students also have unique opportunities to meet Israeli peers in special communities and interact with local people. They learn about ancient and modern life in Israel, and they are encouraged to ask many questions and explore their own spirituality. Being away from their families this long can also be transformative, and typically the students become very close to each other during this time and very connected to their teachers. This remarkable trip is often said to be a transformative experience.

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Giving Back

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Glow on the Green is back on Thursday, August 7, at Chastain Park. Play nine holes of glow-in-the-dark golf, feast on local fare provided by Lovies BBQ, The Fry Guy, and the Waffle House food truck (for those post-tournament breakfast cravings, of course), rock out with The Dean Dollar Band, and boogie to tunes spun by DJ Joel Darby.

Dreamed up by Junior Achievement of Georgia board member Adam Bloomston last year, Glow on the Green raises funds to operate the Junior Achievement of Georgia Discovery Center, a 50,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art financial literacy center inside of the Georgia World Congress Center. Serving more than 30,000 middle school students each year, this interactive learning experience teaches Georgia students the importance of personal budgeting, career readiness, and real-life adult responsibilities represented by a “mini city” comprised of simulated storefronts.

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company Payscape Advisors, combined his passion for community service and event planning into a premiere Atlanta business community charity event now in its second year. Last year’s inaugural party included more than 300 Atlantans mingling, playing and partying for a great cause. This year’s marquis sponsor is Buckhead’s own State Bank & Trust Company.

“Giving back to the community is a huge part of Payscape’s internal culture,” says Bloomston. “So when the opportunity arose to serve an organization that we’re passionate about, we combined our love for golf with philanthropy. And, of course, we put our spin on it with the nighttime and glow aspects.”

Key stakeholders and planners for the event also include Payscape team members Jeremy Wing, Nicole Manning andAlex Patafio. With even more action planned to complement the crowds this year, Glow on the Green registration is open until August 6 and registrants can nab play or party tickets starting at $25.

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Artist’s Palette

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hen you visit Buckhead’s own Blue Heron Nature Preserve (BHNP) this month, you’ll find beautiful scenes painted by local artist Kerry Brown adorning the walls of the gallery. The featured artist this quarter, Brown is pleasantly surprised with the attention his work has attracted at the gallery. A mutual friend connected him with the staff at BHNP and next thing he knew – 14 paintings with animal themes were handpicked for a three-month exhibition at the BHNP Art Gallery.

These are watercolor, gouache and acrylic paintings, and they are available for sale, both framed and unframed.

“I have more than 300 paintings done over the last 4-5 years,” he shares. “Landscapes, animals…I did about 50 watercolors and now I am doing oil canvasses.” A selftaught painter, Brown entertains appointments at home to see his work but does not exhibit anywhere else at the moment.

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and bonsais. A part-time staff member of the Richards Variety Store on Peachtree Battle, 64-year-old Kerry was happy with the crowd that turned up at the opening reception at BHNP. While he does not teach any classes, he is hoping to have his work exhibited at a few more venues.

Brown’s work is colorful, moody and attempts to represent the splendor of nature.

His use of light and shadow is impressive.

Born in Brooklyn, Brown has been painting since he was a 6 year old. He worked in New York as a commercial artist in the 70s and 80s but moved to Atlanta just after the Olympics. Now retired and living in the Peachtree Hills neighborhood, he devotes his time to daily painting, observing nature and spending time with family, who all call Georgia home.

Brown paints a wide range of subjects – everything from scenery, sunsets and cloud formations to horses, windmills and flowers. Other than courses in etching and lithography, he has no formal training in painting or arts. His pieces start from less

than $100 for a smaller painting to a few hundred dollars for larger ones. He does admit finding reasonably priced art in the city is daunting and he’d like to cater to that audience. Most of the paintings on display at BHNP are very well-priced and are a versatile size that you can prop up on a table or hang up on the wall.

The work is displayed at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve’s Art Gallery located on a 25-acre natural wilderness just off busy Roswell Road. The gallery is a non-profit space dedicated to exhibiting work with an environmental thread. The small but exquisite exhibition is hosted in a beautiful architectural space.

BHNP shows work on a quarterly basis to provide a lens for people to see the very close connection between art and nature.

If you are interested in exhibiting your work or know someone who would be, contact the BHNP curator, Diane Evans at dceart1@aol.com or 404.626.1891. To schedule a private viewing, call the BHNP Office at 404.345.1008.

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Driver’s Notebook

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While every model we judged was a joy to drive, there could only be one chosen from each category through a numbers system. Once the ballots were tallied, all winners were announced during a gala later that Thursday evening. We congratulate all the winners and look forward to going topless in Miami again in the future.

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AUGUST 1 CONCERTS IN THE GARDEN: GAVIN DEGRAW ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDENS

Begin August with the singer who made his debut in 2003 with “I Don’t Want to Be,” which has since gone two times platinum. His fifth and most recent studio album, “Make A Move,” was released in October 2013. All tickets are general admission. AtlantaBotanicalGarden.org

AUGUST 1-3 GUYI GUYI-THE OTHER UGLY DUCKLING CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS

Acclaimed Spanish puppet company Periferia Teatro de Títeres performs a tale about a crocodile accidentally born into a family of ducks.

Through play and humor “Guyi-Guyi” explores the fear of not fitting in and what happens when others see you differently. Puppet.org

AUGUST 1-8 SUMMER SWAN INVITATIONAL SWAN COACH HOUSE GALLERY

Celebrating the talents of those who work in the area of craft.

Beautifully designed and executed functional pottery is displayed alongside imaginative hand-made objects in a variety of materials that have been created purely for enjoyment of viewers. Admission free. SwanCoachHouse.com

AUGUST 2,3,14,17,21 COCA COLA SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL FOX THEATRE

Head on down memory lane with movies celebrating anniversaries such as Mary Poppins Sing-A-Long, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Double Indemnity and The Women. Special Movie Tours will be available prior to the films. FoxTheatre.org

AUGUST 7 A TASTE OF GHANA MULTICULTURAL – PERFORMANCE BUCKHEAD BRANCH LIBRARY

Join a family from Ghana, Africa (father, Kwasi, and daughter, Nana Adwoa) who will share Anansi stories, dance, songs and costumes from their homeland. Nana Adwoa is a beautiful dancer and storyteller that you will not want to miss! For ages 3-8. AFPLS.org/Buckhead-Branch

AUGUST 9-17 DOWNTOWN ATLANTA RESTAURANT WEEK DOWNTOWN ATLANTA

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son and exclude alcohol, tax and gratuity. The best restaurants fill up fast so be sure to call ahead to reserve your table. AtlantaDowntown.com

AUGUST 11 HOMESCHOOL DAY: OPEN HOUSE ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER

Each month explores a different subject through exhibition tours and a variety of activities geared toward kids from toddler to teen. At this annual open house, homeschooling families are invited to explore the museum, historic houses, and gardens. AtlantaHistoryCenter.com

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Celebrating the best in entertainment with an end of the summer extravaganza. Upscale fashion show featuring fashions created by celebrities as well as top designers. Models take to the runway as brunch is served.

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AUGUST 17 GIVE ME FIVE CHEROKEE TOWN AND COUNTRY CLUB

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AUGUST 21 NIMROD FRAZER, SEND THE ALABAMIANS: WWI FIGHTERS IN THE RAINBOW DIVISION ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER

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AUGUST 23 MEET THE PAST FESTIVAL ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER

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AUGUST 23 WALK, WAG N RUN LENOX PARK BUCKHEAD

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AUGUST 23-24 SUMMER SHADE FESTIVAL GRANT PARK

Atlanta’s oldest park celebrates this 12th annual festival featuring hundreds of sellers in an artist market, two stages featuring live music, and a fun kids zone with storytellers, puppet shows and art activities. Additional events include a 5K race and GP Farmers Market. GPConservancy.org

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AUGUST 24 INAUGURAL ATLANTA HALF MARATHON UNDERGROUND ATLANTA

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August 25 22nd Annual Jeffrey Cares Atlanta American Cancer Society Building

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All through August Salvador Dali-Trilogy of Love Oglethorpe University

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A Dozen First Days of School Words Rhiannon Bankes

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ugust marks the end of long, lazy summer days and brings the hustle of a new schedule. Bare feet get new sneakers and the calendar becomes overloaded with obligations. Cookouts at dusk are replaced by practices, pick-ups, short-order cook dinners, and helping with algebra homework. Late nights now make way for early mornings with you barking orders and questions like a stock trader to “hurry up,” “grab your backpack,” and “where are your pants?”

We give ourselves permission to slow down in the summer months. We tend to run on a different clock, but then come August we try to snap back to the controlled chaos of daily logistics.

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